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Carbon County news., 1937-06-18
CHAPTER nI-COntinued

Maid, dog, parrot, bags, they got
into large waiting car at the En-
barcadero, Mrs. Manners talking,
as is the custom of returned trav-
elers, Of the amusing steward on
the boat, the races at Havana, OF
everything unimportant and incon-
sequential. They were driven rap
idly up the steep hills to the big
hotel; everything going with the
smoothness of custom; Victoria'S
mother had been arriving and de-
parting in just this manner ever
since her second marriage five
years earlier.
Soon Victoria and her mother set
tied at luncheon beside the fire.
"WelI, this is fun!" said Magda
then. 'And now we can talk. You
look so well, Vic, and you're really
handsome. Really you are! What
have you been doing with yourself,
tell me everything, you got my
wires?"
You're the one with the news, "
she said smilingly. Nothing has
happened here. Miss Butler put me
on night duty last night-only the
second time, and I'm dead! I had
breakfast at the hospital at seven,
and had to clean up three bath
rooms, and stopped on my way
downtown to leave my bag here. "
'"The hospital!" Magda echoed
aghast, not hearing the rest.
you've been I'LL"
Victoria's smile was reassuring.
Her color was beginning to come
back now, as she fell with vigor
upon a three-inch steak, and there
was revived light in her eyes.
'T'm in with Catherine" she ex-
planned. Student nurses"
Mrs. Manners sat back and re-
garded her with puzzled eyes.
Mummy, you're such fun-its
such fun to be talking to you again,
and it's the best food I ever tasted!
But darling" Victoria pleaded, II
had to do something. I couldn't
just take a room somewhere and
wait for you. You were with Ferdy
way down in South America, and
I was absolutely on the loose"
''But you were with Anna and
Catherine"
"Aunt Anna got most fiattering
offer from school in Cleveland.
We couldn't 60 with her, and Kittsy
was going to be a nurse. So I
went along to the hospital with
her"
"You are handsome" Madga
said, under her breath, not listen
ing. Don't they let you use make
up at all?"
mot on duty, and you sort Of get
out of the habit. What are you look
ing at?' Victoria asked, with an
embarrassed laugh, as her mother
continued her placid scrutiny.
'FWell, you're simply adorable.
Vicky," she said at length, "and
you get enthusiastic just the way
you used to. But-a1though it's
little soon to- talk about it, had
rather different plan in mind for
you. I was thinking Of Europe,
after your debut"
"Europel" Vicky echoed, her own
eyes suddenly blazing. She rernem-
bered her student year there under
the gentle unrennitting chaperonage
of the Dominican nuns. Again she
heard the fountains of Rome splash
ing; saw the lights Of the Place de
La Concorde setting white statues
and dark tree tops in bold relief
blue night sky, caught .
Whit Of wet spring greenness from
the grass beside the London Mall
,sOh, Mummy she said. T. -
would you like it?"
''oh, well. Mother-you and IL"
Carbon County news., 1937-06-18
HIioh BRIDGES

The bridge highest in the air Is
the Viscus railroad span in the
Andes in Peru-15,00o feet above
sea level. The bridge highest
above the water spans the Arkan-
sas river at the Royal Gorge in
Colorado-1,050 feet above the
surface Of the stream.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-25
MAX LEVINE NOT. YET CAPTURED
Suspect in Westport Was Not Man Who Shot Ray.
 fnond Gray

A suspect resembling Max Levine, alias Jack Davis, 3S, sought as the Aasailant who seriously wounded a fellow carnival worker here Aug. 18th, was picked up in WestpoFt yesterday. but did not turn out to be the suspect sought by local police. Chief Inspector Joseph Stevens and Detective Connie ehanahan went to WestpoFt yesterday afternoon, but found that the prisoner was not Levine,
 Levine has escaped apprehension since he alleaedly fired q shot which badly wounded Raymond Gray, 92 Of Norristown, pa., as the latter atood lii front of Polls tbeater on EAAI Main street. 0fay ia efaduaIiy recovering at st. Mary's hospital though hs condition for several days was extremely critical,
 R fs Net Che Man V
 The man appfehended in West- port roughly answered the descrip. ton of Levine sent out by local police. Like Levine and Gray, he ls also . carnival worker, and waa with . show that recently played in this city. However, he was not the man wanted for the shooting Of Gray.
 . steady search for Levine since the Several tips" have proven, on investigation. to Dc groundleas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-25
John Montague, Friend or MoDie Stars, M Jail Cell

