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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
FATHER TRIED TO TAKE GIRLS WITH
 HIM IN DEATH
Had Doped Them and Him- self But Woman Tore the Little Ones Away From Him

Birmingham, Mass. Aug g. (UP)-Two small girls, near yic- tims of their fathers plot to take their lives with his, were recover ing from the effects of a powerful sedative here to-day. The children were found unconscious on the shore of the Sudbury river shortly after a woman saw the father stumble into the water and disap- pear after trying to carry them in with him. The body of the man. Joseph Dunn, of New York, was re- covered later. The girls, Anne, 6, and Helen 4, were taken to a hos pital here and treated for poison ing. Doctors to-day gave them a good chance of recovery.
 Dunn, who has been Respondent since the death of his wife several years ago. came here to visit his mother when he was unable to ob- tain employment. He left to take the children rowing yesterday and last night was seen as he pulled the boat ashore and lifted the chill dren out. As he tried to carry them into the water with him later Mrs Charles A. Davis saw him and fought him off. Apparently doped himself, Dunn made a final attempt to drag his children after him and collapsed as he was waist deep in the water. His body disappeared tmmodtatelYn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
PILOT FLEW INTO
 THUNDER-HEAD
 TO SEE RESULTS
Machine Tossed About Like Cork and He Was Almost Thrown Out, But He Landed Safely

Cleveland, Aug 3-(UP)-Pilot Ralph c. Wensinger. of the Cleve- land airport weather bureau, de- scribed to-day how he flew into a thunderhead "just to see what was inside" The weatherman flyer who makes daily readings 18.000 feet above the airport. said he had all ways wanted to explore the interior of a sky fog. ESQ.," he said, T tried it."
 When I drove my plane into the fleecy cloud 1t was caught as in the hands of a giant. and tossed up- ward. My Indicator showed a speed of 165 miles an hour as the uncontrolled ship shot aloft. Cross currents ripped in from both sides. tossing the plane as though 1t was a toy. I was almost thrown from my seat. My safety belt was loos- ened, but I hooked my toes under the seat and stayed with the ship" !"
 When his plane was tossed out of the cloud bank at an angle of 45 degrees. Wensinger regained control and landed, he said. The plane's meteorograph, which re- corded the conflicting currents in the thunderhead, was expected to prove of scientific value, weather bureau officials said. ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
HAS
 VOTED TO HAVE
 SEPARATE GOVT
Returns of Yesterdays Plebiscite Showed How Public Opinion Felt Against Spanish Re- public

Barcelona. Spain, Aug 3-(UP) The people of Catalonia favor a separate autonomous government within the new republic of Spain, returns on yesterdays plebiscite showed to-day.
 The vote was taken to determine public opinion on the Catalonian movement for a semi-independent government cooperating with but separate from the new republican administration at Madrid. The four provinces of Barcelona. Le- rida, Tarragona and Gerona which comprise Catalonia, voted on a draft statute" providing such an arrangement.
 The so-called separatist move- ment is led by Colonel Francisco Macia, but Is firmly opposed by the leaders in the central govern ment at Madrid. The statute al- ready has been approved by the Catalonian chamber of deputies and a majority of the city councils. It now has to go to the consti- tutional. assembly at Madrid for final action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
BURGLARS
 ARE VERY
 EXCLUSIVE
One Selects Only House. hold Furniture and Growing Plants - Sec- ond Chap Likes to Take Bath

