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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
LEVINE IN MORE
 TROUBLE AND MAY
 LOSE TWO PLANES
Roosevelt Field Officials Claim He Owes $5,l0S.-
 20 for Rent, and They
 Want If

New York. Jan 9-(UP)-The diff faculties of Charles A. Levine, avia- ton enthusiast, were increased to- day through new court order which may cost him two of his planes. Declaring Levine had not paid his hangar rent for IA months, Roose- welt field officials obtained permis- sion from the supreme court to sell the property in the hangar, which in- ciudes, besides the planes. several motors and some tools. They said he owed $5,108.20.
 A warrant is already out for Le- vines arrest on a grand larceny charge in connection with the dis appearance of a $2O,O00 stock certifi- cate. The transatlantic air passen- ger has not been seen at Roosevelt field since he went to Europe, where he was arrested on counterfeiting charges but later released.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
OFFICIAL NOTICE

Application having been made by $. Coe of Waterbury, Conn.,, for permission to change the name of the gas yacht, Eleanor III, official number 225965, and the full of the law having been with, the Commissioner of under date of December 23, 1890, has authorized the change of name to Evelyn C..
 ELWYN T. CLARY. 1-6-4t. Collector of Customs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
GOss Was Named
 for New Place
(Continued from Page 1.)

ment, In view of the fact that he has been a member of congress only a month, this prompt recognition Of his ability is considered. noteworthy. The appointment of Congressman lGoss was made by Congressman James of North Carolina, chairman of the committee on military affairs. 'The subcommittee will take under the proposal Of Com gressman Barbour of California to Increase the salaries of disbursing bficers of the National Guard.
 Hearings on the bill will start im-
 nediately, it is understood, and rep fesentatives of the Connecticut Ma
 ional Guard will be pres ~t to sup
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
TWO SCHOOL BILLS

Hartford. Conn, Jan 9.-UP)- The state board of education will sponsor two bills in the general as- sembly calling for codification of state educational laws and transpor- tation of trade school pupils. it be- came Known to-day.
 The board also favors state aid for rural schools, it was said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, District of Waterbury, ss. Probate Court January 3rd, 1881.
 ESTATE OF Mary Costello Daily, late of the Town of Waterbury, in said District. deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis. trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowad six months from the date nereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested within said time. will be debarred a recov- cry All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make imme- diate payment to
 MARTHA NJ. DAILY, 1-5-3t Administratrix.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
NOTICE

Highway Commissioner, F Washing ton Street, Hartford, Conn.,, until twelve o'clock noon, January 31, 1881, for tools and small equipment to be used by this Department dur ing the coming season.
 Lists may be obtained at the of- fee of the Highway Commissioner. Hartford, Conn. 1-8-3t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
1-7-3t
DISTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss. Probate Court, January Sth, A. D.

DISTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss.
 Probate Court, January 8th, A. D.
 1881.
 ESTATE OF Frank Urbonavicia, late of Waterbury, in said District. deceased.
 < Upon the application of John Jenu- saitis Administrator, representing said Estate to be Insolvent and pray ing for the appointment of Commits sioners to receive and decide upon the Claims of the creditors of said estate, as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Pro bate Office in Waterbury, in said Dis trict, on the. 18th day of January A. D. 1891 at Il o'clock in the forenoon Standard Time), and that notice be given of the pendency of said appli. cation. and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing this order ore time in some newspaper having a circulation in said District. on or before the 9th day of January. 1881.
 MARGUERITE M. FAHY,. 1-8-1t Asst Clerk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
NOTICE
Public Health Regulation. Ethyl Gas Regulation.

Each filling station shafr keep prominently displayed on each pump which delivers motor fue; containing tetraethyl lead, a sign or signs reading as follows:
 POISON
 CONTAINS
 LEAD "(Tetraethyl) and is to be Used as Motor fuel only, Not for cleaning or any other use. Avoid Spilling."
 The printed matter on the sign, not counting the enclosing border. shall measure approximately 1-2 inches wide by 1-2 inches high. The first and second lines (Poison and Contains) shall be in letters S-4 of an inch high, the third Lead) in letters l inch high, and the remainder in letters 7-16 of an inch high. All words of the sign shall be kept clear and prominent, the entire sign to be within the linn it's of feet and 4 feet above the ground level. Such a sign shall be maintained on the face of each side of the pump at which delivery could be made.
 Suitable leaflets shall be available for distributions on request at all filling stations where ethyl gasoline is sold. These leaflets shall describe the possible dangers and precautions to be taken in the use of ethyl gas- oline.
 Containers of ethyl gasoline sold to consumers shall bear the follow ing label in such position as to be plainly legible when the container Is opened.
 POISON
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, District of Waterbury. ss. Probate Court. January eth, 1881.
 ESTATE OF John J. Bowling, late of the Town of Waterbury, in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis- trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested within said time, will be debarred recov- cry. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make imme- diate payment to
 JOHN F. BRICKEL, 1-7-3t Executor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
AIS BARGAIN HOUSE
 

