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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
GREEN ELEMENT IN PLANT LIFE
 IS SEP PARATED
Government SCientis is Succeed After Long
 Experiments

Washington--(UP)-Scientists ir the bureau of chemistry and soils of the department of agriculture by an elaborate series of experiments have succeeded in separating chloro- phyll-the green element in plants from the rest of the plant.
 The work of these scientists is ex- pected to be of much value in study ing plant diseases, and also in de- termining plant products syntheti- cally.
 To those who are not scientists. it may be explained that chlorophyll bears much the same relationship to the plant that haemoglobin bears to the human being. The haemoglo- bin in the red blood corpuscle which carries the necessary oxygen through the human body, and the chloro- phyll is the green element which en- ables the plant to convert the carbon dioxide of the air into sugars and cellulose materials.
 Scientists have long knwon that chlorophyll was the pigment whic h caused plants to be green. It abounds in large quantities in most plants, but for some time could not be separated from the various other chemical substances and mixtures. A complicated experiment evolved by the bureau has thoroughly sepa- rated it from the plant.
 In addition. another series of ex- periments had been helpful in sepa- rating the carotin and xanthrphyill from the plant.
 Carotin and xanthophyll are the substances in plants which cause the leaves to turn yellow. or orange, in the autumn, when the suns rays have dried up the chlorophyll. or green pigment, in the plants. Carotin has been known for sometime as a copper colored pigment, but science has never been able to ascertain the value of the substance to plant life, nor have they been able to ascer- tain the exact value of xanthophyll, which is a pale yellow pigment.
 The green chlorophyll pigment has been shown to contain carbon. hydrogen. oxygen. nitrogen and mag nesium. The only practical chemical difference in the organic construction of the green chlorophyll in plants and the red haemoglobin in blood is that the chlorophyll contains magnesium and the haemoglobin contains iron.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
Uncle Rays Corner

The jewel vanished, perhaps being stolen. and is believed to have been cut into small parts.
 Wicked things have been done in the quest for diamonds and the wealth for which they stand. As an example, the story of ''the Moon of the Mountains" diamond may be related. According to the story, this jewel was once the prop erty of a Persian ruler who had brought it back from India as plunder of war. That was in the year 1747.
 The Persian ruler was murdered. and soldier obtained the diamond. He sold it to a Jewish trader for two Arabian horses and $2,500 in cash. Three Aremenian brothers learned of the purchase and offered to pay double the price for the jewel. When their offer was re- fused, they killed the Jewish trader. In a quarrel among themselves. two of the Armenians were killed. The third escaped to Russia, sold the diamond to the Empress Cath erine, was made a Russian noble and received money to the value of $45O, 900.
 The largest diamond on record was found In South Africa. Tn It's rough state 1t was as large as a mans fist, weighed about 2t ounces. and was called "the Culiinan dia- mond." This diamond was cut into nine large diamonds and many small ones.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29

We are nation of fixers" and therefore the police cannot depend even on good citizens for help in putting down crime, declares Bruce Smith, noted investigator, who has made fifty special surveys of police conditions here and abroad. Law enforcement and decent policemen body" is ready to buy special privi- lege and fix politicians. MT Smith writes in Redbook magazine.
 We are the greatest nation of fixers in the world. The crooked politician fixes the troubles of his law.breaking constituents. The rich father fixes the difficulties growing out of his sons irresponsible be- havior.
 The typical Englishman is the natural ally of every English police- man. In & very large measure the superior performance of police work is due to the fact that the British public wants to have the laws obeyed. You find no crowds around Scotland Yard seeking non-enforce- ment of the laws. The British sub .iect regards himself as one who is in the first line of defense against crime and criminals. He is a kind of crime militiaman.
 ITO one familiar with the Amer ican ciewpoint, a rather general ac- ceptance of the criminals code which holds that it is wrong or in- advisable to help the police, it is an amazing experience to observe an English criminal investigation. Now, a detective has to have information. Much as we like to believe in them, there are no Sherlock Holmeses in the world. Your English detective can get all the assistance he requires from any law abiding citizen. In America the average citizen has adapted the gangster's viewpoint to this extent: he believes it is danger ous to help the police.
 'I am satisfied that if American police authorities made a firm stand for strict adherence to constitution al guarantees. that one thing alone would start return of that public confidence which is so vital to the situation under discussion. Under the prevailing state of non-cooper- Iation between the police and the public, a certain number of cases cannot be successfully prosecuted. I am not talking about prohibition crimes: I mean hold-ups and every other kind of felony.
 "The police say they resort to the third degree because they cannot get the support of the American public. Juries of citizens acquit fel- ons who are palpably guilty of the crimes with which they are charged. -sometimes-they confessed under third degree torture, Why are Americans so ready to believe anything, no matter how reprehen- sible, of their policemen? I can tes- tify that the majority of policemen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29

