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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
BOX CAR BATTALION OF WORLD WAR VETERANS HAS REACHED
 THE CAPITAL WITH PROTESTS

remain about a week and then "beat their way" back to Seattle the same way they came.
 We arrived quietly and we will leave quietly" Taylor said, adding that i've represent the breadlines of Seattle" The "box car battalion'- the group received this name in Butte, Mont. and it stuck-had 127 members on leaving Seattle three weeks ago. Forty dropped out at Spokane because of severe colds. while inability to withstand the hardships occasioned by lack of warm clothing and food forced others to turn back later. "We are not complaining" Taylor concluded, "and don't ask anything for our selves. despite the fact we've been out of work for months. But we do ask justice for our disabled buddies."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
Vanderbilt And
 Mussolini Story
 Related In Full
ITALIANS ASK RECALL OF AMBASSADOR TO
 THE U. s.

New York, Feb 16-(UP)- The recall of Giacono De Mar tin0, Italian ambassador to the United States. has been asked by 1,2OO Italian-Ancricans in reso. luti0ns addressed to President Hoover, because of alleged fascist activities and conduct during the Butler case.
 The resolutions were intro. duccd at a meeting yesterday, to commemorate the martyrdom of GtOrdanO Brune, 17th century Italian philosopher, by the Ital- ian World War Veterans League.
 The resolution accuses the am. bassadOr of mot being the diplo- matic representative of the king dom of Italy, but the special agent of the fascist party, charged with the, specific man. date of deceiving American pub lie opinion"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
Three Negro Women
 Murdered By Maniac

New York. Feb. 16.-UP).-A dope-crazed or maniacal man was sought to-day as the murderer of three women, found strangled to death last night in an apartment in the middle of Harlem. The killing apparently took place last Tuesday night, police said. A baby, helpless witness of the murders, was found in it's high-chair, dead of starva- tion. The women were Mrs. Rosa Scott, 38. a widow; Thelma Scott, 16, her daughter, and an unidenti- fled woman, believed to be Mrs. Scott's sister. The women and baby were negroes.
 Patrolman Safer of. the West
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
DISCHARGED MAN TRIED MURDER OF
 WIFE AND SON
Lawrence, Mass, Resident Becomes Suddenly In.
 sane-He Leaped From Window to Escape Police

Lawrence, Mass. Feb 16.-(UP)- Becoming suddenly insane, Joseph Stolarz, 45, discharged millworker, perhaps fatally injured his wife with hammers, threw kettle of boiling water at his Son, and plunged from a second story window to evade po- lice at his Osgood-street home here to-day.
 The wife, Helen, 45, was taken to Lawrence general hospital where she was reported near death with three fractures of the skull. The son, Wal lace, 19, who was severely burned, also was taken to the hospital but will recover. When police appeared, Stolarz leaped from the window and suffered a broken arm. He was taken to the hospital where he was placed under arrest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16

Washington, Feb. 16.-(UP).- The "box car battalion" a ragged erans. prepared to-day to open a quiet campaign which they hope will help insure better care for their dis abled soldier buddies. No demon- strations such as that staged recently at the capitol by former service men demanding passage of a veterans re- lief measure, are planned by the lit- tie group which arrived here last night after riding freight trains all the way from Seattle, Wash. Instead
 according to Robert E. Taylor. their liaison agent. they intend to lay their plans before Senator Dill. dem ocrat, Washington. and ask him to 'go ahead and see what he can do about them.' The veterans plan to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16

dition appeared improved. She died a few hours late.
 Lillian Leitzeps most spectacular act never had been duplicated by another performer. Hanging by one arm from a rope at the top of the circus tent, she twisted her entire body in successive revolutions on a swinging ring between 100 and 200 times. He record was 149 revolu- tions. The 'trapeze artist starred for many seasons with the Ringing Brothers-Barnus and Bailey circus and was very popular in vaudeville. Her performance held special ap- peal for children and she was always willing to amuse youngsters by spec ial appearances.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
PRINCES STILL
 ON THEIR ROUTE

Arequipa. Peru, Feb 16.-(UP)-- En route to the heart of Inca land. the Prince of Wales and Prince George travelled toward Cuzco, high in the Andes, to-day.
 The royal brothers arrived yester- day afternoon by airplane from Lima. After five hours, during which they attended a reception at the Arequipa club, they boarded a special train for the ancient capital where royalty reigned four hundred years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
PASTOR SPEAKS OF BIRDS OF PREY" IN BUILDING OF HIS
 NEW EDIFICE IN NEW YORK

