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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12
PUTNAM PEOPLE
 PROTEST USE OF
 TEAR GAS BOMBS
Fumes of the Gas Used to Stop $50 Strikers Are Penetrating Putnam Homes

Putnam, Conn, Aug 12--(U. Po
 -Protests against indiscriminate use of tear gas in the maintaining Inf order among this city's $50 striking mill hands were uttered to- dav by residents of the section near the M. salzberg Sons and Company plant where most of the disturbances have occurred. State Police set of tear gas bomb to disperse crowd near the factory last night and fumes drifted to- ward the home of Egidie Lacroix. across the street. Lacroix dashed out of his house and doused the bomb with a pail of water. State policeman Henry Mayo grappled with Lacroix. using his night stick. Other policemen joined the fray and the crowd hurled sticks and
 Lacroix. arrested. protested vio- -lentIy. claiming he had extinguish- ed the tear gas bomb in order to prevent two horses in his barn from choking. He declared his home had been filled with gas the rieht before. The disturbances were caused by efforts of the plant to reopen for business Mon- day. The company has announced 40 workers have returned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12
THE TORCH M U R DERS
 UNS0LvED
Two Brothers Chilled for Hours on the Horrible Deaths of Two Young Girls and Two Youths in Auto

Ann Arbor, Mich, Aug 12-(U P> -Twenty-four hours of severe examination had failed today to shake the insistent denials of Paul Keene, 49, and his brother Law renee, 38, that they murdered two youthful couples yesterday on a lonell road near the village of Willis, and then sought to cover their crime by burning the bodies.
 The two men were being given a few hours of rest before under going resumption of the grilling. and after a night of terror in which crowd of 2,000. milling around the jail, had indicated 1t was in a lynching mood.
 Quick action by state troopers
 (Continued on Page 12.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12
GAMBLER WAS
 KIDNAPPED BUT
 IS BACK SAFELY

Gary, Ind. Aug 12-(U. Po- William c. Flanagan, middle-aged gambler kidnapped last Friday as he took his dog for a walk. was freed unharmed early to-day on the outskirts of Gary.
 Flanagan, who was reported by police to have ended cut-throat competition among the steel citys gamblers by organizing syndicate was unshaven and tired when re- leased but said he was feeling O.. k."
 He swore that no ransom was paid for his release but his attor- ney, J. Glenn Harris, who had been negotiating with the kidnap- pers, said:
 we haven't paid 'out a dime vol
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12
TWO YOUTHS AND THEIR PET DOG
 KILLED SHARK
Was Lying Close to Shore When They Attacked It Dog Has Gone to- Hospital

Boston. Aug 12.-UP)-Two youths aided by mongrel dog captured and killed an eight-foot shark in Fort Point channel here last night.
 John F. Burns, 20, and Louis Quersher. 20. were playing with their husky pet. Tex" alongside the channel when they espied the shark in comparatively shallow water close to the bank.
 They hurled stones and blanks. partly stunning the giant fish. Then "Tex" hoped into hte chan mel and gave battle. A few min utes later the shark was dragged ashore and killed. "Tex" was taken to Memorial hospital. suf- fering from bites on the head and one paw.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12
SELL WHEAT TO
 THE STARVING
 CHINESE PEOPLE
Farm Board Is Asked to Get Rid of 30,OOO,OOO Bushels to Feed l0,- O00,00O Starving

New York, Aug 12-(U. PD - Directors of the China famine re- lief to-day had joined the ranks of Americans urging that surplus food be used to feed the starving. They made public telegram ask ing the federal farm board to sell the Chinese government 30,O00,000 bushels of the boards surplus wheat stock to feed an estimated l0.000.000 Chinese who face star vation as result of floods. The sale was urged lon reasonable terms. "
 Ut will help solve an America n problem that Is giving tn. whole country a headache" Dr David Brown. chairman of the relief board, said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12
Tax Collector Of Seymour
 Will Auction Off Farms, :
 Homes, Stores And Shops

