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The Washington times., 1931-01-30
Golf Score Ruined
By Sleeping Hippo

NEW YORK, Jan. 29-It is
awkward to have your golf score
ruined by curious hipporotami,
declares Miss Ruth Hardy, a
Brooklyn school teacher, who has
just returned from a long Afri-
can tour.
In Uganda, Miss Hardy says,
she was all set to break her own
nine-hole record when ner ball
disturbed a "hippo" doing in a
bunker. She was given a stirring
chase to the clubhouse.
The Washington times., 1931-01-30
Halliburton Starts
GIObe-FLying Trip

NEW YORK, Jan. 80 G.N.S).
Richard Halliburton, author, was
10 sail today for England, where
he will start his plane tour of the
world.
He expects to spend two years
flying around the globe.
The Washington times., 1931-01-30
JURY BRINGS
COMPROMISE.
VERDICT
Out Five Hours, Jurymen Hold
Accused Guilty in Second
Degree; Finding a Surprise
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extreme penalty. If he did not
do it, he should go free. There
Is no middle ground. con-
slider this verdict terrible
thing"
The conviction of Leroy came
at 1855 last night after the jury
had debated the case for exactly
five hours. The verdict came as
a great surprise as it was ad-
mitted that the prosecutions case
had been weakened by technical
rulings of Circuit Judge Robert
Moss.
Verdict Unanimous
The case was given to the jury
at 1855 and defense attorneys
said they were confident Of an
acquittal within an hour. AS
time dragged on they still stated
that they were confident Of vic
tory.
It was later learned, however,
that the jury was unanimous for
conviction on the first ballot, and
that the rest of the time was
spent in determining the degree
of punishment.
The second degree verdict, re-
garded by attorneys as unusual
in a case of this kind, was a
comprimise between those who
held for first degree and those
who held for manslaughter, it
Under Maryland law the sec.
ond degree verdict carries with
it a penalty of not more than
18 years.
Takes Verdict Calmly
Leroy Brady took the verdict
calmly, standing up in the dock
when Foreman Thomas w. Will
liams read " it. There was a
smile on his lips when Mr.. VIII
hams read:
"Not guilty of murder in the
first degree"
This smile quickly changed
when Mr.. Williams continued:
Guilty of murder in the
second degree"
Leroy stood erect, his hands
clenched at his sides. Then he
swayed slightly and sat down.
He was on the verge of collapse
when he was taken to the Anne
Arundel county jail by dozen
deputy sheriffs.
eleven Ballots Taken
His wife, Mrs. Zita Brady, and
his mother were in court when
the verdict was returned. They
took it quietly without show of
emotion. zita clung to her hus-
band for several minutes before
he was taken to the Jail from
the court house.
The jury took eleven ballots
before deciding that Leroy was
guilty of second degree murder.
This verdict was at variance
with the demands of both
prosecution and defense. Counsel
for both sides declared that this
was case of first degree murder
or acquittal, and that there was
no middle course. The jury how
ever took the middle course, a
number of the jurors believing
that he was guilty but not to the
extent of the death penalty.
Three Lives Lost
Three lives were lost when the
bomb exploded in the Little
House on Carmody Road" Those
killed were Naomi Hall Brady.
expectant mother and bride of
Herman Brady; Dorothy Hall, her
sister, and Samuel Hall, her
brother.
The Washington times., 1931-01-30
Adm. Byrd Special
Guest at Contention

Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd.
distinguished explorer and the
only man ever to have flown over
both of the earth's poles, will be
the special guest of the National
Education Association at their
sixty-first annual convention to be
held February 81 to 26 in Detroit
Mich,
The Washington times., 1931-01-30
GAS COMPANY DELAYS

ALEXANDRIA, Jan. 30.-The
Alexandria Gas Company has not
yet published it's announcement
of the reduction of the rates
which are to be put into effect
February l, according to the terms
of the company'S franchise. The
rates are to be reduced from $1.45
to $1.15 per thousand cubic feet.
The Washington times., 1931-01-30
Woman Burned When
Gas StOUe EEpLOdeS

Mrs. Edith Leutbecher, SIS, 1928
Fourteenth st. N. W., was pain
fully burned on the face today
when a gas stove exploded in the
kitchen of her home.
The woman, according to police
was removing a pan of rolls from
the oven when the explosion oc
Cured. She was treated by DR.
w. R. Thomas, of the same ad
dress.
The Washington times., 1931-01-30
MINE DISASTER
KILLS Is IN
ENGLAND
SO Men Are Rescued From
Fume-FiIIed Pit Two Miles
Under Sea; is Bodies Found

