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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11
NEW GOLD RUSH
 SEEN IN DECADE
 FOR BLACK HILLS
Scientific and Intelligent Effort Forecast By
 Mining Expert

Rapid City, s. D.--A new gold rush. but scientific and intelligent as compared to previous frenzied fights for the yellow metal was predicted to-day for the Black Hills within the next decade by Bancroft Gore, department head of methalurgical engineering at the School of Mines.
 Because the mining of other ores is being retarded due to over-pro- duction, interest in gold mining IS becoming more. and more concen- trated, Gore said. He said, that less activity is forecast in the min ing of copper, lead, zinc and other minerals and that this activity will be transferred to the mining Of gold. |. gold mining in this country, the Black Hills will come in for its share of activity. Gore said.
 ''Everything is now ripe for such an increase" he declared. During the war and right after the war many mines were forced to shut down because of the high price of labor, but now labor and materials are cheap. and companies will take advantage of mining properties Gore said.
 Fifteen years ago there were a number of mining properties in the Black Hills. including the Tro- ian, the Maitland and others that were producing several thousands of dollars in gold every year. and now, these companies and others like them will take advantage oi low operating costs and improved equipment and will resume activ- ity, Gore said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11

mitted. to see once a week. MT Bartlett through his attorneys filed the first suit on grounds of deser- ton, but she filed a counter suit through Hubbard and Cramer. Wall and Wall represented MT Bartlett.
 Breach of Peace Charge NoIied.
 A breach of peace charge against Joseph Michaud, aged 31, of GA Woodbine street, was nolled with out costs by Judge Charles F. Rora- back in city court yesterday on rec ommendation of Prosecutor Tho as r. Wall. Michaud was arrested last night by officer Frank Sher- lock following an argument at his home. During the disturbance, the police claim. Michaud's mother-in- law threw boiling water on him and he hit her on the chin with his fist.
 Briefs.
 A short calendar session of tho superior court will be held today in Litchfield.
 A daughter was born at the Charlotte Hungerford hospital Co Mir and Mrs Ferrara of 152 Turner avenue.
 A dance win he held tomorrow in st stephens ballroom on East Albert street. Music will be fur- nlshed by the Hyncopators.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11
To Quizz Ten In
 Fatal Accideni
Witnesses to SOuthbury Tragedy Face Coroner To
 mOrrow-TripIe Inquiry On

Ten witnesses, including passen- gers on the gasoline car, which crashed into an automobile and caused the deaths yesterday morn ing on grade crossing near South bury. have been summoned to an inquest to be held here tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. State troopers cooperating with Coroner John T. Monzani of this city served notices on persons who not only were involved in the accident, but who arrived on the. scene shortly after the crash. The latter are ex- pected to supply information as to the posistion of the wrecked auto and the rail car.
 The hearing here will be part of the triple inquiry now underway with Coroner MoIizani, members of the state utilities commission and representatives of the New York, New Haven 6 Hartford railroad, taking part.
 Walter W. Wright, 49, of Bridge port is the sole survivor of the four occupants of the ill-fated automobile. He was in a grave con- dition in the Danbury hospital to- day and the authorities were un- able to quizz him. Josephine and Cecelfa Mortimer and George E. Green, all of Bridgeport, were fa- tally injured in the crash.
 The train crew and a number of other witnesses were examined yesterday in Danbury by Coroner Monzani. Untill all possible wit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11
PRESIDENT OF
 SPAIN ENTERED | OFFICE TO-DAY
Inauguration of the First President of Republic Was a Gala Affair
BY WILLIAM H. LANDER

United Press Staff Correspondent Madrid, December II = (UP- Niceto Alcala Zamora, Andalusian farmer. was inaugurated first pres- ident of the Spanish republic to- day, becoming head of the state ruled for so long by the royal Bourbons.
 The streets of Madrid, accus- toned to the pageantry of the mon- archy, resounded with the tramp of republican troops and the cheers of an enthusiastic populace. Bright sunny weather added to the en- thusiasm and color -of the cere- mony.
 The inaugural began early in the afternoon when committee of the cortes left the congressional palace in carriages, escorted by a squad ron of calvary, in carriages to fetch Alcala Zamora from his residence. The entire route was lined with troops in full dress Moorish in- fantry and cavalry had the post of honor adjacent to congress.
 Before the ceremony, the presi- dent heard mass at the Paulist church and had lunch with his family.
 
