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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-04
FUNERALS

Funeral services for Beach Henry Baker were held yesterday after noon from the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Rev David Gaines officiating. Burial was in West cemetery, Plainville. Services at the grave were conducted by Fed eral lodge of Masons of Watertown. The bearers were members of Town send lodge of Odd Fellows and Fed- eral lodge.
 The funeral of Mrs Veronica Kas- akauskas, will be held at 9:3O o. clock Monday morning from her late home. 100A Buckingham road, Wa tertown, to St Joseph's church here at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs Emanuel Di- orio will take place from the house 120 Ridge street, Monday morning to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, where Mass of requiem will be celebrated, time to be an- nounced later. The interment will be In Calvary cemetery.
 Funeral services for Mrs Isabella McAndrews who died wednesday in New York city were held this morn ing in New York. Burial was in Calvary cemetery in New York;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-04
THREE ATTEMPTS TO
 BURGLAIiIZE HOMES.

Three complaints were made to the police late last evening and early this morning concerning attempts to burglarize the residences of Mrs Joel Butler, 50 Buckingham street, Mrs Sarah Rosenweig of 2O3 Cooke street and Mrs Eugene storm of 10 Kingsbury street. In each case the intruder was surprised in the act of gaining entrance and fled when the women screamed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-04
HOG RAIsERs CHALLENGEn

Urbana. Ia., April 4.--(UP)--Wal- lace Winnegar to-day issued chal- lenge to the hog raisers of the state Hampshire sows, which in 12 years has produced 21 filters average seven pigs, or q total of 147 pigs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-04
DUKE ADDS TO LIBRARY

Durham, N. C., April 4.-UP)- More than 600 volumes have been added to the Brazilian collection of the Duke university library within the last two years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-04

The French team for the schnei- der Trophy air race is to be com- posed entirely of bachelors, the French government having barred nff married men from participation because of the risks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-04

Captain Cook. first to plant the British flag in Australia. had not gene there to find new lands. but had been commissioned by the British Royal Astronomical society to observe the transit of Venus across the suns face from a south ern aspect.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-04
FAMED TUG CORRESPONDENT

Mobile. Ala, April 4.-UP)--The tug Mary Wittich," once pride of the Mobile tug fleet and for almost 40 years considered the queen of the harbor fleet. has been "pensioned' and is hauling cement barges now.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-04

About 75 per cent of the total
 area of Denmark is under cultiva- tion. and supplies a livelihood to
 about 34 per cent of it's population.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-04
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, April 4.-(UP)-The net treasury balance for April 2 was $512,652,159.44.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-04
BUFTALo WRECKs TRAIN

Bangkok, Siam, April 4.-UP)- A buffalo wandered on the track of new branch line of the Royal State Railway and wrecked a train, kill ing one and injuring six persons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-04

KRISHCUNAS-Alex Krishcunas, age 62 years, died yesterday morn ing at Brookside home following Q brief illness. He came to this coun- try from Lithuania about 40 years ago and has resided for the greater part of that time in the Brooklyn section where he was well known.
 The body was removed to the De- links funeral home, IT Congress avenue from where the funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in Lithuanian Associa- ton cemetery
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-04
DIED,

kRIsHCUNAs--In this city April 2, lvSl Alex krishcunas Of this city, Funeral this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial In Litkuhnian Association cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-04
OBITUARY
ERANEK

FRANEK - Mrs Marie Franek, age 70 years, died this morning at her home 10 Ridgewood street after lingering illness. She was born in Vienna, Austria, but had been d resident of this city for the greater part of her life.
 Mrs Franek is survived by two daughter, Mrs Mary Moore and Miss l.. Elsie Franek and on son, Edward c. Franek of this city, and three children.
 The body was removed to the fu- neral home of Arthur J. Lunny from where the funeral will be held Mon- day morning to St Cecilia's church at 8:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-04

this city April (, 1881 Mrs Marie Franek of 10 Rideewood et Funeral Monday morning at s;30 o'clock to st Ceciiia's church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-04

Acreage devoted to wheat in France is greater than last year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-16
By SUE M'NAMARA