No appeal is to be taken for James s. Sullivan, one of the trio serving 8 long term in the states prison at Wethersfield. Attorney A. Henry Weisman, Sullivan's counsel. stated today. Notices of appeal in the cases of Amerigo Distefano and Baron J. Torkomian,, sentenced along with Sullivan, are expected to be filed soon as extensions of the time limit for the appeals were granted by Judge Frank P. Me-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
OBITUARY

PERESADA - Andrew Peresada, age 16 years, son of Mir and Mrs Wasili Peresada of Watertown, died this morning at the Waterbury hos pital following a short illness. Be- sides his parents, he leaves two brothers, Harry and Aleksei; three sisters Hapia, Lena and Emilia, all of Watertown.
 The body was removed to the De- links x Sons undertaking parlors, IT Congress avenue from where the funeral will be held Friday after noon at o'clock. Burial will be in Pine Grove cemetery,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
SOVIET RADIO
 FAN BREAKS BAN

-NoZnesensk, Ussr A radio fan is a radio fan, and the
 virus of radioites is more potent than Communist propaganda, for - what is more allurinS than the magic of distance?
 Instead of obeying orders and boring his listeners with local Soviet lectures and programs sane tified by the local committee of Communists, the radio control man
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29

Cullinan diamond, abOuttwo-thiris
 actual size.
 It was a diamond. the largest which had been found in the New World. The master sold it for Si5,O0O. Later. while still In It's rough state. it was sold over again for &1G5,0O0. Then it was cut Into m oval form. was named 'the star of tho S0uth." and bought for Q prince who lived in India. The price was s400,0OO.
 The slave who found "tho Star of inc south" was given her free. dom and n small reward in money.
 AnMher famous diamond Tho Great Mogul," was found In Indn, In lta rough state, lt weighed nboul i've Ounces, It was named nfteF a king, called tho uPent M0gul, who held power threo centuries ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29

at anovo-Voznesensk took his listeners to the cafes and cabarets of Europe, to a meeting of White cmigres in Budapest. and even to a Roman Catholic mass.
 The latter reused the ire of the local Society of the Goddess, who lodged complaint with the ART Association of the Revolutionary Radio FronD. The fate of his en- terprisins radio fan is unknown, but may be imagined.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
EA('lT RRlT1SIIcE

Genoa. Italy, April 29-UP) - Innocente Eaiguerra. Italian heavy weight champion, left today for Par is where he will meet the English title-holder in a 12-round bout at the velodrome D'Hiver. The match is sponsored by the Paris American Legion
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
CRUSHED REVOLT

Sac Paulo, Brazil, April 29--UP) The Brazilian government crushed a military. outbreak within a few hours yesterday and e-established complete calm today in the Sac Paulo region.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
FAMOUS DIAMONDS

A negro woman. a slave, was at work in a diamond mine in Brazil. in the year 1858. Suddenly she spied a glittering object about the size of a robins eye. She picked II up and carried 1t to her master.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
FUNERALS

