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But Mr.. Carey was at the door leading INTO
the anteroom. His hand was on the knob Of
the door. The diminutive president Of the fifth
National Bank suddenly grinned.
Come back here" he called. "T guess ]
made a mistake Maybe you're-not just one
of these nice young men you meet in thesbank-
ing business
Miss Whipped watched Mr.. Carey step high
the threshold of her employers once:
stepped. Miss Whipped decided, for the nearest
telephone.
well, see you put it over" she observed.
Mr.. Carey stared down at her. Personality
was In his eye. Domination supported his
chin. Confidence aggressiveness, super-sales-
manship and high purpose we're all part Of his
smile.
Miss Whipped smiled too gently.
How did you do it2" she asked.
Mr.. Carey stopped the rush of words which
were part Of the moment.
1T would be pretty hard to explain to q
woman" he explained ct iust-weIl-a man
would understand.
"Of course" she agreed.
At the door he stopped
There's one thing that pushes me-" he
confessed. why b It that a man who Il the
head Of one Of the biggest banks In the Middle
West and . director of q dozen large corpora
tions gets 30 much kick out Of o dirty old
brown felt hat he discovers In his clothes
cloSet?"
CCopyrisht. 1919
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-09
HAr0zczng Ad7entwes of Hunter of Buried Treasure

me- "a cloudburst caused landslide that ripped
open the side Of the canyon where Kilburn was
prospecting. This slide exposed q gold vein
that Kiuburn described as sticking out like saw
teeth IN almost its pure state Over a period
Of 10 months they mined out 81 burroloads Of
gold. Figuring gold at $240 a pound, q burro-
load of $50 pounds would come to $50, 600, and
81 loads would total IS 220 600.
Most Of these unfortunate people, however
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-09

were doomed never to enjoy their riches Death
awaited them
One morning they were attacked by q party
Of Apaches, led by a Mexican or a blackened
white man. The entire party were left for
dead. and their camp was set on fire. Mrs
Kiiburn, however, regained consciousness after
the attacking party had left. Seeing signs of
life sttll in her husband, she dragged him out
of the burning cabin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-09

Mr.. Underwood swung round in his chair.
SOL You're through, Ell? Wen, you can't
bulldoze me- young man. You're hredl Now
go and find somebody else and tell them what
they need in the banking business"
I'D rather tell you" said Carey, stfl steadily.
II think the banking business needs fewer
poisonous little men who think because they
can crack the whip"
Get out!' shouted the banker.
"In get out when please"
About to reach for his telephone Mr.. Under
wood swung back.
IT have It now" he snapped out. There's
o woman In this
Tor the first time since the interview be-
gan the young man hesitated. A warm tide
Of color stole over his face.
Mr.. Underwood noted it and grinned evflly
"A meddling old fool" he went on, who
thinks because she's been here for 10 years and
wet-nurses my whole family. that she can run
this bank to suit herself. Wen, I see through
her little game and yours. You're through"
You're crazy. For q moment thought YOU
meant-that is, I meant don't know what
you are talking about"
The banker stared at him intently stared
and decided that he was wrong
VI mean my secretary"
In spite Of the letter in his pocket young
Carey laughed ct that bitterly.
But you blushed-" the banked prObed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-09

