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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-10

Norwalk, Conn, Sept 10.-(UP) The body of Fred Humbert, "A, New York chorus man, was found dead to-day in a bed of the Belle Island summer home of Charles Chapman, New York interior dec orator who disappeared Tuesday.
 Police said Humbert had been murdered with block of wood. His skull had been crushed appar- ently as he slept.
 The other bed appeared to have been slept in. A shoe horn had been dropped on the floor near the second bed, as though someone had dressed hastily, police said.
 Humbert wore pajamas.
 The murder was discovered by Arthur Clark, from whom Chap man leased the house. The house is located in an exclusive summer colony.
 Humbert and Chapman were well known in the neighborhood and popular. They played cards with MT and Mrs T. J. King last Sum day night. They were seen Labor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-10
Chorus Singer Was Murdered In Summer
 Home Near Norwalk
Charles Chapman, Owner of Home Has Dis- appeared

day but the house appeared de- serted since Tuesday.
 Mrs King identified the body as that of Humbert.
 Humbert and Chapman had been scheduled to play bridge again Tuesday night. When the men failed to appear at the King home MT and Mrs King called for them but thought the house was unoccupied. To-day they asked the owner of the house to help them investigate.
 Humbert and Chapman, both un- usually large men, had attracted considerable attention here by driving around in a midget auto mobile of a popular make. The car was gone to-day.
 Police said bureau drawers and the closet of the room in which Humbe was found appeared to have been upset, as though by one in hurry to pack clothing.
 The two men were scheduled to have sailed for Europe to-mor- row, the Kings told police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-10
THOMASTON
DRUNKEN DRIVERS
 ARE GIVEN FINES
NIree Arraigned Here Last Night-Dem0crats to
 Hold Caucus

Judge A., N. Pratt heard the cases of three men charged with drunken driving, in the town court, last evening. John Seery was fined a total of $175 and costs when he was found guilty of driving while intoxicated and evading responsible ity, he was also charged with reck- less driving. His car crashed into another machine on East Main street last Thursday. Seery was de- tended by Attorney John Tobin of Waterbury, and took an appeal to the common pleas court of Litch- field. He was placed under bonds of $508.
 Henry Mclaughlin of Waterbury faced the the judge on the charge of drunken driving and reckless driving. He was fined $100 and costs on the first count and $2b and costs on the the reckless driving charge. He was defended by At torney Thomas McGrath and plead ed guilty to the charges. Judge Pratt remitted S30 of the fine. The third case to come up was that oi Frank Doyle of Pequabuck. Doyle was arrested by Officer James Ryan early Sunday morning following a crash on North Main street, when he turned directly in the path of Frank Stack of Waterbury and caused the crash which reduced Stacks car to junk. He was fined s5 for violation of the rules of the road and $10 for illegal use of markers, and the costs of the court Doyle was without funds and his friends made an effort to secure the money to pay his fine. Doyle was held until the fine is paid.
 Democratic Caucus
 The democrats will hold their caucus in the court room of town hall this evening at S:15 o'clock. Il is expected that the voters will at- tend in large numbers as more in- terest than usual is being taken in local affairs. Town election will be on the first Monday of october.
 Mrs Burley Entertains
 Mrs Thomas Burley of Litchfield street entertained her pinochle club at her home yestarday afternoon Mrs William Aschoff won first prize and Mrs John Braxl second. Luncheon was served.
 At the tennis matches of the Pine Hill club tournament Thursday Dr J. H. Kane defeated Allen Bowkett in two sets, 6-4, 6-1. Last season Bowkett defeated Kane for the championship of the club and the doctor took sweet revenge by eliminating him. In another inter- esting match Leslie Beardslee de- feated Francis Kane in two sets 6-3. e-3.
 In the lone woman's match play ed yesterday. Helen Bouley of Wa terbury defeated Lucetta Gaunt of Naugatuck in straight sets. 6-1, 6-1. The finals will be played on Sunday afternoon and it looks as If pr Kane and Leslie Beardslee will fight 1t out for the men shonors, and Miss Anna Moran of Water bury and Lucia Dewell of Thomas ton for the women's honors. Miss Moran is the present champion.
 Miss Mary Etheridge of Hartford is the guest of her brother Fred W. Etheridge of High street.
 The Leideskrung Singing so- ciety will hold a rehearsal this evening at the American Legion
 Mr and Mrs Robert Mackie and dnurhter Jane, and Mrs Frank Burden enjoyed a motor trip to Haet Washington, N. H. Mrs Bug den remaind there. where she will spend two weeks
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-10
FATHER OF RADIO BR0ADCASTING
 DIED TO-DAY
Dr Harry Phillips Davis Was Vice-President of Westinghouse Electric and Mig Company

