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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
Hayes Leaves
 St. Mary's s Hospital
Will Spend Next Week in Mountains, Returning t0
 Mayors Office September IA

Mayor Frank Hayes was dis charged from St. Mary's hospital at noon today after being confined for almost two weeks due to an emergency operation. He is al- most fully recovered but will leave early this afternoon for a weeks sojourn in the mountains. Monday. September IA will see him at his desk in the City hall.
 The work which went with the recent primary left Mayor Hayes in tired condition and his stay at the hospital was heightened by his desire to obtain thorough rest before resuming preparations for the coming election.
 While in the hospital, Mayor Hayes was visited by hundreds of friends, and received scores of tele- grams and leters from all over the state wishing him a speedy recov- cry. Flowers sent to him came in such profuse numbers that he or- dered them brought to the chapel and other wards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
GAS SHOWS GAIN
 FOR HALF YEAR
Rise of Nearly Three Per Cent Is Recorded in
 Connecticut
BIG INDUSTRIAL GROWTH

Sales of manufactured gas by public utility companies in Con- necticut during the first six months of the current year not only held their own in the face of unfavor- business conditions, but actually showed a gain of close to three per cent over the corresponding period of 1890. This advance is shown in half year statistics com piled by the American Gas asso- citation and based upon data re- ities whose sales constitute eighty five per cent of the total sales of manufactured gas in this state.
 The actual gain for the six month period was 2.8 per cent and the actual sales made by the twelve companies alluded to were 5,087,- 698,000 cubic feet as compared with 4,946,S54,000 cubic feet in the first half of 1880. The increase in sales was made despite a loss of slightly more than one thousand customers during the period. a fact which reveals an increasing utili- zation of gas by the individual cus- toner.
 Noteworthy among the six month figures Is the fact that the use of gas for industrial and commercial purposes showed a substantial gain for the first time in more than a year. The gain in this category was 5.6 per cent, which was ex- ceeded only by the increase of 25.7 per cent in the use of gas for house heating. The rise of the consump- tion curve in the industrial and commercial category is viewed by utility executives as fore-runncr of a revival in manufacturing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
Business in
 the City Court Two Mothers Convicted and Fined on Serious
 Charges

Anna Eustichk, 29, of North Main street and Mary Lingievicz, 32, of Bishop street were arraigned in police court to-day on the charge of causing the delinquency of their children. They were found guilty and fined $15 and costs each. The two young girls involved in the case were placed on probation.
 The two women were the mothers of the two 13-year old girls arrested within the past three days on the charge of shop lifting. over s200 in dresses were recovered. The two girls were accused of visiting and robbing several local stores.
 Edward Moriarty, 33, Center street was fined $6 and costs on the charge of intoxication and $15 He and Officer Girsh had an ar- gument in Exchange place last evening. Moriarty claimed that trolman called him names.
 John Arminas, 45, of Riverside street was ordered held under bonds of $1,000 as the result of a fight in his home yesterday after noon. Mrs Arminas was so bad ly hurt that she was unable to ap- pear this morning and a continu- ance of one week was ordered.
 Thomas F. Barton, Jr, Ashley street, accused of operating a mo- tor vehicle while under the in- fluence of liquor as continued one week.
 The state was ordered to sup ply more particulars" in the case of Romeo Minicucci, 47, of North Main street, charged with viola tion of the wage act.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
New Haven Man
 Pays Heavy Fine
Convicted of ViOlatinn of the State Motor Ve-
 hicle Law

A plea of guilty was entered to. day in the case of Louis Richard. AZ, of Elm street, West Haven. charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor. He was fined $200 and costs and given a suspended jail sentence of thirty days. The charge of evading responsibility was nolled.
 Richard was involved in an au- tomobile crash on the Middlebury road last Saturday evening. His car crashed into 8 machine driven by Charles Palmer of Brooklyn, N. r., and Middlebury. John Ayala, hitch -hiker" from Santa Barbara, Cal, was thrown out of Richards car and rendered unconscious. He and MT Palmer were taken to the Waterbury hospital. Richard was held two days as a coroner's pris- oner and on being released was rearrested and booked on two counts. He denied the complaints until this morning when following a conference with his counsel he decided to plead guilty.
 Ayala, who was arrested when discharged from the hospital yes- terday morning and held on the technical charge of vagrancy. was released today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
GOVERNMENT FORESEES
 AERIAL TAXI SERVICE