WASHINGTON, D. C., June 16.- In company, she believes, with many women of the country Mary Roberts Rinehart. widely known author and writer of detective fic- tion. is abandoning her scruples against capital punishment.
 The country wide prevalence of crimes committed in cold blooded, calculating fashion for profit is re- sponsible. She believes punishment to fit the crime is the only way to remedy the present situation.
 In the quiet of her tree shaded work room in her spacious. cream colored house on one of the capi- taPs fashionable thoroughfares, she talked thoughtfully of the trage- dies being enacted from Los An- geles to New York. Her Queen Anne desk was in order Her days work finished.
 "Only by the fear of punishment is cosiety protected against the criminal; by swift and sure ret ribution," she said.
 T am not talking of crimes of passion, which are never affected by such fear. but of cold blooded crimes committed for profit of one
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-16
WORK HORSE SHOW WANTS
 NO BLUE BLOOD EQUINES

PITTSBURGH, Pa, June 16.-- The sponsors of work horse shows are just as particular about per- hitting entrance of aristocrats of the horse world in their show as society folks are about allowing work horses in their blue ribbon contests.
 Dave and Al, two horses who pull truck for the city of Pittsburgh. were ruled out of the annual work horse show here because they once had won a prize in another show. A pair of their stablemates. how ever, won the prize from the 800 other contestants.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-16
SEES
 GOOD I INES
 COMING SOON
President Told Indiana Ed itors that Elements for
 Recovery Working

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, June 16.- President Hoover predicted an era of prosperity greater than ever before" is approaching the United States in addressing the Indiana Editorial Association last night.
 Five thousand persons. including editors of Indiana Republican pa- pers and the members of their fa- miles, from the heart of the coun- try where Democrats scored great gains in the last election heard the President declare:
 '"The underlying forces for re- covery from the depression are now asserting themselves. The trans cendent momentary need is a much larger degree of confidence among business agencies, and that they extend this confidence in more than words"
 The President advocated a re- vision of the whole National and local taxation system, relieving home land owners. He also ad- vocated a revision of the Federal Reserve National Banking system to prevent stock speculation and failures.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-16
STOCK MARKET SESSION DULL;
 PRICES DOWN
Spectators Show No h. clination to Hurry
 Any Trading

NEW YORK, June l6.-The stock market moved downward today.
 Spectators showed scant inclin- ation to prod the market any di- rection.
 Rails were soft and traders con- tinued to take profits on the re- cent upturn in advance of the fil- ing of a petition for higher freight rates, expected tomorrow.
 Trading was exceedingly dull and losses of two points or so appear ed in several issues.
 Announcements of increased schedules by steel producers are not expected to have much effect be- fore next August
 Atchison, Union Pacific, North ern Pacific, Allied Chemical, Co., lumbian Carbon, North American, Continental Can and others wav- cred in price during the day
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-16
Death Penalty Wins Fauor of Woman Author to Check
 Rampant, Profitable Crime

sort of another.
 Crime has recently become prof. itable. The percentage of murder CTS who pay the extreme penalty Is almost negligible in our mount ing lists of killings. and the more profitable the crime, the more money available to defend the criminal'
 Mrs. Rinehart, five times grand mother but retaining her look of freshness and youth. continued:
 We may have to return to the old idea of vengeance" she said. "an eye for an eye, a tooth for tooth.
 Along with respect for law, too many have lost their respect for property and even for human life.
 Tt is absurd to blame crime on moving pictures, or to seek any other such explanation. The plain fact is that too many criminals are finding crime profitable and are escaping it's consequences.
 The reign of terror should be reversed. and the bandit go in fear of his life; not the decent citizen"
 It is Mrs Rinehart's custom to read and study the crimes pub- lished daily in the newspapers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-16
Empty War Cradles Bring Hard Years
 For French Trade

PARIS, June 16.-The empty cradles of world war days will be- gin to make themselves felt in the 1884 economic life of France.
 It has been figured out that there were l.500.0OO fewer children born in the war years than would otherwise have been the case.
 The boys and girls who did come into the world in those days will reach the age of 20 during the years 1935-39 inclusive.
 Production is expected to be weakened during those years
 The number of youth available for military service also will be fewer.
 Economists and military writers agree that these will be difficult years for France.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-16
WILL BECOME
 BUDDHIST NUN
California Woman Renoun- ces Son, Country, Pos
 sessions for New Faith

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. June 16. To chant with Japanese Monks in an atmosphere scented with in- cense and rose petals, Mrs. Mar garet E. Ledson. aged 32 years. has forsaken her 14-year-old son, her country and all of her worldly pos sessions, to become a Buddhist Nun.
 She is the only California woman, and perhaps the only American woman to be ordained a Japanese Buddhist Nun. She will soon leave for Japan where she will have her head shaven, don coarse cloths and enter a nunnery. She plans to return to America after two years and aid in spreading Budd- hism.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-16
BODIES SIGHTED IN
 WRECKAGE FROM AIR

