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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-19
MAN WANTED IN
 us. IS MURDERED
Frenchman COnfesses He Killed Richard Wall- Had Been Believed He Merely Disappeared

Paris, Dec 1s.-(UP)-Police announced to-day that Albert Da- win. 21, a Frenchman. had con- fessed to the murder of Richard Wall. 31. an American born ut Grampian, Pa. whose last address was given at 652 West 163rd street New York.
 Wall was also known as John Craig and John Wall, police said. Wall was wanted in the United States for using the mails to de- fraud.
 He once accused his former sweetheart, an American dancer. of robbing him of S40.000 last sum- mer but the charge was not sub- stantiated.
 Police dragged the Seine near Triel bridge for Walls body with out success. Prior othe con- fession of Davin. who was arr rested to-day. detectives investi- gated Walls private affairs on the theory that his many difficulties might have made 1t convenient for him to disappear.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-19
PAYMENTS OF
 EUROPE'S WAR
 DEBT MUST STOP
British Financial Leaders Agree Moratorium Must Be Continued and Repa- ratiOnS Revised

London, Dec 19.-CUP)-Fur- ther payments on Europe's $20,- 000, 100000 war debt to America are impossible under present condi- tions, according to British financial leaders questioned by the United Press and British newspape opinion.
 Financiers and economists agreed with the newspaper editorial com ment to the effect that because you can't get blood out of tur- nip" the Hoover moratorium must be continued, and war debts and reperatoins must be revised"
 The American house of repre- sentatives last night approved the moratorium after bitter contest which put the house on record at the same time as opposing cancel lation of the debts in any manner.
 Most authorities canvassed de- clined to hazard an open prediction on possible revision pending &C., ton of the American congress on the Hoover moratorium and the report of the advisory committee of the Young plan studying Ger many's capacity to pay at Basic.
 But they agreed that every thing depends on Germany"
 If short term credits in Ger many remain frozen indefinitely European creditors may be forced to extend the duration of some of their own obligations to the United States, while Germany's failure to resume separations payments ob- viously would result in Frances refusal and Britain's and Italy's inability to pay war debts to Amer lea, 1t is helde here.
 Paris, Dec 19.-(UP)-Thes semi official newspaper Le Temps said that if the attitude of the Ameri- can congress on war debts pre- vailed, "the debts and separations problems canont be solved. Whether they wish to or not, Americans will be led by force of circumstances to examine the debt problem in its true aspects"
 Le Soir, left wing organ, said:
 "rhe congress attitude deeply complicates the difficulties at Basic and one may ask what good has Premier Lavers trip to Washington achieved?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-19
CULBERTSON IS FILING UP HUGE
 LEAD IN BRIDGE
Now 1915 Points Ahead of Lenz Willard s. Karn Calls Tourney a Comedy
BY H. ALLEN SMITH

New York, December 19 -(UP) - Ely Culbertson and Theodore A. Lightner put the crusher on Sid ney Lenz and Oswald Jacoby last night, building up their lead in the great contract bridge embroglio to 7,915 points.
 Culbertson now holds a greater lead than Lenz ever piled up dur ing early stages of the contest, now ready to enter the 64th rubber.
 The scenes will be shifted We'd nesday when the contest goes into the new Waldorf-Astoria hotel, where everybody - reporters. tele- graphers. photographers. scorers kibitzers and plain down-at-the-. heel experts will be guests Of Lenz.
 The next session will be Mon- day night. They will play Tuesday night at the Chatham. go into the Waldorf on the following day, and a session Saturday afternoon will complete the weeks play.
 Culbertson and Lightner proved again last night. as they proved in the previous session, that they work together in contract bridge with great precision.
 Almost everyone is agreed that they have been doing some great work In bidding their hands. One man dissents. however. He Is will ard s. Karn, one of the nations shrewdest contract players, partner of P. Hal Sims on the -four horse men" team.
 "I'm convinced of one thing" said Karn last night, after look ing over some of these hands. The Culbertson children are not the only persons asleep and dreaming around this place.
 "The humorous magazines that are promoting this match certain ly did a good job of picking their comedians. They're a scream - plenty funny!"
 Karn said that he doesn't side with either the Culbertson or the official system of bidding, but pre- fers the "one-over-one" system, which is a variation of the Culbert- son system.
 Cuibertson and Lightner picked up 2950 points during last eve nings session, capturing six of the nine rubbers that were completed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-19
FOLLOW THREE
 CLUES IN "LECS" DIAMOND MURDER
Police Convinced Staying Is Just Another Under- world Event "Kiki"
 Roberts Is Being Sought

