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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
Toll Of Seven Lives
 Past Week In Flying
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from the Azore Islands where it
 had previously been reported. Identification of the Esq by the Pennland was positive. The air. ship circled the liner, flying low
 in order that it's number--D-2072 might be seen, and then turned towards its destination. No re- ports of the Esq were received subsequently,, but it was believed that the aviators might have de- cided to fly high in their passage down the Canadian and New Eng land coast.
 Abroad the Esq were Wilhelm Rody, young owner-pilot who spent
 his inheritance for the Junker craft, Christian Johanssen, veteran German flyer, and Fernando Costa
 Viega, Portuguese sportsman.
 Weather conditions along the
 last lap of the flight were disagree able but not more hazardous than usual. Authorities considered that the aviators had covered the most dangerous part of their flight when they were sighted by the Pennland. The Esq was not equipped with
 wireless, and its presence on the northern route was considered strange in view of the fact that the straight passage across the the United States might have been At 8 a. m, E. D. T., today, some anxiety expressed because it was believed the Esq had taken abroad fuel sufficiently only for 45 hours
 of flight. It was reported that her tapEs bald Hh0 gallons
 A scouting expedition" of two pilots from Roosevelt field, sent
 out at midnight in an attempt to locate the airmen, returned two hours later with no report other than that visibility was poor" The wireless report from the
 word received from the Esq since
 its sighting at Horta, in the Azores.
 Sunday afternoon, approximately
 nine hours after its takeoff at
 Junca Do Sol, Portugal, an fm-
 provised' airport.
 It had been believed the flyers
 would take a westerly course di- rect to Bermuda, thence northward to New York. Their appearance
 over the Northern Atlantic lane. therefore, came as a surprise. Poll Ships aJ Sea.
 Boston, Sept 15-(UP)-Pou Of ships at sea brought no word to-
 day of the fate of three European
 airmen attempting a nonstop flight from Portugal to New York
 in the radio-less monoplane Esq. Throughout the night airports in
 Northern New England and be- tween here and New York were kept alight to guide the flyers If they reached this section.
 The vigil was in vain, for at 9 a. m. today only negative reports had come from the ship lanes where it had been hoped some ves- sel might sight the Esq.
 At Gloucester, about 30 mules northeast of here, two coast guard seaplanes were held in readiness this morning to begin an aerial
 hunt for the overdue airmen If this were later deemed advisable.
 Disheartening weather reports
 came from the area where 1t seemed likely the transocean plane may
 have been forced down. Dense fog from Calais, Me, on the Canadian border, to Halifax, N. s., forced Pan-American Airways to concel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
Ten Additional
 Highway Projects
Trunk Line Building at
 Danbury and Monroe

Highway Commissioner John A. Macdonald continued today to ex- pand Connecticut's program of road construction and reconstruction by adding ten more projects to the already long list of work being conducted throughout the state. The ten new projects include one trunk line, two state aid and seven town aid jobs. Sealed bids on all will be received from contractors at the state office building head quarters of the highway depart ment at l o'clock est. on Monday, September 21.
 The trunk line projects call for the building of about 1929 feet of reinforced concrete on ten different sections of road in the towns of Danbury, Monroe, New Milford, Ridgefield and Wilton. The state aid work will be conducted in An sonia where nearly a mile of bitu- minous macadam will be laid and in Woodbridge on the Racebrook road upon which close to two and one half miles of waterbound macadam will be built. The latter project will require 34,42s cubic yards of earth and rock excava- tion. since 1t is an extension of an existing road through previous ly untraveled terian.
 The seven town aid jobs call for slightly more than twenty miles of gravel and macadam surfacing which brings the total length of road in process under the 1881. ap- propriation of 335 miles. Work will have been assigned in 115 towns upon award of these contracts.
 The projects in this weeks con- tract letting are as fallows:
 Trunk Line
 Towns of Danbury, Monroe. New Milford, Ridgefield and Wilton: About 1929 feet of reinforced con- crete on 10 locations. (reconstruc- tion.)
 State Aid
 Town of Ansonia: About 5495 feet of bituminous macadam on Elm and Jewett street.
 Town of Woodbridge: About 14,- 230 feet of waterbound macadam on Racebrook road.
 Town Aid
 Town of Haddam: About 1000 feet of unrolled macadam on Walkley hill and Chauncey Brooks culverts; Christian hill, Porkorny, Jail hill. Little City. and Hidden lake roads.
 Town of Montville: About ss12 feet of gravel on the Oakdale- Chesterfield road.
 Town of Newtown: About 10000
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
HOUSEWIVES OF OHIO START UP
 CANNING BEES
About All the Leading Cities Have Taken Hand in the Movement to Aid the Poor