Seymour. Conn, Aug 12.-(UP) Acting on advice from the state tax comr. !ssioners office, Tax Col lector George H. Russ announced to-day he would auction off 2S5 farms, ho.nes, stores and factories if 1000 in unpaid taxes is not paid up within 90 days.
 Many O. the delinquent accounts run back 'n 1918. Russ said. Some of them have gotten away with 1t so long they have grown careless and independent" said the tax col lector. AH of the 285 have had two or m ore liens filed against their property.
 Russ is preparing for the gigan- tic auction by checking up on titles
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12

and mortgages on the property which the town will sell under the hammer if the taxes are not paid in full. u is believed virtually im- possible tor many of. the delin- quents u settle accounts which have been allowed to lapse for years, particularly in view of the business depression this year.
 In the event of an auction, 1t is believed v1ost of the purchasers would have to come from out of town, sincA the 2S5 places to be sold represent such large per centage oi the towns property that the unaffected residents probabl would be unable to purchase. even should the.% be so inclined.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12
CONSTABLE HELD UP LOADED BUS
 FOR BAD DEBT

Greenwich. Conn. Aug 12 - (U. PA large BostonNew York bus sped down the Boston Post road carrying 33 passengers to- ward Manhattan. Suddenly Con- stable Donald Wright stepped out from the roadside and raised his hand. The bus halted.
 Constable Wright attached the bus in two civil suits asking $1,O00 damages allegedly inflicted by the bus upon bakery truck July 4.
 You'll have to get the passen- gers to New York as best you can" the constable advised the driver. "The bus stays here"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12
Strikers at the Boulder Dam Have
 Agreed to Leave

Las Vegas, Nevada, August 12--I (UP) = Striking workmen at the Boulder Canyon Dam promised to leave the government reservation today and to pitch camp in the desert, eight miles from here.
 Representatives of the strikers agreed to leave after conference with United States Marshal Jake Fulmer, United States Attorney George A. Montrose. and Reclama- Director Walker Young.
 About 2e9 strikers previously had defied efforts of the contractors to force them to leave the govern nent town of Boulder City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12
Late Bulletins
PAID $40 FOR TURKEY DINNER

Islip, L. l., Aug 12-( -(UP)-Four Bay Shore youths, George Dennis, Frank Lorden, NICK Meade and Aubrey LeFrance wanted cheap turkey dinner so they took it, then enjoyed it. gravy and all. To-day they paid $40 for that dinner in Justice Cubes court; the turkey was stolen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12
CAN HE MAKE THEM ALL MUTE?

White Plains, N. r.. Aug 12-(UP)-If Dr Frank o. Wright veterinarian, operate on his dogs to make them markess his roosters and cats to render them mute everything will be all right with his neigh bor Jacob Theiss, and the tenants in Thess apart ment building But if the operations fail, Theiss asks that Wrights animal farm be declared public null sance in suit on file here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12
DOG QUICKLY ENDED TRIAL

Chicago, Aug 12-(UP)-The love of Sptz dog Chucke, for his two-year-od master whom he had not seen for month led to sudden ending of law suit in Judge Edeman's court Miss Violet Paul. 30, said she got Chucke month ago. Mrs Mama Asmus, 23 claimed he was hers. When they arrived in court Chucke suddenly espied Mrs Asnus two year old son. Wallace jerked away from Miss Paul and raced across the room to the boy Edeman awarded the dog to Mrs AsmuS,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12
LIQUOR TRADED FOR HAY

Phoenix, Ariz Aug 12-(UP)-Charges that boot leggers had been smuggling liquor into the Arizona state prison and trading it to convicts for hay grown on the prison farm made by Special Investigator Walter Norris in report to Judge Joseph S. Jenckes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12
VISITS HOME SAITH TIME

