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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
Police Scout
 Poison Booze Story
Believe New Haven Man Died of Weak Heart, Not
 Poison Shine Purchased Here

morning and taken to the Elm City for examination. The re- port of Medical Examiner Marvin M. Scarborough of New Haven in- dicates that Scrensted died of al- coholism, but whether 1t was pois- onous or not has yet to be de- termined. The liquor was sent to the Connecticut Agricultural Ex- pertinent station for analysis.
 Scrensted was one of four young men who came to Waterbury from New Haven Saturday night and visited several local restaurants. {. On returning home early Sunday morning Scrensted was taken vio- lently i'll and died in the rear of his home. William Guyette, a companion of the deceased, re- turned here yesterday morning and accompanied by Detective Ser geants Joseph Sullivan and James Gianelli of the New Haven force and Lieutenant William Pollard and Detective Edward McElligott of the local detective bureau went to a restaurant at 47S West Main street and seized some of the liquor on sale.
 Regardless of the theory of the New Haven authorities the local police do not believe that Scrensted died of poisonous liquor. They are inclined to believe that the dead man had a weak heart and that too much liquor was responsible for his death. The fact, however, that a seizure was made by the police is likely to be followed by the issuance of warrant for the arrest of the proprietor or man. ager of ATS West Main street. Ac- tion will be taken when the evil dence is returned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
TORRINCTON
HOGAN WINS CITY
 CLERK NOMINATION
Defeats Telesca at Pri- maries-Girl's Engage
 nlent Announced

Francis W. Hogan edged out Anthony Telesca, 567 votes to 175, to win the democratic nomination for city clerk at the democratic primaries held Saturday night. Daniel Ryan and Howard J. New bury won the only other contest, the nomination for assessors. Ryan took sos votes and Newbury took 558. Fred Pastore, the third can- didate, received 164. There were 756 votes cast in both contests. Fourteen ballots were rejected. MT Hogan and Mir Telesca are both state representatives. At the close of the election Mir Hogan stated that he was deeply gratified for the nomination but regretted de- feating such a fine fellow as his colleague, MT Telesca. MT Telesca also stated that he was sorry he didn't win but on the other hand wished MT Hogan the best of luck.
 Announce Engagement.
 MT and Mrs B. J. Weidhaas of 36 woodbine street, of this city, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Hazel weidhaas, to Judson Whitehead. Jr. of New York city. MT White head, who is a graduate of Dart mouth, is employed in the White head Metal corporation in New York city. Miss Weidhaas is em- ployed in the beauty salon in the W. W. Mertz store The wedding will take place in the near future.
 Mundc1l-Jacoby Nuptials.
 Althea Mae Jacoby. daughter of Mrs Leo c. Nordquist of Winsted
 DNh Arf dalI son of MT and Mrs Harry Keefer, Munell of Washington, D. c. were married in New York city Wednes- the marriage was made yesterday.
 mOny.
 Mrs Rose PaganO of 164 Har- wington avenue and John H. Kill lingbeck of shelton, were married Monday morning at 8 o'clock Rev William Botticeln performed the ceremony. The attendants were Anthony Zisek and Miss Grace Killingbeck.
 Hot Dog Roast. A hot dog roast was held by members of the Orion club on the Thomaston road Sunday. Several games were included in the pro- gram and music was furnished by Louis Bruno, Louis Silano and Steve Torok. The club held its meeting at the St Peters club rooms Monday evening at 8 o. clock.
 Ralph vinton and his family have removed from Migeon avenue tc Clark street.
 A daughter was born at the Charlotte Hungerford hospital Sunday morning to MT and Mrs Edward Opperman of Field street
 The Revs William P. Botticelli stephen J. Panik, John P. Kowal- ski and John J. Foley will attend at St Thomas Seminary annual retreat this week.
 About 15 members of Mohawk Tribe, I. O. M., attended a Red Mems clambake in Winsted Sun. day.
 The Veterans of Foreign Wars held a clambake Sunday at Mur- phys farm on Allen street. of Highland avenue.
 Many Torrington stores were closed Saturday in observance o1 the Jewish New Years day. Miss Isabel Stiquel of Wolcott avenue has returned from a two. week vacation at Moosehead Lake and Portland, Me.
 Frank M. Baldwin and family of Holley place have returned from their summer vacation al Highland Lake.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
THOMASTON
LODGE OBSERVES
 SOTH ANNIVERSARY
Entertain m ent Tonight Local Eleven to Play
 { Sept 27th

