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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-03
THE SHIFTING
OF POPULATION
People Leaving the Farms
and CrOwding Into
Towns and Cities
OUTLOOK NOT BRIGHT

The newspapers all over the
world are commenting on the shift
ing of population in most nations
from the rural districts to the cities
where there are no openings tor
them. Some claim the trouble is
due to the presense of large stand
ing armies, and the expense incident
to their maintenance. The army
and navy absorbs large share of
the young men, leaving the farms
to be worked by women and mel,
many of whom have reached an ace
where they are no longer able to
perform manual labor.
The following paragraph from an
editorial in the Christian Science
Herald sums the situation up SO far
as it pertains to Scotland:
"The first returns of the census
show that Scotland's population,
now standing at 4,S42,554, has de-
clined by nearly 10000 in ten years
This in itself is not perhaps a mat
fer for regret, for economists are
agreed that Great Britain is over
rather than under-populated. But
the fact that the whole of the de-
cline is in the country districts can
not be ignored; then numbers in
the towns have indeed actually ris-
en- in most cases. EdinburGh's popu-
lation. for example, has increased
by 1874 since 1921 and Giasso"
by 36,SOO."
But this is not the reason, adVo-
Gates of better land laws in Scotiahe'
give for conditions in that country.
They attribute it to the fact tnat
immense tracts of land are in the
hands of a few for which they pay
little or nothing towards the expense
of the government while the small
holders are taxed so high tnat 'n.s
find it we'll nigh Impossible u
make ends meet and many give up
in disgust and try their luck In the
towns and cities.
This is a pretty old story ana eX-
nerience Of the past shows that the
only remedy is the passage OF laws
which will put people in possession
ne land at a rental which will en-
ahle them to live at a level higher
Than serfs. A contented peasantry
is absolutely essential to any agrl-
cultural country, something when
Is not possible when a privileged
few "grasps the whole domain" ana
the masses are "jeered off the
stage" ..,
These are the kind of laws they
have in countries the government OIL
the United States Is asked 10 We
un with. No wonder tnoughtiui
people are fearful of the future OF
America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-03
RAISING WHITE
MICE HER JOB

Springfield. Mo - (UP) - There
is at least one woman in Missouri
who would not leap to a tabletop
if she saw a mouse scuttle across
the floor. Mrs H. b. Suffer of
Springfield has 1000 of them.
Mrs Suffer not only does no fear
mice - she loves them. And well
she might, for the tiny animals
bring her a fine income. She ship
ped 5000 little white mice to firm
in New Columbia, N. Y, last week
to be used for experimental pur-
poses There still are almost as
many left in the clean little building
where Mrs Suffer feeds and cares
for them.
1t takes lot of mice to eat 100
pounds of rolled oats every other
day, not to mention a few hundred
pounds of cheese each week. When
they grow to "a marketable weight
of 16 to 20 grams, Of fthey go to
market, where. according to Mrs
Suffer, they "shoot dreadful germs
into them.
Mrs Suffer is not worried n DIT
about scarcity in the supply or
mice. They are unusually prolific
she says, producing litters of from
seven to ten every five weeks. They
mature in q month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-03
WAS TAKING BABY
WITH HER SAID
NOTE TO HUSBAND
Gas Killed the Child, But
the Mother Lives to
Answer to Charges of
Murder

New Brunswick. N. j.. July -
tUP) - Mrs Blanche Mccarthy,
wife of Lancaster, Pa, construc-
ton engineer. John Mccarthy, was
held in Middlesex Jail today on a
charge of numbering her II months
old son, Bernard. The charge was
placed after Mrs Mccarthy and her
child were found unconscious in d
room filled with gas.
Police said they found note
signed "Blanche.'' saying. II am
taking baby with me- and asking
her husbands forgiveness. The
baby died subsequently in a hospital
while Mrs Mccarthy upon regainins
consciousness said she could not re-
member what had happened.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-03
PLAN NETWORK
OF JOB BUREAUS
IOwan Suggests Idea to
Cope With Unemploy=
ment
BY GENE GILLETTE
nitnh DroSS STAR ('nrrnSnnnhant