a lot of high-sounding stuff out Of some crazy
sales course"
you're a DEAR" said Pamela softly.
TN your case it's sentiment" Miss Whipped
said tartly. "In my case It's business"
Teacnp IN hand, Miss Pamela Burwell per-
sisted:
cit isn't It may not be the same kind Of
sentiment but it's sentiment just the same"
Miss Augusta Whipped promptly arose and
went through the obvious motions of discover
ing how late It was.
you'll be sure to say that the reason you
are breaking your engagement is because you
feel he hasn't any fighting spirit?"
Pamela promised with little nod
And you'll write the letter when telephone"
THE very minute"
Miss Augusta Whipped nodded
"Good-by Pam"
Pam came around the chair and her very
blue eyes were troubled.
You're sure" she asked, that Mr. Under
wood won't get angry? He might not be feeling
.well-or something"
Miss Whipped, about to sniff, changed her
mind, and thin smile twisted her wide lips
The morning your young man comes to see
him again he'll be In an extra special 100 per
cent al1-wool good humor," she promised
Miss Burwell twisted her hands. They sug-
geSted her wonderment.
Miss Whipped let the smile ripple on until It
almost reached the proportions of a grin.
Except that you wouldn't believe me-"
1T don't understand"
You wait until you've been married for I8
years." said her guest solemnly, land you'll
understand perfectly
A IIss WHIPPED snapped the rubber band
WI on her notebook and stood up.
IF that is all I'll telephone Mr. Raymond.
He wants to see you about the Sherman steel
loan"
Darn Shermanl Always taking I'D time.
Why didn't Raymond speak about it yesterday?
j saw him on the street"
"Mr. Raymond apologised for that" his SEC
Rotary cut in, and q wisp Of amusement danced
in her lenses. HE said he didn't recognize you
until he got past; he-he said your new gray
hat made you look 20 years younger
"Oh, he did, eh?"
Scarlet suffused the ochre Of the little
bankers face. He brought his fist down on the
desk
II suppose that pleases you"
"The-the gentleman who sold it to me said
that 1t was very natty" she remarked
Get out" roared the little banker, land
stay out"
Whats that, Reynard?"
tan woman stood in the doorway. Tan
and bulky. A silver fox fur covered her ample
shoulders. -.
Miss Augusta Joined nod and smile in a
pleasant little Jerk
'I was just telling Mr.. Underwood how nice
Mr.. Raymond thought he looked in his new
hat, Mrs. Underwood"
Mr.. Underwood groaned.
That evening Miss Augusta Whipped called
plainville ~ and asked for Pamela.
Send that letter." she directed CURLY and
hung up.
The next afternoon when the banking day
had passed she took q brown paper package
out Of the bottom drawer Of her desk and after
opening one end so that part Of its contents
was exposed, carried 1t into the private ONCE Of
Mr.. Underwood and placed it, conspicuously
tnconspicuOus behind pair Of rubbers in the
closet.
Miss Whipped eyed the young man who
waited to see her employer. He did not look
like one Of the nice young men you meet In
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12
Waterbury People To Be Given Treat
 By City Merchants
Biggest Red Letter Day in History Comes on Thursday, When Great est Dollar Dav Bargains Will Be Offered to Shoppers

The stores have made special plans to accommodate the rush of ex- pectant buyers and everyone is as- sured of the utmost service in their selection of their respective arti- cles.
 Waterbury shoppers have long been noted for their sharpness and keenness in selectivity of articles desired. This fact Is appreciated by the store managers who are pleased to note the discrimination and for that reason are only too glad to offer the best of articles for the shoppers choice. The stores will be stocked tomorrow with articles that the most critical of buyers will find no difficulty in se- lecting. A dollars a dollar will be the slogan of the stores and every purchase made for dollar will carry its moneys worth for every one. There will be bargains never before offered for such low price and 1t Is suggested that shoppers take note of the various articles in the respective stores before de- parting without a purchase. Yes, to-morrow's Dollar Day will be a big day for Waterburians, both
 (Continued on Page 12.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12
ROYAL ITALIAN
 CONSULATE WAS
 HIT WITH BOMBS
Pittsburg Given Surprise To-day = Anti-Fascist Campaign Is Blamed

Pittsburg, Aug 12.-(UP)- Bombing of the royal Italian con sulate here to-day was believed by detectives to be the first blow in an anti-Fascist campaign here. Explosive apparently had been placed under the porch of the three-sotry brick building housing the consulate offices. The porch was wrecked. The first floor was damaged badly and nearby build ings shaken. No one was injured.
 Dr Giovanni Giurato, consul, was thrown from his bed by the blast and his night clothing almost torn from him. Dr Giurato re- fused to consider the attack seri- ously, chara cterizing 1t as good joke" A picture of Premier Ben ito Mussolini. on Dr Giurato's desk which was swept clear of pa pers by the explosion, remained intact. The consulate shield was blown across the street and filing cabinets, desks and other equip ment in the consulate offices were destroyed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12
SIX-YEAR-0LD LAD WAS LOST
 FOR 26 HOURS
ThunderstOrms and Howl of Coyotes Didn't Scare Him, But He Was Real Hungry