Washington, (UP)-The com merce department is looking for ward to the day when the individ- ual will operate his own plane and when a network of air taxi services will span the country for short trips. which it is believed will be in the near future.
 To that end the department has issued a bulletin suggesting that airports be so constructed to han dle this type of flying.
 Tn the very large cities during the next few years. 1t is believed that suburban air travel will grow to a marked extent" the bulletin predicted. This traffic undoubt- edly will be of two classes, opera ton between the large cities and small outlying communities and flying by private owners. who will air commute daily to their offices
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
CHILE WILL SEND BOMBING PLANES
 AGAINST NAVY
MutinOus Sailors Are Given Chance to Give Up or Be Blown Out of the Sea

Santiago, Chile, September = (UP) - The Chilean government broke off negotiations with Com munist-supported mutinous sailors controlling the fleet today and prepared to send bombing planes against the mutineers.
 Six Junkers airplanes and six Dornier-Wahls, each carrying 1000 kilograms of bombs, were to proceed from Valparaiso to Co., quimbo in case the navy started a bombardment of northern ports.
 Severe fighting was reported from Conception between rebels and federals. The city was report .ed recaptured by federal troops commanded by General Novoa. Casualties were said to have been heavy on both sides. Communica- tion with Conception was com pletely disrupted.
 The logical move by the govern ment appeared to be an attempt tc cut off the mutineers' food supply by occupying the ports.
 The leaders of the mutinous sail- ors was said to be a navy electri- elan, Rogelio Reyes, who joined the navy in 1911. It was under stood that he became converted to extremist ideas during his stay in England while the battleship AL mirante La Torre was being recon ditioned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
Surprise Witness
 Identifies Gruzas
Opalenik's Testimony Holds Alleged Highwayman for
 Superior Court in $2,5OO Bonds

Using a surprise witness to score their point the police to-day suc- ceeded in establishing g. case against Walter Gruzas, 21, of AS Chatfield avenue, charged with highway robbery. Apparently con- fident of escaping the "rap," Gruzas surrendered to the police Thursday evening. The states principal witness, Stanley Johnson of 94 Sunnyside avenue failed to identify him, but through the ef- forts of the detective bureau, John Opalenik of Cheshire was found and he recognized Gruzas as one O. two young men who assaulted him in Chase Park on Thursday even- ing of last week and robbed him of s5. Probable cause was found and Gruzas was ordered held for su- perior court under bonds of S2, 500.
 It was on Johnson's testimony that William Skelly, 34. of Field street was held for superior court last Wednesday morning. Johnson
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05

Grandvtew avenue have with them, Mrs Schofeld's mother, Mrs George Sheldon of Boston, Mass.
 The marriage of George McFar- lane of 22O Ledgeside avenue, and Maria H. Kennedy of Worcester took place this (Saturday) after noon at o'clock at the home of the bride. The double ring cere- mony was performed by Rev. Thomas Foxhall, pastor of the Hope Congregational church.
 Miss Agnes McFarlane of Wor- cester, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. MT. McFarlane's brother, Burt McFarlane of Worcester, was best man. Jean McFarlane of Wor- cester, niece of the bridegroom, was flower girl.
 The bride was gowned in an ivory satin princess model and her tulle veil cut in nuns cap effect was ornamented with clusters of orange blossoms. Her flowers were brides roses. The maid of honor wore pale green satin with picture hat and slippers to match. She carried an arm bouquet of sweet peas and lilies of the valley. The flower girl was gowned in pale pink georg- ette and carried a basket of gar- den flowers.
 A reception at the home followed the ceremony, after which MT. and Mrs. McFarlane left for a wedding trip to New York. Upon their re- turn they will live at aga Wilson street, this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
LONDON ZOO
 LOSES GIRAFFE

London, (UP)-Maggie, a we'll known character of the London zoo, is dead. She was a 23-year old giraffe and would have cele- brated her 24th birthday this month.
 During recent years Maggie has been known as the Mother of the Zoo" since she was the oldest mammal born in the London Gar dens.
 The strain of bad summer became quite apparent during the sunless and rainy days of July and August. She had been suffering from a swollen jaw caused by bad teeth. She seldom was i'll, but never reached the average height of giraffes. Her father swung his t8 feet among the limbs and of the jungles and her stood daintly some 13 feet, 6 inches in height. Maggie was only 12 feet high.
 London's Maggie. unlike Amer ica's funny-page character, had a record for good temper. For a long time she was the only giraffe in the Zoo. but after the war sev- eral new young specimens were imported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
COUNTY PLANS
 CANNING BEE

