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The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-08-05
ANDREWS LEADS. RIVALS AT BAT. AS END WEARS
Elks Slugger Maintains Terrific Pace to Dis
 tance Other Eaters

The terrific clouting of Andy Andrews, Elks' manager and first baseman, continued last week and he is leading the league sluggers with an average of .432, according to statistics released today by Ed Mize, official scorer. Boyd, E,ks' captain and backstop, still held second place with 1888.
 Junge, Elks' second baseman and pitcher, climbed from seventh to third place. Out of six batters remaining in the elite, 300 class, four are Elks. Manning, with BOP is the fourth member of that club to place. The other two are: Worth, American Legion, who climbed last week from sixth to fourth with an average of 1929, and c. MacSpadden, Moose catcher, 1929.
 Unless Andrews goes into a dizzy slump, he is practically certain to end the season with better than 400.
 Elks Lead As Team
 The Elks lead the league in team batting by wide margin. They have made more hits, more runs and have batted more times than any other club in the circuit.
 Their team average is PCT, 28 points ahead of the Moose, which in turn leads the Veterans by eight points.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-08-05
Sports Writer Blues

Sports Writer Blues
 Night baseball writes Stuart X. Stephenson in the Montgomery Advertiser, lis guilty of working a hardship on the sports departments and tying up the composing rooms of newspapers. It is .provid- ing a sport for many workmen who could not otherwise enjoy their favorite pastime but the new interest is waning. Also night baseball is working hard ship on the athlete The lights are not good for his eyes.
 Naturally moguls want night baseball. It has increased attend ance. They also want good, crisp stories of the games. They are not getting them. Sport writers get sleepy and they certainly cannot write jam-up stuff while rushing to beat a deadline Unless night base ball is limited to some extent the press must partially sever it's rela- tions with the sport"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-08-05
BULLFIGHTS LOSE GROUND
 FOR MEXICAN POPULARITY

TIA JUANA, Lower California, Aug. 5.-Bullfighting rapidly is passing into the limbo of forgot ten sports, according to Lamberto Alvarez-Gayou, director of ath- letics for his district.
 Boxing, he believes, has robbed the Mexican national pastime of it's color.
 Another reason given by Gayou for the decline of the sport is a dearth of first class toreadors.
 Crowds that once shouted Viva at the bull fighting arenas are thronging to the ringside.
 The one thing that can save bull fighting, Bayou says, is the rise of a Mexican toreador who can captivate the senoritas and win acclaim from critical cabal leros.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-08-05
Anti Champions

New Yorks boxing commission CTS have a novel policy, or, perhaps no policy at all when it comes to dealing with champions and cham pionships.
 The three Musketeers" of the metropolitan rings, for example, created the junior lightweight or 130-pound title, strictly for the benefit of a few of the local war riors, including Johnny Dundee,
 It escaped somehow to the cus- tody of Tod Morgan of Seattle, but when Tod lost his synthetic cham pionship on a knockout to Benny Bass at Madison Square Garden, the comsmision forthwith threw it out. Kid Chocolate, by knocking out Bass in Philadelphia, therefore is the junior lightweight cham pion everywhere but in New York.
 No middleweight or heavyweight champion is recognized in New York, either. Mickey Walker was not permitted to fight in New York until he served notice he no longer wanted the 160-pound hon. ors.
 The case of Max Schmeling is more complicated, for it was New York that first raised the banner for the German, following his vic- tory on a foul over Sharkey.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-08-05
GIANTS TAKE DOUBLE CAME
 FROM ROBINS
Winning Streak of New Workers Is Run to
 Five Victories

NEW YORK, Aug. 5. The Giants, fighting to strengthen their hold on second place in the Ma tional League, drubbed the Brook lyn Robins in both games of a double header yesterday by scores of 6-3 and 3-2. The victories ran the Giants winning streaks to five games.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-08-05
JACK DEMPSEY
 TO MAKE TOUR
Will Take on All Corners then Make Important
 Announcement

RENO, Nevada, Aug. 5.-Through his manager, it is announced that Jack Dempsey will make a six or seven months tour of the States, taking on all corners. The an- nouncement further says that at the end of that period most im- portant announcement will be made.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-08-05
TOWN SEDAN
CONVERTIBLE SEDAN

