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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-11
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Fez, orocco.-Somehow, I could have done very well without that lineup of motor busses and taxis and array of carriages just outside the walls of Fez.
 had my own ideas about. the medieval atmosphere wanted. And speeding along in my own petrol wagon, the hilltop provided just the sort of picture l had tucked away sort of place. The arches through which one entered the city were to be the last word in rain-bow-tinted mosaic. And this they were.
 But half a mile away from any one of the three walled cities that make up Fez, there came a caravan of motor busses, turning the barren wastes into a sort of faraway Fifth Avenue. And even as upon the "avenoo," the busses were packed to the guards, but with white- draped figures that seemed so incon- gruous that 1t was impossible not to smile. After all, there is no reason why a crowd of bearded Arabs and turbaned Moors should be whisked to their far-away stations by motor but after the caravans of camels and donkeys, the scene punctured an illusion or two.
 However, one has ones choice of three separate and vastly different towns. There is Fez Bali, the old, original native town, which lies as though tumbled into 8 valley; q ht- tie city of fading pastels, olive trees and nearby orange groves; of min arets and Oriental color. Fez Djedid is the new Arab section, where the sultan has his home, and there IS the still newer French section.
 
 Never, in all the world, was there such an entrance to a hotel as that which takes one to the Palace Jer- mais.
 The traveller who wants his thrills and his novelty will find this en. trance right up his alley" and right down every other sort of alley ever conceived. There are alleys of dirty mud and alleys of cobblestone; al- leys that smell and alleys cluttered with beggars and peddlers and traders.
 To explain this, you have to know what know--which is that the hotel was once a sultan's palace and has stood there for some i've cen turtles or tfereabouts; that the sul- tan found himself new quarters and the "Transac" hotel people took the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-11

the occultatiop of a star brighter than the fourth magniture is not @ nightluy event. It is a rather in- teresting observation easily made without the use of a powerful tele- scope. Early on the morning of the 9th there will be such an occultation of the star Beta virginis, which re- joices in the peculiar name of Zavi- java, and which lies at the western end of the constellation of Virgo, southeast of the star Denebola in Leo. Beta Virginis is of stellar mag nitude ,S.8, and Is thus readily yis- set for the moon to start it's occult tation or eclipse of Beta is 2:33 a. m. | eastern standard time. This is the time for Washington, D. C., where the phenomenon will last about 19 minutes. For other places both the exact time and the duration will vary from this figure. However, the ob- servation is easily made because the mono will be seen to crepc gradual ly eastward through the field of stars toward Beta If the observations are begun a short while before the time as given above.
 l The star disappears from view with startling suddenness and re- appears in full splendor with equal suddenness. From this 1t is deduced that the moons atmosphere must be extremely tenuous if it exists at all. Other observations of the moon confirm this and we feel sure that 1t is not far from the truth to say that the moon has no atmosphere at all.
 In the Solar System ' One of the first results of the Eros campaign to be published is the observation that Eros is very far from Q spherical body; its longer di-
 mensions is in the neighborhood of 20 miles, its shortest about eight. Thisc is deduced from the variation of its brightness.
 This is the month of the vernal equinox. On the 21st, at 9:O7 a. m. eastern standard time, the sun will cross the celestial sequator into the northern celestial hemisphere and officially open the northern spring season. It is said to enter the sign of Aries, but the vernal equinox now lies in the constellation of Pisces. the Fishes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-11
THE HEAVENS IN MARCH Sun Crosses Equator the 2stOccultation of Beta Vr
 ginis-Frst Eros Results
 By DR CLEMENT. s. BRAININ of the Columbia University Observatory Staff

Orion now lies halfway from the meridian to the horizon at maptime;
 but the entire area dominated by the constellation of the Hunter is still well observable during the evening hours. The Gemini are on the me- ridian and make a fine sepctacle with the planet Jupiter and Mars, the reddish planet. which is in Can- cer, directly east of the Gemini. The great constellation of Leo, the Lion, lies high above the eastern horizon and the western part of Virgo, too, is climbing above the horizon at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-11

