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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-17

1t is remarkable fact that of the thousands of Silent
Automatic oil burners installed every year, the great
majority really sold before salesman calls
Across back fences, around luncheon tables wher-
ever home heating is discussed neighbor has told
neighbor and friend has told friend about Silent
Automatic's after year dependabiity, uniform
heating efficiency and economy of operation.
So, in every city in which silent has been intro
duced, the goodwill wireless has built whole neigh
borhoods and communities of Silent Automatics
around single installation. Silent Automatic dares
say ASK ANY owner, simply because the thing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-17

Senator Byron pointed out that the
county will receive $4,000 more this
year than 1t did last. and that but $40,-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-24

city rates. When we are meeting competition of this sort it is time to admit we are charging the big users too much" :, In closing, Mayor Hayes thanked the town committee for its offer or renomination, stated he would be a candidate and declared that he will continue to carry out his promises II reelected. He paid great tribute to Chairman Crary for his excellent work at the head of the town com mittee, called special attention to his spirit of cooperation at all times and thanked the committee as a whole for it's work in behalf of the dem ocratic party.
 Chairman Crary addressed the town committee on matters pertain
 ing to organization, warned his listeners that the republicans have troubles but that this should not
 cause the democrats to lie down and urged every member of the
 committee to get out seeking new voters immediately.
 Remarks concerning organization
 were also made by Secretary Dennis J. Clancy, Treasurer William J. Downey, Vice-Chairman William J. Dunleavey and Committeeman Pat rick Flaherty, George R. Guilfoile, Edward Mcdonald, Charles O'Con- nor, Michael Carroll, John Howard, Bernard Carroll, Timothy Garren,
 Daniel Pickett, Daniel Sullivan,
 James FitzGerald. Frank Leary, Robert Scollay and John Kilduff. The fact that a primary possibil- ity faces the party this year was taken to refer to the report that ex- Superintendent of Streets w. E. Kennedy is preparing to throw his hat in the ring for the mayoralty nomination in opposition to Mayor Hayes.
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French Acceptance
 of Hoover Plan
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but is willig to turn that money back to Germany if the Bank of International Settlements believes Germany or other eastern European countries need 1t.
 The Young plan must be continu- ed the French reply stipulated, but France is ready to waive the condl- tional annuities for year, inasmuch as America valves war debts pay ments for that period.
 The French government insists that application of the Hoover plan be limited to one year, after which the Bank for International Settle ments will resume usual payments to creditor powers of Germany's un- conditional annuities under the Young plan.
 The reply stressed that the gov ernment, however, must gain the approval of parliament because the Young plan was voted d law last year and the cabinet can only ap- prove the Hoover plan "in prin- ciple."
 The cabinets defeat in the cham ber of deputies was anticipated Fri day. when 1t asks parliaments ap- proval of it's action. Parliament, hos tile to the Hoover plan, has insisted that 1t be consulted prior to dispatch of any reply to the American pro- posal.
 The draft of the French reply, covering four typewriter pages, was criticized by Aristide Briand, foreign minister, Andre Tardieu, member of the cabinet and former premier, who was one of the fram- CTS of the Young plan, and other members of the cabinet.
 The most difficult problem facing the cabinet will be to find revenues to balance the budget, with the loss of revenue anticipated through the Bank for International Settlements.
 The afternoon papers praised the cabinets reservations in its accept ance and expressed extreme hostility to President Hoover's secret pre- parations" without consulting Paris or London.
 A typical comment was that of the Nationalist newspaper Liberte. which said:
 All France rose against Presi- dent Hoover's insolence. The hrst act of tho French people should De to Boycott American goods hnu stocks. since this latest blow orig mated among the merchants and stockbrokers of New York and chi cago, it is In their cash boxes that We should return the blow
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-24

