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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
OUR DAILY NEWS LETTER

Peiping.-China's mouth is already watering in anticipation of gobbling up the Philippines as soon as the United States relinquishes it's hold, if an article in the Chinese Economic Journal may be believed.
 The article is semi-anonymous, but the Journal is an official organ of the Nanking government, being pub- lished by it's ministry of industry, commerce and labor.
 There are ceratin powerful, mon- eyed interests in America working to persuade congress to give up the eovernorship of the Philippines" the article says, and with public opinion being aroused in America in regard to this question, it is only matter of time before the Philippines will be a elf-governing, sovereign power.
 Merchants Eager
 "Thus, Chinese merchants natur- ally turn an eager eye towards the situation that seems to be develop ing there, for the present time and especially whenever the islands at- tain independence, there is a pros- porous field for investn. of cap ital. The demand on the part of the inhabitants is not so much for eco- homie independence as for the at- tainment of an abstract principle"
 The article then continues:
 China has the natural resources, the man power and the mechanical ability to become one of the great est industrial nations of the world. It is in this commerce of industrial products that China will build her trade with the Philippines"
 Statistics are then quoted to show that China's trade with the islands grew from $137,O00,0OO in 1921 to $635, 100000 in 1927, and that it has continued to expand since then.
 Action Urged
 This official publication of the Chi nese government urg.s it's people not to wait for the actual granting of independence, although 1t says, Tn view of the trend of circumstances it is very probable that the United States will relax all governmental supervision over the islands in the near future" but it advises China to plan in advance for very prosper ous future"
 These plans, as recommended, in- clude taking every advantage of the present American rule in the Philip pines.
 The article also praises the public school system established by the United States and the 792 miles of railroads and $500 miles of public built by American enter prise.
 Another great asset for prospec- tive Chinese exploiters of America's island territory, according to the Journal. is that a large number of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16

Aboard the $. $. France Cat seal The mystery woman," without whom no sea trip is complete, ap- peared as usual upon the morning of the second day.
 This one is younger than usual. But then mystery women" have been getting younger as time goes by. The implication of worldliness hangs over them; a glance supplies the information that they will get along in any company and that the middle-aged women will be gossip ing about them within an hour after the first meeting.
 Sometimes they are adventuresses seeking rich conquest on shipboard; sometimes they are weary moths escaping from the New York lights; sometimes they are women with money tired of conventional shore life and seeking an opportunity of running loose where nobody knows them."
 But whatever gets them that way, there is always a defensive caginess that keeps the crowd guessing. Most of the others know each others names within relatively few ap- pedTdHCeo, plSlHS OHo tlHOliici aPoi and garrulously relating personal matters that they would hesitate to talk about at home.
 The mystery ladies, however. al- ways take the pains to be attractive, wear good clothes and be lone of the fellows" This one has the most convivial men on the ship accepting her with generous smile.
 Yet, quite cryptically, she sits and writes in a notebook and talks cas- ually of writing career and speaks familiarly of important magazine editors. You scratch your head try ing to recall seeing her name in some publication. She is ultra sophisticated . obviously has plen- ty of money to spend =. her ward robe is in the best of taste and ex- pensive '. she can tell stories with "the boys" and she can afford to be pleasant with the girls.
 Nobody knows for sure who she is, and it bothers them no end.
 And in the coffee room we have Abdullah Ould Brahine. a handsome young Moroccan-and how the mid- dle-aged ladies adore him!
 And he's smart enough to agree with anyone for the crossing of a palm. His costume catches Moor ish room aboard ship and he has a decorative way of bending over the primitive charcoal blaze whereon he brews his heavy Turkish coffee.
 The American tourist is ''his meat. for he goes about telling for tunes as the dear ladies sip their coffee. And do they love it? And does he first ask for 10-franc note by way of propitiating the oracles! That gent will wind up in New York some day at one of those half-light- ed oriental places and clean up. I've thought seriously of managing him.
 For he know just how to toss fluffy pillow at the feet of some fair lady and seem to be kneeling at her feet, complete and utter ser- want of the fortunes and of herself.
 A smart lad this Abdomen as we have named him, who winks when he has ended his ceremonials.
 The chap who operates the Punch and Judy show has a dining room job on the side, but he enjoys the laughter of the few youngsters on board. And so each afternoon at he goes on-and I find myself
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
OR PRIMA FACIE
He's studying for the lawhood.
 They say he's bent with woe. At terms that daily greet his eye. Such a one is status quo.
tsY THE MAN IN THE TowER.)