$IUU $IUU $IUV Takes away any of the following Cars. Balance two years on our small weekly payment plan. Buy now and we will give you free stor- age until April. 1928 La Salle Sport Touring Car, $
 wheels.
 1880 Chevrolet Town Sedan, like
 new.
 1880 Ford Town Sedan. like new. 1880 Dodge D. A. Sedan. very nice. 1880 Plymouth Sedan, like new. 1927 Ford Coupe Special $35. 1927 Buick 1 Pass Coupe $165. Largest Used Car Dealer in Con- necticut. See Al before buying Buy now while prices are as low as ever. Why wait till spring when you can save $100 to $200? 329 North Main St. Tel 4532
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
Bnsiness Announcements
DR 5. L. WHlTkl0HT-NUW LU
 GATED AT 153 EAST MAIN STREE E.
Automobiles
Autos and Trucks for Sale

AUBURN-$300 deposit on a new Auburn: good for immediate deliv. cry or anytime until spring-win sell for $250. No agents. Address BOX BPS. DEMOCRAT
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
POISON CONTAINS LEAD

"(TetraethyD and is to be Used as Motors fuel only. not for cleaning or any other use. Avoid Spilling." Passed and adopted by the Boar1 of Commissioners of Public Health, December 1, 1880. Attest:
 EDWARD E. O'DONNELL.
 City Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
TEMPERATURES

Washington, Jan 9.-(UP)-Highes temperatures yesterday and lowest last night in 20 cities were reported by the weather bureau to-day as fol-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
The Classified SectiOn-Buy And Sell Here
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, District
 n4 WARRANTED PEnhQfA C0nHf.

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, District of Waterbury. ss. Probate Court, January 7th, 1881. ESTATE OF Daniel Sugrue, late of the Town of Waterbury, in said Dis- trict, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Waterbury. hath limited and allowed six months from the date to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested within said time, will be debarred a recov- cry. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make imme- diate payment to
 MARGARET SHUGRUE, 1-7-3t Administratrix.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09

HIRE A cAR-DRIvE IT YOUR- SELT"-Closed autos. Storage and repairing. Holster radios. Vesta bat teries. The Capitol Garage, 309 North Main St. Phone 5l78.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
Service statlOn-RepairinR

AUTO ELECTRICAL WORK-Igni- ton specialists. Battery and brake service. Chas G. Penniman. 16 Brown St. Phone 5584.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
Merchandise
Household Articles

GAS RANGE-Clark-Jew with burners, bake oven, and broiler. Rea- sonable. Call 774-2, Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
Autos and Trucks For Sale.
NO TERMS

ATWOOD SAYS LOOK THESE PRICES OVER IF YOU WANT AN AUTOMOBILE Total Price 1925 Dodge Coach ............$ 65.O0 1925 Studeba ker Coach .......$ 65.00 1924 Dodge Touring .........$ 45.0O 1923 Cole Sport Touring .....S $500 1924 Ford 4-Door Sedan .....$ $500 1925 Ford Coupe .............$ 20.0O 1925 Buck Sport Touring ....$i45.00 1926 Buick Sedan Dandy ...$275. % 1926 Dodge Graham Truck ...$145.0O 1926 Pontiac Coach ..........$ 75.O0
 50 Others All Prices
 ATWOOD BROS.
 249 No Main St. 452 Meadow St. Phone 4714 Phone 1264
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09

FIVE ROOMS-Of furniture. Good condition. Breaking up home and will sell very reasonable. Call 5420-J after s D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09

DEPENDABLE USED CARS
 LOW PRICES - EASY TERMS THE BLUE RIBBON GARAGE. INC. WEST MAIN PHONE 3624
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
Employment
22 Situations Wanted-Women

WANTED-Family washings to do at home; work guaranteed. Each wash done separately. Reasonable prices. Will call for and deliver. Tel 6.1732.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09

NEED MONEY QUICKLY?
 Cash Loans of sl0 to $500
 Within "A hours
 Small Monthly Repayments You'll be surprised how easily loan can be arranged. Our friendly and courteous service has helped many when they needed money quickly. Come in, phone or write for full in- formation. There is no obligation. The only charge is three and one half per cent per month on unpaid amount of loan.
 BENEFICIAL LOAN SOCIETY Second Floor. Pritchard Bldg. l99 Bank St. Phone 264o
 Waterbury. Conn.
 Room 24. Neary Building. 203 Church St. Phone 9l
 Naugatuck. Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
For Rent Real Estate
P Apartments and Tenements.