New York, Feb. 16.-(UP).-The Rev. John Haynes Holmes. pastor of Community church, sadly dis illusioned, never will be the same man again" as result of his experi- ences with business world birds of prey" while he, was building new Park avenue church and office build- ing. s.
 He told his congregation yester- looking for their share of the so- called honest graft to be derived from the needs of man." And" he added, "the ethics of banking are not dissimflar from those of the old robber barons." A little later in his sermon he indicted all business with:
 The single motive of business to-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
WILL ROGERS AND FRANK HAWKS AT
 CLOSE OF TOUR
The Actor and Flyer Spent
 Three Weeks Through
 Southwest and Made Good Sum for Relief

Santo Monica, Cal Feb 16-(UP) -WilliRogers, the actor, and Frank Hawks, the aviator. rested today af- ter completing three weeks tour of the southwest, during which Rog- CTS earned $22O,000 for Red Cross relief work through benefit perform ances. Hawks. Rogers pilot, through out, flew here yesterday from AL buqerque, N. M., in six sfrd one half hours. He was greeted by his par ents. Rogers by his wife and child ren. They plan to rest here for two weeks.
 During the tour. Rogers spoke at as many as five meetings a day. Hawks furnished the transportation and helped with the shows.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16

day is money, the single end is profit, the single definition of service Is something that can be turned into money.
 His conclusions, he said, were based on his four years of real estate negotiations, handling of contracts, leases. mortgages and loans incident to construction of the new church home.
 Had I known what this church had to go through to rear a new altar, I never would have led my people through the paths we have trod the last four years.' ' "They (the last four year) have been the most disillusioning. disap- pointing and depressing years of my life." he declared.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
TONG WARFARE IS
 DREADED IN NEW
 YORK CHINATOWN
Police Are Guarding That Section TO=day-Deser= lions From One Body to Another Is Cause of It

New York, Feb 16.-UP)-De- tectives and uniformed police were stationed from Chatham Square to Canal street to-day, New York s Chinatown, awaiting an outbreak of Tong warfare with the Chinese New Year which starts at midnight. The annual lions dance, a feature of the celebration, was called off some days ago in an effort to prevent trouble which has smoldered since August when a truce was declared.
 Recent arguments arose from the desertion of 50 members of the On Leong Tong to the Hip Sings, and the subsequent refusal to continue to pay their On Leong dues or debts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
FOUR -YEAR-OLD
 GIRL HELPS TO
 CATCH BURGLAR
Daughter of American Min= ister to Vienna Awaken ed By Thief and Aroused Her Father

Vienna, Feb 16.--(UP)-The four year-old daughter of American Min ister Gilchrist Baker Stockton to- day prevented the burglary of the minister's home in Vienna. A burg lar entered the house about 3 a. m. but his movements awakened the minister's little daughter. Mildred She called her father and the in- truder became frightened and fled.
 Police later arrested Joseph. Hoff- man on charges of entering the min- ister's home. He was charged with possessing the American minister's fountain pen. Hoffman was found asleep at his home by police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
Queen Of The Circus
 Was Killed By Fall

Copenhagen Feb. 16.-UP).- The thoughts. of thousands of cir GUS goers and performers in sawdust rings throughout the world turned to Copenhagen to-day when Lillian Leitzel, aerial gymnast and acknowl- edged queen of the circus, lay dead. The little athlete whose amazing trapeze performances and radiant personality won her recognition in many lands died Sunday from in- juries received when a defective ap- paratus broke and she fell to the ring in which she had become fa- nous. Her husband. Alfred Cordona, a Mexican gymnast performing in Berlin, came to his wife's bedside but left late Saturday when her con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
OLD ACTOR LOUIS MANN IS CALLED
 AWAY BY DEATH
Began His Career Many Years Back and Has Been Very Successful in His Performances

New York, Feb 16.-UP)-Louis Mann, whose dramatic experience began with recitation of parodies on The boy stood on the burning deck" and reached it's peak with Friendly Enemies" wartime \ German American comedy, was mourned by playgoers of two generations to-day.
 Funeral services for the aged stage star who died Sunday night at M. Sinai hospital where he had been since stricken with an intestinal ail- Went December 16, will be Tuesday, 2~sp-s sm.-s--!The., Friars club. Grand Street Boys, and St Cecile Masonic lodge will be in charge. The body will be cremated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16