Believe it There's going to be whoopee party some tno like that Thursday night Eks initiate class of six largest the history of the Waterbury lodge Goat riding not getting will be the for the evening and there will be horns on the sidelnes addition those the Among those who take the veil at this Cunningham Jim Mccarthy, Jim Hyland Bill Spaone, Dud Beach, Doc Mullen Harry Cashn Lask Frank Calvin Harry Platt Jack Cao Dan ONei Cliff MeE1ae, Hugh Leonard, Walt Wallace Jack Faherty, Johnny Muve Joe Muvle (two undertakes oh o) Jim plumbing inspector Mart Sweeney city hal Carl Gemno, Monambau, Charley Wiehn, Ralph Staneo Cliff Peck Jack Congressman Ned Goss Lester Brennan Fred Leary, (you know Frank the oil king) Jim Slavn Bill Leay George Ronater. Tom Dillon. J. Frank Sullivan Joe McGah, Otto Herman Thurb Chatfd Mike Fly land OBrien, Tony Carroll Jack Rabbott Dick Birch Jesse King Atty Parker Doc Morse Joe Farley, Jr Don Pep Andy Jim Madden Alex Spring. Doc Frank Bowes, Bill Zege Hen Bowling. Jim Calvin Bill Cavanaugh. Phil Dnova Charley Popa Pease Bill Dunleavy (ho seals weights and oh, oh) and Gene Beadle What party what a party!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16

The mammoth steak" was cut from the body of q mammoth found frozen in Siberia. If I had been offered a piece, I think I should have said that steak was not good for my digestion just then. Frozen mammothS have been found in Siberia at different times. In each case the beast had been dead for thousands of years; but part of his flesh had been preserved by the intense coldness of the air and soil. There are parts of Si- beria in which summer is almost like winter, with only a few weeks of mild weather.
 In the year 1900, native of Si- beria saw the head of strange animal exposed above the ground. A huge tusk stood out from the head
 The discovery was reported, and months later O. F. Mertz. scien- tist engaged in work at St Peters, burg, came to the spot. With the help of several men, he dug the beast from the frozen ground. It was a mammoth, kind of hairy elephant which used to roam about long ago. Because of the ice and frozen soil around it. part of the flesh and almost all the hair had been kept from decay. In his diary, Hertz wrote: ''The flesh under the shoulder looks as fresh as well-froZen beef. The dogs at whatever mammoth meat was thrown to them.' 'I collected bit of ((frozen) blood. When melted, these bits turn into dark red spots.''
 The hair on the mammoth varied in color from yellowish- h-brown to dark brown. Tn the region of the chest it was 12 inches long. The animal is believed to have died as the result of fall from a cliff the left fore-leg had been broken.
 TO-mOrrow-Religion in Oldcn
 Egypt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
ray apparatus has done for surgery and medicine

ray apparatus has done for surgery and medicine.
 The invention itself consists of two parts, the apparatus itself being a single whole. The first part, which Is an application of modern radio technique to the needs of medicine, consists of a sound amplifying ap- paratus which greatly magnifies sounds proceeding from the body of a patient. The second part of the. apparatus converts the sounds into linear waves which are reproduced and made visible in a mirror. In front of the mirror is fitted, a. camera and pressure upon lever serve to set 1t in action when photographs of the recorded sound waves are re- quired.
 Experiments show that different types of waves are characteristic of various conditions of health. An other advantage of the apparatus is that is makes it possible for doctors to take a large number of pictures of interesting and important cases;;. the records so obtained being of a permanent nature. s.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
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Fotam and jetsam Addicted to wearing derby Frank Jock jweer And few about nonchaany Frank Speaking of smies: As n@pbe Tim Dlane and his pooh John H. Gos returned Florida after checking the finance board meeting few days And remind that members board Reed Thoms the and house Hartford One of the patrons of local golf be popular member of the cloth and he wicked mh they E. Webster Judd coon-coated driving his pfy Caddy along West Main Charley Allen of the towns And Charley gets silver sheet as possible, the is his hobby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
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On the towns merry-go-round

