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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-25
ScOvill League

Doolittle Alley gym was the site of plenty of activity last evening when the Scovill Inter-Department league teams started to play. Nip and tuck basketball was the order of the night, the North Mill nosing out the Oakvilie array 23 to IS and the Training Room taking over the Packers 21 to 19. Smith of North Mill, Wilson of Oakville, Steer of the Trainers and Griffin of the Packers were the high scorers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-25
ONVINCING FINISH

CONVINCING FINISH Knight Error, five-year- old chestnut by Prince Galahad = V.A.D., led Rattlin' the Reefer to the finish by a length and 8 half. Tel- Asur was three-fourths of a length further back.
 The winner was one of the choices in the betting at 100 to 9. Rattlin' the Reefer was 8 to and Tel-Asur 28 to 1. The usual large crowd in- vaded the Carholme track, and the indications were that the season, only three days old, would be an in- teresting one.
 Several runners in the Lincolnshire have been coupled with those run ming in the grand national on Fri day. Some bets on such doubles" have been made at odds ranging from 400 to 1 to 10000 to 1.
 The Lincolnshire was first run in 1QAQ
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-25
BRAVES

St Petersburg, Fla, Mar 25- Roy Luebbe, Boston Braves rookie catcher. sustained broken finger during yesterdays workout and will be lost to the squad for a week or more.
 Willie Sherdel and Don Laen- hardt, who have been down with the flu, expect to return to work within ia few days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-25
RED SOx

Pensacola, Lla.. Mar 25-The Bos- ton Red Sox broke camp today leaving for Mobile, Ala, where ex- hibition games will be played with the Mobile club of the Southern as- sociation, and Louisville of the American association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-25
YANKEES

Ste Petersburg, Fla, Mar 25- The New York Yankees. whipped in their last two starts by the In- dianapolis club of the American as- sociation, faced the Phillies here to- ray.
 Hayden Fouts, young catcher, was released yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-25
PIRATES

Los Angeles. Mrs 25-Los Angeles was leading Pittsburg. Il to 2. when lie Mongriff and Gene Sabella, who succeeded him in the box, were hit hard, and the Pirates won, 16 to IL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-25
ATHLETICS \

Fort Meyers, Fla, Mar 25-The world champion Philadelphia Attn letics broke camp here yesterday, Completing seven consecutive years of training in this city. Seven play CTS were included on the casualty list when the squad left.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-25
ack OF Winning Pitchers May Keep Yanks Out OF Pennan
Knight Error, 100 To 9 Wins Lincolnshire
 Race On English Turf

Lincoln, England March 25-(UP)-T-c Lincolnshire handicap first big of the Flat season. to-day by Capt A. Wilson's Knight Error Lord Woolavingtons Rat
 tin The Reefer second and Capt Elgees TeAsur third
 Thirtyve thoroughhreds competed in the mile la straight track for prize of approximately $1OO0O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-25
TIGERS
 CaI Mo,

San Diego. Cal. Mar 25-Bridges and Hossett held the Hollywood Stars to four hits and the Detroit Tigers punched their seven blows to score a to 2 victory here yesterday. The teams meet again today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-25
ROBINS

Havana, Cuba, Mar 25-With the series at 2-all, the Brooklyn regu- lars and Yannigans met here in the fifth and final game of the Cuban series today.
 The rockies defeated the regulars to 2 yesterday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-25
Yankee Prospects For
 1881 Not Promising
 Close Analysis Reveals
By HENRY NC LEMORE

New York March 25-UP)-Despite the presence of the astute husng Joe Mccarthy, is believed extremely unlikely that the 1881 edition of the New York Yankees will better the performance of last team which finished poor third in the American league race
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-25
REDS

Bradenton, Fla. Mar 25-The Cincinnati Reds. fresh from Al defeat at the hands of the Phillies, arrived here today for game with the St Louis Cardinals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-25
PILLS

Winter Haven, Fla. Mar 25-Phil Collins, holdout pitching star of the Phillies, was scheduled to hold a second conference with President l.. C. Ruch here today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-25

Mccarthy, making his debut as manager of the Yankees, has made few changes in the linup and the team is expected to open the cham ing regulars:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-25
Totals 20 ,

Score at half time--Brass 22, Meri- den 10. Referee--White. Umpire -
 Darlington. Time-Four 10 minute period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-25

317 358 275- $50 High single--Steck. 118. High three-Cunningham, 311. Hign game-Chapman No. 8, 358. High team--Chapman No. 8, $50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-25

Score at half time--18-11 (Hillies). Referee-Kurtz. Time-Four 10 min- ute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-25
Meriden Conn. l.. X P.
4 merIcan Brass.