There is an itinerant burglar who is evidently contemplating set- ting up housekeeping and Is get ting his furniture piecemeal. but not from furniture stores. Last night, green table was taken from the veranda of Mrs Richard Burns of 264 Beecher avenue; four large plants and four jardieneres from the front lawn of Mrs James Costello of 1897 East Main street; last week two plants in two pots weighing 75 pounds each were taken from the home of Leonard H. Wayne, 364 Piedmont street.
 The police are also looking for a "clean burglar, one who en- tered the home of Louis c. Schultz of Clinton avenue, took a bath, used the best towels and scented soap, made himself at home. and in his own good time took his de- parture. A plain clothes man has been assigned to this section to "get" the dude house breaker who has repeatedly pulled this stunt.
 Two breaks were found at the homes of Edmund T. Mills, PAY Plank road and Charles A. Swen- son, ITO Hill street, Saturday night, M. B. Gibbs found that his house, 20 Melbourne terrace, had been entered while he was away on his vacation and ransacked. An attempted break was reported by the manager of the Standard oil station at 196 Watertown avenue.
 Detectives have been assigned to the breaks" in an effort to To- cate the thieves.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
Robbins And Jones On Daredevil Trip
 Trying For Tokio
They Are Somewhere Over Siberia-B BOardman and P0landO Are Having Great Picnic Over in Turkey-Woman Flyer Prepares for Rome

Fairbanks. Alaska, Aug B. (UP)-Two adventurous Texans seeking $25,000 prize money and a thrill rode their monoplane Fort Worth on fog bound airways somewhere over Southern Alaska or Norton Sound to-day on their second daring attempt to fly from Seattle. Wash. to Tokio. Japan, without a stop.
 The Texans. Reginald Robbins and Harold Jones. the former q "barnstorming" pilot who once set an endurance record in a second hand ship and the latter a million aire oil man seeking a thrill. took off from Seattle on their perilous flight at a. m. Sunday.
 They were unreported for hours, but at 7:50. Pacific coast time. ar- rived on schedule over Fairbanks after a dangerous trip across the mountains and up the coast line.
 Their mother ship" the tri-mo- tored refueling plane piloted by Jim Mattern and Nick Greener. had been waiting here since sev- eral weeks ago when Robbins and
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
CALF HE WON AT
 CARNIVAL WAS
 FIGHT PROMOTER
Calf Victor Hit Over Head With Bottle and Two Policemen Got Fractur- ed Skulls From Same Bottle

Philadelphia. Aug 3-(UP) - Trouble began when Guido Pieco- netti won a calf at carnival raffie and started to lead 1t to his home several blocks away. Pie conetti led the calf into a police station and charged Harry Tough ton, 23. of attempting to take the calf away from him and with striking him over the head with a milk bottle.
 Detective Charles Amoroso and Patrolman William McShea went out to look for Houghton. In the course of the capture, both Amor oso and McShea suffered fractured skulls from blows administered by Houghton and the latter was shot through the neck and right arm by the officers. Houghton, McShca and Amoroso were taken to hos- pitals and Pieconetti got his calf home safely.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
Primaries Are
 To Take Place
 OnAugust 27th
Date Was Announced To- day in Circulars Sent Out to Democratic Leaders - Now That Date Is Set, the Fire works Should Start
BOTH HAYES AND
 KENNEDY CONFIDENT

Thursday, August 27th has been set as the date for the democratic primaries. In notices sent out to democratic leaders of Waterbury to-day this information was sent throughout the city. As result of the setting of this date, the Hayes and Kennedy forces will. 1t is now expected. show added &C., tion in view of the fact that the battle of ballots Is only little over three weeks away.
 Organization meetings of the democratic voters of the first ward will take place tonight in two places. The Hayes, or regular forces will meet at the City Hall while the packers of ex-Superin- tendent of Streets w. F.. Kennedy for the mayoralty nomination will meet at the latter's headquarters on Bank street.
 The action on the part of the organization and anti-organization forces in both calling meetings of the first ward democrats for to- night is taken as an indication
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
JUDGE COLLINS SHAKES HAND OF
 JUDGE COLLINS
Both First Names William, One From New York and Other From Boston Met in | London

