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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
PROF KANE WAS GOOD WITNESS
 IN OWN BEHALF
He Was Dramatic as He Retold the Story About the Drowning of His Wife

Hampton, Va, Dec 12-UP)- Elisha Kent Kane's dramatic story of the drowning of his wife will be uppermost in the minds of Ju- TOTS trying him for first degree murder in her death when they re- tire with the case late today. The defense's purpose in placing Kane on the stand. of course, was to counteract and annul the states charges that he deliberately held his wife under water until she died at the wish of his alleged lover, Mrs Elizabeth Harris Dahl, Mount Holly, N.J., divorcee. The handsome, six-foot expert swimmer used sweeping gestures, his voice at times shrilled in shouts, and once he wept. during his descrip- tion of the drowning. He protested his love for his wife.
 "She had clambered upon the rocks to watch me swim on my side. She slipped and seemed 10 fall sideways. I swam in as fast as I could" he told the jury she grabbed me convulsively. broke her hold and got an arm hold on her. Suddenly as we neared shore: her body went limp. I screamed until I was hoarse-I screamed un- til I sobbed-I screamed until my throat was sore,-but the clam diggers didn't pay any attention to me" He referred to clam diggers fishing a quarter of mile distant. most of whom testified as state witnesses Kane then protested his love for his wife and denied charges of his wife's relatives that he had a defiant attitude toward God.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
PRESBYTERIAN MISSION BESET
 IN ARIZONA
Burning Corrals, Fences, and Frame Buildings to Provide Fuel for 300 SnOwbOund Work e rs and Children

Gallup, N. M., Dec 12-(UP)- Corrals, fences and frame build .ings were demolished to-day at the tiny Presbyterian mission at Gan ado, Ariz, to provide fuel for 800 snowbound mission workers and Indian school children.
 The mission, 58 miles north Of here in the Navajo reservation has been snowbound since Wednesday, Dr c. G. Salisbury, head of the mission school and hospital. re- vealed. Only communication with the mission is by Q shaky single telephone line.
 Everyone at the mission, includ- ing school children, was sent to scout for wood to heat, the hos pital and the dormitorles where babies and young children are lodged.
 Twenty three miles from the mission, the steamboat Canon. was the coal mine from which the fuel supply ordinarily is produced. Trucks, loaded with coal. were trapped in drifts at the mine.
 Roads to the mission were blocked by the blizzard which swept over this section of Arizona and New Mexico. Nov 22, trapping more than 1000 Indian pinon nut pickers on the windswept mesa5.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
PRISON WARDEN RISKED LIFE TO
 RESCUE WOMAN
But the Brave, Fighting Prison Official May Lose an Arm for His GalIan- try = Three COnvicts Died in Suicide Pact, When Near Capture Three Others Are in Solitary
ONE PRISONER
 ONLY IS FREE

BY WILLIAM B. DICKINSAN, JR United Press Staff Correspondent
 Federal Penitentiary, Leaven- worth, Kan. December 12 - (UPl The grim light tipped 50-year old Warden of Leavenworth prison who risked his life to save an 1S- year-old girl in yesterdays sensa- tional prison break, fatal to three convicts, may lose an arm as re- suit of wounds received.
 Warden Thomas B. White lay isolated in Cushing hospital, fight ing possible amputation. His ex- tra guards armed with machine guns and riot guns patrolled the proceeded within the grounds. and the story of the break was devel- oped. bit by bit.
 The bravery of Warden White saved my life from the three con- victs who kidnapped me-" Eliya- beth Phillips. IS, married daugh- ter of Joseph Gates, farmer told the United Press today..
 The three convicts, who held Warden White captive, entered the Gates home trying to escape pur- suing possemen. They captured the girl and her bothers to use as shields.
 Mrs Phillips said the men told her they were revenue men and that they wanted her to go to neighbours house with them.
 'I thought the warden was one of the revenue officers" she said.
 When we started to leave an Army ariplane tfrom Ft Leaven- worth) flew low over the house. the men were. frightened and 1t was then that I was sure they were not Federal officers. The men took an automobile from four Leavenworth boys end. decided to take Warden White. myself, and my brother along ns shields.
 "I know you're going to kill me-" Mrs Phillips quoted the warden as telling the convicts. "'But don't kill these two-they aren't in 1t at all.'
 q jumped out of the car and started to run. Warden White
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
HOOVER SEES BIG OPPOSITION AND
 BEGINS TO FIGHT
Congress Starts to Show Its Teeth and Many Leading Republi C a II s Are Opposing the Presi- dent on Foreign Debts
Bv RAYMOND CHAPTER

