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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
UTILITIES JUMP, BUILDING UP IN JULY
NEW UNIFORMS FOR PHALANX
Patterned After Those Worn By Washington's
 COntinentalS
PERSHING TYPE CAPS

The Putnam Phalanx of Hart ford who will appear with the Mattatuck Drum Corps of this city in the 150th anniversary celebra- ton of the battle of Fort Griswold, Groton Heights, on September [, will have within the next few weeks its new dress uniforms fash toned after those worn by the Continents troops of Washington's army. It is quite probable that the uniforms will be worn at the celebration. of Fort Griswold.
 On that day the Phalanx will take part If the little band of de- lenders oi the fort, the attacking British anc Hessian soldiers being represented by the Governors Guard anc the 192nd Field Artil- lery in g-cnadier uniforms of the period.
 A few changes have been made in the Phaianx uniform. According to $. z. T.,bey, of 353 Washington street the designer who is making up a lars1 order of them, they will be as follows: Tri-cornered hats with eagle emblem and plume. There YVES also plain polo caps with whit piping and P. P. in- signia. The coat is the same style as that worn by the. Continental troops, beng made of 16 ounce blue kerscy and trimmed with a broad band of buff cloth running from the collar around to the cut away bottom and ornamented by ten large gilt buttons on each front. The collar Is buff as are the shoulder straps rising from the sleeve to.;s and extending almost to the collar, where they are held in place py the same type of gilt button adoring the coat front. The cuff is of four-inch buff, embel- lished by three gilt buttons. Two large tri-rointed hip flaps are sewed ol the sides, from under which protrude four large metal buttons. The tail Is slit up to the waist, where 1t Is flanked by two similar buttons. The vest is of buff with q standing collar and pock- cts. The brooches are of blue vel vet, adorned with small gilt but tons and d single buckle. Leggins are of bur, buttoned at the sides and the garrison style belt Is trimmed with carmine colored cloth. Tie veterans organization of the Phalanx has changed its caps to T plan Pershing style to wear with it's fatigue uniforms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08

Gas and electric consumption and building activities in Water bury showed an increase during the montr of July, d report issued to-day by the Chamber of Com- merce diciosed. During July there were 8,9s6,385 kwh O. electric cur rent consumed, an increase of SS,- 9O1 kwh over the figure for July, 1880. There were 70,488,000 cubic feet of gas used here last month. an increase of ,191,800 cubic feet over the same month last year.
 Although the number of permits issued during last month was 27 less than the figure for July, 1880, the value of the buildings being constructed Is greater than year ago for the same period.
 There were 38 building permits issued, involving a value of $150.- 615, a decrease of 27 permits and an increase in value of $86,415 as compared with year ago. There was a decl ease of 12 permits and an increase in value of $95,090 as compared with June of this year.
 The total bank clearins for July amounted to $8,360.100. a decrease of $S71,40n as compared with the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
Electricity Shows Appreciable Gain
 Over Year Ago
Gas Consumption Jumps 3,l9l,SOO Cubic Feet Bank Savings Show Summer Decline-Employ. ment Continues SpOtty in Concerns of City

same pertod in 1890 and decrease of $725,2]0 as compared with June of this year Bank debits and bank savings also fell off during July.
 There were 28,232 persons em; ployed in manufacturing concerns, public ut;nties and retail stores employing 65 or over. a decrease of 296 parsons as compared with the previous month. In eight of the largest factories, there were 14,955 persons employed, showing a decrease of 315 persons as com pared witl. the previous month.
 During July there were 76 com municabie disease cases and seven deaths resulting from the same, reported to the health authorities. a decrease of 10 cases and deaths as compare ed with June. Insurance agencies reported that sales for July were off slightly.
 The report also states that "A marriages. 75 deaths and 172 births recorded cere in July and that eight new families came here to live. Postal receipts decreased $2,324.41 as pared with July. 1880, and there was a net decrease of 122 eicphones.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
Approve Beardsley
 And Wolcott Merger
Stockholders Sanction Move to Join Local Concern
 With Connecticut Electric of Bridgeport

