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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
Bishop Milan Names the Popular Rev Francis M. O'Shea to Conduct Af- fairs Until New Rector Is Appointed Chaplain Named for St Mary's Hospital
FATHER BRATTON OF NEW BRITAIN

Rev Francis M. O'Shea was to- day named administrator of the Church of the Immaculate Concep- tion pending the appointment of a permanent rector to succeed the late Rev William J. McGurk, who died here November 9th. The ap- pointment was announced by Rt Rev John J. Milan, bishop of the Hartfodd diocese, and constitutes one of the two interesting clerical assignments announced in the cur- rent issue of the Catholic Trans cript.
 For the first time in the history of St Mary's hospital the institution has permanent chaplain. Rev Francis J. Bratton, a native of New Britain, has been named to the position by Bishop Milan. ..
 Since the opening of St Mary's hospital in 1909 priests of the Im- maculate Conception parish have answered emergency calls. Priests thrAughout the city usually make viaks to the hospital on request or at Aheir own initiative, but in event of a serious accident and Cath olic was in imminent danger of dying a priest from the Immaculate Conception parish answered the call. The hospital is in the juris- diction of this parish.
 yather Bratton was recently or dained in St Joseph's Cathedral, Hartford. He prepared at St Thom-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
Boom Started By yRepublican
 Party Leaders
Local Republicans Hear of the Latest Move to Defeat Governor Cross Chairman ROraback of the State Machine Has Yet to Be Heard From on the Matter
VICE-PRESIDENCY
 ALSO TN VIEW

Congressman John Q. Tilson of New Haven, who this week lost out at the g. o. D. caucus in Wash ington for the nomination of of speaker of the house, is being boomed for the office of governor on the republican ticket in opposi- ton to the present democratic in- cum bent, Wilbur l.. Cross. Local republicans admitted to-day that they had heard of Congressman Tflson's name mentioned in con- nection with the gubernatoria1 nomination but declined to com ment, apparently awaiting the re- action from the headquarters of State Chairman J. Henry Rora- back. g. o. D. chieftain.
 Whether or not Congressman Tilson's name will be acceptable to the state republican organization depends, it is reported, entirely upon the attitude taken by Chair man Roraback. Local republicans to-day called attention to the fact that in the past Chairman Rora- back and Congressman Tilson have figured in many tits, most impor- tant among them being the refusal of the state chairman to back the congressman for the vice presi- dency in 1928 when Hoover was nominated for president.
 Lieutenant-Go Governor Samuel R.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
NAVY LIEUT. IS
 BADLY INJURED IN AUTO CRASH
One Ear Almost Torn Off in Lynn To-day Two Cars Were in Collision

Lynn, Mass. Dec 3.-(UP)- Lieutenant James Mcdonnell. 50. attached to the oil tanker U. s. s. Brazos, now at Boston Navy Yard. suffered severe head injuries and was rendered unconscious when his light coupe was in collision with a heavy touring car at Vest ern avenue and Chatham street early to-day. Mcdonnell. whose home Is 3OO2 Twenty-fifth street, N. F., Washington, D. C.. had an ear almost severed and sustained a deep scalp wound when thrown from his car onto the street. At Lynn hospital nine stitches were taken on the ear and Six on the scalp.
 Busty Parisi, 3S. of Gloucester. driver of the sedan, suffered only bruises to his knees, while pas senger In his car was uninjured. Police said Parisi admitted he was driving at between 25 and 50 miles an hour. He claimed the naval officer was travelling at like speed, they stated. McDonnelrs car was wrecked and Parisfs dam aged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
Administrator Of Immaculate
 Conception
LETTER CARRIER OF NEW BEDFORD
 TAKES HIS LIFE
Dennis A. Shea Sat on Woodpile in Cellar of
 His Home and Shot Him-
 self