They were headed on straight course for Berlni.
 The flyers left here at 2:05 p. m after halt of an hour. They were cheerful and received the congratu- 1ations of airport attaches smiling 1y, predicting with quiet confidence that their stout plane would carry them around the world in the amaz- ing time of ten days, which they have set as their goal.
 Post and Gatty left Harbor Grace Newfoundland, yesterday afternoon and flew the distance of approxi- mately 2,s50 miles to Chester in It years and 33 miles at high speed.
 Their start from New York was made at 3:56 a. m. D. s. T. yester- day. The flight to Newfoundland requiring hours and 49 minutes the elapsed time from New York to Chester was 27 hours and min- utes.
 Post and Gatty looked wonderful- 1y fit. They said they were hardly tired after their flight and their appearance confirmed it.
 '.We enjoyed the trip,- except for three or four hours of rain we en- countered early in the flight" Post said. After that the weather was clear and we made good time.
 We hope to finish the flight even in better time than we had expect ed"
 The flight from Harbor Grace, with favorable wind, was made at a fast average of approximately l6O miles an hour.
 When the flyers took off again they were escorted over Chester by twice service planes. Commander A. B. Ellis, in charge of the field and other pilots wished them good luck and successful journey.
 Post revealed that the flyers were Host" while approaching Ireland.
 we were surprised to find our selves off our course," he said, but later discovered we were not as Tar off as we had thought. We did not get our bearings until about 2OO miles east of Galway. Later we en- countered fog and clouds that him dered our observations.
 Coming down out of the fog we saw water, which we took to be the Irish channel. and after skirting the coast of North Wales, we decided to land."
 Referring to the rain and fog the ayiators encountered off the coast of Ireland, Post said, 'it was not much to worry about"
 q guess we'll get something worse than rain and fog before we get through with this little jaunt," he added. Until now it has been an easy, uneventful sort of journey"
 After discussing the first phases of the trip briefly, post requested an immediate refueling of the plane, and asked for something to eat.
 I've want to get off again as soon as we can," he explained to the air drome officials.
 While the flyers had lunch. 40 gallons of gasoline were put in the Winnie Mae.
 Post and Gatty said they hoped to avoid the rain which was threat ening and wanted to reach Moscow tomorrow morning at the latest. They explained they had lost con- siderable time in the fog over Ire land and kept coming down through holes to get their position, once sighting water and later sighting chesire, near Birkenhead.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-24
LARGER WOOL Cnops
 EORECASr FOR 1881

Washington, tUp) - This yoar's production of wool is expected to aurpaHs last year's because of ihe incronsed stock and more favorhble weather conditions, tho bureau of agricultural economies here m. notlneed, but tho worlds wool crop ln expected Co loo smaller This, it was p0lntod out, will increase tho vnluo of domestic wool clips,
 Wool production in tho Southern Hemisphere fell of from ita nbnors mally lnrHesupplg of last year and la now just below normal, Inc hus roau hnld, The wool production of The British pnnAeAhl0nA continues slightly above normal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-24
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, District
 of WatarhiirX Prahata Caurf

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, District of Waterbury, ss. Probate Court, June goth, 1881.
 late of the Town of Waterbury,, in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis- trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested within said time, will be debarred a recov- cry. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make imme- diate payment to
 GERALD J. MOONEY, 6-23-3t Administrator eta.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-24
LEAGUE CALLS FIRST FAR
 EAST OPIUM CONFERENCE.

Geneva (UP)-The League of Nations has convoked the first in- ternational conference for the pro gressive suppression of opium smok- ing in the Far East.
 The conference, which will be held at Bangkok in November, was originally provided for in the Geneva Opium agreement of 1925. The signatories of the agreement are France, Great Britain, India, Japan, Holland, Portugal and Siam. In addition it now has been decided to invite the United States and China.
 It is not expected that any inn mediate attempt will be made to suppress opium smoking, but steps will be taken to bring it under con- trol by the various governments and then to provide for it's gradual decrease.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-24
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Washington, June 24-(UP)-Fore- cast for Wednesday and Thursday:
 Maine: Fair tonight and Thurs day; warmer in the interior Thurs day.
 New Hampshire: Fair tonight and Thursday; warmer in north portion Thursday.
 Vermont: Fair tonight and Thurs day; warmer Thursday.
 Massachusetts: Fair tonight and Thursday; warmer in west portion Thursday.
 Connecticut and Rhode Island: Fair tonight and Thursday; not much change in temperature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-24
sI.IcRlFR,s NOTICE

