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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-18
Don Smashed
 All Records To-day
 Over Loch Lomond
He First Wrested World Mark of ll.7l Made By Gar Wood of America and Then Made New Record of 119.8l

Loch Lomond, scotland, July IS Don, daring Brit ish racing < driver, broke the worlds speedboat record twice to- day when he sent the powerful Miss England III bulleting over the choppy waters of Loch Lomond at the amazing speed of 119.S1 miles an hour on his second at- tempt. i.s i;59f \ :s :s sssj,g , z. W V.
 He wrested the world mark from the United States on his first attempt this morning, beating Gar Woods record of 111.71 with a speed of 117.43. E
 Not satisfied, Don dared unfa- vorable weather to zoom over the official course again at the still greater speed:
 On one of the two official runs which registered the last average of 119.81, the long, stream lined craft roared over the official one mile course at the sensational speed of 120.50 miles an hour. This made Don the first man who ever travelled two miles an hour on the water.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-18
CONVENTION OF COMMUNISTS IS
 BROKEN UP
fIz of Them Were Sent to Hospitals s u.ff e r in g From Ptorlaine Poisorl- ing Many Doctors Called In

Massillon, Ohio, July 1S.-(UP) One hundred and twelve dele gates to the state communist con- vention were in hospitals to-day suffering from ptomaine poisoning, thus bringing the convention to an untimely end. At the convention session yesterday. 200 delegates, one after the other, collapsed in pain. The greatest confusion reigned. Repeated emergency calls brought 22 doctors and 35 nurses. Victims were wrapped in blankets and laid out in the city hall lawn until ambulances could take them to hospitals.
 The poisoning was caused by food served at the convention luncheon. An investigating com- mittee of physicians said the food was prepared by persons connect ed with the conventoin. Potato salad prepared in galvanized tub was blamed. Should the poisoning result in fatalities. criminal action may result, authorities said.
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In addition to breaking the world record twice. Don also beat the British national record of s98.96 miles an hour, established by Sir Henry Seagrave at Lake Win dermere. 1890, just few minutes before he was killed in the Miss England II. ,
 To-day's remarkable achieve ments on a wind-swept lake under lowering skies, not only wrote, 2 thrilling new chapter. :intc. the an- nals of speed boat racing but also brought reward to the B year old Don.
 The official runs for. the new record were 120.5O miles an hour, south to north, and the return. from north to south. 119.12, giving him the average of 119.S1. He was clocked over the first official mile in 34.40 seconds, and over the re- turn mile at 34.S seconds.
 His earlier record of 117.43 miles per hour was obtained from a south, to north run at 117.10 and from north to south at 117.76. He was timed on the first run in
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-18
JUSSERAND OF FRANCE IS DEAD
 IN PARIS HOME
He Was French Ainbassa- dor to This Country for z3 Years Veteran Dip- plornat Was IT Years Old

Paris, July 18.-(UP)-Jules Jusserand, for 23 years French ann bassador to Washington and a member of the late Theodore RooseyeIt's famous tennis cabi- net" died to-day.
 The veteran diplomat was n. He had been, i'll in recent years. during which he wrote his me- moirs. He was an indefatigable writer. was Q close student of Eng fish and American literature and wrote the standard French text book, sn three volumes, on English literature. Other works included. "Brothers in in Arms" Literary History of the English People from the Renaissance to tho Civil war" "the School for Ambnssa- dors," "Writlng of History" and sWith Americans of Past and Pfes- ont bsyn." The latter won the Pnlitsar history prise.
 Flo was chiefly fegponsible for introducing Shakespeare to Franco. Il,ssoraI Ild married Blalo niehards. aauGhter of on AmefIcafl resident ef Nnf0ne. juaaernnn hnQ been nils fnF steadily for the past year eIld Wan nlPIckGn with firomIn fast Work, fIs dlod in h|a Paris homo with his Wifs al his bedside
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-18
Both Scandals Are
 Being Investigated
 Because Of Deaths
TOrtures of the Old World Are Recalled By Death of Prisoner in Mine0la and Fatal Tragedies in Several So Called Pris- on Camps in Southern States
ATTEMPT MADE
 TO PUNISH GUILTY
tBy United P,ess)