Clayton, N. Y., Aug g12-(UP)-Colonel J. R. Board man, of Brooklyn, recently made his 84th annual visit to his boyhood home near here Since Colonel Board man was II he never has failed to return each year to the scene of his boyhood days
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12
FRIDAY SETS NEW RECORD

Klamath Falls, Ore, Aug 12-(UP)-Friday, holsein COW owned by c. w. Lewis, has set new state record for butter fat production She produced 1239 pounds of butter fat from 2452 pounds of milk in one month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12
RAZOR WORKS TWO CENTURIES

Ionia, Aug 12-(UP)-A bought 200 years ago is still being used by Oliver Board 72 The blade is of Damascus steel, anchored to bone handle Bol- lard says the has been in constant use for two centuries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12
CATCHES BASS AFTER FIVE TRIES

Naples Me- Aug 12--( -(UP)-John Marshall hooked the same bass five times broke the line the last time and caught the fish again week later retrieving the lost hook
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12
CORN HUSKS FORECAST COLD

Zanesville, o., Aug 12-(UP)-A cold winter is approaching sages of this section predict Heavy husks on growing corn indicative of winter, they say.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12
BANKS SHOW INCREASE

Boston, Aug 12-(UP)-New England banks show 22 per cent incrase in in the past five years Savings accounts deposits have increased 20 per cent over 1926.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Aug i2.-(UP)-The treasury net balance August 10 was $165,350, ,42S.3S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-12
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Rain and Cool Tonight
 and Thursday

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Smyrna times., 1931-04-01
FIREWORKS BILL AMENDED
To LET ITS MANUFACTURE
ORIGINAL MEASURE AMEND
ED FOR MANUFACTURE ONLY
Proposed Act Has Backing of Gov.
ernOr Buck and Delaware Vol
unteer Firemen's Association

After a substitute bill had been
offered and adopted the bill of
Representative Clark to prohibit
the sale of fireworks in this state
was passed Thursday afternoon by
a vote of 26 to z. The original
bill prohibited both the manufac-
ture and sale of fireworks in the
state but the bill passed permits
the manufacture of fireworks un-
der certain restrictions but pre-
vents the sale. Section of the
bill provides that after the passage
of the bill 'it shall be unlawful for
any person or persons firm asso-
citation or corporation to manuafc-
ture, store, sell, offer or expose for
sale, or have in possession with in
tent to sell or to use, discharge or
cause to be discharged, ignite, fired
or otherwise set in action within
the State of Delaware, any fire
works. fire crackers, rockets,
sparklers, torpedoes, roman cand-
les, fire balloons or other fireworks
or substances of any combination
whatsoever designed or intended
for pyrotechnic display except as
hereafter provided" The next sec
tion makes it lawful to manufac-
ture fireworks after securing a
permit from the Secretary of
State. The bill also makes provi-
sions for holding public displays Of
fireworks if a permit is secured
from the Secretary of State ten
days before the time for the ex-
hibit. Penalties for any violations
of the bill of fines from S25 to
500 are provided for in the mea-
sure. Mr. Clark in calling the bill
up said it was not his bill but that
it was the State Volunteer Fire
mems Association bill and that it
was recommended by Governor
Buck. He said he introduced a
Smyrna times., 1931-04-01

similar bill two years ago but that
it never got out Of committee.
Representative Cooper inquired
what was the use of allowing the
manufacture of fireworks if you
can't sell them Representative
Tatnall said he thought it was a
good bill. He stated that recently
he was approached by a railroad
lobbyist who asked him to vote
against the bill He said this man
had told him the DUPONT Company
was opposed to the bill and on in
vestigating the matter he found
the DUPONT Company was not op-
posed to it. Mr.. Tatnall said he
could not be swayed il a matter of
this kind by what the Pennsylvania
Railroad lobbyists want. He
charged the bill was killed by the
Pennsylvania Railroad two years
ago.
Smyrna times., 1931-04-01
STATE LEGION MEET IN JULY
Executive Committee Are Making
Plans for Annual Meeting