Totals ............1o 6
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
DOCTOR IS AGAIN IN PERFORMANCE
 OF HEROIC DEED
Idaho Physician Mushed "A Hours Last Year to Save Patient-Takes Airplane To-day

Mccall, Idaho. April 16.---tUP)~-- Dr Don $. Numbers, who earned the title of ''Idaho's mercy doctor" when he "mushed" through snow packed mountain trails last winter for 24 hours to reach patient, flew to-day to the bedside of another man near death in an isolated settlement. Numbers chartered an airplane to fly to Warren, a mountain village where Noel Routson, forest ranger, was reported dying from broken back Routson was crushed beneath an avalanche of rock and sonw on the south fork of the Payetto river.
 R0utson was carried along the mountain trails by his companions to the little settlement and emergency aid was given, but physician was needed. Dr Numbers could not use his dog team in going to Routson as he did last winter in saving the life of another man for the trails over which he "mushed" at that time were bare to-day.
 The trip of Dr Numbers last win ter was one of the most heroic and dramatic incidents in the history of the mountains. Forcing his dogs through drifts which others said were impossible, he battled without rest for 24 hours to reach the mountain cabin. then remained to bring about the patients recovery while the west marvelled at his dar- ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
STENOCRAPHER SUIT IS SETTLED
 AFTER 4 YEARS
Providence Woman Brought Breach of Promise Case Against Wealthy Realtor Edwin w. Cary

Providence, R. l.. April fS-(UP) An out-of-court settlement of the $2O0.000 breach of promise suit brought four years ago by stem ographer against Edwin T.. Carey. wealthy realtor, was announced here to-day.
 Attorneys declined to discuss the terms of the compromise. which came as the protracted suit was about to be tried for the third time.
 The plaintiff was Mrs Grace L. Sanctuary, formerly employed by the respondent as a stenographer. The jury in the first trial, held four years ago, disagreed. After sec- ond trial in October, 1929, a jury returned a $15.000 verdict for the plaintiff. The case was carried to the state supreme court on excep- tons and was ordered back to su- perfor court for q third trial. now unnecessary in view of tho settle ment.
 During the trial. Mrs Sanctuary testified that Cary had promised many times to wed her and had en- tertained her at two of his camps in northern Rhode Island. .'The Love Nest" and "rhe Port of Missing Men".
 Cary eontended that the plaintiffs testimony was "pure bunk".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
Sanditz And Traurig Banking House Held
 Up By Three Bandits
LONGWORTH ESTATE IS ALL BEQUEATHED
 TO THE WIDOW

Cincinnati, O., April 1e-(UP) The entire estate of the late Nicholas LongwOrth, speaker of the house of representatives, was bequcathcd to his widow, Mrs Alice Roosevelt IIongworth, un- der terms of the will which was filed here to-day. Mrs Longworth also was named executrix to serve without bond.
 The SiI was dated November 12. 1925 and was witnessed by Carl Rankin, manager of the Longworth estate hero, and Ale fred (. Cassct. attorney, now de- ceased. No estimate of the value Of tho will was submitted. The court was informed that Mrs LongwOrth would appear late to- day to qualify as cxccutrix.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16

n long stick with nall fixed at one end. With this they caught three fish.
 But three fish In about eight or nine days is not much of catch" Knight remarked, @
 They burned oil soaked blankets and flares.
 They sighted q, number of vessels. But they were off the ship lane and could not attract the passing steam CTS.
 Their water finally gave out. Tho situation was becoming acute when there was cloudburst and thev collected five gallons of water. A day later they were rescued by the Brown.
 "our throats were swollen and we'd lost lot of waistline but . few good meals and little rest fixed us up all right. Knight sa'd upon their arrival to-day. None of tho three seemed seriously affect. cd.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
BRUSH FIRES IN NEW ENGLAND ARE
 STILL BURNING
No Rain in Sight and They Are Sweeping Over Dry Sections causing Great Loss

Boston, April 6.--(UP)-With no rain in sight. Massac hu uscts re- mained to-day under the menace of scattered forest fires. Brush and woodland blazes ragged yesterday in n score of places throughout the state. blackening thousands of acres and threatening scores of build- ings II
 A brush fire which started on Tuesday and spread along n seven. mile front was still burning in parts of North Enston and Stoughton last night after 1t had swept more than 10000 acres of scrub land Two dozen buildings. including the Ames estates, valued at $2,000, ,0O0. were threatened by this fire but were saved.
 At Greenwich forest fire swept 15O acres. causing damage estimat- ed at $30,000. At Methuen about $20.000 damage resulted when a brush fire spread to the home and two barns of William Dooley. One hundred acres were blackened there. More than 200 acres of scrub land was swept by fire 'at Westfield.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
NIGHTMARE MADE
 HIM LEAP FROM
 BEDROOM WINDOW
Grabbed His Bag of Money and Jumped -- Thought Burglars Were After Him

