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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
BLOW REVIVES PUP INSTEAD
 OF KILLING ANIMAL

St Louis.--Babe, q tWo-year-old fox terrier, became 50 III during q recent heat wave here. that MT and Mrs otto Walkenhorst decided death would be merciful. So they called the police.
 "The officers said Babe could live only a few hours. anyway. and 1t would be better to kill tho dog" Mrs Walkenhorst said.
 The patrolman took Babe out side. One policeman hit her q tremendous blow on the head. The body was covered with carpet, but the children wanted one las. look at the pup.
 Babe opened her eyes. and Mrs Walkenhorst screamed.
 "Shc loked up 50 pitifulIy, that we brought her inside and mas- saged her. In the morning she was up to meet the milkman ae usual We believe the blow on the head. instead of killing Babe. real. iy made her well again. because she romps about now as she never did before" Walkenhorst said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
TWO KILLED IN
 RAILROAD CRASH

Yuma. Ariz, Aug 5. (UP)-Two persons were killed and 12 in- pured, four of them seriously. to- day when raln-softened earth gave way under the right-of-way of the Southern Pacific railroad. hurling the locomotive and three cars of the Argonaut. fast trans-continen- tai train, over q 30 foot embank- ment 20 miles east of her.
 The dead: D. B. Stewart, en- gineer. and J. w. Moser. fireman, crushed under the engine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
FUNERALS

Funeral servi, ,s for Mrs Helen Elizabeth Baldwin, Woodward. widow of David Woodward, will be held this afternoon at o'clock at the home on DeForest street in Watertown. Rev N. R. Moore. rec- tor of St Luke's church, Atlanta. will officiate. Burial will take place in Evergreen cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs Emma R.. Garceau of 141 Beecher avenue took place at 8:30 o'clock this morning to St Ann's church where q mass of requiem was celebrated at . o'clock by. Rev E! A. Lamon- tagne assisted by Rev James Tyler, deacon and Rev Ernest Boileau, sub-deacon. A delegation repre- senting St Jeanne de Baptiste so- ciety included: Mrs Frechette, Mrs Grenier, Mrs Laverere. Mrs Ber- natchez, Mrs Loiselie, and Mrs Berrier. The pallberaers were: c. IT. Hebert, r. l.. Massicotte. M. J. Lariviere, A. J. Benoit. L. G. Thibo- deau and A l.. Lariviere.
 The funeral of Ernest J. Blair. son of Mir and Mrs George Blalr of Bristol. fromerly of this city. took place Monday morning at s o'clock at St Ann's church. Bris- tol, where a solemn mass of re- quiem was celebrated by Father Perrault. Burial was in Calvary cemetery in this city. He was born in this city and educated in the local schools. For the past nine years he has resided in Bristol where he was employed at the E. Ingraham Clock company for sev- eral years. He is survived by his parents. q twin brother. George Blair and four sisters. Misses Frances. Ada. Helen and Mar Ruerite Blair. an
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
Schooner Forced to Give Up Its
 Trip to Iceland

Battle Harbor. Labrador. August 5 - tUP) - The schooner Jaha:a, which q month ago left here for Iceland with David Binney Put nam. son of George Palmer Put nam. publisher and explorer, among those on board. has been forced 10 return 10 Battle Harbor because of easterly gales. Putnam reported on the arrival of the schooner yesterday that they had reached the coast of Greenland where they were caught in the ice for ten days. When they worked free q series of eastcrly gales took them within 20 0milcs of the Lab- rador coast
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
JUNE FIGURES
 ON EXPORTS AND IMPORTS GO DOWN
They Show Continuous Decrease Between U. s. and Foreign Countries, Except Russia

