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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
Two Planes Started
 Early This Morning
 Over The Atlantic
Col Lindbergh and His Lady on Their Tour to Orient-Brave English Girl on Way to Moscow-Graf Zeppelin Is Pushing Ahead Into Arctic
NAUTILUS SPEEDS ON TO
 TRY LUCK UNDER THE ICE
(Ity United I'rcSs)

Ovc and to-day followed to from New York; Tngh
 
 
  lin
  of |ArtIc Amy Johnson, o Hull fsf
  within from England from Australia.
 The Zeppelin, scientific exploration be shafcn six days Hugo ECkencr us comm by Sir Hubc Wilkins, been undergoing on undo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28

Worcester, Mass, July 2S-(UP) Apparently driven by destitute conditions to holding up a fellow lodger. Christopher A. Eustice. 47, an unemployed salesman. lost his courage and after nervously firing a half dozen shots ran to his room and killed himself. He had been unemployed for some time and half-inished notes in his bare quarters indicated he had contem- plated suicide for several days. He died after slashing his throat.
 Reconstructing the unusual af- fair police believe Eustice waited In the corridor of, his rooming house early to-day with the in- tention of holding up George Sam pson. street car company employe. ss he left for work. Ac-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
BRISTOL GIRLS WERE ABDUCTED
 BY FILIPIN0S
Two Fifteen Year Old Lasses Now in Custody and So Are the Alleged AbduCtOrS

New York. July 28-UP)-Two Filipino chefs have been held without bail on charges of abduct' ing two fifteen year old Connect' cut girls. Three weeks ago Anna Grizok, 10 Beach street and Anna Bida, 1S7 Burlington street. both of Bristol, Conn, came to New York and met Ponciano Domingo and Nick Conception.
 A few days ago the Grizok girl wrote letter to a friend in Bris- tol. and she immediately apprised the runaway girls mother of her daughters whereabouts. Soon af- ter Mrs Grizok arrived in the city Sunday, detectives from the Simp- son street station crashed into an apartment. and found the two girls and the Filliplnos occupying sep aratc rooms.
 The two chefs told the sleuths as gesture of chivalry they had taken the girls to their apartment, when they found them wandering about the street. The girls have been turned over to the custody of the Bronx Children's society to wait disposition of the Fillipinos case.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
GRAF ZEPPELIN HASTENS FLIGHT
 TOWARDS POLE
Dropped Down By Russian Ice-Breaker Yesterday English Girl Flyer Is
 Trying Dangerous Dash

Berlin. July 2S-- (UPD- The Graf Zeppelin alighted for n few moments alongside the Soviet ice breaker Malygin during the night off Hooker Island. in silent Bay. and continued toward the pole to- day, reports reaching here said.
 The big dirigible made contact with the little polar tourist ship at 7:30 D. m. last night (2:30 D.. m. yesterday). the reports said.
 The Zeppelin sighted the Maly- gin early in the evening, circlinS low over the ice breaker. Dr Hugh Eckener. In command. sent mes sage to the ship advising the cap tain he intended to come down.
 Arrangemtns were made and the airship few moments later nov ed slowly alongside and was moored to the ship. The tourists on the ice-breaker. including Gen. Umberto Mobile, Italian explorer and aviator, greeted the scientists
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
TWO PRIESTS HAD T0ILEAVE VERA
 CRUZ PROVINCE
Catholic Churches There Are Being Badly De- spoiled = Chief of PO- lice Said to Be Back of HOOdlumS

Vera Cruz, Mexico, July 28.- (UP)-Two Catholic priests left to- day for Mexico City as a result of violent outbreaks in the church and state feud. They are Justine De La Mora, curate of the parish of the Church of the Assumption, and Rev Rafael Rosas. Father Rosas was reported badly wound ed in an attack on church dur ing services last weekend, but was not injured. The priests left of their own volition. They sought to depart without ceremony, but were recognized at the railroad station and a large crowd gathered. They immediately entered the coacn, to avoid a demonstration.
 Father Rosas, interviewed by the United Press correspondent on the train, said he was in the pulpit when the firing occurred at ms church as a group of men rusheu in, but that he was not hlt. he said he believed Police Chief Petro Aguierre was back of the attacK.
 Visitors from Jalapa, capital oi Vera Cruz state. arriving Tn vera Cruz. said the cathedral ana churches there were badly dam- aged by mobs. The altars and other property were burned.
 Federal forces now guard the churches in Jalapa. they said. The outbreaks followed an attempt on the life of Governor AdaIberto Tajeda last week. The governor has supported the state law reduc- ing the number of priests in the entire state to one to every 100000 inhabitants-or about II priests for the whole state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
$44,548,357
 IN LIABILITIES
 $lO0 IN ASSETS
Bankruptcy Petition Filed in Brooklyn, N. ", By Man, Who Called Him. self a Clerk