London, Aug g. (UP)-Two judges from the United States, both named William Collins, met for the first time in a hotel here to-day. One Is from Boston, the other from New York. They registered at the same hotel, neither knowing of the others presence in London, or ex- istence for that matter. A friend called to see Judge Collins of New York. He was shown into the presence of Judge Collins-of Bos- ton. The judge insisted he was Judge William Collins. and no mis- take. The caller was unconvinced and suspicious until Judge Collins of New York came in and the CO., incidence was explained.
 Hello, Bill." said Judge Collins of New York to Judge Collins of Boston. How are you and where are you going? I'm leaving for Ireland tomorrow" Hello, Bill" said Judge Collins of Boston. How have you been? I'm just back from Ireland. Got in yesterday"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
WIDOW OF GLEN
 CURTISS WEDS
 PRESIDENT OF co
H. Sayre Wheeler Was the GrOOm-She Is 5l and New Husband 30

Atlantic City. N. J.. Aug g. (UP)-Mrs Lena P. Curtiss, widow of Glen H. Curtiss, aviation pio- neer. was married to-day to H. Sayre Wheeler, president of the Curtiss-Aero-Car company of Mi ami Springs. Fla. Mrs Curtiss is 51, and Wheeler. an associate of the late manufacturer, is 39.
 Plans for the wedding were kept secret and only dozen close friends witnessed the ceremony. Mrs Curtiss was attended by Mrs Florence Illig of Miami Springs and Wheeler by his brother, Rum sey of Buffalo, ". Y. The bride was given in marriage by Harry Genung of Auburn. N. r., manager of the Curtiss estates.
 MT and Mrs Wheeler will have a honeymoon motor trip through the Adirondacks and Canada. They will live in Miami Springs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
l3O POUND MAN FIGHTS AGAINST
 23O FOUNDER
Two Blows to the Chin and the l3O Man Didn't Get Up-He Was Dead

Greenwich, Conn, Aug 3-(UP) A fist fight between 130 pound Gustave Simmons and 230 pound Walter Mills resulted in the death of the former to-day. Police said Simmons, under the influence of liquor, picked a fight with the larger man. Mills allegedly struck Simmons on the chin twice with his fists and Simmons dropped dead
 The fight followed party at the home of Mills sister-in-law. Mrs Herman Pell. at Rye, N. Y. The wives of Simmons and Mills were witnesses of the encounter. Police arrested Mills but were at a loss what charge to place against him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
TOBACCO MEN OF
 NEW ENGLAND IN
 APPEAL TO NAVY
Asks the Secretary to FOr- Bid Sale of Cigars Made Outside U. s. on Navy Vessels

Hartford. Conn.,. Aug. 3.-(UP). The New England Tobacco Crow ers' association will request Secre- tary of the Navy Charles Francis Adams to issue an order forbidding sale of cigars made outside the United States and wrapped in for eign leaf of navy vessels. 1t was re- ported here to-day.
 Resolutions to this effect are ex- pected to be drawn up by the die rectors at a meeting here this week. The resolutions are expected to point out that the American cigar industry is on part time basis. The navy recently banned foreign matches,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
DAUGHTER OF THE
 WIZARD HOPEFUL

Norwalk. Conn. Aug. 3.--(UP). Mrs. Marion Edison Oser. daugh- ter of Thomas A. Edison. returned to her home here to-day from a visit to the sick inventor at Orange. N. J.
 Mrs. Oser said she was delighted to find her father alert and able to converse with her.
 "He has a remarkable constitu- tion," she said. T think he has . very good chance to recover and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
FLYER HILLIC IS STILL LOOKING
 FOR HIS $5,OOO
Mrs AIfreda LOffredO Says She Has His Plane and Will Fly to Rome Soon