Washington, Aug. 5.--UP).- Export and import figures for June made public by the commerce de- partment to-day showed a con- tinued decrease in' trade between the United States and foreign coun- tries almost without exception.
 The outstanding exception is Soviet Russia, which purchased $12,618.056 worth of goods from the United States. compared with $8,S05.642 in June, 1930, and $5,- 361,871 in May, 1931. China showed an increase in It's pur- chases from this country having bought $7.534,583 against $1.S34.- 965 in June, 1890, and $7,40O,924 in the previous month.
 The most pronounced falling off In exports was shown in the figures for South America, which bought but $12,868,84O of United States merchandise against $27,182.078 in June 1330, and $5O,28S,877 on May, 1881.
 June's figures showed exports to Europe of $S8,149.05S against $122.821.016 in June. 1890, and $89,575,934 in May. Corresponding figures for North America were $51,246,73s against $59.58O.919 the previous month and $92.077,134 in June 1930. Asia showed $27.172,- 3s1 against $29.571.327 in May and $34,461 .941 n year ago.
 The principal import figures show that Europe sold this county $47,- 4SO.494 worth of goods in June, against $5l .840,520 In May and $72.23S,538 in June, 1880. Pur- chases by this country from North America were $44.455.582. com pared with $45.177.232 in May, and $66.354.213 in June. 1880.
 Comparative figures for South America show $26,0G8.0 .009 against s2S.S94,448 in May, and $35,552,- 991 in June. 1880. Asia sold this country $51.567,8S7 worth of mer- chandise against $48,477,338 in May, and $60.054,089 in June, 1880.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
WOMAN DIES AT
 AGE OF 1O3

Marlboro. Mass. Aug 5. (UP)- Mrs Appoline Jusseaume Lacou- ture died at the home of her son Alfred here early to-day in her 103d year.
 A native of Contrecoeur. Quebec. Mrs Lacouture came to Marlboro 90 years ago. Her husband was the late Godfrey Lacouture.
 Besides her son Alfred she leaves two daughters. IS grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
MEXICAN COMMERCIAL
 AIRPIANES SET RECORD

Wasiington.--M Mexican airplancs engaged in commercial transporta- ton flew more miles during 1930 than had ever been registered be- fore, the commerce department has been informed by Assistant Trade Com missioner Edward D. Mo. LaughIin at Mexico City.
 The planes flew 2.486.810 miles last year as compared with l,s96,- 507 miles in 1929 and 727.501 miles In 1928.
 That Mexican people are becom- ing more "air- minded" is revealed in figures which show that 20.290 passengers were carried during 1880, an increase of 193 per cent over 1929 when 10.069 persons travelled by air.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
Given Diamond Encrusted Emblem
 Of Organization
Instituted Up-valley Society 26 Years Ago and Has Aided Materially in Further Cause Since That Time-State Order Also Pays Tribute

As a token of appreciation for organizing the Torrington Aerie of Eagles 26 years ago. and for aid which he gave them in guiding the growth of the aerie to it's present roster of 1000 members, this club presented Superintendent of Brook side Matthew J. Smith with dia- mond encrusted emblem of the or der in the shape of a watch charm, and knife and chain to go with 1t.
 Supt Smith was recently. at the state convention of the Eagles, presented with a beautiful watch for his work. He is a past state president.
 He is one of the best known men in fraternal circles in the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
YESSUH. WILL HAS
 DONE SOME PEDALING
(BY NEA Scrvicc)


 Evansville. Ind.-Will Vickery Is 72 years old. and in the past 5I years of his life has pcdaled his trusty bicycle more than 100000 miles, a durability record to be enVied by the best automobile.
 But Will hasn't used one bicycle all that time. In 51 years he has worn out II machines, and has burned up" more than 100 sets of tires. He rides from his home to his grocery store every day, a distance of four miles. Sometimes he boosts up the distance to six miles by pedaling home for lunch.
 Despite his age Will can "step on her" when he has to. When 1t looks like rain he jumps hls speed up to 15 miles an hour. Tn nice weather, however, he rolls along at the easy speed of six miles an hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
WIFE ENDED THE
 QUARREL WITH
 AN ACCUSATION
Evicted From Their Hotel
 They Kept Up Fight in
 Police Station - Hus-
 band Accused of Killing

Chicago. Aug. 5.-(UP) When MT. and Mrs. Harry Beale were evicted from their hotel apartment. each blamed the other.
 Standing. in front of the hotel with no home to go to, they quar- relied so loudly police arrested both on charges of disorderly conduct.
 At the Berwyn police station. the quarrel was continued until Mrs. Beale, very angry. called an officer to her cell and told him that almost 10 years ago. on September 5. 1921. her husband had killed an elderly man with his automobile and fled after the accident.
 An Investigation of the charge was started
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
Neale Speaks on
 Sunshine Clubs'' y
Kiwanians Hear Bridge
 port Welfare Worker

Henry B. Neale of Bridgeport, spoke to the members of the Ki- wanis club at the weekly meeting of this organization at the FL ton to-day. on the subject, "The Sunshine Clubs of Connecticut" These are for the purpose of aid- ing tubercular children.
 These clubs are usually organ ized in factories and their work supplements the work of other or- ganizations who have the medical care of these children in hand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05

