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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19
BRIDAL VEIL AT
 NIAGARA FALLS
 BADLY MARRIED
Enormous Mass of Rock and.Dirt Caved in and Put Huge Hole in the Famous Veil

Niagara Falls. Jan 19-(U. P.)- The most beautiful part of Niagara Falls-the famous "bridal veil" be- tween Goat Island and the American side of the cataract--was marred to- day by gaping hole in the falling water. The first major change in the contour of the falls since white men first saw them occurred yesterday when an enormous mass of rock and earth 150 feet long and about 50 feet deep broke away from the rim of the precipice and plunged downward with the falling water. There Is con- stant erosion along the edge of the horeshoes, but no cavein of this pro- portion has occurred in the memory of white civilization on the Amer ican continent.
 The cavein resulted in no casual ties, since it was about 400 yards above the falls view bridge. It did not affect the numerous walks and light bridges used by tourists. Where the water formerly was carried sev- eral yards straight out from the edge by the force of the current, 1t now pours straight downward, causing a hole in the cataract which much re- sembles a missing tooth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19
Chinese Grocer Died
 With Bird He Loved

a customer noticed that Hong Ming
 Lak's canary was moulting. Then 1t
 refused food Hong Ming Lak was seen burning joss sticks before his little Buddha Offerings of wine and nuts were placed before the idol. The same customer went to the grocery yesterday. He couldn't get
 in. It was unusual. He called po- lice, who broke down the door. The
 bird cage sat on stand at the head of Hong Ming's bed. The canary was dead. Hong Ming Lax appeared to be asleep. The officers shook him. He was cold and rigid. They lifted his mandarin jacket. Hong Ming Lax was dead, q bullet woun through his heart
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19
BANISHED BOYS AND ClRLSFROM
 THEIR STATE
Four High School Boy and Girl Students Given Pee culiar Decision By Judge of Court

Seattle, Wash, Jan 19-(UP)- Four high school boys and girls have been banished from the state as the result of yachting party on Lake Washington last fall. where gin was served and @ series of stu dent revelries took place. The stu dents were permitted voluntary exile, which they chose fin prefer ence to terms in training schools Another boy and girl were sentenced to serve indeterminate sentences at state institutions.
 Juvenile Judge Everett Smith, who passed sentence, told parents Investigations showed that the be- havior of the obys and girls was ap- palling and had extended back months before the party.
 Glen J. Fairbrook, president of the Washington State Bar associa- ton, said he knew of no authority to permit the court formally to ban- ish juveniles.
 'The court undoubtedly did it for the best interests of all concerned, but I know of no way that 1t can be enforced" he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19
Long Expected Document Goes
 President,
Chairman Wickersham Car= ried in the VOluninOus Report Himself-Refus= ed to Make Any State- ment - President Will Devote Most of Day to Perusing It
CONGRESS MAY
 GET IT TUESDAY

Washington, January 19 - (UP) The report of the Wickersham commission was sent to the White House by the commission early tc- day.
 Chairman George Wickershan carrying the voluminous report in a plain manila envelope, personally went to the White House before 2 a. m.. and delivered the document to one of the presidents secretaries.
 From the White House Wicker sham drove immediately to his home.
 At the commissions offices later he refused to make any statement regarding the report. He was the only commissioner at the commis- sion's offices this morning.
 It's main work done. the commis- sion is not expected to meet again for several weeks.
 Publication of the prohibition r". port will come probably tomorrow
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19
Boston Underworld
 In Chicago Rivalry

Boston, Jan 19-UP)-Victim of gangsters' shotgun fire, Carmello Guiffre, Boston racketeer, lay near death at Haymarket Relief hospi- tai here today while police sought to link the shooting with his acquit tai on 8 murder charge last Christ mas eve.
 When Suffolk county jury found Guiffre not guilty of the murder of Morris Nate" Lerner. there were underworld whisperings that the ex onerated defendant would be marked man.
 Guiffre was preparing to leave north end barber shop Saturday afternoon when shotgun roared and nine slugs spattered the plate- glass window. One slug passed through his spine. Another grazed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19
SECOND VICTIM OF AUTO CRASH
 DIED TO-DAY
Fire Chief Conway of East POrtchester Was the First One Killed in the Greenwich Accident