Central temple at Anghkor Wat. Camb0dia.
 King of the Serpents," is among the carvings. Naga was supposed to guard the place.
 In later times worship of the Buddha was brought to Angkor Wat, and statues of the Buddha were placed within. At the present time. Angkor Wat is mostly looked upon as relic of people who lived in Cambodia long ago; but Buddhist monks live close to the temple, and find profit from visitors to the place. If you ask them to do SO. they may show you sacred footprint" 1 feet Il inches long. & Tomorrow-Ca Cambodia's Monkey
 UNCLE RAY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-11
PLANE SAVES SIX DAYS

London.-Within the next six months an air line operating be- tween London and Capetown, South Africa, is expected to commence op- eration. cutting six days of the trip. At present the shortest connection between the two cities requires IF days. The plane trip is expected to require only il days. The comnlete line win operate over more than
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-11
Cornueopia euppins.

Cornueopia euppings Dr Lewis happy be home again his countless friends feel the about it.
 w. Ostrom Thanks poem. More truth than they say. Tom Deey has graduated from the state police school at Rdsehd assigned the Westpo barracks Here's luck 10 you, Tom. To Mrs T." The Tower does pub lh type submitted by you. was that found impossible accept Lieut. Bill Pold kind invitation to attend supper which followed the bowling match last evening Tornston But perhaps I'll be able to and sit in the home roofing section
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-11

Pcpovcrs Roller skating enjoying unprecedented wave of popularity according local handling this device All sections of the city hit Hillside avore spot for some of the skaters Others city hall entouge resting on the marble benches when little feet and legs grow Harry Frank likes discussion of other days when he enjoyed the smell printers ink Frank Peasons spring opening hit of the Rst seriously thinking of renting for the Easter parade Gddap gddap here Charley Harris I'm afraid hsu put . tag oV it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-11

Approximately s200ooo going into circulation here the Waterbury their adjusted compensation $50 have borrowed The majority by already checked for the full privilege of twenty-five and per the top previous the passing of the bill which permits fifty per of the total Allowing for unpaid the average getting about S200 his negotiable paper. Legion officials estimate that $200000 will be realized $50 applications Should check in for loans of March.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-11

Editor Tall Tower Topies We place warning the yents of schools exercise great relative and kddies and good idea Why apply this to factory entrances! of hden deserve much the milling crowds from all hang the feed bag In the big rush. many chances life and limb jeopardy with the increasing motorized age. The be said of the closing work To-day the life of the pedestrian hazardous and much these hours sioned An prevention worth pound of Let signs posted Factory Entrance Drive with Care and that they obeyed.-A G. Cossham Bristol.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-11

Bob B instructs public speaking class the Hart r. M. C. A. Monday night There surviving
 R. in Waterbury and from this the soldiers home The National Guard paying attention shoot ing Captain Campbell of the regular will be the Friday night the of rife shooting When the guards 20 their rife range will blaze Stones Ranch taken by the make possible for the first time, firing of this type.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-11
Do you remember when:

Do you remember when: They had a bandstand the from which celebrities spoke Governor Jim Cox mentioned prominently possible candidate for office the national ticket in l932 Library park spoke when he sought the highest office within the land Harrison known Harrison alley The Scenic theater under Bob Molzon quite the thing Bank just down from Grand Old Concordia hall Bank Meadow and bit the Salvation Army held forth On could the Savationsts elnkng the tamboune while in the of saving souls Bob Walker conducted drug Bank and Riverside Bobs New Haven D George Russell the popular doctor the Brooklyn section could boast In addition paceed svely other sections of the city ride Lakewood park considered and Naugatuek regular excursion
 Town Plot fighting line predicting terrific growth
 the eeetr They did, but Town Plot has plenty empty space now as then Dan Me1rath's butcher shop the largest of its kind the other side bridge Repre- sentative Dan Mhaney family home Bank places and he raised of the finest fox of the woods They named stretch View Heights, America and today I'm told there's hardly old Ameriean
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-11

Tom Banngan Hartford thanks Corporal Coy post aid administering loans through adjusted compensation certificates Writes Tom: Please this time my thanks aid rendered by in mmeographng these forms when unable keep properly supplied aid such as this that helping complete upendous task confronting Corporal Coye post the former soldier Here again is proof of this fact.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-11
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A Lunar Occultation