Pittsburgh, September 10-(uP) - pr Harry Phillips Davis, ea, vice-president of the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Com. pany, known as the Father of Radio Broadcasting, died at his home here today.
 He had been i'll several months following an operation. Davis was chairman of the Ma tional Broadcasting Company and director of the Westinghouse concern. HIS engineering work in radio, railway control apparatus transmission equipment and other electrical lines was known nation ally.
 He was in charge of electrifica- ton of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad, the first single phase railway identification in the world.
 Associated with the Westinghouse Company for 40 years, Davis had complete charge of the company's munitions contracts during the World war. For 21 years he di- rected the company's engineering department and for years he was in charge of engineering and manufacturing operations.
 He was known best through his work in the radio field and estab- lished the first broadcasting sta ton, KDKA, November 2. 1920. Since that beginning he has beer associated closely with the indus try as it grew to one of the out standing industries of the century.
 Funeral services will be held af 8 D. m., Saturday, at his home and burial will be in Worcester Mass.
 Dr Davis was born in Somers. worth, N. H.. in 1888 and was ed. ucated at the Worcester Polyteoh- nic Institute. He joined the West inghouse Company in 1891. He was a vice-president in 1911.
 He was director of the West. inghouse Electric International Company, Radio Corporation Of America, R. c. A. Photophone, Inc. Radio Keith Orpheum Corpor- ation, Automatic Gear Shift Com pany and the R. c. A. Victor Com pany. He was a member of num- erous clubs.
 He is survived by his widow, formerly Agnes L. Taylor, Worces- ter, Mass; a daughter. Mrs Louise Rockwell. and son, Harry Kan son Davis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-10

expected to be filled as follows: se- lectmen. Clifford Hophins and w. Fred Mills; registrar of voters, Robert Reid: assessors, Eugene V. Madeux and George B. Goodwin; board of relief. John H. Rosenbeck and Erwin Manteuffel: constables, William D. Nevin: Nicholas Gala brese, Charles cornSi.s and Court land Horton: grand jurors, Andrew Zaharek, Alex Torda and B. B. Vim cent.
 Edward F. Wilcox to Wed
 Miss Peel
 Mir and Mrs Joseph c. Peel of Laconia, N. H., announce the en- gagement of their daughter. Miss Dorothy Lucille Peel, to Edward F. Wilcox. son of Mir and Mrs liar vey D. Wilcox, SO Blake street. No date has been set for the wedding. Mir Wilcox is student at the Northeastern University Boston. Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-10
Act On Request Of Toledo In Case
 Of Thomas Larello
Seek Data on Leg Wound Which Terryville Man Claims He Suffered in Truck Accident = Ohio City Reports Connecticut Man Wounded in Att tempted Train Robbery

as to the cause of a leg wound. Larello whose home is on Fall Mountain road, Terryville, was ad- mitted to the hospital for treat ment of an infected knee. He claimed that he fell from a truck while working in Toledo, Ohio, several weeks ago. The authori- ties were inclinde to be suspicious owing to reports from Toledo that a young man believed to be a resi- dent of Connecticut had been wounded in an attempted train robbery and had managed to es- cape. Another report was. that a railroad detective surprised some trespassers and shot one of them when he failed to stop when or- dered.
 Lieutenant Joseph Stevens and Detective William Foley visited the hospital this afternoon for the purpose of hearing Larello's ex- planation. The police of Terry vile have questioned members of his family. They cling to the story that LarellO was ihJuIcu Dy truck and after spending several weeks in a Toledo hospital was conveyed In an ambulance to Wa terbury. The local police do not actually disbelieve the young man but to straighten out a few de- tails for the benefit of the Toledo police they decided to ask a few questions.
 The hospital records show that Larello was admitted for treat ment on September 4th. The at tending doctors have yet to venture an opinion as to whether the in- jury is a gun wound or a sou vvnir' of the accident that La rello claims he experienced. Mem- hers of his family are decidedly wrought up over the police de- partments inquisitiveness. The To- iado nolice are awaiting an answer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-10
Sheriff Refuses To Serve Any More Of
 The Eviction Orders

thing myself. Thirty-five years ago my little family and l were evicted. From now on, there'll be no more evictions. That's what 1t It is to have a big hearted sheriir.
 At the junture of his mention n of bankers, his chief deputy, Fred c. Alber and County Detective John Toner, interposed. ..
 Don't say bankers" Aiberts remonstrated. -
 q said the bankers" the snerin replied with emphasis. That's what I mean. the bankers"
 Methodist organizations are sponsoring a recall against Sulz- mann for his liberal views on prohibition and race track betting. Recently he sponsored a "charity day" at a local track. the pro- ceeds of which went to charity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-10
.DISLIKED BEANS
 AT EVERY MEAL
So Wife Sues Her Husband for Divorce and Court Gave It to Her