Appointment of several men to the supernumerary force of the local police department is expect ed to be made at the regular meet ing of the board of police commits sioners at its meeting in the City Hall this afternoon.
 Attorney Harry Minor. chairman of the board announced that sev- eral candidates are expected to be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
LATE REALTY NEWS
MortgaRe Deeds,

MOrtGaRC Dcc0S.
 Ethel c. Hennick to the Avalon Realty company, real estate on the north side of Avalon Circle. $2.- 400.
 Warranty Deeds.
 Ethel G. Hennick to the Avalon Realty company, real estate on the east side of Eldridge street.
 Belle A. Theroux to Jacques David Grenier, real estate on the east side of Fairlawn avenue. The Avalon Realty Company to Ethel G. Hennick, real estate on the north side of Avalon Circle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
Irving Held for
 Superior Court

Judge Stanley Dunn of the city court of New Haven, presiding over q session of the local court yes- terday morning and afternoon, or dered Marshall Irving. charged with bound over to the next term of the superior court. He was arrested on charge brought by the Holland Furnace company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
EX-MEMBER OF
 CONGRESS DEAD

Leavenworth, Kan, Aug 5. (UP) Funeral services will be held to- morrow for Dan R. Anthony II. 61. member of congress for 22 years. He died at his home late yesterday. Anthony succeeded in congress from the first Kansas district in 1907. He served in the house until 1928, when he retired because of All health.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
City Swimming
 Pools Posted
List of Donts for Fathers to Aid in Preventing the
 Spread of Sickness

Don't go into the water If you are too warm. Allow your body to cool before you go in.
 Keep in the sun as much as pos- sible.
 The supervisors will be asked to explain these to the Riddles 50 that they will comply with the pro- visions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05

Judge John r. McGrath this morning granted them a contiu- ance until tomorrow to allow counsel to prepare the case. They are Leo Melanson. IT, of 637 Wa tertown avenue and Earl Wylie, 17, of 602 Watertown avenue. Another younger lad. under sixteen, who was present and the driver of the car which took the young men to the garage when the breaking and was committed, will also be arraigned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
CARD OF THANKS

TO our very Kind neIghbOrB, friends. relatives and employe: of members of the Electricai Dept ot scoviii's Mfg Go. officers and nem- bers of 1O2nd Inf, we wish to ex- tend our thanks for numerous acts of Kindness and sympathy extend- d to us during the sickness and death of our dearly beloved mother and sister.
 Signed,
 THE FAMILY OF MARGARET
 BARRY LANE.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
INJURED IN CRASH

Naples, Italy, August - CUP = Giuseppe Gerardi. non-com- missioned officer in the Customs Corps, and Ernesto Bugli and Sal- vatore Bigliette were seriously in- jured today in a collision between two trolley cars on the Chiaia sec tion. Many others were severely shaken.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
To Name
 Several Supers
Police Commissioners at Meeting This Afternoon Act
 on Additions to Force

appointed including Steve Winston, Jerry Kenny, Joseph Delaney, T.. Grady and P. Romano. Chairman Minor stated that the appointments do not mean that the officers will be given work immediately.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Washington, Aug b.--tUP)-The weather forecast for tonight and Thursday:
 Maine, New Hampshire, Massachu- setts, Rhode Island, Connecticut. Vermont: Fair tonight and Thurs day; not much change in tempera- ture,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
A GOOD SUPPORT

Yes" said the lazy young man, "my father has two wives to sup port"
 Good gracious! Your father isn't a bigamist. I hope"
 "Oh. no. nothing like that. You see. I'm married now" ."--Answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
KILI.ED BY LIGHTNING

Alessnndria. Augus' i - UFo = Giovanni Gera, 37, and Cnterina Sutti, 2s. were killed hy ,'ightping uurlng q violent storm today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
CARD OF THANKS

CARD or THANKS
 We wish to thank our many friends, yielghbors and relatives for their Kindness and sympathy shown to us during our recent bereave- ment in the death of our beloved father, Henry S. Cunningham.
 THE CUNNINGHAM FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05

"What are you crying for. my lad?"
 Fathers sales man for new soap and every time a customer comes I get washed to show 1t off f"-PasSing Show.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
rEMpEnATIREs

Washington. Aug 5--UP)-High- est temperatures yesterday and low est last night In 20 cities as given by the II. $. weather bureau were ina folIowH.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
Governor Cancels
 Trip Because of
 Hungry Families