CORNER ALBION and East Main Sts Modem apartment. All improve ments. Phone 1232-R.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09

SPECIAL REDUCTION-On window glass. Prompt service. Union Plate and Window Glass Go, 26 Union St. Tel o970.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-23
ARE
SOUGHT AFTER
JAIL ESCAPE
Convicts Climb Over
State Pen Wall
To Freedom

FLORENCE, Ariz., Feb. 23-tPi-
Fourteen convicts, including one
murderer. who clambered over the
state penitentiary wall here y~ester-
day while a guard was not watch
ing were being tracked through sage
brush and cactus of surrounding
desert today.
Fifteen escaped. but one was cap
tured. A steel girder. taken from a
prison construction job enabled the
c0nvicts TO climb 10 the top OF the
wall and drop 20 feet to the ground
outside. The last man was seen by
a guard Is he sprinted for cover.
Warden William Delbridge i'm
mediately released bloodhoundS and
a guard. detail. He personally re-
lieved the wall guard, J. NJ. DAILY.
whom he described rs "inattentive.
There was no excuse for H." the
Warden said.
A baseball game had been in
progress in the yard and several
hundred prisoners had been taken
from their cells to witness II. The
warden said the escape plot APP
parently had been Matched on the
spur OF the moment.
John Quantrell. who slew a cook
on the Anvil ranch in Pima county
two years ago because he did not
Ike the food. was among those
who escaped. Nine were negroes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-23
TOURS ARE TO
BE BI-WEEKLY
Monterrey Motorcades To
Be Conducted Every
Two Weeks

Due 10 the demand for Monter-
rey excursions. and because OF the
the great success OF previous trips,
arrangements have been made by
secretaries OF the Valley chambers
Of commerce to run one every two
weeks, according TO announcements
today.
Whit Rogers. McAllen secretary,
and s. vi. Patterson, or Weslaco,
have agreed to underwrite any de-
ficits that might accrue from the
trips. ANY possible profits will be
held to take care of deficits.
The first trip Is TO leave from
both WeSlaco and McAllen on Mar,
a. the cars merging en- route. Tour
lists will spend the night at La
redo. continuing to Monterrey the
following day.
Each tour will be conducted. and
an experienced guide will be In
charge of the itinerary.
IL was pointed out In n letter 20
the Brownsville Chamber Of Com
merce today that expenses on the
motorcades or motor tours are very
slight. and much less than indtvidu-
al trips by train.
The last trip. conducted during
February. consisted or 90 persons.
Ninety per cent OF this total was
composed OF tourists 70 the Valley.
II was explained. however. that
Valley citizens we're also enthusiast
tic owe the tours. and each trip
found more local citizens included ir
the total.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-23
wet PROPOSAL
TO Be FOUGHT
Dry Demos Reused To
Fever Heat Over
Raskob Intent

WASHINGTON. FEB. 23.-fP-
Whatever intentions Chairman
Raskob may or may not have III
regard to lining up the democra-
tic national committee or the vet
side OF the prohibition fence. div
members OF the group are set for
an aggressive try at squelching any
such plan.
The committee will meet here
March 3, at the chairman's call.
Future policies he announced will
form a topic for discussion. Rumors
have been current a resolution Is
being framed to push this steering
group Of the party of the prohibi-
ton fence. The rumors have not
been denied.
Some Of the dry democrats on
Capitol Hill have been reused 10
a fever heat Of activity. Yesterday
Senator Morrison OF North Carolina
baby member Of the senate but IA
newcomer to national politics. as
serted his group had sufficient
TO defeat any wet resolution. He Is
North Cardinals national commit
teeman. Other democratic leaders IN
congress are trying to head off the
issue by having the rumored reso-
luton Shelved now.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-23
HooIigans Battle With
Hudson River Boys
Early Today
THOUSAND
Men and Women on Dance
Floor When Gun Play
In Started

