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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
AID FOR BLIND OF WORLD OBJECT
 OF CONVENTION
Delegates From 5 Nations
 Convene in New York
By HARRY w. FRANTZty. 15 United Press Stan COrrcspOndent)


 New York. April - (UP)-Louis Braille, a young Frenchman. more than a century ago, learned that the blind can read more readily from raised dots than from the raised letters of the ordinarily al- phabet.
 The name of Braille and the "Braille System,' which he invent ed will be uppermost in the minds of representatives from 35 countries that convene here to-day in the first world conference on work for the 5lind.
 The Nations
 In this great enterprise, President Hoover's official invitation was ac- cepted by Argentina, Australia, Aus tria, Belgium. Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile. China. Colombia, Czecho- -Slovakia, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany. Great Britain, Greece, Guatemala. Holland, Hun gary, India, Italy. Japan. Mexico. New Zealand, Norway, Poland. Ru- mania, South Africa, Spain, Sweden Switzerland, Uruguay and Yugo- Slavia.
 The United States alone has about 150,000 persons who are to- tally blind. The world total cannot be estimated but the conference will attempt some approximate deter imitation. The number certainly will reach into the millions.
 This world wide population of the blind constitutes tremendous reading public," consequently the uniformity and standardization of instrumentalities becomes of vital importance. The conference. there fore, is likely to discuss the prac- tica bility of a universal "Bra1lle System"
 Methods Studied
 Methods of education for the blind will be studied and particular attention will be given to methods for the rehabilitation of the blind. The experience of various countries in the employment of the blind in factories. shops and schools will be reviewed.
 Other sections of the conference will study new scientific develop ments of aid to the blind as read ing machines and school and library eaupiment. The use of dogs as guides to the blind will be discussed. After sessions in New York from April 13 to IF the conference dele- gates will tour eastern United States visiting institutions concerned with the welfare of the blind. On April 22nd they will go to Washington, where receptions by President Hoover has been planned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
FUNERALS

The funeral of Angelo Iorio is to be held tomorrow morning at 8:15 o, clock from his home, 4S 1rion street to St. Lucy's church at o. clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. The Corp. Coyle post of the American Legion will be in charge of the military detail.
 The funeral of Mrs. Cattello Cap orale is to be held Friday morning at S:15 o'clock from her home, 22 Hawkins street to Our Lady of Lourdes church at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral services for Thomas Newbery were held this afternoon at o'clock at the Anderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. Dr. James E. Gregg officiating. Burial was in old Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Vito Accuosti was held this morning at 8:15 o'clock from his home, Is East Farm street to st. Lucy church, where solemn reuuiem mass was celebrated at o'clock, Burial was in Calvary ceme- tery. Rev, Felix Scoglio conducted the committal services. The pail bearers were D. Samperi, D. Mar tino, Frank Claps, James Accuostl B. La Selva and Joseph Palladino.
 The funeral of Joseph Braciulis Joseph Braciulis of 49S Wilson street was held this morning at S:30 O. clock from his home to St. Joseph's church, where services were con- ducted at o'clock. Burial was ir i Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs Jennie (Reil- ly) Tenn of Waterville street was held yesterday morning at S:30 O. clock from the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue to St Mar garet's church, where a solemn re- quiem mass was celebrated at nine o'clock by Rev James Donaher as sisted by Rev Edward J. Brennan as deacon and Rev Rocco Guerriere as sub-deacon. Burial was in Mil ford.
 The funeral of Allen Birton, years old son of MT and Mrs street was held this afternoon at o'clock from his home to St Anne's church, where service was con- ducted. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs Adeline (Hol' mes) Higgins, wife of Frederici Higgins, was held this morning a 8:3O o'clock from her home, 19+ Walnut street to the Sacred Hear church where mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev John Ryan. Special music was ren
 nf Georgianna Wolff. Burial was 1T old St Joseph's cemetery. The pupils of the Sacred Heart grammar schco attended the mass in a body. The pallbearers were John Madden Francis O'Reilly, Louis Dwyer. Clar- ence Marcella, Louis Errico and Gil Hanson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
OBITUARY