New Bedford, Mass. Dec B. (UP)-Dennis A. Shea, 47, presi- dent of the New Bedford Letter Carriers association and nationally known among postal employees. sat on a wood pile in the cellar of his home here to-day and committed suicide with a rifle. ..
 His wife Josephine expressed the belief that he took his own hte because he was Respondent over his recent failure of reelection as treasurer of the Postal Employees Credit union of New Bedford. He also was an officer of the National Asso citation of Postal Workers.
 Shea held the rife between his knees and pushed the trigger with a ramrod. He died at St Luke's hospital about three hours later.
 Officials of the, credit union said they had no reason to believe there was anything irregular regarding the treasurer's books. Shea's son Edward Is a student at Massachu- setts Institute of Technology.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
FINAN NCIAL REPORT OF
 THE CITY
For First Nine Months There Has Been Paid Out Nearly $5,OOO,OOO Balance of Nearly Million and Half Is Left

Almost $5,0o0, 900 of the city's total annual appropriations of $6,- 312,017.48 were expended by Octo- Der 1st, a report for the first nine months of this year made public to-day by Mayor Frank Hayes dis closed. The report, compiled by Controller Daniel J. Leary, shows that up to November 1st total of $4,89O,295.34 had been expended leaving an unexpended balance of $1,421,722.12 for the fourth quar- ter of 1881.
 The report shows that for gen. eral purposes there was available cash as of January 1st the sum of $551.60S.99. There was advanced from the surplus resource sinking funds an amount equal to 1930's cash deficit in accordance with sec- ton 99 of the charter. This sum was $438,960.41. The cash receipts from taxes and water rents totalled $3,610,874.45 and there was bor- rowed from the bond funds on notes $7OO, 900, making the total cash re- sources of the period $5,301,443.S5.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
WOMAN PAYS IN
 COURT TO-DAY FOR HER REVENGE
She Did Very Many Things to Her Ex-Sweetheart and Gets $50 and 10 Days in Jail

New Haven. Conn. Dec S-(UP) The odd revenge of Mrs Marion Bishop. estranged wife of Dr Ken meth Bishop of Bridgeport. upon her ex-sweetheart. E. E. Sheehan, brought her q $50 fine and sentence of 10 days in county jail to-day.
 She had admitted she sent three undertakers. two florists, three doc- tors, n man with 1b sandwiches, a grocery clerk. four taxicab drivers sign painter and two girls look ing for s40-week jobs to see Shee- han after he had sent her n note saving "I am very busy and cant see you any more.'
 Judge stanley Dunn of city court pronounced sentence and said:
 Let this bo . lesson to other women"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
HE STOLE GOLD BRICK TO SAVE
 FAMILY HOME
Minister Scores GOvern- fnent for Preaching Home Building and Pay- ing Clerks Starvation Wages

West New Brighton, S. T., Dec 3 --(UP)-The pastor and neighbors of a young $30 a week government clerk who stole 0 $4,000 gold brick ito save his own home," to-day criticized his employer, the United States government, while its chief executive led a campaign to make home owning less of a financial burden.
 Charles A. Muche worked in the United States assay office 10 years within reach of 8 fortune, and fin- ally was tempted to reach for 1t. He faces the prison term usually imposed on those convicted Of dis honesty.
 "A government that thrusts a man with fortunes in gold and pays him a wage that Is barely enough to give his loved ones a comfort able living need not be astonished or angered when that man in a moment of stress yields to tempta- tion," Muche's pastor said.
 The pastor, the Rev. c c. Cain of the Methodist Episcopal church of which Muche and his wife are members, and where the two chill dren go to Sunday school, con-
 II do not condone Muche's of- fense. He should pay. But society is at fault, and society should be tried at the bar, not Muche." "I'll tell members of my church lthat Al Capone. is allowed to ply (Continued on Page 16)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
THREE THOUSAND MOTOR WORKERS
 RETURN TO JOBS
Cleveland Concern Re- ceived a $2,5O0,OOO Contract for Trucks From City of New York

Cleveland, Ohio. December 3 - (UP) - Three thousand workers of the White Motor Company went back to work at virtually full time basis today to execute Q $2,6OO,O0O contract for TIA heavy duty trucks York. The contract, said to be the largest ever placed with an auto firm at a single time, will be exer cuted in It's entirety within 12o days.
 Simultaneously, W. H. Gerhauser. president of the American Shipping Company. announced receipt of 1000, ,000 contract which VIII give Ioraiu. Ohio yards. The contract. signed by Roland and Cornelius large Buffalo steamship operators calls for the conversion of lake ore carriers into self-loaders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
LEFT DEAD BABY
 GIRL IN CHECK ROOM OF THEATER
New Haven Has Another ,. Peculiar Murder Mys-
 tery to Solve - Young Woman Sought