New York, July 2S-(UP) - Manhattan real estate operators were amazed today by the bank ruptcy petition filed by Jeremiah F. Donovan. Brooklyn, who des- cribcd himself as a clerk and list ed liabilities of $44.548,357.13 a. gainst assets of $10O. The petition. howevr. had the appearance Of technical litigation when 1t set forth that all but $84,443.47 of the liabilities were secured by high class mortgages on Manhattan real estate.
 Realtors expressed the opinion Donvon was a professional oper- ator, that it was likely the matter would be settled through appoint ment of n receiver, and that none of the property would have to be disposed of to settled claims. Don- ovan has been living In a single furnished room.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
QUARANTINE HAS
 BEEN ARRANGED
 TOST0P DISEASE

New York, July 2S.-(UPD- Visitors were barred to-day from some childrcn's boarding house camps, and institutions after health officers from three states had decided on such action in an effort to prevent spread of infan- tile paralysis which has broken out In Brooklyn. A total of 26G cases have been reported the last week. Virtually all victims are un- der 15 years of age. There have been a number of deaths.
 Health Commissioner Shirley w. Wynne, hoping to prevent q gem eral epidemic, called a meeting of health officers from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut and officials of the United States pub lie health service. The health of ficers, meeting at Wynnes office here. decided to bar visitors from children's institutions because 1t has been found adults in good health sometimes communicate the disease as readily as victims. Two children died of the disease in Westchester county yesterday and 12 cases were reported at New Haven, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
IT COSTS PLENTY TOTAKE LIQUOR
 INTO CANADA

Buffalo, N. r.. July 28-(UP)- It costs $5 and the loss of the bottle to bring q bottle of liquor from "wet' Canada into dry" United States. but 1t cost Buffalo man $107.50 to take the same quantity into Canada.
 Edward Hager, was fined that amount when he was convicted on a charge of illegal possession of liauor in Port Colborne, Ont. magistrates court. ontario police said they found bottle labeled "American rye whiskey" in Ha- gers automobile when he stopped near Port Colborne to attend a party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
FARMERS BEGIN HARVESTING OF
 GRASSHOPPERS
Lost All Hope of Getting Any Grain in Nebraska, So Gather Up the Grain Eaters

Gothenburg, Neb, July 2S-(UP) Huge homemade machines known as "Bulkers'' rolled across Nebras- ka fields today as farmers "har- vested" bushels of greylsh-ycllow. devasting grasshoppers instead of the tons of grain which they had hoped to reap.
 Fighting no longer with any hope of saving this years corps. many farmers stored their thresh- CTS and went into action with the "bulkers" which scooped up the swarming insects from the barren fields and tossed them into oil containers. The insects were dumped in piles to be burned. Farmers hoped that by killing off this years horde the danger of n similar invasion next year could be reduced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
ARMY FLYERS HAD TO JUMP WHILE
 4,OOO FEET UP

Winthrop. Mass, July 28-(UP)
 Two members of the Army Air Corps at Boston airport dropped more than 4,000 feet with para chutes when their safety belts broke as an experimental mon plane inverted with jolt here last night.
 Lieutenant Olaf r. Pierson of Caribou, Me. landed in five feet of water off Winthrop Beach, while Private Fred O'Neil of Wa tereown, N. r.. landed among au- tomobile traffic on Winthrop Shore drive. The plane. owned by the Engineers Aircraft corpora ton of Stamford, Conn, fell into the ocean and was wrecked. The accident followed Pierson's effort to straighten out defective ailerons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
Throws Hat Into
 The Ring To-day
 With Statement
Willing to Accept Honor and Become Standard Bearer of Republican Party Under Conditions Wants United Party to Hand Him the Honor
ASKS SUPPORT
 FOR CONWAY

George F.. Tracy, one of the city's best known business men, in a formal statement to-day made himself available for the republi- can mayoralty nomination. He IS willing to accept the honor and De- come his party's standard bearer on conditions. He asks the solid support of the republicans of Wa terbury for Attorney Theobold E. Conway, newly chosen chairman of the republican town committee, and stipulates that if the nomina- ton Is officially rendered to him, that it comes from a united party. MT Tracy makes it very emphatic that he will not represent or con- slider any overtures from anyone man or any group.
 9he attitude of MT Tracy. presi- dent and treasurer of the Tracy
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
WORCESTER SALESMAN TRIED TO BE BANDIT, BUT LOSES HIS
 NERVE AND KILLS HIMSELF