NEW YORK. Feb. 73-F-The
Hooligsns." a gang from the Red
Hook section OF Brooklyn. battled
with The Hudson Avenue Boys
II a Brooklyn dance hall early to-
dav.
The casualty list vas one man
dead. another critically wounded
and an uncounted number slightly
injured. Police said he HooliEans
we're Irish youths and the Hudson
Avenue bows an Italian faction.
There were between 500 and 1000
men and women. most OF the latter
girls In their teens, on the floor
Of Paramount Danceland when the
trouble started.
They fought wildly 70 Get to the
exits. IN the scramble women we're
trampled under foot, clothing was
torn and faces scratched.
When police arrived friends of
Charles Barnes, "a. a chauffeur.
were helping him down the stairs.
Patrolmen took charge OF hun.
loaded him I'm am automobile, and
started for n hospital. Before they
got there ne was dead from two
bullet wounds.
Michael Maselli, Is. was shot by
policeman who said MaSeih
reached for MS hip pocket as
though To draw a revolver. The
man was believed TO be- dying at
a. hospital.
A siren placed on the roof on the
dance hall for such emergencies.
was the signal which brought p0-
lice Swarming into the place.
When they got there $50 per-
sons still we're OH the floor. struE-
Cling to get 10 exits. The place was
In darkness.
Detectives said the overt act which
precipitated the warfare came when
the orchestra was playing Home.
Sweet Home" One or the gangsters
ordered q dancing couple % get OK
the floor and 70 home. They paid
no attention To him. "A moment
later the lights went out and the
gunplay started. At least thirty
shots we're fired. police said. but
Barnes was believed 10 be- the only
person hit. 10 was the police theory
that the dancer ordered home BE-
longed 70 one gang. and the man
who gave the order. 70 another.
Sixty persons. forty or them
women. we're held by police tor
questioning.
When the place finally was
cleared the floor ~as strewn with
clothing. blackjacks. revolvers. anc
vanity cases.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-23
IL DUCE IS
AGAIN GIVEN
TALK COMMENT
Attorney Gen. Asked
To Explain Mention
OF Mussolini

NEW YORK. Feb. 25-P- An
address in which John Lord o.
Brian. first assistant attorney gen
eral OF the United States, was
quoted as indirectly criticising Ben
ito Mussolini rebounded III Italian
American circles today.
Speaking before the Union League
Club Of Brooklyn Saturday night,
Mr.. O'Brian was quoted as follows:
Thank God, we do not live In n
country such as Italy. where a
dictatorship of one man can make
a horizontal slice IN wages"
Asked TO explain his remarks
later, he said:
Perhaps I made a poor choice
Of words in expressing MI ideas.
II was not my purpose 10 cast
aspersions upon Italy or its rulers.
| was giving expression TO a con-
trast.
Il understand that when the de-
preston came 70 Italy, MuSsolini
issued a manifesto ordering a 10
per cent cut in government salaries.
I understand this was later extend.
ed further into private employ
ment.
The thought I had was that the
federal government here has taken
no such action"
II ProgreSSo, italian newspaper,
communicated Mr.. O'Brian'S first
remarks 10 the Italian ambassador
a. Washington yesterday. request
ing that he consider a demand for
an explanation from the state de-
partment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-23
DOUBT SANITY
FOUNTAINS OF
BEER PLEADER
Padded Cell Fired BY
Presidential
Candidate

JACKSONVILLE. Fla. Feb. 49,
Rl-Henry w. Hayssen. self-an-
nounced presidential candidate on
a platform calling for public beer
fountains" awaited a sanity hear
ing in a completely bare cell of
the city Jail today after he had
fired his padded cell yesterday and
thereby caused one death.
HaySSen, who SAYS his home IS
Lake City. Fla, set fire u his
mattress In the city jail Friday and
was given over TO the county pending
a sanity hearing. Early Sunday he
set fire to a padded cell in the
county JAIL and as m result n negro
woman, charged with murder. was
suffocated. another negro woman
was In n critical condition. and -
other women prisoners were taken
10 a hospital for treatment.
HaysSen told his jailors he set
fire TO the buildings so they would
take him out.
Little damage resulted from the
first blaze. at the city jail. but the
second floor one wing or the
county Jail was severely burned. and
lives OF 276 prisoners were placed
In jeopardy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-23
Blight Attacks
County Potato Crop

