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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04

vote on any one.
 Unanimous choice fell instead on the HoudoD bust. Selection of this was further determined by the fact that, as modelled from the liv- ing figure of Washington. 1t was every kuarantec of absolute ac- curacy in presenting Washington at the prime of his life. and oe- cause the bust is beyond question q great artistic masterpiece in every respect. Finally the bus, was chosen because, by being pho tographed from several angles. il provides a variety of portraits, al artistic and all authentic. In photographic form the Hou. don Bust will now be made fami- liar all over the country by tho United States George Washington 'Bicentennial commission during the celebration of the birth of George Washington, beginning on February 22 and lasting until Thanksgiving in 1932.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04
Rain Cancels
 Park Games

Rain interfercd with all the scheduled intcr-playground league volley ball games last evening. At Washington park the Terrors held "a 6 to lead over the Cardinals in the first game when old Jupc Pluvius put halt to proceedings.
 Yesterday afternoon at the Mill street playground a few girls quoit league games were held. Eva Patrick and Jeanette LaBrux de- feated Rachael Albert and An toinette Ritucci; Pauline Patrick and Dolores keefe proved too too strong for Angeline Lombard and Josephine Mancucci: Lucy Lombard and Rose Ritucci were superior to Lillian and Jeanette LaCature; and Josephine Darfoil and Jenny Tutola were set back by Adele Guiffre and Florence Morse.
 In the boys quoit league the Woodpeckers lost to the Hawks, Canaries defeated the Larks. the Blue Jays won over the Sparrows and the Crows bowed to the Ro- bins
 The Mill street baseball team lost a 3 to 1 game to the Midgcts at Washington park in five Innings yesterday afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04
ANNUAL SOARING AND GLIDER TEST
 HAD ACCIDENTS
Technical Editor of Glider Paper Was Per h aps Fatally Hurt-Another Man Slightly Hurt

Elmira, N. Y., August 4-UP) Accidents marred the second day of the annual glider and soaring contest, and sent two noted pilots to the hospital, one seriously in- jured. Major W. l.. Purcell. Gar den City. l.. l., technical editor of the National powered glider, crashed between two trees shortly after his takeoff from East Hill. He suffered fractured vertebrae and severe cuts on the head. In an- other accident, FitZ Germershaus- en, New York city and Brentwood, l.. l.. crashed from height of 50 feet and was slightly injured.
 Albert $. Hastings, Los Angeles, Cal, winner of last years Evans trophy. made a flight from East Hill to Erin, q distance of 15 miles, in two hours. Last year Hastings stayed in the air for almost eight hours to capture the trophy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs Emma R. Garceau of 141 Beecher avenue will be held from the home at S:30 o'clock tomorrow morning with a solemn mass of requiem at St Ann's church at o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary ceme- tery.
 The funeral of Miss Alice Reidy of GA Railroad Hill street took place this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville Funeral Home, rick's church where solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev Thomas O'Con- nell. Burial was in Calvary ceme- tery with committal services by Father O'Connell. The pallbear- CTS were: William, Vincent, Mi- chael and Patrick Daily, Bartholo- new Buckley and Albert Espelin.
 The funeral of John Joseph Murphy of 58 Luke street took place yesterday afternoon from the Mulville Funeral Home. 27O West Main street, Rev James T. Butler officiating. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of John Joseph Car roll was held this morning at S:30 o'clock from the home, 35 Engle- wood avenue to SS. Peter and Pauls church where q solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at o'clock by his son, Rev George P. Carroll assisted by Rev Thomas Mulcahy. deacon: Rev John Ryan. sub deacon. and Rev James Woods. master of ceremonies. A special musical program was rendered by the choir. The following clergy men were seated in the sanctuary: Rev James F. Butler, Rev Francis P. Breen. Rev Peter Daily, Rev F.. |J. Brennan, Rev Felix Scoglio. Rev C. F. Teulings. Rev Dr John Lough- ran, Rev William J. Monagan, Rev E. J. Foster. Rev John Danaher. Rev E. A. Byrnes. Rev Joseph Me- Cuen, Rev J. J. Fitzgerald and Rev Richard Morrissey. The pallbear- CTS were: John Lally. John Zem- bic. William Hargraves. George Hargraves, Thomas Lally. and Pat rick Lally. The body was taken to Hazardsville for burial in the fam fly plot in St Bernard's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04
Dr. Leonard Back
 From Convention
Eks Had Greatest National COncIave in History of the Order-Enjoyed S,2OO Mile Scenic Trip to and From Seattle