Elisabethtown. N. r., Aug. 2. (UP) John Montague, deprived of golf and association with Hollywood movie stars, sat in . tiny cell in the county jail today, impatientiy await ing Q decision on his request for bail pending his trial on . seven- year-old robbery charge.
 Supreme Court Justice O. Byron Brewster announced that he would rule on the application Thursday. Meanwhile, Montague must remain in the custody of Essex County Sheriff Percy Egglefield, one of three oficiais who returned him from California where he had been celebrated as the Paul Bunyan" of golf, the intimate of Bing Crosby and other actors.
 At a brief hearing yesterday, Montague heard himself described by District Attorney Thomas Mc- Donald as the Laverne Moore who participated with three other men in 6 e700 roadhouse robbery at Jay, N. Y., in i030.
 Mcdonald said the crime was "the most vicious that I have known In my % years as district attorney" He argued that the golfer was not entitled lo special privileges simply
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-25
BABY RETURNED
 IN NEW CLOTHES

Chicago, Aug. 26-tUP)-Police displayed expensive new swadlling clothes before north side store clerks today seeking the woman wiio stole three months old Diane Lucas from her carriage and abans doned her less than 24 hours later.
 Diane was found on the rear steps of 6 north side apartment late yes- terday after an anonymous tip to police headquarters.
 "A baby will Do found on the rear steps at 7l20 Damen avenue" said c voice on the police telephone.
 Diane was wearing the new clothes and wrapped in 6 new white blanket. She was unharmed.
 Police said it substantiated their belief . woman with an "exagger- ated mother complex" seized Diane from her carriage in front of Q grocery store late Monday while her mother shopped. The kidnaper became frightened by the extensive search and realization Of what she had done. police said.
 There had been no ransom de- mand and the father, Herman Lucas, poor Armenian rug Tiender. was in no position to pay one. He said he had no enemies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-25
Slayer or Policeman Keeps His Hiding Place Concealed

announced that his fingerprints had been found on the service pistol which was taken from Patrolman Henry c. Bell just before he was slain Saturday night.
 Authorities said the fingerprints of Miss Frances Prada. IT., compan- ion of the gunman and now under e5O.O00 bail. double surety, as an allegedly accessory. di6 not appear on the gun or on the slain officers holster and belt. As Bell was borne to his grave in Calvary cemetery, following a mass at the Church of Our Lady. this morning. hospital officials predicted that the second victim of the shootings. Officer Law renee 4. Murphy would recover. Doctors denied reports that portion its had developed.
 Meanwhile. Patrolman William Whalen. Q comrade of the slain offi- cer who witnessed events leading up to the sh0otings, quoted Bell. in his dying words. as having accused Miss Prada of assisting the slayer. "fscv- CT trust a girl. she got ct my belt, Whalen quoted Bell
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because of his association with movie stars. T oppose the grant, ing of bail in any sum-" Mcdonald said.
 MT. Montague has no thought of running away" replied James M. Noonan, Montague's attorney, who once represented the late gangster, Arthur Dutch schultzJ Flegen- heinner. He intends to answer this charge here. I respectfully request bail"
 Noonan produced affivadits at- testing to Montague's character, signed by Crosby, Guy Kibbee, the character actor, Oliver Hardy of the comedy team of Laurel and Hardy. Andy Devine. comedian, and George Won Elm. well known golfer. Cros- by's affidavit said:
 T have known Mir. Montague and have been closely associated with him for seven years. I know. him to be a law-abiding citizen respected by the community in which he lives. His conduct was above reproach."
 Crosby greeted Montague and wished him good luck" yesterday when the golfers train stopped ct Saratoga Springs en route here. The actor was reported ready to come here t he could atd his friend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-25
THAT CAN
 FLY BY ITSELF

Washington, Aug. 26--(Up)-De. velopment of an airplane which virtually "flies itself" was announce ed today by the war department.
 The plane. . large army cargo type, was landed repeatedly ct Wright Field. Dayton, Ohio. under adverse conditions with Q Sperry 0yro pilot. There was no human assistance. '
 Capt. Carl J. Crane, Capt. George V. Holloinan and Raymond Stout occupied the plane while the tests were made, but in no way assisted in maneuvering 1t to the ground.
 The landings were made with amazing accuracy" the department said.
 The 0yro pilot, e new device de- veloped after two years of intensive research by air corps engineers, dif- fers from other automatic landing systems, the department said, in that the craft Is landed without as- sistance from the human pilot land also without remote control from the ground"
 The new technique insures safe landings "in dense fog. in ehso- ate darkness, or under other ad- verse conditions" the department 4tAp4us
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-25
SEVEN WOMEN SUE
 LABOR UNIONS

