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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
NEW LEADER OF REPUBLICANS
MARSHAL JOFFRE IS GROWING WEAKER
 EVERY HOUR

Paris. January 2. (UP) - Marshal Joseph Joffre was weakening steadily at 10:30 a. m. today. Dr Raoul Boudin told the United Press. "Joffre is still in state of coma" the phy- sieian said. His heart is weak ening each minute" Minister of War Louis Barthou visited the marshal at II a. m. and found him haggard and unable to swal- low. Joffre was being fed by in- jections of serums and sugar. Barthou said.
 The marshal's condition was unchanged at noon. a bulletin signed by Dr Boulin and Pro- lessor Leriehe said. At 2:3O p. m. Dr Leriche said: There is no hope of saving Marshal Joffre. It is impossible to say the length of time his heart will continue. The patient drank a little milk"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02

Melrose, Mass, Jan 2.-UP)- Melrose hospital physicians said to-day the condition of Mrs Mae Machenry, 30, of Stoneham. still was critical as result of an accident al New Years day shooting in which Claude c. Ralcolm of this city was wounded in the hand.
 Gordon w. Johnson, crack revolv- yer shot, attended a New Years eve part at the Melrose American Legion bungalow. It was cos tune affair and Johnson was at- tired as cowboy, part of his gear being a Colt .38 target revolver. which he said he thought was un- loaded. After the party Johnson invited MT and Mrs Machenry and Balcolm to his home.
 According to ,. police. Johnson nOintad the revolver at Ralcolm and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
TALK UNIVERSAL
 LANGUAGE MANY
 YEARS IN FUTURE

Cleveland. o. Jan 2-OP)-A language universal with 35 billion closely associated people populating the globe 20 generations hence has been envisioned to scientists attend ing the annual meeting of the Amer ican Association for the Advance ment of Scieence.
 All races will be co-mingled. pos sess an advanced knowledge of birth control methods, and all America will be urbanized by 2500.
 These were some of the forecasts presented on the New Years pro- gram by Professor William F. Og- burn, University of Chicago sociolo- gist, and Professor E. M. East, Har- yard biologist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
FAMILY HIDING
 THEIR DAUGHTER
 SAYS DETECTIVE
Hoax Bride of Pseudo Britt ish Lord, Mrs Barbara Buffum Bramwell, Is Be- ing Concealed SOme= where

Oxford. Mass, Jan 2.-(UP)- State authorities hunting for Mrs Barbara Buffum BramWel, hoax wedding bride. have charged that her parents know of her where abouts and are shielding her.
 The young woman escaped last month from Worcester State hospi- tai where she had been committed shortly after her marriage to "Sir William Harold Bramwell of the Royal Navy" who proved to be merely a ships clerk aboard the liner Mauretania. State Detective Edward J. Mccarthy, in charge of the investigation, declared yesterday he was satisfied that MT and Mrs James c. Buffum, the parents. were doing all possible to prevent their apprehension.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
AWAIT THE COMING OF GOV. CROSS
CONDITION OF SUPT OF STREETS UP TO
 PRESENT

Pending an operation to re- lievc him from his present crit ical condition, as the result of gall bladder defect. Superintend- ent of Streets Edward F. Brad- ley was reported to-day to be in a semi-comfOrtablc condition. Yesterday, it was learned this morning, five doctors were in consultation concerning Mn Bradley's condition. They includ- cd Dr George Blumcr of New Ha- ven, Dr Edward J. Godfrey, local health officer, Dr William r. Vcr- di of New Haven. Dr Patrick J. Brennan of this city and Dr +. H. Kirscllbaum.
 Mayor Frank Hayes and Con- trOller Eanlel J. Lcary were also present at the conference and hope for the recovery of Super- intendcnt Bradley was expressed. The operation which was deemed necessary will not take place for some days, yet, due to the physi- cal condition of Mir Bradley, 1t Was stated this morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
FOURTEEN DEAD IN CELEBRATION
 OF NEW YEARS

New York, Jan. 2.-(UP).-The New Years day celebration here took a toll of IA lives. Nine persons died from asphyxiation. two from alcoholism and three from accidents or natural causes. Seven of those asphyxiated were suicides.
 Police characterized the day, how ever. as ''mild."
 The day was marked by numer- ous automobile accidents, resulting in the death of f2 persons in the metropolitan area. Tn many eases the accidents were the result of drunken driving. Many bit-and-run cases were reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
Fess
 To Retire For
 Somebody Else
Party Heads Intimated That There Was No Fault Found With Fess for Re- cent Defeats in Congress Elections, But They Be- lieve Change Necessary
MANY MENTIONED
 FOR THE PLACE
By LYLE c. WILSON United Press Staff Corresnonilen,