With the stockholders' approval of the merger, the deal will now go through providing certain bank negotiations are successful. At yes- terday's meeting k. W. Phillips and Attorney Lawrence l.. Lewis were named voting trustees, member of the five-year voting trust to hold the class B stock of the consolidat- ed concerns. Another meeting of the stockholders will take place on the Fist to discuss the bank arr engagements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
Son Removed
 As Administrator
Judge Names Attorney Healey to Meyer Estate
 Laxity Claimed

was to be divided into seven shares. One each to go to three sons, Frank and William of Wa terbury, and David of New York city; three daughters, Rose Kurtin and Sadie Silver of New York city and Lillian Lewand of Montreal; and the children of another daugh- ter, the late Katie Blachman of New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
Woman Faces
 Liquor Trial
Mrs Marion Thibault's
 Place Raided

Wolcott. Aug S.-Trial of Mrs Marion Thibault on charges of vio- lating the liquor law was sched- uled to take place this afternoon in the town court at Wolcott. Constables William Klitka, Rob- ert Grant and Howard Mott con- ducted the raid on Mrs Thibaults place yesterday and seized a quan- tity of liquor. The place Is To- cated on Alma avenue. on the first lake
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
City Sanitary
 Inspector Says

James I. Fowler. an inspector of the state dairy and food commis- sion, made q tour of the city with Dr P. r. keeley, milk and food inspector, and reported that the conditions in the city, in regard to sanitation, are excellent. Stores and restaurants were visited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
French C. 0. P.
 Support Tracy
Vote Backing at Meeting
 Held Last Night

Members Of the French Repub- lican club met last night and en- dorsed George Tracy's candidacy for the mayoralty. Leo Pepin pre- sided at the session. A group head ed by Peter Dunais vas named to arrange for the coming campaign. Joseph LemeiuX, recording se- cre'ary of the club, spoke on the election. He attacked the democrats and called upon the French people of the city to go out and help to elect republican mayor this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
SET TRAP FOR SELF

Doylestown, Pa.-Dr Ralcy Hus- ted Bell, alienist, naturalist and au- thor, rigged up an elaborate shot gun trap system to protect his summer home here against burg lars. Recently he opened the door of a closet and one of the guns he had set in it exploded. killing him almost instantly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
Trial Monday
 for Lottery

Michael. Thomas, 30. of 1S6 Vol colt street will face the town court at New Milford on Monday after noon on charges of having lottery tickets in his possession. He was arrested yesterday by State Police man Harry Tucker of the Ridge field barracks,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
Archer House
 a Bankrupt

Archer c. House, local distribu- tor of gasoline and oil, has filed a petition In bankruptcy with the clerk of the United States district court in New Haven. He lists iia. bilities Of t2,241.SS and assets Of sg76.6O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08

Phyliss Benson, Ru;h Morgan. Ma ric Donato, Mary Hill. Martha !Sichan, Nina Sm.th. Dorothy Beg ley. Lois smith, Dorothy Dews, Carmela Martcllo. EuSenia Guer- rera. Susie JaJcovino and Louise Sciarrett. John DriScoll and Cath crime r. McKenna
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08

All four notion picture thentcrs owned by the city Of Bergen Nor way, have been equipped for talkies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
POLE BEAN PLANT
 cHnnTc IT'D

Center Sandwich, N. H.-(UP)- A pole bean plant owned by the Rev J. R. Treganza grew six inches in "A hours. and 35 inches in week
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-10
Big Events of Last Week
Flashed on Screen by
Universal.

Big Stuff" is brought to the
screens of city theaters by The
Times Universal Newsreel, which
packs five major news events into
one film review, besides presenting
several other interestini events.
OF chief world interest are the
pictures OF the ruined city of
Managua, capital OF Nicaragua,
wiped out by earthquake and fire,
with approximately 1000 lives lost.
The Times Universal Newsreel CAM
era plane, says Graham McNamee,
star announcer of the National
Broadcasting Company, few from
San Salvador at the first flash of
the earthquake news, and not only
was the first one into the stricken
area, but also the first to bring out
pictures.
Closer to home and quite as i'm
presSive to Americans, perhaps is
the funeral at South Bend of Knute
Rockne. A vast crowd is seen in
side and outside Of the church and
at the cemetery.
President and Mrs. Hoover are the
chief actors in an Easter SYM
postum made up of scenes showing
them at the sunrise services in Ar
lington national cemetery and
again at the White House annual
egg rolling.
Mayor Jimmy Walker of New
York is seen returning to his desk
in the New York city hall and i'm
mediately diving into the vortex of
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-10