Lynn. Mass, April l6.--(UP)- - Just before dawn to-day Anthony Parlowski. 50. of Scranton. Pa, Jumped out of bed, grabbed bag containing $275 in gold. silver and bills and leaped through his bed- room window to the ground. pass ing through window screen en- route.
 His screams for aid brought po- lice to the house. He was quieted and taken to a police station where lie explained sheepishly to physi- clan that he had had a nightmare In which he dreamed burglars were trying 10 take his money. Parlowski said he was q coal miner and had come recently from Scranton to live with his son. For some time. he said, he had worried for fear some- one would steal $3,000 ..ie had in the bank and the money he kept in his room.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
THREE MEN DRIFTED THIRTEEN DAYS IN POWER BOAT BEFORE
 THEY WERE FINALLY RESCUED

Bayonne. N. J.. April 16.-(UP)- Three men who lived Ia days In a drifting boat on a diet consisting of q can of corn. six onions and three fish they had speared with q long stick, arrived to-day aboard the oil tanker Samuel c. Brown.
 The three men, Joseph Roberts and Joseph Knight of Key West Fla. and Carlyle J. Montecino of Miami started from Bimlni, the Ba- hamas. on March 31 in new pow CT boat for Miami A few hours out the crankshaft broke and the little craft drifted. helpless.
 we didn't worry much at first. :" Knight said. "We figured we would be picked up soon. But it didn't work out that way"
 The second day heavy rain fell and the three men replcnishcd thcir water supply. Then tho corn and ihe onions--taken sparlngly--gavc out. They rlgged up rpeax with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
LAW CLERK WHO
 WED HEIRESS TO
 KEEP ON WORKING

Greenwich. April 16--(UP) Even though his wife has $2,00.000. Eli gio del Guercio will continue-"for the present at least"-- in his posi- ton as law clerk in New York, he declared after his marriage to Miss Frederika Fry. "the Cinderella girl".
 He made this statement to friends before he left with his bride for New York last night preparatory to starting for Europe on their honey moon. They are at the brides apart ment at 200 West 57th street, to- day. Miss Fry. who was adopted by Mrs Georgia Timken Fry. inherited $2, GOO, 900 a week ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
Estelle Taylor Beat Jack Dempsey To The
 Punch For Divorce

Hollywood. April 16-(UP)--Jack Dempsey. having failed to commu- nicute with Estells Taylor through others persons. thc actress was pre- pairing to-day to file her own divorce action in Los Angeles, and so in- formed Dempsey in letter. Miss Taylor had told newspapermen that she would file within AS hours un- less she heard directly from her husband. Miss Taylor was upset at Dxmpsey's failure to communicate directly with ner, and said: Per- haps he thinks I am to take things he has told newspapers and friends as personal messages"
 The actress attorney dispatched
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
GAN NGSTERS WAITED TEN YEARS BUT THEY FINALLY SPOTTED
 GOETHE BOSS' OF NEW YORK

New York, April 1G--(UP)-- Gangsters who wined. dined and en- tertalned Giuseppe Masserln---better known aB Joe the Boss"---in style bciltting an underworld character and then rumped lead Into him from behind were sought by police to-day.
 For more than ten years gangs lave sought to eradicate the man who laughed when Frankie Yale and Frank Marlow were put on the spot. Police have sought to convict him for one crime or another over avperiod of more than score of years He was recorded in the un. derworld as q lieutenant of Al Ca pcne. but police rated him as New York's most powerful racketeer. yielding more power than Capope does in his Chicago baiiiwick.
 "Joc ths Boss" was sitting at . table with three of bis henchmen in ! Coprv fAianf restaurant. playing tHrds between tho wine md meat courses, hen two men entered and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16

opened fire from the rear. twenty shots were fired. Five of them en- tered Masseria's back and head.
 When police arrived he was ly. irg face down on the floor. m ace of spades ciiitched in his right hand. Other cards and $S5 in currency were scattered about. His henchmen ard slayers had fled.
 Police said 1t would be hard to tell why "Joe the Boss" had been put on the spot. because so many gangsters sought his life. but be- lieved the threeg, who accompanied hIni to the restaurant as friends and l!n reality "put' him on the spot for his slayers.
 The killing of "Joe the Boss" is likely to cause serious outbreak of gang warfare. police believed. His power was on par with that of Giro Terrtnova. the forme "arti- tIloke king, and little Angie pis. uro. He was leadcr In tho unione Hiniilsno.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
TY COBB DIVORCE
 SUIT ASSIGNED
 FOR APRIL 25TH
Baseball Star is Being Sued For Alleged Cruelty Wife Asks Alimony and Children