Cleveland, Sept 15-UP)-Ohio housewives began canning bees" to-day to fortify the poor against hunger this winter.
 In a dozen cities and towns, wo- men dusted off empty fruit jars and packed them with piping hot fruit and vegetables brought from the abounding fields and orchards.
 Cooperating in the statewide campaign to replenish dwindling city larders from the rural areas of plenty, farmers hauled their products to welfare organizations for distribution among the city poor or to churches where they were canned for winter consump- tion.
 All creeds, charity institutions and newspapers united in sponsor ing the most practical way of util- izing the surplus crops that were not finding their way into saleable channels. The slogan was "Can the Surplus" in Cleveland, Toledo, Ak ron, Canton, Youngstown and many other cities and the response was enthusiastic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15

today's scheduled transport flights between Boston and the Provinces Similar action was necessary yes terday.
 Scattered electrical storms pre- scented added hazards, both to the
 missing flyers and planes which might go in search of them.
 At Chatham, on Cape Cod, the Radio corporation of America sta ton was in communication with several ships in Acadian waters. Empress of Australia, bound for Montreal, and the Pennsylvania. None reported having seen any trace of the Esq.
 The Boston Navy yard and the Coast Guard Radio stations at Gloucester and Nahant, likewise had picked up no clues to the plane's whereabouts.
 A dozen coast guard craft on regular patrol duty along the New England coast were ordered to keep watch for the Esq in the be- lief that it might have been forced down somewhere between here and Halifax.
 Halifax Watching. Halifax, N. S., Sept 15-(UP)- The remote sections of the north were searched today in an effort to locate the transatlantic air plane, Esq, now long overdue at New York.
 There has been no trace of the Esq hereabouts. The craft - carrying two Germans and a Por- tugese-yesterday circled the Liner Pennland about 400 miles off Halifax and then darted towards the North American mainland.
 The Esq, at that time, was head ing into the Grand Banks region, where often there are bad fog and wind conditions. The plane has not been heard either in Nova Scotia or Newfoundland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15

York from Lisbon, Portugal, was several hours over due today. It was feared the ship might have been forced down in the fog off the American coast.
 The monoplane, christened the 'Esa" in honor of the youthful Rody's bride, carried gasoline suf- ficient for a 45-hour flight. It left Portugal at 4:30 a. m., New York time, Sunday morning.
 Since its departure, the mono plane has been sighted only twice. first at the Azores, and again. at 2:40 p. m. yesterday, 395 miles east of Halifax, N. S.
 Flying conditions on the course from Canadian waters to New York were reported fair" with slight fogs present along some stretches. Visibility was approximately three miles, sufficient for fairly good navigation.
 Shortly after a. m. two planes carrying New York photographers left Roosevelt field for flight up the New England coast, in an en- deavor to locate the overdue air plane.
 U. S. Navy reserve and Army planes also kept a lookout along the coast. Three Navy reserve planes were assigned especially for the search, and Army aircraft on regular missions were ordered to keep a careful watch.
 At 2:40 p. m. yesterday, the Esq was sighted by the Liner Penn land 3S5 miles east of Halifax, N. S., heading towards American shores over the northern route
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
Gene SaraZen
 Beat EspinOsa
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10 Peter O'Hara, Chubby Verona, Pa. professional. Hagen went out in q. against O'Hara's 39 and was two down at the end of nine holes
 Summaries
 Rumford, R. l., Sept 15-(U. P.) Status of the first round matches of the P. G. A. championship at the end of the morning Is holes to play Gene sarazen. Fresh Meadow. N. r.. was 3 up over Al Espinosa, Chi cago.
 Paul Runyan. White Plains, N. r., and Arthur Gusa, Narragansett, R. l., were all square.
 Henry Ciuci, Bridgeport, Conn, was 8 up over Willie MacFarlane, Tuckahoe. N. Y.
 Horton Smith, Detroit. was up over Walter Beamish. Genesse. N. Cyril Walker, Saddle River, N. J. was ? up over Ed Dudley. Whining ton. Del.
 Johnny Golden, Noroton, Conn. was s up over Al Sargent, Toledo. Peter O'Hara. Verona. Pa., was : up over Walter Hagen. Detroit.
 Bill Burke, Greenwich, Conn, was 2 up over Dave Hackney. Lowell, Mass.
 Bob Crowley, Haverhill, Mass, was 1 up over Pat Circelli, Tucka- hoe. N. Y.
 Vincent Eldred. Bellevue. Pa. was 1 up over Abe Espinosa, Chi Bill Hehlhorn, New York, was up over Leo Diegel, New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15