WHITE HAVEN, CUM E r.
LAND, England Jan. 80 GNSJ.
Twenty-six miners lost their lives
in an explosion in the Haig coal
mine, two miles beneath the sea,
according to an official report
compiled today.
Sixteen bodies have been recov-
cred. Five more have been To-
Gated but not yet brought to the
surface. Five additional miners
are missing and have been listed
as dead. ..
38 Miners Rescued
Thirty-eight miners, imprisoned
temporarily in the mine, were
rescued and taken to the hospital,
suffering from gas poisoning.
Forty-one were in the shaft when
the explosion occurred.
Fire is now raging in the mine
shaft, making the task OF locating
the missing miners impossible.
The blast occurred just as the
night shift was preparing to leave
the mine.
200 Leave Shaft
Approximately 200 miners work
ing in other shafts managed to
reach the surface before the gas
released by the explosion reached
them.
Thirty-nine lives were lost in an
explosion in the same mine in
1922. .
The Washington times., 1931-01-30

FORMER GOVERNOR JACK
WALTON of Oklahoma, who
was impeached in 1923, and.
who was later defeated for
election to the Senate, has been
indicted in Oklahoma City on
charges of using the mails to
defraud in connection with oil
promotion schemes. Eighteen
others also were billed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-28
SPAIN COMES TO AMICABLE TERMS
 WITH VATICAN
Peaceful Accord Virtually Assured By Spain and the Papal NunciO

Madrid, Aug 28.-UP)-An ac- cord between the Vatican and the government of republican Spain virtually was assured to-day, ac- cording to government officials and the Papal Nuncio.
 The breach between church and state had widened recently with suspension by the government of the primate of Spain and Arch bishop of Toledo. Cardinal Segura, the cardinal was deported and now lives in France.
 To-day may be considered an historic date in relations between the government and the church. :" Premier Alcala Zamora told a political meeting after he had con- ferred for an hour with the Papal Nuncio and Secretary of State Alcjandro Lerroux. Minister of Justice Fernando De Los Rios said that an accord on satisfactory terms was almost complete The Papal Nuncio said the conference was most cordial and that q defi- nite accord appeared certain. Ter rouv said the Nuncio gave the gov ernment the impression that so- lution could be reached on all de- bated questions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-28
MATRIMONIAL
 AGENT LANDS IN
 PLENTY TROUBLE

Clarksburg, w. Va. Aug 2S- (UP) Blood stained clothing which police claim Is that of Mrs Asta Richer. wealthy Park Ridge III, widow, who with her three children has been missing for sev- eral days, was found to-day In garage here. The garage Is owned by the wife of Harry Powers. alias Cornelius o. Pierson, matrimo- nial agent. Pierson was friendly with the widow, allegedly wrote her amorous letters. He was arrest ed yesterday.
 Police say Pierson admitted the clothing was that of Mrs Eicher but denied that the clothing of the children was iii the garage. Police went to the garage located in a quiet dell. five miles from Clarks- burg, to search for further clues. They reported bloodstains also were found on the floor of the garage, small new structure. Powers. real name of the man ac- cording to authorities. also had love letters in his possession, writ ten from 116 Clinton street, Clean, N. Y., and signed Bessie"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-28

(Continucd from Page 1.)
 Several important political fac. tors are understood to have swayed them against San Francisco, where originally 1t was intended the con- vention should go, and Atlantic City, Chicago. Boston or Kansas City. considered in the running.
 Republican conventions always have been successful in Cleveland, where there are few diverting po- litical influences.'
 An argument against Atlantc City is that 1t would be as distant as San Francisco or Boston where expenses of many delegates are concerned. Anti-prohibition inf1u- ences might be met in Atlantic City or Chicago.
 Primarily, Ohio Is considered bet ter situated politically. It has been placed In the doubtful column from a republican standpoint, by con- gressional elections. It Is considered vitally necessary for success of the national republican ticket.
 The democratic convention situa- ton is more of an open contest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-28
MANY FLEE FROM POLAND ACROSS
 SOVIET BORDER
Moscow Gives the Report That They Seek Work or Are Escaping Mili- tary Service