 the hall of the Cortes, where he was inaugurated in the presence of the legislators, diplomats and rep- resentatives of the army and navy. He promised fidelity to the consti- tuition, inaugurating six-year term as president.
 After the ceremony he was driven to the luxurious presidential na1ace which only eight months ago was the Roual Alkazar. It was selected by the cabinet as the presidential residence. From a bal cony, AlcaIa Zamora watched a parade of 1000 troops of the re- organized republican army, navy and marine corps, and typical units from the Basque and Catalonian countries.
 A national holiday was observed. At all army barracks an extra din- ner was served, and each soldier received half peseta, Corporals received one peseta.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11
Decisions in the
 Local Courts
S55,630.7O Involved in Judgments Rendered
 Here To-day

Nine foreclosure judgments to- taling $55,630.70 were handed down in the local courts here to- day. The largest, in the amount of $21,S01.51, was awarded in the common pleas court in favor of the Colonial Trust company against Zygmunt Przybylowsli. The prop erty is located at 9S7 Bank street and constitutes a block with ten- ants and stores. There were five other foreclosures granted in the common pleas court making the total Judgments in that court $4S,- 134.69. The awards were handed down at the short calendar ses- sion presided over by Judge Ed ward J. Finn.
 In superior court before Judge John Richards Booth, two stipu- lation judgments were rendered. |. The first was in the case of the Community Bond & Mortgage Corp against Ethel Yale Meyers, in the amount of $3,273.43. The second in the amount of $3,373.S8 involved the same parties. Law days In each case were set for March 1st. The third judgment in the conn mon pleas court was rendered Tn the case of Damen Co, Inc, against Arthur Cookson. Law day was set for April 1st.
 Other judgments rendered In the common pleas court were: Citizens k Manufacturers National bank against Dennis Calvin, $3,S1b, law day, January 14th; Catherine H.. White against Caroline c. Sirica and others, $3,622.67, law day, February 1st; Naugatuck Lumber Co against Alizus Grigalus ana others, $1,551.52; Edith E. Grier- son against Patrick, H. Garrity, $13,762.33, law day. February l. Mary B. Hanson against Mary Schiller, $3,5S1; law day, March ].
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11
FARMERS HAVE NEW ATTITUDE
 ON INDUSTRY

Columbia, Mo, (UP)-Radical changes in methods of farming have brought farmers new atti- tude toward their industry, accord ing to Dr 0. R. Johnson, head of the department of agricultural economies at the University of Mis- souri.
 Farmers used to look at life in the country as mode of living" but in recent years they have come to regard agriculture as busi- ness for profit" the same as any other business, he concluded after an analysis of farming in Missouri.
 Farmers are slowly deserting agriculture as a mode of living, and voluntarily, or otherwise, turning the farm plant into a bus mess organized for profit" he said.
 "The less self-sufficing agricul- ture becomes, the more depend- ence must be placed in. oyganiza- tion for maximum profit"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11