ERICSON-August Theodore Eric son died last night at his home, 23e Meriden road. He leaves two sons Walter T. of Meriden and Elmer G of this city; one daughter, Miss Hilda Eriscon of this city; one granddaughter; three sisters Mrs F. Wolf of this city, Mrs Ivar Olson and Mrs Charles Anderson of Norwich.
 Mir Ericson was born in Sweden but for the past 45 years made his home in this city.
 He was employed at the Farre Foundry & Machine Co.,, and was a member of the Veterans association of the company. He was a charter member of the Swedish Lutheran church, and g. member of North Star and Odin lodges.
 The funeral services are to be held Friday afternoon at the Alder son Funeral home, 70 Central ave nue and burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral services are to be held Friday afternoon at the Anderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue and burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery.
 NYGREN-Mrs Elizabeth Nygren, age S1 years, a resident of Water bury for many years, died yesterday at the home of her son. Victor z. Nygren of Millbrook, N. Y. She was a charter member of Ingeberg Lodge, V. o. of A. of this city.
 Mrs Nygren leaves two sons, Vic- tor and John W. of Oakville; two sisters, Mrs P. A. Patterson of Oak yille and Mrs Wilma Erickson of Sweden; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
 Funeral services will be held Fri day afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of her son in Millbrook, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
LADY BLUEBEARD
 VANISHES FROM ].
 HER PRISON CELL
Serving lO=Year Term for Poisoning Her Fourth Husband Climbed Over the Wall and Fled

Boise, Ia.. May 6.-(UP).-The daring escape from the state peni- tentiary of Mrs. Lyda Southard, serv- ing a 10-year term for conviction of poisoning her fourth husband, puzzled police who hunted her to- day throughout the West. The wom- an, known as Idaho's Lady Blue- beard" clambered over the walls of the prison with the aid of 8 pipe and rope, now believed supplied to her by male accomplice.
 Police picked up trail from an automobile dealer, who said he had sold an old automobile to a man whose description tallied with a con vict recently pardoned from the peni- tentiary. A wide search, however. gave officers no other trace of the woman slayer, the man or the auto mobile. Three other husbands of Mrs. Southard were said to have died under mysterious circumstances.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
Holland Probes
 Tailor Shop Blast
Fire Forces Three Families to Yacate Tenements on
 Baldwin Street

passing the place at the time. g
 MT and Mrs Louis LeClerc, who occupy the tenement over the tailor ing establishment, felt the force of the concussion. They hurriedly gathered their children and made an exit through smoke filled hall to the street. Other tenants also lost no time in leaving their homes.
 Frank Britto of 102 Baldwin street, is the owner of the building. Whether an overheated electric iron started the fire was expected to be learned to-day. Russo will bear the brunt of the loss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06

 GANG TRAPPED BY
 NORWALK POLICE
Threatened to Put Man on Spot. and New Workers Were Brought in to Help Out

Norwalk, Conn, May 6.-(UP).- Three men under arrest to-day as members of an alleged New York blackmailing gang which threatened to put Frank Paqua lon the spot" unless he paid s1,40O to "save his skin." Charles Parisi was arrested last night by state police who had previously apprehended his son, Frank, and Rocco Palmero.
 The trio was said to have told Paqua, the husband of a woman &C., auaintance. planned to kill him and demanded money for furnishing pro- lection. When Paqua. refused police
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
Body Burned to Crisp Was Found
 in Brush Fire

Marlboro, Mass, May 6-(UP)--- The body of a man burned almost be : yond recognition, was found to-day in the blackened woodlands of th@ Duck Harbor section, swept by a brush fire last night.
 The victim was believed to be Toomey Sullivan of this city, who was seen in the area last evening and who was reported missing to-day.
 John Savage discovered the bodY while walking through the woods off Stevens street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
Graf Zeppelin to Sail for North
 Pole Next July

Munich, May 6-CUP)-Dr Hugo Eckener, commander of the German dirigible Graf Zeppelin, to-day con firmed previous reports that the Graf Zeppelin would attempt to make contact with Sir Hubert Will kins' submarine Nautilus near the north pole about the middle of July, awaiting Wilkins at base in Franz Josef land.
 The Zeppelin will cary 45 pas sengers besides crew. Complete polar equipment will be taken, Eek ener said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
HELD FOR THEFT
 OF SOLDIER BONUS