, cording to Sampson the man step ped from behind clothes rack as he passed and with pistol in one hand and a hammer in the other ordered him to throw up His hands. Sampson said Eustice stood for a moment as one dazed and without touching his intended vic- tim started shooting excitedly. One of the shots struck Sampson in his hand and he swooned. When he regained consciousness. Eustice had disappeared and Sampson mo- tified police.
 In the dead mans room were found about 100 cartridges for the pistol he carried. The condition of the bed and the presence of dozens of cigarette stumps showed he spent a sleepless night planning his unsuccessful act.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28

Hartford, Conn. July 2S.-(UP) -Governor Wilbur l.. Cross an nounced today that the Hartford county grand jury would inVesti- gate the fatal crash of two army airplancs over Newington last week.
 His announcement was made after q conference with Chier Justice William M. Maltbie and States Attorney Hugh M. Aicorn. The step was believed advisable because of possibility there may be criminal liability connected with the death of the aviators," :" the governors announcement said,
 The grand jury inqsiry will take the place of the board of investi- gation requested by State Aviation Commissioner Charles l.. Morris because of imnlication of Deputy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
GRAND JURY TO INVESTIGATE
 FATAL CRASH IN WHICH TWO
 ARMY MEN MET THEIR DEATHS

Aviation Commissioner Jack Nenox in the accident. Army officers have asserted that a plane resem- bled that Lenox admitted flying in the vicinity caused two ships of an army formation to collide and crash. two avators being killed and two others escaping with parachutes.
 The grand jury headed by At torney Benedict M. Holden. which was summoned originally before the investigation of the F. F.. Kingston & Co crash. probably will handle the inquiry.
 Governor Cross pointed out 2 committee of Investigation would be handicapped by lack of power to summon witnesses and put them under oath and by lack of trained invastisstara.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
PRESIDENCY OF
 SPAIN REPUBLIC

Madrid, July 2S-(UP)-Candi- dates for the presidency of the new republic of Spain were con sidered by the historic constitution al congress in session here to-day:
 Niceto Alcala Zamora, head or the government formed after the departure of Alfonso XIII. former king. last spring. was among the most prominent leaders mentioned. Others were Manuel B. Cissio. Jose Manoel Pedregal, Felipe Sam chez Roman, Dr Gregorio Maranon and Alejandro Lerroux. present foreign minister.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
THERE WAS PLOT
 TO WRECK TRAIN

Bucharest, Rumania. July 28-- UP)-Police charges of & nation- wide plot to wreck train carry ing royal guests to the wedding of Princess Ileana at Sinaia Sunday caused a sensation to-day.
 The roundup resulted in some 100 persons being arrested in Jassy, a dozen in Bessa rab bia and several in other cities. The police said . bomb had exploded on the Bucharest Ploesti railroad a short time before the wedding trian was scheduled to pass the spot.
 Princess 1leana was married to Archduke Anton of Hapsburg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
LINDBERGH
 AN D WIFE
 ARE AWAY
Flew to the Capital Yes= terday on Their First Leg of 1000 Mile Vaca= ton Tour Over Many World Zones

Washington. July WPD- Charles A. Lindbergh made final preparations to-day for the flight on which he and his wife will pion- eer a northwest passage from the Atlantic scaboard to the orient.
 The Lindbcrghs flew here yes terday, fully equipped for the 1000 mile flight. They expected to start on the next leg of the trip this afternoon or tomorrow.
 Their route lies through north ern Canada, Alaska, Eastern Si- beria and thence 10 Japan and China. It travcrscs some of the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
CHAMPION GOLFERS
 IGNORED
Waterbury Threw Out a Jimmy Walker Welcome To-day to Billy Burke, Johnny Golden, Leo Diegel and Johnny Farrell
BY JOHN A. CLUNEY