Lancaster. Pa. (UP)-A com munity canning bee is planned here to provide food for needy families during the winter.
 The Lancaster Country Food Conservation committee spon- sored the plan to concert surplus vegetables and fruit, ordinarily wasted, into emergency supplies.
 Under the plan, farmers wil do- nate surplus crops. Unsold pro- duce at the city markets will be collected.
 The fruits, produce and vegeta- bles will be collected in large warehouse, from which distribu- ton will be made to those who volunteer to can the products.
 Canning will be done in church ,.irchens, in community centers. and among neighborhood groups. Jars will be provided by donations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
High Officials
 To Inspect Site
 In Near Future
Indoor Hall Would Permit Winter Drills Bride Paths in Black Rock State Park Close at Hand, Make Location Ideal One of Mounted Guardsmen- Of ficials of Club in Receptive Mood

There is a possibility that the state of Connecticut will establish a National Guard cavalry post somewhere in this vicinity, it was learned by the Democrat to-day.
 Various state officials have been looking the ground over for a suit able place, and have inspected sites in Cheshire, Watertown, Mid- dlebury and Naugatuck. The old Beacon Valley fair grounds, just south of Naugatuck, is rumored to have been under serious con- sideration, but indications now seem to point to some kind of ar- rangement between the state and officials of the Watertown Riding and Hunt club, whereby the cav- airy unit, if and when established, might keep it's horses at the club and enjoy the advantages of an in- door riding hall for winter drills and almost unlimited country routes to be used for the necessary military maneuvers in the field.
 Officials of the club deny that any definite agreement has been reached, but admit that there has been some talk of the project, and DOluL OuL tildt IL tAlO 5tdbO 0AA NOAAkS to some agreement with the club, 1t would be to the advantage of both organizations, for it would increase the number of people irl- terested in horses wto would fre- quent the club property, and would save the state government the expense of erecting the access sary buildings.
 The Black Rock state park is just over the hill from the club property, and a system of bridle paths there would be available not only to the military unit, but to the non military riding club mem bers. Some such arrangement Is in effect in Hartford and New Ha- ven, and has worked out very well in those two cities. It is felt that from the point of view of conven-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
WEBSTER IRKED BY SPELLING OF
 ENGLISH WORDS
Book Reveals Famed Lexi= cographer as Simplified
 Advocate

Chicago. (UP)-How illogical and unequivocal spelling of many English words irked Noah Web ster, the Photographer, is revealed in book edited by M. M. Mathews, entieled "The Beginnings of American English published by the University of Chicago Press.
 Webster was an advocate of sim- plified Spelling as indicated by his first dictionary in 1906 which rec commended such spellings as wether, ilsand, ile, mold, ake, crum, fether, lether and other sim plified forms. Not many of his suggestions were retained perhaps because, as he bitterly pointed out. practice of our grandfathers even when they erred"
 Two Century Discussion
 Members of both the "either" and the "eyether" schools of thought may find interest in Mathews theory of the origin of the two-century-o discussion, American English vs the king's s EnSllSn.
 Mathews indicates the contro- versy may have started in 1735 when Francis Moore, an English traveller, decried the "barbarous English" of the provincial Georg- ians who referred, he said, to the bank of a stream as a bluff"
 Mathews book concerns itself chiefly with the development of a new language in a young and primitive country.
 Slight Difference
 Study of Mathews world lists serves to substantiate his belief that ''the really surprising thing about the English of England and that of the United States is not that they differ slightly, but that their difference is as slig as it is."
 A few of these have survived: Helliferocious-ver feroc o s; Pestiferous - pesky; Sniptious- smart spruCe. SockdOlOger-a de-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
OBITUARY