Moscow, Aug 28-UP)-off1cial sources said today that Hundreds of persons" are fleeing from Poland into the Soviet union. More than 800 refugees have been questioned in the last ten days. They said they were seeking work or attempt ing to escape military service in Poland.
 Tn several instances along the frontier refugees have clashed with Polish guards. It was charged that a Polish detachment entered Soviet territory in the PJeshnitz region August 19 and hurled three hand grenades. The newspaper Izvestai protested the violation of the iron tier" Tn view of the many stories of Russians fleeing across the Sov- let frontier, which have been cir culated abroad, the press was ob- viously gratifed by reversal of the situation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-28

at the same time l want to thank those who aided us so well and capably."
 Crary Senses October Victory
 Town Chairman John H. Crary. speaking for the democratic party as q whole, today called for uni- fled work from now until election day so that the party may be vic- torious once more and the admin istration of the city's affairs may stay in the capable hands of the present chief executive.
 Last nights voting surprised everybody. It was not estimated that the total votes cast would go over 12.000 at the most.
 However. the total was almost 15,OO0. When the last primary contest took place between Ex- Mayor Guilfone and MT Earring ton. the total cast was around 7,500. With this figure doubled in last nights polling the surprise to elcctiQn officials was very great.
 Voting Very Orderly
 Despite reports. there was no bitterness shown in last nights vot- ing. The primary polls were all orderly and the democrats of the city showed that they are as or derly as any organization In the country. No trouble was expected no trouble developed.
 The polls closed at 9:30 o'clock and about d minute later the ballot boxes began to come into the Clty Hall. The counting. done by wards, was conducted in five different parts of the municipal building The necessary police detail ac- companied each ballot box. The counting was conducted in sys- tematic manner and the results were announced before II o'clock This quick counting Is also con sidcred record, in view Of the heavy vote cast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-28
Complete Tabulated Returns Of Hayes Primary Victor
Great Sweep Seems Election Forecast
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, wards, considered strongholds of the republicans in elections, Mayor Hayes ran heavier than in the first or fourth wards. The fifth ward gave him the greatest vote. In the second ward he received 2.5s9 votes and Kennedy boiled 5O6. In the third ward Mayor Hayes received 2.655 votes as against 439 for Kennedy. The fifth ward gave Mayor Hayes the heav- fest vote in the primary contest He received 3,113 votes and Mir Kennedy was given only 695 votes.
 Nationality did not enter into last nights voting. although in the days preceding the contest 1t was claimed by many that certain groups would cut one candidate and other groups would cut the other candidate. Mayor Hayes in last nights polling showed himself as standing strongly with every group in the city. as far as na- tIonality Is concerned. He received excellent support in all the dis tricts.
 The vote by districts showed that in places where 1t was claimed he would be cut he received over WHclHllHB UdJOTIlitS. III olHtf words, the city as whole, no mat ter what section is concerned. stood solidly behind the present and surprising majority over his opopnent.
 Kennedy Makes Statement
 MT Kennedy, when interviewed today. declared that he was sur prised with the outcome of last nights balloting. However. de- spite his defeat. he declared that he is desirous of seeing every dem ocrat in Waterbury turn out In the election insupport of Mayor Hayes,
 This democratic primary has done the party good" he said. Tt demonstrates the strength of the party in Waterbury and points to an excellent victory for Mayor Hayes in the October election. I want to thank Mayor Hayes for the fine way in which he conducted his side of the battle and want to as- sure him that l will be behind him In the election, ready to do all l can for q democratic victory. also call upon every voter in Wa terbury to support him on election day.
 Hayes Comments
 Mayor Hayes, who Is i'll in St Mary's hospital. was overjoyed with the vote of confidence given him in last nights balloting. He issued words of thanks to every body who aided him.
 "I am not sorry that this pri- mary contest occurred" he stated. Tt has put new life into the party know that MT Kennedy and his followers are good democrats and we will all work for one cause on election day. victory for the demo- cratic party"
 McGrath Urges Cooperation
 Attorney Thomas r. McGrath. who was one of the Kennedy lead CTS, said today that he was well pleased with the democratic turn out of last night.
 "It doesn't matter who won. now that the contest fs over. Our side thought that it's issues were proper and awaited the verdict of the vo- tcrs. The verdict has been given. Now that the majority has ruled I call upon every voter in Water bury to support Mayor Hayes and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-28

