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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03
FLIGHT TO PARIS STARTED TO-DAY
 AT LONG ISLAND
Mrs Beryl Hart and Captain Wm s. MacLaren, Left at $50 for Two Stop Trip to Europe

North Beach Airport. l.. l., Jan. 3.-(UP) Mrs. Beryl Hart and Capt. William s. MacLaren left here to-day in a Bellanca seaplane on q two-stop flight for Paris.
 The first goal of the flyers was Bermuda. some TOO miles to the southwest. From there they planned to hop to the Azores. The purpose of the flight, they said, was to dem- onstrate the feasibility of round trip air transportation between America and Europe over the southern route.
 Dr. James II. kimball, meteorol- ogist of the government weather bureau here. forecasted favorable weather for the first leg of the flight.
 Capt. MacLaren was at the con trols of the plane as it soared away from North Beach airport at $50 a. m. It was still dark when the craft, after circling the bay once. headed southeastward-a dim white blur in the fain moonlight.
 Capt. MacLaren, who is co-pilot. said he and Mrs. Hart expected to arrive in Bermuda in eight hours.
 The "Tradewind, as the plan was named, carried a small amount of payload.
 The two pilots, who spent several months preparing for the flight, in- tend 10 refuel in Bermuda and start
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03
THE 0UTP0STS IN NICARAGUA ARE
 STRENGTHENED
Patrols Still Search for the Bandits Who Ambushed and Killed 8 Marines and Wounded Two

Managua. Nicaragua Jan B. UP)--U. S. marine outposts in Nicaragua were strengthened to-day against possible bandit attacks, while strong patrol searched the depart ment of Nueva Segovia for the in- surgents who killed eight marines and wounded two others from am bush.
 Two attacks on the civil guard barracks at Quilali were reported by
 the commanding officer there. Both
 were repulsed. The bandits fled to 1 the south, leaving one known dead, There were no casualties among the civil guards. The bandits were well supplied with arms and ann munition and had two machine guns. Six bandits were killed near Sisle | in an encounter with a detachment commanded by Lieutenant Stuart. Twenty seven men repulsed an att tack by 35 bandits, commanded by a leader named Sequeira. The civil
 guards suffered no casualties. The second chief of the bandit group was killed and supplies of clothing, ammunition and bombs were cap- tured.
 The bodies of the maines killed from ambush ednesday had been
 brought here to-day. They had been mutilated with machetes and strip
 ped of clothing and shoes. The ann
 pushing party was estimated at 200
 or twenty to one against the ten ma
 rines caught by heavy cross fire from
 automatic rifles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03
G0SS WILL MAKE SOME
 CHANG
Applicants to the United States Naval Academy Must Also Qualify as AviatOrs -12 Applying for the Place

Drastic changes in recommending applicants to the United States Naval Academy, including the requirement that all those seeking admittance must not only qualify for boat ser- vice, but also for aerial activities, have been adopted by Congressman E w. Goss of this city, it was learned today. Furthermore. in an interview with Congressman Goss, in which he verified the above, it was learned that no politics will be al- lowed to enter into the recommend ing of names to the officials at Washington for appointments either to West Point or the Naval Academy as far as fifth congressional district candidates are concerned.
 Today Congressman Goss left his home on Prospect street with twelve applicants for the Naval Academy. Out of this total he will pick one principal, an alternate and a second alternate, to be recommended to Congress not later than March.
 Congressman Goss, before leaving
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03
FOX HUNTING IN IRELAND IS ON
 THE UPGRADE
It Is Attracting More Amer= ican and British Visitors To-day Than Since War Ended

Dublin. Jan 3 (UP)-Foxhu hunting Is on the upgrade in the Irish Free State and, in, consequence. is at tracting more and more American and English visitors.
 Never since the war has the Irish season, now progressing. been so successful. This largely is due to the increased cooperation between the hunt authorities and the farm CTS. bitches and fences are now properly looked after, and the seri- ous menace of barbed wire is grad ually being eliminated.
 Many country houses are packed with American and other sportsmen. who are hunting with such we'll known packs as the Killing Kildares. the Meath and Westmeath, the Dun hallow iCork), and the Galway Blazers.
 John Rice, of Breeneck, New York, has intimated that he Is ar ranging to bring over number of Americans in January to hunt Tn different parts of Ireland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03