Prison camp sweat boxes" that killed boy in Florida, and police questioning that sent q New York robber suspect to his grave with 9 broken Adams apple are refine ments" in torture by which men and women throughout history were slashed, burned or twisted un- til they confessed. died, or were driven insane.
 They are relics of torture. pros- ecution, and persecution used in the Roman empire, by Spain when Spain was mighty. by Scotland, Ireland, France by the yellow man in the Orient. and by the Puritan fathers who settled New England.
 Tn Rome during the persecution of the Christian martyrs, in Spain during the inquisition. and in ''ImD- dern" police methods, there alwas $ has been authorities who upheld torture as sure way of bringing refractory mens and women to terms. Even in the, 18th century some countries legalized it's use as a preliminary to trial.
 Cicero and Seneca fought tor ture in Rome. Beccaria cam-s paigned against it in medieval Italy, St Augustine deplored its use but regarded it as necessary part of religious and civil life.
 In the old Roman empire. slaves were wrenched- on the rack, their skin was torn with barbed hooks and cords were tied tightly around their arms, stopping the circulo tion of the blood. Even then it was not supposed to harm life or limb'-because a slave was valu- able.
 The Spanish inquisition wsis sponsored by the church to drive out heretics.
 The tortures under the Spanish
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-18
BIG WATERWAY
 TREATY SIGNED AT WASHINGTON
St Lawrence Project Will Connect United States and Canada By Sea Route-TO Cost SS00,= OOO,0OO


 Washington, July 18-(UP)-A treaty providing for action by the United States and Canada to en- gage in the outstanding engineer ing project of modern times-an $500 100000 St Lawrence water way linking the heart of the Amer ican continent with sea- going E1- ropean traffic was signed here to- day by representatives of the two countries.
 Secretary of State Stimson signed the treaty in behalf of the United States minister and William D. Herridge for Canada.
 The treaty will be the subject of senate hearings at which Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt. democratic presidential nominee. may testify regarding New York states part in
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Chicago. July. 1s.-(UP)-De- tectives sought clue today in the cards of soothsayer and her prophecy of death for George Carl. 44. shot to death 72 hours after his wife heard his fate foretold. Last Thursday the soothsayer drew three cards from her deck. The first bore a grinning skeleton, scythe In hand. The second q wo- man mourning before q graveHtone. the third on advocate studying the law. Caris e.year-oid son. Dorn. revealed the prophecy to police. "Mother told mo Q fortune teller said daddy would he killed by bandits" the child said. Mrs Carl confirmed the statement and named the neress ns Mrs Susie BalIow.
 Mrs Ballow Informed officers she had made the prophecy. The first
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-18
DETECTIVES OF
 FEDERAL GOVT
 QUIT THE CASE
Drop Search for Slayer of Lindbergh Baby-They Claim a Horrible Mess Has Been Made of Case
By VIRGIL PINKLEY f0SI. By United PrcSS)

NSOpy AOOSs ny SAAtS0 S'''I
 Washington. July IS. (UP)- Federal detective agencies have withdrawn from active participa- tion in the hunt for the slayers of the Lindbergh baby despite Presi- dent Hoover's order ito make this never to be forgotten case" At least one official feels that the case was mishandled from the start, the nUited Press learned to-day.
 The government agencies while going about their other work are still maintaining a close watch for possible clues and stand ready to take up the hunt again. But the expert agents who were assigned to the Lindbergh case have been shifted to other duties.
 Officials told the United Press to-day that the decision was made about week ago, two months aft CT the infant son of Col and Mrs Charles A. Lindbergh was found dead near the Lindbergh home at Hopewell, N. J. The manhunt now is being directed solely by New Jersey state police under Col H. Norman SchwartZkopf.
 The federal agencies, though willing to. cooperate with Schwartz
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MISSING PLANE | COMES DOWN AND ALL WERE SAFE
New York Sportsman and His Party Landed in Maine - Search Had Been Started for Group

New York, July 1S-UP)- David McCullouch, New York aviator and sportsman, arrived in New York by train to-day from Rutland, Me, where he landed in an airplane last night after a stormy flight from New Bruns- wick.
 Gall off the search in New Brunswick" McCullouch told the United Press. "We are safe. We flew through some bad weather but had no serious trouble"
 With him on the flight were a mechanic and Edward Mcdonnell, pilot. They had captured cub bear in New Brunswick and were bringing it back to New York in the plane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-18
DEER CORNERED AFTER BREAKING
 INTO THEATER
Young Animal Crashed Main Entrance of the Fox-Palace Theater in Meriden This Morning