ington returned to this city Sunday night after attending one of the greatest conventions held in the history of Elkdom. In making the convention and on side trips about 8.200 miles was covered and every thing of interest through the west and southwest was taken in.
 One of the first places of inter- est visited was the Black Hills of South Dakota. Then followed tours to Yellowstone Park. Butte City. Yosemite Valley. Salt Lake City where the S4th celebration of the Covered Wagon took place which included the greatest parade Dr Leonard has ever witnessed.
 The doctor has resumed his prac- ticc and has established regular of- flee hours as heretofore.
 FIRST CIRCUS IN 70 YEARS RanCeley, Me.--A circus came to town recently for the first time in 76 years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04
SHERIFF'S NOTICE

Then and there by virtue of an execution issued to me by Albert J. Bronsky. clerk of the city court of Waterbury. will sell at pub lie auction to the highest bidder at the Public Sign Post at ten o'clock in the forenoon. daylight saving time on the 11th day of August, 1881, one saddle horse.
 Attest:-
 WILLIAM J. WALSH.
 Constable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04
McADOO UNDER
 AN OPERATION

Santa Barbara, Calf, Aug 4-(U William Gibbs McAdoo. secrc- tary of the treasury under Presi- dent Wilson. was resting easily to- day after an emergency operation.
 Though no official statement was made concerning the nature of his illness, 1t was understood McAdoU had been suffering from chronic appendicitis. The operation was performed Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04
STUDENT TAKES
 HIS LIFE TO-DAY

Boston. Aug 4--GjP)--A l9- vear-old student at Massachusetts Institute of Technology committed suicide in his home here last night after mixing a fatal potion in his own chemical laboratory.
 The youth, John E. Thompson. a junior at the college. apparently rep ted the act after he had swallowed the poison in some lemonade and vainly tried to sum mon aid by telephone. He was found by his sister unconscious on the floor with the instrument clutched in his hands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04

DISTRICT OF WATERBURY. ss.
 Probate Court, August 3rd, A. D.
 1911.
 r.s,iATE OF Sarah Anthone also called Kaufman, late of Waterbury, in said District, deceased.
 Upon the application Of Edward Goldberg, Administrator, praying that he may be authorized 10 com. promise and settle doubtful and dispated claim in favor of said estafe, as per application on He more fully appears, 1t Is
 ORDER,SD. That said application be heard and determined at tn" Probate Office in Waterbury, Tn said District on the 10th day of August A. D. 1881, at 10 o'clock in the fore noon Standard Time), and that no- tice be given of the pendency 0f said application. and the time ana place of hearing thereon, by pub fishing this order one time Tn some newspaper having circulation Tn said District, also by leaving with or by mailing in registered letters. hostage prepaid from Waterbury, a copy of this order to all parties in- ferestcd and residing without the Probate District of Waterbury. ,on or before the 4th day of August, 1881. .
 sin Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04

The Registrars of Voters. theF Deputies and their Assistants, will be in session. at their office, City Hall, 235 Grand Street. on Friday. August 7th. and Friday, August August 14th, 1881, from 12 o'clock noon to 9 o'clock night. standard time, for the purpose of enrolling on the Primary Lists, the names of all voters who shall apply for such enrolment. .S
 Notices of change In residence. also applications for new voters TO BE MADE will be received at the same time.
 HENRY O'CONNOR,
 THOS. r. DILLANE,
 Registrars of Voters. Waterbury, Connecticut. July S1. 1921. 8-3-Gt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04
GARAGE EMPLOYE
 MET HIS DEATH

,.Plainville, Conn, Aug 4-UP)-- Walter T. Wilson. Garage em- ploye, was struck and killed by an automobile last night while direct ing the salvage of an automobile which had been forced off the rc Id.
 Frank Castiola, driver of the automobile which struck Wilson. was arrested on q manslaughter charge.
 The accident occurred while n wrecking car was pulling the au- tomobile of Oscar A. Anderson Of Tarrytown, N. Y., back on the highway.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04
Delegates to the Y.M.C.A. Gather
 at Cleveland