(Unitcd Press stan Correspondent.
Des Moines.-A nationwide net
work of employment bureaus, revO.
lutionary in concept and comparable
in operation to the American Red
Cross, would so far toward STABILIZE
ing economic conditions, in the opin-
len of officials of the Des Moines
community bureau.
Dependent for a beginning upon
philanthropic citizens, each unit OF
the far-reaching chain would pro.
those able to pay and service free
for those in dire need.
The Des Moines bureau, which
would be taken as pattern in many
particulars for new units through
out the nation, has successfully OPP
Grated for several years.
Mutual Problem
The bureau has functioned on the
theory that unemployment Is prob
lem for employers equally with en-
ployes, according to Hans c. Pfund
secretary. Enlarging upon this idea
the local bureau emissions an en-
p!oyment bureau in every large city
in the United States established with
the funds of Capital, so that there
will be fewer idle moments and less
turnover for labor"
Under the plans outlined here
community employment offices
would build up a system of "em-
rloye rating" similar to credit rat
ings that credit associations compile.
Catalogue Employees
Every employee ultimately would
be catalogued with record kept Of
the number of jobs held, tenure in
each and other details. Pfund said
the development of such an employ
ment bureau system would reduce
labor turnover. eliminate fee-split-
ting by private agencies and labor
fCremen and would take the employ
ment problem out of the realm of
politics and place it on a basis of di
rect public support similar to the
Red Cross
In each community the support of
prominent citizens would be neces-
sary to establish the local unit. Ef-
forts would be made to obtain con-
tributions toward the community
employment bureau just as gifts are
solicited for the Red Cross.
In addition Fund was convinced
from his experience with the COM
munity bureau here that many lead
ing business men would make the
bureau beneficiary in their estate
after their death.
"A neutral employment agency
has proven itself good investment
to business" Pfund said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-03
LIDO OFFERS BIG PURSES
FOR MOTORBOAT RACE

Venice Lido, Italy, (UP)-Plans
are well under way for tibet bird in
ternational motorboat races here.
Cash prizes of 100000 lire have been
posted.
The races start September Is and
end September 20. Scores of entries
are expected from the United States
and Great Britain before the lists
close August 3. The races are under
the patronage of the Prince of Pied
mont. who has offered cup and
a cash prize of 10000 lire for the
record time over a sea mile. this
race being open to competitors of
all classes.
Two courses have been ar
ranged. One course is for regatta
races and the other for entries IN
one mile straightaway events.
The City of Venice and Premier
Mussolini are jointly offering
cup and cash prize of 10000 lire
for the final heat of 40 kilometers
course for IL liter boats. There are
many prizes for special categories
of motor driven vessels.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-03
Obituary

held this morning at S:15 O'Clock
from the home 60 Sperry street 10
Our Lady of Lourdes church where
a mass of requiem was celebrated at
9 O'Clock by Rev Rocco Guerrero
assisted by Rev Joseph Valdam brlnl,
deacon and Rev Domenic Ricci, sub
deacon. Burial was in Calvary
cemetery. The pallbearers were
Nicholas, Henry and Alfred Pa
Jumbo, James Wolff. Alexander Ca
russo and Anthony Zelli.
Funeral services for Charles Ost-
lund were held yesterday afternoon
at 2 o'clock at the Anderson Funer-
al home, 20 Central avenue, with
services by Rev Samuel Budde. Bur
ial was in Brockett cemetery. the
pallbearers were: Il. c. Snyder, Earl
II Snyder, w. j. Robot and
Charles Cleveland.
The funeral of Daniel Blackmar
was held this afternoon at 2 O'Clock
from the Anderson Funeral home,
Rev John r. Coombs officiating.
Burial was in old Pine Grove ceme-
terry. The pallbearers were: Frank
Pardee, Harley w. Trip, Frederick
Sardell, William J. Callan, Elmer
Hurlbut and James sherwood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-03