Flagstaff, Ariz, Aug 12.-(UP) Thunderstorm and the howl of coyotes held no terror for six year old Roy Peace, lost in the desert for 26 hours. "I'm hun gry." Roy said when found late last night at Yellow Jacket Can yon. between Flagstaff and Win slow. Roy's dog chased a rabbit through the sage-brush Monday afternoon. Roy followed. Soon he was lost in the sandy wastes.
 His parents. Mir and Mrs w. F. Peace searched all night. When day broke, drenching rain, almost of cloudburst proportions. fol- lowed. Then under a hot sun, q posse of soldiers and cowboys. or ganized by Sheriff Arthur Vande- vier of Coconino county, took up the search. Late at night, the cowboys gathered at waterhole In Yellow Jacket canyon to rest their horses. There was the child, unharmed, unafraid, but hungry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12
YOUTHS TN AUTO RING
 SENTENCED
Two Sent to Cheshire Re- formatory From Local Court - One Bound Over in Naugatuck- Two Others Continued

Two youths were sentenced to the Cheshire Reformatory from the local police court, a third was bound over to superior court from the Naugatuck court and two others, were given continuances when arraigned this morning in connection with auto thefts made since Sunday. Nick Apicella, IS, of 173 Baldwin street and Domenick Stango, IS, of S3 Pleasant street were sentenced from the local court to the reformatory by Judge John r. McGrath.
 Alderic Drainville. IS, of 311 River street, waived examination and was bound over to the super for court under $1,500 bonds when arraigned before Judge Claremont I. Tolles in Naugatuck, Bruno Giordano. 20. and his brother Frank Giordano. IS. both of 706 Highland avenue were given con- tinuances until tomorrow when brought up in the borough court.
 The quintet was brought to the Waterbury police station last night in roundup. police believe. of an
 (Continued on Page 12.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12

To-morrow's the day that will long be remembered as a red-let- ter day for merchants and shoppers of Waterbury. For that is the date of the big Dollar Day which has been heralded as one to go down in the history of the shop ping realm as one of the outstand- ing events in the current season. Members of the Waterbury Mer- chants Bureau are cooperating to make the Dollar Day tomorrow d huge success.
 And from present indications 1t will be the expected success. All cooperating stores in the city are expecting to receive one of the biggest crowds to visit the stores in long time. Just like coach of an athletic team lays plans for his team to follow, so have store managers laid out specifications for the store clerks to follow when the shoppers make their rush for the splendid bargains to be offered.
 Courtesy, of the character that has long been associated with Wa terbury stores. will of course be stressed tomorrow, even though the clerks might be worn out by the time store closing rolls around.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12

Damariscotta. Me, Aug l2.-- (U)-Mrs Gene Tunney is a pa tent at Lincoln Memorial hospi- tai here but not as an expectant mother, Dr William H. Parsons, her physician. informed the United Press to-day.S
 The doctor emphatically denied widely circulated reports that the wife of the former world heavy weight boxing champion antici- pated a visit from the stork.
 "Those reports are utterly groundless," Dr Parsons said. "What may happen In years hence, no one can tell. but Mrs Tunney is not an expectant mother at the present time.
 About two weeks ago she fell and sprained her back rather sev- erely. She and her husband have been spending the summer on Johns Island. off the Bristol shore, and 1t was difficult for me to go there to treat her.
 "So, at my request, she was talk en to Lincoln Memorial hospital here a little over week ago. She has been my patient there ever since. Her injury was painful. not serious. She should be able
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12
MOUNTAIN LION MAY HAVE KILLED
 MISSING CHILD
Little Three-Year-Old Lad Wandered Away From Cabin H0me-Tracks of the Lions Seen

Castle Rock. Colo. Aug 12.- (UP) - Three-year-old Benjamin Saul, whc wandered away from mountain cabin. was feared to-day to have been slain by mountain lions in Jarre canyon. A posse of ranchers. rangers and sheriff's men who had bsen searching three days found numerous traces of the lions throughout five mile area around the cabin. At one point they dis covered feint, small footprints. and a moment later flushed one of the big cats from bushes not ten yards away.
 The footprints were the first trace of the child since he strayed Monday evening into the timber around his parents cabin. The posse of 50 men. all veteran woods men, resumed search at dawn. Dur ing the night they established ranger ou,L osts where lone search CTS huddlco over watchfres in the hope the child might be attracted by the flames. It was considered certain that if to-day's search did not locate the baby. he would be dead wher found.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12
OLD ENGINEER LOST 34 YEARS
 RETURNS HOME
Left Paterson in l897- Wife and One Child Are
 Dead - Daughter Rec-
 Ognized Him

