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Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-02

toned at the border, and Mrs. Ju-
liza Bennitt gave their reports.
The meeting was held this morn
ing at the detention home and those
present were Mrs. A. S. Carr of Cal
exico, Mrs. Helen Palmer of Braw-
ley. Mrs. George Connolly of I'M
perial, Mrs. H. T. Osborne OF Ell
Centro, Mrs. A. c. Ferguson of
Holtville, Mrs. II. v. Gray Of In
perial and Mrs. B. A. Anslyn Of
Brawley.
The probation officer reported
seven juvenile cases handled in
court of which four were dismissed.
Twenty-four juvenile cases were
handled out OF court and the num-
ber of home visits and investiga-
tions for the month totalled SO.
OF the adult cases, five were ham
died in court, four being granted
probation and one being denied.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-02

1t is proposed to erect a 81 100000
dam In Rector Canyon, near Napa,
to supply water to three state in
stitutions for domestic purposes and
irrigation
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-02
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. .. UP)-
Following are today's market quo
fatinnS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18

disabled; and authorizing the state board of finance and control desig- nate at what period in the biennium shall be available.
 The upper branch rejected many minor bills on unfavorable reports.
 The house took steps to settle the question of whether the state public utilities commission has the power to regulate cab rates by pass ing a measure which gives the com- mission such authority. Other house bills passed from calendar includ- ed: An act establishing the state veterans home commission as com posed of the state agent and eight others, a majority of whom small be veterans, two commissioners 10 be appointed by July l, 1881 and every two years thereafter; an act authorizing the state board of H. nance and control to transfer fixed appropriation in case of emergency from one section of a department to another, not to exceed $1,OOO; ana appropriating $2.100 for improve ment of the state dock at M1lrord.
 Under suspension of the rules the house passed a resolution appointing B. Austin Cheney, Judge Stanley Dunn and Mrs Edith V. Cook, all Of New Haven, as commissioners of the Grace Hospital society, New Haven.
 The house, under rules suspension, passed a measure which would re- imburse towns for aid to unem- ployed. The bill supplants a previ- Ous one which had named "cltles and towns" and caused some con- fusion due to the overlapping boun- daries of cities and towns.
 Many unfavorable reports were received and the measures rejected by the lower branch, all of minor nature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
Lawrence Rupp And Staff Inspect Brass
 City Headquarters
Wen Pleased With vist-Expresses Appreciation of Ef fort By Exalted Ruler Dr Leonard to Increase the Membership of Lodge Entertainment Provided Guests

Past Grand Ruler James Nicholson, a former resident of Waterbury. The visiting officials attended the
 testimonial banquet rendered last evening to Judge Martin J. Cunning ham, grand esteemed leading knight who was elected to that position at the recent grand lodge convention. The party was en route to Provi- dence and as Waterbury is the home town of District Deputy George Ry- an the grand exalted ruler and his staff made it point to visit here. Danbury and Waterbury are the only two cities in Connecticut to be in cluded in the grand exalted rulers first and only visit to this state.
 The visiting Elks were entertained at the club rooms by District Deputy George Ryan, Dr Leonard, Joseph Bowen, Charles Fitzpatrick and Past Exalted Ruler U. Horton Warner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18

The Waterbury Lodge of Elks was honored to-day by an informal visit of Grand Exalted Ruler Law renee H. Ruppof Allentown, Penn. Accompanied by several past chief executives of the order and his trav- cling staff, Grand Exalted Ruler Rupp called at the Elks' home on West Main street and inspected the building. He was well impressed with the quarters and expressed his appreciation of the efforts of Dr George Leonard, local exalted ruler, to increase the membership of the lodge. He evinced considerable in- ferest in the class of candidates pre- pared for tomorrow evening. The class is the largest to be initiated here in years.
 Grand Exalted Ruler Runp was accompanied by Grand Secretary J. E. Masters of Charleroi, Penn, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
GRAND EXALTED RULER VISITS LOCAL ELKS
WATERvuLk
PARAMOUNT SEEKS
 POLICE PROTECTION
Second Auto Accident at Bridge Demands Official
 Action