To the shrill of fife, beat or drum and cheers of admirers four of America's greatest opponents of the game of golf were welcomed in splendid fashion cary this aft ernoon as they arrived in Water bury. Billy Burke, Johnny Golden, Leo Diegel and Johnny Farrell. here to play an IS hole exhibition match at the Mattatuck Country Club. arrived in this city at 12:19 after which they were met at the Union Station by q committee re- presenting the directorate of the Mattatuck Club under whose au- spices their appearance was made
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
BY JOHN R. BEAL ted Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent
 New York, July 28 - tUP) - Two planes took off from Floyd Bennett Field here today. headed into cloud bank overhangine the waters off Long Island. and raced across the Atlantic
 One headed for Moscow on a round the world flight, and the other headed for Turkey. 1t was the second takeOff for each plane. heavy loads forcing landings on at tempts 10 start the projected flights several days ago.
 Their departures were timed within 17 minutes of one another; and each plane charted it's course to follow the northern ship planes from Harbor Grace. N. F., on ad- vice of the weatherman.
 Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Hcrndon, Jr, lifted their Reliance Monoplane into the air at Floyd Bennett Field at 5:19 a. m., EST, and headed for Moscow, their first scheduled stop on the globe-gird- ling attempt.
 A few minutes earlier. Russell Boardman and John Polando lift cd their Bellanca plane, Cape
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
Ldte Bulletins
FISHING TRIP NO ALIBI

New York, July 28-(UP)-A fishing trip alib didn't do Patrick Palmer of 143 w. 18th street, any good when he was taken before Magistrate Overton Harris in West Side court and fined $10 charge of keeping his night club at 342 w. 58th street open after a. Palmer said his guests merely wait ting until he got his fishing paraphernaia together
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
WREN NESTS IN SCARECROW

Woodmont, Conn., July 28-(UP)-"What's the use" says Salvatore Miano. He erected scarecrow to keep the birds away from valued cherry tree and found wrens nest in pocket of the coat week later
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
AGED MAN SEEKS WEE

New Philadelphia, O., July 28-(UP)-S w. Tru- shal 60, has asked police to find him wife. He wants to hire housekeeper and if she suits him, he will propose. The only requirements necessary that the applicant be between 35 and 40 years old and be good cook,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
BILLY SUNDAYS HOME TOWN RELIEVES

Winona Lake, Ind, July 28-(UP)-Blly Sunday home town which for years has barred Sunday ments in accord with the noted evangest's teachings has relented to the extent of permitting Sunday bath ing. Followers of Sunday have, however threatened to fight this on the grounds that the new ordinance desecrates the Sabbath
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
YOUNGSTERS MARRIED ON DARE

St Louis, July 28-(UP)--Richard Fitzmaurice Is, dared to marry 15year-od girl he had known but 48 hours. They married without a ring Re- gently Ftzmaurice filed suit for annument grounds ring was necessary to make the marriage legal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
HE WAS ASHAMED OF HER GOLF

Madison, Wis, July 28-(UP)-Mrs Max Fisher granted divorce by Judge Samuel B. Schen when she testified that although she fairly good golf er, her husband refused to go the links with her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
LUTHERAN TWINS ORDAINED

New Douglas III, July 28-(UP)-Alwin and Ed win Prange, twins who graduated from the Capital university at Columbus, O., June s. have been ordained ministers of the Lutheran church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
COLLIE DOG SAVES VILLAGE

Weiersville, O., July 28-(UP)-Ths village was saved from destruction by fire when collie dogs barks aroused enough volunteers to form bucket brigade
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28

This shows the trail that Colonel Charles I"dleg and his via Alaska siberia and the Kurc islands some the pr
 miles, Ottawa to Churchill l2ao miles, Churchill to Baker Lake 300 $50 miles Point Barrow to Nome $50 miles Nome Karsn Sbc- Toko miles, definite schedule will maintained niCt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
THEY STOLE STEEL TOWER

Dodge City, Kas, July 28- 1UPJ-Ambitious thieves unbolted the steel tower of William Warnken's 1Ofoot windmill, loaded it in truck with a block and tackle and carried it away.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
SHAVED AFTER 67 YEARS

67, recently shaved by barber for the first time in his ife He baked when the idea of haircut was suggested.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, July 2s.--fUP) The treasury net balance for July 20 was $309, ,694 .992.65
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
Weather

Tonight and Wednesday Generally Fair and Warm Complete Weather Report Page 2.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-06-19
WARDS RIVERSIDES
are Turning in Amazing Mileage
Records All Over America! -.
-. ~, 1000, $1,000, s6, 900 MILES!