Albany, N. r., Dec 19-OC. 'P.) An automobile license number. a .38 caliber pistol, and the secrets of a Broadway show girl were the clews to-day from which police hoped to trace the killers of Jack Legs" Diamond.
 A maroon car, believed the one seen leaving the gangsters room- to death In his bed early yesterday. speeded through Saugerties, N. Y.. several hours after the staying.
 The pistol police said was used in the shooting was found op the lawn of St Paul's church here. It was rapped in silk Handkerchief with fashllght. Three cartridges had been exploded-the same num- Der of shots fired into Diamonds s head.
 Marion C"kiki") Roberts, former Ziegfeld beauty, was sought for questioning because it was learned that Diamond spent thr c hours fin her apartment in Q drinking orgy before he left for his room, the spot for Legs. Miss Roberts left Albany at 10 a. m. yesterday for Boston, 1t was learned. The girl barely missed being apprehended by police here. as they arrived at the station only few minutes af- ter the train had departed.
 Diamond kept his tiyst with the dancer while his wife, Alice wait ed in an Albany liquor resort for him to return to a party.
 Mrs Diamond. grieved over his death, commented:
 Jack loved her and loved him. That's all there Is to it. It was mo- thing l or anybody else could help
 Mrs Diamond, who sat with her husband during his latest trial, said she did not have any i'll feel ings toward her husbands hearts desire."
 Tt seems, however" Mrs Dia- mond said. that Jacks enemies always were able to trace his where a bouts through her"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-19
Moratorium With "NOn- Cancellation" Provision Approved By House Last Night After Nine Hours Debate-Heated Remarks Make Day Memorable in Congress SiOnal History
McFADDEN PERSISTS
 IN HOOVER ATTACK
BY THOMAS l.. STOKES

Washington, Dec 19-CUP)- Senate leaders planned speedy ac- tion to-day on President Hoover's foreign debt moratorium as ap- proved with "non- reconciliation" provision in last nights session of the house.
 The bill was approved 317 to 100, but it committed congress against any further reductions or cancellations. This was provided in a reservation which was left in- tact in the measure sent to the senate.
 Representative Louis McFad- den, ostracised republican member of the Pennsylvania delegation. again was the center of the bitter. stormy, debate which preceded the bills passage in the house. He off, fered to prove his charges that President Hoover, in negotiating the moratorium, had "sold out the United States"
 But the chief argument against the measure was presented by six footer from Texas. Martin Dies, a new member of the house. who announced:
 We've been saving Europe for 12 years. Why in the name of Goo don't we save American" he shouted rising on tip toe. I'm selfish American, and admit It. Go home and read Washington farewell address after you pass this bill"
 Then picturesque Percy Quin. democrat. Miss. loosened his col lar and put the question this way.
 Why talk about bankruptcies in Europe? Hell. we've got plenty of them in this country"
 Failing action to-day, the senate plans ito complete ratification at least by the time congress ~recesses. Tuesday for the holidays.
 The house completed its action after nine hours of debate. filled with frequent dramatic displays, Serious speeches and horseplay were we'll intermixed
 It was one of the few times in it's history that the house has put through a bill in one day.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-19