SHENTFFS NUTTOE STATE OF CONNECTICUT. County of
 New Haven, ss. Waterbury June sCIt;IiANO LUMBER co. vs. AN
 THONY ESPOSlTO D. B. A. EAGLE
 DRUG co.
 Then and there by virtue of an ex. ecution issued to me by the Clerk nf the City Court, Albert Bronsky l VIII bidder the stock and fixtures includ- ing 1 lot of drugs, show cases, cash register, and other things too numer- Ious to mention. Said sale Co take place at the Public Sign Post ip said 'o'clock Standard Tlme in tho fore: noon, Tho said sale to be continue nt i02 North Main Street. Waterbury Attest, u,, n, ,u,.s Ig.i7.2i.s0 Deputy Hherlr,
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Judges of
 WOlcOtt Safe
(Continled from Page D

tions named them did not lay on the table and were not on the legislative calendar for the length of time pre- soribed under section 50 of the gen- ernl statutes. The attorney general cOntended that section 90 was direc- tory but not mandatory.
 "As far as 1 can see." stated the governor to-day, mo public interest would be served by requiring three successive days for tho resolutions to be on the calendar in addition to the day of reference"
 Had the governor decided in favor of tho democrats Of Hartford, not only would several iower courts in the state Dc affected hut the ruling would roach Into the superior and supreme courts.
 it is still possible that the liart- ford democrats will test the matter ln court by bringing a taxpayers' suit Co prevent tho payment of the nplarioa of the judges of tho fInrt- ford police court, if thls lh done tha question concerning the WOio0tt court wIii remain open until the ihs hue ln decided bv q Judge 0f the hii. pefior court or the supreme copft bench,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-24
NOTICE BRIDGE CLOSED

on Thuraday. Juno 20, ip3i. the bridge on H0nth Loonnrd ht, over the Naugniuek river will he closed for replacement of floor, This work VIII take about ono month,
 1' 4, FLEMING. g.sg.st. HnDL Of Streets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-24
NOTICE

To the voters of the Park Road School District of Waterbury. You are hereby notified that an annual school meeting of the said district will be held in the school Monday, June 29th, 1881, at ZOO o'clock, standard time, for the purpose of receiving and acting upon the an- nual report of the district, electing officers for the ensuing year, fixing the tax rate, and for the purpose of transacting any and all business that may be properly and legally brought before the voters of the said meeting.
 EDWARD J. KELLY, 6-23-3t. Committeeman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-24

Miss Nichols suffered a cracked spine and painful injuries to one of her legs when her plane crashed as she landed here at the end of the first phase of her proposed trans Atlantic flight from New York.
 She said she wanted to fly her damaged plane back to New York, and said she disliked the idea of a train journey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-24

Nearly 8.O00.0O0 acres of irrigat- ed fields in Java are devoted this year to native agricultural crops. recently went from London to Paris to play atsthe French Clonial exhibition,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-24
Lindberghs Can Cross

Moscow, June 24-(UP)-Charles A. Lindbergh must apply to any So- viet embassy or direct to the Soviet foreign office for permission to en- ter or fly over Russian territory, the foeign office said to-day.
 After his application through the usual channels Hike any other American," permission will be granted speedily, 1t was indicated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-24
Not q Chance

Paris, June "A = (UP) - The chances of another transatlantic attempt by Miss Ruth Nichols this summer "are ruined," Captain H. H. Railey, her European manager, said prior to departing for New York last night.
 II received a cable saying the plane was 80 per cent damaged" Railey said. That means that Miss Nichols chances are ruined for the season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-24

Lindbergh, accompanied by his wife, plans to fly to the far east this summer. He plans to go by way of Alaska, and thence possibly over siberian territory on his way to Japan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-24
Second Plane on Way

Harbor Grace, N. F., June 24- (UP)-Another plane, the second within "A hours. scared into the air here to-day and started out across the north Atlantic toward Europe.
 Otto Hillig and Holger Hoiriis of New York departed at 3:24 a. m. EST, for Copenhagen. A west wind helped them at the start Weather conditions were favorable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-24