GOROSH--Anthony Gorosh, age AZ years of S3 Pleasant street died at St Mary's hospital last night after a brief illness. He was born in Poland but had resided in this city for a number of years. He way well known and respected. He wan a member of the Ognisko so- ciety. St Stanislaus society and Imie Maryi society.
 Mir Gorosh is survived by his wife, Catherine; three daughters, Genevieve, Felixa, and Clementine; ana two brothers, Clement Of this city and John of Poland.
 The funeral will be held from the home 83 Pleasant street Mon day morning at S:30 o'clock to St Stanislaus church at o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 PECK-Andrew D. Peck, aged 4s years, of 120 Central avenue, died yesterday afternoon at the isolation hospital. He was born in Torrington but had been resident of this city for the past 19 years. He was an auto mechanic by trade. He was a member of the Elks, Lib- erty lodge of Masons and the Clark Commandery.
 MT Peck is survived by his wife, Sarah; two sons, Roger A. of this city and Harold A. of New Jersey; one sister, Mrs Arthur Schofeld or this city, and a brother, Edward G. of Torrington.
 The body was removed 10 the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, from where the funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3:3O o'clock, Rev Robert Batch elder officiating. Burial will De Tn Riverside cemetery.
 NEKROSIUS-Liudwika Nekro- sius. age 13 years, died last night at her home, 1O37 Highland avenue after a brief illness. She was a pupil at the Town Plot school.
 She is survived by her parents. MT. and Mrs. Louis Nekrosius ana a sister, Gladys. The funeral VII be held Tuesday morning at S:ao o'clock from the home to St. Jo, seph's church at 9 o'clock. Burial wiI be in Calvary cemetery.
 JONES - Marion Jones, age 9 years, daughter of MT and Mrs Ed. Win Jones or WHhuSoi oeieot last night as the result of paraiysis.
 She Is survived by her parents and a sister and brother.
 Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
 DONLAN - Mrs Mary Donlan died yesterday at her home in Southington after an illness Of few days. She leaves one. son, Thomas of this city, two daughters, Mrs William McGrath and Cath crime Donlan of Southington.
 The funeral will be held from the home on Eden street, Southington Monday morning at 9:S0 o'clock to St Thomas church where a mass of requiem will be celebrated. Bur iaI will be in St Thomas cemetery in Southington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
Uncle Rays
 Corner
. LITTLE SATURDAY TALK

"A LITTLE SAlOnDAL AALIA September is the month in which most schools open their doors once more, after the long summer vaca- tion. I wish all boys and girls who read the Corner could come together in a great assembly, ana that I could ask them:
 How many of you are glad to be returning to school?"
 think most of them would raise their hands. A vacation Is A good thing, but there may be too much of a good thing. When school opens, it provides boys and girls with something to do."
 schools nowadays seem to be much more interesting than they were in the old days. Many teach CTS permit their pupils to carry on "projects," and this adds fun and interest to school life.
 During the months ahead. I am going to write articles which will fit in with school work. They may provide topics for history, science, geography and Nature study classes
 If you are a school pupil, hope you will clip out the "Corner" at a nearly date and take it to school to show your teacher. She may not have noticed it in the paper, and may be very glad to find that you are interested in reading extra things to help you in your school studies.
 Another thing your teacher may do is to let the class keep a Cor ner scrapbook. During the last school term, thousands of boys and girls were in school classes which kept scrapbooks. One pupil would clip out the articles one week, and another pupil would clip out the articles the next week. Someone in the class would be appointed to paste the articles in the class scrapbook.
 During the last school term I also learned that Corner scrap books were being used in "hobby" contests. Some teachers wish each member of the class to have a hobby. Collecting Corner stories for a scrapbook is accepted as such a hobby.
 If you would like to receive leafiet giving directions on how to make Corner scrapbook, send me note asking for one and enclose a stamped return envelope. Ad- dress your letter to me, in care of this newspaper. and be sure to write your name and address care- fully to avoid a mistake in the mails.
 UNCLE RAY.
 (Copyright, 1881. Publishers
 Syndicate)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Anna M. Herbert was held this morning from the home, 15 Edgehill ave- nue, at S:15 o'clock to St. Michael's church, where a solemn requiem mass was celebrated at o'clock. by Rev. William O'Shea. assisted by Rev. Peter Daly, deacon, and Rev. John Loughran. sub-deacon. Burial was in St. Anthony's ceme- tery, Litchfield, with committal services by Father O'Shea. A dele gation representing division 5, A. o. H., included Mrs. John Lynch, Mrs. James Benson, Mrs. Richard Savage, Miss Anna Hoey. Mrs A. Cullen and Mrs. M. McGrath att tended. The pallbearers. all nephews of the deceased. included Luke, Harry, Patrick. William and Harold Brennan and Edward Farrell.
 The funeral of William Lusk will be held from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. Moses R. Lowell of the Second Congre- gational church officiating. MT. Lusk is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nora H. Lusk: one son, James Francis Lusk; his parents, MT. and Mrs. James Lusk: one brother. Daniel l.. Lusk. and one sister, Mrs. John Wall. all of Waterbury.
 The funeral of Gottfried Ziems was held from his home on Hill street yesterday afternoon. Rev. William Myers of the German Lutheran church officiated at the services. Burial was in Bucks Hill
 The bearers were Louis schuster, Henry Sichan. William Kruska, Carl Radke. John Roche and Gus
 The sons of Herman were repre- sented by Albert Gruner and Ed
 The funeral of MichasI Lawski took place from his home. i07 Locust street at s:30 o'clock yes- terday morning to the Russian Greek orthodox church on Grown street. eervicee were conducted by Rev. Peter Dxubay. Burial was Co the Russian Greek orthodox ceme- tery. The bearers were Louis Kar- man, ". owsiany. N. kuaheI, A. Nadine. T. csmeniuk and A. Gen. dro.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
ALL BUSINESS

