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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-16
IN LONDON ON BANK
 RATE DECISION

London, July 16- (UP) - The staid old "city" district of London and its ultra a-conservative stock exchange were thrown into mo- mentary excitement to-day when an official messenger created his- tory by an error in announcing the bank rate decision.
 The messenger enormously flashed A per cent" indicating a rise of one half of one per cent, upon the official electric indicators of the stock exchange although actually the rate remained un- changed at 3h per cent. Such a mistake is without precedent.
 As the false message went out, the waiting throng of brokers, bankers representatives and others rushed to exits and broadcast the news throughout the world. Stock markets everywhere were startled although at first rise was deemed not unnatural in view of financial developments elsewhere.
 Within 10 seconds, however, the false announcement disappeared from the indicators, to be followed within a few minutes by a flash, mo change" this created general relief and steadied markets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-16
DON M0YLE MAY
 FLY PACIFIC BUT
 UNDER HANDICAP

los Angeles, July 16-(UP)-lf Don Moyle flies the Pacific ocean, from Tokio to Seattle, the plaudits of the multitude may ring in his ears, filtered through jail bars Movie was found guilty of driving while intoxicated. It appeared from the evidence that with 10,- 900 automobiles on Hollywood boulevard at the moment he was unfortunate enough to hit one driven by Municipal Judge Georgia Bullock for collision.
 Thirty days, and three years probation" said Judge B. B. Key Schauer sternly. Then a probation officer whispered in the jurist's ear 'I am informed that you plan to fly the Pacific some time next month" continued the judge, clear ing his throat. "If you return here your flight successful, you must promise to report at the county jail October to serve your sentence. Good luck, and fast track"
 Moyle was uncOmmunicativc about his proposed flight, but 1t was learned on good authority he will use the plane flown by Harold Bromley in an unsuccessful at tempted flight from Japan to the United States
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-16
Later Summons Ambulance For
 Woman Gas Victim
Police Find Wilmington Dressed in Bloody Surgical Gown and Plenty of Stains About house-Be- Iieved Mentally Unbalanced and Ordered Kept Under Observation-Disclosures for Wife Soon Lifted When Woman Is Located With Relatives

day in snakes. real, wild ones, all colors and sizes.
 The police on learning of the fake ambulance call decided that the best place for the doctor was police headquarters. Detectives William Foley and Cornelius shan nahan were sent to the Oak street home to escort the well-known coolred physician to the station. They found several windows in the house smashed and the furniture tossed around. They made q thorough search of the premsies, but found nothing to indicate that the doctor had any surgical pa tients in concealmcnt.
 Dr Richard Hinchey examined Dr Wilmington this afternoon. 1t is believed that he has suffered q complete mental breakdown and may be kept under observation for a few days pending a more thorough test of his faculties.
 To-day's incident makes the fourth time the doctor has been an official guest at police headquar- ters. He was arrested q year ago for abetting in case where a young colored fellow posed and practised here as a doctor. That friend is now q fugitive from jus tice and of parts unknown.
 The presence of blood Is still a mystery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-16
COL0RED DOC SEES SNAKES, CALLS POLICE
Stany Brought
 Here And Typed
Confesses to Shooting Farmland in Mistake for Own
 Father ....

William Stany, 24, of Woodbury, who confessed to the state police yesterday that he mistook John Za- viso, a farmland, for his own fath- CT when he fired two shots at him early Tuesday morning was brought to Waterbury today from Beacon Falls. After being photographed and fnger-printed the accused youth was returned to the state po- lice barracks at Beacon Falls. It was expected that he would be taken to Woodbury this afternoon and given a. preliminary hearing on the charge of assault with intent to kill.
 Zaviso, who was wounded in the head by the accused youth, is re- covering at the Waterbury hospital. He was not seriously injured. Young Stany, who left his home about two months ago following quarrel with his father was captured yes- terday noon by State Trooper Will liam Murphy and Detective Joseph Bender of the local detective bu- reau. Following a lengthy quizz the young man broke down and admit ted that he was out to get his father and shot Zaviso by mistake. He laid in ambush in lot near his
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-16
AUTHOR DRESSER
 HAS NEW FIGHT
One of His Novels Was Not Screened to Suit Him So He Goes 10 Court

White Plains, x. r., July l6.- tCP)-The next round in the legal battle between Theodore Dreiser, author of An American Tragedy" and the Paramount Publix corporation. whom he charges with turning his novel in- to a Hollywood Version of a Murder in it's screen translation. is scheduled for next Wednesday in supreme court here.
 At that time the author who re- gently was involved in the famous skipping episode with Sinclair Lewis will ask for permanent injunction to restrain the moving picture cOmpany> from showing the screen version of the book.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-16
George w. Beach
 Is HOnOred
Is Elected to Executive BOard-McLean Re-
 elected.