Atlanta, da.. Aug. 25-(UP)-The right to earn livelihood is at "the mercy of labor leaders," seven At- lanta women charged today in a $700,000 damage suit filed against the International Ladies Garment Workers Union for expelling them from union membership. The union is 6 c. l. o. afiiiiate.
 The women each filed suit for $i00,000 in Fulton Superior Court, charging they lost jobs because they were expelled from the union.
 Defendants named were the ILdWU, the CIO, the textile work CTS organizing committee, and five individual officers. A. Steven, Nance southeastern director for the CIO, was one of the officers named.
 "The democratic form of labor or ganization has been destroyed and the right of worker to earn an honest livelihood is at the mercy of union heads" the petitions charged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-25
JAPANESE OPEN
 BIG OFFENSIVE
Smash Forward Along All North Fronts U. s. Ship
 Not Under Fire
By H. o. THOMPSON

United Press Stan 'Ccrrespcndent)
 Tientsin, Aug. 25.-(UP)--Jap- anese troops opened . general of- fensive on all Northern China fronts today, in an sffort to crush Chinese resistance at the earliest possible moment.
 Operations extended all the way from the Tientsin front, near the coast, to Kalgan, i06 miles north- west of Peiping.
 Heavily reinforced by troops from the homeland and from Man. chulio, the Japanese attacked in full force south of Tientsifi, south- west and west of Peiping, in the Nankow mountain pass 2S miles northwest of Peiping and at Kalgan. Premature Reports
 Japanese advices that Kalgan was captured this morning made 1t ap- pear that reports yesterday of the capture were premature.
 In addition, 1t was evident that the Chinese were still strongly en. trenched in the Nankow Pass. with
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-25
TWENTY PLANES
 SENT TO. CHINA


 New York, Aug. 25--(UP)--Twen- ty powerful and exceptionally fask Bellanca monoplanes have been shipped to China within the past few days and more are being built, 1t became known today.
 The planes were originally in- tended for Spain but could not be shipped because of the United States neutrality law.
 c. M. Bellanca, president of Bel lanca aircraft. described them as single-engined, low-winged naono- planes capable of 280 miles and hour with a load of 2,4O0 pounds.
 The planes can be shipped to China as long as president Roose- welt does not declare Q state of war exists between China and Japan which would automatically invoke the new neutrality law.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-25

Newton, Mass. Aug. 25- (UP)- Climaxing two-day vigil at an Allston apartment. police today took
 into custody e man described as a pal of James R. Swartz, fugitive feion sought in connection with the murder of a Newton policeman. The Allston man. Edward Joseph Black, was taken to Boston police head quarters for questioning in the hope that he might furnish a clue to Swartzis whereabouts. Police Captain John R. McGrath of Brighton sta- ton expressed belief that "a de- finite break" in the case was near.
 Special Officer Joseph Mcclure. who took Black into custody. had been watching the apartment house for more than 4e hours. It was in the same section where. during the night. scores of police. heavily arm- ed and wearing bullet-proof vests, raided many apartments in futile search for the alleged slayer. Police said that Black and Swarts had serv- ed c0ncurrent sentences in the same jail. The search SoP Swartz was Givan fresh imDetus when police
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-25
Chinese Armies Now Total 750,000; Bloody Battle
 Reported Underway 2,5O0 AMERICANS IN
 VERY GRAVE DANGER Chinese Assert Japan's Blockade Will Starve
 zOO,O0O,OO0 Helpless
RY II. N. EKINs Copyright, 1887. by United PressD