Additional impetus to the agitation for more adequate police protection for Fairmount school children en route to and from Sprage gram mar school was furnished at about 8:3O o'clock yesterday morning when seven-year-old Shirley Baribault was struck by a motor truck near the easterly end of Huntingdon avenue. The truck was operated by John Healey of 152 Fairlawn avenue, a driver for the Reymond Baking com pany. MT. Healey reported the acci- dent at police headquarters and was not detained.
 The child was crossing the street near the end of the bridge when she was struck by the truck which threw
 her to one side, away from the wheels. Healey immediately picked up the child and resushed her to the home of her uncle and aunt, MT. and
 Mrs. Irving Tucker fo Pembroke avenue, with whom she makes her home. Dr. J. Henry McGrath was called and after preliminary ex- animation ordered the remova of the
 child to St. Mary's hospital to be ations of the face and scalp. The accident occurred but short
 distance from the spot where Philip
 Atherton, six-year-old schoolboy, was fatally injured ty truck only three weeks ago.
 The Fairmount Community club is sponsoring petition for more ade- quate police protection at this point during the hour immediately pre- ceeding and following the opening and closing of school sessions. The fc n nYo11y fAr the regulation of motor traffic, but for the control of the children them selves who at this time make no concerted effort to keep off the travelled portion of the highway. Link-Cass
 The marriage of Edward Link of Pembroke avenue and Miss Mae D. Cass of Inman avenue. Waterbury, took place at the rectory of St.
 Thomass church, Waterbury, on Monday morning. The ceremony, Rev. William Judge, was witnessed by MT. and Mrs. Fred Leforce. A
 reception, for members of the im-
 medte families took place at the
 home of the brides parents imme-
 mediatel following the ceremony. Upon their return from an unan-
 nounced wedding trip, MT. and Mrs. Link will reside on Pembroke ave- nue.
 Ash Wednesday Ashes were blessed and distribut-
 ed at St. Michaers church following the o'clock mass this morning and
 at 3:3O o'clock this afternoon. Fur
 ther distribution will take place dur ing the devotions to be held at 7:30 D. m.
 Holy communion was celebrated at g a. m. to-day at St. PauPs church and a special evening service is scheduled for q:45 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
Lawyer | obin Acts

Hartford, Feb 18-Attorney John r. Tobin of Waterbury appeared be- fore the committee on claims of the legislature at 2 o'clock this after noon in support of two bills affect ing a Waterbury court case. The first bill asks reim bursement to Attorney Frederick c. Bauby in the amount of $4,40O which he lost through the forfeiture of a bond by Gladys Me- Guire Troiko. The second bill pro- vides for a reimbursement of $1,500 to Mrs Jane Jones of New Haven who lost that amount the same way as Attorney Bauby. Attorney Tobin pointed out that after the Troiko woman skipped town she was later captured and sentenced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
COMMON PLEAS SALARY

Hartford, Feb 18.-The judiciary committee of the legislature heard the bill providing for an increase in salary for the deputy judge of the common pleas court of Waterbury at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The bill was introduced by Senator Lewis $. Reed and provides for an increase from $4,00O to se,O00 in annual salary. Judge Miles F. McNiff Of Waterbury is the present incumbent in that office. Prosecuting Attorney William J. Larkin, Jr, Attorney Patrick Healey, Senator Reed, Sena- tor Joseph H. Lawlor and Represen- tatives Daniel J. Mahaney and John D. Thoms are in favor of the pass age of the bill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
Deputy Sheriff Pay

Hartford, Feb 1S-Two bills Of interest to Waterburians were heard before the judiciary committee Of the legislature at o'clock this aft ernoon. The first provides for an in crease in pay to deputy sheriffs at tending Waterbury court sessions. At present the sheriffs' pay is $7 per day while attending court. The bill asks for an increase to $10 per day. The second bill sets up fixed sal ary for the etenographer for the Litchfield county court. Miss Nita Kellogg of Waterbury is the present ofIieial stenographer of the Litchfield county court, receiving $15 a day for her services. The new bill would
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
Movie Bill Killed

Hartford. Feb 18-The house to- day rejected a bill affecting moving picture operators of the state. The bill provided that two operators oc- cupy camera booths in all state the aters where sound movies were be- ing shown. The bill was supported by all operators of the state, includ- ing Timothy j. Garren of Waterbury
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
TWO JURORS WANTED

Buffalo, N. Y. Feb 18-(UP)--4 special panel of 100 talesmen wa summoned today to supply the las two jurors to hear charges that LII Emerson, 39-year-old Indian wo man, influenced the staying of MT Clothilde Marchand because sh loved Mrs Marchand's husband.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
T.arkin Appcars for Bill