The perfect attendance of the South school for the month or No- vember is as follows:
 Grade 8, Miss Griffin--Alphonse Barkauskas, Vincent Barkauskas Charles Baxter, Walter Brandt George Guerrero, Alphonse Kon- tout. John Kowalewski, Henry Mis- sura, George Panilaitis, Joseph Sbordone, Melvin Snyder, William Virbilia, Vity Ulinskas, Alliette Barbaret, Helen Barolak, Frances Coon, Mary DiNunzio, Marguerite Dwyer, Ada Hallock, Elsie Her man, Mary Machokas, Ella Pleck- aitis. Helen Podobinski, Carmella Rose. Marion Shattuck, Henrietta Theriault, Florence Treciokas, Anna Werenka, Georgina Wildman,
 Grade 8, Miss Thompson-Frank Binder, Ernest Carulla, Michael Guglimetti, Julian Laneville, Ed mund Nichols, Raymond O'Connor, George Quarforth, Thomas Sciar- retta, Bradford St Hilaire, Anthony Viltrakis, Maurice Wolk, Dorothy Arlington, Anna Baltromitis, Anna Berichonak, Edwina Booth, Pat rick Boxx, Eleanor Budd, Ruth Davidson, Grace Flishers Beatrice Lanevil1e, Mary Luchetti, Emma Missura, Concetta Rinaldi, Cathe- rine Wisausky, Nellie Yesikavi- cuis.
 Grade 2, Miss MacKerracher- Philip Berichonak, Michael Da- William Schrier, Foster Snyder, ATS TnxyInV, Algerd Ulinskas. John Virbila. Philomena DiNunzio, Nellie Du- bauskas, Dorothy Olmstead. Mill dred Panilaitis, Waecika Petkie- vicz, Monica Plotas, Elmira Poplis, Betty Wargo, Elsie Holm.
 Grade z, Miss Tolles-Douglas Beveridge, Kenneth Beveridge. Robert Fenn, William Fitzgerald, Frederick Hychka, Ellsworth Leach, Charles Monterose, How ard Palmer, Joseph Stella, Vytau- tas Treciokas, Algerdis Visockis, Richard Ziello, Rose Boulanger, Julia Boxx, Maureen Connor Phyllis Everitt, Blanche Germano Florence Handle, Rose Stack, Catherine Wilson, Helen Yourk- stovich.
 Grade z, Miss Brown-Ralph Anderson, Lucian Arlington, John Gwiazdowski, George Collier, George Jeannin, Winfred Lynch, Francis Rosenbeck, Henry Ya- shenko, Angeline Ciriello, Violet Coddington, Alice Dubauskas, Eve- lyn Laraway, Sophie Lukachivich. Anna Rlmkie, Dorothy Stewart, Edna Van Wagner, Angeline Ziello.
 Grade z. Miss Dawson-Nicholas Bivone, John Carey, Armand Do- toli, Edward Enamait, Henry Jean- min, Michael John, John Kracunas, George Lindahl, Ralph Mango, Raymond Marinelli. Anthony Pat ernoster, Edward Rogowski, Mer- Til Theriault, Carmella Aufiero. Christine Bayarinas, Grace Capone, Dora Dotoli, Anna Godio.
 Grade 6, Mrs Flynn-Irvy Aus tin, Tommy Bestonso, Vernon Bradshaw. Clarence Budd, Leon- ard Capone, Howard Krantz, John Stukskis, Edward Yashenko, An drew Zaberchuk, Michael Zaccaria. Helen Carter, Mary Czaja, Nellie Gillis, Anna Graziano, Mary La Porte. Stella Matusavich, Dorothy Nichols, Lillian O'Connor, Edna Petkievicz, Anna Petrok, Mary Popovich, Helen Sicard, Frances Skrapolslxi, Jennie Walaitis,' Mary Werenko.
 Grade 6, Miss Scanlon-Edward Black, Philip DiNunzio, Karl Garms. Joseph Paternoster, Ernest Pistilli. George Soden, Charles Thompson. Joseph Uleviche, Gwiazdowski, Marguerite Handle, Ruth Johnson, Florence Lacey, Irene Mason, Susan Matusavich, Josephine Pazdan, Blanche Pull dix, Ernestine Sciarretta, Helen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11

nesses have been examined no q tempt will be made to place tN responsibility of the accident. It claimed that the automobile q came stalled on the crossing, whiE is actually a private right-of-wa' Members of the train crew claime that they sounded the whistle \ they approached the crossing.
 While the coroner devotes hl time to learning the details of th sad tragedy, Deputy Coroner Wa ter w. Smyth is at work in an er deavor to determine the cause an responsibility of the death of Nil Sarah Quinn. 70, of Hamden. Sfl was fatally hurt when the autome bile in which she was riding skid ded on an ice-coated pavement an crashed with terrific force into
 tree John F. Ryder, driver of tn car, is being held under bonds $500 pending the outcome of tn induest. A party of four were o their way to attend a funeral. The had engaged Ryder to convey ther to Bristol. The accident occurre yesterday morning at Miners COT ner on the Milldale road.
 Mrs Quinn suffered injuries 1 the crash and died on the way t the Meriden hospital. Clemen Quinn, A, of Park avenue, Ham den, son of the deceased; Patric Quinn, 67, of 225 Clinton avenue Fair Haven and Mrs Bridget Clyn of Fair Haven were injured.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11
THOMASTON
NORTHFIELD MAN
 HELD RESPONSIBLE
Drove Car Which Killed Girl-Benefit Party
 Held

