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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-16
GarageO Owners Minus Licenses, Granted Continuances
EDWARD RUE
 CAUGHT IN TAMPA
Bandit Wanted in $2,OOO,-
 900 Bank Robbery Is Fully Identified

Tampa, Florida, February 1G = (UP) = Edward La Rue, wanted In the $2,000.00O robbery of the Lincoln National Bank Trust Company, of Lincoln, Neb, and in the Kidnapping of James Hackett, Blue Island, III. was under arrest here, officers revealed today.
 Identification of La Rue was held to be positive by federal men after busy night of checking fin- gerprints and photographs with Washington and Chicago officials.
 Federal officers said several suitcases were captured by of- hcers. One was said to hold part of the money paid for the release of Edward c. Bremen, son of the wealthy St Paul brewer who re- gently was released by kidnapers after payment of $200.000 ransom.
 Federal operatives, working with their usual secrecy, indicated that La Rue was not linked directly with the Bremen lsidnaping. but he allegedly had knowledge of 1t and handled at least part of the ran- som money. La Rue IS held here on a charge of automobile theft in Illinois
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-16
E. H. l.. PERCY United Press Stan Correspondent

London - (UP) - President Roosevelt's dollar policy has caused Q boom in gold. It is bring ing prosperity to South Africa, the worlds largest gold-producing country.
 Only a few years ago the Rand goldfields were threatened with ex- tinction. The official estimate was that in 1943 the gold output would be f20,OO0, ,000-less than half tho present output-and that in 1948 t would be only f10,000,000.
 Gold was then about 84 shlllings an ounce, and at htat price, the companies could work only the richest gold bearing ore. The ster. ling price increased when Britain suspended the-gold standard. A few hours after President Roose- welt announced his policy early n January, 1t scared to 131 shillings pnd nine pence an ounce. vast quantities of low grade ore can be mined at present prices.
 The mines are now making rec' ord profits. Already the govern ment of South Africa has taken over f6,OOO.O00 in excess profits tax. The shares for which so du- bious a future was prophesied, are now fought over by wildly excited Johannesburg brokers.
 The old Rand is already one of the wonders of the world. For 60 miles its gold-producing apparatus sprawls over countryside that 50 years ago was treeless veldt. Every second of the year ton of rock is crushed in it's mills. Inc one day fl produces 36,00O fine ounces of gold, worth at par f15S,0OO. Night and day 22,000 Europeans and 22O,0O natives are working there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-16
Old Rites Usher In
 Chinese Celebration
Business Suspended for Three Days at Start of Lucky
 Year'-CaIIed Winter Holiday

iusty fellows got the Kitchen God. and themselves in the process, good and drunk before he departed for heaven. That got the spy in such shape that he would be in bad with the Jade God and what ever he reported of no value.
 The ceremonies leading up to the New Year began as long ago as the 8th day of the 18th moon. or Jan 22 by western reckoning. on that day housewives prepared q porridge made of rice, beans. plums milIet and chestnuts. This porridge, ripe after standing for three weeks, is being consumed during the New Year festivities.
 For the poor and those who take delight in dodging their creditors the days just before the beginning or the New Year are trying ones. For under ancient customs all debts must be paid by midnight Of the last day of the old year. For two weeks before the arrival of Chinese New Year insurance com panies anticipate numerous fires. The same period is marked by Bankruptcies and not a few sui- cides. But in general. the people. high and low, manage to effect a general settlement of accounts in order to start the new year with q clean slate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-16
OBI7UAR Y