Hartford, February IS Attorney William J. Larkin, Jr, of Waterbury appeared in support of a measure providing for the removal of the main offices of the Bedding -Hemin- way Company, Incorporated, of Wa tertown to Putnam at hearing be- fore the committee on incorpora- : tions of the legislature at l2:3o o'clock today. The bill was intro duced by Representative John D. Thoms of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
Wolcott Case Bill

Hartford, February IS - A bill aimed to prevent the repetition of the recent Wolcott justice of the peace trial is stated to be heard by the Judiciary committee of the legis- lature tomorrow afternoon. The bill provides for the establishment of a town court in Wolcott to take the place of the present justice of the peace system. It provides for two judges and two prosecutors the same as the Waterbury city court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
Hungerford Presided

Hartford, February IS Repre- sentatives William Hungerford of Watertown presided this morning at the meeting of the Farmers or ganization of the legislature and in- troduced Governor Wilbur l.. Cross, Governor Cross in a Brief address stated the organization would re- ceive all the cooperation it desired in securing it's aims.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18

Hartford, Feb 18-Many Nauga- tuck officials are expected to be present when the three Naugatuck bills are heard before the commit tee on cities and boroughs of the legislature tomorrow afternoon. The first bill provides for the post ing of $5,000 bond by the clerk of the borough. At present the clerk is not bonded. The second bill provides for the establishment of police re- tirement pension fund to be oper- ated on the same plan as is now in effect in Waterbury. The third bill asks an increase in salary for the warden from $20O annually to $1,000 annually.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
president of the Waterbury branch , of the operators union.
No Sunday Fishing

Hartford, Feb 18-A bill of inter est to hundreds of Waterbury's Ike Waltons was rejected by the house to-day on recommendation of the committee on fish and game. The bill provided for hunting on Sunday. Senator Lewis s. Reed of Waterbury is a member of the committee which returned the bill unfavorably.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18

IDr James ]. McLinden: secretary.
 pr l.. D. Thompson; executive conn
 mittee, Dr P. J. Brennan, Dr M. J.
 Lawlor and Dr Andrew J. Jackson The literary committee will be ap- pointed later. The new president. Dr Farrell succeeds Dr Lawlor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
Bill of Senator
 Reed Assigned
(Continued from Page 1.)

slated after March 18th but Sena- tor Reed pointed out the need for immediate action to assist the un- employed in the Brass City. The other Waterbury bills will be heard as scheduled after March 18th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
STAFF OF
 ST MARY'S HOSPITAL.

The following officers were elected
 at the annual meeting of the staff of St Mary's hospital: President, Dr John D. Farrell; vice-president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
HAIG,s nArMAN IpLE

London.-(UPD-Am the mill liens of unemployed here is Ser geant T. Secrett. batman to the late Field Marshal Earl Haig for 25 years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18

Two hundred new motion picture theaters were opened in Britain last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18

Employers in Denmark are arralo of labor unrest this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18

Denmark has only 179 miles o air service routes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
Three Measures
 Were Favored
(Continued from Page 1)

mems benefit fund at Norwalk, pro- viding for flat rate payment to the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
Naugatuck Bills