Middletown. N. Y. Aug 3-(UP) Otto Hillig, Liberty. N. r.. pho- tographer and transatlantic flyer, Is beginning to suspect that Mrs Alfredo Loffredo wants publicity. It was announced some days ago that she had bough. his plane, Liberty. and would try a trans-At- lantic flight. Hillig isn't greatly concerned about whether Mrs Lof- fredo gets publicity. but he said that he would like to hear a little more about payment for the plane.
 Tt beats hell" he commented here. "She had her picture taken with mo and sent all over the country. She was supposed to send mo a check for $5.000 the day after the picture was taken, but I haven't got 1t yet"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
TREES SAVED HIM
 AS PLANE MADE
 2,800 FOOT FALL
Salesman Had 30 Solo Flights to His Credit, But This One Was Near Fatal

Hartford, Conn. Aug 3.-UP)- Fred R. Duprey. Providence. K. l., greeting card salesman, probably owed his life to-day to sapplings which broke the fall of his airplane after & 2800-foot plunge.
 Duprey came here with his wife Sunday and hired a plane. He had taken flying lessons at Brainard field and had about 30 Solo hours to his credit. After taking his wife up he went aloft alone. When he was about five miles from the field over East Hartford. the plane went into a spin and he crashed into the trees. Duprey suffered cuts and bruises and lost most of his upper teeth. The plane was damaged badly. The pilot attributed his fall to . "dead" sngines
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
RENO HAS MANY
 MORE CASES OF
 DIVORCE TO-DAY
And Among Them Are Three From New Eng land, One of Them From This State

Reno, New. Aug. 3.-(UP)- Seventy -four divorce cases were on the dockets for another Reno "washday," indicating another crowded session to-day for the / courts of Washoe county.
 Judges Ben Curler and Thomas Moran expected khe docketed suits, together with those to be filed dur ing the day, would reach last weeks record of 90 cases heard in day.
 Before Judge Curler were Isaac 6. against Laura Telman. Nedbury. vt; Marion against Clifford r. AL derman, Springfield, Mass, and 6id- ney R. against Maybelle Bell, Ro- Kaytons Conn.,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
EDISON IS VERY MUCH
 IMPROVED
But the Famous Scientist Is 84 Years of Age and His Physician Says An- other Collapse May Bring the End

West Orange, N. J.. Aug B. (UP)-Thomas A. Edison. seri- ously i'll with diabetes and gas- tric ulcers. has shown marked improvement since his collapse Saturday, but in view of his 84 years probably never will be out of danger. according to his physi- clan, Dr Hubert S. Howe.
 Nevertheless it is entirely prob able the genius who produced so many of the worlds important in ventions of the last century will improve so he may visit his labor atory again to learn what progress Is being made in his latest effort the production of rubber from
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
Courts Passed
 Through Mill OfWickershan
All of Them Gave a Fairly Good Account of Them. selves, Although There Were Some Things That Came in for Stern Criticism
LIQUOR CASES
 HANDLED SPEEDILY
BY JULIUS FRANDSEN

(Unfted Press Stan Correspondent
 Washington. Aug g. -(UP)-In- creasing use of the federal district courts flor the kint. of offenses or- dinarily designated as police court offenses" was reported to-day by the Wickersham commission.
 The commission transmitted to President Hoover minute study of the federal court for Connecti. cut for three years ended June 30. 1930. It found that by the end of that period minor prohibition cases had increased so they constituted 81 per cent of the criminal docket there.
 Despite the growing number of cases the court was found to be handling them expeditiously and with "a complete absence of pro- cedural delays and difficulties which commonly are thought to be inherent in and peculiar to the system"
 Great numbers of weak cases are dropped by the federal enforce ment agencies and prosecutors. Bargaining" with defendants to plead guilty also speeds up the courts work, the commission said. As result there were 682 con- ! (Continued on Page 2.) s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
Scott Mcbride Says It Will Be Hoover
 And Smith. Again