Augusta. Ga. April 16-(UP)-- Hearing of the Ty Cobb divorce suit. brought by tho baseball stars wife, Mrs Charlie Marton Lombard Cobb, has been set for April 25. The ac- ton, brought Wednesday by Mrs Cobb on grounds of alleged "cruel treatment. asked temporary and permanent alimony as well as GUS tody of four minor children, Shirley. 10; Herschel, IA Beverly. II. and Howell. 9.
 Ty Cobb, Jr. 21, student at Yale. was no involved in Mrs Cobb's peti. ton. Papers In the suit were served upon Cobb in absentia at his per- manent residence here. The Cobbs were married on August 6. 1908. Cobb now Is en route from Cali fornia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16

According to the descriptions given of the three bandits 1t was the belief of the local police today that the same band planned a hold up in Southington, but were chased away when Il vigilant police officer became suspicious of their presence in the vicinity of the institution. This eliminates local suspects from the case
 Bank Messengers Guarded.
 Today 1t was observed that bank messengers. who for years have been making daily trips about the city unescorted. had plainclothes men trailing after them. Members of the detective bureau have bean rendering this service for years without extra compensation from the banks. Police cars with three and four armed officers have been accustomed to making daily trips with bank employees from bank to bank, to the postoffice and the American Railway Express Con,- pany. In view of recent hold-ups in various parts of the country a po- lice escort is now being provided for. all deliveries of cash, checks or money orders.
 The Bandits Enter.
 Shortly before closing hour at o'clock last evening the three ban dits strolled into the bank and or dered the tellers to stick 'em up and face the wall. At first Adolph Sanditz. treasurer his son. A Robert vice-pres.dent and Louis D. TraurIg were inclined to accept the com- mand as n joke. but when the guns were flashed menacingly the em- ployes realized that they were fac- ing real hold-up, the first here in many years.
 Found It No Joke.
 While two of the three kept the employees covered, their companion stuffed his pockets with rolls of bills and change. He, scooped up all the money in sight, but in his eagerness missed about $6,O00 in bills and factory checks that were available
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
Two of Them Put in To-day ' That Will Lay Down Laws on Naming the Common Pleas Court Off, cials - Mayor Hayes Asked Action on Charter Bill
SHEPAUG RIVER
 BILL HEARING
(By Democrat stan Man)

Hartford. April 1G--Two ripper bills affecting the court of common pleas of Waterbury were favorably reported to the house to-day by the Judiciary committee. One provides that the judge and deputy judge must concurr in the appointment of prosecuting attorney and the other for the appointment of prosecuting attorney md the other for tho ap- pointment Of clerk and assistant clerk. Thus arrangement may pos- sibly result in the retention of the sponsor of the measure. Attorney William J. Larkin. the present pros ecutor and also that of Clerk Will liam Gillette.
 In event of Attorney Edward J. rnn. democrat being named judge succeeding Judge Harry l.. Beard- s!e1 he will face tho difficulty of ngteeing with Deputy Judge Miles MeNinf, a republican, on the selec-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
TWO OUTBREAKS MAY BE RELEASED
 BY THE CHINESE

Hankow, China. April 16.--(UP) Lengthy negotiations to obtain the release of Brothers Nelson and Tvedt, Lutheran missionaries from the United states now in the hands of bandits, appeared near a success full conclusion to-day with the pay ment of added ransom money.
 Daniel Nelson. brother of Rev. Bert Nelson, arrived to-day from Peiping and departed soon after for Sunfow with $7,000.
 Daniel Nelson said he expected the release of either of his brother or Rev Tvedt within week, as the Luth- eran mission in Pelping already had paid the bandit leaders $10,000 ran- som.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
MOTION PICTURE
 OF KING ALFONSO
 MAY BE PRODUCED