On the towns merry go round When the Park Paae ordinance effect Grand the Tower said it would prove flop. Now autois and something snay be done. Thank you fellow sufferers Chick Keleys L underwent operation last week Trust the little fellow t high road recovery by City Clerk Eddie ODonn missed by the staff Saturday when Eddie obliged absent himself feeling ndisposd City hall employees com menting picture Back Tax Collector George Guoes baby looked like advertisement for popular brand of food Pop! buttons slid from Georges Al shifts from the evening the morning vail starting ody Happy moonight Al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
Cornucopia cuppinqs

Cornucopia cuppngs Cal OBrien, hale, has been i'll with attack of grippe Cal extremely popular and during his solous words have been expressed Flint Cuddy says should and the soldier bonus cash The boys will give Flint cheer this He's been circles locally for years During the depression
 back Flint chairman of relief for obe exsolders and did fine work. Now he's in the wholesale racket At the hospital E. Wilcox American Brass recuperating operations Mrs. Dick Veker surgical and G. Fred Hodges, Scovileer Lieut. Chris Harmons virtually filled the weekend by friends who call the popular police officer express wish for his complete
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
RATS LIVE-CATs DIE.

London.-Brixworth N. Hants, authorities were alarmed at the in- crease of rats in the town. They decided to spread poison. seeing that cats couldn't stave off the invasion of the rodents. They spread the stuff all around the town. Two days after only two cats were left alive and the rats had increased con- siderably.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
Cornucopia cuppings.

Cornucopa euppngs. Just Jim Phen suggested a walking Looks if the weather took Jim for rde Henry ORourke operated Thursday naval hospital in Newport He troubled with appendi cs Reports hospital very favorable Atty Mike always different everything. That's why he's sporting spa gaters? And yesterday while chatting with payment of the bonus
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16

Gossip Cliff Therraut has ambitions to become a great singer boys, the gals wish Cliff lot luck
 Otto Zems has become popular in the White City, they thinking of making him city manager We'll that's sumpn And if Otto takes the veil bis assistant may be George Slater. who knew the White City, when white
 Jack Merhed reduction may be all right but wondering when the committee will hear his testimony Jack ranks with Bill Harvey Waeburys genuine gob
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16

Fishing certainly popular with Waterbuian Fishing permits during January and the Scov the the history of the Woodtk Receipts toaed S42075 against $361 60 for l929 Scovee already getting restless about the of pick which live bread alone he have fish, Or something like that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16

Shorts Manager Lin Curtis of the Palace has certainly mli- tarzed his gal uhe In their uniforms salutes and they pumpkins Harrison alley while the department chopped free of ice
 Sol Friedman tuxedo spats and gloves to ensemble that usually with the back adds finishing touch that has the gals fol- lowing in his wake
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
Our historical corner

Ou The table which Abe Lincoln John proclamation place ohe the white house The table Memorial hall the library Hartford Morgan Bridgeport United States take look the time you're in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
Uncle Rays
 Corner
A FROZEN MAMMOTH

Several years ago, a scientist told me of banquet held in Europe at which mammoth steak" was serv- ed. He said that he had not eaten any of the meat, but that others had taken at least a bite or two.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16

Here's page of the book. Though bachelor Deputy Sheriff Nick Jms kids Shhhhh He appointed guar dian d tsm these who broke the Walsh Socum schools Nice daddy. tell kiddes bedms story. Yah
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16

Chinese citizens are already living there."
 While lamenting that contact with Americans has made wages rise upward" the article states that good labor is available in the islands, and that the Filipino is efficient in both skilled and unskilled work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16

Government scientists have esti- mated that more than 513,000,000 tons of soil are washed into the oceans by rivers in the United States ench year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
TO PHOTOGRAPH
 HEART BEATS
Action Reflected on Mirror
 By German Apparatus