Cleveland, August --- (UP) - Forces of the Young Mems Chris tian Association --- 400 delegates representing 50 nations were arriving in Cleveland today to open their six-day world confer- ence, the first held in the United States since the organization was founded 75 years ago.
 : The influx of "" officials and leaders began this morning with the arrival of TOO foreign repre- sentatives who had been attending the "Y" boys work convention in Toronto, Canada.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04
ROtarians Talk
 on Depression

Several members of the Rotary club to-day addressed the club at It's regular weekly meeting at the Elton on the subject of "Depres- sion.' They traced the course of the depression and the talks were followed by a discussion. The speakers included Louis A. Walsh. Edward H. Davis and Frederick $. Chase.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04
UNCLE SAM EXEMPT FROM pENySY FUEL TAN

Harrisburg, Pa.--Only the United States government is exempt from paying the Pennsylvania liquid fuels tax. the department of rev. enue has Announced.
 Even the Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania Is required to pay the three cent tax on every gallon of gasoline purchased by It's rep resentatives. the department said,
 Formerly political sub divisions of the state were not obliged to pay the fuels tax on gasoline used for strictly municipal purposes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04
CARD OF THANKS

We wish 10 sincerely thank our many frlends, neighbors and rela- tives especially Dept 10b of the Wa. terbury Mfg Go. the Machine and Tool Rooms, Dept 1O4 of the Shoe Hardware Co. and the employees oi the Hadley Furniture Go. for their kind expreBsions of sympathy in the death of our beloved wife and mother (Margaret (Rourke) Bren- PATRICK J. BRENNAN AND FAM.
 ILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, District of Waterbury, ss. Probate Court. August 3rd, 1881.
 ESTATE OF Mary l.. Andrews, late of the Town of WaterDury, m said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the DIS. trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date here of for the creditors oI said estate to exhibit their cla inns for settlement. Those who neglect 10 present their accounts properly atteYted within said time, will be dcbarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are request ed t, make immediate payment to
 FRANK l.. ANDREWS, S-3-3t Administrator, eta,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04
All WE'RE INJURED

Novara, Italy. Aug 4.--WP)-- Luigi Cantoni. his wife and two children from Turin; and Luigi Corbetto, his sister Gemma. and two children and servant. all from Minal, were injured in an
 automobile collision near Romag. mao today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04

pr George Leonard. past eX- aulted ruler of the ElkS who left here on June 18th to attend the Elks' convention at Seattle Wash
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04

Tn constructlon the new seven- chow Tsinan railway In China. most of the material will be old supplies from the present line.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04

Plans for the entertainment of almost two, thousand delegates. and several thousands of their friends who are to attend the. thirteenth annual convention of the Ameri- can Legion and its three allied or ganizations are almost perfected at New Britain. Simultaneous meetings of the American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary, La Societe de 40 HOmmes ct $ Cheveaux (the fun making order of the Legion) and La Boutiquc des 40 Femmes ct 8 Chapeaux, re- auired extensive planning for the entertainment of the large number attending August 20, 21 and 22.
 To reproduce the atmosphere or France with attendant memories of war days, the entertainment committee decided to provide a re- plica of the Famous Beach at Deauville. A corps of decorators and scenic artists are already at work transforming the Stanley Arena on Church street into the American counterpart of the noted French resort.
 On Friday and Saturday evenings August 21 and 22, the Deauville party will be in progress open to Legionnaires, Auxiliary members and their friends who are attend ing the convention.
 On Thursday, August 20. the opening day of the convention plans have been perfected for m old time Legion smoker with box ing and other entertainment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04
DIED

his city August S, 193I George Duncan of S2i North Main St. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04
nII,TH NOTICE,

DInTH NOTICE. DWYEN--A son at St Mary's hos pital, July 3ist to Mir and Mrs John J.fDwyer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04
MASS NOTICE

NOLAN-SecOnd anniversary mass tOsmorrow morning at s o'clock ai the sfmmacuiate Conception church for the repose of the soul of the late John Nolan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04
REGISTRARS NOTICE

standardization.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-09
VALUATION ON
FEDERAL LOTS
is CANCELLED

Assessed valuation of property in
Calexico recently purchased by the
federal government for federal
building was cancelled yesterday al
ternoon by the county board OF su-
pervisors. meeting as board OF
equalization.
Since the property now belongs to
the United States, and cannot be
taxed, the supervisors voted to take
it from the tax rolls of Imperial
county.
The property, only recently pur-
chased by the government, will be
the site of new federal building
in Calexico to house immigration
and customs headquarters, as we'll
as other federal offices.
In their capacity as a board of
equalization, the county supervisors
will consider 35 applications for re-
duction of taxes. These applications
must first be checked by the county
assessor, however. He will report
on his findings to the board, which
will then act.
Meetings of the board will be
held in the afternoon as long as it
acts on the assessment matters.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-09
Continued on page g.
ADJUSTMENT ON
RATES PLEDGED
BY RAILROADS