Samuel Herman, coroner of Litchfield county, finds Earl Rich ards of Northfield criminally re- sponsible for the death of Shirley Reardon, age ten years on Novem- Der 7th. The coroner issued his finding in the case Thursday. He finds, that Richards, driver of the car which struck the Reardon girl and her playmate, Phyllis Weir, age II, causing the death of the Reardon girl few hours later at the Waterbury hospital was out of control. Coroner Herman found that the girls were crossing the road on Grand strete near hte pub lie library and Richards approached from the center of town going toward Northfield, that he failed to maintain proper lokout and that he failed to have his car un- der proper control. Officer James P. Ryan, who arrived at the &C., cident few minutes after, placed Richards under arrest for reckless driving and operating his car with defective brakes. Richards was bound over by Judge Pratt to the common pleas court in Litchfield county under bonds of $1,000. Ed WdIu IACdIuOn, tiAC BAAA D AoNhNh Att' entered suit against Richards for $10,OOO, through Attorney Thomas Wall of Torrlngton. Mrs Edward Carley, mother of the Weir girl has sued for her daughter through Attorney Vincent Miller, for $3,- 900, for alleged injuries.
 Gives Successful Party
 The benefit bridge party given by Mrs Winfield Wight at her home at Goodwin court last even ing attracted a large crowd and a very enjoyable evening was spent. Prizes were awarde and refresh ments served by the hostess. The proceeds will be used in the pur- chase of Christmas presents for the members of the Congregation al Sunday school.
 Legion Holds Lunch Auction
 The American Legion benefit card party held at their home on Elm street Wednesday night brought out a large crowd. The prizes were won by, Mrs Kenneth Parker, and Herbert Truelove, first, and second went to Henry Hawkins and Mrs Anderson.
 The feature of the evening was the auction lunch, each lady brought a basket lunch for two, which was sold tot he highest bid der. John Miller of Watertown was auctionecr and the baskets brought good price, the pro- ceeds to be used for charity work.
 The patrons and patroness for the high school alumni dance at the high school gym, December 23 are Mr and Mrs w. G. JohnstoA, Mir and Mrs A. F. Gross, and <r and Mrs J. Howard Roberts Table reservations now on sale at Con- ways store and are going very good. The Luxor Night club or- chestra of seven pieces will fur nish music from 9 o'clock until 1 o'clock. The committee also plans on securing entertainment for the guests. The committee is planning on one of the largest crowds ever.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11