Yesterday and to-day unusual ac- tivity in the street departments s snow removal work was apparent and Secretary Kelly was the re- cipient of many congratulations. At the same time great concern over the outcome of Superintendent Bradley's illnesss was heard on all sides to-day. At the hospital 1t was said that he was resting comfort ably with the date of the pending operation not yet set.
 Yesterday and to-day Secretary Kelly. with the aid of Superintend- ent Bradley's aides, directed the snow removal job in Waterbury. Considerable headway has been made in clearing the highways. All the main streets have been chopped clear of their ice and on the side streets ways have been cleared to storm water drains so that in the event of rain or @ sudden thaw no flooding will occur.
 On the side streets, also, the drifts cast up by the street depart ments blows are now being levelled
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03

In the marshaIs simply furnished room, Madame Joffre, his daughter Madame Laffilee, his staff officers and doctors. and a few monks were gathered at the bedside as death came.
 Heart exhaustion, which followed severe attack of arterio -sclerosiS and gangrene. was announced by Joffre's physicians as the cause of death.
 For eight days the illustrious sol- dier had remained alive. amazing his countrymen and physicians alike, though the remarkable strength of his heart. His body was greatly emaciated toward the last. He was hardly recongiZable and his loose frame contrasted strangely with the bulky figure that turned the German armies back when Paris was threat ened.
 Madame Joffre stood at the head of the Marshal's bed, but she could
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03

If the Charter commissions re- port is carried out those who will be stripped of their present authority include Louis A. Walsh, Joseph SuNenheimer, Harry B. Dow. Thomas G. Smith and c. F. G. Schirmer, making up the personnel of the zon- ing board of appeals, and Thomas F. Moore, Executive Thomas P. Kelly, ex-Mayor Francis r. Guilfoile, Hugh l.. Thompson and Attorney Charles F. Hart, Jr, making up the com mission on city planning.
 Under the act proposed to the 1881 legislature by the Charter com mission, "the board of works shal! propose a comprehensive city plan and zoning system and change therein as justified from time to time; and pass on appeals from ad- ministrative decisions under the city plan and zoning ordinances and building ordinances in effect.
 The charter commission would have the building inspector work un- der the board of works and any decisions of his concerning the city planning or zoning ordinances. not satisfactory to property owners, would be appealed to the board of works instead of to the present Zon- ing or city planning commissions A. the present time, also. the prop erty owners not content with the decisions of the building inspectors are entitled to appeal to the city board of arbitration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03
BANDIT AND HIS >CIfL AST0UNDED
 BOSTON POLICE
They Robbed Taxi-Driver, Then Broke Into Harvard Apartment and C0Olly Cooked Their Lunch

Cambridge, Mass, Jan 3.-(UP)- A bandit and his girl accomplice amazed police early to-day by breaking into a Harvard students apartment and coolly preparing themselves a meal after robbing a taxi driver of his cab and $3.
 Shortly before midnight the cou- pie rode to Cambridge from North station, Boston, in a cab driven by Cornelius B. Chase. On Chauncy street Chase was relieved of all but 50 cents of his money. and the cou- pie drove off in the cab.
 Later, Fred Forrest, janitor in an apartment block which caters to students, saw 8 light burning in the apartment of Gerard Carton, who he knew was not at home. He knocked on the door and a man responded. At Q table was young woman en- toying a light supper. In answer to a question the man replied Carton was not at home.
 Forrest informed the intruder that women were not allowed in the apartments. After the couple left the ia anitor noticed a taxi outside. He notified police and learned 1t was the same cab used in the holdup. Entrance to the apartment was gained by removing window screen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03
DIVORCED WIFE
 OF KING CAROL
 LEAVES RUMANIA

Vienna. Jan 3.-(UP)-Possibi of final break between King Carol of Rumania and his divorced wife. the former Princess Helene of Greece, was seen to-day in reports that Helene had left Bucharest sud- denly. Helene was a passenger on westbound express train. it was reported here. It was uncertain whether she was en route to Sinaia, in Rumania, to esta blish a perman- ent residence, or whether she was going to Switzerland.
 Helene has refused to become re- conciled with Carol since he re- turned to the Rumanian throne last June. Carols coronation has been postponed pending reconciliation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03
Joffre's Life At a Glance