A Lunar OCcultat1On
 Since the moon lies closer to the earth than any other celestial body and its disk occupies a fairly large area. of the sky, 1t will frequently pass between the observer and a star; when this happens the star Is, of course, invisible for the length of time that the moon takes to pass in front of 1t. This will vary with the position of the star with refer ence to the lunar disk. Although there are so many stars in the sky,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-11

Editor: This book is not badly written, but l only take work from authors who are well known.
 Author: Fine! My names smith, Klods Hans, Copenhagen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-11
Good evening.
THIS CHANGING WORLD
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"A horse horse. my kingdom for horse Such was the plant of knighthood when in flower :, But now both horse and kingdom are passe.
 And in its place-behold- horsepower.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-11

Editor Tall Tower Tops I'd like make application to be a esddy city golf links Where would have and what must doG L. ve heard about the early but you're earlier than your application with the park and certainly deserve to honored-The Ed)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-11

E Would you like to keep an Uncle Ray Scrapbook during 1881? Send a stamped self-addressed envelope for an illustrated Direction Leafiet and 1881 Membership Certificate in Uncle RaY,a Scraphook Club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-11

Snapographs Ed Allen in the army for is back town the life civilian the future He's been Fort Wright harbo Washington D. C. and the Hawaiian Islands attaining rank of Before Ed enlisted 1921 he worked Hose company He's married and the proud daddy of two youngsters inches and the smallest Ransom Cowan, drum feet four inches displays picture himself taken with Cowan He calls Mutt long the Cowan weighs 300 pounds Ed the army he tipped the scales e0 He weighs better than hundred
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-11

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-17
BURLESQUE SHOW IN LOUISIANA
 STILL GOES ON
Governor Huey P. Long Holds the Real Spotlight and Others Are Only Secondary Leads

Baton Rouge, La, Oct 17-(UP) Louisiana political drama be- came political burlesque to-day as two governors" prepared suits in tended to place them in the office of Governor Huey P. Long Jr. Dr Paul Cyr planned to file suit either to-day or Monday calling for the custer of long. Cyr. as the legally elected lieutenant governor, expects the custer automatically to make him governor. Cyr. however. has been removed from the state pay roll by Long. and A. O. King. pres- ident pro tenn of the senate, has been sworn in to succeed him.
 Walter L. Aldrich. unemployed bill collector who took the oath of office as governor just for the hell of it" expects to file suite against Cyr, thus placing himself in office.
 Meanwhile the state is blessed with three native lieutenant gov ernors," not including Cyr. And yesterday in New York three un- employed seamen navigating from jungle to jungle on lower Manhat- tan Island borrowed a Bible and took the oath.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-17
HOOVER IS GUEST OF NAVY FLEET
 HE HAS SLASHED
Feelings on Battleship Are Much Strained = Navy Men Are Not in Sym- pathy With President
BY PAUL R. MALLON

United Press Stan COrreSpOndent)
 Washington, Oct. 17.-(UP)- A weekend family cruise on bat tieship called warning parties to- day in the dispute between the White House and the navy depart ment over navy budget slashes or dered by Hoover.
 The President and Mrs. Hoover were preparing to depart from the Naval academy at Annapolis to- night accompanied by navy guests not at all in sympathy with MT. Hoover's economy efforts.
 The party will cruise off the Vir- ginia Capes on the battleship Ar kansas until MT. Hoover goes ashore Sunday night to deliver an employment radio speech and then goes to Yorktown, Vas. Monday to commemorat the surrender of the British in the Revolutionary war, It was evident, however, that despite, the friendly nature of the social gathering, neither. side has any intention of emulating the British under Lord Cornwallis
 MT. Hoover's determination was made known by him personally in a good-natured way at the White House late yesterday, following 24 hours of jockeying between the ad- mirals and the executive offices.
 The president appealed to public opinion to back him in what he be- lieves are efforts of the admirals to prejudice the public against his economies. He said the economies
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-17
CANNON IS STILL VERY BITTER AT THE CATHOLICS
Says He's Not Surprised at Anything That a RO- man Catholic District Attorney Might Do