Superintendent of Police Joseph H. Mclean was reelected mem- Der of the executive board of the Connecticut Police Chiefs Asso- citation at their annual convention in East Haven yesterday. Former Superintendent George NJ. Beach was made an honorary member of the board.
 Tn addition to the annual gath ering of police chiefs delegates to the 29th annual session of the State Police Aid Association also met. disposed of considerable bus mess and elected officers. Water bury's delegation included: Ser geant Luke Errico and Patrolmen John Shea, John Murphy, John McMahon. Joseph Phelan, Patrick McCabe and William Duggan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-16

nection with the annual Longwood Bowl tournament.
 Miss Greef, seeded sixth, en- tered the semi finals by her victory over Miss Merrill in an extra-set match, 6-3, 3-6, 6.-3.
 The Dedham girl is ranked sec- ond nationally.
 Other quarter-final results to- day were:
 Sarah Palfrey, Brookline, beat Edith Sigourney, Boston, 6-4, G.
 Dorothy Andrus, Stamford, Conn, beat Dorothy Weisel, Sac ramento. Cal, 9-7, 6-4.
 Josephine Cruikshank, Santa Ana, Cal, beat Baroness Levi, of New York, 4-6, 9-7, 6-2.
 The defeat of Miss Weisel also was an upset, since the Califor- mia girl was seeded second, where as Miss Andrus was in the ranks of the unseeded.
 Miss Cruikshank's win over Baroness Levi was the reverse of the outcome of their meeting in last years national singles cham pionshiD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-16
HIGH PLATFORM DIVING CONTEST
 WAS DECIDED
Georgia Coleman of Los Angeles Was Victor Tine Sister of Helen Meany Was Second

New York, July 16-(UP)- Miss Georgia Coleman, of the Los Angeles A. C., successfully de- tended her high-platform diving title at the beginning of the sec ond days completition in the na- tional outdoor women's A. A. U. swimming championships at the Bronx beach pool today.
 Miss Francis Meany. womens Swimming Association or New York and sister of Helen Meany, was second. Miss Mary Hagan, also of the New York W. s. A.. was third.
 Miss Coleman scored 86.31 out of a possible 100 points. Miss Meany had 79.31, Miss Hagan 54.32.
 Miss Coleman's victory placed the Los ngeles A. C. in second place with a total team score of six points.
 Washington A. C. holds the lead with 10 points. all of which were scored by Miss Helen Madison last night when she won both the 100 meter and one-mile free style races.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-16
oAKvILLE
Death Claims
 Mrs Zappone
A Husband, Son and Two
 Daughters. Survive

Mrs Maria (Valerio) Zappone, 63. wife of Antonio Zappone, died yesterday morning at her home on Tarbell avenue. Mrs Zappone was born in Italy coming to this coun- try 35 years ago, and had been resident of Oakville and Waterbury ever since. She Is survived by her husband; one son, John; two daughters, Mrs John Tringa ana Mrs Albert Martinson. both of oak vile: three grandchildren, one brother, Antonio Valerie of Water bury and one sister. Mrs James Testa, of Elkhart. Ind.
 The funeral will take place to- morrow morning at 8.:3O o'clock from the house, to St Mary Mageda- lene's church, where a solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Cal vary cemetery.
 School Class Pictures
 Saturday morning the members of the graduating class of the South Junior high school will re- ceive their class picture if they call at the school. Miss Ethel Wilson, secretary to the principal will be on hand to distribute the pictures and she suggests that all of the pupils be present at 10 o'clock in order that the distribution may be com- pleted at once.
 Many of this years class will en- ter high school in the fall. Some of the girls will enter the Catholic high school in Waterbury. but the lz, hnVQ will go to Watertown high.
 Military Funeral
 The funeral of John Parello. son of MT and Mrs Nicola Parello Of Martone street, was held this morn- ing at S:15 o'clock from his home to St Mary Magdalene's church where a requiem mass was. cele- brated at 9 o'clock. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. Military services were held at the grave.
 Board of Relief
 The members of the board of re- lief of the village meet Monday evening, July 27, from to 9 o'clock. This meeting is held for the taxpayers who have any com plaints to make in regard to the taxes of the Oakville fire district. Taxes are due August Is. Members of the board are Fred R. Alfred, Harris Scott and Frank Konaout. William c. McGowan is clerk.
 Mrs William Braun of Clematis avenue entertained the past week her sister, Mrs Ernest Rauch and daughter Florence of Jackson Heights, N. Y. They left this morn inr to visit other relatives in New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-16
Eastern Point Golf
 And Chestnut Hill
 Tennis Games Today