Harrisburg. Pa. August 5--(UP) - The necessity of "finding food" for starving families of Western Pennsylvania bituminous coal min- CTS today forced Governor Clifford Pinchot of Pennsylvania to cancel a proposed Pacific coast visit.
 In a telegram dispatched today the governor of Pennsylvania said to the governor of Oregon, Julius L. Maier. T must stay here and do what I can."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-12
POLICE TRY TO IDENTIFY
DEAD ACCIDENT VICTIM

Police today were attempting to es-
tablish the identity of a middle-aged
man who died at Gallinger Hospital
Friday of injuries believed to have been
received when he was struck by an au-
tomoblIe.
The man, apparently about SIS or so
years DID, was found lying in the street
at Delaware avenue and C street south
west on January 4.
Following his death, the mans body
was removed to the morgue, where DR..
A. Magruder Macdonald, deputy COR
oner, performed an autopsy yesterday.
The autopsy revealed a fractured skull
and bruises about the body.
A star, the initials M S." and a
portion of leg are tattooed on the
mans right arm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-12
BLACK TOM PETITION
FOR REHEARING FILED
Case of Railroad" Fire During
War Is Put Up to Claims
Commission.
BY the Associated Press

By the Associated Press
A petition for rehearing of the famous
Black Tom case was filed with the
German-American Claims Commission
today by Robert w. Bonynge, American
agent.
The case, involving a claim for $20,-
OOO,OOO for fire during the war in the
terminal of the Lehigh Valley Railroad
in New York Harbor, was decided
recently in favor of Germany by the
commission
The commission found there was not
sufficient evidence presented to show
the ire had been caused by German
agents or spies.
Today's petition did not embrace the
case of a fire at the Kingsland plants
of another company, involving a similar
amount, and which was simultaneously
decided in favor of Germany by the
commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-12
CriticizeS Extension Rulings
Which Have Retired
Printing Employees.
DECLARES "HIGH-BROW"
POLICY INCONSISTENT
Cites Retention of State Depart
ment Messenger, While Skilled
WoOd-carver Is Forced Out.

Raising the issue of retention In
Government employ of Eddie Savoy,
veteran colored messenger at the State
Department, though he is not men,
toned by name-while skilled work.
ers of the Government Printing once
are forced to step out, George H. Car
ter, public printer, in his annual report
mace public today, takes a sharp dig
at the Civil Service Commission for the
manner in which it is administering
that section of the new retirement law
covering extensions of service for work.
ers beyond statutory retirement age.
Hits at Interpretation.
Setting forth that in conformity with
his own recommendation Congress
amended the retirement law Ito au-
thorlze further extentions to certain
employees whose services for more than
four years beyond regular retirement
age would be advantageous to the Gov
eminent on account of long experience
and special knowledge" Carter adds
that unfortunately, however, the Civil
Service Commission has interpreted the
law so that it is really of little benefit
to the Government Printing Office''
Two instances in which he was I'M
successful in having extensions granted
to employees are cited by Carter in TAX
ing exception to the commissions rul-
ings
1.-THE president of the Civil Service
Commission" he SAYS has been pub
licly quoted as citing a scientist or
technical employe engaged upon i'm
portant research or organization work
as an example for the application of
the special continuance provision of the
new retirement act"
Refers to "HighbrOw Positions"
"The Civil Service Commission has
not been consistent, however, in its
intention to apply the continuance pro-
vision only to highbrow positions. At
the request of the Secretary of State,
soon after the law became effective,
the commission waived its ruling in ia.
vor OF messenger in the State De-
partment. In explanation of this ex-
ceptlon, the secretary of the commits
sion stated that the action was taken
after the Secretary of State had per-
sonally appeared before the commis-
sion and presented reasons showing that
his office would be seriously embar-
raised by the loss of the messengers
services during the diplomatic year on
account of his personal acquaintance
with diplomatic representatives of for
e1gn governments which is not shared
TO the same degree by other employees
OF the State Department.
1T is evident, therefore, that the
Civil Service Commission considers the
expert knowledge and special qualifi.
cations of a State Department mes
senger as more advantageous to the
public service than the expert knowl-
edge and special qualifications of one
OF the most skillful wood carvers and
cablnetmakers in the country whose
service in the Government Printing
Once. was ended By the arbitrary ruiz
ing of the commission" g.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-12
RECTOR IN ISLANDER
SUIT CUTS THROAT
Young Minister Involved in
Matrons'' Row Dies in
SquaIid Room.