risot, died to-day at the home of her son, Thomas c. Parrisot, on Bunker Hill road, Watertown. Be- sides her son she leaves daugh- ter, Mrs Justine Roy of Torring- ton.
 The body was removed to the funeral home of Arthur | Lunny, 25 Central avenue, from where the funeral will be held. Arrangements are still incomplete.
 LUNDY-Thomas l.. Lundy of 46 Wilson street, died this morn ing at the Waterbury hospital. He was born in Wales GA years ago.
 He leaves daughter, Mrs John McAuliffe of this city; and grand- son, John. Mir Lundy attended St Johns church and was active in church affairs.
 The funeral will be held Sun day afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Alderson funeral home. with Rev Dr John N. Lewis officiating. Bur ial will be in Bantam. Friends may call at the funeral home Sat- urday night from 2 to 9.
 JOHNSON-Word has been. re- ceived here of the death of Dr Frank W. Johnson of Altadena, Calf. A noted writer and editor on scientific subjects, he was rel ative of Mrs l.. F. Parker of this city. *s .t
 BRAY - Mrs Bertha Pennell Bray of S27 Watertown avenue died to-day at her home. She was born. December 8, 1890, at East Douglas, Mass, the daughter of William l.. and Alice Cornwell Pennell.
 She was member of the Second Congregational church, past mat ron of Evergreen Court AmarantE, Grand Marshall Court Amaranth of Connecticut, member of Naomi chapter of Eastern Star, member of Galillee White Shrine, past mother advisor of the Rainbow Girls and a member of the Daugh- ters of Veterans of the Civi1 War.
 She leaves her husband. William Chester Bray; her mother, Mrs Alice Pennell of Worcester, Mass; a brother, William Leonard Pen- nell, Jr; six sisters, Mrs Walter Fairfield of East Douglas, Mass, Mrs Walter Mowry of Woonsocket, R. l., Mrs Howard Lamb of Co., lumbus. O., Mrs Arthur Farrand of Worcester. Mass, Mrs Robert Marshall of Whitinsville, Mass, and Mrs Ralph Bissell of Worcester, Mass.
 The funeral will take place Sum day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with services at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue. Rev Moses Lowell and Rev Samuel Budde will ,officiate. Burial will be in Westboro, Mass, on Monday Friends may call at tho funeral home tomorrow night from z to Q.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-16
ARMY PILOTS AT
 NEWARK FIELD

Newark, N. J.. Feb. 16.--.UP).- Army pilots converged on Newark airport today to fly the mail when President Roosevelt's abrogation O.: air mail contracts goes into effect Feb. 19.
 Major B. o. Jones, new com- manding officer of the Eastern Ar Mail division arrived here yester- day after 0 one-hour flight from Washington. He was followed by five other planes.
 "We are ready to fly the mails Sunday midnight" Major Jones said. "We arc ready unless some body dumps an elephant on ps. If it's mailed, we'll cut it up and de- liver it."
 Poor people in England are sal- vaging coal from the sea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-16
Rand Rooms As Gold
 Hits New High Mark
Old Workings Open in Field Which Produces Half
 Worlds GOld-Mines Record Profit