were dumbfounded to see the in terest shown in the contest, the size of the vote cast and the great margin by which the present chief executive of the city gained the nomination over an opposition that had been heralded as very strong
 There are 37.0O0 voters in Wa terbury today. Almost 25,O00 of this total are registered on the democratic primary list. Last night over 15,000 democrats cast their
 ballots in the primary contest. 2 There were a little less than 0.000 democrats who did not cast ballots. Record Breaking Election Seen
 Taking this as basis of figur- , ing, 1t is clearly evident that Mayor , Hayes will receive about 25.000 votes in the coming city election over his republican opponent and. possibly. many more from the re- . publican side of politics in Water bury who are very. very satisfied ? with the way in which he has con ducted municipal affairs during his first term in office.
 That the republican camp. after seeing the results of last nights balloting and after perusing the tOldl HuIHDSE VI tered, are fearful of even entering the affray this October. was clear ly evident today. On all sides leading republicans hailed Mayor Hayes as the victor In the October election and 1t Is evident that there will be very lax interest in the E. o. p. candidate.
 Republican Primaries Tuesday
 The republican primaries will take place next Tuesday. The vot- ing places have already been an- nounced. They are as follows: First ward, 72 Phoenix avenue; second. north side of the Green: third, assessors office. City Hall: fourth, Franco-Amcrican club on South Main street; Firth, corner of Silver and East Main streets.
 It will be noted that the rcpub- llcans. sensing very small vote in their primaries, have decided to ballot by wards rather than by dis tricts. There are about 5000 on the s. 0. D primary list as com pared with the total of almost 25,000 on the democratic list.
 No Serious Contest Expected
 The will be no serious contest in the republican ranks, except for the nomination of registrar. Ex- Alderman Arthur Blewitt Is seek ing the nomination of registrar opposing the present incumbent. Thomas F. Dillane. Victory Is predicted for the present incum- bent In order to win the nomi- nation, either of the men must carry the town convention.
 Getting back to the democratic situation, last nights primary re- suits show that Mayor Hayes car ried every one of the districts in the city. twenty in all. His vote in the first ward was 2,076 as compared to 457 for MT Kennedy. Hayes Strong in Republican Wards
 However, in the seCond and third
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-28
.BUBONIC PLAGUE
 HAS BEGUN TO
 SPREAD IN SIP AIN
BarcelOnia Officials Ale ready Report Three Deaths and Take Meas ures to Stop It

Madrid, Aug 28.-UP)-The di- rector general of sanitation was ordered to Barcelona to-day to or ganiZe a fight against the spread of bubonic plague.
 The ministry of health was in- formed that six cases had been re- ceived at the hospital at Llogregat, near Barcelona, three were fatal.
 According to first reports. Barce- Iona authorities were inclined to at tribute the plague to traffic in old rags and junk. part of which was said to have come from rat infest- cd quarters.
 Authorities investigated six re- cent deaths which they believed might have been due to the plague.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-28
Harvard Didn't
 Get Glimpse of
 the New Comet

Cambridge, Mass, Aug 28.-CUP) Fog prevented Harvard astron- omers from glimpsing the newly discovered Ryve3 comet. which was supposed to have been visible in the western sky early last night.
 Rain to-day indicated that tho comet, described as extraordinar- fly brilliant and easily visible to the naked eye under favorable conditions, likewise would remain obscured this evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-28
Big Wood Company Plant Burned in
 Lewiston, Maine

Lewiston, Me, Aug 28.-(UP)- Fire destroyed all buildings and hundreds of cords of wood owned by the W. E. Cloutier Coal & Wood company here early to-day.
 Loss was estimated at more than $5O.000.
 Several adjacent properties were mcnaced and aid came from Auburn before the blaze, believed due to spontaneous combustion, was controlled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-28
OUAKES BURIED
 ONE VILLAGE

Karachi, India. Aug 2s.--(UP)- Violent earthquakes shook the Quetta region, near the Afghanis- tan frontier, to-day. The town of Sharigh was reported to have dis appeared.
 Telegraph and railway services were disrupted.
 The shocks were felt here, 400 miles from the scene of the dis aster
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-28
Banana Planters Will Ship Their
 Own Products