Paterson, N. J., Aug 12. (UP)- William c. Watson. who left here back in 1897 to chaperone new locomotive to Texas, came home yesterday and announced he was going to Buffalo "because I bought a round trip ticket from there here. and l got to get my moneys worth"
 Watson said goodbye to his wife and two daughters the year he left. And when greeted here Tuesday by his daughter, Mrs Margaret Coons (his wife and one daughter died) and his four grand children he was apologetic:
 "Sorry I couldn't get back soon- CT. Maggie. I might have got here sooner. Fact Is I got here Saturday morning but not knowing your name, I put a little ad In the papers.
 "Guess you didn't see that ad hut a chap over at police staion see 1t and gave me directions to get here."
 Whereupon Maggie hugged the sturdy, white haired, eighty-year- old locomotive chaperone who does not look the part of one who has surpassed Rip Van Wrinkles rec ord.
 "Whats a home good for" Coons asked, Eff a man don't i've in it?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12
MRS GENE TUNNEY IS NOT
 AN PARTICIPANT MOTHER, SAYS PHYSICIAN ATTENDING HER

to leave the hospital within a few days"
 Hospital authorities had repeat edly denied that Mrs Tunney was a patient at Lincoln Memorial. Technically this was true, since the wife of the ex-titleholder Is registered there as Mrs George Raymond"
 Tunncy. who has been ire quent visitor at the hospital, left here last night. presumably for New York, but planned to return shortly.
 Gene Is Regrctful
 New York. Aug 12-fU. Po - The stork is not roosting about the Gene Tunney menage. the former worlds champion admitted to-day, contradicting reports to the con- trary.
 "Its all wrong he said with what seemed touch of regret.
 It was explained that Mrs Tun- ney had slipped on a rock at a Maine coast resort last week. suf- fering severe and painful dislo- cation. Gene chartered an airplane and rushed her to the Lincoln Memorial hospital at Damariscotta, Me. where she Is now receiving treatment for the injury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12
Mrs Elizabeth Whitney of Canada Was the Writer These Letters Were Taken From Body of Duncan iii Wolcottt Woods and Found in Wright's Possession
AWAIT REPORTS
 ON HIS SANITY

Authorities have learned that Jo- seph Wright, held in cell at police headquarters in connection with the shooting of George Duncan. had threatened violence to Duncan as late as a month and a half be- fore the actual staying in the Vol colt woods on the evening of the 3d. They have afidavits from two persons who heard Wright, in an angry mood, promise to get rid of Duncan as an interference to Wright's love making to Mrs Dun can.
 One of the witnesses, Mrs Eliza beth Whitney, now of Canada, former love mate of Wrights has told investigators that Wright as far back as June said he would have no interference from Dun can in the formers affair with the victims wife.
 Investigators also found letters in Wright's possession that he had taken from Duncan's body the night of the shooting, In which Mrs Whitney had warned Duncan to beware of Wright. These warn ing letters, two of them, told Dun can that Wright was planning vio- lence and to be on his guard.
 (Continued on Page S)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12
SECRET SERVICE MEN 0RDERD TO
 FIND AUTHORS
Washington Merry Go- Round, Recent Publica- ton Held Up Hoover Re- gime to ScOrn

Washington. Aug 12.-(UP)- The Washington Daily News in q story by its political and social comm entator. George Abell, said to-day thIt the secret service. on orders from President Hoover. Is investigating the authorship of washington Merry-Go- Round" a recent anoi. ymous book in which virtually the entire administration was casrieated. The News said further thst members of the rcpub- lican nas.cnal committee will fol- low up tue secret service inquiry by seeking a congressional investi- gation next winter.
 Horace Liveright and company, publishers of the volume, were quoted as saying they would "re- sist to ths last" any attempt to force them to disclose the authors identity. President Hoover was held by tie anonymous writer to be vict.m of his own fear and vacillation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12
POLLING PLACES FOR GREAT SCRAP
 NAMED SHORTLY
Meeting of Town Commit= tee to Be Called Soon to Decide - Meanwhile the Campaign Grows Warm