Atlanta, Ga, Oct 17-(UP) - Bishop James Cannon Jr appeared unconcerned ever his indictment 2. Washington by federal grand jury on charges of violating the federal corrupt practices act in the 1928 political campaign. Emerging from a long executive session of the College of Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal church. south, Bishop Cannon stopped to chat for a few minutes with newspapermen. He had heard of the indictment while in the meeting.
 How many were indicted?" he asked.
 He was informed that he and his former secretary, Miss Ada l.. Burroughs were named in the in dictment.
 Was that all?" he asked.
 He was informed that was cor rect and was asked if he expected any more to be indicted. II wouldn't be surprised at anything that Roman Catholic district at torney might do." he said. Was the indictment discussed during the session of the college today" fe was asked. Mot that know of, | he answered. vand I was there all the time"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-17
AL CAPONE WILL
 KNOW HIS FATE
 BEFORE TONIGHT
Believed Jury Will Get Case By Noon and Both Sides Expect There Will Be Decision
BY RAY BLACK United Press Staff Correspondent


 Federal Building, Chicago, Oct 17-Only a brief closing argument by United States District Attorney George E. c. Johnson and the courts instructions remained be- fore the Al Capone income tax fraud case would be ready for the jury today. One hour and 50 minutes was
 allotted to the district attorney in which to close the government $ case charging Capone evaded $215.- % tax on a six-year income of $1,03S.654.
 Johnson, who never before dur ing his career as district attorney has pleaded in court. was not ex- pected to use all his time. Judge James H. Wilkerson's in-
 structions to the jury were expect ed to require an hour. The case probably will go to the
 jury by noon, or the opening of
 the afternoon session. The jurors
 will be confronted with the de-
 cision as to whether Capone should
 go to the penitentiary for a max
 imum of 32 years and pay $S0,000 fine, or should be freed. District Attorney Johnson was
 expected to sum up tersely the gov ernment's contentious that Capone (Continued on Page 2.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-17
MAYOR HAS
 N EW ROLE
 10 ASSUME
Under Provisions of New Charter He Will Sit By the Side of President of Board of Aldermen at All Meetings

Mayor Frank Hayes will assume a new role at the first meeting of the board of aldermen in January by reason of his recent victory at the polls and the enactment Of the new Waterbury charter by the last session of the Connecticut Legisla- ture. Beginning with the first meeting. Mayor Hayes will occupy a seat on the bench of the pres ident of the board and although not having a vote will be present as a non-balloting member of the aldermanic body.
 Heretofore, the mayor of the city has had no authority to sit in at the meetings of the board of alder men. The president of the board was the only one entitled to occupy the presiding chair outside. of course, the clerk of the aldermanic body. Under the new charter the mayor of Waterbury will have a place on the board and will sit be- side the president, Alderman Peter Griffin, at all sessions.
 Special importance, attention to which has not been called to here tofore, is attached to the new pow CT given the mayor in relation to the aldermanic board. Although not having the power to vote, he is an ex-off1cio member of that body. Therefore, he will have a right to
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-17
EDISON FAMILY
 ARE GATHERED
 AT HIS BEDSIDE
The 84-Year=Old Inventor Is at the Doors of Etern- ity--End Is Very Close

Westy30ranEe,N, J., Oct fQPjI x1f nfemBers of Thonits k. the Ssss ssed iiIvsStor5 ts home Ssfs 10: G day in the belief his richly produc- tive life of S4 years was rapidly nearing its close. Edison sank into a coma more than two days ago. It has been II days since he drank liquids.
 Although Dr Hubert S. Howe, his physician, announced at 10 o'clock last night he did not ex- pect "any emergency" during the night, he stayed at the home all night. At a. m. Edison's condi- ton was reported unchanged"
 MT and Mrs William l.. Edison of Wilmington. Del, son and daugh- ter-in-law, arrived yesterday after noon. Last night the arrival of Mrs Marian Oser. another daugh- ter, from New York, completed the family circle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-17
FAMILY POVERTY HAS FRICHTFUL
 TRAGIC ENDING
JOksess Returns Home to Find Wife and Three Children Dead and An- other Dying