Elaborate plans will be made to
entertain legionnaires at the 1881
State convention of the American
Legion, which will be held in Will
mington on July "a and 25. The
arrangements are being made by
the executive committee, which
was embodied with the power of
arranging the convention at a
meeting held in New Castle March
Is. The meeting, which was at
tended by Commander S. B. I.Dun-
can, and Comrades 'Blackson, Sum
mers, Mulrooney, Kirk, Adjutant
Naylor and P. D. c. Sylvester, was
called for the purpose of discussing
proposed changes to the bylaws
of the Department of Delaware.
The important changes relate to
the Post representation at the De-
partment Convention, the date of
installing department officers and
the membership of the Department
executive committee. Following
the presentation of a letter from
! Delaware Post, No. 1, of Whining
ton, invited the legionnaires to con-
vene in that city was moved by
Mr.. Blackson that the invitation be
accepted. A committee was ap-
pointed to investigate the sugges-
tion of securing the U. s. Health
Building, at Lewes, as department
property. The suggestion was
rendered by Henlopen Post No. 5.
Reports of financial matters and
other interests of the department
were presented and accepted. The
regular marching and dress uni
form of the American Legion was
accepted as the official dress of the
Department of Delaware. The seal
of the State of Delaware was
adopted as the insignia to be at
tached and worn on the upper part
of the left sieve. The American
Legion emblem is to appear on
each lapel and gilt metal numerals,
designating the post, to appear on
the collar The uniforms are to be
made of Is ounce navy blue serge
John ]. Powell, legionnaire, is auth
orized to make contact with all
posts of the department and pre-
sent the uniform propositions.
Smyrna times., 1931-04-01
PETIT JURORS ARE DRAWN
Harry Slaughter, ID. Frank Wilds
ElwoOd Kemp From First District

Jury Commissioners Hopkins
and Hope have drawn the follow
ing list of petit jurors for the term
of the Kent county courts, conven-
ing April 20. First District-Har-
ry Slaughter, D. Frank Wilds, FL
wood Kemp; Second-Thomas "
Keith, Howell Buckingham, Ellis
v. Banner, Cove S. Short: Third
James Montague, John w. Mon
tague, Earl Hoffecker, William G.
Knots; Fourth Clarence Com
eggs, Amos Sheppard, Roland
Knots; Thomas Cook, Will
liam B. Mckee, holland c. Steele,
Jesse Farlow; Sixth William
Kitchens, William S. Cooper, John
B. Bedford; Seventh-John d. Ber-
ry, 3. F. Hartman, Robert Price;
Eighth Lawrence Cain, Harry
Camper, Norman w. Vinyard, Har-
ry d. Minner; Ninth-D. Norman
Hopkins, William Hill, Loren B.
Harrington. Walter Hanson; Tenth
Charles Wilkerson, Samuel c..
Morgan, Howard j. French.
Smyrna times., 1931-04-01

bill was called up for action having
heen laid over until the time when
the reading of the measure had
been completed at the earlier ses-
sion. When the Senate met after
recess the fight started but the
combination of Republicans and
Democrats had grown until there
were 13 votes for and three against
the bill with Senators Hollis still
absent. He arrived after the vote
had been taken. When the after
noon session convened, the Senate,
at request of Senator Maull, took
up the bill. At the suggestion of
Senator Latchum the sergeant-at-
arms was sent to bring in the alb
sent Senators. Senator Green of
fered an amendment which was
not explained and it was defeated
by a vote of IL to 4. Senators
Burton, Downes, Green and Grif-
fenburg, voted yes. Senator Maull
remarked: The thing has been
discussed and let's get rid Of the
thing" That is the most appro-
pirate speech I have heard in this
Senate" remarked Senator McIn-
tire. Senator Green said he did
not see how any Republican could
vote for this Democratic measure.
1T will be a reflection on them and
their children" declared the Sena-
tor. Senator Griffenberg said he
had tried to effect a compromise
but failed and therefore voted for
the bill.
Smyrna times., 1931-04-01
Dover Girl Wins Contest Honor