Shelby. Mich. Aug 3-(UP)- The major political lineup in 1882 Is going to be just as 1t was in 1928-Herbert Hoover and Alfred E. Smith running for the presi- dency-if the prediction of Dr F. Scott Mcbride, general superin- tendent of the Anti-Saloon league, is correct. Dr Mcbride does not believe the democrats will nomi- nate Governor Franklin D. Roose- welt of New York.
 At the opening of the demo- cratic convention. first votes will go to Roosevelt, but he will not receive sufficient support from
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
REICHSBANK HAS RENEWED CREDIT

Basic. Switzerland. Aug. D. (UP) Governor of the Bank of International Settlements met to- day and renewed the $100.000,0 ,000 Reichsbank credit for three months in accordance with recommenda- tions of the recent London finan- cial conference.
 The group also studied reports of the financial situation in Hungary and Austria, with a view to taking suitable measures if . crisis de-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03

eastern and northern states to se. cure the necessary two-thirds ma. jority." Dr Mcbride said. Then, with the delegates weary, Smith will be advanced. and the nomina- tion will be hit"
 The only man who can prevent the renomination of President Hoover. Mcbride said, is the pres ident himself. "He will undoubt- edly be the nominee" he said. "The only thing that can prevent 1t would be his refusal to run" Neither Smith nor Roosevelt will be acceptable to the league, Dr Mcbride said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
ESTELLETAYL0R BELIEVES JACK
 SEEKS DIVORCE
His Brother Appeared With Deputy Sheriff and Attached $l5,OOO Auto Jack Had Given Her

Los Angeles. Aug 3.-(UP)- Estelle Taylor. screen actress, ex- pected her husband, Jack Demp- sey, to file suit for divorce today. Dempsey is in Reno.
 Miss Taylor said Joe Dempsey. brother of Jack, appeared sudden ly at a party yesterday with a deputy sheriff and attached the $15,0O0 automobile jack gave her. She said she thought 1t was pre- liminary to a divorce action. The couples attorneys recently att tempted to reach q property settle ment without success.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
Late Bulletins
JAIL POPULATION JUMPS

Harrisburg Pa, Aug 3-(UP)-Pennsylvania jail population is increasing according to reports by Dr John L. Hanna state welfare secretary Hanna reported 8821 prisoners in county jas May 31, 1915 an ln of 221 the number of prisoners for the same date in 1930 In June 1880, 98O2 persons were admit ted as new prisoners, while 9,974 were released.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
HOME FOR CRIPPLEs

Varese, Italy. Aug 3.-(UP)-A big home for war cripples built during the war by the Red Cross at the Commune of Cuasso Al Monte, was dedicated to-day to the memory of the late Duke Aosta. who died recently.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
10000 AT BIRTHDAY PARTY

Topeka, Kans Aug 3-(UP)-At Senator Arthur Cappers recent birthday party there more than 16O0O present. 500 gallons of ice cream 17O00 cones and waiting line 124O feet long, It the twenty third year Senator Capper had entertained citizens of the county on his birthday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
32 POTATOES IN ONE HILL

Fort Madison, Ia, Aug 3-(UP)-Prosperity is on the way back, solemnly Mrs J. T. Salyars. She found 32 potatoes all above sze in one potato hill in her patch In another hill there 22 potatoes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
FAITHFUL HORSE RETIRED

Utica, Mo, Aug 3-(UP)-"Old Jo"' 25-year-old horse who, with his master William Wofscale, has met the train here daily for 20 years is retired. Jo, it was estimated had hauled several thousand wagon loads of coal to the kilns where he was employed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
OLD SPRING TRAP FOUND

Bluestaone w. Va, Aug 3-(UP)-While excavat- ing in spring here, workman dug up double spring steel trap that probably set half century ago at least. One of the springs had rusted apart
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
TRIPOLl POPULATION

Tripoii. Italy. Aug 3.-(UP)- The population at the end of May was 7O,s05 persons. census figures published to-day showed. The to- tai included 30.611 Moslems. 14,- 569 Israelites. and 4.91S foreign. CTS. ..... ..-...--...l-.----
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
WOODEN FLOW HIS FAVORITE