to sanction the useless spending of public money"
 Mir Tracy, in his talk last night, stated that there are more important things for the board of education to devote its attention to than wrangling over school
 sites"
 Chairman Crary. speaking on be- half of the democratic administra- tion to-day, declared that Mayor Hayes has always held the same view on the matter. hence his fear less stand on matters pertaining to school building and the purchase of school sites during the past two years.
 Tracy Lauds Women Candidates
 MT Tracy praised the republican party for nominating three. women for the board of education. He said that no one is more qualified to speak for the children in the schools than women and expressed the viewpoint that women are prop erly eligible for the school board due to this fact. He attacked the economy program of Mayor Hayes and the present tax rate. He ad- mitted that the taxes have been lowered and then went into an an- alysis of the tax rate in an effort to show that while the rate now is 35 mills 1t is still higher than 1t has ever been before.
 High Tax Criticism Refuted
 Chairman Crary, in answer to this charge, pointed out that Mayor Hayes has not denied that the tax rate is high in Waterbury. In fact Mr Crary said. Mayor Hayes has pointed out that it is too high to suit even the mayor and his aim Is to keep bringing the annual levy down by continued economy. How ever, it was pointed out, tax rates in a city, state or nation cannot be reduced overnight but the local plan being followed by Mayor Hayes Is a consistent and thorough one and will bear results eventual ly which will benefit every proper ty owner in Waterbury. Other speakers last night in- cluded George W. Greene, candi- date for controller, who spoke on city finances but who dwelt mostly on the fine record of the state and national governments under re- publican rule rather than on finan- ces in Waterbury as they affect each and every householder in the Brass City.
 Mrs Fred A. Webster, Mrs Frank Sirica Bowes and Mrs Dorothy Vandercook, candidates for the school board. Mrs Edward A. Wells and Mrs Harry B. Dow also spoke. Mrs Wells, president of the Women's Republican Club. presid- ed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15

the democratic national. commit tee sought to force the issue ot prohibition modification last spring, Roosevelt sent Farley here and a group was assembled com. prised of such men as Senator Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas Senator Cordell of Tennessee, for mer Governor Byrd of Virginia and Maj John s. Cohen, national committeeman for Georgia, who blocked that attempt.
 Many in the party regard that meeting as the turning point and a decisive defeat for the Raskob b forces. It for the first time put Roosevelt in the ascendency over former Governor Alfred E. Smith as the more authoritatiev repre- viewpoint.
 the first ballot at Houston in 1928, neither he nor any other presi- dential asiprant in recent years, ex- cept an occupant of the White House ever commanded such a leading position as Roosevelt ten months prior to a nominating con- vention. There is considerable talk of massing behind Newton D. Baker of Ohio as an alterante candidate Some difficulty has been encoun- tered there in the passive attitude of Baker.
 There are also complications in the Ohio organization. 1t is under stood, where some influential leaders prefer favorite son dele gation for Governor George White
 or Former Governor James M. Cox, the nominee in 1920. Once Owen D. Young was regarded as the best alternative bet against Roosevelt, but of late Baker has been regarded as the more feasible choice of the anti-Roosevelt forces
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
WATERvILLE 1 MOORE RECALLED
 BY CHICAGO CUBS
Will Report for Spring Practice in l032--An-
 nOunCe Engagement