Berlin-(UP)-An apparatus by which photographs of heart beats and other body sounds can be seen in the form of oscillating waves in a mirror and can also be photo- graphed at will, has just been in- vented by Herr Martiny, a Berlin engineer.
 tI is expected that the invention will supersede the old method of stethoscopy. The new invention, the electro-stethoscope, will in short do for stethoscopy what the Roentgen-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
HIGHLIGHTS OF HISTORY

UNCLE RAY
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-12
Mother, Daughter Get Degrees

BIZ United Press
MONMOUTH, Ill, June IA
mother and her daughter, Mrs.
Anna P. and Ruth White of Zenia,
o., were among the eighty-six
students who received degrees
Thursday at the Monmouth college
commencement.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-12
LODGE CHIEFS
WIFE is DEAD
Mrs. Maud BornWaSser to
Be Buried Sunday.

Mrs. Maud Funk Bornwasser,
Hotel English, wife of George P.
Bornwasser, grand secretary of the
Grand lodge Of Indiana, L o. o. F.,
died Thursday night at the Metho-
dist hospital. Mrs. Bornwasser had
been i'll two weeks.
Funeral services will be held in
New Albany, former residence Of
Mrs. BornWasser, at Sunday after
noon. Burial will be in a New AL
bany cemetery.
Mrs. Bornwasser was a member of
the Ruth Rebekah lodge, No. l, of
New Albany, and the Woman's De-
partment Club and Roberts Park
M. E. church Of indianapolis.
Survivors, in addition to the hus-
band, are three sisters, MIS-. Ernest
Conner, Miss Alice Funk and Miss
Clara Funk, all Of New Albany, and
four brothers, DR.. Chester Funk of
New Albany, DR.. Austin Funk of
Jefersonville, Edward Funk of
Princeton and Walter Funk of ST.
Louis, Mo.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-12
BIG RUM RINGS
LOSING GROUND
TO DRY AGENTS
U. S. Figures Show Giant
SyndiCateS Are Falling
Under the AK.
BY THOMAS L. STOKES
United Press STAFF Correspondent

WASHINGTON, June 12-Fed-
eral Prohibition Director Amos w.
Woodcock published figures today
on the dry bureaus work, which he
said indicate we are reaching the
more important cases." He referred
to the big commercial liquor opera
tors who now are the chief concern
of the bureau.
He referred specifically to Stats
tics showing that the average Jail
sentence was thirty-four days great
er in May than in April, while the
average fine was S34 less, a tendency
which, he said, has been demon
strated during the eleven months
OF his regime. The longer jail SEN
fences reflect the rounding I'D of
the big violators.
Sticking out in the mass of Sta
tistics prepared by the bureau at
the end Of each month is an analy-
sis revealing that the special agents
OF the department, a highly trained
corps Of men who rove about sew
eral states making cases against the
large syndicates, had brought thirty
big cases during May in all parts of
the country, some of them involving
liquor rings that the government
has been trying to reach for a long
time.
An enormous span Of years be-
hind the Jail bars was meted out in
May, total Of 2,436 years for 1901
jail sentences. For the eleven
months of the Woodcock regime, the
grand total of jail sentences is
26,020 for a total Of 1902 years in
jail. Fines for the month num-
bered 4,434 to an amount Of 1857, 178,
and for the eleven months, 32,662
totaling $4,941 1878.
Arrests in May numbered 5,463,
which was 100 less than in April.
There were 4,110 cases held by COM
missioners and 1922 placed on court
docketS.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-12
$4,000 PUPILS
DESERT BOOKS
FOR VACATION
Public Schools to Reopen
Before Labor Day, Is
announcement.

t1fty-eight thousand Johns and
Marys who have spent nine months
in public schools and 1900 others
in parochial schools picked up their
books and pencils this afternoon,
leaving behind schoolrooms and
looking forward to two and one-half
months Of carefree summer vaca-
ton.
Several thousand other BOYS and
girls, however, prepared to attend
summer schools opening Monday.
The schools, Of halliday duration.
six days Of the week for six weeks.
are to be held in city high schools.
VIII Reopen Earlier
Paul c. stetson, superintendent
of schools, pulled a surprise from
his sleeve for both pupils and
teachers. School, this year, will
reopen before Labor day.
For years it has been the GUS
tom, in the operation of the public
school system, to continue the vaca-
ton untll after the state fair and
Labor day, the children returning
TO their studies about Sept. 7 to 8.
Stetson said that the teachers
institute will be cut from four to
two days and will be held Sept. l
and 2. On Sept. 3, public school
pupils will answer the morning bell
and return to the four walls of edu-
cational chambers.
Stetson said plans will be made
TO facilitate the enrolment in high
and grade schools so routine will
be under way the following week.
Increase Safety Measures
With the closing Of schools, po-
lice and city recreation officials pre-
pared for the protection of young
sters during the summer.
Streets and unauthorized swim
ming places will be under heavy
guard, in order to keep at a mini
mum the number of tragedies that
mar the vacation period.
Playground and swimming in
structors at city parks this after
noon were to receive instructions at
city hall on regulation of the play
ground centers.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-12
So, Good Night