Copyright, 1887. by United Pressb
 Shanghai, August 25. - (UP) = Japan, determined to smash organized military re- sistance throughout all China, tonight was officially an- nounced to have declared a blockade of more than FOO miles of the Chinese coast against Chinese shipping from Swatow in the south to the North Bank of the Yangtse river delta, north of Shanghai.
 Simultaneously the Japanese pre- pared to bring their total strength in China up to 2bo,o00 men equipped with ell the most modern machines of war. Meantime, the great Nip- ponese military machine already here reared into action on four mas jor fronts along a line of more thRn 1000 miles against Chinese armies estimated to total 760,000.
 An unprecedented battle was un- der way At Shanghai. s. Tn North China AtMn Japanese columns converged en i've Chinese divisions trapped between the Nan~ kow pass and Kalgaii on the Peiplna suiyuan railway northwest of Pie- ping while other Japanese divisions fought defensive actions southwest of Peiping and south of Ticntsin. Americans In Danger
 The positions of some 2.B0O Am- orleans and thousands Of other oC- cidentals remaining in this boEnb- (Continued oY1 Page A)
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CHARLES EMMY
 STILL IN WATER
Legless Swimmer Is Moy. ing Down Hudson River
 to New York

Hudson. N. Y. Aug. 2b-tUP)- Charles Emmy, smoking one of his 200 cigars, swan slowly down the Hudson river south Of this city to- day on projected i43.miie non. stop swim from Albany to the George Washington bridge in New York city. The 43 year old, legless swimmer had taken approximately 2e hours to cever the g miles be-. tween Albany and Hudson. Choppy water and tricky currents had slowed his progress. Emmy was accompanied by a yacht. on which was the cigar supply and food. stuffs, and c small rowboat. River. men said he appeared to be going strong"
 Couldn't Stop Him
 Friends. who said Emmy had had "a terrible time" against . strong tide on the Albany Hudson swim, attempted last night to dis- suade him from going on. Between puffs on his cigar. Emmy shouted: 1:
 NO, No. I'm going right on to the George Washington bridge"
 He expected to get his second wind" today. and said that after that it will be easy sailing"
 If successful, Emmy will attempt c swim through ocean tides and waves from Key West, Fla, to Ha- vara, . distance of 90 miles. The los sof his legs, which were severed In . Chicago accident when he was nine year old, has not affected his endurance swimming feats,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-25

destroyed the bridge over the Pas river at Santiago De Cartes, fore" Ing the insurgents to wade the river which was waist deep.
 Certain precautions were neeeS. sary because the Loyalists were at- tempting to resist c few miles east of Torrelavega, but scores of planes helped dislodge them while land forces enoircled the city.
 Gut Loyallsts Escape
 The Nationalists also established positions along the Santander Road and to Santillana where they reached the sea and completely cut the Loyaliss' escape Into Astufias Province.
 I first noticed that the town looked deserted, evidently because tanks had fired into every block so force out any lurking Loyalists.
 I noticed that numerous LoyaiiBt automobiles had been abandoned in tho streets. Few laouses had beer de- |esfuRsds hss hoanhz. cFs fife. All snpps were ciosed. A few white flags hung from windows but nobody vas hl sight. Suddenly, as if word had spread by radio, windows, balconies and doors Jpeied on all sides and thousands began to cheer: Viva Espanal Viya FFancol" The Eaa- jority rushed into the streets, danc- ing with Joy and embracing offi- cers, soldiers and newspapermen.
 Citizens, Soldiers Flee
 With Nationalist Army, Outside Santander, August 26. = (UP) = Thousands of terrified civilians and
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GAS STATION MAN
 FOUGHT ROBBER

Medford, Mass, Aug. 26-(UP)- A gasoline station attendant bat tied an assailant early to-day, forced him to flee empty hanoed and no. tified police who captured him . few minutes later.
 Charles Elliott, i9, of Matapan told police that the youth, who la- ter identified himself as Perry W. W. Cox. ie, of (eth Ave, and Joppa Road Baltimore, Md, asked him for 6 drink of water. While Elliott was unlocking Q door. Ccx alleged ly struck him on the head, and . battle followed.
 Cox fled, hopping a truck that was waiting for a traffic light. But was arrested later on c charge of assault with intent to rob. Y
 Later Cox pleaded guilty in Mall den district court and was held in $i000o bail for the September grand jury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-25