Meriden, Conn, July 1s--(UP)-- A young deer. apparently seeking Q good seat for this afternoons performance, crashed the main entrance of the Fox Palace theater early to-day, raced to the front Of the orchestra and was cornered after Q long chase by caretaker' and two policemen. Carctaker John Gregory heard the patterlnR of feet on tho carpeted aisle and was amazed to see the deer racing toward tho front seats. Ho called c policeman and they chased the agile animal through tho orehes- tra pit and up and down aisIes until arrival of third policeman resulted in capture.
 Tho deer was turned over % uame Warden Morris II; bnek. , received when it plunged through q glass dpoF befose releasing it tn tho forest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-18
Board Of Works Commissioners
 Flaherty Dead
Thomas F. Flaherty Died Suddenly This Morning at His Home, 9l Alma Street III for Two Days, But His Condition Was Not Considered Serious
WAS PROMINENT
 NLOCAL CIRCLES

Thomas F. Flaherty, well known commissioner of the board of pub lie. works and a, prominent worker in the interests of the local demO- cratic party for many years, died suddenly this morning at his resi- tfence, 91 Alma street. MT Flaherty had been i'll for two days. but his condition was not regarded as ser ious. His death at o'clock startled his many friends and acquaintance es among city officials and the gen. eral public.
 Mayer Frank Hayes and John H. Crery, chairman of the democratic town committee, paid splendid tri- butos to the memory of the deceas- ed. praising his loyalty and eficien- cy. Their eulogies reflected the sen- timents of hundreds of friends and associates.
 Mir laherty was a native of Wa
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DETECTIVES LOOKING OVER
 CARDS OF SOOTHSAYER WHO
 PREDICTED DEATH THAT CAME

card. she said. indicated death, the second showed the husband would be the victim and the third indl- indicated the widow might come under suspicion and require serv- Ices of q lawyer. Mrs Carl told police that she and her family were convinced by the prophecy that her husband would die.
 "But he just laughed when l told him about the fortune teller" Mrs Carl aaid. "He said t was aIl fool- ishness. Then Saturday night we came Into the shop and found him dead" Ofilcers who examined CarI's grocery store whore he was shot wore convinced the place had been deliberately dIEnrrnnged Co simulate robbery. Ivan 0filec. 3s, Carl's brother.ln,law. was ques. tl0ned by police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-18
Governor Roosevelt
 Given Big Welcome
 By 5O,O0O Admirers
Lands From His Six=Day Voyage and Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, Did the HOnOrs-Ready Now to Begin His Great White House Campaign
BY PAUL H. KING

United Press Stan COrrespOndcnt)
 Little Boars Head, N. H.. July IS -(U. P.)-Franklin D. Roosevelt headed toward Albany to-day. his coastal cruise ended, but not with out several campaign achievements enroute, including -politica" Sunday welcome by 50,000 admir- CTS at Hampton Beach.
 The democratic nominee receiv- ed ovations wherever he stopped during his six-day voyage. but the greatest was that at Hampton Beach, N. H.
 Voters from four states, Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire, were represented in the throng, but Roosevelt refused to make his speech political because it was Sunday He confined himself to anecdotes of his association with the neighborhood.
 Regardless of Roosevelt attitude, his ardent supporters refused to bar politics. State Chairman Robert M. Gould referred to the nominee as the next president. Frederick E.. tContinued on Page A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-18
DEATH BLOW TO THE AL CAPONE
 CRIME COMBINE
Two-Year Investigation Is Ended and U. s. Attor= riey General Will Act Many to Be Punished

1Copyifi;Ighf 1ss2y yby United Press)
 Chicago. July IS S-(UP) The United States government prepared today to deal the death blow to the staggering Al Capone crime syndicate.
 A two-year investigation by the aces of the prohibition department, the Chicago Secret Six, and the Chicago police department has culminiated in 50 page report to the United States attorney-general. the United Press learned today re- vealing additional evidence against the gang and showing it's national scope.
 The report is designed. to bolster former indictments against the gang leader which have been on file since before he was convicted
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FIRE ON BOARD
 BRITISH SHIP
 NOT DANGEROUS
Broke Out Last Night on Empress of Britain,
 Carrying the Cabinet of
 England to Ottawa Ses- { sion g.