set a fixed amount to be named by the committee members.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-05
CANTON INSURGENTS
OPEN REVOLT ATTACK
Two Troop Advances Reported a.
Hsushungchi Is offered Post
of Generalissimo.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
HONGKONG, August 5.-Wang
Ching Wei, leader Of the radical fac
ton Of the Kuomintang, or peoples
party" said today the Canton in
surgent government was launching an
attack against the Nationalist govern
ment after q delay In Difference TO the
anti Communist campaign Of Chang
Kai-Shek.
wang said the Canton government
had withheld its offensive because It
did not wish to embarrass Chang Kali
shek, President Of the Nationalist gov
eminent, nthe campaign. now reported
to have ended.
He announced that troops already
were moving and the finance minister
has been instructed to provide war
chest OF $50O0,0 600 Immediately.
Canton forces were reported TO be
advancing into Kiangsi and Human
provinces simultaneously, but it was
understood the chief hopes Of the mill
tary campaign centered upon Human,
where the Marking forces were reported
weak despite hurried reinforcementS.
Regarded presumably as q compro-
mise choice, Hgushungcht. who has no
troops, was offered the post Of general
isssno.
The Reds were active in Hainan and
Waichow and also at Lukfung, where
they committed brutal murders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-05
BEAR CONSPIRACY
ISLA|D TO BANKERS
Representative Beedy Says
Combination Forcing Mar
ket for Profits.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CRYSTAL LAKE, Me-. August s.
United States Representative Carroll
L. Beedy Of the FIRST Maine district
today charged conspiracy" by local
and foreign bankers and brokers who,
he said, were playing poh.'cs and
realizing profits In bear market opera
tons at the expense Of the American
people
Mr.. Beedy told the Cumberland
County Pomana Grange II there was
further depression Of the stock market
by these interests he would introduce
bill at the next session Of Congress
to reveal the identity Of these con-
spirators" who seek to undermine the
welfare OF the country"
wants Facts Made Public.
He decried the fact that information
obtained by the Board of Governors
Of the New York Stock Exchange con-
corning operations Of those on the bear
side Of the market was not made public.
Il believe the American people not
only have right to know. but want
to know, what interests In this country
are willing to enrich themselves, not
only by destroying confidence In the
United States Government and Amer
lean business, but who are willing TO
press uncomfortable profits in the
face of widespread suffering by the
many" he said.
Sees Further Depression.
Every American citizen has q right
to know the identity of those banking
corporations or brokerage concerns
which aim TO prolong an era of falling
prices and to work increasing havoc
with the stability both OF business and
Of Government.
Il am informed that this conhina-
ton Of local and foreign capital is
making every effort TO forestall the
return Of prosperity In the United
States and to that end is planning
further to depress stock quotations in
late August or September"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-05
DROWNED HUSBAND
IS FOUND BY WIFE
Believe Victim Struck Head
on Diving Board and Fell,
in River.

The body of Lawrence ]. Potter, 50,
OF S725 Van Ness street, washington,
was found this morning in the Potomac
River, near Sycamore Island, by his
wife. Mrs. Emily Potter; a brother
in-law, D. L. Thompson, and J. J. Jes-
ter, who had become worried when he
did not return and started In search
for him.
According to the theory advanced by
his wife to Montgomery County police,
Potter fell while attempting to turn
the water out of his canoe and hit his
head on a diving board, falling into
the river When the body was recoV-
cred, Potter's head was covered with
mud and he was clad only In shirt.
Mrs. Potter told police that he had
left their Summer cottage at Sycamore
Island about 2 to go canoeing and
that when he did not return she sum-
moned her brother. Finding Potter's
trousers on the bank, they began
dragging the river and later found his
body.
DR.. Pratt, health officer for Mont
gomery County. Is to view the body,
which has been taken to q Rockville
undertaking establishment, and decide
whether or not an inquest is necessary.
Potter was an employee OF the price
Water House Co.. with ofiices in the
National Press Building. He is sur
vived also by a son. IL years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-05
FOUR ARE KILLED
IN TRAIN WRECKS
Tempered Switch Blamed in Ar.
kansas-Tracks Buckle
at Yuma.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
VAN buren,, Ark, August 5.-The
engineer and fireman of Frisco pas
senger train. number 703, southbound,
were killed in q wreck OF the train at
smelter switch, near here. early today.
The dead are: Lee Keithley, engineer,
Of Monette, Mo, and william Weeks,
fireman, Fort Smith. Ark.
Glen PreSSon. Frisco trainmaster
here, said apparently the wreck had
been planned. A connecting bolt at
the switch had been pulled, he said.
An investigation was started immedi-
ately.
The engine left the tracks. turned
over and struck shed. The engineer
and fireman apparently we're killed In
stantly.
One passenger, ]. M. Woodward OF
Fort Smith, was taken to a hospital
suffering severe bruises and possibly Q
broken rib and other internal injuries.
J. H. McCommon, 40, o section fore
man at Van Buren,. was injured while
clearing the wreckage. His right foot
was crushed, necessitating its amputa-
ton.
Weeks, 40. is survived by his widow
and five children. He had been with
the Frisco 10 years. He moved to Fort
Smith recently from TaIlihina. Okla.
Ketthley, So, had been with the road
SO years. He Is survived by two sons.
His body wiz be sent 70 Springfield, Mo.
TWO DIE IN DERAIIafENT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-05
GERMAN FAITH AIDS BANKS,
REOPENED, TO KEEP, OPEN
People Manifest Self-COntrol and Point
Way to Real Recuperation by
Increasing Deposits.