Born 12, 1852, at Rvcrsaltcs  service with After the on Took in the 1885 years in French IndO-China chief engineers. Returned to Paris in railway regiment Sent to the Senegal a military railroad Headed Madagascar organize 
 19O commanding to the Conseil Supericur
 In 1911 made chief of the general staT
  on advisor
  made o France.
 the 1917 America and helped he u Academy 19, 1918.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03
EINSTEIN WILL FAIL TOPROVE
 HIS THEORIES

New Haven, Conn, Jan 3.--(UP) -Einstein's theory of relativiity contains inconsistency. mystery and paradox" Dr Glen Fl. Draper of the United States naval observatory at Washington told the American Astronomical association. which finished three-day meeting at Yale university to-day.
 "Einstein's theory" said Dr Dra- per. lis perfectly true as an exact statement. but not single theory has been advanced which is free of some inconsistency. mystery or par adox."
 The speaker saw the failure of the German scientists theory in It's failure to comprehend that a the- ory, to be known must be realized and ''effect coordination with things already yeallxsd.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03
NO ONE FLUNKS AT THIS SCHOOL
 IN RACINE, IND.
Gilbert Knapp Grade School Is Known as the "Stu= dents Paradise" Because of Its Methods

Racine, Jan (UP)-At Gilbert Knapp grade school here no one is "fiunked" and the institution is known as the students paradise"
 The educational methods intro- duced by Principal Frank Mccall are unique in Wisconsin. Pupils are divided into three groups except- ional. average and backward.
 Instead of being required to spend a standard length of time in each class. the students are advanced ac- cording to ability. Bright pupils are not permitted to skip grades but they may complete the six years in- struction in five or five and one half years.
 When a student in he highest group Is unable to hvrp up wt.. hts classmates he is transferred to the average unit. When an average or backward student shows increased capabilities he is dvanced according Ays
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03
Charter Board
 Crashing Some
 More Positions
If the Recommendations Go Through Several Citizens Now Holding Down Places in Various Depts Will Be Out ONE CITY ASSESSOR ONLY
 WOULD BE HOLDING JOB

city planning commission and the zonng board of appeals and the vng of the both these bodies the board proposed recommendation of the Waterbury Charter commission legislature learned today The Charter commissions report being completed and will be ready for Gov John H. TrumbulIs perua Monday. it is expected.
 The Charter recommends the elimination of the board of assessors naming of ty This would mean the cutting board of The reen members Hanan John H. C Thomas Shanna han Arthur Bronson Arthur Nelson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03
CLOSE FRIEND OF PRESIDENT WAS
 FORCED TO QUIT
George Akers0n, Secretary to Hoover, Obliged to Leave, Because Salary Paid Him Is Insufficient
- BY PAUL'R. MALLON

BY PAUL R. MALLON United Press Staff COrrespOndent)
 Washington, Jan 3-(UP)-The inner Hoover circle has lost another familiar figure.
 George Akerson, secretary to the executive and one of the pioneer Hoover-for-president men, is leav- ing Washington to accept a $30.O0O a year position on the executive staff of the Paramount Publix cor- poration in New York. He will or ganize new public relations de- partment for the motion picture concern.
 In disassociating himself from the chief" Akerson follows such former close associates of Mir Hoov- CT as William J. Donovan and Mrs
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03
PANAMA IS AWAITIN C
 PRESIDENT
Dr Ricardo J. Alfaro, Minis ter to Washington, Has Been Called Home By Re- vO1ters to Assume the Presidency

Panama City. Jan 3.--OUP)--A provisional government controlled Panama to-day as it awaited the decision of Dr Ricardo J. Alfaro, Panamanian minister in Washington, who was invited to accept the presi- dency of the nation.
 The supreme court accepted the resignation of President Don Flor encio Harmodio Arosemena and his cabinet, and named Dr Harmodio Arias, 44-year old attorney and pres ident of the Panama Bar association, as "secretary of the government and justice ncharge of the govern ment.' Dr Arias, as acting presi- dent. announced the formation of the following provisional cabinet
 Foreign affairs-Francisco Arias Parades.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03
HE FOOLED THE
 BANDIT TRIO