Special entertainment features
| for Camp Sepunkum for this season
| will consist of a series of evening
| fun programs under the direction
of William F. McGraw former To-
! cal scout who has specialized in
such forms of activities. Mr. Nc
Graw will direct these activities
through the cooperation of the
camp scoutmasters, and the scouts
ia camp.
Each evening during the season
the recreational cabin will certainly
be filled with roars of laughter as
the campers and guests witness the
programs Of fun and frolics that
happen around the camp fire.
In addition to these troop camp
fire stunts there will be moving pic
lures each week, including features,
comedies, and educational films
On Saturday of each week there
will be the regular troop camp
competitive events in scoutcraft,
and aquatic events, including life
saving events, swimming, diving,
boat and canoe races. and water
pageants.
Overnight hikes from camp,
scouts to qualify for their hiking,
ard camping merit badge tests will
be stressed.
Sunday activities will be conduct
ed with respect for the day.
Catholic mass will be held each
Sunday morning conducted by Faith
Ell McGrath of the Washington par
ish.
Protestant services will be held in
the afternoon which will be con-
Quoted by members of the Water
bury Ministers association.
Camp will be opened to visitors
each evening during the week from
: to 9:15 o'clock, also on Saturday
afternoons and evenings, and on
Sundays from o'clock to 12:45,
and from 1880 to $3.50 in the eve
ming.
On Sunday evening of each week.
the Tribal society of Black Hawks
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-03
FRANCE HAS NOT
YET REACHED ANY
AGREEMENT
Conference of All Parties
Concerned Will Be Held
in Paris This Evening

Paris, July 3.-(UP).-A height
ened possibility that the French Am
erican debts conversations may lead
to a general conference on the en-
tire problem of war debts and rep
arations was seen to-day. The con-
versations, continuing to-day after
another delay, may be enlarged to in
clude Great Britain. Germany, Italy,
Belgium and probably Greece, the
United Press learned on reliable au-
thority. in the event the Paris par
leys now under way are unsuccess.
full
Mellon conferred with Ambassador
Walter e. Edge this morning, while
Laval, with foreign Minister Aristide
BRAND and Finance Minister Pierre
Etienne Flandin completed their
study of the American memorandum,
preparatory to the formal reopen
ing of negotiations tonight AS an
nounced yesterday, the meeting was
postponed "a hours and will begin at
$3.50 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-03

BURNS-Richard T. Burns, OF
1850 West Main street died this
morning after a brief illness. He was
a resident of this city for many
years and was formerly employed at
the American Brass company for
number of years. He was member
of the Woodmen of the World.
Mr.. Burns is survived by his wife.
GATHERINGS; six sons, Patrick j., OF
this city; Edward j. of washington
Conn; Richard r., Jr., of this city;
William J. of Providence; Leo and
Robert of this city; three daughters,
Mrs. William Murray Of Worcester;
Mrs. John Carey and Miss Cecella
Burns of this city; and one sister,
Mrs. Margaret Rock of Lakeville.
The body was removed to the fu-
neral home of Arthur j. Lunny 20
Central avenue from where arrange
ment will be announced later.
KELLAS-Clifford w. Kellas. a
former resident of Waterbury, died
this morning at his home in Say
willie, L. l., where he has been re-
siding for the past few years. The
body will be brought to this city to-
night.
He is survived by his wife, the
former Mary Saunders of Water
bury; one brother, Stanley of Long
Island; one son, James; and a sister.
Funeral arrangements will be an
nounced later.
SCHMITZ Henry SchmitZ. age
rs years, life long resident of this
city, died this morning at his home
on Country Club Road. He was
born in Germany. but came to this
city at the age of four. He was a
machinist by trade but had retired.
Mr. Schmitz was member of the
Nosahogan Lodge of Odd Fellows
and also a member of the encamp--
ment. He was a former member OF
the old volunteer fire department
in this city. His family, one of the
oldest German families in the CITY,
formerly resided on Jefferson street.
Mr. Schmitz is survived by one son,
Henry w. SchmitZ of this city; one
daughter, Mrs William c. Schneider;
two grand children; and three
brothers, Thomas w. of Illinois, and
Charles of Cheshire. Conn, ana
Frank G.. of this city.
The funeral will be held from the
home on Monday afternoon at 2:3o
O'Clock, Rev John r. Coombs ottl-
ciating. Burial will be in Riverside
cemetery. Friends may call Sunday
afternoon and evening at the nome
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-03
Firemen Out on
False Alarms
Some Defect in Wiring of
Private Box