Mexico City. Aug 2s.-(UP)- A group of important banana planters announced the formation of a cooperative organization to- day to export directly to the United States and eliminate dealing with the United Fruit. Transcontinental Fruit, and Standard Fruit com panies.
 The companie were accused Of taking advantage of planters in exchange operations. The plant ers' organization Is headed by Juan Almazan, secretary of com munications.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-28
STRIKERS
 ARRESTED FOR
 STONE THROWING

Central Falls, R. l., Aug 28- TWO women strikers were arrested o-day when they stoned a motor bus conveying workers to the Gen eral Fabrics Corporations plant. No one in the bus was hurt. Names of the women arrested were with held temporarily. Stoning of the bus climaxed a demonstration of strikers and sympathizers. directed by the communistic national tex tile workers union.
 Twenty-Five policemen were as- signed to the plant to forestall the scheduled demonstration, which petered out when. perhaps because of rain, only score of union members appeared at the mill.
 The General Fabrics plant re- opened several days ago after q shutdown caused by the strike. l. was estimated that about 2,000 operatives were still out to-day, many others having resumed work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-28
MISTAKEN IDENTITY

eyes glisten like pearls" he mur- mured to his sweetheart.
 "Oh. do they? You despicable. two faced creature" she said scornfully. "You promised me faithfully you would have nothing to do with any other girls."-Tit- Bits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-28
WHY WHY.sXuY!-

WHY, WHY,.WHY!-
 She had just accepted him. and they were discussing the might have -beens."
 Darling" he inquired. why did't you accept that little don- key Smithers"
 "Because," she answered, dreamily. T loved another. Tit Bits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-28
STARTS AT CHANNEL

Cape Crisnez. France. Aug. 28.- (UP) Fritz Fisher, a German. started an attempt to swim the English channel to Dover at 9:55 a. m. to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-28
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

wANTED-Five experienced .coun- ter men for butcher shop. Only ex- perienced men need apply. F. w. Grand Pure Food Market, 152 South Main St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-28

With the granting recently of medical degrees at Manchester university, England. to a son and daughter of the late Dr Patrick Sheehan. four of the brothers and two of the sisters are now doctors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-28
Cleveland May
 Get Convention

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-18
FEDERATION HEAD
| URGES FARM DRIVE
e'Neal Asks Leaders of CO.
a.
Operative Marketing Bodies
y 10 Organize. aat
sBy the Associated Press.

Wy the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. May 1S.-Ieaders Of ma
:tional cooperative agricultural market.
ing organizations were urged by Presi-
dent Edward A. O'Neal Of the American
Farm Bureau Federation today to cor
relate their efforts in big drive to or.
9anize the Nations farmers.
THE time Is ripe" he said at the
opening Of a conference to which heads
or grain, live stock, cotton, wool, dairy
and other organizations were invited
ave have made a fine beginning, but
there is much work yet to be done be-
fore American agriculture becomes COM
pletely cooperative minded. And ii
must be done quickly If we are to pre-
serve American agriculture.
at is highly important that all agri-
cultural groups unite for an aggressive
militant campaign against those who are
now waging war on cooperative or
CARNATIONS; to tell the citizens of Amer
lea what we stand for, what agriculture
wants and to ask their hearty co-opera-
ton"
Organizations invited to the confer
ence included the National Grange
Farmers Union, Farmers National
Grain Corporation, National Live Stock
Marketing Association, American Cot
ton Cooperative Association, National
Wool Marketing Association, National
Bean Marketing Association, National
Pecan Marketing Association. National
Beet Growers Association, Land O.
Lakes Creameries, Inc; Dairymen'S
League Cooperative Association, New
England Milk Producers Association
and California Grape Control Board.
O'Neal estimated that the representa-
tives of fully one-haf of the farmers
in America would be present
The Farm Bureau Federation presi-
dent suggested that the conference an
alyze the agricultural marketing act
imum results could be obtained under
its terms.
ONeal proposed that governmental
agencies, extension, college, farmer
beard and others, be enlisted in the
drive to organize the farmers and he
. offered the machinery of the Farm Bu-
reau, which he said had As State Offices
and 1887 county units
ut is not my idea" he said, "that the
general farm organiza tons should con-
trcl the cooperative associations. These
latter should be charged with response
bility for marketing the farmers crops,
leaving to the general farm organiza-
tions the obligation to develop the or
ganizaticn work, maintain the field
service and direct the educational pro-
gram"