Reginald Sullivan-who is unable
to attend. Both the Governor and
Deery will occupy boxes.
Other persons Of note who are to
be especially invited guests of
Arthur Casey and who will have
box parties are: william Fortune
chairman Of the local chapter of
the American Red Cross; Mrs. Ovid
Butler jameson, whose party will
include Mrs. Booth Harrington: and
also Wallace o. Lee, vice-president
Of the indianapolis Power and
Light Company.
The opening ceremonies are
scheduled to begin at $50 o. m. and
will close at 8:45 p. m. Radio sta
ton WFBM will broadcast the pro-
ceedings direct from the theater's
stage.
William Brown has been chosen
as official announcer. Commenda-
tory kilograms OF greeting will also
be broadcast.
These wires have been received
from David Belasco, George M
Cohan. Guy Bates Post, Lee Shu-
bert; Mayor Monteith of Houston
Tex, and from Victor Miller, mayor
Of st. Louis, Mo.
Casey recently completed similar
stock seasons in Houston and ST.
Louis.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-10
Men! Danish Those
Pinples Right Now

Isn't it a pity to see a fellow with
good looking features - but his
whole appearance is ruined by a
pimply face7
People shun hinl-those ugly
blemisheS are so disgusting to them.
girls even hate to dance with him.
How would you like to have a
person say to you, Tomorrow morn
ing when you wake up you will no.
tice that your pimples have started
to disappear-in three days they'll
be gone-in a week you'll have a
clear, velvety skin
This is exactly what Peterson's
Ointment offers you and If your
skin isn't marvelously cleared your
money will be returned.
Thursey Pentecost Of Springfield.
Tenn, says II had used several kinds
of Ointment. but they did not help. 7
used Peterson's or times and my
face was at last cleared of pimpies."
Put your faith in Petersoh's Oint-
ment and be free from pimples and
blackheads IN a weeks time-one IS
cent box will prove it-all drug stores
Advertisement.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-10
CLUB-LOUNGE CAR ON
MON0N POPULAR WITH
TRAVELLERS TO CHICAGO
Hoosier Limited Model
of Travel Comfort,
Passengers Declare

Experienced travellers are enthu-
siastic in their comments about the
Club-Lounge Car carried regularly
by the famous Hoosier All-Steel
Train to Chicago They say it is
a veritable CLUB on wheels"
The car is furnished in the man
ner of an elegant residential living
room. Richly upholstered chairs,
luxurious carpeting and tasteful
lighting effects provide an atmos-
phere seldom duplicated in railroad
travel.
A handsome radio brings passen-
gers the latest news, world events
and sparkling music and entertain
ment. In the center of the car are
comfortable sections for bridge.
Combination ash trays and service
tables are spaced throughout for
the benefit Of smokers, both ladies
and gentlemen.
The lounge car Is easily ac-
cessihle to par1or and dining car
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-10

The following program will be
given before members of the
was his first investment in real
estate.
He made many more, buying lots
for 5000 and selling for $500. BY
1910 his fortune had grown until
he, with others, organized two
banks. Later he added a building
and loan business that now ranks
as one Of the largest in the state.
Early in his business career,
Cermak had become a Democratic
precinct worker and in 1902 he was
nominated for the legislature and
was elected
He was reelected in 1905, '06 and
'08. In 1909 he was elected alder
man. There he stayed until 1912
when he won the bailiffship of the
municipal court.
That job he held until 1921 when
he was elected president Of the Cook
county board of commissioners.
In 1928 Cermak won the DEM
ocratic nomination for senator, but
was defeated by Senator Otis F.
Glenn, the only defeat in his po-
litical career.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-10
SPAIN VOTE SUNDAY
MonarchistS Make Big
Showing to Save King.
BIZ United Press