ST. NAzAIRE, June 16.-At least one hundred bodies from the St. Philibert have been sighted float ing in wreckage near the mouth of the Loire River by an aviator Tugs have put off to recover them.
 Eight Army trucks have started for Nantes with bodies of 10 per- sons fished out of the Bay of Bis cay.
 Late today company officials de- termined that 44 persons. includ- ing the crew, but excluding chil- dren under four years of age, were aboard the vessel when she left Nantes Sunday for the picnic. For ty-three declined to leave on the return trip.
 It is estimated that 50 youngsters, who paid no fare, were aboard and lost. One family, mother, father and four daughters and two sons was completely wiped out. Dozens of families of four, five and six perished together.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-16
Mrs. Boley Dies
 In Mil,Uaukee; Vas B. B. Club Director

MILWAUKEE. Wis, June 16.-- Mrs. Florence Killilea Boley, aged 29 years, Vice President of the Mill waukee Brewers Baseball Club died today after two weeks illness as a result of blood infection followed by pneumonia and heart disease. She was perhaps the only woman who ever directed the destinies of baseball club of the Brewers im- portance.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-16
HARDING TOMB IS DEDICATED.
 MARION, OHIO
President Hoover and For mer President Coolidge
 in Attendance

MARION, Ohio, June 16.-This city which saw Warren G. Hard- Ing rise from Editor to Presi- dent of the United States, witness ed the dedication of his tomb to- day by two men who followed his Presidency.
 President Herbert Hoover dedi- cated the memorial and former President Calvin Coolidge accept ed the memorial in behalf of the HarSiing Memorial Association.
 Both speakers depicted Warren G. Harding as notable states man who guided the United States through the postwar troubles be- fore he met tragic end.
 Neither President Hoover nor former President Coolidge referred to scandals which struck the Hard ing Cabinet.
 President Hoover described Hard ing's death as hastened by disil- lusionments.
 Betrayal Scored
 President Hoover scored the be- trayal of Harding by a flew men he trusted,v in dedicating the me- morial to Harding.
 The President raised his voice and pronounced official condemna- tion on those who betrayed, not alone the friendship and trust of their staunch and loyal friend, but who betrayed their country. That is the tragedy of Harding"
 The President related the story of the trials and convictions of few men who were brought in of- ficial life by Harding but he did not mention any names.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-16
GUIDE DEAFENED BY RIFLE SHOTS
 AT ANGRY BEAR
Hunter Saves Guide From Charging Bear but
 Hearing Impaired


 KETCHIKAN, Alaska, June l6.- An enraged male brown bear rush. ing to the aid of a wounded mate, near here, forced George Walker, of Texas, to fire his big gun so fast as to deafen Wesley Myers, guide.
 Myers told Walker to shoot as he had the only gun. He stopped the bear.
 Doctors said Myers will recover his hearing.
 Walker is with Charles Degra- nahl, of New York, on a hunting party that came north on the yacht, Rio Bonita.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-16
TODAY'S STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK. June l6.-Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 13%. American Can 102%, Anaconda Copper 22h. Beth lehem Steel 42N. Fox Films 1915 General Motors 34k, International Harvester fl, Kennecott IFS, Cur tiss-wright 2N, Checker Cab, no sale; Hudson Bay 3ss, Packard Mo- tors 7A, Standard Brands TIA, Standard Oil of California 35h, Standard oil of New Jersey 35A Trans-America 7A, United Air craft 26, U. s. Steel 91H.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-16
PLANNING BIG NATL. SURVEY
Hoover's Unemployment Committee Announces
 New Plan

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., June l6. Fred c. Oroton, acting Chairman of Hoover's Emergency Committee on Employment, outlined what he described as the. most comprehen- sive mobilization of welfare funds attempted since the world war drives in anticipation of relief needs for the fall and winter.
 The first step will be national survey of all cities with a popula- tion of 25,000 or more to ascertain the needs and resources.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-16
MANY VISIT
 MEMORIAL TO
 W. 6. HARDING
Estimated Over Four Mil. lion Persons Have
 Called at Spot