Greenwich. Conn. Jan 19.-(UP) Harold c. Macdonald, 23. of Petersburg, Va, died to-day in Greenwich hospital, the second vic- tim of an automobile accident Fri day ir which Fire Chife Eugene Conway of East Portchester lost his life.
 Macdonald, his wife, Conway and another man were standing in the road discussing a minor accident when they were run down by Will liam c. Kruysman of West Haven.
 Kruysman, who faces charges of manslaughter. and drunkenness and reckless driving, was to appear at the coroner's inquest to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19

Chicago, January 19 - UP) - The American folk in the neighbor- hood of PIG West 22nd street always considered Hong Ming Lax. the Chi nese grocer as peculiar. Some of them called him "a nut"
 Hong Ming, who was 65, lived ir the rear of his store, which he kept open Sundays and nights, but he didn't always tend his business closely. Sometimes he sat for hours just looking at a flower. His only pet and companion was a canary. In the summertime he took it for walks. Sometimes as he walked slowly along, carrying the bird cage, the canary would sing. He stopped to listen until 1t stopped. Last week
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19
MILLWORKERS RETURN TO WORK
 WITHOUT WAGES
Shop Has Been Idle for l3 Months and Workers Dee cided to Give the Owners a Chance

Hinsdale, Mass. Jan 19-(UP)- Hinsdales idle millworkers went back to their jobs to-day-without pay. They volunteered to carry out the wageless working schedule in the hope that this would lead even tually to steady jobs with pay.
 The Hinsdale Trading corporation. which manufactures blankets, was closed some 13 months ago. Since this is Hinsdale's sole industry vir- tually every millworker in town lost nis job. If the blankets on which work was begun to-day meet certain specifications. Trading corporation officials expect to btain an rder large enough to keep the plant Nerating for year. with 100 hands employed Merchants have agreed to Mtend credit until the employees re- S9ve their wages.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19
CHICAGO RAIDERS CRASHED PLACE THOUGHT IMMUNE AND
 SECURE VALUABLE RECORDS

Chicago, Jan 19 -U. P.) The Chicago crime drive is getting somewhere" it was agreed to-day in police and underworld circles as au- thorities studied records confiscated
 in raid on Dennis Cooney's Rex Hotel. Cooney is listed as No on the crime commissions list of ''pub- lie enemies" The only men who out rank him are Scarface Al Capone and his brother, Ralph.
 ''The Duke. as Cooney is known is said to be the richest of all Chi cago gangsters, not excluding Capone himself. He and Capone have long been allies. He got his nickname be- cause he wears a different suit of clothes every morning. afternoon, and evening. It always has been con- sdered in underworld circles, police say, that CoOney's joint" was im- mune from legal molestation. Detec-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19
BANDIT, WANTED
 TO BE CERTAIN
 HIS SHOTS HURT
Drove Back the Second Time to Put Bullet in Vic= tim, and Last Shot May Be Fatal

Chicago, Jan 19.-UP)-A new kind of bandit-one who shot his victim. drove around the block, came back and shot him again-was the object to-day of hunt by police who were convinced the man was made. The bandit held up William J. Van Schaik, 25, salesman. After taking $9, he forced Van Schaik to drive several blocks. shot him in the arm and forced him out of the car.
 The robber drove away in Van Schaik's car. He rode around the block and returned. Van Schaik was standing in the street, shouting for help. The bandit shot him again. through the neck and hurried away. Physicians said the second wound might prove fatal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19

tives working for special grand jury impanelled to investigate charges of graft among police and politicians raided the hotel early Sunday. Many men and women were arrested. but their arrests were re- garded as of minor importance. CoOney was not there. He was said to be in Florida.
 The thing that was important, States Attorney John A. Swanson and his men said, was the finding in two large safes of records which it was hinted would disclose definitely that a political-criminal alliance had existed and that many officials were receiving pay from Capone and Cooney as well as from the people. The attorneys refused to tell the names they had found on Cooney's "pay-off lists" but hinted that the records would be sensation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19
MICHIGAN STATE
 CAPITAL FIRE

Lansing, Mich, Jan 19.-UP)-- Fire started in an elevator shaft threatened to destroy the historic Michigan State Capitol to-day and caused damage estimated at $75,OO0.
 At an early hour 1t was believed the flames, which were discovered soon after midnight, were under control. and a check was being made to see if any valuable documents had been destroyed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19

the forehead of Angelo Marrotta, 23, a barber, inflicting only a slight wound.
 The shooting obviously had been planned as an execution. Investiga- ton showed that the shotgun had been fired through the window of a vacant tenement across the street where, apparently, the assailants had layed in wait a full week be- fore "spotting" the intended victim. Two men were seen running from the empty tenement immediately after the shooting. It was the fourth time during his checkered career that Guiffre had been the target of gangsters bullets. Once before he was seriously wounded, on another occasion he escaped with a minor wound. and still another time the shots went wild.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19
M0T0RMAN BUT PASSENGERS
 DIDN'T KICK
Car Behind Because the MOt0rman Quit His Post to Save Boy From Drowning