Penniless and apparently broken in
spirit by disclosures in the recent 80
ciety SANDER suit" in which he was a
central figure, Rev. William T. Reynolds
former pastor of the Grace Episcopal
Church in Georgetown, stood before a
mirror in a squalid New York rooming
house yesterday and cut his throat
with safety racer blade
Half an hour later he was found
in the bath room of the house by Wal
ter Owen, a fellow roomer. He had
bled to death.
Withdrew SANDER Suit.
The brilliant young rector came to
the end of his career some time ago
when, at the conclusion of a sermon
by him, Mrs Marguerite du Pont Lee,
wealthy and socially prominent mem
Der of his congregation, left her seat
and, pointing to Mrs. Maud B. Ford,
1898 Sixteenth street, said: THAT
woman got the rector drunk"
Shortly thereafter he filed a SANDER
suit for 100000 against Mrs. Lee. but
later withdrew it. Mrs. Ford filed a
similar suit and recently was awarded
$4,000 damages in District Supreme
Court. The case went up on appeal.
Mrs. Lee, who lives at the PoWhatan
Hotel, said she was mot surprised"
When informed OF the minister's suicide.
Mrs. Ford made no comment.
Rev. Mr.. Reynolds went to New York
week ago from Philadelphia. He
visited an organiSt on West Seventy
fourth street and obtained a room there,
although he was without funds.
Thomas j. Williamson, the landlord,
told police the minister was given the
room with the understanding that he
was to pay for 1t later. Williamson also
Informed authorities that Rev. Mr.. Rey-
noidS was very deSpondent, but APP
peared more cheerful after receiving a
visit from his two sisters, Mrs. Lewis A.
Seitz and Mrs. Charles H Lang of Bal
timore. They agreed to send him
money and clothing and to arrange for
his return to Baltimore.
Received Offers Of Aid.
The 35-year-old minister went to
Grace Church in 1927, but resigned
when his modern theology failed to
meet with the approval of the congre-
cation. In 1928 he undertook a healing
mission at st. Paul's Episcopal Church
He enjoyed much success in this I'M
dertaking, but while this endeavor was
at its peak Mrs. Lees charge brought
it to an abrupt end.
Love letters were admitted as evidence
in the SANDER suit brought by Mrs.
Ford against Mrs. Lee.
Last week, according to Williamson,
the minister received several offers of
financial aid One OF these, an offer
from Rev. Father Hartman of the
Church of st. James the Blessed, Phila-
delphia, arrived shortly before Rev. Mr..
Reynolds took his life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-12
NEW EASTERN SHORE
FERRY SOON READY
Maryland Area Expects to Profit
by Increased Tourist Traffic
From Norfolk.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
SALISBURY, Md, January 1.-THE
Maryland Eastern Shore expects to
benefit materially from an increase in
tourist traffic following the opening
January 16 of new ferry between Cape
Charles and Norfolk, Va, increasing
the facilities for north and south traffic
Work of fitting the Pioneer, first of
the ferry boats to be put in operation,
is nearly complete, according to c. w.
Harrison, president of the new ferry
line, and preparation of terminal at
Norfolk has been rushed.
Motorists using the Delaware Mary
land-Virginia coastal route will save
100 miles between points in the East
and Norfolk, it is claimed.
The Norfolk headquarters of the At
lantic Coastal Highway Association an
nounced recently that with the opening
of the new ferry line the main line of
the coastal highway would be shifted
to include the Del-Mar-Va peninsular,
United States 10 from Philadelphia to
Cape Charles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-12
SLAYER OF POLICEMAN
WILL DIE FEBRUARY 20
Electrocution Is Postponed From
January 20 to Await Mandate
of Appeals Court.

The electrocution of Alfred S. Aid
ridge, colored, for the murder of Police
man Harry j. Mcdonald July 6. 1929,
was postponed today by District SUI
preme Court Justice Peyton Gordon to
await the mandate of the District Court
of Appeals, which recently affirmed the
conviction and death sentence Alter
ney James F.. Reilly for the prisoner
said he will seek a writ of certiorari
from the United States Supreme Court.
Aldridge was to have been electroeuted
Friday, January %. and the court set
the new date at February 20.
The policeman WIS killed at Seven
tenth and O streets when he was con-
yeying Aldri0ge and his brother to a
patrol box after arresting the two men
on a charge Of robbery, when AIdridge
shot the of1cer and ran. Mcdonald
killed the brother.