MARION, Ohio, June 16.--The Memorial to the late President Warren G. Harding, dedicated here today with many notables attend ing, has been point of interest for hundreds of thousands of wis., itors since 1t was completed four years ago.
 No estimate of the number has been made. but some say that more than 100000 p.rso Is have visited the tomb.
 Though seven years have elapsed since the presidents death, and five since the cornerstone of the me- morial was laid, there has been no decrease in the number of men, women and children coming here to see the monument.
 Monthly Stream of 100000
 They have come from every state of the Union and from several for- eign lands For several months after the memorial was thrown open to the public, guards kept check of visitors and found that some 100000 persons visited it monthly.
 Many of the visitors take the opportunity while here to see the Harding family plot in the Marion cemetery where the Presidents parents and his sister are buried. The three graves are marked by uniform granite stones. The me- morial, to which the bodies of President Harding and his wife were removed December 2l, 1927, is just south of the cemetery.
 President Harding's mother Phoebe E. Dickerson Harding, died in 1910. His father, Dr. George T. Harding, a practicing physician and a civil war veteran. died November 19, 1928, after he was stricken while giving medical attention to north ern war comrade.
 Memorial Proposed
 On the night of August 10, 1923, a few hours after the funeral of MT. Harding, group of his asso- ciates met and proposed the me- morial in an informal conversation.
 Early the next morning William, Betty and Jean Foster, children of Frank Foster, Marion industrial leader, called at the office of At torney Hoke Donithen, a member of the group who met the night before.
 They placed before Donithen the savings they had withdrawn from their banks, and asked him to use the money to begin fund for es- a national shrine.
 Their contributions were ac- ,epted, and when the fund was the names of William, !. Betty, 5. and Jean, 2, were placed at the head of the list of donors. ]
 From the original discussion a definite plan for the project was evolved several months later and he Harding Memorial Association was formed at a meeting in Wash ngton. |
 Calvin Coolidge was made honor ary president, Joseph s. Freyling- luysen of New Jersey was chosen president and George B. Christian, IT,, of Marion, secretary. Christian lad served as secretary to MT. 
 The personnel of the association ;ince that time has undergone but light revision. One of the changes vas the election of Hoke Donithen IS secretary
 DOnators Exceed Million
 There is no definite record of the number of contributors, due to the many groups and organizations
 Continued on Page Eight) J
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-16
FILES 500 SUITS

BUDAPEST.-Arpad Miroczky of Budapest, former Hungarian artil- lery lieutenant, has, since the war, filed damage suits against his cap- tain, major, colonel, all his generals, the minister of war, six judges, 23 detectives and A lawyers, more than 800 cases in all. {
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-16
Fumes Pouring
 from IIianlrla .in Two Places
Pilot Vein Secures Close up Photographs of
 Westward Volcano

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, June 16.- Pilot Noel Vein, returning from a flight to Dillingham;, on Bristol Bay, reports sulphur fumes issuing from the side of Iliamna volcano, 500 feet below the peak, in two places.
 Pilot Vein obtained closeup pho- tographs of the volcano.
 Pilot Vein took freight to Ger aid Fitzgerald's geological base TO miles north.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-16
Indian Girl of
 AIaska Is Chosen Miss Modern

SEATTLE, June 16.-M Marlita Davies. member of the Tsimpsean Tribe of Alaska, was chosen Miss Modern In- dian of 1881 in contest here Saturday night in which 31 Indian maidens, representing IS tribes of the Pacific North west and Alaska competed.
 Miss Davies lives in Seattle at present.
 The contest was sponsored by the Northwesterners, a young Indian organization.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-16
GOV. GEN. DAVIS
 MAY QUIT POST
Theodore Roosev welt, IT,, May Be Selected to Co
 to Islands

WASHINGTON, D. O., June 16.- Possible changes in two of Amer ica's Colonial Governorships furn- ished speculation in Government circles.
 Reports that Governor General Dwight E. Davis, of the Philippine Islands, might resign, and that Gov. Theodore Roosevelt, jr., of Porto Rico will be selected by President Hoover for the Far East post are again revived.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-16
DIR. MANDY GOES TO ATLN
 FOR FIELD INVESTIGATION

Dr. Joseph T. Mandy, Canadian eeologist attached to the British Columbia Mines Department, visit ed here last night while the Prince Henry was in port. He is enroute to Atlin and will spend several weeks in that district making in- yestigations.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-16
FOUR HUNDRED
 IS DEATH TOLL
 SINKING CRAFT
Officials of Owning Com pany of Excursion Boat
 Estimate Loss
HUNDRED BODIES
 SEEN IN WRECKAGE
Aviator Makes Repo Tt, Tugs Put Off to Scene;
 Families Wiped Out