Stamford, Conn. Jan 3-tUP) .- Hereafter three Stamford bandits probably will believe only what they see. The armed trio held up Harry A Moehring. bookkceper at the James F. Fitzmaurice Coal company late last anight and demanded the days receipts.
 "The boss took 1t home with him. i" declared Moehring. "He left few minutes ago." After the bandits Departed, Moehring carefully picked sp . box containing $1,500 from the lottom of the safe and carried 1t to aa employers home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03
MARSHAL J0FFRE OF FRANCE DEAD
Great French Commander Of World War Fame Surrenders
 To Death For First Defeat

Chief of the French Called Made Gallant Effort Beat Off This Last EnemAt 83 This Morning. Bells Chapel Called Monks Mass Jore Passed Report
 All We'll Before the Supreme Commander of the Universe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03
Marshal Joffre Had Never Lost
 Battle Before
In the 78 Years of His Life There Was No Surrender to an Enemy Until Death Forced Him to Give Up
By RICHARD D. MIG MILAN

Paris $(UP)Marsha Joseph JoGrc great soldier who had
  as m
 fading tinkle of the chapel of de black smoks  esOulo of chapel,  ical alandme ediaeyaI Isettn to he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03
YOUNGEST SLAYER GIVEN CHANCE

Concord N. H.. Jan 3-(UP)-After being confined less than two years to the state industrial school Frank Rokas, 15 youngest person indicted for murder in New Hampshire has been released and placed in the care of a private family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03
FOUR RACE HORSES WERE BURNED

New Orleans, Jan 3-(UP)-Four race horses valued each burned to death early to-day when fire destroyed barn No Fairgrounds track here Lit tie Minister Ballot On Rustic and Honey Grove were the horses trapped in the stable and burned
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03
CHOPPED HOLE IN AUTO TOP

Boston, Jan 3-(UP)-ChOpping hole in the roof thieves stole 30 pairs of trousers and overas from the parked and locked automobile of Albert Horwitz sales man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03

Springfield, Mass, Jan 3-(UP)-Marred, divorced, remarried re-dvorced is the matrimonial record of MT and Mrs Henry C. Bouchie of Quincy The wife the latest decree the ground of cruel and abusive treat ment
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03

Riverside, Caf Jan 3--(UP)-Search renewed by deputy sherfs to-day for two who tarred and feahered Mrs Anna Wood at the isolated homestead where she keeps herd of goats in the San Jacnto foothills.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03
PROMISE HE NOW MAKES GOOD

Haverhill Mass, Jan 3-(UP)-'1f you ever get free, I'll give you job," William Knpe promised Thomas Mur phy when the latter given life term for murder in 19O7 Murphy recently paroled has just taken the job
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03
LQte Bulletins


Hartford Conn, Jan 3-(UP)-Accidentaly shot m the chest by revolver in his older brothers hands, Wa ter Sienkewicz 9, North Bloomfield had fighting chance for his life to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03
CUN BATTLE AT GERMAN STRIKE

Berlin, Jan 3-(UP)-One man was killed and several others were wounded in pistol battle between coal miners strikers and police Dusburg to-day reports received here said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03
Former City Clerk
 Kelly Is Temporary
 Supt. Of Streets
From the Looks of Things He Is Doing a Remarkably Good Job-Supt Brad- ley Is Still Very HI

City Clerk Thomas Kelly executive secretary Mayor Frank Hayes has action during "A hours and directing efficient the activities of the This made by the sudden illness Superintendent Streets Edward F. Bradley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03
BIRTHDAY FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Conway, N. H., Jan 8-(UP)-Robert Kennett, young millionaire cancelled plans for elaborate celebration of his birthday anniversary and instead gave party for the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03

MIR and fruit juice drink com. binnti0ns give wide variety for tho plentiful usc of W0rder's Safe Milks
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Jan 3.-(UP)-The treasury net balance on December 3l was S306, S03.3l9.55.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03