The most striking fine types offered at such low prices being presented by Ford dealers. These the six newest de luxe creations of the Ford Motor Company They designed and built to meet every need of the automobile buyer whose desire for motoring luxury and outstanding performance is tempered with sound economy.
 Get the facts about these fine cars. Compare their 1.-the, cleancut style with any you have created in your own imagination. Learn about the de luxe materials with which each is trimmed and uphol- stered and how carefully these tailored. Sit and ride in the wide, restful seats and you will realize that just restrictions have been put on mechan- ical performance, limits have been placed on comfort and beauty.
 There is much to interest the careful buyer-a choice of sparkling colors, variety of rich uphoL stery materials Rustess Steel safety class Houdale double-actng shock absorbers piece welded steel wheels slanting windshelds and many other features which make the Ford happy investment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-08-05
American League
Juneau City League

SPECIALIZED RADIO SERVICE
 pert Whitfield, Phone 373 aa
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-08-05
HOW TEAMS COMPARE
ENGLISH FIGHTER
 BEATS MNAMARA

NEW YORK, Aug. 5.-Jack Kid Berg. English lightweight, easily outpointed Jimmy McNamara of New York in a 10-round fea- tlre bout last night. Berg weighed 137 pounds and McNamara weighed 138 pounds.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-08-05
PRIMO CARNERA DEFEATS ANOTHER
 ITALIAN FIGHTER

NEWARK, N. J., Aug. 5.-Primo Camera stopped Roberto Roberts, also of Italy, in the third round of scheduled 10-round bout last night.
 Camera weighed 274 pounds and Roberts PA pounds.
 Roberts was floored four times before the referee stopped the fight.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-08-05

Old rapers at Tne Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-08-05
NOAHs LANDING BLOCKED

AGRI DAHG, Turkey-If Noah tried to land on Mt. Ararat today he would be arrested. Ararat has been declared military zone be- cause of Kurdish troubles there last year, and only Turkish soldiers have access to the historic noun tain,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-08-05
NOTICE

Effective today, the ALASKA GRILL has been taken possession of by committee of my creditors, who will conduct it under the management of Pete Lucy. All creditors should promptly file an itemized, verified statement of their account with R. H. Stevens at the First National Bank, Juneau.
 (Signed) STANLEY KONCIEL. First publication, Aug. 1, 1881. Last publication, Aug. 10, 1881.
 Marriages in Illinois decreased by 9.7 per cent during 1880, while di- vorces dropped 2.1 per cent.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-08-05

The somewhat sudden and be- lated discovery of the seriousness of Max Schmeling's eye injury serves the double purpose of keep ing the Germans heavyweight title safe for another year and of fur nishing Primo Camera packers with fresh ballyhoo material, for the coming push-over season.
 It now appears qulte obvious that Schmeling's manager had no in- tention of proceeding with the contract to fight Camera this September, just as there was no idea a year ago of permitting Max to meet Jack Sharkey in a return title match three months after the unsatisfactory climax to their first fight.
 Schmeling has proved himself a better fighter and more capable champion, as a result of his knock out victory over Young Stribling He may be able to beat Sharkey, too, in return fight but why be in any hurry to demonstrate this at some personal and financial risk?
 Camera, presumably, still will be the big mystery man in 1882, just as he remained in 1880 and 1881 at the expense of the credulous cash customers. Sharkey will re- main belligerent. Schmeling, on his return to the United States, will pick the best and most profitable e,,.t fo, 1,ie ,,oyf +;+Io dafanea
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01
MYSTERY FAN
 WANTS JOHNSON
 TO START SERIES
Maintains Cardinals Only Have Outside Chance of Beating Grove To-day and Shouldn't Waste Stars Against Him

Buffalo, N. r., Oct 1. (UP)- The mystery fan" of the St Louis Cardinals, who last year success fully picked all but one of the starting pitchers in the world series, to-day predicted to the United Press that Gabby Street has but one chance of beating the Athletics-and that was to start Sylvester Johnson against Grove.
 "Derringer hasn't a chance in the world to win," the man who consistently has sent telegrams to Street advising him what to do and predicting the outcome-almost al- ways ccessfully-but who would rather remain unidentified, said:
 Hes a fine pitcher, but he's young.
 The mystery fan, chose Johnson to pitch against Grove, because il was doubtful If Grove is beatable at all"
 Johnson" he said, "has just the outside chance of turning the series for the Cards. There Is no sense in Gabby starting his best bet against Grove as he did last year. The mystery fan said that fl Johnson were the first day picter he should be followed by Hallahan and then Grimes. If Johnson won he should be started again in the fourth game in Philadelphia; il not, Hallahan should pitch the fourth.
 He said that if it were cloudy ir St Louis, Mack undoubtedly would start Grove. but if it were bright and sunny, the As pilot would sur prise all and start Hoyt or Earn shaw, preferably Hoyt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01
OAKvILLE