By United Press
DIES MOINES. June IL
The night was dark AMI the
wind was cold. A young man
walking into the police station,
requested a place to sleep.
your nane?" asked the
jailer.
Goodnight replied the
youth, preparing for sleep.
Just a minute, sonny,
shouted the jailer. Il asked
fer your name"
Goodnight" patiently re-
sponded the youth.
No more wise cracks" said
the jailer. Lets have your
name, and be quic,z about it.
My name" said the young
man, lis John Goodnight, and
come from Perry. Ia.
Goodnight" said the jailsr.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-12

industrial warfare that terminated
with the crushing of the miners
union, and organized the famous
Rockefeller industrial plan" his
company continued to be the chief
target Of labor opposition.
Today this same company, by its
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-12

twenty-five boys, winners and
runners up at the city-wide sec
tional marble championships The
Times has been conducting about
the city the last month, will gath
er at Willard park next Monday
morning at 10 to decide the mar
bic champion Of Indianapolis.
Among them will be Charles
Smith, 1855 Washington boule-
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formal declaration against wage
cutting. has turned the balancs in
what threatened to be 4 new con-
fiict in the mining regions. Wide
spread efforts to cut miners pay.
are believed to have been largely
abandoned as a result.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-12
Convicted in Five Minutes

. = DFItItW FITo8
CLEVELAND, June PA jury
deliberated just five minutes today
before convicting Thomas V. Pros
perre, "a, of Chicago to prison for
.bigamy. The swift conviction was
followed swiftly by a sentence of
three years in Obi open imposed by
Judge Alva Corlett.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-12
BIG DECREASE FOUND
IN RAIL! EMPLOYMENT
14.70 Per Cent Reduction in Year Is
Reported by U. S. Commission.

WASHINGTON, June 12-Figures
just released show large decrease
in the number of employees Of class
one railroads.
Compared with March a year ago,
class one railroads in March of this
year had reduced the number of
employees 14.70 per cent, and total
compensation Of employees showed
a decrease of 1859 per cent, accord
ing to the Interstate Commerce
commission.
Number Of employees and total
compensation follow: March, 1880.
1,546,663; 1927, 066,435. March 1881,
1,319,315; $189, 407,457.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-12
Find Witch History

BU Untted Press
MEDIA, Pa, June 12.-Among the
papers left by DR.. Anna E. Broo-
mall, who died recently, was an
unpublished manuscript on witches
which were said to abound in this
section more than century ago.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-12
CLEMENCY IS ASKED
Mexico InterveneS in Case
of Condemned Slayer.

A new petition seeking commu-
tation of the sentence of Ignacio
Sarragoza, &c, a Mexican. from
death to life imprisonment is on
file with Governor Harry G.. Les
lie.
The petition was presented by
Colonel Russell B. Harrison on be-
half of the Mexican government,
and followed similar pleas made by
Mexican authorities.
He announced that additional
petitions, bearing on the character
of Sarrago7a, who was convicted
on charges Of killing a policeman in
Michigan City, were being pre-
pared today.
Governor Leslie refused to inter-
vene after he and Warden Daily of
Indiana state prison, considered re-
quests for communication from the
Mexican consul in Washington.
Sarragoza is sentenced to be cleo
trocuted June "a.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-12
Small Still Is Confscated

Police, under Sergeant Irwin Ian
ders, conflscated a small homemade
still at 1902 Sharon avenue Thurs
day, but arrested no one. The
owner of the house was absent.