The funeral of Miss Mary O'Don-
 nell was held this morning at S:15 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street to the Immaculate Conception church where a solemn requiem mass was celebrated at o'clock. Burial was lin Calvary cemetery. The pallbear- CTS were Henry and Martin Hayden, George and Frank Bergin, Walter Meehan and John Dillon.
 | The funeral of Eustacchio Racano is to be held Friday morning at 7:15 o'clock from his home, 26 Seymour street to Our Lady of Mount Carmel church at 9 o'clock. Burial will be | in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Archie Bercier was held this morning at S:3O o'clock from the Belleville funeral home, 6S ! East Clay street to St Anne's church where a solemn requiem mass was celebrated at o'clock by Rev James Tyler assisted by Rev Rocco Guer- riero as deacon and Rev Ernest Boileau, sub-deacon. Special music was rendreed by the choir with Miss Marie Gervais as soloist. Burial was lin Calvary cemetery, Father Tyler
  The pallbearers were c. Vaught. J. Robbie. J. Mcdonald. l.. Burness, E. Kind, and C. Eisenbart.
 The funeral services for Miss Sally Benson are to be held tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock at her home. 29 Catherine avenue, Rev Richard Hegarty officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove cemetery
 The funeral of Mrs Frederick F. Feest is to be held tomorrow after noon at ? o'clock from her home, 50 Bishop street to St Johns Episcopal church where services will be con- ducted at 2:3O o'clock by Rev Ar thur F. McKenny. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs Ellen Carson is to be held tomorrow morning at o'clock from the home of her daughter. Mrs W. II. Lyons of Bris- fol street Thomaston to St Thomas church at 9:3O o'clock and burial will be in old St Joseph's cemetery, this city.
 The funeral or Carmine Quattroc- chic will be held tomorrow morn mg at 9:15 o'clock from his home, 19O Abbott avenue to Our Lady of Lourdes church at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs Giovannina Perrella will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from her home. 55 South street to Our Lady of Lourdes church at 10:45 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral services for Wesley Taylor are to be held tomorrow aft ernoon at 5 o'clock at the home of lis daughter. Mrs Vibert Richard sen, 36 Whittlesey avenue, Rev Richard Hegarty of the First Methodist church officiating assisted by Rev Thomas Feltman of the Advent Christian church. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29

Advancing years are the glory of the Chinese, and it is said to be po- lite to suppose your Chinese guest to be much older than his or her stated age.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29

The temperature of the moon varies from 216 degrees Fahrenheit, when the sun is shining on it, to PAS degrees below zero when away from the sun.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29

CLlFPOnD- will Do . first Rl- nlyeraaFy TegUiem high mass pn Frls day nornlgE. hi h EFbne's ahylnP i pRtPlgk Clifford,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
DIED.

DIED.
 Eustacchio Racano of 26 Seymour St, Funeral Friday morning at 7:i5 o'clock to Our Lady of Mount Carmel church. Burial In Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29

The funeral of Mrs Giovannina Perrella will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from her home. 55 South street to Our Lady of Lourdes church at 10:45 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29

of requiem will Do celebrated Thurs day morning Rt 7i30 o'clock Rt St FPRneis Xavier church fOF. iha 70. pore vf the soul of inc lale Mrs Mary keannD,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
MASS NOTICE |.

MeINTYnI;--A first anniversary mass tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock al the Sacred Heart church for the Pe' pose Of the soul of the late Patrick J, Mcintyre,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29

The funeral or Carmine Quattroc- chic will be held tomorrow morn. mg at 9:15 o'clock from his home 1aO Abbott avenue to Our Lady oi Lourdes church at 10 o'clock. Buria v;:ll be in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21
ADDITIONAL SPORTS
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21
DO YOU KNOW THAT