Friends of Johnny Moore are pleased to note that he has again been recalled from the Los Angeles tea<l of the Pacific Coast league by the Chicago Cubs and has been ordered to report for spring practice in 1892 at Cata- lima Island. He had been recalled for the beginning of the 1891 sea- son and spent several weeks with the Cubs, giving an excellent &C., count of himself in the games in which he participated. The pres ence of so many seasoned veteran outfielders on the Chicago team made his retention difficult from the start and it was deemed wiser to return him to Los Angeles for further seasoning. The fact that he has been recalled indicates that the Cubs think highly of his services and that they have been impressed by the excellent brand of ball he has played this year.
 Engagement Announced
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur H. Twe1ves of Thomaston avenue, have en- nounced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Mae Eleanor Twelves, to Irving William Tygren, son of MT. and Mrs. John Nygren of Oakvil1e. No date has been set for the wedding.
 To Study Nursing
 Miss Verna Johnson, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Benjamin w. Johnson of Boyden street has entered the training school for nurses at the Brooklyn Methodist hospital at Brooklyn, N. Y. Miss Johnson is a graduate of Sprague grammar school and Wilby high school and is an accomplished violinist and saxaphone player. She has been very active in all young peoples affairs at Grace Methodist church.
 Although it is assumed that Sprague grammar school, with the the other grammar schools of the city will reopen for the fall term on Monday, September 28th, no definite action was taken on the matter at yesterdays meeting of the board of education. Reports on the poliomyelitis epidemic are awaited from Health Officer God frey and until a definite recession is noted in the epidemic the schools will remain closed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
THIS PLANT sNAREs INSECTS

THIS PLANT SHARES INSECTS
 One of the most curious of all Newfoundland plants says Nature Magazine is the little sundew whose white blooms enliven the woods in July and August. It is one of the carnivorous plants. the leaves of which are covered with little red hairs each tipped with a drop re- sembling dew. When these hairs are excited by an insect alighting on the leaves, they slowly bend. and the insect is rolled to the center. where 1t soon dies. If an inorganic body, such as a stone. which 1t can- not digest and is therefore of no use. is placed on the leaf. the ten- tacles respond and close over 1t. but the plant soon discovers its mis- take and they open again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
ORCHIDS IN NEWFOUNDLAND

Many to whom the word orchid suggests tropical climes and hot houses may be surprised to learn Newfoundland boasts of many va- rieties says Nature Magazine. The old favorite of the woodland, the pink ladyslipper. is fairly common. and Calopogon and Arethusa. rather rare forms, but known to many who search the treasures of New England meadows. are among the more beautiful frequenting this island. The northern green orchid, Habenaria hyperborea, denizen of the cold, wet woods, whose dense narrow fiower-spike sometimes grows to be 12 inches long, is plen- tiful.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
Roosevelt Boom
 Spreads Rapidly
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months hence.
 Except in the case of a sitting president destined to be renomin- ated. such early blooming is un- precendented. Candidates have hitherto been fearful of prodding opponents into. action by Haunting their claims too far in advance. This disregard of the traditional strategy of timidtiy has marked the Roosevelt campaign.
 The governor has taken the of- fensive at every turn. When whis- pers about the iameness resulting from infantiie apralysis began to circulate. Roosevelt asked medical authorities to appoint an examin- ing board which went over him and pronounced him fit physically to bear any burdens of public of flee. When the faction headed by Chairman John I. Raskob of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
Fire Shots At Thieves Who Later
 Abandon Machine
Farrels Automobile Stolen From in Front of Resid- ence, Found in Union City After Naugatuck Police Use Guns in Effort to Scare Trio of Youths