SAN FRANCISCO, July 8. NnO -
A pledge of railroad executives that
if proposed Is per cent freight
rate increase is granted certain
commodities will be exempted or
given preferential treatment was
held by the state railroad commits
sion today.
The executives said their appll-
cation was now pending before the
interstate commerce commission and
that the promised rate adjustments
will be made as soon as the increase
is approved.
The pledge was made in conuec-
ton with statement outlining the
financial position OF the railroads
and their arguments for the neces-
sity of higher rates. 1t was made
by President Paul Shoup OF the
Southern Pacific; President c. r.
Gray, Union Pacific; President H.
M. Adams, Western Pacific; Presi-
dent E. H. Maggard, Northwestern
Pacific, and j. r. Hayden, traffic
manager of the Santa Fe.
The commission also received pro-
tests against the increase from the
California Citrus league. the West
ern Growers Protective association.
and the California Growers and
Shippers Protective league.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-09
MYSTERY Wells
DEATH OF NAVAL
OFFICERS WIFE

SAN DIEGO, July 9. tU.P)-Mrs.
Margaret Switzerland Scudder,
wife Of Commander r. T. Scudder,
who retired from the navy last WIN
ter. died in q Coronado hospital
under mysterious circumstances.
Coronado police claimed Mrs.
Scudder swallowed an ant poison
while relatives of the woman, short
" before her death, maintained she
succumbed to a heart attack or
asthma.
Chief of Police Ivan Smith of Co
ronado, a fashionable residential
section near San Diego, said 1t
had been learned that Commander
Scudder and his wife had trouble
about week ago which ended with
the former naval officer leaving
their home to live in hotel. Short
ly thereafter Commander Scudder
left San Diego according to police
Mrs. Scudder was the widow OF a
prominent army officer, Albert Per-
kins, killed in an airplane crash in
1920.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-09
WIVES OF WORLD
FLYERS UNMARRIED
AS PLANE CRASHES

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 9. (U.Pl-
The flying Post and Gatty families
left Port Columbus today, their
plans for a flight to Chickasha.
Okla, unchanged by the narrow
escape of the world flyers wives In
the crash which occurred while
they were landing here after the
trip from New York.
Neither of the flyers would dis
cuss the accident. Another plane
to replace the one damaged In the
crack-up was provided for Mrs. Post
and Mrs. Gatty The flyers plan To
reach Chickasha this afternoon.
They will continue 10 Oklahoma
City tomorrow.
The plane bearing Mrs. Post and
Mrs. Gatty ground looped as Pilot
Marshall Headle of Los Angeles
brought Il 10 earth. The landing
gear and left wing we're damaged.
The world flyers and f. @. Hall,
who financed the record-breaking
trip around the world, arrived IN
the Winnie Mae a few minutes be-
fore the accident. They saw the
crack-up.
Headle, test pilot for the Lock-
heed company, said wheel dam
aged in taking off at New York
caused the accident.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-09
New Application
For Tom Mooney

SAN FRANCISCO, July 9..-(U.H
"A new pardon application for Tom
Mooney will be presented to Gov
ernor James Rolph, Jr., before the
end of 1881, Attorney Frank P.
Walsh of New York said today after
a conference at San Quentin with
the convicted labor leader.
Walsh, who has directed MONEYS
defense for the last 10 years. said
the application itself has been on
file with the governor since he took
office and that the next step will
be a new request for hearing.
II am not prepared to say how
soon this request will be made but
it will be at as early a date as /
can arrange" Walsh Said.
Walsh came to the coast last week
to obtain hydroelectric data in his
capacity as chairman of the power
authority of New York state.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-09
BY JOSEPH II. BAIRD
United Press Staff Correspondent