One of the mines, the Robinson eDcp, is the deepest Ia the world. Men and machines have burrowed more than 5000 feet beneath the surface, and they are still going down.
 Six-foot fans keep the etmpera- ture at the lowest depths down to about 90 degrees Fahrenheit. but 1t has ben established that a native laborer loses 5 pounds in weight during his shift, and regalnss it before he starts again.
 Above ground the most, spectac- ular features are the great sand dumps, "the Alps of the Rand" They are dotted all over the mine- fields. dazzling white. six million tons fo sand, residue of the crushed and chemically-treated rock. In the early day they caused blinding sandstorms. Today they are treat cd with binding substances, includ- ing molasses, and vegetation Is growing on, them. Recently 1t was suggested that the top of one should be used as sports-field.
 Out of the f1,460,000,000 worth of gold produced by the Rand, at least f750,000,000 has been spent Ou lliuCAiuCiyp CADiooiNVop SV"A oAaN other requirements for working the mines.
 The origin of the Rand is more romantic than fiction.
 It has leaped up in 50 years, since the day in 1886 when poor miner named Walker, wondering where to go for his next job, stum- bled over stone in the grass and saw gold-bearing rock. His secret leaked out too soon, and he died 2 poor man. gaining no profit from q. discovery that has directed the course of history.
 But tho news of his find trav- eled around the world. From the Cape, the diamond mines of Kim berley, and from overseas, thou lands trekked by ox-wagon and saloon coach to the Witwaters- rand. A ''city' sprang up over night on the veldt: q city of bars and tin shanties,' like those of America's gcld-rush days.
 There was money to burn. Tho stock exchange was simply q hawling-match held in q chained off corner of the street. The wom- Cn competed with one another to create a sensation with their jewels and dresses. from London and Paris.
 In 1870 the population of the territories that now form the Un- ion of South Africa was about scattered over the country. From the discovery of the Rand field th" population increased six-fcld. In those 60 years Johannesburg has risen from the veldt. with sky scrapers. university, 800 miles of streats. and one of the largest hos pitals in the world.
 Today South Africa produces moro thun half the world output of gold. Tho poorer mines, the Cinderellns of tho gold -held. with | large accumulations of low-grade | ore, find hope of new life now in tho increased urice,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-16
SUITS IN
 SUPERIOR COURT
Decision Was Reserved in One Action and Entered
 :. in Another

Decision was reserved on one divorce and a decree was, entered in a. second by Judge Arthur F.. Els at the short calendar session of the superior court here today. The decree was granted Percy Clarke against Margaret l.. Clarke on grounds of desertion. Decision was reserved by the court on tho action of Walter T. Williams against Katherine Egan Williams.
 Mrs Williams was in the court room for the hearing and when Judge Ells was so informed he asked her whether she wanted to say anything. She replied in the negative. They were married August 3, 1923. the desertion tak- ing place March 25. 1880. Tn the Clark suit the plaintiff and defend ant intermarried March 5. 1914. The desertion occurred August 1, 1928
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-16

Massicotte, Mrs s. T'are, and Mrs N. Paradis. The pallbearers were: W. Bernier, k. Bernier, Y. Sulli- van, R. Sullivan. C. Larson and L. Lynch.
 The body of Mrs Helen Nugent was brought today to the Deliniks Funeral home, 17 Congress avenue from where the funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1850 o'clock to the Russian Greek or thodox church where services Will be conducted at 3 o'clock by Rev Peter Dzubay. Burial will be in the Russian Greek orthodox cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home late this afternoon.
 The funeral of Frank J. Crary was held this morning at S:30 o- clock from the Mulville Funeral Home, 27O West Main street, to the Church of the Immaculate Concep- ton, where Rev Joseph McChen was the celebrant at a solemn mass of requiem. He was assisted by Rev John l.. Loughran and Rev Bernard Reilly. Rev Francis Breen was seated In the sanctuary.
 Burial was in new St Joseph cemetery, with committnl prayers ny Father Reilly. The bearers were Patrick and John Delaney. Patrick cariin. Frank Leary. John Crary. Jr. and George Hines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-16

lO'ROURKE--Mrs Nora O'Rourke a resident of this city for tho past 27 years, died yesterday, afternoon at her home,s 251 Baldwin street. She was the widow of Patrick O. r Rourke and was well known and liked In the lower Baldwin street section. :.
 Mrs O'Rourke is survived by two daughters, Mrs James Dona- hue and Mrs Maurice Carey, both Of Waterbury, and four sons, Mi- schael O'Rourke of Waterbury, Maurice O'Rourke of Keene. N. H., and William and Patrick O'Rourke of Ireland.
 The funeral will be held to- morrow at o'clock from the home, 25i Baldwin street. to the ,Church of tho Immaculate Con- .ception where a solemn high mass of reuiiiem will be celebrated at '9:45 o'clock. Burial will be in Cal vary cemetery.
 OXUTENKO-Ste Oxuten- ko. 50. of 1iyVood street, died ycs- , terday afternoon at the Waterbury hospital after a brief illness. Born in Russia, he came to this country .22 years ago, making his nome in Waterbury. He was well-hked throughout the North End section and was a communicant at the Russian Greek Orthodox church on Crown street. z He leaves his wife, Rose. of this city; and brother, Arthim, or Russia. .
 The funeral will be held from the home to the Russian Greek Orthodox church. Burial will be fin the Russian Greek Orthodox cemetery. Time will be announced later.
 PARRISOT--Mr Lydia Parri- sot. widow of the late Juste Par-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-16
GOVERNOR CROSS
 APPOINTS WOMAN