Some of the accepted worlds records in track and field athletics aren't actually the best in the uni- verse. For instance, Pat Ryan's hammer throw record of 188 feet inches. Fred Too- tell, the Olympic champ in 1924, several times tossed the ball and wire over 200 feet after he had be- come coach. Eric Krenz once hurled the discus 180 feet. and Paul Jessup, the cham- pion, once sailed 1t over ITO {. but his accepted - record is only 189 feet s inches. John Kuck, American Olympic champion In the shotput in 1928. threw the Javelin 23S feet and at the time the worlds record was only 218. Herman Erik has ex- ceeded 52 feet with the lead ball time after time but Ralph Roses world record is 51 feet. Phil Edwards gal loped a quarter in 48 3-5 seconds but Ted Meredith holds the record at ~ 2-5. The reason is that these were practice or ex- hibition marks without eagle-eye supervision.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21
Helen Wills Moody
 Retains Ability

Manchecster-B By The Sea. Mass. July 21.-(UP).-Two more com paratively easy matches faced Mrs Helen Wills Moody to-day in her quest for the annual Essex County clubs women's singles tennis cham pionship.
 In a third-round morning match Mrs. Moody was to face Mrs. Ary J. Lamme of Rye, N. Y., and bar ring q surprising upset she was to oppose Charlotte Miller of New York in the afternoon.
 The coast court queen lost but five games in winning first and SOC ond round matches yesterday. She beat Mrs. Robert Morris of Boston. 6-0, 6-1. and eliminated Margaret Blake of Lenox, 8-3, 6-1.
 In feature match to-day Mar jorIe Morrill, of Dedham was to meet Dorothy Andrus of Stamford, Conn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21
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DAILY NEWS LETTER

Chicago-The traditional benefit and social, or the community pound party" for the impover- ished village preached has disap- peared because his salary has been increased.
 A system whereby the more highly paid clergymen are as- sessed a small percentage of their salaries has been adopted by a California conference of the Methodist Episcopal church.
 This is in line with the gen. eral movement to raise the stand ard of ministerial remuneration" said Dr John Thompson, pastor of the Chicago Temple.
 We already have & modified form of that equalization process in effect in the Rock River con- ference" he continued. We also have what might be called a mini- mum wage in Chicago for Metho- dist preachers. As superintendent of the City Missionary society, guarantee a minimum of $2,o0O and parsonage to every active clergyman who has a family.
 Several months ago move ment was launched in the Rock River conference for voluntary contribution by the higher paid ministers up to two per cent of their income to be distributed among the pastors and missionar- ies in the poorer districts. Vir- tually all agreed to cooperate.
 ''All over the country this move- ment is under way. with confer ences either voting a compulsory assessment, as in California, or making 1t voluntary, as here in Rock River conference. I expect to see 1t presented on the floor of the next Methodist general con- ference at Atlantic City in May, 1892, by leaders from Chicago"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21
WatertOWn Socks
 Legion Rival 21-3

Al Deland's Watertown Legion nine eliminated the East Hamp- ton nine yesterday at New Brit ain in a game which turned out to be q batting drill for the Towners who pounded two Hampton pitch CTS all over the lot for 17 hits and Q 21 to 3 victory. The winners start ed off like champions and pushed ten runs over in the first inning.
 By virture of their victory the Watertown nine will enter the state scmi-fnals meeting Bristol in the Hardware City Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Jarlett who hurled yesterday will probably pitch against Tommy Monahan's Bell Citiyiteg
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21
Business Service

51 Business Services Rendered
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21
What Is the difference In the swing of the iron and the wood?