Boston. Jan. 15.-UP) Pas sengers did not complain about a 3O-minute delay in trolley service here yesterday. The delay resulted when Motorman Philip Bonner, 39. father of six children, stopped his car near Valley road station, ran onto the buckling ice of the Nepon- set rivC~, plunged, fully clothed, into the frigid water, and, after a ter rife struggle, saved the life of q drowning boy.
 Suffering intensely from exposure and immersion, and nearly exhaust ed, the motorman, with the boy clutched in his arms, was dragged to safety by several of his pas sengers with the aid of wire Mo- tOrman Bonner went home. changed bis clothes, and few hours later was back in his vestibule.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19
'C0AST-TO-C0AST AIR EXPRESS IS
 ASSURED FACT
Rates Will Range From $l to $l.55 a Pound Weight of Packages Lim= ited to 200 Pounds

New York, January 19 - (uP)- A 36-hour coaSt-tO-coast air express service has been announced by transcontinental and Western Air Transport. Inc. Air shipments will be handled for the present on all scheduled flights over the company's system at rates ranging from 5 to $1.55 pound. The weight of pack ages is limited 10 200 pounds. Plans to extend the service to all parts of the United States and to Europe are under way. the announcement said. Negotiations have been undertaken with steamship companies and other air lines for connections.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19
STORM WAS GOOD TEST
 FOR SUPT.
Street Forces Got Busy Early This Morning to Battle Sleet, Rain and Snow in First Real Ice Storm of the Winter

Sleet. snow and wind combined to- day in Waterbury to give the city it's flrst real taste of winter storm weather. Sidewalks and highways throughout the city were covered With Ice, doing much to retard mo- tor travel and the local public utility companies were standing bv expect- ing trouble. Weight of ice on the wires and the thick coating of tracks tended to increase the probability of damage.
 Under the direction of Acting Su- perintendent Thomas F. Fleming.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19
Domestic Infelicity
 Ended With Tragedy

ant near the hotel and persuaded them to accept his invitation to come to his room. He said he left the room for a moment and while returning heard Mrs. Crowley say, T know now you don't love me. I'm going to jump." When Jones en- tered the room, he said, he saw Gilmore leaning out the window, clutching the woman's dress. The dress tore and when Jones looked out Mrs. Crowley's body was on the sidewalk.
 Jones ran to the street and told police what had happened. Gilmore presented himself at the Charlestown police station four hours later. Po- lice had sought him in the hotel but he had disappeared. He said he had been with Mrs. Crowley Satur- day night in a Charlestown house.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19

Boston. Jan. 19.-UP).-C. L. Jones. Portland, Me, produce sales man, and Daniel Gilmore of Charles town, were held by police to-day after prelimiminary investigations of the death of Mrs. Isabella Crow ley, 22, said to have jumped from a sixth floor window of the Crawford house last night. Police said Mrs. Crowley tried to end her life by drowning in the Mystic river last November. Her husband. Daniel J. Crowley of Charlestown, had Gil- moro arrested November 30 and the latter was fined $15 for malicious mischief on Crowley's complaint that he was paying attentions to Mrs. Crowley.
 Jones told police he met Gilmore and the young woman in a restaur-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19

crude and uniformed theories of the universe" Darrow countered. land there Is less religion, less superna- turalism every year."
 He attacked the bible accounts of Adam and Eve anu the fall of man.
 Chesterton objected that Darrow sounded as if he were arguing with some fundamentalist maiden aunt" and said the miracles described by Darrow were not to be taken literal. ly.
 An audience of 4,O00 in Mecca Temple was sympathetic toward Ches terton. applauding him vigorously, although Darrow received his share Of the applause. At the close of the debate vote was taken. The result was 2,359 for Chesterton's point of view and 1.022 for Darrow's.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19
AUDIENCE BACKED CHESTERTON
 IN HIS ARGUMENTS AGAINST
 CLARENCE DARROW ON RELIGION