Faith Rebekah lodge will cele- brate the sOth anniversary of the founding of the order this evening at Odd Fellows' hall. A card party has been arranged and members of Franklin lodge of Odd Fellows and their friends have received a spe- cial invitation to attend. The com mittee in charge of the social and refreshment arrangements are Mrs. Janet Parsons, chairman; Mrs. Iva Botsford, Mrs. Theo Doty, Mrs. Marion Nedderman and Mrs. Ellen Griswold, Mrs. Edith Read, Mrs. Maria Odell and Mrs. Blakeslee.
 Cardinals Lose To Norfolk
 The Cardinals ball team lost their chance for the championship of the Litchfield county baseball league when they were defeated by Norfolk Sunday afternoon. The Washington team captured the honors of the league and will be awarded the silver cup.
 Ponies Play Opening Game
 September 27th
 The Thomaston Ponies football team under the management of Henry Brophy will open their sea- son on Sunday, September 27th, when they meet the Bristol Maple Ends in a game on the Plume & Atwood meadow.
 McGivney Circle Gives Party
 A surprise and social time will feature the meeting of McGivney circle, Daughters of Isabella, in hte Pythian hall this evening. Each member is to bring some artcile o1 food and lunch will be served at o'clock.
 Joseph Wolf, who has been un- der treatment at the Waterbury hospital and was seriously i'll last week is reported to be some inn proved.
 Walter Gilman of Meadow street who was removed to the Water bury hospital suffering intense pain last week, is reported to be slight ly improved.
 The Union lodge of Masons will meet at Masonic hall this evennig at o'clock.
 The regular meeting of the Thomaston school board members was held last evening. The American Legion will meet this evening at their home on Elm street at 8 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
DRY SEASON BRINGS BIG QUOTA OF SNAKE STORIES

Pueblo, Colo, (UP)-James B. McFeely, ST, operator of the Pu- eblo Machine works, narrowly es- capped a rattlesnake which had coiled itself in a dark corner be- meath a machine in the shop.
 McFeeley was working at the machine when he heard the rat tier buzz. but paid little attention. assuming 1t to be cricket. As the rattle continued. he turned a flashedlight in the direction of the noise. and saw the snake poised ito strike.
 He crushed the snake with a stock.
 His experience was one of a series of unusual snake stories heard here this year. The dry weahter has driven the snakes in fro mthe prairies around Pueblo. and they have been killed on down town streets, on residence porches, and in stores.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
WATERFOWL

After a few flurries at the outset of the voting for constable the much talked about democratic eau GUS turned into the same kind o1 caucus as all caucuses do. The much hearlded opposition to office holders, evident at the start, soon disappeared and the old regime is in again.
 The following ticket was made up as follows: Assessor. Emile Bruneau; board of relief, Fred Gil lette; first selectman, M. E. Bra hen; grand jurors, Fred Slason Charles Mase, Tom Kervin; towr clerk, G. Sullivan; town treasurer M. Sepples; auditor, John l. Beach; tax collector. H. T. Dayton; constable, Vogelstrom, Canfield M. J. Dunn. Ed Ryan; board oi finance, John l.. Beach; board oi education, D. G. Sullivan; regis trar of voters, first district, B. J Canfield; second district. P. J. Cav anaugh.
 Yesterdays rain and wins brought down a supply of slippery leaves which made their presence felt at least to three cars. Two ot them turned about on Woodruff avenue. headed up the hill and stopped in the ditch near the Goulds' home. The White Rose Bread truck did sort of side slip and nose dive and up the bank and straddled the stone wall at the home of Miss Elizabeth Shields The truck was removed by wrecker after the storm.
 Again failure to obey the new stop signs at the Methodist church corner caused another accident yesterday when the car driven by Jack Hole, driving on Main street, was hit by q New Jersey car com ing up Artler street. Hole was severely injured about ths head and was taken to Dr Reader for treatment.
 That is just another example oi the useiessness of signs unless the law for them is enforced. With
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
Schoolday Romance
 About To Be Broken
 With Reno Divorce

Tibbett's place among the stars was assured, and few years later he won wider fame in motion pic lures.
 The first intimation of sep aration occurred when Tibbett left Beverly Hills last year on con- cert tour and Mrs Tibbett went to Europe. A few weeks ago Mrs Tibbett went to Reno with the children.
 The suit was the second of the week involving screen notables Mrs Janet Gattis Mccormick, Bev- erly Hills and Washington, D. C., society matron, won a divorce yes terday from John Mccormick, film director.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
FRENCH AIR MAIL
 FLYER IS READY
Mermoz Will Try to Win Laurels for France in Trip to BuenOS Aires