Washington. Jan 2.-CUP)-Man, republican senators believe new chairman of the republican national committee will be selected before the year is ended, and already potential successors of Senator Simeon D. Fes.. are being discussed.
 This is not indicative of dissatis faction with Fess. senior senato from Ohio, it is said, but widespread belief that the republican party vii: enter the presidential year with other leadership.
 Senators who would have a name ready on their lips if Presiden Hoover asked their advice apparent ly are genuinely grateful that Fcs undertook the chairmanship when Claudius Huston vacated the post The problem of quickly finding |; chairman satisfactory to most repub lican elements just as the off-yea campaigns got going was not a sim pie one.
 Fess is considered to have fui filled the requirements. The republ. can losses in the house and sena are not being charged against hin but the belief prevails that Tess WE temporary selection.
 There are no indications of a immediate change. A year migii elapse before Fess steps down.
 Charles c. Dawes, now represent ing Mir Hoover as ambassador i, London. is understood to be the pick of group of comparative newcom CTS in the senate. Dawes accepted the ambassadorship under circum stances indicating he might not re
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02

New York, Jan 2.-UP)-Wes Hill is dead. killed several weeks ago by oareening taxicab but his spirit continues to make "gangway for de lawd." 'I can hear old Wes ta1kin' to me, sort of. I can hear him sayin' for me to carry on in his place." And for this reason. Sam Davis, the new angel Gabriel of the Pulitzer prize play. "The Green Pastures" shuffles across the stage nightly. his flowing robes flut- tering in the breeze of his own movement. clutching the judgment trumpet and shouting the clarion call of "Gangway 'fo' de lawd god Jehovah!"
 sam Davis Is n tall. rangy and loose- -jointed athletic type of negro. He is 51. but doesn't look 1t. He became de iawd's" right hand man two weeks ago after Wesley Hill met his untimely fate. "Wes and me-" said Sam. who received his interviewer during the tntermission just after Noab's ark had settled down to earth. twas great friends. We knew each other since 2s years ago. Just q week before wes went away he got me in here as .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
BURLINGTON HAD
 BRISK BLAZE TO
 START NEW YEAR
Warehouse of One Ice Plant and Storage House of Second One Destroyed By Fire Yesterday

Burlington, Vt. Jan 2-(UP)-- Burlington got off on the wrong foot in 1881 as regards fire prevention, the warehouse of the Burlington Ice company and the storage plant of the Vermont Ice company being destroyed in spectacular New Years day fire with loss estimated at $150,O00.
 Wind that .wept over the city from Lake Champlain kept the fire out of control until the buildings were levelled end scattered embers over about 50 other buildings. :n- cluding many tenement houses. The fact that the roofs of the adjacent structures were snowladen prevent ed a possible conflagration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
MONETARY PLANS OF P0NTIFICAL
 STATE DECIDED
Gold Coins Bear Bust of Pope Plus on One Side and Figure of Christ With Halo on the Other

Vatican City, Jan 2-(UP)-A de- cree establishing the monetary sys- tenn of the pontificial state was signed today by the pope. The deci- nal system is adopted. the unit being a gold lira containing .07919 grams of pure gold.
 Gild coins will bear a bust of the pope on one side and the figure of Christ with a hallo on the other Silver ten-lire pieces will carry the image of the pope on one side and the Virgin on the other. Coins to be issued immediately include 750,0O0 lire in silver. 236,000 lire in nickel and 14,OOO' in copper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
LEVITT IS ONCE MORE
 THE LOSER
His Objections to Granting Land to Conn. Light & Power Co Overruled By Judge Booth

Objections of Professor Albert J. Levitt, anti Roraback political figure to granting use of certain land to the Connecticut Light & Power Co for extension purposes, were over-ruled in a decision handed down in super for court today by Judge John Rufus Booth. Judge Booth finds the issues in the case in favor of the lighting company and appointed committee of three to assess the damages to land of the defendants in the case.
 The committee appointed includes Leonard J. Nickerson of Cornwall. a state referee, Emor Smith of Hart ford, and Myron B. Disbrow of New Milford. After assessing the amount
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
SON OF THE TAX
 COMMISSIONER
 OF MASS. DEAD
Henry P. Long 20 Years Old, Took His Own Life,
 After Father Had Repri= handed Him for Drinking