The business man was interview ing his daughters suitor.
 T regret I cannot sec my way to allow you to marry my daugh- ter at present, but give me your name and address and If nothing better turns up in the near future you may hear from us again. Tit-bits
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
GERMAN STORES
 SHOW DECREASE

Berlin, Sept 5. (UP)-The sales in German department stores dur ing May and June, 1891, show 6 decline of over seven per cent from the corresponding period last year. It was during these months that the German economic crisis was foreshadowed in the form of an- nounce dcuts in wages and salaries, and sales fell off accordingly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05

claimed that he was taken for a ride and robbed of $40 and a wrist watch after being assaulted.
 The police claim that Skelly and Gruzas were specializing in meet ing men who had been drinking. On the pretext of taking them home they drove to some deserted place and attacked their victim. Opalenik was nearly blinded by the blows showered on him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05

Lience to Waterbury, and also from an economic view, the Watertown proposition is the best yet consid- cred. Men high in national guard affairs are expected to come to the race meet being run by the Water- town Riding and Hunt club on Sunday, the 18th, not only to see the races, but also to look over the equipment there with an eye to its suitability to military pur- poses. t..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
STORM AHEAD

The door of the saloon burst open and a flying figure dashed up to the bar.
 "Quick, give me a glass of beer before the trouble starts," he ex- claimed.
 The bartender hurriedly drew the glass and asked:
 Now what's the trouble?
 ''I ain't got no money" the man replied. quickly gulping the beer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
New Corset Has
 Started Up Some
 of State Factories

Hartford, Sept 5-UP)-Con- necticut corset manufacturers re- port a decided improvement in business, attributed to the new Empress Eugenie" styles for wo- men.
 One Bridgeport firm has added a night shift, a New Haven firm plans a five-story factory addition which will give employment to many, and a Norwalk firm expects the second biggest year in 26 years. The new mode calls for slim figures, corset makers explained,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
RICH SPORTSMAN
 LOST HIS LIFE

Troy, N. Y.. Sept 5. (UP)-Graf- ton Smith. 32. wealthy Hamilton. Mass, sportsman, was injured fatally to-day in an automobile &C., cident on the Waterford Mechanic vile highway.
 Smith was found lying uncon- scious near his wrecked sedan on the side of the road. and taken to Leonard hospital here. He died several hors later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
WAS HIS LUCKY DAY

Marshfield, Ore, Sept 5-(UP)--- E. B. Fish is thanking something or other. After falling from a 16- foot ladder. dropping through space and crashing through plate glass window, he suffered only a few minor cuts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
LOST WITHOUT TRAFFIC

Traffic Officer John M. Beck went a a-visiting. Away from the city. he became lost. He and his family lived on huckleberries for "A hours in forest preserve near Carson, Wash.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05

Springdale, Ark, Sept 5-(UP) The sting of a wasp caused the death of D. w. Cutchall. 72, here recently, physicians decided.