Hartford, Conn, Fe b16.-tUP)
 Governor Wilbur L. Cross today announced appointment of Mrs Katharine r. Harvey, New Haven, as a member of the board of direc- tors of Long Lane farm, to fill a vacancy resulting from the resig- nation of James Murphy. Middle town, whose term expires July 1. 1895.
 Mrs Harvey is the wife of Dr Samuel c. Harvey, professor of surgery at Yale and Is the daugh- ter of the late Henry W. Farnam. professor of economics at the same college
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-16
Third Day-February 16, 1883

MrQ OAy-E eDru6ry 10, xS00 By WILLIS THORNTON
 (NEA Service Stan Correspondent) TENSION relaxed somewhat when it was found that the presdent-eect safe, and that all the victims of Zangaras murderohs pistol would recover (Mayor Cerrnak not to die until March 6) day long shadows down the coming
 senate. ss adopted resolution for
  in the AS states approval The house had yet this resolution.
 And people who had been fooled often could rust glnlng of the end of the noble experiment" Investigating committee showed  purposes 6 show the public.
 it's able counsel just beginning investigation destined of American finance. Wisconsin farmers planning marches capitals protest against foreclosures of the Of milk reported
 shadows from this, too.
 An appropriation of fore to be
 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-16
TRIAL PROLONGED

New Haven, Conn, Feb 1J. lUPJ ---Introduetion of q half dozen ad- ditionai defense witnesses to-day prolonged the trial of Lawrence iiilI. Yale senior. and two others in common pleas eoure hero in eon- Ecctl0n with pleketink disturbances during n local foundry strike last December
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-16
IN mEMORIAM

nn Memory sf Antheny Di PietFe' We think Of you, dear tTony) Ntiil think Of days now past; We picture yonf In fnem'ry, Just nn Wo saw you last. Az oft wa view your likeness, Your elieefffineaH refufnH; Your friendly emIie atIll greeth un, And guieis eilf eoneefnH,
 f1MpLoYIin OF NoiiicAN coz f city
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-16
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our relatives. friends and nelghbors and espe- ciaily the Planning Dept, or the Y. of A., for their kindness and sympathy shown us during our re- cent bereavement, the death of our beloved husband and father.
 MRS. MARY HUGHES. 2-iG-lt MAE C. HUGHES.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-16

Parents of 10 children in Italy are now exempted from taxation, while bachelors botween the ages of 90 and GO are heavily taxed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-16
MASSES

months mind mass of requiem will be celebrated to- morrow morning at 7:30 o'clock, at the Blessed Sacrament church. for the repose of the soul of the late James Reardon.
 sTOKEs-A first anniversary mass of reauiem will be celebrated Sat urday morning at g o'clock, at St Patrick's church for the repose of the soul of the late William J. Stokes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-16
DIED

OxUTENkO-In this city, Feb 15. 1884. stephen Oxutenko of 1 Wood street. Funeral arrangements later. LUNDY-In this city, Feb. 16, 1884. Thomas l.. Lundy of 46 Wilson , street. Funeral Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock at Alderson funeral home. Burial in Bantam. OROURKE-In this city, Feb. 15, 1894. Mrs Nora O'Rourke of 25l Baldwin street. Funeral Saturday morning at o'clock to Immacu- late Conception church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
 BRAY-In this city, Feb. 16, 1884. Mrs William c. Bray of S27 Water- town avenue. Funeral Sunday af- ternoon at 2:30 o'clock at A1derson funeral home. Burial in Westboro, Mass.
 Watertown, Feb. 16, 1884. Mrs Lydia Parrisot of Bun ker Hill road, Watertown. Funeral arrangements later.
 NaAaaEa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-16