136th street station was asked by neighbors to investigate last night, after they had not seen Mrs. Scott for a week. He broke into the part
 ment, which was on the top floor
 of a six-story tenement otherwise
 untenanted, ana found Mrs, Scott dead in the bathtub, rope around
 her neck. The body of her daugh- ter was on bed. She had been strangled and her throat was cut. strangled. News of the murders spread rapidly, and hundreds of ne- groes focked to the scene, while more timid ones barricaded their apartments against the killer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
PET DOG BETRAYS YOUTH WHO.HAD
 DONE ROBBERY
Dog Trailed Along Home and the Police Trailed Right Along to the Lads Hiding Place

Westport. Conn, Feb 16.-(UP)- Betrayed by his own dog, Henry Anthony Rafa, 16, of Fairfield, was under arrest here to-day on charges of burglary. Henry escaped through 8 window and eluded state police after he and his police dog were dis covered in the summer home of George Eichnger of Weston.
 The dog, leisurely following his master, led the officers to chicken coop. on the Rafa farm where the youth was hiding.
 The boy was said to have admitted four other robberies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
NEGRO GIRL HAS WON GOOD PRIZE
 FOR PORTRAIT
Stamford IS=Year=Old Girl Painted Picture of Her. self and Was Awarded Otto H. Kahn Prize

New York, Feb 16-UP)-An 1S- yar-old negro girls self portrai. painted in oil today brought her the Otto H. Kahn $250 prize.
 The gir! was Lillian A. Dorsey, a high school senior of Stamford Connecticut. Self-taught for sever al years, Miss Dorsey attracted the at tention of the artist of Maurice Sterne last summer and he aided her in obtaining art instruction. The self-portrait was one of the first works done under Sternes direction and it has been highly commended for it's directness and simplicity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
(By Democrat Staff Man).

Hartford, Feb 16.-Action on the part of City Enginere Robert A. Cairns of Waterbury in granting per- mission without any executive or al. dermanic authority, to the state park and reservations cohmitte etc lay pipe line to the Wigwam reservoir, owned by Waterbury, to supply the Black Rock reservation wading pool with water is being questioned. To- question of the Black Rock park pool is to come before the state park and reservation committee and it has been learned that City Engineer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
NEICHBORS WILL BUILD NEW HOME
 FOR ONE BURNED
Farmer Lost House and His
 Family of Nine Were
 HOmeless-32 Farmers !, Will Put Up New Place

Winchester, Conn, Feb 16.-(UP) of George S. Beach, whose farmhouse was destroyed by fire last week, held an old-fashioned logging bee to-day to build a new home for the family of nine.
 Logs, felled Saturday by 32 mem- bers of Winchester Grange. were hauled to Fred Raydenbow's saw mill and cut into suitable lengths.
 When the lumber is ready the home will be constructed by mem bers of the Grange, who will gather April
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
Remains of General Clar= ence K. Edwards Paid Every Tribute By His Boys of the Yankee Divi- sion at Boston, Before Body Was Taken Early To-day to Washington ALL HONOR PAID
 HIM BY NATION
By JOSEPH H. BAIRD United Press Stan Correspondent

United Press Stan Correspondent
 Washington, Feb 16-(UP)-Ma- jor General Clarence R. Edwards was buried to-day in Arlington na- tional cemetery, resting place of the illustrious dead and of many of the common soldiers whom he com manded in France.
 The wartime commander of the Yankee division, .known to his troops as Daddy" was buried beside the graves of his wife and daughter. The latter was nurse during the war. Their graves are on a green slope overlooking the Potomac river.
 Full rites of a military funeral were accorded the general, who died in Boston Saturday. Secretary of War
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
NEW FREIGHT RATES

Washington. Feb 16.-(UP)-A new basis of freight rates for the transportation by railroads of petroleum products in carloads be- tween southwestern points and des- tinations in the southwest, midwest, and northeast was prescribed to-day by the interstate commerce commis- sion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
THRONE OF ALFONSO IS
 WABBLING G
Oldest Monarch in World May Have to Adopt the Same Principles of Other Royal Rulers - Names Old Enemy as Premier
By WEBB MILLER

United Press Staff Correspondent,
 London, Feb 16-(UP)-King AL fonso XIII of Spain, Europe's long est reigning monarch of the old dy- nasty, faces the gravest situation of his reign, a crisis which threatens the stability of the Spanish throne and which may eventually result in the alteration of the kings consti- tutional responsibilities toward the state.
 Hitherto Europe's most popular ruler. Alfonso is facing storm of criticism and is now definitely on the defensive against a rising tide
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16

During the Lcnten season plan to use more milk for your Health's sake. 1t can be cOmbIncf in nlnBy slrllglstful forms and still be con sIQered as q fond. Insist tIlat It is Worden's PasteHfized Sale MIX.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
SECOND TRIAL STARTS

Buffalo, N. r., Feb 16.-tUP)- The state of New York to-day began it's second attempt to convict Lila Jimerson. full-blooded Indian. of the murder of Mrs Clothilde Marchand "a murder to which another woman already has confessed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
CONN. DRYS AND VETS
 TO BATTLE
Forces of Both Sides Will Face Each Other T0=mOr- row in Old Senate Chanl- Der - Crusaders Bill Center of Storm
BY GEORGE R. NORRIS. JR.