Eastern Point, Conn, July 16.- UPD-Miss Edith Quier of Read ing, Pa, to-day defeated Mrs Dor othy Campbell Hurd of Philadel- phia 2 up and 1 to play in the semi final round of the 18th wo- mems invitation golf tournament at Shenacossett Country club. Miss Outer and the golfer she eliminated each have two legs on the Griswold trophy.
 Miss Quier will battle for per manent possession of the trophy tomorrow when she faces Mrs Leo Federman of New York. who won her way into the finals to- day by defeating Miss Mary Louise Congdon of New London 2 and l.
 Miss Outer and Mrs Hurd, play ing close to mems par all the way, were 37-37 at the end of the out going nine holes. Miss Outer picked up strokes on the 1t1h and 18th holes and halved the re- mainder.
 Chestnut Hill, Mass, July 16.- UP)-Mary Greef of Kansas City, Mo, to-day eliminated Marjorie Morrill, of Dedham, top-seeded player in the women's singles com petition being conducted in con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-16
$500 TABLE GOES
 TO STOREHOUSE
An Elegant Affair Used By the WiCkersham Board Put Away for Present

Washington, July 16-UP)- The $90O table around which the Wickersham commission deliber- ated has been put in storage for use by future Hoover missions.
 It is an elegant piece of furni- ture-so elegant that congress threatened to cut off the commis- sion's appropriation when it learned about purchase of the ta- ble. Leather-covered furniture used by the commission, then installed in the White House executive of- fees Is the finest ever used there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-16
Child Taken
 Suddenly III Rushed to Waterbury HOs- pital From Home on PembertOn Street

A seventeen-mon child, Arthur, Oliver. of IA Pemberton street was rushed to the Water bury hospital this morning shortly before noon hour in a serious con- dition. The child was in a state of convulsions. Dr Joseph Hetzel of the hospital staff answered the emergency call and worked over the child pending it's removal. Dr M. A. Green was later called into the case.
 The infant from all indications had found a bottle containing some pills, possibly combination of cascara and strychnine and ate one or two of the tablets. He went into convulsions shortly afterwards and gave his mother and some neighbors bad fright. The baby was reported in a much improved condition this afternoon at the hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-16
Albert B. Fall llHome Under Guard ToKeep
 Away The Curious

Fall, former secretary of interior who must spend one year and q day in prison on charges of &C., cepting a bribe while in office."
 The curious loitered about the Fall home today, despite the warn- ing. The Fall family called for police assistance last night when many persons remained on the grounds after dark. Two patrol men came to the mansion in- specting the grounds and left after posing the sign.
 Secrecy was maintained about the time and method of Falls depart ure for Santa Fe where he will enter prison.
 His efforts to avoid publicity have resulted in Warden Ed Swope of the penitentiary an- nouncing no photographers or newspapermen will be allowed on the prison grounds when Fall is admitted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-16

Telephone alarms about snakes invading a residence at 1S5 Oak street followed by call for an ambulance for woman, who had been asphyxia' d by gas, led to :he arrest of Dr Frazier WhittingtOn, local colored physician, and his detention at police headquarte for observation as to his mental condition. The discovery of blood stains in the Whittingham hon.a and the unexplained absence Of the doctors wife set the police on a dizzy chase for an hour or two to determine whether or not any one had been murdered or slashed. The doctor was attired in his sur gical gown when the police ac- rived. The garment was covered with blood. It was question then of the authorities finding the body" Word was later received at police headquarters which end- ed the mystery, Mrs Wilmington being safe with friends in another part of the city.
 Lieutenant John Dunphy desk officer at police headquarters re- ceived call about 10 o'clock this morning. The party on the other end of the wire was very positive that he had observed snakes crawl inS about the kitchen of his home. They're not trained snakes, for ] could talk to them and make them do anything I wished.
 Another heat victim," exclaim- ed the lieutenant.
 A few minutes later the Water bury hospital officials informed the police that they had received an emergency call for an ambulance. The supposed victim was q woman. The ambulance was sent with plenty of speed to Oak street. The interne, which accompanied the machine, was startled for few minutes on entering the house to discover blood splattered around the house and Dr Wilmington parading about in his professional garb. The doe knew nothing about gas. He was specializing to-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-16
Woodward Dies,
 Appendicitis Victim
Retired Business Man and Golf Enthusiast Succumbs
 to OperatiOn-Burial in WatertOwn