Topsheld, Mass, Jan 2-(UP)- Henry P. Long, 20-year-old son of State Tax Commissioner Henry F. Long, committed suicide at his par ent's home here yesterday. it was learned to-day. The medical exam iner said his investigation had re- vealed that the young man had talk en liquor at the New Years eve party which he attended. and that his father had remonstrated with him because of this when he arrived home.
 After being reprimanded, young Long went upstairs to his room and took his own life, the doctor said. Dr Bagnall expressed the belief that the boy was sufficiently under the influence of liquor as to be not wholly responsible for his act.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
Bullet Took Strange Circuit And Woman
 May Die Of Wound

said, "Ill bet l can knock that cig- arctic out of your hand" Then. po- lice said, he pulled the trigger.
 The slug passed through Bal coms hand, struck a bonehandled carving knife and ricocheted through Mrs Machenry, entering her back and passing through her body. Next the bullet struck the kitchen stove, glancing off and narrowly missing Johnson. The slug was found on top of the ice chest. It had travelled almost a circuitous route.
 At Melrosc hospital it was de- termined that the bullet had gone thru one of Mrs Machenry's lungs. She was given a slight chance for re- covery. She is the mother of two children.
 Police did not hold Johnson
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
DYNAMITE IN CAR

Dunkirk. x. Y,. Jan 2-(UP)-- Ignatius Fasinski. of Dunkirk. was taking his wife and five children 10 n moving picture show last night when his automobile developed troubN and stopped. Fasinski opened tine engine hood and found a six-ineh stick of dynamite wedged "1s.. ths sosiss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
SIXTH VICTIM OF
 BOSTON SNIPER
 CAME YESTERDAY
Woman of Concord, N. H., Struck in the Right Leg as She Stepped Off Train None Has Heard Shot

Boston, Jan 2-(UP)-Boston's silent sniper had claimed his sixth victim Tn two months to-day. Mrs Elizabeth Wornbolt, 50. of Concord. N. H., was struck in the right leg by a bullet as she alighted from train at North Station yesterday. Her wound was not considered ser ious.
 None of those shot by the sniper has heard the sound of the weapon. All the bullets. including that taken from Mrs Wornbolt's leg, have been of .22 caliber. The shootings have occurred il. different sections of the city, leaving police mystified as to the possible address of the sniper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
MILFORD, MASS, HAD MANY THINGS
 HAPPEN AT FIRE

Milford, Mass, Jan 2-(UP) -- Milford firemen hope the other 3S4 will not be like the first day of 1881. After they had responded to an alarm for a dwelling fire that caused only a few hundred dollars damage. these things happened:
 Chief Ernest F. O'Brien tripped over q hoseline and broke his wrist.
 Fireman Perley Johnson fell through q hole in the kitchen floor and cracked a rib.
 Fireman William Barlow smashed a window with his fist and required three stitches.
 Fireman Augustine Lapriest tum- bled down stairs, suffering ccntus- ions and ubrasions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
Much Interest
 Is Aroused By
 Alleged Bills
For First Time in More Than IS Years a Demo- cratic Governor Will Sit Beside a Republican Leg islature = That Dean Cross Will Be Heard From Is Certain
HE HAS SEVERAL
 ''PET MEASURES"
By GEORGE MORRIS, JR. United Press Stan Corrcsnondent)

Limited Press Stan Correspondent)
 Hartford, Conn, Jan 2.-UP)- Connecticut awaited with keen anti cipation to-day the action of the incoming Cross administration upon proposed legislation.
 For the first time in more than 15 years, the state will be treated to the spectacle of democratic governor sitting with a strongly republican legislature. Despite the loneliness of his position. the 68-year-old retired dean of Yale graduate school, Will bur L. Cross is expected to be a pow erful figure.
 Action of the general assembly upon Cross "pet" measures, particu- larly the old age pension bill, will be watched with unusual interest.
 Several "favorite" bills. defeated at previous session, are expected to be umong the flood of new bills on the clerks desk of the general as- sembly when 1t convenes next We'd nesday.
 After lapse of one term, the United Press was informed to-day. a bill legalizing horse racing again will be introduced and pushed with
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
Nine Persons Were Killed When Train
 Smashed Into Auto

8; Vilborg Pearl Ogason, 5; Calvin Olason, 10; Mrs Nowak, 33; Adam Novak, 8; and Lorraine Nowak, 5. The baby who escaped was Lorraine Margaret Olason. Both the Olason and Nowak families lived in Chica- go. The automobile was owned and driven by Olason.
 The accident brought the total auto fatality figure in Cook county on New Years day to IT, record. The auto toll for the first day of 1881 was far larger than the average for 1880. Last year 1,136 persons, an average of slightly more than three a day. were killed,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
PRESIDENT OF PANAMA
 CAPTURED
RevOlutiOnis Is in That Country Have Announce ed Provisional GOvern= ment
By SEYMOUR PAUL