Paris. September 15 - (UP) - Jean Mermoz. French air mail flight from Marseilles to Buenos Aires early in October to regain the worlds distance flight record for France, he announced today. Mermoz will be accompanied by Captain Jean Mailloux as naviga- tor. The course will be approxi. mately 6.600 miles and the start has been set tentatively for be- tween October 10 to October 10.
 An attempt to establish a new world record over a closed circuit will be made at Marseilles prior to the Atlantic flight. Mermoz said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
SCHOOL BOY SHOT
 HIMSELF DEAD
Called to Get Ready for Session He Used Rifle to Take His Life

Exeter, N. H., Sept 15-(UP)- After he had refused to go to school. Ralph c. Wiggin, IA. com mitted suicide with a rifle at his home to-day.
 A sister went to his bedroom and told him to hurry or he would be late for school.
 I'm not going to school" the boy said. As the sister was leaving the room he added, Goodbye. Be good"
 A few moments later the sister heard a shot. Young Wiggin was dead, with q bullet wound in his forehead. when she reached his room.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
MANAGER FOR AL
 CAPONE SOUGHT
Dry Agents Seek Him and Speakeasies Suffer as Search Goes on

Chicago, September 15 - (UP) - (UP) - Joe Fusco, operations manager" for the Capone beer syndicate, is unpopular in speak easies, night clubs and road houses. Fusco is what is known as a big shot, but he makes things tough for the proprietors.
 Helliot Ness, assistant chief of special dry agents, is looking for Fusco. Every time he drops in at a speakeasy to look for him, he raids the speakeasy. Albert Gold man and his bartender, Morris Morgan, were arrested that day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15

Atlantic City, N. J., Sept 15.- (UP)-Governor Albert c. Ritchie of Maryland to-day aligned him ernment-ownership as the solution of the public utilities problem.
 Ritchie is among the more prom inent favorite son candidates for the democratic presidential nom ination next year. He outlined his views before the public utilities section of the American Bar asso- citation which is in convention here.
 ''The national policy, it seems to me-" Ritchie said, must not be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
HIS BEST FRIEND
 EFORMER WIFE
Actor John Gilbert Will Not Remarry Ina Claire They Are Both Good Friends

Hollywood, Cal, Sept 15-(UP) A mans best friend may be his ex-wife, in the opinion of John Gill belt, motion picture actor, who to- day took occasion to deny he con- templated remarrying Ina Claire, also of the screen. The denial was tempered with the remark that:
 Miss Claire and myself don't want to be married, but we do de- sire to be the best of friends. It is true we have been seen places together, but what of it? We are happy that we were able to part good friends"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
Polling Points \ To Be Named
Committee Named to Select Sites n Twenty E Districts

Rosemont terrace, amounting to $4S. ,,,
 The board authorized the hold ing of hearings by the works board on sewers for Anderson street, Yale street and Farnham avenue. con struction of curbing on Woodbine street at cost of $3.000 was ap- proved. Alex Whitaker was award ed $41 in payment for 27 chickens killed by stray dogs. The state, under the law, reimburses the city for such payments. A claim Tor killed chickens from Dennis O'Connor was referred to the ai- dermanic committee which con- siders such petitions. Mir O'Connor asks SITS for 118 chickens kliieo'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
Inventors By Score Present In Chicago
 And Rivals Bicker

in the bottom. Two rubber boots fit the holes. Two wood oars are attached to the boots.
 You step into the boots" ex- plained H. G. Green of the exposi- ton staff, land the boat comes up to your armpits. You then walk into the water. The boat holds you up. You keep right on walk ing. The oars on the boots propel you"
 Frank Spios, from Detroit, was on hand with life saver for skat- CTS that looks like a wagon wheel and keeps you from going through a hole in the ice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
BENDLER RECOVERS STOLEN GOLF GOODS
Local Caddie Steals Equipment
 At Lake Placid
Thomas Ulinskas Faces Trial Tomorrow for Theft
 Eddie Burke Identifies Golf Clubs and Accessories

who is under arrest facing trial to- morrow morning on the charge of obtaining money and goods under false pretenses. Ulinskas formerly caddied at Lake Placid and on re- cent trips home brought back some souvenirs to his bo friends.
 Detective Bendler was obliged to
 make trips to various sections of
 the city to recover the goods. The
 owners do not intend to prosecute
 the young man for the liberties he
 took with their personal properties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15