~ CNtCu fFeS6
MADRID, April 10.-The first
stage of SPANS return to constitu-
tional government after almost
eight years of dictatorship ap-
preached its climax today as cam
paigns of monarchists and repub-
licans were pushed to final squirt
before Sundays municipal cleo
lions.
The monarchist candidates, whose
success in the election will be con-
sidered an authoritative indication
of the future Of King Alfonso and
the Spanish throne, have made a
brave showing in the preliminary
activities.
More than 1000 monarchist can
didates already are assured Of cleo
ton to the various city councils
because of lack of opposition, as
compared to less than half that
number of Republicans and Social
lists who secured their seats without
waiting for the ballot.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-10
COUCH DROP
HEIR DIVORCED
Jack Luden, Screen Actor,
Cruel, Wife Charged.
ByUnited Press

BgsUnited Press
LOS ANGELES, April 1o.-Mrs.
Elizabeth S. Luden, former society
editor of a Reading Pa) news
paper, has been granted divorce
from Jacob (Jack) Luden, screen
actor, on grounds Of cruelty.
Superior Judge Joseph P. Sproul,
in awarding Mrs. Luden the decree
on a cross-complaint, reduced the
property settlement under which
she had been receiving 500 per
week, to S25 per week for two years.
Luden had charged his wife with
being intimate with other men and
with excessive drinking.
He is the son Of the cough-drop
manufacturer.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-10
NEWS REEL SHOWS
ROCKNE PICTURES

charges aimed at him and his adj
ministration.
Probably the most thrilling horse
races ever seen on the screen is
that of TIE Grand National Steeple-
case at Aintree, England, won by
Grakle. The field Of forty three
is seen tearing over barriers. across
hazardous jumps and at least a
dozen horses and jockeys are seen
to tumble near the hoofs of the
plunging runners.
The film is shown in the city at
the Earring, Ohio, Grenada, Roose-
welt. Bijou, Rivon, Lincoln, and
Sanders theaters.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-10
Death Follows Operation
BIZ Tim es SpeciaI

PARKERsBURG, Ind, April 10.
Funeral services were held today
for Mrs. Nellie Shannon, 50, who
died in a Charlottesville hospital
following an operation. She leaves
her husband; four daughters.
Vivian, Frances and Pauline, at
home, and Mrs. William Oliphant.
Charlottesville three sons. Floyd,
Linton; John, Indianapolis, and
Donald, Detroit.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-10
WORLD-IS-FLAT
CRUSADER ILL
Condition of VoIiva Feared
Serious.

By United Press
WAUKEGAN, H., April l0.-Wil-
bur Glenn Voliva. who says the
world is shaped like aSaucer, and
travelled around" it recently to
prove his theory, was reported Sc
riously i'll today at his home in Zion,
the religious colony near here, which
he heads.
His physician refused to COM
ment upon Voliva's condition, but
it was noted the overseer had not
appeared in public for ten days.
Upon his return in March from
the world tour he declared he would
continue his outside duties as long
as possible He admitted then he
was not we'll.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-10
SISTERS GET $4,000
Muncie Women Inherit Estate of
Cincinnati Cousin.
By United Press

7
MUNCIE, Ind, April 1O-Two
aged sisters, one a recluse for more
than fifty years, have Inherited a
fortune of S230,00O, due to the
death of a cousin in Cincinnati, o.
The Sisters-Mrs. Louise Rose and
Miss Anna Taylor-have lived here
in moderate circumstances all their
lives. Miss Taylor has been in,
seclusion since her youth following
the death of her father, an Ohio
river steamboat captain. The cap
tain, Edwin Corben, fell overheard
during a storm and was drowned.
Miss TAYLOR witnessed the accident.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-10
CIVIC LEADERS TO
MEET NEW COMPANY
Governor Leslie viii Welcome Arthur Casey and His
Company at EngiShS Saturday Niqht

DLANs completed official opening ceremonies
Saturday night at the English
who to begin his twentyeek of dramatic
time with the play entitled Apron Strings and state officials and
other
behalf Of the Harry G Leslie will welcome Arthur
Casey brief opening talk The visiting tbeatrca
producer will respond, in
city attorney formerly CITY court Judge will deliver
speech Of greeting from the city administration
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-10
Acid Threat Alleged

BLOOMFIELD, Ind, April TO-
Mrs. Mary Reed alleges in a divorce
suit against Russell Reed that he
threatened to burn her face with
acid and a few months ago while
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-10
Continued His Studies