This wcck's special of Wordcn's Is MOCHA NUT ICE CREAM and STRAWBERRY. Mocha nut fec cream is . tasty pleasing comblna- mt. Order now from your nearest Wordcn's dealer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03
STOVE EXPLODED

Taranto, Jan 3-Luigi Coretti
 27. was killed and Francesca Magsi were seriously hurt when a stove exploded in the electric motors sec
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-30
Societies OF
Port Isabel
Churches Meet

PORT ISABEL. Aug. 10 The
Woman's Missionary OF the Meth
odist Church met Wednesday at
the home OF Mrs. Blaine Holcomb.
Mrs. @. r. Gail lead the lesson,
subject Federation OF Churches"
Active members names were list
&c and drawn as ROse-PetalS. and
will be shown special courtesy as
R~ose-Petals.
Mrs. Morris BObbitt will be hos
tess TO the society next wednesday.
Mrs. G. J. Weikel, superintendent
Of Bible and Mission Study, will
begin the mission study. The Chal-
lenge Of Change" Mesdames Weikel,
Mcdowell and Gail. attended the
day Bible school held at la Fer.a
and received many helps from Mrs.
Goodwin. which will make this
study more interesting and profit
able
The poster Community Vista
ton" made By Mrs. Mabel D. Hlck-
man will be mailed 10 Raymond
Vile III the delegates cannot attend
the WillaCy-CamerOn county zone
meeting Of the Missionary societies
Of the Methodist church held
September ?.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-30
DouLch
OfHarlingcn
CompLimented

Mrs. Mary Noses and Miss Julia
OBrien were Brownsville guests at
"A farewell shower Friday evening
given BY the Business and Profess
Sional Women's club Of Harlingen
tn honor Of Mrs. I'd. III. Doulch. who
Is 70 leave the early part OF the
week with her husband and son for
Eagle Pass where they are to make
their future home. The informal
affair took place In the home or
Mis-. Blanche Fulgham.
Bridge was an enjoyable diversion
for the evening. "A color nc Ot
PIN. and white was carried out IN
the floral adornment Of the rooms
and the refreshments served later
IN the evening.
Mrs. Doulch received many love-
ly gifts. About thirty or the club
members were present 20 bid her
farewell after being n -esident ~
Harrington for IN number OF years
and most active IN club and social
work Of that city. Mrs. Doulch was
n guest Of Mrs. Mary Moses tn
Brownsville during the past week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-30
PERSONALS


Mr.. and Mrs. ODE Lowry and
sons are guests Of relatives in
Wimberly.
Mrs. napkins and children left
Monday tor Rochelle TO visit with
Mrs. Hopkins mother.
Betty 10 Bourne OF santa Rosa
spent Monday here with relatives.
Mrs. I. p. Bourne and daughter
Mrs. Grayson Allen and Betty 10
Bourne were callers IN Mercedes
Tuesday.
Newton Kiemann OF San Benito
spent several days the first Of the
week with relatives here.
Mrs. Jessie Shirar and son Har-
old spent Monday IN Harrington
with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. ". IT. Johnson OF
McAllen were callers at the Mar
shall Bourne home Saturday.
Miss Nelle Sprouse returned home
Saturday after a weeks visit here
with relatives.
Mr.. ard Mrs. England and Mr..
arN Mrs. league left for their home
IN Waco Thursday after a brief
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. r. c.
Morris.
Miss Helen Barr OF san Benito
was a caller at the home OF her
sister Mrs. S. p. Nielsen Wednes-
day.
Mrs. II. VI. Borland and son
Vance OF Normanna and c. +. Scott
OF San Antonio were business call
erS here Saturday.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Halder and son Of
Faymondvlile were callers here
Thursday.
Mrs. Parks Of Raymondville was
q caller here Wednesday and was
accompanied home by Mrs Lonnie
Woods and daughter Virginia Lee.
Mrs. Ralph Daniels and son left
Monday for their home il Okla
h0ma after spending the summer
here with Mrs. Daniels parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Collier. Miss Marie
Collier accompanied them home
for q visit.
Bill and Dick Moran accompan-
led by Delbert Moran left last
week for Austin where they will
visit Indefinitely.
Mr.. Williams and daughters left
fer Marlowe, Okla, last week after
o visit here with KruSe Williams.