Expressing confidence that the democrats will carry both the state and nation in the election of 1892, delegates to the last democratic town convention met last night at party headquarterB on East Main street and reelected the entire personnel. of.athe town convention and,. thereby, formally launched the coming years campaign work. Town Chairman John H. Crary presided and in stirring talk pointed to the possibilities facing the party in 1892 and stressed the i'm portance of starting the cam paign at once and carrying 1t on until next November.
 The meeting of the town dele- gates was a mere formality. As predicted, there were no changes made, the whole roster of dele gates being unanimous in the opin- ion that the 20 men who have guided the party's affairs for the past two years should remain In office for another term. There is one committee member for each voting district.
 "The democratic party is on the brink of one of the most sweeping victories in its history" declared Chairman Crary "The state and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-19
Senator Bergin Mentioned For
 Federal Office
New Haven Man Said to Be Slated to Succeed Carlton E. Hoadley De- ceased in U. s. Bank ruptcy Confectionery Max Traurig of This City in the Race
DISTRICT MAY NOT
 BE CUT IN TWO

Senator Frank S. Bergin of New Haven, democratic leader of the senate in the 1891 session of the legislature. loomed today as the possible choice for the post of referee of the local and New Ha- ven branches of the United States bankruptcy court to succeed Carle- ton E. Hoadley. deceased. News that Senator Bergin was being bomed for the post. when received in this city today, caused consider able comment and aroused much interest among local lawyers in view of the fact that Attorney Max Traurig of Waterbury has been prominently mentioned in eonnee- tion with the appointment.
 The report today was to the ef- feet that the Waterbury-New Haven bankruptcy district will nOL pc QlViueu. IL HdS OSch " lieved right along that the district would be cut in two, making one referee for the New Haven section and another for the Waterbury section.
 If this was. done. Senator Bergin and Attorney Traurig might both have a chance of being named to take care of the two new districts. However, it was reported from New. Haven today that the work will continue to be concentrated in the federal building in New Haven, meaning one referee as has been the custom in the past.
 More than two dozen candidates have already entered the field opunly seeking the post and 1t is believed that equally as many more are working silently to secure the appointment. The position is con- sidsred @ political plum and is made by Judge Edwin s. Thomas. senior member of the Connecticut federal courts bench.
 As Judge Thomas is a democrat. pressure is being brought to bear to have him name a democrat to fill the Hoadley vacancy. The latter was also a democrat. having been
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-19
 BANDIT
 SOUGHT
Desperate of l7 Kills Rhode Island State Trooper When Latter Halts Stolen Car Last Night t - Accomplice "Squeals" to Police

Wickford, R. l., December 19 - (UP) - A two-gun desperado of IT, accused of murdering a state trooper, was hunted by huge and heavily-armed posse in the woods south of here today.
 Rhode Island and Connecticut State Troopers, police of several communities, and volunteers - perhaps 500 in all - joined in the search for Armand LaCault, a Pawtucket youngster, after a friend had named him as the slayer of State Trooper Arthur l.. Staples, 24, of the Wickford barracks.
 LaCault's accuser was another boy of 17, Philip Gunelli of Paw tucket. Unarmed when he was captured early today about two miles north of where Staples was shot to death last night. Gunelli told police LaCault had two guns. his own and Staples.
 Warned that the youthful fugi- tive might shoot on sight. posse men who prowled through the woods this morning carried riot guns and tear gas bombs and were prepared to shoot to kill if LaCault showed fight.
 Gunelli and LaCoult were riding in an automobile stolen from w. W. Buckley of Seekonk, Mass, when Trooper Staples stopped the car on Tower Hill road, Allenton. late last night.
 Whether Staples halted the ma chine because 1t had only one headlight, or whether he had been notified of the cars theft, was not known. In any event the young trooper was killed by heavy cali Der bullet through his forehead while he questioned the occupants.
 Not long afterward, Otis Tyler, walking from his home to neigh borhood store. noticed the aban- doned automobile, with its doors open. The cars solitary headlight was still on, and its beam revealed the body of the slain trooper beside the road. Tyler notified police and the man hunt was organized.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-19
Contract for Public Works
 Under Scrutiny

Boston. Dec 19-(U. Po - Awarding of a s1.20O. 1000 contract to F. V. Warren Company of Phil- adelphia would be investigated by Attorney General Joseph F, War ner under m order filed with the senate clerk yesterday by Senator Parkman. republican. Boston.
 The contract was for the new state public works building. Sem ator Parkman declared the War. ren Company's origina' bid was $l.. 314.761 and that the contract. af- ter major changes. finally was awarded at $fi4.000 below that ilg- ure without resubmitting the re- vised proposition to competing bid- ders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-19
Senate Ready To. Act Upon
 Debt Holiday
THE WORLD WAR TO COST FIFTY.TWO
 BILLIONS