United Press Stan Correspondcnt) Washington. Dec 12.-(UP)- The administration has stepped boldly Forward to meet congress sional hostility to President Hoov- CTS attempt to ease the $9,000,- O00,00O war debts owed the United States.
 It is rapidly picturing the issue as the question of whether con- gress shall demand that Europe pay its pound of flesh.
 Alarmed at the danger of delay in ratification of the one-year moratorium and the growing clamor in congress against further debt concessions until Europe dis arms, now led by some of the staunchest administration republi- can voices, MT Hoover Is throwing the full force of his administration into the battle.
 He is convinced, 1t was appar- ent to-day, that the British war debt must be sealed down at least temporarily and that Germany, Austria and Hungary must have re- lief.
 ITO stand on the letter of our bond" Secretary of the Treasury Mellon declared in a statement is- sued late last night, lis to fail in our responsibility to the American people and to the debtors
 President Hoover takes the po- sition, 1t also was learned. that debt relief. now is in the interest of the American people. He feels he is being misrepresented by senators and congressman who assert his
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
PRINCE DEFIES
 ROYAL BROTHER AND KEEPS WIFE
Relinquishes All Rights to the ThrOne-King Carol Has Not Yet Replied

Bucharest, Rumania, Dec 12.- (UP)-Prince Nicholas of Ru- mania relinquished his rights as a member of the royal family to-day rather than renounce his bride. Mile Lucia Deletj. a commoner. The prince sent 6 letter to his brother, King Carol. relinquishing his royal rights and his military titles. The king did not reply to the letter immediately.
 Carol threatened Nicholas with exile and with suspension of his income unless he abandoned his bride. The marriage was annulled by the superior court on the grounds that the official who per- formed the ceremony was not qualified to do so. It was denied officially that the court forced Nicholas to give up his royal rights,
 The prince will become an ordi- nary citizen under a new name. It was believed he would be permitted to remain in the country.
 It was understood that King Carol and the government had reached an understanding to ac- cept the renunciation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
WEALTHY BOSTON LAWYER TRUSTED
 FAMILY DOCTOR
Charles Hitchcock Tyler Left $1,OO0,0O0 for the Purposes Proposed By His Physician

Salem, Mass, Dec. 12.-(UP).- Charles Hitchcock Tyler, wealthy Boston lawyer. had at least a mil lion dollars worth of faith in his doctors advice. Two years ago he met Dr. George Gray Sears. Boston city hospital trustee, on a street During casual conversation he ask ed Dr. Sears. who had been his physician 35 years, where money to be left in his will would do the most good.
 It would be a fine thing, Dr. Sears observed, if someone would provide funds for a laboratory where surgical researches could be conducted. Tyler died last week and his will, on file in probate court here to-day, provided. among other things. that Boston city hospital should receive $1,000,000 for the construction and maintenance of a laboratory such as Dr. Sears sug- gested.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12

The referendum shall be on whether or not the Connecticut legislature shall petition congress to submit the question of amend ing the national constitution to the people. The bill passed reads, in part, as follows:
 "The general assembly of the state of Connecticut petitions the congress of the United States to submit to the several states, in ac- cordance with the provisions of article five of the constitution Of the United States the following amendment to said constitution: Article IS of the amendments to this constitution is hereby re- pealed. The power to regulate or to prohibit the manu- faoture, sale or transportation Of transportation of intoxicating H. uuors is reserved to the several states. The congress shall have the power to regulate sale or transportation of intoxicating. liq- iru in interstate commerce in a manner not to abridge or deny the powers herein reserved to the sev- era1 states"
 The secretary of state early in the coming year will prepare the necessary ballots and ' transmit them to the various local election officials throughout Connecticut. The designations of the ballots on the voting machines shall be: "Petition for the repeal of the 18th amendment, yes; and petition for the repeal of the 18th amendment, mo-" Persons can vote yes or no according to their own convictions.
 The Connecticut branch of the "Crusaders," "wet" organization, is also reported as busily engaged preparing for the vote on the amendment. Within a short time the battle is expected to be brought more into the open.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
Senator John Lynch
 Of West Haven Has
 Boom For Congress
He Is Being Pushed Ahead By Republicans for Con-
 gressman at Large He Represents the l4th
 District at Present Time