The September session of the superior court opened at o'clock this afternoon with more than 5O cases on the docket. Rev David P. Gaines, pastor of the First Baptist church offered prayer. Judge Newell Jennings of Bristol presided. Nineteen of those or dered to appear were brought from the county jail at 1880 o'clock in the custody of High Sheriff James Geddes. All were handcuffed. The court room was filled but not to capacity.
 Joseph Wright, charged with murder of George Duncan in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
SEEK JURY THAT
 MAY HANG WOMAN

Nogales, Arizona. September, l5 (UP) = The. task of finding jurymen who would send an elder ly woman to the gallows. in the event of conviction of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, continued to- day at the trial of Mrs Louise F. Marshall, 72 year old philanthro- pist, charged with murder. Ten jurors had been tentatively select ed when court opened today. TWO more jurors and alternates must be chosen from a special panel or 20 veniremen, summoned last night, before the introduction or testimony.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
Wright Missing
 When Court Opens
l9 Prisoners Face Judge-Gaines Offers Prayer
 Fair Crowd Attends

Wolcott woods on August Sd, was not among those facing court this afternoon. He will be brought to Waterbury tomorrow when the grand jury reports at 10 o'clock to hear the evidence in the case. It is expected that the grand jurys report will be made near noon. The report either will be an in- dictment on a first or second de- gree murder charge or else ac- quittal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15

eight constables in town 1t does seem as fit they could find time to make a few arrests to show thai the signs are not just pictures.
 According to Dr Godfrey, a new case of infantiie paralysis was re- ported from Watertown yesterday However, he would not give out the identity of the victim. Schools are expected to open Monday.
 MT and Mrs Paul Klimpke and family have returned from thcir summer home in Keesville. W. Y.
 Rev and Mrs Francis Whitcomh of Paughkeepsie, N. Y.. are visit ing at the home of MT and Mrs H' H. Heminway.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
SHOWERS FAILED
 TO BREAK HEAT
Boston Expects to See Record Broken Before the Day Is Over

Boston, Sept 15-(UP)-Scat- tered thunder showers resulting in lightning damage at some points failed to-day to break the late summer heat wave.
 The extremely hot weather seemed likely to continue at least through the day, with indications that yesterdays maximum of 92- which equalled the record for that date-might be duplicated. Elec- trical storms caused one fatality Israel Labonte, 66, being killed by a lightning bolt while pushing an iron wheelbarrow at his Oxford home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15

Through the efforts of Detective Joseph Bender two golf bags, sev- eral valuable golf sticks, gold watch and a number of other ar ticles stolen recently from the Lake Placid, N. r., golf course were re- covered here. Most of the stolen paraphernalia has been identified by Eddie Burke, former Water burian, who is the prof at Lake Placid. Eddie is brother of Billy Burke, the national open golf champion.
 The various articles taken were found in the possession of Thomas Ulinskas of John street, the youth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
YOUNG VETERAN
 AT 82 DILATE
 ON DEPRESSION
He Says We Are All Too Greedy and Quotes the Bible to Back It Up

Des Moines, Sept 15-(UP) - George A. Gay, who has lived through several business depres- sions, thinks we're all too greedy tand ard-hearted.
 Gay-He was a captain at IT in the Civil War and is attending the Army's annual encampment of the G. A. R.-has seen depressions come and go.
 "There's no heart touch between men," said ths veteran from IT Spring street, Nashua, N. H. Were a greedy and hard-hearted lot and I call to mind a passage from the Bible:
 Mems hearts will fail them, for fear of things coming up out of the earth"
 The captain was not yet IA when he enlisted in the Union forces and he was mustered out as a captain he was not quite lS. Hence he is one of the youngest of the G. A. R. today at S2. Hes still active as civil engineer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15

The official report of Coroner James J. Corrigan of New Haven relative to the death of Harold Scrensted of S59 Whalley avenue, New Haven, will not be available until Thursday or Friday of the present week. Experts have yet to complete their analysis of the liquor confiscated here yesterday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
PARALYSIS IN STATE

Hartford. Conn. Sept 15.-(UP) Sixteen new cases of infantile paralysis were reported to the state health department to-day. Hartford reported four. Bridge port and Meriden two each and New Milford. Watertown. Hamden. Branford. Fairfield, southington, New Britain and New Haven one each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
MORT COMSTOCK SPEAKER
 AT THE ROTARY CLUB