New Haven, Conn, Dec 19- Cost of the World war to the United States will be about $52,OOO, 100000, if the war debts are collected, Dr John Maurice Clark, professor of economies at Columbia University, said i'm Q book published to-day by the Yale Alumni Press for the Car. negie Peace Foundation.
 In case the war debts cannot be collected, the total will amount to SEQ, ,OOO, ,OOO, 900, he added in his book, entitled ''Thc Cost of the World War to the American People," The figures are minimum. said Professor Clark, and no maximum can be set "as long as legislative bodies retain the power to grant in. creased privileges and benefits and to extend the duration of claims beyond the normal lifc- times of the veterans"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-19
Issue Ultimatum to China Govt to
 Withdraw Men

Mukden, Manchuria. Dec BLU. P.)-The Japanese government to- day instructed General Shigeru Honjo, commander of Japanese troops In Manchuria. to issue an ultimatum to the Chinese demand ing that they retire within the great wall within q week.
 The general was instructed to send messenger to ChinchOw. where the last organized force of Chinese troops in Manchuria is concentrated. with the demand for withdrawal of all Chinese troops in that specific region inside the great wall ct shanhaikwan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-19
INJURED EMPLOYES
 GET CARE
Corporation COunse l O'COnnor's Annual Re- port Shows COnsidera- ton City Has for Its Workers = l25 File Claims for Sidewalk Falls

Care of city employees injured while working for the municipal ity has improved greatly during the past year Corporation Counsel Charles S. O'Connor claims in his annual report to Mayor Frank Hayes made public to-day. In fact Attorney O'Connor declares, the employees are now cared for in more satisfactory manner than in previous years. In his report, cov- ering several pages, the corpora ton counsel reviews the revision os the charter and refers to it as a helpful and proper guide to city officials in the interest of good government"
 During the past year there were 125 claims for damages for per- sons falling on sidewalks, the re- port states. Tn general, Attorney O'Connor states, all cases against the city have been well prepared for trial and vigorously contested. The report follows:
 Waterbury, Conn.
 Dec. 18th, 1881. The Honorable Frank Hayes, Mayor of the City of Waterbury, Dear Sir:--
 In compliance with the charter. and to inform you briefly of the activities in this office during the past 12 months. l herewith sub init my annual report.
 It Is my belief the past year has been the most active one for this office since 1t was created. At least, I can make this statement in regard to the IA years that I have been connected with 1t. The filing of opinions. legal advice to officials. revising of the charter, legislative hearings, the adjustment of taxes on reservoir property, the of assessments and water bills. the collection of claims of the city for damage to fire hydrants and fire alarm boxes, investigation and hearings before the compensa-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-19
Democratic Town
 Committee Given
 Vote Of Confidence
Members Reelected at Meeting Last Night - Chair
 man Crary Points to Victory in 1882

nation should be under democratic control after next November's poll ing. Never before has there been "'fh. a widespread demand for a change. Therefore, 1t is up to each s.iiu cySry democrat to begin cam ,paigning now and keep on work ing until election day, -fsS2. has arrived"
 Chairman Crarys enthusiastic speech brought applause from the asse bled delegates and town com- mittee members. Remarks. were also made by others present at the session.
 Officers of the town committee were not elected last night. The committee will meet early in Jan uary to organize and elect the off, cers. The present officials are ex- pected to be chosen for another term. They are: Chairman, MT Crary; vice-chairman, William Dunlea avey: secretary, Dennis J. Clancy: treasurer, William J. Downey.
 The members or the town com mlttee as reelected are: First dis trict, Daniel Sullivan; second, Will liam Leary; third, Michael Carroll; fourth. J. Kilduff; fifth, Robert
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-19
REI.IEF IS VOTED