Hollywood. April 16-(UP) - An offer to produce q motion picture of the career of King Alfonso XIII of Spain, was cabled to the cxilcd monarch today by Sid Grammar. Hollywood producer.
 The cable said: Believe your colorful career could be woven into spectacular talking picture of inter- national importance based on tho brilliant and Virile Bourbon dynas- ty. Please cable me if you feel re- ceptive to this l believe three mil lion dollars could easily be grossed on this production. large share of which could be distributed to worthy charities in America and Spain.''
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
BOSTON MAN WAS MURDER VICTIM
 OF AXE SLAYER
Marciano Goggiano Brutal- Iy Killed and Robbed in
 His Farmhouse at Revere

Revere. Mass. April 1G--(UP)- Marciano Caggiano. 65. of Boston. was dead today. victim of brutal axe staying apparently motivated by $25 robbery. His mutinlated body was found by his wife yester- day afternoon in their ramshackle farmhouse off Conant street when she returned from visit to q daughter in East Boston.
 The victims pockets had been turned inside out and about $25 which he was believed to have had was missing. An unnamed man whom Caggiano had befriended for nearly a year was sought in connection with the killing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
GAR WOOD FAILS IN TWO ATTEMPTS
 TO BEAT RECORD
Kaye Don, the British Motor Boat Speedster, Still Holds to His Mark

Miami Beach. Fla. April 1G.--- (UP)--Gar Wood. in two assa ults on the Kaye Don's world speed rec ord of 103.49 miles an hour for mo- tor boats, to-day failed to wrest the honor from the Briton.
 Wood of Detroit, drove his Miss America TX south over the Indian creek here early to-day in 40:43 for the nautical mile course. speed of a1O2.53 m.p.h., and north in 40:51, Il speed of 102.33 m.p.h.
 The average speed of his two at- tempts was 102.44 miles an hour. compared with Don's 10S.49. more than mile per hour sht Tt of the performance of Miss England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16

eE air mail letter to Dempsey in Reno, Nev, yesterday informing him of Miss Tayior's plans. and as- suring him that no sensational grounds would be mentioned In the divorce complaint, 1t was announced.
 Miss Taylor. having been resi- dent of the county for several years, is entitled to file suit immediately and can obtain divorce in short time if the courts are not congested, 1t was said.
 Dempsey ons the other hand. may not file an action In Nevada until he has been there six weeks. and then, attorneys pointed out, his decree fright not be legal in other states.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
RIPPER BILLS THAT AFFECT
 WATERBURY
MINORITY IN THE HOUSE BATTLED
 FOR GOV. VETO
But Although They Gained a Few Votes the House Passed the Bill Over the Governors Veto
BY GIsORGE R. MORRIS, JR ,EnlAGd RrngR SfnH l,nernanaYa6lAn

tOuitcu FrcbS StAW &OFrCsIOnucntD
 Hartford, Conn, April 16-(UP) Party lines broke to-day as the house, in concurrence with the sem ate, passe1 the New Haven city court bill over tho veto of Governor Wilbur L. Cross.
 Miss Margery Cheney. woman legislator from Manchester. and at least seven other republicans voted with the democratic minority against the measure, which takes away the governors power of nominating the New Haven city court judges.
 The roll cal, vote was 163 to 86.
 Miss Cheney astonished her re- publican colleagues by rising in the house and declaring she had talked with the attorney-general informal lv and he had assured her appoint ment by the governor was not un- constitutional. Republicans in both branches of the assembly had main tained the constitution authorized
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
DEF HR0NED
 KING MIGHT
 COME BACK
Alfonso in His Last Message to People Intimated He Had Not RenOunced Rghts-King and Queen Reach France
By JOHN DEGANT

(United Press Stan Correspondent }
 Madrid. April 16-(UP)->Alfonso XIII. in exile. has not renounced his rights to the throne of Spain.
 The deposed monarch's last mes sage to the people of his country revealed to day that he turned the government over the republicans to await 'an expression of the collec- tive public opinion" or Spain.
 T do not renounce any of my rights, because rather than my own. they are deposit accumulated by history and I shall have to render a strict account for them," the mes- sage said.
 The republican government. fac ing gigantic task in its efforts to guide Spain peacefully along the path of progressive government,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
TRAFFIC DEATHS DECREASED IN
 CONNECTICUT
First Two Months of the Year Showed That Rest of the Country Had Inc creased

Hartford. Conn, April l6-- (CP) --Connecticuts traffic accident death toll for the first two months of 1881 decreased 1O.42 per cent un- der last year. while the rest of the country's increased nearly II per cent. according to survey reported to-day by the Travellers Insurance company.
 Figures from ma ajority of the states indicate Il death list for the two months for the entire country ot 4,320 as against 3,90O for the sim ilars'geriod in 1880. said the report. had 43 us against 48.