of Dr Farrell's residence at 232 East Main street. When report was made to the police descrip- tion of the machine was sent out over the departments teletype. Two Naugatuck patrolmen spotted the car some time later and sig nailed to the driver to come to a standstill. He stepped on the gas and sped away. Several shots were fired to scare him into stopping, but he took a chance and met a getaway. The car was later found in Union City. Members of both the Naugatuck and Waterbury po- lice departments took up the hunt, but the trio eluded them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15

fet of gravel on Walnut tree. Hunt ingtown and Tauton roads.
 Town of North Canaan: About 1855 feet of gravel surface on Sand road, Knights corner-Mass line, Toby hill and ,Fravezzi corner Clayton.
 Town of Norwich: About 1900 feet of loose gravel surface on Rogers road.
 Town of Sharon: About 24,540 feet of gravel on the Williams hill road, sharon mountain road and White Hollow road.
 Town of Willington: About 21,- S45 feet of loose gravel on 34 sec tions of road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15

be renominated is a forgone con- clusion but until he is formally named to head the ticket in the coming election. Mayor Hayes will not be in a position, ethically speak ing. to answer any charges.
 But as for MT Tracy's statements last night concerning the board of education's so-called "wrangling" it was declared by Chairman Crary this morning that Mayor Hayes, per sonally. showed his dissatisfaction with the demeanor of certain mem- bers of the school board by public ly attacking some of the procedure followed.
 Useless Expenditures
 Condemned
 ''Mayor Hayes made himself very clear on the school site ques- tion in Waterbury" Chairman Crary declared to-day. "He is op- posed to further school construc- ton if the population is taken care of with present facilities. If need is found for new schools. on the other hand, Mayor Hayes favors new construction. However, he has adopted a policy of economy in all departments of the city govern ment and his program of financial retrenchment for the cit has in- cluded the school board and the department under the school com missioners. Therefore, unless need Is actually shown for new building. Mayor Hayes will absolutely refuse
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15

An attempt of auto thieves to get away with a car owned by pr Charles A. Farrell of this city was frustrated early this morning by members of the Naugatuck Police Department. Incidentally three young men not only escaped arrest, but had several bullets fired at them in the pursuit which featured the recovery of the machine: A young man named Francis Moss of South Main street was picked up by the police on suspicion, but he managed to establish an alibi and was discharged.
 The car was stolen from in front
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
Boxer Has Fatal Punch and Two
 Fighters Killed

Guayaquil, Ecuador. Sept 15 - GU. PIX. o. Pacheco. Peruvian boxer, died to-day as a result of 8 blow sustained in bout with Kid Langford. Chilean lightweight. The blow was a right to the jaw and occurred in the second round. A concussion of the brain was caused.
 It was recalled that local boxer Tito Simon, was killed as result of a similar blow struck by Pach- eco.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
RECOVER DOCTORS CAR
Apple Tree in
 Full Bloom
fspeciaI to the Democratl )

Especial to the Democrat)
 Terryville, Sept 15-An apple tree located back of the home of Emil Rast on East Main street near the school is in full bloom and attracting much at- tention. Can Winsted beat this one?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
NEW SOVIET ROUTE

Moscow--Post and Gatty, on their record -brealking plane trip around the globe, paved the way for a new Soviet air mail route. The Soviet government is to open q new route over the same course covered by the two airmen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
TURTLES IN LAKE REGION

Where water is pie ntiful, you will find many kinds of water lov- ing turtles says Nature Magazine. The painted turtle, the map turtle and the snapping turtle are com mon inhabitants of the Great Lakes region. All of these are easily kept in captivity. though the snapper must be handled with care.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
Tom Edison Has Declined Much
 in Past Week

West Orange, N. J., Sept 15. (UP)-Thomas A. Edison's health declined during the last week, ac- cording to bulletin issued at the inventors home to-day by his phy- sicians, Dr Frederick Allen and Dr Hubert S. Howe.
 'The past "A hours has not pro- duced much change in MT Edison's condition" the morning bulletin read. Tn comparison with a week ago, he has declined"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15

Tn the library of Gottingen is Bible written on palm leaves. There are 5,473 pages, each made of single leaf.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-15
Tracy Attacks
 Were Refuted

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