lapse and passed away about [ o'clock this morning. He is sur vived by his wife, Helen. and one daughter. Marion, who have been spending the summer at Water town.
 Mir Woodward was well known among the golf enthusiasts of Wa tertown. Notwithstanding his age he was very, keen player ana almost q daily participant in me sport. During the winter months he played at Pinehurst with some of the nations best known players. He was a close friend and admirer of his fellow townsman, Bobby Jones, king of golfdom.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-16
NICELY DRESSED
 WOMAN SUICIDES
Leaped to Her Death From Float Into the Charles River This Morning

Boston. July 16-fCPD-A styi- ishly- dressed woman, tentatiNc!y identified as Mrs Herman Sllis, 5o' of Erookline, leaped to her dea'f in the Charles river to-day from float on the Boston bank, near Harvard bridge.
 Residents who saw the suicide leap called police, and the body was quickly recovered, but ehorts 10 revive her enroute 10 Beth ls- rae hospital failed. She was pro- nounced dead on arrival
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-16
SCHEME TO KILL
 GRASSHOPPERS
Farmer in Nebraska Gets It Up and He Has Been Very Successful

Blomofield, Ncb, July l6.-
 UP) Raymond Johnson has decreed death by clectrocution for hordca of Grasshoppers which have been eating up his Grain and has rigged up novel Contriv- ance to carry out his wholesale executions. Tn" farmer has riGged up finely strung screen on the front of his automobile, charged the wires with an alter hating electric current and as he drives through the fields, the hop pers swarm against the screen by the hundreds and are killed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-16

home expecting that his father would appear, as has been his cus- tom for years, in search of COW. By chance, however, Zaviso was the first on the scene and received the shot. The youth then fled, toss- ing his gun into some bushes. A search was conducted yesterday and today for the weapon.
 A. s. Stany, father of the &C., cused youth, has no i'll feelings against the lad and in fact pities him. He has announced that he will go to his defense when the case is tried. MT Stany considers his son as being somewhat queer. mem tally and declared that he has not bee n right in years:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-16
WATERBURY PRODUCT
 MARKET
Furnished by Connecticut Depart ment of Agriculture-B. P.
 Storrs, Local Agent

N-
 ment of Agriculture-B. P.
 Storrs, Local Agent
 Thursday, July 16--First native cucumbers made their appearance selling for mostly for $2.25 per bushel. Native peppers also were arriving to some extent and sold mostly for 75 cents per half-bushel basket. It is expected that larger and better peppers will be brought in a little later.
 Supplies generally were fairly liberal on the morning produce market while demand was about normal resulting in few price changes.
 Native sweet corn was more freely offered and sold out well, white corn mostly for $500 per 100 ears and yellow for $4.00. Toma- toes from nearby were little more freely offered meeting with an active demand. Most sales of well packed stock were at $3.50 per half-bushel basket where one or two basket lots were involved. Quantity sales were mostly at $500. A few baskets sold as hign as $4.00.
 Unless otherwise stated quota tiOns are based on sales of good mcrchantablc products to retailers at formers market or by whole salcrs).
 FRUITS.
 Apples, southern 2.OO-2.5O bu., canatloupes, yves crH 2.25 800 crate; cherries, sour $50 400 crate; entrants 300 $50 crate: hucklebcrrics .16-.2O qt.; raspbcr- rics. rcd $50 500 crate, black 5.OO.5.50 crate; oranges 5.OO-6.OO box; peaches, southern 2.25.3.OO crate.
 VEGETABLES.
 Beans, wax .75 100 bu., flat green .75.1.OO., round green .S0- IS bu.; bcets .25-.35 doz. bchs.; broccoli .8O-75 box; cabbage .8O- .75 box; carrots .25..35 dog. bcl,s.; cauliflOwcr 1.25.2.OO box; corn. na- tive 3.OO-4.OO 100 ears; cucumbers. native 2.OO.2.25 bu.; lettuce. icc- berg .8O.1.OO box; head .75.1.OO box, romaine 50 .75 box: peas 2.0O-2.25 bu.: peppers, native 1.5O- 200 bu.; potatoes 2.75-3.1O bbl.; rhubarb .3O..35 doz. bchs.: scal- lions .15-.2O dog. bchs.; spinach .75.1.OO bu., New eZaland .5O..6O bu.: squash .5O..7O doz.; tomatoes, native 3.O0.3.50 # bu.
 POULTRY PRODUCTS.
 Conn. eggs per doz.; Newlaid Fancy .SS; Special .35..38; Extra .33..35; Gathered .3O-.33; Newlaid Medium .33; mediums .28 80; western. firsts-cxtra .21-27; live, fowl 1928 h.. brOilcrs, rocks .25- .28 h., Reds .23..25 h., LcghOrnS .18-.23 h.; dressed. fowl .27..3O h., brOilcrs .35..4O lb.
 LIVESTOCK and MEAT.
 Butcher stock, cows .O3.05 h.. calves .O0-.12 lb.; meats, beef .f1- .15 h., veal .12..1S h.. lamb .1S- .22 h., pork. lOins .16-.21 h., pork, local dressed .12..15 lb.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-16