Copenhagen. Denmark. June 24- (UP)-The air field was ordered In readiness to-day to receive Otto Hil- liz and Holger Hoiriis, over the Att lantic on their way here from New York by way of Harbor Grace, N. F. The field will be lighted at night.
 The flyers, if they arrive without nishap, will be paraded through the streets under the auspices of the aeronautical society and later re- ceive the society's medal of honor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-24

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TWO OTHERs sTARTED

St John, New Brunswick, June 24. -UP)-The airplane Liberty. car- rying Otto Hillig and Holger Hoiriis on an attempted flight to Europe, was out over the Atlantic to-day. but no word of it's progress was re- ceived along the coast. The plane carries no wireless.
 The wireless station here was in communication with the station at Belle Isle Strait but neither heard any report from ships of the plane having been sighted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-24
Ruth Nichols Is
 Very Anxious

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Around World Flyers
 Landed In England
(continued from Page l)

The flying distance from Chester to Moscow, is about 1,650 miles. Post gave the actual flying time across the Atlantic as 16 hours and 55 minutes. While the flyers were lunching Post recounted the trip between mouthfulls.
 Strong headwinds were against us after we reached Ireland. We were not lost but we didn't quite know where we were, so we decided to come down here."
 "It was monotonous over the sea" Post continued, "but after we sight ed land we became excited and thought we were somewhere off southern England. It must have been the fog that put us off,"
 "The machine rehaved perfectly and we never had the slightest ap- prehension. It might have been a mere demonstration flight, the en- zine ran so smoothly.
 "After the first couple of hours we fsaw everything was fine so we let her rip and steered as straight as possible for Europe. Here we are. Now we are setting off again hot foot. If everything goes well, we IIllSIl carry Ou LO mOSCOWs
 Before starting, they consulted the meteorological officer of the field.
 Both flyers were deaf when they landed, from the noise of the mo- tors.
 GERMANY AWAITS THEM Berlin, June 24.-UP)-Luf- thansa officials, preparing to receive Wiley Post and Harold Gatty in their transatlantic plane, Winnie Mae, estimated that the flyers should arrive at Templehof Field, if they come direct from England at aver age speed, sometime between and D. m. to-day.
 In case the aviators are delayed by wind or fog, they will find the air trail lighted from Hanover, to Berlin, after 10 p. m.
 Officials believe the two flyers might have reached Berlin in one flight if they had taken a more southerly course, and presume that they drove through the center of a depression area instead of skirting 1t.
 If Post and Gatty proceed direct to Moscow, they will find lighted air lane as far as Konigsberg. Thereafter they will fly in darkness, but only for few hours, since dawn comes at an early hour in the region they will traverse.
 The Lufthansa company reported good flying weather all over Ger many. Post and Gatty have a strong tailwind ranging from 25 to 27 miles an hour. Visibility was good.
 TWO OTHERS STARTED St John, New Brunswick, June 24. -UP)-The airplane Liberty. car- rying Otto Hillig and Holger Hoiriis on an attempted flight to Europe. was out over the Atlantic to-day. but no word of it's progress was re- ceived along the coast. The plane
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-24
Rooms. Board, Hotels
Rooms and Board

LIVE at Y. Nj. c. A. and have 8 hot shower and a plunge in the pool after your work out. Baseball, ten-
 his. Cafeteria. Rates low. Open all night.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1931-07-08
BY ROBERT j. BENDER
Vice President and General News
Manager, United Press.)
(CODyright, 1917

Naples, Italy, July S.-(UP)-The
next unfinished business before the
world is disarmament with debts at
least temporarily disposed of.
The solution of the Franco-ltalian
naval dispute, it is felt, must be
found before the opening of the
world disarmament conference IN
February.
For that reason, the visit of Sec
rotary Stimson to Italy takes on
fresh significance.
At the February conference. his
tory may be written in a genuine
move to reduce the expenditures OF
the nations on arms, which Presl-
dent Hoover regards as one OF the
most vital steps towards solution OF
the worlds economic trouble.
While Secretary Stimson does not
plan to attend the February con-
ference, newspapers, politicians anG
laymen foresee the inevitabillty OF
his participation in help1ul eX
change of views at this crltlcdI
time, when his arrival is especially
propitious in view of the debt mora
torium accord just reached in PARIS.
Secretary Stimson has SAID repeat
edly that his mission is not poAtlcai'
but merely an occasion for renewing
acouaintances with old friends VINO
occupy posts in Europe similar to
his in the United States. He is well
acquainted with Dino Grandl, the
Italian foreign minister; Ar'stloe
BRAND and Arthur Henderson, Tor
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1931-07-08
BY SIDNEY B. WHIPPLE
Copyright 1881, BY United Pressl