Senator John P. Lynch of West Haven. who represents a district in the state legislature which includes Naugatuck and Wolcott. Is being boomed by the 6, o. p. for the nom- ination of "congressman-at-la large from Connecticut. The campaign to get the nomination for Senator Lynch, who is we'll known in Wa terbuy, was launched yesterday and the news of the move quickly spread throughout the state, caus- ing much comment.
 Senator Lynch represented the 14th district in the state senate this term. He is recognized as one of the g.. O.. p. leaders of Connecticut. He is brother of A. Sidney Lynch, who was secretary of the demo- cratic state central committee until Governor Wilbur L. Cross "cleaned house" a little over a year ago. During the recent city campaign here Senator Lynch addressed a local rally in favor of George Tracy the g. o. p. opponent of Mayor Frank Mayes.
 Republican State Chairman J.. the boom for Senator Lynch for COHk EC55 WaS 1t was reported that the place might be given Congressman John c. Tilson If he desired the honor. However, the entrance of Senator Lynch is believed equal to putting Tilson out of the picture. Tilson Is now being mentioned for vice. president and governor.
 Senator Lynch has been mem Der of the state legislature for the past eight years, Six years he spent in the house and there he was floor leader. He has been as close to Chairman Roraback and other "powers-that-b as any one could be and would therefore, 1t Is believed. be very satisfactory to the leaders when the nomination of a congressman-at- Is made.
 Judge William c. Hungerford of Watertown, Q member of the state legislature, is reported as being heartily in favor of the Lynch campaign.
 The office of the congressman at-large was created by the last legislature to take advantage of the additional place Connecticut gets in congress by reason of the 1s3O census enumeration figures.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
YOUNG LAWYER IS SOUGHT IN CASE
 OF MISSING GIRL
Santa Blonde, Opera Sing CT, Has Disappeared Attorney Had Handled Her Affairs

New York. Dec 12-(U. F. A young lawyer, pictured as being in love with Santa Blonde. missing Metropolitan opera singer, was sought to-day in an effort to ex- plain the singers disappearance.
 This attorney, whose name was withheld by police, was said to have handled the singers financial affairs. It was reported that he had lost large sum of her money in the market.
 Salvatore Muzzolo, the singers husband, arrived hers yesterday to aid in the search. He is Q New Ha- ven tailor.
 Miss Biondo walked out of her apartment in the Hotel Plaza an- nex Wednesday night. on the eve of her first major appearance at the Metropolitan. She disappeared after mailing letters to her music teacher, Enrieo Rosatti. who lived in the same building with her hus- band. She wrote that she was about to end her life lin the waters" af- ter living life of Hes" Her friends were unable to explain the latter phrase.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
REFUSED DUKE OF MANCHESTER
 ANY LICENSE
Mayor Walker Waiting to Marry Him to British Actress, When Clerk Refused

New York, Dec 12.--(UP)--The Duke of Manchester, denied Q li- cense to marry Miss Kathleen Dawes. English actress. planned an early trip to Havana for the cere- mony. Refusal of the license bu- reau to authorize the marriage here came as a surprise to the wedding party and Mayor Walker, who was waiting to unite the couple.
 City Clerk Michael J. Cruise, in turning down the dukes request, explained that under the laws of New York a person divorced for misconduct may not marry again in this state within three years of his divorce. It was disclosed also that Manchester had no copies of his divorce as the final decree was granted while he was on the high seas.
 The dukes first wife was Miss Helena Zimmerman, daughter of Eugene Zimmerman, Cincinnati millionaire. They were married in London in 1900. Their marital troubles have been before the pub lie frequently the last few years. Manchester owns a home in the Cuban capital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
OUR BANKS IN CREASE
 SAVINGS
Upward Trend Has Been Struck and Better Re- suits Are Being Shown General Inclination
  to GO Forward

Bank savings in Waterbury for the month of November showed a decided upward trend as compared with the preceding month, a report of the Chamber of Commerce is- sued to-day disclosed. In October the deposits were $607,790.87 less than the same month in 1880. The deposits for November of this year were only $202,291.S6 less than the figure for a year ago. This represents an increase of over $400, 900 and is taken to indicate that savings here are on the up- grade despite the depression.
 Bank clearings for November amounted to $7,S21,040, a decrease of $494,160 as compared with the same period in 1880 and decrease of $212,560 as compared with October of this year. Bank debits for November totaled $24,582,- 085.40, a decrease of $7,122,195.97 as compared with November, 1880, and a decrease of s$5.9S1,095.56 as compared with october of this year. The decrease this November,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
COMMISSION IS GOING ON WITH
 SOLDIER HOME
Despite Protests Against Rocky Hill Site, an Architect Already Is at Work