Putnam, Ia Aug 3-(UP)-Whirring of airpIane propeors and roar of tractors nothing to Joseph Havlk, s2 oldest farmer in Linn county He still uses an old wooden blow which he made for himself some 40 years ago. He has ridden in an automobile nor an airplane
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
IS TROUT COST HIM ss5

Lebanon, Mo, Aug 3-(UP)-Fishing was good, but costly for J. H. Rcha. He caught 15 large trout but was fined $85. He was fishing in the state hatchery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
CAT CLEVER CHICKEN THIEF

New Bern N. C., Aug 3-(UP)-Several chickens recently disappeared from chicken coop at the nome of A. s. Johnson here. The cuprt turned out to be Johnson's tabby cat, whom neighbors saw climb up on the coop unlach the catch and nice frer hen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Aug -(UP)-The treasury net balance for July sl was $273.331. .61406.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
The Weather

Local Showers Tonight;
 Tuesday Fair and Cool
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The Washington times., 1931-10-06

I. Name of Automobile Showroom
z. Location of Automobile Showroom
3. Name of Used Car Manager
4. Make of NEW CARS Sold
The Washington times., 1931-10-06
RULES of CONTEST

Every day for ten uO) consecutive
days +. from Sunday October 4
to Tuesday, October 1S inclusive
The Washington Herald and
Times will publish on this page the
pictures of three automobile show
rooms located in Washington, with
insert photos of the managers OF
their used car department /.
making a total of 30 showrooms
and 80 used car managers.
II is not necessary to completely
solve all of the 80 solutions pre-
sented to enter the contest. The
awards will be based on the great
est number of correct solutions pre-
sented by an, one contestant after
the finish of the contest on october
49, Both accuracy and neatness will
count in the awarding Of the prizes.
It is not necessary to present the
solutions in an elaborate manner.
The contest is open to everybody
except employees Of the Washing
ton Times Company and their fam
lilies.
All you have to do is to clip out
each of the three pictures published
each day and under each one list
the information asked for in the
space at the right Of this para
graph. Hold the complete set of 80
pictures until the end of the contest
on October 13.
The Washington times., 1931-10-06
MOTORCYCLES AND
RICYCLES
WANTETI-AUTOMORlLEs LEs

LATE model used motorcycles, Teas prices
4th and o SITS. N. w. Pot. 2522.
The Washington times., 1931-10-06
TRUCKS FOR SALE

WHITE 5-7H TON DUMP TRUCK. pneu.
matte tires. 5000.
WHITE 2"TGEE' 4aE wafTF p9fTPatts e6. tires $500,
21n1 New York Ave. N. W. WEst 2666
The Washington times., 1931-10-06
DETAILS of AWARDS

Cash awards totaling $50 will be
given by The Washington Times
Company to the four persons SUBJ
mitting the most accurate and neat
est set Of answers for the one to
thirty sets of pictures presented
Turing this contest. The awards will
be as follows: FIRST PRIZE, $50;
SECOND PRIZE. $25; THIRD
PRIZE. $40; FOURTH PRIZE. SIS.
All awards will be made strictly
in accordance with the rules set
forth in this contest and according
to the decisions reached by officials
of the American Automobile Asso-
citation, who will act as judges
All entries must he mailed to the
Automobile Showroom Picture Con-
test Editor. The Washington Times
Company, Room 201, 1917 H st.
N. W., and must be postmarked
not later than IL o'clock midnight,
Thursday, October 18th.
Back copies of showroom pictures
can be had only by applying in per-
son at The Washington Times Com.
pany. 1917 H St. N. W.
Questions regarding the contest
will be answered by the Automobile
Showroom Picture Contest Editor,
District $3.50, branch 266. Entries
will not be returned to the con.
testant.
Announcement of awards will be
published in The Washington Her.
aid on Sunday, October 1S.