New York, Jan 19--(U. P.) - A new religion, composed of union of all the old once with the possible addition of spiritualism, may seize next few years, in the belief of Gill bert K. Chesterton, English writer.
 But Clarence Darrow. with whom he debated last night on the subject Will the World Return to Religion, believes that Mankind has moved beyong religion. and to return to 1t would be backward step which man would not take"
 To which Chesterton responded. man Is not complete without re- ligion. Scepticism never lasted for more than two generations"
 "rhe religious idea is based upon
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19
NEW STREET
 SUPT. DEBUT
 WAS STORMY
Thomas J. Fleming, We'll Known Local Engineer and Contractor, Appoint ed By Mayor Hayes to Succeed the Late Edward F. Bradley
WAS OUT EARLY
 DIRECTING WORK

Thomas J. Fleming, local engineer and contractor, to-day took over the reins of the city street department as acting superintendent. He was named to this temporary post for a three-month period by Mayor Frank Hayes, to handle the duties of ths late Superintendent Edward F. Brad. ley. To-day Acting Superintendent Fleming was faced with the worst ice storm of the season as he took over his new task and at o'clock this morning was on the job directing the work of clearing the highways and cross walks for the convenience of motorists and pedestrians.
 Talked with shortly before noon to day, Acting Superintendent
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19
TWO PASSENGER
 TRAINS COLLIDE
 NEAR READVILLE
One Was Colonial Express to Washington-34 In- jured, 6 Seriously-No One Was Killed

Boston. Jan 19-(UP)-Two pass enger trains, one of them the Wash ington- bound Colonial express, crash ed in binding blizzard at Readville seven miles sonth of here today, im- perilling the lives of hundreds of travellers.
 At least 34 persons were injured six seriously, but despite the terrific impact and the fact that cars were tumbled from the rails, no one was killed.
 The accident. which might have involved a heavy loss of life but for
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19
SIXTEEN KILLED LAST WEEK FROM
 MASS. CRASHES
The Same Number as in the Corresponding Period Last Year Three Less Than Previous Week

Boston, Jan 19-CUP)-Sixteen persons were killed in Massachu- setts aut tomobile accidents last week, according to the report of George A. Parkerfi motor vehicles registrar
 This was the same number as in the corresponding period last year and three less than were killed the previous week. Of last years fatal ities for the period all were adults but this year the list was made up of four children and 12 adults.
 Ten pedestrians. four occupants of automobiles, a bicycle rider and coaster completed last weeks total.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19
MAJOR GEN. C.EDWARDS
 FIGHTS ON
Almost Lost
 Hope When the COmman=
 der of Famous Yankee Division Had Relapse on
 Sunday Night

Boston, Jan. 19.-UP).-Ma jor General Clarence R. Edwards was still fighting gamely for his life early to-day after his physicians had al- most lost hope for his recovery.
 At a. m., officials of Phillips hous of Massa chusetts General hos pltal, where he underwent an emer- gency operation for an intestinal disorder Wednesday night, reported:
 The general had a fairly comfort able night. He got quite a bit of sleep after midnight. He seems com fortable this morning and as cheer
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19
DISTILLERY RAID IN DANBURY

Danbury, Conn, Jan 19-(UP)-State police conis- cated of the elaborate alcohol dsteries in the state to-day when detachment of 16 officers raded supposedly disused fur factory the center of the city The raiders found 5000 ive-galon alcohol but only few were full.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19
WAS JUDGE THOMAS CAUGHT

Orange Conn, Jan 19-(UP)-Continuanc granted in town to-day when alleged speeder de- scrbing himself Edwin s. Thomas of Norwa judge of United States district court, failed to The was given a summons the Milford turnpike yesterday by State Policeman Olson of the Beacon Falls barracks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19
TRIAL OF BANK WRECKERS SET

New York, Jan 19-(UP)-Trial of officials of the de- funct Bankers Capital corporation charged with using the mails to deraud investors throughout the country of be- tween $6OOOOOO and $10O0OOOO set for February to-day by Federal Judge John c. Knox
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19
MRS. KEN STRONG ASKS DIVORCE

New York, Jan 19-(UP)-Mrs Ken Strong, wife of the AAmerca football player, filed suit for separate maintenance today charging her husband abused her. She asked $80 week amony and $1,250 counsel fees Mrs Strong is the former Bella Harrison show girl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19
CHICOPEE MAN TAKES HIS LIFE