WASHINGTON, July 8. U.p)-
Acting Secretary of State Castle be-
lieves America must "fearlessly at
tack the problem of waste through
armament" at the world disarma-
ment conference next year.
He emphasized this idea in a ra-
dio address last night. After out
lining the reasons for President
Hoover's proposal for years debt
suspension and the results he hopes
1t will bring, Castle said:
governmental debts are, OF
course, only one of many causes
which discourage the striving for
renewed prosperity. Even more i'm
portant, probably, is the stupendous
load placed on various nations by
unproductive expenditures on arma-
ment.
Castles declaration as to the nee
eSsity of attacking the disarmament
problem was coupled with the plea
for business optimism.
"The President" he said, cannot
alone carry out this economic up
building. That is the duty of all
the people of all nations who must
attack their problems with courage
and optimism. There are many such
problems still to be worked out in
Europe, and they can be worked out
if attacked constructively and
courageously."
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-09
CR0ONER WEEDS
COAST GIRL In
EASTERN CITY

NEW YORK, July 9. U.P) Rudy
Vallee and his bride, the former
Fay Webb, actress, were honey
incoming in luxurious uptown
apartment today, seeking to elude
questioners and curious crowds.
The orchestra leader, whose
grooming made the hearts of count
less feminine listeners palpitate and
brought him a fortune, was married
to Miss Webb, daughter of the po-
lice chief of Santa Monica, Cal, at
West Orange, N. j., last Monday,
but the news was not made public
until last night.
Rudy met Miss Webb, an attrac-
tive brunette, for the first time in
1929, although their mothers had
been childhood SchoolmateS in Can
ada. He was in Hollywood making
the picture "The Vagabond Lover" "
They were seen together frequently,
and both denied reports they were
engaged.
Rudy's radio and other engage
mentS will keep the couple in New
York where he is appearing with
his orchestra nightly at the Penn
sylvania roof, broadcasting every
Thursday.
Recently the radio star leased a
14-room apartment on the l4th
floor at IS Central Park West, and
furnished it in lavish fashion. 1t
was from the windows Of their
apartment that the bride and groom
looked down last night on crowd
of curious persons who gathered in
front of the building after the news
of the marriage had been published.
Reporters and photographers
were told by the doorman that Mr..
Vallee cannot be disturbed at this
time"
The marriage ceremony was per-
formed by Police Judge Herbert
Lightipe of West Orange, with a
few friends as witnesses. Edwin
Scheuing, Rudy's business manager,
acted as best man and Mrs. Herbert
Schmidt of Hoboken was brides
maid. William Vallee. Rudy's
younger brother, and Hyman Bush
ell, his attorney, also were present.
The orchestra leader gave his age
as % and Miss Webb, %. 1t was
Rudy's second marriage. In 1928
before he had sprung to overnight
prominence, he was married to
Leonie Cauchois. She had the mar
riage annulled three months later.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-09
ROlph Planning
To Visit Hunt

SACRAMENTO, July 9. U.P)There
will be no row over disposition of
Colorado river waters between Ari-
IONA and California if Governor
Rolph can help it, he announced to-
day.
In order to assure the friendly
feeling of Governor G.. w. P. Hunt
of Arizona, Rolph will make another
airplane trip to Phoenix some time
between July Is and 20. he said, TO
discuss with Hunt the matter of ap-
pointing a new Colorado river board
for California.
The governor expects to fly to Los
Angeles, where he will confer with
leaders of the bench and bar re-
garding appointments to the new
superior and municipal judgeshipS
created by the last legislature. AT
this time he will fly over to Phoe-
nix.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-09
THREE SLAIN In
BRACE OF FEUDS
AT Los ANGELES

LOS ANGELES, July 8. U.P) -
Three men were dead today as po-
lice investigated two alleged feuds,
one between two icemen over mon
ey troubles and the other involving
two alleged bootleggers, fought in
city streets yesterday.
Howard Kingsley, 81, was shot by
his former partner in the ice busi-
pess, George Shugrue, AT, who COM
mitted suicide, police reported.
Frank Baker, AZ, was shot after
he and Jim Chadwick met on the
street and retired into an alley to
settle their differences. Police said
they found Chadwick standing over
Bakers body when they arrived.
Kingsley was shot after Shugrue
had chased him about the yard of
Mrs. Arthur Davies and Mrs Bertha
Mowan. who witnessed the Staying
and the resulting suicide.
Members of their families said
the two men had differences over
the recent settlement of their part
nership.
Baker and Chadwick, the two al
legged bootleggers, met near the
Sawtelle soldiers home and police
said Chadwick told them that Ba-
ker drew knife ana that he was
forced to fire in self-defense.