United Press Staff COrrespOndenD
 Panama City, Jan 2-(UP)- Revolutionaries seized the capital to-day and proclaimed a provisional government headed by Dr Harmodio Arias, a 44-year-old lawyer.
 There was a brief conflict, marked by heavy machine gun and rifle fire. Insurgent leaders said eight men had been killed and an undeter- mined number, incleding an Amer ican n W paper correspondent, wounded.
 President Florencio Harmodio Arosemena, liberal party leader who took office on October 1, 1928, for four years, was taken prisoner by
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02

Chicago, Jan. 2. (UP)-A fast Grand Trunk passenger train. en route from here to Montreal, struck an automobile in the suburb of Har- vey last night and killed nine per- sons. Those killed were members of the Frank Nowak and Matthew Olason families. All were riding in a small sedan. A tenth occupant of the car, three-months old baby, was thrown 200 feet into snow filled ditch and picked up unhurt.
 Besides Nowak, who was 35, and Olason, who was 37, those killed were Mrs Olason, 32; Muriel Olason,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
Late Bulletins
MARRIAGE LICENSES WERE FEW

Providence, R. l., Jan 2-(UP)-The number ot mar riage licenses issued here in 1880 the smallest since 1918 it announced today The 1880 total was 22ol, compared with 2,498 in 1929 and 2261 in 1918.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
LA COSTE IS READY

Paris, Jan 2-(UP)-The father of Rene LaCoste. the tennis player, said to-day that his son was in good condition and willing to play in the Davis cup matches if needed by Franco
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
DUDLEY FIELD MALONE IS DADDY

New York, Jan 2-Among the first American babies, if first to be born in 1881 is the tepound son of Mrs Dudley Field Malone wife of the welknown lawyer The child born at 2:01 January l. Mother and child were reported doing we'll
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
COST $1O TO GET DRUNK

Washington, Jan 2-Jack Cranchera, jockey, in court charge of drunkenness, told the judge he had only $5 and would like to be fined just that much Ut costs $1O to get drunk here" the judge replied.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
MARK TWINS TO KNOW THEM

Boston, Jan 2-(UP)-Mary and Anna Athas, two- yearod twin sisters pneumonia patients at City hos pta To tell them apart have had to mark them with adhesive tape.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02

Cambridge Mass, Jan 2-(UP)-After Robert Naun borg had reported there burglar in his cellar l2 policemen discovered the noise he heard merely mouse in an ash barrel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02

Atlanta, Ga, Jan 2-(UP)-H. c. Hamilton, veteran newspaper and press association writer was killed last night when struck by automobile The driver, M A. Greenbat, was held a charge of reckless driving
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
OLDRAILROADER DIED SUDDENLY

New London, Conn, Jan 2-(UP)-Just before he was to begin his John J. Kerigan for 3l years an engineer the Central Vermont railroad was stricken on the street here died while being removed to hos pital,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
JUST MARRIED COUPLE AND DIED

Bridgeport, Conn., Jan 2-(UP)-Seized with heart attack while attending wedding reception to couple he had just united in marriage the Rev James Marshall 55 of Philadelphia died in Gospel hail. He had been ill before tha carenoonv
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
TO REMOVE JUSTICE BRODSKY

New York; Jan 2-(UP)-The removal of Magistrate Louis B. Brodsky recommended to the appellate dvl- sion of supreme to-day by Referee Samuel Seabu appointed by the court to supervise an inquiry into the conduct of the lower judiciary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02

At holiday timc. Wor,en's Dairy rnu solve tlsc pcrpicximg question 0f tl0us lee. cream Is always at your command.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
HE STOLE THE COAT OF JUDGE

Everett, Mass. Jan 2-(UP)-The burglar who broke into house here last night and stole coat prob ably didn't know but the belonged to Judge Nelson P. Brown
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
DESERTED HER TO PLAY THE HORSES

Hartford, Conn., Jan 2-(UP)-Claiming her husband deserted her pay the horses, Mrs Ethel R. Slgler, Hartford, granted divorce here to-day from Earle J. Siger Albany N Y to whom she married in 1926.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Jan 2.-(UP)-The treasury net balance for December 90 was $312. 2.759, ,3S6.10.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-25
| SP0R i s.
MELLON PURCHASES
STRING OF RACERS