 Leavenworth High Problem
 Another matter of importance, which will doubtlessly be acted on, has to do with tho solution of the Leavenworth high school problem. Last year when registration increas. cd by some 100 pupils two rooms in Crosby were given to the technical school and two Crosby teachers added to the Staff. This year, ace cording to approximate estimates which have been released at the de. partment of education ofiice, an in- crease of 2b0 pupils is anticipated. This will probably call for more rooms at Crosby and tho transferral of Crosby teachers to the Leayen. worth stan.
 One Died, Two Married
 Oinee the close of school last June ona teacher has died and two have been married. Tn addition there is the possibility of an opening for . new woman gymnasium instructor
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ssSAN1 AsH W
 And today, here is something to interest every contestant In the election. rfs
 THE LoEW's PoLI'r THEATER b offering $50 in cash and theater ticket prizes to the contestants who bring in the most subscriptions to The Democrat during the showing of that great picture, stella Dallas" which opens Saturday ct the thea ter.
 $50 Cash Prizes
 The first prize will be s26 in cash; the second. SIS: and the third, Si0. Then, for subscription to The Dem. ocrat, there will be liberal ticket prizes.
 It is important that you under. stand the following;
 THIS IS NO SEPARATE CON- TEST. It Is just an added feature to the Most Popular Baby Contest and the prizes offered are in addi. ton to the s200 in cash, the loving Cups and portraits which The Dem- ocrat will give the winners when the Contest ends Saturday, Sept. {.
 Every Baby Eligible
 But-for this special group of prizes-every baby entered in the Most Popular Baby Contest is eligi- tIe. There are i02 ofiiciai entries. Some have not been active during the final period of the Contest; some have fallen behind the leaders and parents may have felt that they hadn't . chance to win one of the major prizes.
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WOMEN DIED

Chicago, Aug. 25-(UP) Two women died and more than a score were in- jured today when fire swept through a three story lodging house.
 Miss Dorothy Kolb, 20, and Miss Marian Maston, IS, were overcome by smoke in their third-floor rooms and died.
 Miss Mary Smith, 18, suffered third degree burns and was expected to die.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-25
ATTORNEY GENERAL

Hartford, Conn, Aug. 25 -(UP)-Gov. Wilbur L. Cross today considered ap. pointrnent of Q successor to Attorney General Ed. ward J. Daly, who will be. come q superior court judge Sept. 22.
 Deputy Attorney General Charles J. Mclaughlin was believed to have the inside track for the position.
 Daly was elected in 1884 for q f0ur-year term.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-25
AUTO WORKERS
 UNION AT PEACE
Seems to Be Understand ing to Combine to De.
 feat Henry Ford

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 2S.-tup) Cheering members of the United Automobile Workers' union roared their approval today Of . proposal to pool the U. A. WIS resources for A finish fight with Henry Ford. NO matter how much money it takes" Homer Martin, U. A. w. president, told the examinations second an. rual convention, T tell you we are going to organize Ford's workers be. cause they want to be organized. they deserve to be organized and Henry Ford deserves c licking. Dur. Ing the coming months, we will call upon automobile workers through. out the country to pool their re. sources and pool their strength to carry the gospel of organization and drive out of this country that kind of policy which today predominates in the Ford Motor O."
 War Chest to Beat Ford
 Martin said definite plans to raise q war chest" to combat Ford will be laid before the convention this week.
 The delegates cheered and demon. strated as Martin shoutedl
 Henry, if you want to continue to make end sell automobiles in America you better set ready to put . union label on those Fcrds."
 Meanwhile, sentiment for c com. promise settlement of the U. 4. WIS factionai fight appeared to be mounting although Richard T.. Frankensteen, Detroit, leader Of the progressive faction" asserted. "WeIl never compromise except by giving them c good licking" John Brophy, executive Q. I. Q. director who Is attempting to bring peace. said he was pleased with the mount tng sentiment for an end to the In. ternai struggle for leadership.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-25
Three NelU School
 Teachers To Be Named By Board
Physical Instructor, a Department of Education As. sistant Secretary Also Coming Temporary
 School Superintendent Also in View

The appointments of three teachers, physical in sructor and department of education assistant secretary expected take place when the board of education meets next Monday afternoon at Crosby High school for the final meeting before the opening of the school year. In addition to this is usually the when new appointments are made by the board is expected that there will be several ransfras made of teachers from school to another
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-25
CHIEF JUSTICE ON WAY

Montreal, Aug. 25.-(UP)-Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes of the U. S. supreme court and Mrs. Hughes left by automobile today for Washington after a holiday at Jas per Park. Alberta. The chief justice said on his arrival here by train that he and Mrs Hughes had enjoyed "a dellghffuI'' vacation He appeared to ha 10 perfect health
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-25
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HUGE TURTLE

Southport, Me-, Aug. 25 -(UP) = A leatherback sea turtle reputedly weigh ing 1850 pounds was dis played at the Southport Yacht club landing today. : The monster was caught yesterday by a yacht club party in charge of Captain Willis Brewer off Pratt Is- land.