Polling places for the coming democratic primaries will be named within the next few days by the party's town committee. Chairman John H. Crary amour ced today. A meeting of the town committee will be called before the end of the week to decide on the 20 voting places so that the damo- crats on the primary list through out the city may be acquainted with the location of the booths at which they wil cast their ballots. This morning Chairman Crary was un- able to state just what night the town committee will meet but he explained that the places are being selected and will be acted upon quickly.
 The primary work of the organ ization and anti-organization forces continued today. Tonight the Ken nedy forces will hold a rally on Frost road in Fairlawn Manor at the home of George LaPlante. Ex- Superintendent w. F.. Kennedy, At torney John r. Tobin. Attorney Thomas F. McGrath and others will be the speakers. Tonight. also. the Kennedy forces in the fourth ward
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12
Four Years In Atlanta With
 $11,000 Fine
Willy Gangster Trapped for the First Time in His Career = Stern Judge Gave Him the Limit New York Trying to Get Him for Life Sentence
IT ASKS FOR
 LOAN OF GANGSTER

New York, August 12 (UP) - Jack Legs) Diamond was sem tenced today to serve four years in Atlanta and pay a fine of $11,000 following his conviction of conspir- acy to violate the prohibition act and possession of an illicit still.
 The sentence. handed down by Judge Richard J. Hopkins. of Kan sas, a guest" jurist in New York. was the maximum permitted under the law.
 Paul Quatrocchi. Diamonds lieutenant in the Green county rum running business. was sem tenced to serve two years in Att. lanta and pay a fine of $5.000.
 Judge Hopkins sentenced the gangsters with a characteristic gesture. Commenting on the sen- tence, he said. "If we are going to have organized government here instead of anarchy, men found to have violated the law must suf- fer the full penalty"
 Diamonds sentence to the fed eral prison marks the first time in a career of lawlessness that began in his youth. in which the racket eer, hoodlum and gangster. has ever been sent away for a major crime. His only previous convic- ton came from desertion from the United States Army in his youth. (Continued on Page 12.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12
Woman Wrote To Victim Warning
 Him Of Threats
YOUNG GIRL PLUCKS OUT BOTH OF
 HER EYES

os New York. Aug 12-(U. P.)- gA beautiful 18-year-old girl who plucked out both her eyes was under observation to-day by Morrisania Hospital surgeons. They described her case as one of the strangest instances of self-mutilation recorded in the city.
 The girl, daughter of a mer- chant, was admitted to the hos pital when she complained of an inflamcd right eye. and severe headache. Shortly afterwards a nurse passing her bed was hOr- rified to sec the left eye socket empty.
 'It fell out," the patient said calmly.
 A few hours later the nurse heard Q stiflcd cry from the girl. She went to her bed. The right eye was out.
 "The other one fell out too," the girl said.
 Laboratory tests revealed the patient had removed both eyes with her hands. Last year the girl locked herself in a room of her home and pulled three of her teeth before members of her family could break down the door, 1t was stated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12
DIVORCED WIFE
 OF NEWS WRITER
 FIGHTS FOR HOME
The Home Is an Old Four Masted Schooner, But It Is Her Only Home

Boston. Aug 12.-UP)-Mrs Louis J. Sherwin. divorced wife of New York newspaper writer. prepared to-day to wage a legal battle to retain her home. an old four-masted schooner moored at Federal wharf, East Boston.
 The Montgomery Transportation company, which owns the vessel has started eviction proceedings against the woman. who has lived aboard the boat for the last fifteen months with a police dog as her sole companion. Mrs Sherwin contends the company has failed to carry out the agreement under which she was permitted to es- tablish her home aboard the schooner. She hopes to buy the hnnt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12
THE LARGEST AND MOST LUXURIOUS
 OF ALL THEATERS
"Roxy" Is in It-Will Seat 6,5OO People 3l
 Stories Roof Planted With Trees and Shrubs

New Ycrk, Aug 12.-(UP)-- Plans for the worlds largest and most luxurious theater in a city where thc moving picture men al- ready have run out of superlatives, have been filed by the contractors building Radio City. an ambitious amusement project that will occu- py several midtown blocks.
 The new theater, with seating capacity of approximately $500 and 3l-story, $7.000.000 edifice, will comprise part of the unit pre- sided over by Samuel L. Rothafel, known to radio and theater fans as Roxy" It's roofs will be plant ed with uees and shrubs and dot ted with fountains in manner de- signed to outdo the legendary hang ing gardens of ancient Babylon.