The St Mary's football team is to hold another benefit dance at the community house tonight. Manager Mara is in hopes that the people of the village will attend this dance so as to realize a good sum to pay for the players uni- forms. Plans have been completed for big game on Sunday with the Southington Sons of Italy and Rocca Mara has secured an allot- ment of tickets for the game. The boys are anxious for their uniforms to make a good showing when they line up for the game. The dance held by the boys last week was well conducted and the one to be held tonight will be the same, a real good social evening.
 The list of players are as fol- lows: Bull Oden, Gabby Hartnett, Cider Burke, Jim Kielty, Peter Calabrese, Irish 1ahey, Bruce Gregory, Al Rinaldi, John Padella, Joe Massi, John Tedesco, Limos PerelN, John Burpns, Pop Mango, Louis Ziello, Herbie Hirsh, Lupe Rose, Joe Piazza, Bill Dante, Bill Braun, Harold Connolly, Chic Streaman and George Wheeler. Practice will be held Friday eve- ming at Clifford field.
 The schools of Watertown and Oakville are expected to open Mon day. The evening school pupils of Oakville will attend the South school. The sessions will be held four nights a week, from 2 to g o'clock. Miss Isabel McKerracher will have the seventh and eighth grades, and at the high school the students will be under the direc- tion of Miss Margaret Scolan.
 Members of the Watertown chapter, Order of Eastern Star, who have not reserved their tickets for the banquet Wednesday night. October 10th, at the Masonic tenn pie are requested to do so imme- diately. Members of the supper committee include: Chairman, Mrs Gladys Main, Mrs Sam Chase. Mrs Louise Chase, Mrs Ray Garnsey, Mrs Lewis Stevens Mrs stephen Goodwin, Mrs Dwight Goodwin; entertainment committee, Mrs Ida Grabow, Mrs Lee Gibson, Mrs Car rie Hill, Mrs Doris Bloss, Mrs J. P. Banks. Mrs May Johnson and Mrs John Hathaway. The banquet is in honor of the worthy grand matron, Mrs Caroline Lawrence, who will make an official visit to the local chapter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01
Steel Drops To New Low Level
 This Afternoon
Off 1 1l Points at 70 Agreement of R. R. Heads on
 Trunk Lines Affects Market