Chicago, Sept 1O-CUP)-Baked beans make a tasty dish, Mrs Mary Cleary granted in her bill for sep arate maintenance. But beans every meal, every day. even on Thanksgiving with guests invited are too many beans, she contend ed. Judge Feinberg ordered her husband. J. Leon Cleary, lumber company manager, to pay Mrs Cleary $100 a month temporary alimony and awarded her their house. The wife said Cleary's in- come of $350 a month should have been enough for something better than beans occasionally.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-10

New York, Sept 10-(UP)- Ramifications of the financial oper- ations of Howard Gunder. invest ment broker on trial on a fraud charge, were brought out in federal court to-day.
 The government, placing its first witness, Hosea Mann, on the wit ness stand, sought to prove that a bond and mortgage house which Mann and Gunder operated had
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-10
WATERBURY PRODUCE
 MARKET
Furnished by Connecticut Depart ment Of Agriculture- B. P.
 Storrs. Local Agent)

Furnished by Connecticut Depart ment Of Agriculture B. P. Storrs, Local Agent)
 Thursday, Sept 10-Most pro- ducts were liberal at the farmers market this morning and continu- ed weak and low priced. Attend ance of sellers was as large as for any previous morning this season. about 100 loads being brought in.
 Elherta peaches from nearby orchards were more liberal than yesterday morning and No. 2 fruit was weaker and sold lower. All offerings of this grade did not sell out. Most of the No. Elbertas were only fair and sold from 50 to 65 cents per half-bushel. one lot better than average selling early at 75 cents. It was reported that much of the better grade of peaches were going to outside markets leaving the local markets over supplied with undergrades.
 Much of the corn on sale was only ordinary to poor and sold from $1.00 to $1.25. a few good selling for $1.50 and higher. The bulk of No. tomatoes sold from so to 65 cents, only a few reach- ing 75 cents. Grenn peppers. egg plant, native cantaloupes, potatoes and snap beans continued liberal and low priced.
 (Unless otherwise stated quota- tiohs are based on sales of good nierchAtitablc products to retailers or similar buyers at farmers mar ket or by wholesalers).
 FRUITS.
 Apples, No. 1 1.OO-1.25 (few higher) bu., No. 2 .6O-1.0O bu.; cAhtaloupes, native l.OO-1.25 btu. grapes, native .75 1.25 k bu.; peaches, No. 1 Elbertas .50-.5O 4 bp., No. q .25-.35 1z bu.; pears, native 1.26-.1.75 bu.,
 VEGETABLES.
 Beans, lima 2.5O.S.OO bu., shell 1.S0-2.OO bu., snap .75-1.O0 bu.; bcets .30-.85 doz. bchs.; cabbage .5S-1.0O box; carrots, cut .4O..5O 1z bu., punched .30-.s5 doz.; celery, hearts 1.15-1.85 doz., rounds .55- 100 doz.; cucumbers .0O-1.OO bu. |; egw plant .40-.5O bu.; lettuce .50- 100 box; onions 1.O0.1.25 bu.; peppers, green 40 50 bu., red cheese .90-1.0O bu.; potatoes, na- tive .75-.S5 bu.; squash .0O-.9O btu. ; spinach .60.1.0O bu.; tomatoes, No. l .5o-.75 # bu., No. 2 .25-.40 X bu.
 POULTRY PRODUCTS.
 Conn. eggs per doz.; Newlaid Fancy A; Special .42-.44; Extra .4p-.42; Gathered .35-.40; Newlaid medium .3s; mediums .s2 .S5; liullets .25-.27; western .25-.32; ; live, fowl .2O-.25 h., broilers .20- 57 h., chickens .22-.2S lb.; dress- a, fowl .27.3O lb., broilers .3S-.40 lb., chickens .4Q-.45 ID.
 LIVESTOCK. and MEAT.
 Butcher stock, cows .O2-.05 lb., calves .Os-.12 h.; meats, beef .12- .1e h., veal .1f-.i7 h., lamb .15- ,aO 1b., pork loins .21-.25 h., pork, local dressed .12-.16 ID.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-10
MIJTINEERS ARE
 TO BE PUNISHED
Chile Will Give Her Navy Men the Full Penalty of the Law