in the new st Joseph's cemetery.
 The funeral or Mrs Ella War ner of 100 Academy street, Forest vile, was held yesterday after noon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev Lincoln E. Frye, rector of St Johns Epis- copal Mission, conducted the serv- ices and burial was in the family plot in the Forestville cemetery.
 WOmen's Club
 The second regular Women's Club meeting was held yesterday afternoon at the Boys Club on Laurel street. Many items of in- terest were presented by the pres- ident and voted upon.
 At the meeting the nominating committee was appointed to pre- pare slate of officers fo rthe en- suing year, which is as follows: Mrs Paul Hubbard, chairman, Mrs Arthur Cucuel, Mrs D. A. Lipman, Mrs Karl A. Reiche, and Mrs How ard Wilson.
 Members of the club were enter tained by the speaker of the after noon, Miss Louise Pardee, who gave an interesting and educational talk on shopping Around .the World"
 Disy Case Continued
 The case of Michael Disy of Meadow street. who is charged with breach of the peace on com plaint of his wife, was continued until Saturday morning in police court this morning until Saturday, on request of the defendants coun- sel, Attorney Frederick W. Beach.
 Albert c. Atwood
 Albert c. Atwood, 59, of Burl- ington avenue, died at his home yesterday afternoon following an illness. MT Atwood, a farmer leaves his wife and two sons. The funeral will be held from his late home on Saturday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock, Rev Percival F. Vol fenden, pastor of the Bristol Bap- tist church officiating. Burial will be in the West cemetery.
 Meet HOOsiers
 The Phantoms basketball team will meet the Hoosiers at the John J. Jennings school gymnasium on Tuesday evening at 7:15 o'clock.
 Chukkers Practice
 The Browning-Simm Chuk- kers, representatives in the Bris- tol City league, will hold practice session this evening at 8 o'clock in the Bristol Boys Club gymnasium on Laurel street under the direc- tion of Coach Stan Richtmyer.
 Bachelor Party for Dr CorOso Dr Frank l.. Coroso, local dental surgeon, was the guest of honor at a bachelor party given by 100 of his friends in Elks' hall We'd nesday evening in anticipation of his marriage to Miss Mae F. Ryan. Forestville school teacher. The hall was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Arrangements for the party were made by a commit- tee consisting of c. Earle Lourie. water department superintendent and Prosecuting Attorney Anthony J. Rich.
 Attorney Rich, who was master of ceremonies, introduced among the evenings various speakers Dr Raoul Siliciano, Councilman Will liam A. Hayes, Contractor Cosmo Vacca, Dr Joseph Coroso of Hart ford, Dr J. Seward Wilson. pr John s. Papa of the Bristol hos pital Phillip c. Rouleau of the Bristol Trust Company, Lawrence Moran and Mir Lambert. The bride groom o-be was presented with a purse of $100 following of which an entertainment was presented.
 Guests from Waterbury, Hart ford, New Haven and Bristol were in attendance. The wedding will take place in St Joseph's church shortly after Christmas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11

Alphonse Ciriella, Joseph Ciriella, Fred .Daddona, Philip Germano, Vincent Mango, Louie Palomba, John Rubbo, Joseph Troland.
 Grade 1, Miss Doolittle-Robert Arlington, Richard Bares, Irving Blondeau, Walter Decker, Alvin Kontout, Hercules Nardi, Austin Smith, Willard Smith, Edward Sprano, Alice Boentgen, Gladys Brooks, Alice Fuller, Helen Lip gaige, Mary Eilene Locke. Bernice Mullan, Anna Puzak. Mary Rinal- di. Mary Alice Russell. Vincentina Stella.
 Grade 1, Miss McQuade-Ray- mond Austin, Walter Austin, Ste phen Baldwin, Raymond Boulan- ger, Frank Commanders, Joseph Daddona, Edwina Finley, Earle Gorton, Charles Gugliemetti. John McMahon, Lawrence Palomba, Charles Strasser, Edmond Zaccaria, Albert O'Connor, Lorraine Burke, Parmalie Jacobs, Bernice Kristutis, Joyce Kuntzweiler. Gladys Lane vile, Elizabeth Ramponi, Rose Rinaldi.
 Kindergarten, Miss Briggs Harold Brew, Adolph Iannecelli,
 Robert Seller. Joseph Rimkie, Nell son Boulanger, Albert Kulikauskas, Armand Rovero, Bernard Sprano, Anthony Zambelli, Attilio Zacca-
 ria, Anthony Ciassamella, Joyce Baldwin, Florence Corcoran, Helen Kontout, Helen Laneville, Shirley Laneville, Katherine Moscariello, Helen Peoncello, Lewis Avoletta, Mary Lou Barberi, Virginia Mus fo onofn Dnaa Co hatif1t
 Special, Mrs toddard--William Arlington, Richard Black, John Diorio, Louis Falcone, Joseph Gra- ziano, John Guerrero, Olaf Hansen, Ralph Laudati, Peter Luchetti, Willie Kowgan.
 Grover Baldwin-Chef Grover c. Baldwin will be the chef for the Mems club supper to be held this evening at the Congre- gational church parish hall. The men of the club are to do the cooking and serving which makes the affair interesting. Frank Mene- trey is to do the marketing. Supper will be served at o'clock. The committe in charge are President Howard Ande, Rev Oscar Locke, Ralph A. Wheeler, Ralph Clinton, Loren S. Chase, Frank Menetrey, and Grover c. Baldwin. Harry Hard has prepared an entertain ment for the evening.
 Supper At Church
 The supper held at All Saints parish hall last evening under the auspices of the Women's auxiliary society proved a success. The deco rations of the tables were in keep ing with Christmas. The fancy work booths were very attractive. A large bell was suspended in the center of the booth which was on the stage. Miss Elizabeth Kreidei carried home a beautiful quilt. Mrs Charles Curtiss took care of the tickets; Miss Margaret Boden, the candy booth; Mrs Gaylord Burdon prepared the coffee. Other helpers were Mrs William Flisher. Mrs Leftbridge, Mrs Bertrand LaVigne, Mrs William Windebank. Mrs Ray mond Beach. Mrs Charlotte Miller, Mrs Loren Chase. Mrs Adolph Rec- ker, Mrs George Booth, Mrs John Pope, Mrs Eugene Deschene and the Misses Catherine Meyer and Carrie Woodruff.
 Briefs
 All Saints church choir will hold a rehearsal tonight.
 The Tigers football team will meet the Buckingham A. C.. team at the tanks Saturday morning at | ii o'clock. The Tigers art expect ing a return game from tho Hi!i Tops. For informRtIon call NICK Trotta. s73-2 Watert0wn. or consult with Coach oweed CaiaRrese.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11
Market Was Primer At Opening To-day
 With One Exception
U. s. Steel Dipped to 48% on Its First Sae-Trading
 Was Quiet and the Market Jagged