New York, Oct a1.--(UP) United States Steel common stock dropped to a new low since 1914 as the stock market session turned into the fourth hour to-days The issue sold at 70 1-8 off l 1-4 points from the previous close. In 1921, the low was 70 1-4, figure un- touched since 1914 when it sold as low as 38.
 The drop in steel undermined the market after @ series of valiant attempts had been made to start a rally. 1
 Even the railroad shares which had been in demand earlier in the day succumbed to the pressure on the general list. Selling in carrier shares followed announcement that executives of eastern railroads had, agreed on consolidation into four main trunk lines, 8 piece of news that had been anticipated by the trading element.
 Foreign developments were bet ter, with the pound sterling strong in all markets. Prices at Paris closed strong and the pound there was at the highest levels since the suspension of the gold standard by Great Britain. The London mar ket closed quiet with gilt edged issues higher.
 Some unsettlement occurred when the failure of the stock ex- change house of Curtis and Sanger, Boston and New York, banking and brokerage business was an- nounced. This house was largely interested in bonds.
 Steel continued to decline until it broke the 70 level. Around 130 p. m. It was selling at 69 5-S.
 The industrial section promptly dropped to new lows for the bear market. Among these lows were General Motors 22 3-4, off 1 1-8; American Can 75 1-8, off 5-S; Du Pont 5S 3-4, off 1; Allied Chemical 77 3-4 off 1-4, Wollworth 46 1-4, off IA; Auburn Auto 93 off 2 3-4; American Tobacco 80, off 2; National Steel 19 7-S, off 1-S.
 American Telephone made a new low since 1924 at 126 5-8 off 4 points from the previous close. Other Utilities to make new lows included Consolidated Gas 65 off 3-4; Peoples Gas 137 off 1; and Electric Power & Light 20 5-8 off 3-8.
 New York Central broke to 61, off 1-2 from the previous close; Atchison 107 3-S off 1-S; Union Pacific no 3-4 off 3 IA; Baltimore & Ohio 22 3-4 off 1-4 and Chesa. peake & Ohio 2S 1-2 off 1-2. Ear Her in the day these issues had been carried up to points.
 New York, Oct 1.-(UP)-Raii- road shares led the stock market into higher ground at the opening o-day. Gains ranging to nearly 1 points. Leading industrials were higher under the lead of U. s, Steel which crossed 72 on the first sale.
 A few issues including American Telephone and Telegraph made new bear market lows on the, first sales, but the majority forged ahead. Trading was active.
 Baltimore and Ohio rose point to 3e, being helped by declaration
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01
Hold Suspects in
 Murder Mystery
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 Daytona said he would release them within two hours unless something definite turns up." He was vague about information on which the arrests were made last night. The Ritchies went there with Mrs. Ritchie last Monday.
 The authorities at Norwalk re- fused to issue warrants for the ar- rest of either of the men, pending the obtaining of more concrete evil dence against them. Assistant District Attorney Fred J. Munder of Suffolk county. L. l., claimed that the Ritchies "were not wanted" Tn view of this attitude among authorities conducting the inquiry, the police at Daytona Beach after questioning the two men were disinclined to hold them further.
 Chief Luke at Daytona Beach said the veterinary admitted dur | ig questioning that he used nor phine, and. in response to queries as to whether he were a drinking man responded. sometimes" Ever use dope?" Luke asked him.
 "Yes. morphine" Dr. Ritchie re- piled.
 The Long Island authorities had information indicating the two ''pi- rates" who. Mrs. Lillian Ceilings, widow, said killed her husband and Kidnapped her, were users of drugs. Moreover, a dead body washed up at Asharoken Beach, l.. l., had been tentatively identified as that of William Smith of Norwalk, Conn. a companion of Ritchie.
 Smith, it was suggested, might have been the wounded man" of whom the pirates spoke when they boarded the Ceilings yacht, Peguin, just prior to trusting up and drowning Ceilings.
 The man held at White Plains Is William Hubner. a boatman from City Island. The authoritis intimat- ed they placed high significance in revelations he made during ques- tioning, gut were vague as to what these revelations were. He speaks with a strong German accent. !.
 Mrs. Ceilings said the elder of the two pirates" sometimes ised bad grammar but that he had no trace of a foreign accent. Hubner was held on a charge of falling to support his family, and had not been told he was suspected of con- nection with the Ceilings case. He admitted being in the vicinity of the murder the night of September 9, whe Ceilings was slain. but said he saw nothing unusual"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01
PIatt Discusses Diseases of Heart
Doctor Tells Lions How
 Organ Operates

The reasons for heart trouble and the way 1t affects individuals formed a talk at the Lions club meeting at the Elton today by pr Irving s. Platt.
 Cut off the blood supply from the brain for seven or eight n1in- utes and it is dead beyond con- trol. This same principle applies to a limb. If the blood supply IS cut off from a leg, it is compara- lively safe for about two hours after that 1t is dangerous and gangrene sets in.
 The heart is a muscular organ, he said. Impulses regulate the heart action. When one exercises, the heart is called upon to pump more blood and the action is fas- ter and when sleep comes, the heart is, called upon to go slower.
 There are very4-Tnany diseases of the heart and one of the most dangerous is that which attacks the arteries. If large artery re- fuses to function, death results, but in cases where. a small artery, is clogged, one may recover.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01
WATER RTOWN