Miss Sarah A. Clements, daugh-
ter of w. d. Clements of Dover,
and student at Wesley Collegiate
Institute, has been selected as the
second alternate to represent Del
aware in the Northeastern Zone
finals of the National Oratorical
Contest. This contest will be held
at Springfield, Mass, Friday even
ing, May Is. Daniel Medill, of near
Wilmington, has been chosen as the
spokesman for Delaware, his topic
being, Marshall and the Constitu-
ton" The first alternate is Miss
Jane Kelleher, of Wilmington. The
winner of the contest at Spring
field will be entitled to a place in
the National finals to be held in
Washington, May %.
Smyrna times., 1931-04-01
FARMERS WILL CUT WHEAT
ACREAGE FIFTEEN PER CENT
AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT
OF e. 5. SEE SMALLER CROP
Reduction in Planting Expected to
Better Take Care of Supply and
Demand and Bring Relief

Wheat farmers, suffering from
abroad, intend to plant one of the
smallest spring wheat crops since
the World War. The Agriculture
Department estimate placed it at
14.7 per cent less than last year.
This reduction exceeds the hopes of
the Farm Board, which hoped for
a cut of only 10 per cent. The
departments report showed farm
ers intended to SOW 23.9 per cent
less durum wheat and II per cent
less other spring wheat. These
figures, however, may be altered
by weather, price or labor condi-
tions, and do not necessarily repre-
sent the acreage which will be ac-
tually planted. A further curtail-
ment may result from the Farm
Boards decision not to buy surplus
stock, thus thrusting full response
bility of sterilization upon the
farmers themselves. Joseph 3.
Becker, a member of the crop re-
porting board, computed on the
basis of available figures the total
of the 1881 wheat crop, including
spring and winter varieties, at 3
per cent less than last year. The
report showed that from the pres
ent prospects for winter wheat,
farmers expect to harvest 39,759,-
900 acres of the 42,O42,0OO planted
last fall
Smyrna times., 1931-04-01
KENT POMONA GRANGE
Quarterly Meeting Held At Cam.
den Tomorrow, April 2nd

The quarterly meeting Of Kent
County Pomona Grange, No. 2,
Patrons of Husbandry, will be held
at Camden, Thursday, April 2, as
the guest of Fruitland Grange. In
view of the keen interest that has
been manifested in recent Grange
activities, large attendance is
anticipated. The program will be
as follows: Morning session, 1000
Open in the 5th degree; Roll Call
of officers; Close in the 5th De-
gree, and open in the 4th Degree; /;
Reading of minutes of previous
meetings; Address Of Welcome, by
Bro. A. F. Walker, Fruitland
Grange; Response, BY Bro. Clar-
ence E. Keyes, Harrington Grange;
Reports of Oranges. Introduction
Of Resolutions. Noon Recess and
Luncheon. Afternoon session, 1.30
Song by the Grange; Recitation
by Miss Elizabeth Taylor, Fruit
land Grange; Musical selection by
the Camden Quartette; Recitation
by Mrs. Davidson, Cheswold
Grange; Address by Senator Louis
A. Drexler; Music by the Camden
Quartet; Discussion cf Resolutions.
Smyrna times., 1931-04-01
One Dose German
Remedy Ends Gas

Il was sick and nervous with indigestion
and stomach gas. One dose of Adlerika
helped. | eat anything now and sleep
good. Henry Dodd.
You can't get rid of indigestion or gas
by Just doctoring the stomach. For gas
strays in the UPPER bowel. Adlerika
reaches BOTH upper and lower bowel.
washing out poisons which cause gas,
nervousness and bad sleep Get Aderika
today by tomorrow you feel the wonderful
effect of this German Doctors remedy.
Howard r. Jones, Druggist.
Smyrna times., 1931-04-01
4 BILL PASSES
|I } 1l ; VOIt
.,rNT OF
| earp YEARS
|lSl fOpk ! 80
Call Sent
4 MEMBERS When
\ !. Bill Looms