Aboard s. s. Empress of Britain, Enroute to Canada. July 1s-(UP) Fire broke out in the Empress room last night with seven nicn- bers of the British cabinet and other distinguished guests aboard. but there was no panic and little damage. The fire alarm was sounded during the benefit concert for the aeamen's orphnnage with Stanley. Baldwin presiding. Bald- win is lord president of tho coun. oil Of the British government and head Of the delegation to the In. perioi economic conference at ot. tawas Others of tho delegation were prosent.
 When fro appeared in the ceil- Ing of the Hmpress room. Baldwin calmly announced that tho concert was over. Tho room was cleared easily without any signs of panic. The ilfo was soon extlnguisheu.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-18
VICTIM OF AUTO ACCIDENT WORE
 SEVEN RINGS

Milford, Conn, July 1S-(UP)- An unidentified. middle-aged man wearing five rings on one hand and two on the other was struck and killed by an automobile here to-day. Daniel Dugan, Jr, 25, of 27 South Kensington street, White Plains, N. r.. said the man was walking in the middle of the high way and he was unable to avoid running him down. Dugan was held for the coroner.
 The victim was described by po- lice as apparently German. with a moustache and Van Dyke beard, brown hair sprinkled with grey and no teeth. The rings were in- expensiYe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-18
Norwalk Street Shooting Caused
 Much Surprise

N0rwaik, Conn. July iS-(U. PJ --Poliee to-day sought the motive for a bold shooting on . Main street which may result n death or Mich- aei Caasinnngls of this city.
 Charles Kouries. held without bonds after being epprehended at hia home. is alleged to have steps pe6 ID to casalmege, pressed q %. voIveF 10 the mans abdomen sna fired tWe shots.
 Norwalk haepltal authorities said tho vielInl's condition was falr thls morning. i2 hourg after tho phoot'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-18
PASSERS OF BAD $lO BILLS ARE
 BEING CAUGHT
Five Arrested Last Week
 and Saturday Four More Were Taken Bills Had Been Passed
 Here

The source of counterfeit $1O bills, which have flooded Connec- ticut and which resulted in the arr rest of five men during the past week, Is believed to have been traced by secret service agents. In a raid Saturday afternoon in New York city four more men were ap- prehended as they attempted to pass some of the phoney bills or the same pattern that have made their appearance in this city. The authorities learned incidentally that some of the gang have been selling $100 worth of counterfeit bills (ten tens) for the modest
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-18
GERMANY FACES
 TERRORISM IN
 MANY SECTIONS
Twenty or More Dead and Many Wounded Over Week=End = Govt Pre- pares to Put Down Dis- orders
Rv PAUL KECsKEMETI