Hartford. Dec 12-(UP)-The state veterans home commission apparently has decided to ignore agitation against choice of the Rocky Hill site for the new sold iers' home-at least for the present
 The commission met at the state office building yesterday afternoon and appointed a consulting archi- tect, Carl Malmfeldt, World war veteran, of Hartford. No mention was made of the protest by For mer Chief Justice George w. Wheeler, member of the commis- sion, that the selection was unethi- cal or of reports New Haven county American legionnairs would seek an injunction against purchase or the Rocky Hill property. Commis- stoned Leroy D. Downs of South Norwalk, one of those who joined Judge Wheeler's objection, was not present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
 TO BE VOTED
 ON IN STATE
No Matter What Congress Does the Voters of Waterbury and Else where Will Have Chance to Exer- else Rights

Whether Congress orders referendum the prohibition question Connecticut residents Waterbury included will whether rejection of the 9th amendment the ing ecion This made possible by passed by the last session legislature authorizing the of state place the question voting machines November that the be settled for a far Connecticut residents concerned
 So been attracted the doings Washington D. C. nothing heard of the prohibition question on which have already been authorized their ballots.
 Nevertheless good authority that the dry forces in this stae knowing that they against battle with without Congress going quietly laying their lines battle major ity in Connecticut of repeal November
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
CuLbertson Beaten Again And Almost
 Got Nose Punched
Jac0by Was Called Liar By Ely and the Big Chap Gave Him Warning-Lenz Offered to Take Some 2 to 1 Money, Bat It Was Re- fused
BY H. ALLEN SMITH United Press Staff COrrespOndel

OnlUeU fEeSS SCaII COrrcSpOnOenl
 New York. December 12 -(UP) - Ely Culbertsons two-demand approach-forcing system of bidding on contract bridge Is getting the tar knocked out of it, If the Gull bertson-Lenz match, which goes in. to its fifth session tonight is a cri- terion.
 That's not all, Culbertson's nose was almost punched during ono rubber last night.
 Sidney s. LenZ and Oswald Jacoby, playing their new system laid down a barrage of aces and kings in last nights session which came near overwhelming the Gull bertsons.
 When time was called at the end of the 28th rubber, Lenz and Ja- coby, leading the approach-forcers by 5,650 points, were as happy as a pair of boy scouts who had just succeeded in making fire bu rub ping sticks together.
 Lenz was so tickled, in fact, that he pulled out check for $250 given to him by a friend, and of fered 1t to Culbertson at that worthy's highly advertised odds oi two to one. Culbertson, who in formed the press three days age
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
Old Constable of Hartford Fatally
 Hurt Yesterday

Hartford. Conn. Dec. 12.-UP) -Constable of Hartford for 24 years. William A. Foley, 7e. was fatally injured by an automobile late yesterday.
 John Kamazis, 29, of Wilson driving q car with Michigan mark CTS, struck the constable as he crossed the street. He was held to. day on e charge of criminal neg ligence pending the outcome of q coroner's inquest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
SOME GOOD CHAPS
 HELPING DOWN
 ANSONIA WAY
School Children Get Their Shoes Tapped Free and Free Hair Cuts By Barbers

Ansonia, Dec 12-(UP)-some Naugatuck valley folks are going to have well-tapped shoes, neatly trimmed hair and warm homes this winter if they lack jobs. Tony simonetti. shelton cobbler. has announced he will tap the shoes Of school children free of charge if their parents cannot afford re- pairs.
 men barbers and Master barbers offers to give free hair cuts to children of needy unemployed. The Ansonia water company is allowing men to cut free wood on It's forest preacrvGn. ,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
HEAVYWEIGHT
 BOY OF EIGHT
 DIED YESTERDAY
George Tetrault Weighed 200 Pounds w h e n Taken III With Pneu- mOnia and Passed Out

Salem, Mass. Dec. 12.-(UP).- George Tetrault, only eight years old but weighing 200 pounds, died of pneumonia at his parents home here yesterday. From birth the boy had been watched closely by scien- lists who were unable to account for his extraordinary growth.
 At three he weighed 100 and at six, 165. During the last two years he gained an additional 35 pounds.
 He went to school this year for the frs ttime and was a first-grade pupil at St. Joseph's parochial achool.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
CARGO STEAMER
 HAS FOUNDERED