Santiago, Chile, Sept 1o-(UP0 -The Chilean government will deal sternly with mutineers who seized control of the battle meet last week, the minister of war told the United Press to-day.
 "When the mutiny broke out, the ring leaders were requested 10 day down their arms for the gooo of the country" he said. They refused, and now they must sufIer the penalties that they merit. Charges were being prepared against the mutineers to be placed before courts martial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-10
TWO MECHANICS
 ARE IN HOSPITAL

Springfield, Mass, Sept 10-(UPl Two aviation mechanics, injured in a motorcycle accident at Ash tabula, O., were under hospital treatment here to-day after being brought here by plane yesterday from the midwest city. The pilot of the plane was Lowell Bayles, the young Springfield airman who captured the coveted Thompson trophy at the national air races in Cleveland, O.. Monday. The me- chanics, who had serviced Bayles' plane at the races. were Harry H. Jones. Jr, and Nelson o. Lundgren, both of this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-10

Cleveland. O.. Sept 10-(UPl- Sheriff John M. Sulzmann today defined the courts of Cuyahoga county by announcing he would execute no more eviction orders until the business depression had ended.
 q know it is illegal and against the law" the white-haired sher- if, who is now facing recall action for his liberal views said. and l know the courts will issue man. dates other bigness of their hearts. Let us now declare a two year moratorium during which no debts will be paid and no interest paid on the principal. owe thousands myself. That's my ultimatum to the bankers.
 q have gone through the same
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-10
MISSING WOMAN
 FOUND IN RIVER

skowhegan. Me. Sept 1o--tUP) Missing a fortnight. the body of Lillian Easton. s7. of Attlsboro, Mass. was found in the Kenrebec river near here yesterday.
 She evidently had committed sui- eide by drowning. Before disap- bearing from the home of Dr F. g. Blgelow August 26 she penned q note indicating her intention of ending her life.
 Suffering from a nervous ail- ment, Miss Eaton had been under the doctors cars Cor three weeks Fylor to her disappearance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-10

This afternoon at 2 o'clock Thomas Larello, "A, a patient at the Waterbury hospital was being subjected to "quizz" by mem- bers of the local detective bureau
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-10
WATERTOwN

r4ve HuRN!--Tho New Rhilco Bal 1aes4 supsrhstsref .' y. , si'd ,sni: in. in. kro0uces set that ts fe+fS @Nsha ,n 6esiEn ana perfpr51n r1 st.es. ,s..,. N ns s,tn iass. n ,. a Sullivan. F8Is'sewn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-10
No Market Selling But Stocks Dropped
 Down Still Lower
Individual Issues Showed Much Weakness-Bears
 Took Advantage and Hammered Away

noon. Although a substantial de-
 crease was expected, traders were
 unwilling to make large continents pending actual publication of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-10

Sir James Barrie recently un- yelled a bronze statute of his old friend, Thomas Hardy, at Dor chester. England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-10
ITS MAD-EE- OH-L US, NOT 0LAD-E YE- US
 BY NEA SERVICE

Cleveland - Don't betray your ignorance about the eoun- try's most faverite flower by calling 1t . ssglad-eye-olus," with accent on the second syl- lable.
 Take 1t from the expert at the National Galidolus Show here, the correct pronunciation of the word Is ''glad -ee-oh- -1us," with with accent on the third syll-
 There was quite some dis cussion even among the ex- perts about this until the American Gladiolus Society officially decided the question.
 And the plural Is sladioli.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-10
FATALLY HURT BY EXPLOSION

Canton, Mass, Sept 10--(UP)- Chester Ray, 32. of Randolph. was burned fatally in an explosion at the plant of the Amefican Fire Works company of Massachusetts here to-day. He died at noon.
 The victim reportedly was work ing alone in the fuse house when the blast. causing terrific din. occurred.
 Other employees took Ray to Goddard hospital in Brockton. where his name was placed on the danger liEt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-10
EARLY TRAnING