In making wood shot the club should be at the back of the ball. sweeping blow as compared to the crisp descending blow of the iron shot. Because the iron clubs have shorter shafts, one must stand closer to the ball and use 6 more open stance.
 The iron swing Is more abbre- viated and requires less pivot. At the top of the backswing for an iron, the club makes q varying angle with the ground from 10 to 35 degrees, whereas with The wood club in the backswing the club usually is parallel with the ground
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21

STATE OF CONNECTICUT. District
 of Waterbury, SIS. Probate Court.
 July 14th, 1881.
 ESTATE OF Sarah C. Martin, 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 hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly mt. tested within said time, will be de- barred q recovery. All persons in- debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 MARY LOUISE MARTIN. 7-2O-3t Administratrix.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21
STAFFORD SPRINGS VS
 BRIDGEPORT LEGION

stafford Springs, July 21.-- strazza Posts Legion nine will play the fast Bridgeport Junior Legion nine at New Britain Saturday, jn the state semi-finals. stafford won this right and the championship of khe fourth district by eliminating Willimantic. This is Stafford's initial effort while Bridgeport reached the national semi-finals ana was defeated at Buffalo, N. r.. last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21
STATE OF CONNECTICUT. District

STATE OF CONNECTICUT. District
 of Waterbury, SIS. Probate Court.
 July goth, 1881.
 ESTATE OF William J. Vance, late of San Francisco. Cal. leaving estate in said District, of Water bury. deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Waterbury. hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly at- tested within said time, will be de- barred n recovery. All person in- debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to WILLIAM J. VANCE,
 7-20-3t Administrator
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, District

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, District of Waterbury. SIS. Probate Court, July 17th, 1891.
 ESTATE OF Frank IT. Crocker. late of the Town of Waterbury. in said District, deceased.
 Tho Court of Probate for the Dls- trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for tho creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly at tested within said time, will be de- barred Il recovery. All persons in debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 CLIFFORD A. PECK, 7-20-3t Administrator.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21
LAUNCHES LAND PLANES

London. = Seaplanes have been launched from ships. but the launching of planes on land by catapults Is something new. The Royal Air Force has developed a catapult machine for this purpose at the Farnsborough experimental air feld. It recently launched a 0-ton bomber within space of 100 feet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21
NOTICE

A hearing on the application of l.. S. Miestead (Columbia Service Station), for approval certificate to install retail and wholesale gasoline filling station at 1256 Thomaston Ave-, will be held on July 29th, 1881, at 11:30 q. m., D. s. T., In the Mayors office, City Hall. Waterbury, Connecticut, as provided by General Statute.
 Signed:
 FRANK HAYES, 7-1S3t Mayor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Yesterday Games.

Yesterday Games. Chicago 1, Brooklyn 0. Boston at Pittsburg (rain). (Only games scheduled).
 Games Today. Brooklyn at Chicago. New York at St Louis. Philadelphia at Cincinnati. Boston at Pittsburg.
 Games Tomorrow. Boston at Chicago. Philadelphia at St Louis. Brooklyn at Pittsburg. New York at Cincinnati.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21
CARNERA OF PURPLE BACKGROUND

Historians in Undine. Italy. have discovered that Primo Carnara. mammoth heavyweight boxer, is descended from a family of early Italian artistocrnts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21
MAJOR LEAGUE LEADERS

(By United Prcss) Following Statistics compiled by the United Press include games of July 20:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21
CURLING ON WINTER
 pROG1RAM

The sport of curling has been added to the program of the winter Olympic games at Lake Placid, N.
 Y., In February of 1882.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21

Advertisers are reported to be backing many of the hosts of swimmers attempting to master the English Channel this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21
35 USED CARS

Each carries the Famous Stude- baker Pledge. giving you a day trial. You alone arc the judge. 1880 Essex 4-Door Sedan ...$4b0 LOO Studebaker 4-Pass Coupe. owner wants to sell; no use for car ................ 7b.00 1928 Nash 4-Pass Victoria Coupe. Real nice shape .$495. .00 Buick Standard 5-Pass Sedan. Looks like new. Good tires .S550.00 Studeabker <-Door Sedan ...$2+b.O0 GEGHAN & ALLERTON, INC.
 379 West Main St.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21

Nine thousand seamen of eight navies were lresent at the recent celebration at Litau of the founda- ton of Latvia's navy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21

Methodist salaries in Chicago run from $2,000 to $12,000 or $15,- 900 Q year