The local fire company was called out to a very unusual fire yesterday afternoon about 3 o. clock. At the farm of O. N. Os- borne the tractor was being used to operate the silo filling blower when it, the tractor. burst into flames. The firemen showed such speed that the buildings were not damaged.
 The regular semi-monthly meet ing of the Lions club will be held tonight in the community house following supper at 6:15. The drive which the club is spon- soring for used clothing will begin next week. Their headquarters will be in A. w. Barton's store on Main street all those having clothes to use for this good cause are re- quested to leave them there where they will be taken care of. Clothes which can not be delivered will be called for if the number 50 is called. Any aid along this line will be greatly appreciated by the members.
 The Watertown day school which operated so successfully last year will reopen Monday under the direction of Miss Katherine Keel or. The school will enroll chill dren from the ages of to 12 years. The teachers engaged are, Mrs Cowin Edwards, Miss Anne Manson, Miss Jean Phinney, Miss Florence Porter. Miss Virginia Stratton and Mrs Harvey Mans field.
 The officers of the School, Inc, are: President, Mrs Rodney Chase; vice president, Mrs Merritt Hem- inway; treasurer. Mrs Edward Pierpont; secretary, Mrs Gerald Lowe.
 Following the town elections which will be held Monday in the there will be a meeting of voters to decide on the expending of funds for the coming year. The budget has been arranged and will be presented for voting upon. Sew eral other lesser important items are listed in the warning. The first dance and card party will be given under the auspices of the Watertown Golf club at their club house Friday evening (. The question of whether or not they will be continued, depends on the success of this first trial party.
 The party is in charge of Arthur Evans and Robert Harvey. MT and Mrs Clifford Wadhams and family are planning on moving to Woodbury for the winter. Their present home on Wheeler street will be rented.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01
Arrest Youths for Taking 2OO-Pound
 Safe From House

Swampscott, Mass, Oct 1-(UP) -Swampscott police awakened George J. Philpot, 2s. at his East Saugus home to-day and charged him with stealing 200-pound safe from the home of his uncle August Anderson, while Anderson and his wife were at church last night.
 William E. Kennedy, 26. of Lynn Philpot's alleged accomplice, was arrested almost simultaneously at his home. as
 The youths broke into the An derson home and carried the safe out the front door to an automo- bile. according to authorities.
 Unopened, the safe was found in the rear of a summer camp in Middleton. It contained three Lib- erty bonds. $50 cash and papers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01
BOrah Is Causing :.
 Much Anxiety
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This winter he is prepared to throw this personality into the momentous issues confronting the government, often in opposition to President Hoover. He is preparing to go even further than President Hoover in pressing disarmament. He will support MT. Hoover's mor- atorium proposal when, the Ques- ton of ratification comes up in the senate.
 on the tax issue Borah intends to press for throwing a heavier share of the burden on the large incomes and inheritances. He in- tends to seek radical alteration in the government farm policy, rec newing his demand for trial of the debenture plan of relief to which MT. Hoover is strongly opposed.
 Borah fraternizes with ali par ties and blocs on occasion. Owing to the even division of the parties in the senate, his idependence. and his sharp intuition give him the chance of his lifetime to be the dominating individual in the cham ber. It is there rather than In pres~ idential politics that Borah expects Co make his n1arl< for history.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01
Dartmouth Student Critically Injured
 in Auto Accident

Hanover. N. H., October - (UP) - William J. Walsh of Brooklyn, N. Y, one of four Dart mouth students injured in an auto mobile accident last night, was re- ported in a serious condition at Mary Hitchcock hospital today.
 His left leg was so severely in- jured that 1t was amputated at the hospital. He underwent blood transfusion operation. He also suffered a broken right ankle. His name was on the danger list.
 Walsh's companions, George M. Blaesi, also of Brooklyn: Samuel c. Lovejoy. New Haven, Conn, and Charles D. Steffny, Daton, Ohio, escaped with minor injuries when the automobile in which they were riding was crowded off the Leba- non road and hit pole.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01
Couple Charged
 With Attempt To
 Burn Dwelling
Full Panel in Latvanis Trial Expected This Afternoon State Claims Evidence to Show Man and Wife
 Sprinkled Gasoline About Place to Hasten Flames

, Judge Newell Jennings called the case this morning. The polling commenced soon after the jury in the Wolcott officials case retired for deliberation. Assistant States Attorney William B. Fitzgerald is representing the states side.
 One of the jurymen excused by the state during the polling added a humorous touch to the proceed ings. The Juryman called was Sid- ney Singleton. Attorney Henry Weisman after questioning MT. Singleton for few moments asked him: You sold me my car did you not ?" MrA. Singleton answered in the affirmative. Attorney Fitzgerald then said, Excused by the state."
 The jurymen chosen so far are Thomas J. Jones of Seymour, Will lis N. Barber of Meriden, Thomas Plumb of Prospect, Edward c. An drews of Cheshire, Robert Peter son of Derby, Walter Aston of Southbury, Christopher H. Wagner of Southbury and Wallace s. Sax ton of Bethany. ,4