Quincy. Mass. May 6-UP)- Andrew J. Sullivan of Boston was ordered held in $S,00O bond for the grand jury when arraigned in court here to-day on a charge of assault ing Peter Colby of Paterson, N. J.. and robbing him of $20o in soldier bonus money.
 Colby was beaten unconscious in Milton the night of April 15 while on an automobile ride with Sullivan and two young women.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
NEW BOSTON POST OFFICE TO START
 IN SIX WEEKS
Chicago Company Has Se- cured the S4,6OO,OOO Contract for Granite
 Construction of Building

Washington, May 6 - (UP) - Construction of the new Boston post office will start within six weeks, 1t was learned today from a represen- tative of the N. P. Severin Company of Chicago, which was awarded the contract.
 The s4,6OO,O00 contract for gran ite construction was definitely awarded to the Severin Company af. ter Comptroller General McCarl withdrew objections to the contract
 All the original bids for the pro feet exceeded the appropriation. The Segal Construction Company Of NeW York had the lowest original pid'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
CATSKILL VETS
 WILL BE CLOSED

Catskil, N. Y. May 6-(UPl- The U. s. government is opening "one of the greatest offensives" ever made on bootleggnig. M. o. Hanson, first assistant to Prohibition Admin istrator Andrew McCampbell of New York. announced to-day.
 The drive. Hansoa said, is based on information gleaned from Jack
 Leg,t) Diamonds records confis- cated Monday by state invest1sa tors and turned over to federal authorf- tics .t x v v ' ts
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06

&@ DIED.
 RODENBACH-In this city May 6, 1881 William I. Rodenbach of 56 Terrace Ave, Naugatuck. Funeral Friday afternoon, further arrange ments later.
 ERICsON-In this city May D. 193l August Theodore Ericson of 23O Neriden road. Funeral Friday after noon at Alderson's, 70 Central Ave. Burial in new Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
FRENCH EXPOSITION

Paris, May 6.-(UP)-France's great colonial exposition, designed to emphasize the importance of her oy>srseas possessions, was formally opened to-day by President. Gaston -Doumefge as one of the last of his iinp0rtant OfiiciaI acts before he re- tires from the presidency.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
REPORT DENIED

Washington, May 6.-(UP)-A re- port that William Green. president of the American Federation of La Dor, was about to retire, and that Matthew Woll, vice president of the Federation, would succeed him. was formally denied.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank OUT many friends, neighbors. and relatives for their many acts of kindness shown us during our recent bereayement, the death of our beloved daughter and aister Annabel AIaIoney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06

said New York gangsters were brought here to threaten his life. Pauua promised to pay but told of the threats before he turned over the final installment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06

Manchester. Conn, May 6.-(UP)
 Mrs Anne Bunce Cheney, wife of Howell Cheney. widely-known silk manufacturer, died late last night at her Forest-street home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06

Later, on the basis of supplemental bids the Severin Company was awarded the contract and the Segal firm filed a protest with McCarl. who held up the contract.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
MASS NOTICE.

CROOK-There will be an anniver- sary mass at Our Lady of Lourdes church at S:30 o'clock Saturday morning for the late Robert L.. Crook.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06

IN MEMOREAM In memory of Mrs Mary Geigle Null hern who died May eth. 1928. JOHN MULHERN AND GEIGLE FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06

The funeral of Allen Birton, 1 years old son of MT and Mrs Maurice Biron of 23 West Clay street was held this afternoon at ? o'clock from his home to St Anne's church, where service was con- ducted. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-08
Useful Products
 from Farm Waste Sought by College

AMES, Iowa, Dec. 8.-Corn stalks cat hulls and other farm waste ma torials to the value of a ton an hour are fed into s15000 experi- mental retort at Iowa State Col lege here. l
 Destructive distillation of agri- cultural wastes in an effort to find useful by-products is one phase oi a research program being carried on under a $75,oo0 federal appro- priation.
 Distillatlon products drawn of from the retort include the vapors later distilled, of methyl alcohol acetic acid, acetone, and a group Of tars, solid charcoal, and com. bustible gas which is piped bacl under the retort for use in heat. ing other contents.
 {, The purpose of nte distillatiol studies is to determine whethe agricultural wastes may profitabl. , be substituted for wood in certain departments of industry.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-08
NO C HANCES IN REGULATIONS OF
 FISHERIES SEEN
Fish Regulations and Sea- sonal Dates Are Not
 to Be Altered