Two alarms were sent in at $40
o'clock this morning for small fire,
which broke out in an automobile
owned by j. Derwin of 202 North
Main street. A still alarm was sent
into headquarters at 5:19 and min
ute later bell was received from
Box 261. Several companies of fire
apparatus had a needless run.
A false alarm was received at
1884 o'clock this morning from the
private box, 1913. which is the Wal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-03
GRANT WITHERS
MADE DEFENDANT
in DIVORCE CASE
Married Less Than a Year
to Loretta Young, When
She Asked for Separa=
ton

Hollywood, July 3-(UPL)-Lor-
eta Young, motion picture actress.
lived just seven days less than a
year with her husband, Grant With
ers, also of the films, before they
separated, the actress testified in q
suit for divorce, on file to-day.
Withers was charged with wilful
neglect, failure to make any pro-
vision for her support, and failure
to provide her with the common
necessities of life," in Miss Young's
complaint.
They We're married at Yuma,
Ariz, January Is, 1880, and sepa-
rated January II. 1881. The actress
mother attempted to have the mar
riage annulled when she learned of
it, but later dismissed the action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-03
Special Features
At Camp Sepunkum
William F. Mc(raw to Direct Unusual Program for Boy
Scouts

will conduct their Indian tribal
ceremonial dances in costume in the
Sun Dance lodge.
Four additional scouts have en-
rolled for camp, making total of
124 boys that have registered to
date for camp, including Paul De-
vino, Norton Decker, Claude Parton
and David Sinclaire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-03
FOUR BOTTLES
COST 500

Ford, Neb, July 3.-UP)-
Laverne Burrows, farmer. drove
into town with four bottles of beer
in his automobile and parked IN
front of the courthouse.
Two officers resting on the court
house lawn saw a fountain of foam
suddenly shoot up out of the car.
The beer had become warm anu
blown the caps off the bottles.
burrows paid Il fine of 500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-03

.SNOWDEN GIVES
WARNING TO THE
FRENCH GOVT
Great Britain Will Make No
Further Sacrifices I'm
less France Bears Her
Share

London, July 3.-UP).-A plain
intimation to France that Britain is
not prepared to make further rep
arations sacrifices unless France
bears her share was given in the
house of commons to-day by Philip
Snowden, chancellor of the eX-
chequer.
1.-THE latest news from Paris is not
very satisfactory" Snowden said.
"The British government is quite
willing to shoulder the sacrifices
which they have declared their will
ingness to bear, but they are not pre-
pared to make further sacrifices I'M
less other parties are prepared to CO.
operate"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-03
Railroad Station
And Auto Bureau
Report Trade Brisk
Heavy Demand for Tickets and Road Information
Nearby Resorts Ready to Handle Usual Holiday
Crowds-COmplete Suspension of Business

sunburn will be acquired Saturday
and Sunday if the weather is fair.
The weather will largely deter
mine how much enjoyment Will be
offered the public. Lake Quassap aug
and Lakewood park. the two closest
amusement parks to the city, Will
undoubtedly be well attended.
Road maps are being care1uily
looked over and routes to polnts OF
interest and enjoyment are pelng
checked closely so that no mistake
will be made.
1t will be a general holiday and
all BUSINESS suspended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-03