to the banks today and demanded their
deposits nothing but q speedy reclos-
ing OF the banks could have prevented
an utter smash and thereby 0ermany's
last claim to world credit would have
evaporated.
Came TO Increase DepOsits.
For weeks the cabinet and bankers
have been passing white nights for
fear that something awful would hap
pen when the so-called bank holidays
should be over and the banks com
PEELED to open. All necessary meas
ures were taken by innumerable emer-
gency degrees. 1t was decided that saw
ings banks would stay shut and the
large commercial banks bear the brtnt
Of what might be a concentrated at
tack by depositors.
Today at 9 am the fate Of Germany
was literally uncertain. BY 10 O'Clock
Germany was again fairly solid.
Not only Germans did not line up
before the banks to demand money;
CONTINUED on Page 2, Column ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-05
S(L|C|TS
SLUMP CURE VIEWS
Business Leaders 0ueried
on Feasibility of National
Economic Council.
b. the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, August 5.--The Cham
Der Of Commerce of the United States
Is canvassing the nations business
leaders for their opinions on the feasi-
bility Of national planning council
for America.
In letter and QUESTIONABLE signed
BY Henry I. Hartman, chairman Of the
Chambers Committee on the continuity
on business and unemployment, the bus
mess men are asked:
rs It feasible, In your opinion, 70 set
I'm permanent national economic
planning board or council TO follow
economic and business conditions, TO
propose ways and means for current
coordination Of production and con-
sumption, and generally TO devise meas
ures which viii tend to promote con.
tinuity Ia business and unemployment
.The cfarre islenade In some quar-
ters.n Mr.. Hartman explains in his
letter. that American business has
failed to display real leadership m
dealing with the recent ana current
economic conditions.
illi1fre are undoubtedly responsibilities
for business men. 1t can be stated with
enual assurance that many OF these
respOrsfbilities are being met. The
real question Is how far there are other
responsibilities which business should
undertake"
leader to use great care in answering
the QUESTIONABLE, and advises that the
replies will be kept confidential.
After asking the first question as 70
feasibility. the QUESTIONABLE requests
that, whether you believe that such
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-05
SOLDIER PHOTOGRAPH HIMSELF
AS HE DESCENDS IN PARACHUTE
MidgetSzed Cameras Tied Chest Register Facial Ex-
pressions During Drop From Plane.

Of this test may result in the develop
ment Of parachute maneuvers that
have not presented themselves YET He
added that the test proved that with
ccolness the jumper may rely on the
safety Of his parachute. leaving himself
free to do other work on hts descent.
II had o lot Of things to remember
Cain said, hut made my drst shot
holding the camera out at arms length
directed at my face. had then fallen
about 500 feet. was concerned that
I might be working too fast and fall
ing to get results. took eight shots
and the camera indicator registered
canaera. When the rush Of wind es-
Gaping through the vent Of my chute
would subside Tor d moment. coul6
even hear the click Of The shutter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-05
HOOver's 'EFavorite
Gumdrops'' Turn
Out to Be Cigars

The White House wants it UNI
derstood that the box Of gum
drops Of a particular brand"
given 10 President Hoover yester-
day by Col. James r. Mutt, treas
urer Of the Republican Nation
al Committee, did not contain
gum drops at all.
Instead. it seems, the box was
filled with cigars.
In trying to clear up the gum
drop story" given to newspaper
men at the White House by Col.
Mutt, the White House made 1t
apparent that Mr.. Hoover resent
ed the story and was DESTROYS of
correcting the impression given by
Col. Mutt that he had q penchant
for a certain brand Of gum
drops"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-05

~ The Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA. August S.--Meteor
showers running so to 100 shooting
stars an hour are forecast for next
Tuesday night.
they should appear sometime after
midnight on August ii-i2. high up IN
the northeastern sky. seeming TO shoot
from the constellation perseus. from
which they derive their name. the per-
seids These neteors have never failed
20 appear on time once year during
the last century.
This wear says DR. Charles r.
Olivier Of the University Of Pennsyl-
vania, sAt the maximum OF the pe1-
seids the moon win be about new and
hence win not interfere IS Il did last
pear. This Will mean for an observer
with . clear sky that faint naete0ra
ear he seen and hence numbers that
may well run % from SO 20 100 per
hnsr, after midnight for the night u
August it-I3 and 70 hall these NUM-