There will apparently be little changes in the 1892 fisheries regu- lations, accoring to Representative Grover c. Vim of this city, who r:turned late last week after hay ing attended a conference of Bureau of Fisheries officials and repre- sentatives of canners and fisher men, including trap owners. The meeting was held in Seattle about the middle of November and was presided over by Commissioner Hen ry O'Malley
 Fish trap regulations in force this year probably will be continued for 1882, and there will be no change in seasonal opening and closing dates, MT. Vim said. The Com missioner, answering requests for changes in dates for some of the districts, said the cyclic returns Of salmon runs were not old enough to justify any changes at present. The outlook for cannery opera tions for next season is still un- certain, MT. Winn said. There is some doubt as to the extent of operations in Southeast Alaska and other districts. It was reported that the Northwestern Fisheries, a subsidiary of the Booth interests, will not open any of its plants. The New England Fish Company is reported to be planning material curtailment, and may not pack sal- mon anywhere except at Ketchi- kan.
 Some of the other large interests have not fully decided upon their 1892 program, and the final out come may not be known until early next Spring. It is likely to depend on the market conditions and movement of the stock now on hand.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-08

sponsib,e men and that in gen. eral poison was found to have been so placed as not to endanger seriously the smaller fur0earing animals. The investigators found little evidence that true fur bear CTS are being killed in any consid- erable numbers.
 Research has continued prime concern of the bureau and has re- suited in the accumulation of vol luminous data on the wild birds and mammals of North America and to some extent on the amphibians , and reptiles. During the year preparations were made for open ing new sub-laboratory at Den yer, Colo, on July l, 1881, to study the stomach contents of predators and of other animals charged with being injurious. -
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-08
DANCE PL AIMED ON DEG. 19 20 R PIONEER FUND
Elks Donate Hall and Money for Old Tim
 CTS Christmas

For the benefit of the Christmas fund being raised for residents of the Pioneers Home at Sitka, a Jitney Dance will be held on Saturday evening, December 19 in Elks' Hall. The price of admis- sion will be 9 cents, and every admission ticket will entitle the holder to three dances. The price of subsequent dances will be three for % cents. Every cent derived from the sale of admission and dance tickets will go to the Christ mas fund, there being no expense attached to the giving of the dance.
 Elks Are Generous
 When w. D. Gross, who is under taking the campaign for the fund, incurred of tn, Elks Lodge on what terms it would let him have it's hall for the dance, Martin s. Jor- gensen, Exalted Ruler, after con- aulting with the lodge, replied that it would be glad to donate the use of the hall, and added that the order also would contribute S10 in cash to the cause.
 Eight musicians have organized the Coliseum Orchestra for the oc- casion, and have started daily practice so there will be the best of orchestral music at the dance They will make no charge for their services.
 MT. Gross started the solicita- ton of funds yesterday His first days efforts were quite successful The first contributor to the fund was R. E. Robertson, lawyer. He did not wait for the formal opening of the campaign. Last Saturday on learning of plans for the cam paign. he immediately sent sub stantial donation to MT. Gross.
 Better Than Expected
 Everything is progressing much better than I expected" said MT Gross. "The Elks are grand fel- lows. They always do more thar they are asked to do in activitie, of this kind. The dance a week from Saturday night, hope, vii attract the younger folks-most o! whom I shall not be able to react by personal solicitation. There vii i be good hall, good floor, ano good music. Everybody that come. Twill have good time"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-08
FISHERiMEN'S BALL
 IS GREAT SUCCESS

One of the most largely attended and one of the most enjoyable dances in Juneau this season was the annual Fishermen's Ball, which was held in A. B. Hall Saturday night and which was sponsored this year by Ralph Reischl, Manager of the Juneau agency of the Union Oil Company.
 Several old-time dances were in- cluded. in the program, much to the delight of everybody.
 Two orchestras, Harry Krause's and Harry Brandt's, furnished music for the occasion.
 A delicious punch was served
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-08
KAHER DAMAGE SUIT STARTED
 IN DIST. COURT
Woman's s Suit for $6, 300 Against Landlord in
 Local Court Today