The local Rotary club heard a talk from Mort Comstock, of the Bridgeport club, at the session at the Elton to-day on the proceed ings at the recent International convention at Vienna this summer. He gave an interesting account of the convention from the opening to the closing date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
THE COLORCRAFT
 CORPORATION

Attorney Michael Blansfield and Alfred Hart, of this city, are di- rectors of the Colorcraft Corpora tion of New York which has per- fected the natural color motion picture film that made possible the American Polar expedition now under way to the far north.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
By ELMER c. WALZER ra-zn. v>ow<va~v Tss7afnv

New York, Sept 15-(UP)- A loss of nearly 5 points to a new low since 1927 in stock of Ameri- can Telephone & Telegraph. the worlds largest corporation, turned the stock market down. Earlier in the day short covering had brought a temporary rally.
 The break in American Telc- phone followed omission of the %
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
KILLED IN BRIDGEPORT.

Bridgeport. Conn. Sept b. (UP)-Peter Masckovitch, 45, was killed at the General Electric plant late yesterday when a small truck he was driving crashed into a a truck of the Interstate Trans portation company of Waterbury driven by Theodore GreatouX Of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
FIVE DAY WEEK

Washington, Sept 15.---(UP) The labor department has re- ceived reports showing that near ly half the men employed tn the automobile industry are working on a five.day week basis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
EARLY TRADING

NeW 1ork, oept Ao-NCr Crl-otochs touching new lows for the bear market in the preceding session.
 Support was forthcoming in United States Steel. and the issue opened at 80 up $ on 2,O0o shares. It held near this pags figure in the early early to 129h and fractional gain was recorded in J. I. Case.
 American Telephone was depress- ed to 155% off l M at the outset. It later recovered fractionaliy. Frac- dium, steel preferred. Radio Cor poration, Sinclair. Westinghouse Electric, United Aircraft. Texas Corporation, General Electric, Con- solidated Gas and National Dairy
 Peoples Gas equaled its low at 1884 off 3 points. Kreuger and Toll opened at 11% off +. equaling its low. New lows for the year or longer were made by National Bis cult at 46A of # and Paramount Publix at 1914 off h.
 The Berlin market moved in narrower range to-day with prices irregularly lower. Losses extended to { points and Q few gains ranged from fractions to more than 3 points.
 irregular. Steel slipped back to around the previous close, while the preferred stock made a new low since 1927. General Motors held firm as did other motor shares. Util- ities were depressed as were amuse- ments, coppers and oils. Amreican Telephone continued under pres sure
 The foreign situation was still a dominent factor. Traders were cautious pending outcome of the German release on 25 per cent of foreign funds which might result in withdrawals from the reich of around $100, 100000.
 Turnover in funds in this coun- try to-day approximated $2,250,. 900 900, ali U. s. government op- erations. This Is one of the larges! totals for September 15 on record.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
Largest Combine In
 World Sent Market
 Shooting Downward
American Telephone & Telegraph Dropped Points, Making Market Value Loss This Session
 S93,OOO,OOO

cent quarterly dividend by Western Electric Company, it's 98 per cent owned subsidiary and the second largest electrical equipment com- pany in the United States.
 The dividened elimination means a loss of nearly $1 a share on American Telephones income an- nually and traders were of the opinion, despite company assur- ances, thes dividend would not be earned on Telephone stock. The decline on the more than 18,500,- 900 shares resulted in a loss in market value of American Tele- phone stock of nearly $93,000,000 for this session.
 Telephone reached a new low for 4 years at 151 7-S off 4 78 fro mthe previous close. Earlier this year it sold as high as 201 3-4. It's record high made in 1929 was BIO 1-4.
 United States Steel which reached a high of S1 1-8 in the early trading, dropped to 79 3-s and then rallied to around the pre- vious close. American Can held we'll as did J. I. Case, Union Car bide and a few others.
 Railroad stocks failed to meet any support and pivotal issues in this group dropped into new low ground. Union Pacific made a new low since 1921 at 125 IA off 1-4 points; New York Central a new record low at 58 5-8 off 1 5-S. Pennsylvania Railroad and South ern Pacific also were driven to new lows.
 Consolidated Gas led the utilities down. Amusements were under pressure late in the day with Par amount at new low. Heavy sell ing was noted in Fox Film and the issue broke to a new low. Electrical equipments, notably Westinghouse Electric, were subjected to liquida- tion following omission of the Western Electric payment. West inghouse made a new low for the bear market at 46 off 2 3-4.