New York, Sept 10--(UP)TStecks were steady in the early trading tQ- day with trading quiet. Small gains took place in q number pr tne ,. maI,- showed relief from important sell
 Recently hard pressed issuss showed greatest firmness, aided by heavy short covering. Strong lead ership was furnished by steel com RisSsr RI'R; to a. ss r'sF sslR@ilsr sslRshil lpFoss. ment occurred in Westinghouse Electric, General Electric, General Motors and American Can.
 American Telephone made ierg- CT than average gain at the outsst. shorts bidding the stock ,l up rsssstsy sssr.yy point. Other utility shares fcl- lowed the leader. International Teie- phone rising nearly . point on over, night rumors that director smtght not reduce the cofnmon dtvidenq after all at the meeting scheduled for this afternoon. -.. ,v..,,, fractional and attracted little at was Pennsylvania Railroad, which sold on M point to s4h 10 2 new low for the bear market; seiling In this leader was insplFed hy eon- tss tinyssd rumoaEs ma.,,oa Sf se sn.s amnsnasns uas inchsissd sf SsH and other valls tinusd in Transamerica oorpora ton, the Issue selling of .fraetionelly tQ another record low for the pFehent
 Trading In the esneral Hot, hew- ssssi sssins vis siiisss|sSss'ss ss 's;s sss'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-10
COULDN'T SAVE HER

New HnVen, Conn, sept " (UP)-Mrs Nora Hartman, sister Of q eavin Rock bathing pavilion owner, 6isd at New Haven hospi- tnl early to-day after she had been taken half drowned from the water Iast night. A pulmotor was used but she failed to rally.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-10
BY ELMER 0. WAL1ER United Press Financial Editor)

I New York. Sept 10.--(UP)--Al- though selling in most of the lead. CTS subsided, the stock market de. cline was resumed to-day under the influence of acute weakness in wide variety of individual issues
 With the technical position oi the market impaired by the fur ry of short covering at the open ing, bears lost no time in resum- tering their attack first on the rails and then the utilities. they succeeded in sending the market sharply lower. Further import ant liquidation in Transamerics and General Electric and collapse of the Mullins Pool contributed to the unsettlement. Losses in leaders like U. s. Steel, American Can and General Elec- tric up to mid-afternoon were only fractional but individual is- sues broke badly. Rock Island lost 10 points on omission of its common dividend; Mullins Manu- featuring dropped nearly 8 as the pool withdrew and Westinghouse Electric fell more than three as traders unloaded on prospects of another common dividend redue- ton at the September 16 meeting. Lessened selling in Steel was as- cribed to the relatively favorable showing in its August thrilled or- der report. During the month, untitled orders decreased 235,- 359 tons with Steel Ingot produc- tion at only 31.18 per cent of ca. pacity for the industry as q whole.
 Although the untitled order re- port emphasized the unfavorable conditions within the industry and indicated the corporations opera tiohs were resulting in little profit, if any, the decrease was smaller than had been anticipated and re- suited in support for the stock. This relative steadiness however, failed to aid the remainder of the market mad prices continued to re- fleet conditions within the market itself.
 The utility section was unsettled by another heavy selling attack on American and Foreign Power, which fell 2 points from its early high to within less than 8 point Of its bear market low of 2l 1-4. Persistent selling also came into International Telephone. The lat ter issue was forced up g point at the opening on unofficial reports that the regular quarterly dividend of 50 cents a share would be de- clared a tthe close to-day. ai- though 1t was not expected 1t had been earned in the second quarter. The street doubted these reports and heavy selling movement was launched against the stock in the afternoon, carrying it down nearly points from its early high.
 Despite steadiness in New York Central, the entire IAilroad group continued to find lower levels, Baltimore and Ohio, directors of which meet for dividend action September 16 broke more than q point to a new bear market low of 37.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-10
Edward Pym
 Killed Himself

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-13

rated her Genial she was the girl with
whom he invited Lunsden to go riding.
Several women already have been
questioned in connection with the
Thorne murder, but Garrison has stead
tasty refused to reveal the nature Of
tie information obtained from them.
He has admitted, however, that his
theory the murder victim, Pvt. Emanuel
Thorne, IS, was killed January is. the
day ION which he left the Marine Bar
racks here, is based on the statement
of one of the group. A
The girl in question told Garrison she
had "date" with Thorne on the night
of the 10th, but he failed to appear.
He had never broken an engagement
with her before, she declared.
Teegarden. who was sentenced to five
years in the District Reformatory for
assaulting and robbing Lumsden, has
been transferred to the District Jail,
where he was to be questioned by Gar
riSon this afternoon.
The same pistol which caused Tee
garden, who is 81 years old, to b.
brought into the Thorne Staying resulted
in his arrest in the Lumsden case. A
f1ngerprint on the gun, which, with
several buttons from a Marine private
roat, was found at the scene Of thu