AFTER ALL buy tire for thngnd that's
n do ~hn Riverside
$4,000 miles, And Mr. Puarea Of Portland re writes about
Rvs have covered miles and still
Ema Washington, Riverside
miles, These typical and
anduEac aiunao Ruae;
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-06-19
M|NOT MAN NAMED
KIP. CHANCELLOR
L. M. Swigart Elected Wednes-
day; Darlington Next Con-
vention City

Grand Forks, June 19.-(R-L. M.
Swigart, Minot, was elected grand
chancellor of the North Dakota grand
lodge of the knights of Pythias at a
business session of the order Wednes-
day, and Darlington was selected as
the 1883 biennial meeting place OF the
next grand lodge, which will convene
the third Tuesday in June.
Other officers elected included r.
F.. Dow, Minot, vice grand chancellor;
I. c. B. Smith, Osnabrock, grand pre-
late: w. F. Sprake, Casselton, grand
keeper of the records and seal; H. G.
Bentley. Darlington, grand keeper of
the eXchequer; E. T. Sullivan, Minor.
grand master of arms; E. G.. Allison.
Fargo, grand inner guard; and G. w.
Gebhard, Leeds, grand outer guard.
A. T. Felland. Maddox, G. H.
Bowlby, Devils Lake, and T. ]. Bur-
beck, Cathay, were elected trustees.
E. c. Anderson, Fargo, was named
supreme representative and H. c.
Lynn, Linton, and L. G. Davenport,
Fargo. were selected as trustees of
the Pythian home. The meetings
closed Wednesday afternoon with re-
ports of the law, insurance and bud
get committees and the installation OF
the new officers.
Mrs. Esther Bymers. Doyon, was
elected grand chief Of the Pythiar
sisters at the closing session Of thei,
convention held In connection with
grand lodge meeting Of the Knights.
Other officers elected were Mrs
Grand Kingzett. Clyde. grand SEN
ior; Nancy Anderson, Leeds, gran6
junior; Jennie Turner. Bismarck
grand mistress of records and cor
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-06-19
COMMISSION HEARS
FROM BOTH SIDES

Washington, June l9.-(P)-The In
terstate Commerce Commission
Thursday began hearing from both
sides of the question regarding the
appeal of the railroads for increased
freight rates.
Some of the letters and kilograms
were sent before the railroads filed
their petition for Is per cent raise
Wednesday,. Others we're sent immed.
itely after dispatches told of the fill
in.
Many were addressed to President
Hoover and referred to the commits
sion by his secretary.
Nearly score of protests were
made public at the commission Of
fices. A few indicating a belief that
favorable action would be In the pub
lie interest have been received.
The railroad commission of North
Dakota telegraphed a protest on be-
half of the people Of the state. Many
business concerns throughout the
country also protested.
The United States Fisheries asso-
citation suggested the railroads be re-
lieved of some of their taxes and that
these be transferred to motor trucks
The North Dakota railroad COM
missioners asserted that they object
ed to "any such procedure as being
unlawful and denying the people OF
North Dakota their inherent rights.
1--WE deny the existence" the tele-
gram continued, "of any emergency
requiring general freight rate in.
creases and urge that such petition
be dismissed. We insist that the car.
riers be required to proceed In the
manner prescribed by law and tha'
any tariffs filed continuing increase.
be subject to protest and suspension
We assert that economic conditions
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-06-19
RAILROAD BOARD SENDS BRIEF
PROTESTING BOOST IN RATES

related to rates from other origins
and we mostly earnestly object to a
general investigation of coal rates un-
less all coal rates except those on
North Dakota lignite) are involved.
I'VE believe. however. that no gen.
eral investigation is necessary at this
time. and we move that the carriers
petition be dismissed"
Larkin To Washington
Larkin left Thursday for Washing
ton to confer with representatives of
other states regarding the proposal
of the increase rates.
Larkin will meet with other COM
rlissionerS at special meeting called
for members of the National Associa-
ton of railroad and utility commits
sioners in Washington Saturday.
Outlining of a cooperative proce-
dure between the states is expected to
be the business to be taken up.
Efforts are to be made to have
representatives of the associa-
ton meet with committee repre-
senting the Interstate Commerce
Commission, with which railroads
have filed petitions for the increased
rates.
Larkin reiterated the North Dakota
commissions stand against the pro-
posed increase, and will seek to join
with other states in opposing the pro-
pOSal.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-06-19
Montana Banker Is
Sentenced to Prison

Columbus, Mont, June 19.-(P-
John Logan, vice president Of the
Columbus State bank, which closed
Dec. %, 1880, Thursday pleaded
guilty to forgery and making false
statements to the state superintend-
ent of banks.
He was sentenced by District Judge
w. L. Ford to two years in prison on
the first and five years on the second
charge. K. A. r. Anderson, cashier OF
the bank, who is facing similar
charges, is to appear for trial in Big
Timber at the next term of court,