Rye, N. Y. July S.-UP)-Hen-
ry l.. Doherty. 61-year-old utilities
magnate, wrapped his dressing gown
around his frail form, as he sat,
drinking in the sunshine atop the
Westchester Country club, and
banged the table with vigorous
fist.
They think I'm a sick man." he
said. "I'll show them how sick
am. I'm in this fight to q finish,
and when l get into a fight I never
let go until it's over and I'm on
top"
His keen eyes flashed, and a rudy
glow came to his cheeks as he ex-
planned his side of this uproar out
in Kansas" in which his company,
the Cities Service company, Gov
ernor Harry Woodring of Kansas,
and the Kansas City Star have be-
come involved. Plainly he was en-
joying the scrap.
"Woodring is under the influence
OF the STAR, he said. The Star
has been fighting for lower gas
rates, There is commission, as in
many states, whose duty it is to
ity rates. They held no bearings.
We never were given a chance to
present our reasons for our rates.
And then, acting under the infiu-
erce of the Star. Woodring had his
securities commission bar the sale
# Cities Service securities"
See how ridiculous 1t is"-he
chuckled-"On the one hand they
say we're making too much money,
ard on the other they say our Sc
curities aren't safe for Kansas peo-
pie to invest their money in! There's
something wrong in their logic
there"
Continued on Page 16.)
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1931-07-08
Two Aviators Start
This Morning Over
This Perilous Route
Reginald Robbins and H. S.
Stone Left Seattle Early
To-day-Will Be Refuel-
ed High in Air at Nome,
Alaska Hope to Make
Trip in SIS Hours
WILL MAKE 100
MILES AN HOUR

Seattle, July 8 (UP) Two
hardy flyers, with an innovation in
transocean flying, started their
plane. the Forth Worth, through the
fogs of early morning today with
Toxic as the goal of their endeavor.
The men, Reginald Robbins and
H. S. Jones, started on a nonstop
refueling flight at $3.50 am, PMST.
The new idea IN flying was for re-
fueling at Nome, Alaska, taking on
there the last gas load before setting
out across the vast miles to Japan.
They hoped to win large prize
money by being the first ''non-
shoppers to fly the Pacific from
the coast.
Their craft will be refueled at
Nome, Alaska, by Nick Greener and
Jim Mattern who will accompany
them over the treacherous 500 mile
stretch from Fairbanks to Nome.
The Fort Worth flyers are at
tempting to win $4,000 prize Of
fered by a Japanese newspaper for
the first nonstop flight from the
United States to Japan. They hoped
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1931-07-08
Mother Called
Son Back From
Brink OF Death
ROCKEFELLER IS
HOPING TO REACH
TOOTH BIRTHDAY
To-day He Is Celebrating
His 92nd in the Usual
Quiet Way-ls Sure of
Century Mark

Copyright 1881 by the United Press
Tarrytown, N. Y, July SUPP
- John d. Rockefeller, Sr., whose
habit of saving pennies as a farm
boy of eight down in Maravia, N.
Y. led to creation of one of the
worlds largest fortunes, celebrated
his 92nd birthday at his feudal
manor in Pocantico Hills today, and
looked forward to his Tooth.
Twenty years ago when he turned
over to his son control of the Stan
dard Oil Corporation, vast mono
ply representing seven-eights of the
industry, he had achieved the sue
cess he obtained in business. Now he
is engaged. just as earnestly, in liv-
ing to be 100.
"Why I'll live to be 100. I feel as
we'll as I ever did. I'll even beat
100," he told a friend yesterday.
And in accordance with the rules
of living which he has set for hint
self-rules from which he never de-
viates-he planned simple cele-
bration, different from any other
days routine only in the fact that
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