BY GEORGE R. NORRIS, JR. United Press Stan Correspondent
 Hartford, Conn, Feb 16-UP)- Vets and drys are expected to rouse the echoes in the old senate cham- Der with debate on four liquor law bills to be heard by the legislative judiciary committee.
 Powerful 1oDbies on both sides of the question were preparing their cases with care to-day in anticipa-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
For the First Time Vander- bilt Gives the Whole Ver- sion of That Alleged Hit and Run Event and the the Aftermath of the Controversy
 HOPES THIS WILL
 END THE MESS
By LEICESTER WAGNER

United Press Stan Correspondent
 Beverly Hills, Cal, Feb 16.--(UP) Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr's full story of the Mussolini automobile accident, which reached international prom thence in a public address by Major General Smedley D. Butler was told here to-day in Vanderbilt's own words.
 The young writer gave his story to the United Press and to Rob Wag- ner, his personal friend and editor of the Beverly Hills Scrip.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
Late Bulletins


Arnaghy Ireland, Feb 16-(UP)-A warning against the threat of modern dancing to the purity of Irish anhood was contained in Lenten pastoral issued by Cardinal Joseph MaCrory Roman Catholic primate of all Ireland here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16

Washington, Feb 16-(UP)-A crowded gallery turned to-day watch the house vote the veterans loan bl compromise with cash bonus propos- als that nevertheless contains all the political implications of the original act passed in 1924
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Feb 16.-UP)-Tha treasury net balance February 13 was S14S, S,086,597.72.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
CHALLENCE ISSUED TO THE DRYS

Washington, Feb 16-(UP)-Senator Tydings denl Md challenged drys in the to-day propose ment the Vostead act to prevent marketing of fer entabe grape concentrates and ake away from the cellars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
STOLEN PICTURE WAS RETURNED

Ferrara, Italy, Feb 16-(UP)-Gabriele Egid, ship per of Florence, sent the Archbishop of Ferrara cotta by Domenco Departs representing the Madonna with child The work disappeared from St Lukes church last year and was later sold in Germany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
.FIyE COUPLES MARRIED 50 YEARS

Levico held celebration yesterday in honor of five couples which celebrated their 50h wedding anniversaries this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16

Vatican City, Feb I6-(UP)-POpe Plus, addressing the Rome Lent preachers to-day enumerated contempor ary evils of Rome listing the press, cinema and vaudeville as the worst because of their pronounced immortality
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16

New York; Feb 16-(UP-Charles Adams, 50, of Providence R. I was found dead to-day, apparently vc tim of denatured alcohol.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
FIREMEN COULDN'T SAVE BOY

New Kensington, Pa, Feb 16-(UP)-A SeVen-Week- old twin boy over whom fremen worked for 168 hours with inhalaors in effort to keep him alive, died to-day of pneumonia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
Weat1aer

Cloudy and Warmer To night; Tuesday Rain
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-24
SALMON PRICES !. 60 UP BECAUSE
 OF BETTER FISH
American Boats Running to Rupert Must Figure
 on Can. Exchange

Salmon prices are advancing. Quotations to fishermen for catch es in some nearby areas are higher now than at any previous time this season. Fourteen cents for large reds, cents for small reds and 3 cents for whites are offered by the Atlantic and Pacific Packing Com pany, Wallis s. George representa- tive, in the Port Alexander and Coronation Island districts. These figures compare with 10, 4 and 2, which have been the ruling buying prices on the fishing grounds for long time The Atlantic and Pa cific has four boats buying fish in the Port Alexander and Coronation Island zones.
 Advance Due to Quality
 "The advance is due to the fine quality of fish in the Port Alexan- der and Coronation Island areas, " explained MT. George. "The increas- ed prices will be paid in other dis tricts just as soon as the quality of their fish warrants"
 Thirty-two thousand seven hun dred pounds of king salmon have been lifted upon the fish dock in Juneau in the past few days. All catches were bought for later mar kets and were put into the freez- CTS of the Juneau Cold Storage Company.
 Crafts, captains and cargoes were:
 Emma, TT m as Ness, 10000 pounds; Hyperian, Oscar Oberg, G. GOO; Sadie, Sandy Stevens, 5000, Pelican, Henry Moy, 1,200; Aims, A. Bartnes, 1000; Thelma, Bernt AL stead, 500; Ida End, John Sonder- land, 500; T 3870, o. T. Walten, 500
 Exchange To Be Considered
 The schooner Oceanic returned today from Prince Rupert, B. C., where she sold her halibut catch.
 American boats running to Ru- pert must take into consideration the recent drop in value of Cana dian exchange. The Norland, Capt Thomas Sandvik, sold her halibut in Prince Rupert several days ago and both she and the Oceanic had to take Canadian money for their fish. The Norland paid about $7C and the Oceanic about $50 to change the Dominion money into American money.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-24
BAYCH|MO MAY | BE CAUGHT IN
 NORTHERN ICE
Trading Ship Encounters New Eloe 40 Miles
 South of Barrow