Early blight which is attacking
Cameron county potato fields can
be checked by an immediate appli-
cation OF Bordeax mixture. either
by spraying Or busting, Fred B. La
than Of the Potato Growers asso-
citation stated this morning.
Few farmers seem TO be aware
that their fields arc being infested.
Mr.. Latham stated. and in a survey
made this morning we found that
practically every field "A Cameron
county shows evidence OF this dis
ease"
Bordeax mixture will he furnished
farmers by the association at cost.
Latham stated. adding that unless
steps TO curb the blight we're taken
Immediately the CROP would suffer at
least a SO per cent loss.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-23
Strikers Prepare
To Picket Dock

NEW ORLEANS, La. FEB. 23-R
Members OF a longshoremen's
union who refused TO accept a wage
cut announced by four steamship
companies last week. were prepared
to picket the New Orleans docks IN
f~urtherance or a general strike
called by the organization effective
today.
Only about 800 men working for
the four companies were directly
affected hy the wage reduction. but
r. J. Darcy. president of the Stew
edores and Longshoremen's Bene-
VIOLENT association said the strike
would be "port-Tide.- with the ex-
ception OF the Overseas Railways.
Inc. which he said signed a union
contract.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-23
RAYMONDVILLE
MAN dies sun.
Heart Attack Takes Well
Known Land Owner,
Philanthropist

RAYMONDVILLE. Feb. 23.-J. T..
Holloway. one OF the best known
and best beloved citizens OF Ray
mondville. died at li50 Sunday
night following a sudden attack OF
heart trouble.
Mr.. and Mrs. Holloway were plan
ming to celebrate their Golden we'd
ding anniversary in March.
Born in Iowa on Jan. 8. 1851. Mr..
Holloway moved to Ravmondyille
in 1921 from Horton. Kansas.
Funeral arrangements are wait
ing the arrival OF relatives who are
expected TO arrive as soon as pos
sihle.
The deceased was a former stew
ard Of the Raymondville Methodist
church. a large land owner and
philanthropist. always active in as
siSting the poor and needy.
Survivors include Mrs. Holloway.
two sons. c. r. Of Raymondville
and Ross Of Olympia. Wash: a half
brother. George Horton OF Fair
field. Iowa: an uncle. Fl. II Hollo-
way OF Dallas and a cousin, Mrs
Frank Lamar Of Raymondville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-23
Marrying Smith
Visits London

LONDON, Feb. z3-P-Richard
Rennison. the marriage making
blacksmith OF Gretna Green. Dunn
fries, Scotland. made MS first visit
n London over the weekend and
vas SO afraid that someone would
steal his anvil-altar that he brought
1t along with him.
On his first sightseeing trip he
left the anvil at his hotel but Inc
was SO nervous for It's safety that
thereafter he took N with him
wherever NE went. The Mirror said
that although the anvil weighed
$40 pounds ne was able to carry
IL 70 and from his taxi and I'D and
down subway ~escalators without
distress.
He was greatly impressed with
London. But Gretna Green is
best" ne said. there is more re-
nance there than Urn all Of London
He has married more than gD1
couples.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-23
REFUSES
TO GRANT SITES
Application of Valley For
Water Storage L.
Turned Down
(Snerial 20 The Heraldl

AUSTIN. Feb. 23.-The state
board OF water engineers Monday
rejected presentations or r.. 8.
Robertson. san Benito and &. :.
Young. Pleasanton, for tentative
location Of two competing series OF
storage dams and water diversion
from the Rio Grande all the way
from near I'll Paso 10 Brownsville.
The presentations. which would
have conferred prior rights 70
permits, were rejected as "ingmical
10 public welfare and embarrassing
To the United States water COM
mission
The water commission Is now
seeking 70 negotiate treaties for
the distribution OF waters from the
Rio Grande. And its work As DO be
revived and speeded up under m
$2a7l000 appropriation bill In con-
EreSSs
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-23
Chicago Prepares For
Lurid Primary 20, o
Ready to Guard Polls

CHICAGO. Feb. 23-tF-An army
Of approximately 10000 today made
plans to maintain order In tonor-
rows mayorality and aldermanic
primaries. with reports already be-
fore them of prediction violence.
The reports came from the eighth
and thirteenth wards and told OF
an attempt on the life OF Theodore
Clifford, a candidate for Alderman,
OF two sluggings and kidnapings.
Clifford reported to police that
two shots had been fired at him
from another automobile as he
rode alone in his own car last night.
He was slightly hurt by flying glass
broken when a bullet shattered the
windshield.
Bernard Sheehan. q. and John
e. Grady. 30. complained they had
been seized and beaten by hoodlums
when they handed out campaign
literature asking the selection OF
John O'Shay over John 8. Clark.
simultaneously O'Shay headquar-
tiers reported that two unnamed
men had been kidnapped in an auto