WASHINGTON. March 25. tU.P)-
Racing enthusiasts may look for
ward to the entry of new colors on
the countrys tracks with young Paul
Mellon. son of the secretary of
treasury. planning to gather a string
of thoroughbreds ct the new estate
purchased for him by his father IN
the Virginia "hoss country
The 400 acre tract IS a part OF
the famous Blue Ridge farms, where
Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson, for
nler personal physician to President
Wilson and we'll known sportsman,
and the late Samuel E. Ross raised
race horses that were known far
and wide.
It was brought from GraySon and
the Ross estate. The price has not
been revealed. Known as Rokeby,
the tract is located in Fauquier
county, Virginia. and is one OF the
oldest in that section.
Young Mellon is expected to es-
tablish a stable of his own there
when he returns from a two year
post graduate course at Cambridge
university, England, in a few weeks
to enter his fathers banking busi-
ness in Pittsburgh.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-25
NOTICE OF ELECTION OF
SCHOOL TRUSTEES

Notice is hereby given to the elec-
tors of Central Union High School
District Of Imperial County, Califor-
MIA, that an election will be held on
the 9th day of March, 1881, for the
purpose of electing two trustees for
the said Central Union High School
District for term of three years.
For the purpose Of holding the
said election, the polls shall remain
open between the hours of six O'Clock
a. m. and seven o'clock p. m. at the
High School for the El Centre School
District and between the hours Of
one o'clock and five o'clock p. m. in
the following elementary school
districts: viz, at the Acacia School
house for the Acacia School District;
al the Elm School house for the Elm
School District; at the Eucalyptus
School house for the Eucalyptus
School District; at the Heber School
house for the Heber School District;
al the McCabe School house for the
McCabe Union School District; at
the Seeley School house for the See
ley Union School District; at the
Silsbee School house for the Silsbee
School District; at the Westside
School house for the Westside
School District; at the Lone Star
Service Station, located on the
Seeley-Calexico highway in Section
G. T. II, r. 13, for the Lone Star and
Centinela School Districts.
FRANK G.. WEIR, Clerk of Board
of Trustees of Central Union High
School District.
+ March 1l,18,25
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-25

ported this week are new 10 tl.e
game but are anxious TO learn. lhey
undoubtedly will make Sooo pay
ers within a year or two.
ONLY two veterans of last year
team have reported so far, TacketC
and Butler. tackles. Fisher, eno, mas
not reported as yet. Price ana
Wynr,e are busy with baseball ana
will be for seven more weeks.
OF last years substitutes who VIII
be veterans next year, Jones, keesee,
West. Berry and Templeton have re-
ported. Cleo, sub-center last year.
is playing baseball with Price ana
Wynne.
Hammer and Edgar, last years
backfield men, and Reams, Belch,
Heald, Gonzales and Moore, line
men, have played their last for Cen
tral as have substitutes Obayasnie,
Irwin, Miner and Hester. Central
lost many good men from the 1880
team and it will be difficult to re-
place them.
If possible'a night game may be
arranged here this spring with some
coast school. Nothing definite has
been planned as yet, however.
The success of night football last
fall proved that local fans are inter-
ested and a game this spring should
be popular.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-25
OSTER SEEN AS
SUCCESSOR TO
MICKEY WALKER
By GEORGE KIRKSEY
United Press Staff Correspondent

CHICAGO. March 25. (U.P)-Willle
Oster Of Boston, Pete Susky OF
Scranton, Pa, and Harvey Chuck
Heffner Of Denver were the sur
vivors in the first OF series Of
elimination bouts sanctioned by the
National Boxing association to Sc
lect a new 160-pound champion
Before less than $500 persons in
the Chicago coliseum last night,
Oster. a rugged puncher, knocked
out TAFT Littman of Milwaukee in
the second round OF scheduled 10
round bout and establish Ell himself
as the most promising contender in
the initial group OF aspirants for
the title Mickey Walker held.
Susl;y outlasted Haakon Hanson,
Chicago Norwegian, to win a 10
round decision. He weighed l56,
Hanson 155 Susky tired badly to-
ward the end. In the eighth round
he fell through the ropes after an
exchange of blows and took a count
Of four before he could get back in
! the ring.
Harvey Chuck Heffner, Denver
newcomer. won a close decision from
My Sullivan, ST. Paul, in the 10
round seni-final Heffner cut Sui
! livan's lip badly in the fourth round
and raised a lump under his left
/ eye in the fifth. Sullivan lasted
| throughout the onslaught and
staged a desperate rally in the last
! two rounds to make the bout close
Sullivan weighed l57, Heffner 158.
Mickey Walkers claim to the
middleweight title has been vacated
] by the National Boxing association
! because of his failure to defend the
championship within six months.