{, PARRISOT-Mrs Lydia Parri-
 sot, widow of the late Juste Par-
The Nome nugget., 1934-07-14
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JACK 0AKIE, F'II4M '-7''' ACTOR, GETS FINED
(By The Associated rress)

(By The Associated Press)
 SAN BERNARDTNO. July IA. Jack Okie was fined one hundred dollars, after spending five hours in jail, on charges of reckless driv- ing and driving while intoxicated.
 He was arrested while enroute to Balboa to join Richard Arlen and his yachting party. He plead led guilty,, but had only one dol lar and ninety cents in his pock- cts. A friend of. his paid the fine. Arriving back in Los Angeles afterward, he was made defendant in fifty thousand dollar damage suit brought by Ingeborg Hansen, who charged that she had been struck by okie's automo obile driv- en by his chauffeur some time in February.
The Nome nugget., 1934-07-14
.CONFESSES KILLING YOUNG GIRL; CONNOR FINDS
 TRACES ASSAULT
CBy The Associated Pressl

tBy The Associated PreSS)
 SAN FRANCISCO, July II, Po- lice Lieutenant Otto Frederick an- nounced that the homicide squad had obtained the confession Of Albert F. W, Huske, a father of three children. that he had slain eight-year-old Elaine Watson with a whisky bottle and then buried her in the basement of his house,
 She had come to his home to hunt for her pet rabbit. Ruske said he had already killed and skinned the rabbit.
 Police said that apparently he. became enraged when he thought, the girl had discovered the kill ing. He denied criminal assault, but the coroner, T. B. Lelland, announced that he had found evil dences of assault in the autopsy.
The Nome nugget., 1934-07-14

"Treachery, in the suppression of the rebellion in June.
 Among the number executed by the Nazi chieftain Were thirty leaders, high officials in the storm troops Thirty-one members of tn 3 storm troops were also killed, Leaders and members alike were shot, as we'll as some of the spe- cial guards.
 Thirteen leaders of the troops and some civilians who attempted to resists>arrest lost their lives. Three others committed suicide. Hitler said: We have not made a revolution as anarchists, but as executives. We removed the re- zine of revolt" He stated frank ly: T am filled with the deepest apprehension, with concrete wor- ries and anxiety, which is weigh ing me down."
The Nome nugget., 1934-07-14
SAYS ARMY BOMBING PLANES WILL FLY
 FAIRBANKS TO NOME

Alaska Chamber Of. Commerce. from Delegate Dimond in Wash. inSton:
 July -12. 1884. Chamber Commerce, Nome.
 General Weslover of Air Corps advises today that it is planned to make flight to Nome of at least some of the Army planes which will leave shortly for Alaska stop Again suggest that upon arrival at Fairba anks which will be their base for Alaska you take matter up with Fligh1 Commander.
 Signed DIMOND.
 July g. 1884. Chamber Commerce. Nome. Have requested Army planes to visit Nome in conformity with your telegram seventh stop Sug- gest you wire directly to Flight Commander directly upon arrival planes at Fairbanks since, T un-
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The Nome nugget., 1934-07-14
THREAT OF FAMINE,
 DISEASE FACING
 SAN FRANCISCO

further word of martial law fs heard, following srumor this morning that it might be declared.
 In case, however, that such should be called, six thousand .trops could be within the be- seized city within few hours. With several million gallons of gasoline stored on the waterfront, Portland is very near gasoline famine. Attempts to supply city gas stations with gasoline were blocked
The Nome nugget., 1934-07-14
MIDWEST GETS RELIEF
tBy The Associated Press)