This is going to be an "out of
town" Fourth of July judging from
the number of inquiries for direc-
lions at the automobile club head
quarters in the Chamber of Com
merce building, at the Elton hotel
besides the number of railroad
tickets purchased in advance for
Saturday and Sunday.
Automobiles are being polished
to-day in preparation for long tours
and rides over the two-day holiday.
The bathing beaches will be very
nopular and many coats of tan and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-03

terbury hospital. Firemen raced to
the scene. but found everything in
order. Last evening at 9:40 o'clock
the same box registered another
false alarm. Some defect in the
wiring of the system was believed
responsible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-03
Unemployed Riots
Are Breaking Out
Through Poland

Warsaw. Poland, July - (UP)
- Serious unemployment riots oc-
Cured at Plock today.
Three persons were killed ana i've
badly injured, and four policemen
were hurt when the police opened
fire on the rioters. The unemployed
plundered and demolished seven
food shops and two sweetshops.
The demonstrators attacked the
police with paving stones, but FLED
when the firing began.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-03
FUNERALS

The funeral of Catherine Guilf0lle,
daughter of Tax Attorney and MRS
George r. Guilfoile of 80 Ridge
street, was held yesterday afternoon
from the home, with burial IN CAL
vary cemetery. Rev John Dillon OF
st Francis Xavier church officiated,
The bearers We're: Francis Ma
honey, Jack Bradley, Edward FINN
and Edwin Egan.
The funeral of Helen Marie
OConnell, five year old daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs Richard r. O'Conne!I
of 10 Summer street, was held TINS
afternoon from her home at z
O'Clock. Burial took place in CAL
vary cemetery.
The funeral OF Miss Mary j. Ryan
took place this morning at 8:4o
O'Clock from her home, III Chestnut
avenue to st Margarets church
where a solemn high mass was eel
ebrated at $50 o'clock by Rev Ed
ward Brennan, assisted by Rev re-
ter DAILY and Rev James Danaher.
1nterment took place in new st
Joseph's cemetery with communal
services by Rev Peter DAILY. me
pallbearers were: John kllouli )
Michael Conlon. John Kelly, Joseph
mides Boulanger.
The funeral of John j. O'Sullivan
will be held tomorrow morning at
Sis o'clock from his home 53S
Baldwin street to st Francis Xavier
church where a requiem mass Will
be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Inter-
ment will take place in new st
Joseph's cemetery.
The funeral of Mary j. O'Connell
of Fl Irving Place will take place
tomorrow morning at SIS o'clock
from the Mulville funeral home, 27O
West Main street. to the Immacu-
late Conception church where re-
QUEEN high mass will be celebrated
at o'clock. Burial will take place
in old st Joseph's cemetery.
The funeral of EmidiO ASetta was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-03
HOMING PIGEON FORGETS
HOME

Longview, Wash, (UP)-A hon.
ing pigeon that has forgotten where
1t lives has been found here. The,
bird found it's way to the home OF
Charles Risdon. who found a leg
band bearing a Seattle number, and
a note written by man In Port
Angeles, another place where the
bird had stopped while wandering
abougt the Puget Sound country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-03
GRAF ZEPPELIN HOME.

Friedrichshafen, Germany, July j
(UP)-The Dirigible Graf Zeppelin,
Of world girdling fame, returned
here today after brief pleasure
cruise to Iceland during the week
The big airship circled over Its home
port and settled to earth at 6:15
m. The flight was made without
incident.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-03
PREVENTS BETTING.