London, Dec i2--(UPl-The s2 members Of the crew of the 0er- man stem trawlar Venus were drowned when the trawler was wrecked in had weather north or Fioro. Lloyds agent at bergen rec ported today.
 A lifaboat containing seven per- sons was reported missing. Tho tfaWler was reported . total wreck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
NORMA SHEARER
 BECOMES CITIZEN

Los Angeles. Dec 12--(UP) JNor- ma shearer, q native Of Montreal, Canada, was q naturnlixed citizen of the United states today. She received her final papers after passing examinations.
 Miss searer was born December fe, 1909, and miased by two days becoming a United States eitIBeA on her 2eth birthday.
 She ig the wife of Irving Thais berg, producer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
Greek Play Was
 Played By the
 Girls of Vassar

Poughkeepsie. N. Y. Dec. i2.--- (UP). - Euripides' "Hippoiytus' was revived in the original Greek at Vassar college last night In what was believed the premiere presenta- ton of modern times.
 Dr. Henry Noble MacCraeken. president of Vassar. played Theseus. the leading role. other pnrtH were taken by students. for it was offered as students play.
 Save for the modern setting, all the ancient usances were followed oven to the maska for protakonlstA,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
Insurance Clerk of Hartford Being
 Sought By Police

Hartford, Conn.,, Dec. 12.-(UP). Police to-day sought trace Of Ro- land Atwater, IS, insurance clerk, who disappeared Thursday after leaving a note to his mother, Mrs Carl Atwater, saying "I have to die sometime. Why not now?"
 Mrs. Atwater said The was always a cheerful boy" and that he left home with Q 'cheerful. happy-go- luck" goodby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
OFFICIAL DEAD

Boston, Dec 12.--(Up)-Thoma [. Hurley, 07, chairman of the Boston street commlsslon for the sst slx years and city employe aaee 1888, died of heart disease ai winthrop Community hospitai Ianl uehf after q naonth's illness. He sas q native of IAverpo ,ornng. sand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
SEEK REDS IN SHRINE TREK

Fl Paso, Tex, Dec 12-(UP)-Mexican secret serv ice agents have been stationed in uarez the Rio Grande here to prevent communists entering Mexico with the throngs going to the Guadalupe shrine near Mexico City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
Late Bulletins
BAGS HUGE MOUNTAIN LION

Prescott, Arz, Dec 12-UP)-Sticking to the trail for two years, Frank Colcord government hunter of predatory animals, finally bagged 25Opound mountain lion. The beast, of the largest killed measured 10 feet in length and estimated to be 20 old
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
LARGEST FAMILY POPULATION

Raleigh, N C., Dec 12-(UP)-North Carolina has the largest population per family according to the bu reau of census. This states average is Az people to family and South Carolina is second with AZ average The figures are based on 1880 population.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
60 PER CENT EARN SCHOOLING

Flagstaff, Ariz, Dec 12-(UP)-A survey just conn peted at Arizona State Teachers college here shows that 60 per cent of the $50 students working their through school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
KANSAS FIREMEN AID SANTA

Topeka, Kan, Dec 12-(UP)-Fremen were busy here repairing broken toys to distribute to children who would have no Christmas otherwise The toys collected by theater here who charged admission of lone old tOy."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
WINS CROP TITLE 2 TIMES,

Raleigh, N C., Dec 12- -(UP)-Recent victory of state college team in the national crops judging contest in Chicago marks the seventh time in the last II years that the title has been won by state college team
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
BUTTON STUCK IN NOSE

Kinston N. C., Dec 12-(UP)-A Kinston boy placed button in one of his nostrils and inhaled it. physician extracted the button which lodged back of the bone in the boys nose
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
BABY WEIGHS TWO POUNDS

Springfield, Mo- Dec 12-(UP)-A baby, weighing only two pounds and 10 at birth early this month"; is developing rapidly after treatment in incubator physicians said The child is the of MT and Mrs J. D. Roper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
INDIANS AID NEEDY

Bloomfield, Neb, Dec is--(UP)
 --M0re than 100 ponca and Sioux Indians on the federal resorvntion near hare have united Co aiding
 theiR 6nNtitute feiiowstfibe6men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
BABY CONTESTANTS WED

Troy, Kan, Dec 12-(UP)-Twenty-th three years ago. Ralph Winzer took second in county baby prize contest He was defeated by Twya Anatalie Franklin The two were married here recently.