By PAUL KECSKEMETI United Press Stan COrrcspOndcnt)
 Berlin. July 18-UP)-Political terrorism famed through Germany to-day and the government took drastic steps to put down disorder after a weekend in which prob ably 20 or more dead and dozens wounded were added to the heavy casualties of the last few weeks.
 After an emergency cabinet meeting, outdoor demonstrations were forbidden throughout the Reich in an order by Baron Will helm Won Gayl, minister of the in terior
 Proclamation of state of siege or martial law was discussed, but
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TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, July 1s-tUP)-The treasury net balance on July is was $247.757.si7.22.
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Complete weather Repors fass 2.
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Fair Tonight and Prob
 ably on Tuesday
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News of Nearby Towns
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and raced the engine. They reared
away.
Meanwhile, Susan sat still and
cold in the roadster's front seat.
The man at her side cupped his
hand over a cigaret. In the match's
flare. she could see his stern young
profile.
How did I get here?" she asked.
II feel as if-as if a hurricane had
picked me up"
Il was it." Bob Dunbar supplied
easily. He seemed quite sober now
and there was a steely CLINT in his
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/ Come along" she said crisply
I'm ready"
She took Dum-Dum's arm. She
looked gay, even gallant. Denise
rushing in a moment later with
Bob Dunbar at her heels. stared al
the TRANSPORTATION. They made a
great clamor in the hall.
Three are four older couples, Sc
dately waltzins to the strains of an
old-fashioned tune, turned to glance
at them disapprovingly. Susan's
laugh rang out at something Dunn
Dunn had said Ben glowered.
Hurry up, everybody" shrilled
Denise. I'VE want TO get away be-
fore the air of this tomb gets us. -
She linked her fingers in Bob's.
Susan managed to avoid his glance.
With desperate intentness, she an
swered Dum-Dum' sallies. SO they
thought she hadn't any fight in her,
did they? Shed show them
Deliberately, Bob Dunbar de-
tached himself from Denise's grasp
and walked over to Susan. He held
something out and the girl saw it
was flask, incredibly long and fiat
Have one?" he challenged. You
need it,"
She put out her hand, but be-
fore she could touch the flask, Ben's
long arm shot out and seized it.
Ben said, loudly and forbiddingly,
she doesn't want it-you fool.
you!"
What followed was all sort of
nightmare. There was tussle in
the course of which the flask clat-
tered to the floor. Some one said
sharply, Get EN- outside"
Denise screamed and the boy,
num-Dum, pulled the wrestlers
apart. A club attendant rushed up
with sacred white face and closed
the doors on the dancers.
THEN suddenly they were all out
l. beneath the stars, Busan shak-
ing more with emotion than with
cold and Ben holding his jaw and
looking murderous.
Take Bob away" Denise ordered
Hell kill that fool She glarec
at Ben. IF daddy hears about this
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Tarzan called aloud the name of his mate
The only answer from within was a sudden
half gasp, a sob and then the sound as of
body falling to the floor. Hurriedly he sought
to release the door. but becoming impatient,
he seized the frail barrier in one giant hand
and tore 1t completely away. He entered to find
the seemingly lifeless body OF Jana stretched
upon the floor. He gathered her in his arms;
her heart beat; she still breathed, and he re-
allied that she had but swooned.
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back in the sos, was in the dressing
room.
THE girls instinct was for flight
Il She could find her way back
to the house she thought. She could
pack her things and leave note
and walk to the station.
1t would be childish. she knew,
and perhaps cowardly, but she
longed terribly to be away from all
1 this.
You'll catch your death of cold, "
she heard a voice saying. Susan
wheeled. The young man who had
sat at her left at dinner, the one
they called Dum-Dum, was stand
ing just below on the gravel light
ing cigaret. She forced herself
to speak naturally.
II suppose I shall"
He cleared the low railing and
took her arm.
Come along inside" he said
agreeably. They're sending out a
search party for you. Denise wants
to go on to The Blue Mouse It's
too stuffy here"
Susan allowed herself to be led
back indoors. Some of the dancers
looked at her curiously as she
threaded her way past them, the
tall, pale young girl, with the cloud
of dark hair.
A small, argumentative group was
gathered in the hall of the club.
Sonia, preposterous yellow frock
sliding away from her shoulders,
had her hand on Bens arm. She
looked up guiltily as Susan adj
vanced.
"Oh, here she is" she said with
animation. Il told you she was
around some place"
Ben looked black as a thunder
cloud. He growled, And yet you
we're all willing to go off without
herr"
Susan's eyes searched for the face
she longed yet dreaded to see. The
youth, Dum-Dum murmured, read
ing her thoughts.
"Bobbys nearly out. Some one
took him to walk around the
grounds. He'll be O. k. in a few
minutes" He seemed to be very
knowing young man, but consid-
crate.
Susan's eyes thanked him as she
went TO get her wrap. The face
that looked back at her from the
dressing room mirror was startling
in its pallor. There were great
rings under her eyes. Sonia had
followed and stood staring at Susan
with frank curiosity.
Don't take it so hard" she adj
vised.
Anger fared up in Susan. It
don't know what you mean"
yes, you do" Sonia adjusted
her extraordinary earrings and
patted heer city hair with satisfac-
ton. "A child could see what's the
matter with you," she said coolly.
Buck up and show you have a
little fight"
Susan squared her shoulders.
You're talking riddles"
ooh, well, Sonia shrugged. Don't
mind me. I only meant 10 give
you friendly tip"
THE warm color had come back
l. into Susan's face and her eyes
had darkened. So that was it,!
They we're all feeling sorry for her.
Well, she'd show them. She
threw the shawl about her shoulders
liking the picture she made.
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eyebrows and put a hand under
Denise's elbow.
Where are those two?" Denise
demanded, icily regal and clutch
ing her wrap around her slim fig
ure. The boy shrugged. Denise
stamped her foot and some one in
the big car sounded horn sharply
in the night stiffness.
Lets move" Dum-Dum said
easily. Il hear Bob's engine down
the hill. They'll be trailing us"
There seemed nothing else to do.
Denise, her head high, stepped in
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I'll be wrecked. I won't have a
prayer"
Just a minute" That was Bob,
oddly sober now. I'm sorry. My
error" He put out his hand to his
adversary. but his look was direct
ed at Susan. Ben, after an in
stant's hesitation. took the hand.
The crowd melted together again,
moved by common impulse of re-
lief. Denise was issuing voluble
directions. Arnold and Sonia and
Dum-Dum in that car. She would
drive with Bob. She looked around.
Dunbar had melted into the shad-
ows. And where was Susan?
The youth, Dum-Dum, lifted his