Bill Looms
.',estratiOn Of vat
J. slrs was passed sa
\ Senate by a vote
'' roted no. For
hat an attack
& successful. i
The Genera I nay nay
i B; command dan ana
I right on. ? Predlc- {
\ tsst some Of the
ID bad deserted; d
Y. sent by some ss,.3 Of
i, n the bill to Viii
! :r,tor McIntire; to
= |, :sstor Jacobs, and
snsior Hollis. IN
4 npnas F. Gormley'
..-s.r Of the Depart
4: Harry T. Gra-
4 the Democratic
|! a. and other DEM
The bill had been
!. SESSION Of the day
I, ras made 50 that
night be summon
ssltprs named being
nnor about the
!, that Ellison had
4 \ which be would
,aces filed at the
!. trustees Of the
vle County, in ex-
legislature killing
n for a general
M four years, and
! measure TO lnstail
ysw Castle County
si;. wills, etc, in
ling them by hand.
,,,vlass Buck had a
h with some Of the
ri when the Senate
tsnoon session the
Smyrna times., 1931-04-01
Riddles

Riddles
What does a ball do when il
stops rolling Looks round.
Evening star., 1931-12-15
SAYS COLLEGE HEADS
CAN CURB FOOT BALL
0veremphasis of Game Blamed on
Executives by New York City
College President.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, December 15.-Freder-
ick B. Robinson, president of the Col
lege of the City of New York, has
placed responsibility for overemphasis
in college foot ball upon his fellow ex-
ecutives
Any honest and courageous presi-
dent who puts his foot down can de-
termine just what will take place in his
institution Dr. Robinson said in a
statement. He charged that many of
his fellows. in a misguided desire to
advertise their institutions and to glory
in the fame of a victorious foot ball
team" had winked at practices wholly
detrimental to the ethical standards of
gentlemen and scholars"
He does not advocate the abolition of
foot ball. 1t is a fine sport, he said.
and needed, as are other physical con-
tact games, in the complete education
of young man. Injuries and deaths.
such as the large toll of this year, can
be decreased by a proper supervision
and further rules governing play, he
believes.
1T has not yet been demonstrated
that foot ball is inherently so danger
Gus that no method of play is safe and
hat consequently the game should be
Abandoned" he said.
But" he continued. the matter of
greater Intellectual and moral Signifi-
canoe Is the professionalizing of the
game" And on that ground DR.. Rob-
inson calls his fellow presidents to
stand and deliver
Evening star., 1931-12-15
HOYAS WILL MAKE
BASKET BALL BOW
Play Mt. st. Mary's Tonight.
CoIoniaIS, Cards to See
Action Tomorrow.

|oLLEdE basket ball fans may
get their first look at George
towns team tonight when the
Hoyas open their campaign
against Mount st. Mary's on the Nc
Kinley Tech Tigh court. Play will get
under way following completion of a
preliminary between the Hoya fresh
men and Western High, starting at 7::3O
o'clock
Just one letter winner of last Win
ters squad, Capt. Dick King, forward
will be in the Hoyas' starting lineup.
Three sophomores are listed to play,
in Jim Murphy, center: Bill Connors
forward. and Joe ONeill, guard. Jack
Crowley, who did not play last Winter
because Of an operation after holding
forth on the yearling team the season
before, Is expected to pair with
O'Neill in the back court. Tommy
Carolan, clever guard of the yearling
team last season. and Vernon Murphy,
forward on the varsity squad in
1930-31. will also be ready to go.
Freddy Mesmer former G. U. star
has reinstalled the pro style of play.
George Washington will open its
season tomorrow night. facing Shenan-
doah College on the Colonial court.
Catholic University also will play to-
morrow night, engaging Maryland
State Normal at Brookland in the
Cardinals first home game.