POINT BARROW, Alaska, Sept. 24.-Wireless reports received here from the Hudson's Bay Company's trading ship Baychimo indicated it may be necessary for the ship to winter in the ice 40 miles south of here.
 The Baychimo, held in the ice for several days, started south early yesterday morning when a strong wind opened a lead. The boat proceeded about 10 miles and then ran into newly frozen four inch ice. Fighting through this de- layed progress until the wind changed to the southwest, bring ing a big pack of ice in again.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-24
RECITAL PROGRAM ERROR

By a clerical error in the men, ton of the various numbers of the piano recital to be given by Mrs w. c. Ellis at the Congregational church tomorrow evening, the name of MT. Ronald Lister appears in two places where it should be Mrs Lister, as follows:
 No. II, piano duet, "Liebestraum' by Liszt, Mrs. Ellis and Mrs. Ron- aid Lister.
 Mrs. Ellis and Mrs. Lister will alternate as accompanies.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-24
HALIBUT PRICES

SEATTLE, Sept. 24.-Eight hun dred and fort weight thousand pounds of halibut were sold here yesterday for to 9A cents a pound.
 Prince Rupert, B. C., Sept. 24.- Ninety-nine thousand pounds of halibut were sold here yesterday American fish sold for 4 to 94 cents a pound and Canadian for 3 to TT cents a pound.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-24
D. H. s. GLASSES
 BECOME ORGANIZED

GOOANAG
 Glasses of the Douglas High School held meetings recently to elect officers. Juniors reelected Phyllis Edwards to head their class. Marie Fox is e-president; Helen Stragier, treasurer; Enne Kron- quist, secretary, and Phyllis Lun- dell, class reporter for the Gasti- neau Breeze. Supt. Bowman was se- lected as Junior Advisor.
 The Sophs chose Helen Pusich, president; Elsa Lundell, vice-presi- dent; Jennie Savikko, secretary; Astrid Loken, treasurer; and Lloyd Guerin, class reporter. MT. Rinden will continue as Sophomore advis- or.
 Vernon Rollins is Frosh presi- dent; Glen Edwards, vice -presi- dent; Jessie Fraser, se ;,etary treas urer; and Bernhalt Savikko, re- porter. Miss Pepoon was elected Freshman advisor.
 To Attend Confercncr
 Lloyd Rinden, coach Of basketball in the Douglas School, leaves on the Queen for Petersburg where a conference of the at1lntic directors of Southeast Alaska will be held Saturday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-24
TEAL DEPARTS FOR
 SEATTLE YESTERDAY

The Fisheries boat Teal, Capt. Roy Cole, departed yesterday for Seattle with Field Superintendent J. R. Russell aboard He will visit several districts between here and Ketchikan.
 MT. Russell spent the past week in the Icy Strait district, visiting a number of the more important spawning streams.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-24
Marine News
 Steamer Movements
NORTHBOUNn

. NORTHBOUND . NOrthland due to arrive Fri day evening.
 . Admiral Evans scheduled to . arrive Saturday. . Admiral Rogers scheduled to . arrive Monday.
 Y. SCHEDULED SAILINGS . Yukon scheduled to sail from . Seattle Sept. 26 at g am. . NorcO scheduled to sail from . Seattle Sept. 28, at g pm. . Princess Louise scheduled to . sail from Vancouver Sept. . 28 at g pm.
 . SOUTRbOUNG SAILINGS . Queen due in port at T o'clock . tonight and sails south . about l hour later. . Alaska southbound about Sept. . 29.
 LOCAL SAILNGS
 . Estebeth leaves every Thursday
 night at pm for SiUka and
 wayports.
 Pacific leaves every Thurs . day at 10 am. for Peters ourx Rake and way ports.
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