Small as his pay was, it is said of
Tony that he saved part of it.
At night he continued his studies,
tirst to get general education and
later to branch out in the field Of
law.
Fate in the form Of a mine fore
man had started him toward Chi
cago. but romance started him to-
ward business fortune.
In the restaurant where he ate he
met milliner, not yet II years old.
Tony and Mary Horejas had much
IN common. Both we're lonely; both
worked hard and long hours and
both wanted to better their condi-
lions.
Acquaintance ripened into TO-
nance.
Here Tony faced a financial prob
lem. Two couldn't live on his wages,
so he cast about for an opportunity
TO make more money
Contracted to Buy Wood
Some one told him that the Inter
national Harvester Company was
dScarding wood that might be used
as kindling. Sensing a business OPP
portunity, Cermak contracted to buy
the wood for 81 a load
He sold the wood for kindling at
$3.50 a load.
Later he noted that some of the
. pieces we're large enough for chair
seats, so he graded his loads and
sold the larger pieces to a furni-
ture factory for as much as $18
load
Money the growing business
brought in represented opulence to
the mine boy. He and Mary Horejas
were married the summer he was
81. The home he built for his bride
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-10
LOVE STARTED
TONY CERMAK
FOR FORTUNE
Went Into Business So He
Could Marry; Made Him
a Success.

This IL the third and anal article Of
a series on the rise Of Anton J. Cermak
from Bohemian immigrant 20 the mayor
ship OF Chicago.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-10
BY MERTON T. AKERS,
United Press staff Correspondent

CHICAGO, April 1O.-From the
back Of an old white horse Anton
J. Cermak gained his first impress
sions Of the city he afterward was
to head.
AS Dick Wilmington went to
London, so Cermak came to Chi
cago-afoot, following the natural
route from Braidwood, Ill, along
the canal His first job was that
Of tow boy for the street car
company.
Each morning he rode his old
white horse to the Blue Island
avenue viaduct. There he spent
the days helping to pull the horse
cars over the hill
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-10

Southern Club in the Tabernacle
Presbyterian church auditorium to-
night at o'clock. by Mrs. John
Hutchings, contralto, and Miss
Consuelo Couchman, soprano and
cellist:
"SeguidilIa," from Carmen" .. Bizet
Mrs. Hutchings
'Liebesiied' ...................R reisier
"ChanSon Hebraioue' ............. Weiner
Miss Couchman
Caro- Nome" from "Rigoletto" go. Verdi
Miss Couchman
The Urn ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. March
"Overtones" ................,..R asbach
do You Know My Garden" .......W Wood
Mrs Hutchings
-, LyFe ty Cc4!d $500. :: 80. higgins
Ny Lover Comes on the SKI" .......-
go. ....:.... .,.......... Capitalization
Song Of the open" .............La Forge
Miss Couchlnan
Ave Maria" .................S Schubert
Mrs Hutchings
Cello Obligato, Miss Couchman
Mrs. S. K. Ruick will be at the piano.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-10

Indianapolis theaters today offer:
Ten Cents Dance" at the Circle,
'Dishonored" at the Indiana,
Dance Fools, Dance" at the Palace.
Charlie Chan Carries On" at the
Lyric, "Dracula" at the Ohio, "a
Connecticut Yankee" at the Apollo,
movies at the Colonial, and bur
lesque at the Mutual.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-10

she held her 2-months-old baby in
her arms ne struck her with q stove
shaker.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-10
CONCERT TO
BE GIVEN TONIGHT

The following program will be
given before members of the
Evening star., 1931-12-11
MYERS STOPS WILSON

Bill Myers of Baltimore scored a As
second Knockout over Melvin Wilson of
the American Legion in the feature
bout OF boxing exhibitions last night
az the Congressional Country Club.
Results Of other bouts:
,-,l, l26 pounds-Al Beatty, Baltimore Carol
rounds. ~0sAS"'
- us pounds-Ralph Smith. LsEion. dsfs.taa
rounds.
l3o pounds--John Berrazio Del Mar Club.
Fsainn FPa5itlnore, knocked out otto schlassl,
100 poundS-Al casby. Legion. defeated
Jonn Magic, Roosevelt A. c., Baltimore,
l26 pounds-Henry Herola Del Mar Club,
Baltimore, defeated John Ryon, Legion, 1
ITS pounds-Kirvood Hurk, unattached,
won decision over Lee Crandall, Legion, .