David Woodward, 75. retired business man and well known go1 enthusiast of Atlanta, Ga, died this mopning at the Waterbury hospital. The body was later removed to his summer residence in Watertown from where the funeral will be held Saturday afternoon with bur ial in Evergreen cemetery.
 The deceased underwent an op- eration for appendicitis on July y. He rallied for d few days ana It was encouragingly reported that he Uas expected to recover. Yester- day. however, he suffered re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-16
ORDER ISSUED FOR
 RELEASE OF Dl RlENZO.

RienZo, 30, of thls city from the New Haven county jail was passed by Judge Frank P. McEvoy In su- perior court today. DiRienZo has served about year at the county jail for his attack with razor on two local women on Bank street. Attorney John T. Monzani appeared in behalf of the accused before Judge McEvoy. The man is to be placed on probation until his court costs are paid
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-16
THOMASTON
Consumers Claim
 Water Dirty
May Filter Water to Avoid
 Continued Trouble

The directors of the Thomaston Water company have received nu- merous complaints rom the con- sumers in ThomastCn in regard to the condition of tle water which comes from the "'homastOn reser- voir, the water not only has an odor but is unfit to use for the washing of clothing and although it is reported safe to drink many people are unable to use 1t. The directors are doing all within their power to change this condition, and in conjunction with James A. New lands, state chemist and engineer are looking into the feasibility of installing filter in an effort to clear up the water The sample of the water is sent to the state lab. oratory each week to be analysed and Is reported safe for drinking and cooking purposes.
 Castle To Remain Open For
 Business
 The story that the Castle the the inn on the Thomaston- Water. bury road, was to close during the hot weather proved to be only a rumor and the reporter wishes to to retract the statement that ap- peared in this paper Wednesday evening. The owners-Johnston and KeoGle,' stated last evening they had no intention of closing the "CastIet," and it would remain open for business as usual.
 Coroner Herman Holds Inquest
 Samuel A. Herman of Winsted, coroner. conducted an inquest into the death of Michael Sholths We'd nesday. The youth, age 12 years, was struck by an automobile on Main street on the evening of July 12th and died few minutes later. Nine witnesses were examind at the hearing. Abraham Kuperman of Torrington, driver of the car, was placed under $1,000 bonds to await the finding of the coroner. Officer James P. Ryan investigated the accident, and summoned the witnesses.
 Janet Fraser Celebrated Birthday y
 Miss Janet Fraser. daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Fraser of High street entertained a party of her girl friends at her home yesterday afternoon in honor of her 18th Games were enjoyed and lunch was served.
 Ball Game This Evening
 The Kacey Boys club ball team will play the Boys club of Canaan on the Sanford avenue field this evening in a twilight game. The ocal team defeated Canaan in the alter place last week by the score If 5 to 1.
 Catherine Anderson Gives Party
 Miss Catherine Anderson cele- brated her 4th birthday at the home of her parents. MT. and Mrs. George Anderson on Clay street by party of his play mates. Lunch was served and games were enjoyed.
 Annual Picnic Postponed
 The annual Sunday school picnic of the Methodist Episcopal church, for this Friday, has been for one week and will be held on July 25th at Rockwell park in Bristol.
 The regular meeting of the Vet erans of Foreign Wars auxiliary will be held in their club rooms this evening at 8 o'clock. Reports will be made by the delegates who attended the encampment depart ment meeting at this time and a large meeting is desired.