(By The Associated Press)
 KANSAS CITY. July IA, Light showers brought momentary relief from the blistering temperatures which have kept this country in a fiery heat for the past two weeks. Sowers occurred in parts of Mis- souri and Kansas, where virtually every point yesterday reported the temperature above the century mark.
The Nome nugget., 1934-07-14
CONDITIONS SAN FRANCISCO INCREASING IN HORROR WITH WAI1K-OUT FEARED
{ By The Associated Prsss)

SAN FRANCISCO, July 14, Rolling forward relentlessly, the movement toward a general strike grew rapidly, with predictions thst the enlarged committee of labor unions would vote soon for gen eral walk-out.
 In the face of the growing threat Roosevelt's Labor Disputes Board declared "We must find some short cut to peace''
 Two thousand National Guards men and police throughout the city
  are ready for any emergency. No
The Nome nugget., 1934-07-14
HITLER IS PRAISED FOLLOWING SPEECH
 OF JUSTIFICATION

dation of traitors. It was also q defiance to his foes.
 He made another tremendous appeal to the people for contin- ned and renewed blind obedience to his authority.
 He said that more firing squads, and more purging by blood awaits any who challenge his rule in Ger many.
The Nome nugget., 1934-07-14

derstand details of itinerary, will be left to him stop Air Corps ad- vance agent now somewhere in Alaska it might be well to get in communication with him per- haps it would be well to wire Gov ernor for information.
 Signed DIMOND. This is good news for Nome. Now. let's get busy and see that when the Army planes arrive here they are afforded everything nec- essary to the success of their flight.
 Let's not go to sleep. We have plenty of arguments and reasons for the establishment of army bases. This will be a good opportunity to present needs and requirements if we are to keep up with the rest of the world.
The Nome nugget., 1934-07-14
FORMER PROBATE JUDGE ALASKA NOW DEAD
By The Associated Press)

DENVER. July 1s, voluey Ho- gait Layer. adventurer and q member of the Denver Post stan. died here today following a short illness. He was in Alaska as a probate judge during the days of the big gold rush.
The Nome nugget., 1934-07-14
PRAISE FOR HITLER FOLLOWING SPEECH
(By The Associated Pressl

My Auo AoovVt1t0u AASo6
 BERLIN, July II, The speech made by Hitler yesterday stood as definite marked on Hitier's road to building new Germany.
 Hundreds of Nasis rose and cheered him when the address, which was an explanation of the executions, vas ended.
 The Chancellor scarcely noticed them. He slumped into a chair and seemed dazed and somewhat bewildered His head fell almost to his knees as his strength gave way.
 The address was Hitler's answer to those who criticized the liqui-
The Nome nugget., 1934-07-14

lieved to certainly result in q general strike decision being made sometime today. st
 Confronted by the threat of famine and disease Mayor Rossi Assumed unlimited emergency power" which is granted him un- der the city charter.
The Nome nugget., 1934-07-14
FAMINE, PANIC. DISEASE CONFRONTS FRISCO IF STRIKE SETTLEMENT NOT EFFECTED
(By The Assoc lated Press) )

(By The Associated Press) SAN FRANCISCO, July IA, AL ready on the verge of famine and panic, San Francisco prepared for the general labor strike. after the Federal labor mediation board re- ported failure in their attempts to ward off a walk-Out.
 Hope of an. armistice faded when the Federal board members
 
 no success. This Is be-
The Nome nugget., 1934-07-14
STOCKS SHOW SIGN LIFE
tBy The Associated Press)

(By The Associated Press)
 NEW YORK, July II, Firmness in metals helped stocks to main tain show of life. Few sugars attracted some attention. The list as a whole followed an extremely narrow range, The close was steady. Sales were one hundred and ninety thousand.