Chcopee Mass, Jan 19-(UP)-John J. Scanon 49, prominent Chicopee business man, committed suicide by slashng his throat and wrists in bed in his Fontstreet home here to-day. He had been confined since suffering nervous breakdown five weeks ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19
Late Bulletins
AMERICAN PASSENGER INJURED

Smarden, Kent, Eng, Jan 19-(UP)-An American passenger named Forester the pilot and mechanic slightly hurt to-day when the French Air Union two motored plane, Golden Ray, carrying 600 kilograms of gold, was wrecked near here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19
ANOTHER MARINE DIES OF WOUNDS

Washington, Jan 19-(UP)-The navy department advised to-day that Private David Krkenda Chicago, had died Sunday of wounds received in clash between marines and rebels in Nicaragua on January 3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19
BOMBING PLANE IN FATAL CRASH

Winchester, England, Jan 19-UP)-Two royal air force officers were killed and nine persons injured to-day when royal air force bombing plane crashed into the Aerdrome at Worthydown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19
SHE WOULDN'T PAY THE FINE

New York; Jan 19-(UP)-Miss Ida Binney, IS, Nor wood Conn., student to-day accepted two-day jail tence rather than $25 fine for speeding because she liked the idea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19
CHIEF OF STAFF VET. IS DEAD

Redfield Iowa. Jan 19-(UP)-John H. Mills, s. national chief of staff of the Grand Army of the Republic died yesterday. Mills served in Shermans army during the Civil war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19
FIGHT POSTPONED

New York, January 19 - (UP) -- The proposed Max Baer-Johnny Ris- ko heavyweight boxing bout tenta- lively scheduled for February 6. has been abandoned. it was learned to- day
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19
STEAMER DRIFTING

London. January 19 - UP) - The Greek steamship, Totra, 3,S56 tons, was reported drifting off the west coast of Greece in need of as sistance last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19

No shIman being ever contracteti an infectious disease from W0rdcn's Safe Pastcurlzcd Mllk. Telephone ""s s--ts t-rtfla "v Health En0d.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-19
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Jan 19.-UP)-The treasury net balance on January lG was $lS1, 91S.19.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-12
G ADVERTISEMENT
L OF

Notice is hereby given TO the
property tax paying voters and citi-
zens and all persons interested in
Lower Rio Grande Water Conserva-
ton District OF Texas that an e.
lection will be held within tie
boundaries or said district on the
3rd day Of September. 1881, for the
purpose OF determining whether
said district shall be validated by
a vote Of the property tax paying
voters therein. and whether a tax
of not exceeding five cents on the
one hundred dollars valuation OF
the property within said district, or
SO much thereof as may be neces-
Sary, shall be annually levied. as
sesSed and collected, at which cleo
ton the following proposition will
be submitted. to-wit: FOR THE
DISTRICT AND LEVY OF TAX"
AGAINST THE DISTRICT AND
LEVY OF TAX, which election
shall be held pursuant TO an order
Of the Board of Directors Of said
district made and entered on the
1st day Of August. 1881. which
order Is In words and figures as
follows. to-wit:
In the matter OF ordering an
election in Lower Rio Grande Water
Conservation District OF Texas for
the purpose OF determining wheth-
er or not said district should be
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-12

ing part OF their troops there. They
we're deploying their forces in sew
eral other districts according to
reports.
Leader Sought
Former Pres. Menocal, reputed
brains OF the uprising, was still
sought by the government and re-
ports persisted that he had landed
either IN Or!ente province or on the
north coast. intending to marshall
his forces for a decisive onslaught.
Oppositionist headquarters re-
ported that four Of the govern
ment's airrlane pilots had gone
ovc 70 the revolution and that
seven Others were under arrest be-
cause Of their sympathies.
Havana itself va quiet but tense
and awaiting news Of progress Of
the revolt. Oriente province like
wise was calm but soldiers were
held in barracks. General Alberto
Herrera, army chief OF staff. said
the situation was under control.
Cuba has an army OF about 1900
men divided into nine army corps.
each corp being charged with the
defense OF a province with the ex-
ception OF Havana where three
army corps are situated.
The air forces comprise Is mill
tarv planes and ten school ships.
all commanded by Col. Julio San
gully.
The navy has two old gunboats
mounting light guns. One OF these
ships. the Patria, Is a school ship:
re other Is the Barre. II has also
y coast guard cutters mounting
Light guns.