Paris, Dec 1s-- (UP) ---- The chamber of deputies voted q so- cialist motion for unemployment relief in opposition to the govern ment. 292 to 2Si Friday. The gov ernment was not disturbed by the defeat. since a vote of confidence was not involved. Premier Pierre Laval. however, left the senate and hastened to the chamber.
 The chamber. without debate, voted the iD32 naval building pro- gram of l.2i6.eOO. .0OO fsaTcs (s4Y.- 545.e00). providing for eight war ships. including four 7.5OO-t0n cruisers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-19
sENAToR's HOME BURNS

Burlington. Vt, Dec 19-(UP)- Fire virtually ruined the interior of the home of U. S. Senator War ren R. Austin yesterday. Senator and Mrs Austin closed the house recently when they went to Wash- ington and the building was unoc- cupled. Several thousand dollars damage was caused Co the house, n brick structure located only one block from the University of ver- mont.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-19
Senate Confirms Federal Board
 ADpOintees

Washington, Dec 19--(U. PD-- Two members of the Federal Re- serve Board, two members of the federal farm board and a member of the U. s. shipping board were confirmed yesterday by the senate. They were:
 Feleral Reserve, George K. James of Tennessee, Wayland w. Magee of Nebraska.
 Farm Loan board, Horace P. Bestor. Missouri. and James E. Madison, West Virginia.
 Shipping Board. Jefferson Myers. oregon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-19
Late Bulletins
ASK, DEATH FOR KIDNAPPERS

Kansas City, Mo, Dec 19-(UP)-The death penalty will be asked for kidnappers who released Mrs Nell Quinlan Donnelly after demanding $75000 ransom James A. Reed her attorney, said today The wealthy garment makers husband, Paul Donnelly concurred in the former United States senator's decision to prosecute to the limit in case the kidnappers are caught
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-19
Winter Wheat Acreage Shows
 Small Drop

Washington, Dec 19TU. PD- The department of agriculture to- day reported a winter wheat acre. ate of 3S,6S2.000. a reduction of only 1O.4 per cent from the 43.- 149,OO0 acres of last year.
 The department reported the present rye acreage al 3,712,O00, q reduction of per cent from the 193O-3l acreage.
 The reduction in winter wheat acreage was much less than was expected. Chairman James C. Stone of the Federal Farm Board had predicted reduction of IS to 22 per cent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-19
AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY LOSES

Canberra, Australia, Dec 19-(UP)-The labor government of Premier James Scullin defeated to- day in the election for new house of representatives On the basis of virtually complete returns the new line up probably will be follows United Australian party 35 seats official labor party 21 James Lang labortes z; country party, II !; Independents, l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-19
R. R. EMPLOYES MAY GET CUT

New York, Dec 19-(UP)-Railroad executives of the nation will formal notice on their 100000 employees Monday that they "desre" to effect 15 per cent wage cut. Later this month executives com mttee will meet with representatives of union labor in effort to negotiate amicabe settlement of the wage question: This was announced last night by Daniel Will lard president of the Baltimore and Ohio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-19
MANUFACTURER DIES

Abingdon. Mass. December is = (UP) William s. O'Brien. 70. president of the Abingdon National Bank and for half a century q manufacturer of heels and Inner soies. died at his home early todt.y after several months' Illness. He represented his district in the leg islature in 1908 and teOl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-19
NEW YEARS LARKS TO BE CHEAPER

New York, Dec 19-(UP)-New Years revelry on Broadwaly will be from 20 to B per cent cheaper this year, survey of leading hotels revealed today Price cuts for dinners from $2 to $5 the managements explained, indicating that the lower costs would sm ulate the demand for reservations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-19
PASTOR IS DEAD

Boston. December l9 - tuP) - The Rev William !. Klrwin. 0. l.. pastor Of the sacred Heart Cath olic church of Lo'e;sl. died at New England Deaconess hospital last night in his bist year after an abe dominal operation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-19
FAsCIsTI ACQUITTED

Vienna. Austria. Dec is-(UP) "A grand jury unanimously ae- quilted Dr Walter Primer and seven other Heimwehr (inscist leaders Friday of c charge Of high treason for attempting 10 putsch last September.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-19
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Dec 19.-(UP)-The treasury net balance December 17 was $737,557.S74.06.
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