Wilmington. O., Oct 17-(UP)- Poverty and the endless futile hunt for work placed a heavy burden on the Ward family at Reasville. near here. Every day Russell. 40, a toolmaker, left the home and started the rounds in search of work, anything, anywhere.
 And a short time later some of the children trundled off to school. The mother and Ritchie, 4, stayed at home.
 Every night the father and hus- band returned to his home with the same old story-no money. no job, no prospect of a job. And every night the youngsters came home from school with a story Of childish humiliation. Their play mates, they said, had made fun of their clothing. They made fun of everything they had. They chided them for the things they didn't have. Last night Mrs Ward turned on the radio. A jazz orchestra blared away. She sent Arlene, II, on an errand. She went into an- other room by herself for just a moment. Then she took three smaller children into the kitchen
 Russell Ward came home again last night from his daily profitless stint. The radio jazz band was still playing. Arlene, II: Aubrey, 8; Edith z. and Baby Ritchie lay piled on the floor, each with a bullet in the head. The mother lay nearby a bullet in her head and an unex- ploded cartridge in the S2-caliber revolver she held in her hand. Ar lene had been shot as she returned home. The baby was still alive when the father returned but il too soon died.
 Ward had feared such tragedy he told Coroner c. E. Kinzol and Sheriff Gus Miller who reconstruct- ed the story of what had happened T unloaded the revolver several days ago. I don't know how she reloaded it." he told them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-17
New Honors Will Be Accorded The
 Historic Band
This Picturesque Corps Will Take Part in the Yorktown Celebration on Monday-They Will Act as Escort to That Other Pic ture sque Body, the Famous Putt nam Phalanx
DRUM MAJOR PETE
 SHEA TO LEAD

Probably the greatest honor given to the Mattatuck Drum Corps of Waterbury in it's event. full history dating back to 1767 is it's selection to participate next Monday in the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the sur- render of General Cornwallis at Yorktown, Va. As escort to the famous Putnam Phalanx of Hart ford the Mattatuck band will pa- rade on historic ground, the site of the closing scene of the Revo- 1utionary war. They will march in review before President Hoover. General John Pershing, leader of the American Expeditionary forces in the World war. Marshal Petain of France, one of the heroes of the big conflict, and the governors or representatives of the thirteen original states.
 The Phalanx and the Mattatuck Drum corps will entrain at Hart ford at 6 o'clock this evening. They will be the guests of the Rich mond Light Infantry Blues. They will be entertained at Richmond Sunday and will visit Yorktown and parade in review before the They will return home Tuesday evening.
 The Mattatucks have been the guests of the Richmond Blues on previous occasions, but nothing in importance approaches Mondays historical event that has attracted the attention of the nation. Drum Major. Peter J. Shea will lead the local organization in the com- moration farade. The roster of tie corps making the trip in- cludes: Paul Miliers John e Garri- (Continued on Page 9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-17
DOCTOR cR HUMAN CANCER
 INTO MONKEY
He Eventually Hopes to Develop an Anti-C Cancer Serum From the Craft ing

Paris. Oct 17-(UP)-Dr Serge Voronoff, famous gland expert and rejuvenator, has succeeded for the first time in grating a human can cer on a monkey from which he eventually hopes to develop an anti-cencer serum.
 Tt is significant that hitherto mo- body has been able to graft a hu- man cancer on any animal" Dr Voronoff told the United Press "Also, concer experiments have been conducted on rats or animals with blood different from that oi human beings, whereas a monk. ey's blood is very similar to hu. man blood.
 We are justified in the distant hope of a new outlook an cancer treatment. Dr Varonoff said. "The next step must be repetition of the experiment on a larger scale. Then we can attempt to develop an anti cencer serum and watch the resul! of injections on cancerous monkeys which doubtless will require several years work"
 Dr Voronoff said 1t was impos- sible at present to foretell if an anti-cancer serum would be ap- plicable to human beings. He in- vited "any reputable scientist ir the world" to inspect the cancerous monkey at his famous monkey farm near Paris.