Exeter. N. H., lilly 3-!UP)- A
temporary injunction prohibiting
betting or gambling on the horse
races at Rockingham Park. Salem,
was granted today by Chief Justice
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-03

William II. Sawyer of the New
Hampshire superior court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-03
DEATH REVEALS
HIS MARRIAGE

Gloucester, Mass, July 3.-(UP) -
1t was not until Leopold Vieria, Jr.
80, of this city. was killed in an au-
tomobile accident here last night
that it was revealed he had been
married seven years.
Amelia Godoin, 81, of Ipswich.
slightly injured in the accident. told
police she was the victims wife.
Vieria's car struck another as he
attempted to pass it. and overturned
when a tire went fiat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-03

MASS NOTICE.
MALLEY-There will be third an
niversary mass at the Immaculate
Conception church at 8 o'clock Mon
day, July 6th for the late Patrick
Malley.
MASS NOTICE.
of requiem will be celebrated Mon
day morning at 1880 o'clock at the
Blessed Sacrament church for the
repose of the soul of the late Mrs
Ellen Powers.
DIED.
kELLAs-In sayville, L. l.. July B.,
1881 Clifford w. Kellas of this city.
Funeral arrangements to be an
noApced later.
gCHMITN,-In this city July 3. 1881
1881 Henry Schmitz of Country Club
road, Funeral Monday afternoon ~
i:S0 o'clock. Burial in Riverside
cemetery.
BURNS-In this city July ., 1881
Richard Il. Burns of 1860 West Main
ST. Funeral arrangements to be an
nounced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-03

Because of the decreased cost OF
living in England, North Yorkshire
and South Durham farmers have de-
manded a reduction in male farm
workers wages.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-03
MASS NOTICE

The funeral of Emidio Asetta was
Evening star., 1931-12-11
CHAMBER WILL SEE
1882 TALKIE PREMIERE E
First Showing Ct Bicentennial Film
to Be at January Meeting
of Organization.

The world premiere of the George
Washington Bicentennial talking picture,
which is being prepared by Warner
Bros as its contribution to the 1882
celebration. will be held here at the
January meeting of the Washington
Chamber Of Commerce. it was an
nounced yesterday al a luncheon meet
ing of the chambers Membership Drive
Committee
A Julian Brylawski, vice chairman of
the chambers Bicentennial Committee,
in making this announcement told
chamber members the finishing touches
we're put 10 the film in New York this
week. The cost Of the production, he
said, had considerably exceeded the
original estimate OF 100000
Shooting" Of the picture took place
in Washington a few weeks ago. with
settings at Mount Verron. the Capitol,
White House and other points of interest
around the city
Two rsels in length. the film will be
distributed throughout the United States
by Warner Bros.
Preliminary reports on the progress
Of the chambers membership drive were
made at the meeting. which was held
at the Washington Hotel Campaign
teams report enthusiastic response to
the drive and indications are that the
immediate quota of the campaign will
be met Greed w. Fulton, chairman of
the Membership Committee, presided
over the luncheon.
Evening star., 1931-12-11

dent Hoover yesterday afternoon at the
White House to Lieut.. Richard F.
whitehead, U. S. N, commander Of the
Naval Reserve Aviation Base, Floyd
Bennett Field. N. Y.
In the presence of ranking naval
commanders, including Secretary Of
the Navy Adams. the President re-
warded the Reserve squadron headed by
Lieut.. Whitehead for its record Of fly
ing 344l hours during the past year
without accident to personnel or equip
ment.
Among those who watched as the
President praised Lieut.. Whitehead for
the achievement of himself and his
squadron we're Rear Admiral Frank B,
Upham, chief Of the Navy Bureau Of
Evening star., 1931-12-11

Navigation Rear Admiral william A
Moffett, chief of the Navy Bureau of
Aeronauttcs, and his aide, Lieut. STAN
trophy. and his assistant, Lieut.. Walter
Bryan. Naval Reserve; Lieut. F. w.
Priestman, executive officer of the win
ming squadron, and Naval Reserve
chiefs of the Navy Bureau Of Aeronau-
tics
Lieut. Whitehead and the officers of
his squadron were honored at a din
ner at the Mayfower Hotel at 8 o'clock
last night by the Schiff Memorial
Trophy Committee
The guest list included chiefs of
naval aviation in Washington, officers
from the Anacostia Naval Air Station