were noted in American and for eign Power, Consolidated Gas, Cas- National Biscuit, Radio Keith Orpheum and International Tele phone.
 Trading quieted down after tn opening and the market lagge along, but prices held their initis gains well. Railroad issues, wit few exceptions were firmer.
 There was nothing in, the new to warrant a turn in sentiment, bu the street was of the opinion tn market had been oversold and the absence of further adverse new some shorts covered their commit ments, account for the advance.
 Atchison met some further liqul dation and eased off nearly 2 point to 85. Other issues to record losse included Chesapeake Corporation 9 19 off K; Kennecott 10k off sa Electric Power and Light 12% ol K and Lorillard 13% off %. O shares were down small fractionI
 Several utilities were still undo moderate pressure including Nort American, National Power an Light, Electric Power and Ligh and Public Service of New Jersey|
 After its early rise, steel con mon slipped below 4S and the maj ket turned irregular. Volume co1 tinued small and the list lackd real feature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11
PLYMOUTH
INJURED MAN
 NOT IMPROVED
Cleveland Placed in Plas- ter Cast-Bridge Club
 Meets

Walter Cleveland who is pa tient at the Waterbury hospital, suffering from injuries received last week in an automobile acci- dent in Thomaston shows no im- provement in his condition. A vertebrae in his back Is fractured and he has been put in a plaster cast. His brother, Edson, who was also injured in the same acci- dent, and is also a patient at the same hospital shows some im- provement in health.
 Meeting of Bridge Players
 The regular weekly meeting Of the Bridge Club was held at the home of Miss Margaret Higgins with prizes being donated to the following: Miss Madonna Galla- gher, Miss Florence Glennon and Miss Elsie Parke. Refreshments were served. Those present were the Misses Elsie Parke, Anna Kie- fer Esther Flynn, Agnes O'Brien, Nora Lonergan, Madonna Galla- gher, Anna Lonergan, Mildred Beach, Florence Glennon, and Madolyn Beach.
 Surprise Party
 Mir and Mrs H. G. Hutchinson were rendered a surprise party at their home on East Main street, Tuesday evening, the party being in honor of Mrs Hutchinson. Those present were Mrs Charles Yoos, Mrs Walter Haney. Mrs Joseph Sarason of Thomaston: Mrs Cook, Miss Ruth Hutchinson of Bristol; Mrs Edward Burr, Miss Dorothy Bennett, Misses May and Merle Munson of this town. Lunch was served and a social time enjoyed.
 Y. w. c. A. Giirs
 The Y. w. c. A. Girls held their regular meeting in the Community Club hall last evening that was at tended by large crowd. The speaker of the evning was Miss McCracken of Hartford and she talked on the Working of the Girl Reserves. Camp life in general and charitable work done by girls clubs.