NANTES, June 16-Owners of the excursion steamer St. Phili- bert, which sunk in a gale Sunday night, have fixed the number of dead at about 400"
 Officials said not more than 50 of the party stayed behind on Noir Moutier Island.
 The bodies of several women passengers have been picked up completely devoid of clothing SO powerful was the flashing of the waves.
 The body of an unidentified girl body still warm, was found bat life was extinct after several hours of medical treatment revealed.
 Sixty-one bodies, mostly women, were recovered up to last evening.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-16
WIDGEON LEAVES TODAY
 ON TROLLERS' CENSUS

The Fisheries patrol boat, Wid- g-on, Capt. Mangan, left this af- ternoon for Deep Cove and will be absent until about Saturday. It will continue to take the annual census of trolling boats on the present cruise.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-16
INJUNCTION ON
 RECALL DENIED
 SEATTLE COURT
Mayor Frank Edwards to Carry Case to State
 Supreme Body

SEATTLE, June 16.-Mayor Frank Edwards has lost his last effort in the lower courts to halt his recall election.
 Superior Court Judge J. T. Ron- aid has denied his injunction re- quest.
 Mayor Edwards will now appeal to the State Supreme Court.
 The recall election has been set for July B.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-16
WESTERN LADS
 BEAT CORNELL
 AT VERY LAST
Duel Takes Place During Last Quarter of Mile
 of Course HUSKIES INCREASE SWEEP TO VICTORY Old Universities Lose First Race Today for Annual
 Regatta

DCLLLAIN fOugnkcepS1e,
 N. Y., June 16.-The Navy wins
 the varsity race, Cornell, sec-
 ond and University of Wash
 ington, third.
 POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y, June 16. The yearling crew from the Uni versity of Washington, at Seattle, came up the Hudson River today to whip the Freshmen boats of old Universities in the first race of the annual regatta.
 The Washington boys won by one length.
 Cornell, Navy, Columbia, Penn- sylvania and M. I. T. were behind. In the last quarter of mile, it was a duel between Washington and Cornell.
 Washington was increasing the lead by every sweep of the oars as the younger Huskies finished.
 Syracuse Wins Junior
 The even rowing crew of the husky Syracuse reserves rowed to victory over the other junior war; sities by more than length in the second race after Columbia set the pace during the first mile.
 Syracuse had suicide lane.'
 Rain pelted the river flat. California was second, length over Cornell Columbia came in fourth. Navy fifth and Pennsyl- vania last.
 The time was 14:29.3 minutes.
 The time of the Freshmen race was 9:494 minutes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-16
ALASKA JUNEAU SHOWS SURPLUS OF S145,400. MAY
 
Local Company Continues Fine Record Established
 in First Quarter

The Alaska Juneau showed a sur< plus above all expenditures of S145,k 400 for its operations for last month, according to the monthly estimated results of operations is@ sued from San Francisco heads quarters and made public today by J. A. Williams, Acting Superintend- ent. K Its recovery for the month was $337 900 in gold and $l,5oo in lead and silver, making total of $338;- 500. The recovery per ton was $9609.
 The monthly statement follows in full:
 Tons mines and trammed to mlii, 352,2 ,270. " RECEIPTS
 Cents
 per ton Gold ..........,............... $3s7.ooo sse7 Lead and silver .... 1,500 .42 OPERATING EXPENDITURES Mining and Tram
 ming .................... $103.500 29.38 Milling ...................... 79,500 FAST All other Juneau Oper-
 ating costs .... $500 2.41 New York Stock Trans
 fer and San Francisco
 Office Expense :. 2,500 Fl
 Total ................. $194.00O 55.07 Operating profit .. s144.5Oo 4l.02 Other Revenue .. s 300
 Surplus ........ $145. 400 "
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-16
HE DID

CHICAGO, Ill, June 16.-Al Ca- pone pleaded guilty to evasion of the Income tax laws and conspir- acy against the Prohibition law late this afternoon.
 Judge James Wilkerson will sen- tence him on June 30.
 Capone decided to throw himself on the mercy of the courts rather than fight three indictments re- turned by the Federal Grand Jury, personally
 Capone said guilty" to each in- dictmept.
 Three minutes later he left the court room under heavy police guard.