Evidence was being heard today in the United States district court before Federal Judge Justin w. Harding, in the damage suit of Mrs. Peter Erig against Joe Kaher. She is asking for $6.300 for al leged pedsonal injuries due, she claims, to forcible ejcction from cabin she rented from MT Kaier.
 The jury was obtained yester- day and one or two witnesses were called to the stand for the plaintiff. It is expected the trial will last through most of Wednes- days session.
 Jurors in the case are: Mrs Hans Berg, Mrs. John Mclaughlin, A. F Granberg, Mrs. w. s. George, F. A. J. Gallwas, Mrs. Harry Stonehouse, H. O. Adams, Mrs. J. B. Eroland, Mrs. J. T. Selby Mrs s. P. Raymond, Mrs. J. c. Me Bride and B. H. Howard.
 Ihursday suit against CheSe- pro Bros, & Robbins, Inc, o. D. Lacs and F.. D. Leet, as co-partners of the Alaska Fish Brokeraga Company, and O. D. Leet, indi- vidually, by the Juneau Lumber Mills, is slated to be tried. The mill is suing for s2,2oO with per cent interest after January 1, 1930, and $200 attorneys fee, alleging repayment for 2,630 fish boxes delivered to the defendants.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-08

birds. This action removed the incentive for commercialized ex- ploitation of these birds by market gunners. This accomplishment to- gesher with the elimination oi spring shooting fully justifies the Intervention Of the United States Government"
 Federal acquisition of bird-refuge lands has @ tWo-fold ohiective: CD Establishment of sanctuaries to preserve and improve the nat ural environment essential to water l fowl, particularly in areas where long drcughts have seriously re- l duced their numbers; @ acquisi- ton of lands, in many cases cf ,ow productive value, thereby dis trlbuting money to landowners who otherwise would have little opportunity for sale. This has al- ready helped somewhat to relieve unfavorable economic conditions,
 Economic Functions
 The report calls attention to ths expansion in recent years in tAs 1 bureaus economic functions, in lrluding leadership in the control oi injurious forms of wild life andre g. al ch on fur farming, rabbit rais.
 ing, and the reindeer industry. Tht
 bureau. MT. Reddington explains
 seeks to serve the best interests O
 the animals and birds and also o
 the people. It works for the pre-
 seryation of valuable, interesting
 and harmless animals and birds
 experiments in the propagation Q these valuable in captivity, ant leads in the cooperative control o species that locally become econ ically injurious. The idea of ex termination of any form. he em phasizes, is abhorent, though mis interpretation may lead to an i'm } pressicn in some quarters that tn : bureau seeks to exterminate som ? species. The bureau is convince l that, though some forms must b 9 curEed, the approximation of repre- . sentatives of all forms in their na l tural habitats will lead to an in ) creased appreciation of their es y thetoc and economic importance. e In order that it's control prae c tices might be fully understoo;
 the Biological Survey proposed
 joint investigation by the Burea . and the American Society of Man $ malogists. The substance of tf . majority of the reports was the $ the bureaus employees are rt
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-08

Obligation was for a 15-year period, with the proViso that it should ccntinue automatically thereafter f.cm year to year. There has been no serious dsnand for lessening the restriction terms of the act or for liberalising it's hunting pro- visions.
 Accomplishments in making this treaty effective are summarized as fellows: CD Continuous protection .c migratory nongame blrds and to certain species of game birds that had become seriously depleted; t2) prohibition Of the sale and spring shooting of migratory gam, birds; (3) establishment of close season districts based on the timel cs migratory flights; t4) establish nert of maximum daily bag limits (5) limiting the methods and means for taking migratory game birds; (6) restricting the hours oi hunting; CD limiting to two days bag the number of birds that may De transported in interstate com merce in a calender week; @, placing most of the shore birds iE the close season; ts) reducing tn bag limits on ducks and geese ant limiting the number that may b had in possession; d0 encourage ing the propagation of waterfow in captivity under permit; and dl limiting the possession of migrator, game birds to a period not exceed ing 10 days after the end of tn open season.
 Game Bird Sale
 "The most effective Federal ac ton to maitain waterfowl" say the report, has been the prohibi t...a to maintain waterfowl" say
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-08
HAYNES MEN SENTENCED
 TO TERMS IN SKAGWAY

Roy E. Compton, Eaines, was yesterday sentenced to servce GO
 days in the Skagway Federal jail for
 manufacturing and possessing in- toxicating liquor, according to ad- vices received by United States
 Marshal Albert White. George M Nelson was sentenced to serve three months in the same jail for attempted assault with a dangerous weapon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-08

Quartz and placer location mo- tices at The Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-08

BETTER than ever - Winter & Pond service. adv