New Haven. Conn, Dec 3-(UP) A two-weeks-old baby girl, whose body was found in Q checked suitcase at a theater here last night, was murdered, inves- tigators learned to-day. An au- topsy revealed the baby had been poisoned before 1t was wrapped in a towel and a copy of New York newspaper and placed in suit case which was left at the Bijou theater. The suitcase. left at the theater check room last week, was opened when the theater manager became suspicious.
 Jennie Mongine. check room girl, said a young woman left the case and went into the theater for about 10 minutes. Later she left, explaining she had an appointment with @ dentist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
LAST ARGUMENTS
 FOR HATHAWAY COME NEXT MONTH
Life Sentence Stares Him in the Face-COnvicted of Killing Pretty Nurse

Providence, R. l.. Dec 3-(UP) The Rhode Island supreme court next month will hear arguments on the final appeal of Elliott K. Hathaway from his murder con- viction which carries an automauc life sentence.
 Hathaway, 2s-year-old son of n Massac husetts legislator. stands convicted of the murder of Verna 10. Russell. pretty student nurse whose body was found beside n Tiverton lane March 24 last.
 The appeal to the states highest tribunal was based on claims that Hathaway did not receive . fair trini: that because Of alleged pre- judIce at the time of hls trial he was entitled e q change af venue; and that Judge Charles A. Walsh. who presided. made certain rul' ings tnwarranted by the evidence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
WILD HORSES
 DELAY TRAINS

Monero, Colorado, December CUP) - Wild, and half wild horses, driven from the hills by the great snows of the last two weeks, are delaying the trains or the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad.
 The animals graze, and run on the snow cleared right-of-way oi the line The railroad has asked the state for permit to kill the animals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
CLUBHOUSE OF
 CATHOLIC CLUB
 WASDESTROYED
Convent and Dwellings Nearby Were Threaten ed, But Fire Was Kept in Club House

Cambridge, Mass. Dec. s.-(UP) "A convent houseing 26 nuns, and several dwellings were menaced by fire which destroyed the three-story brick clubhouse of the East Cam bridge Catholic club early to-day, with loss estimated at S2B.0O0. The nuns and members of several fam- files were prepared to ice, but though burning embers were scat- tered over a wide area the fro was confined to the clubhouse. formerly the Thorndike school.
 4 heavy ventiiator, the fiagpole and cornices toppied from the roof of the building and several times flremen barely escaped being struck, The convent is attached @ tho Sacred sIeart parlab, whose church and school buildings also are nearby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
17-Year-Old
 Boy Will Meet
 Death Bravely
Although His Last Hope
 Seems to Have Fled Russell McWilliams Is Still Hopeful Something Will Save Hinl-He Kill= ed Street Car MOtOrman
TO DIE FRIDAY
 DECEMBER ELEVENTH

Telegraph Editors Note Awaiting death i'm Joliet, III, prison electric chair Is Rus sell McNilliams, a 17-year old slayer from a family of mod crate circumstances. He has n week and one day to live be- fore he pays the penalty for the murder of Q street car mos tOrman in a hOldup, cOmmit- ted he says for "casy money" to spend on "a good timc." Clarence DarrOw, famous at- torney, and others pleaded in vain for q commutatiOn of sem tence. Tho United Press sent Ray Black of it's Chicago Bu- rcau to investigate the unusual case. Herewith Is his article.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
GOVERNOR CROSS IN HOME TOWN
 OF RORABACH
Expressed a Hope That the Next Legislature Would Be Democratic One

New Canaan. Dec S-(UP)- Speaking in the home town of J. Henry Roraback, chairman of the republican state central committee. Governor Wilbur l.. Cross expressed a hope last night that the next legislature would be democratic.
 The democratic state executive told members of the Litchfeld County Democratic club that the republican assembly made 1t difh- cult for him to make satisfactory appointments last year.
 Turning to national questions. Governor Cross declared many presidential and senate commissions are a worthless expense to the country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
NO DEPRESSION
 ON SANTA CLAUS

Hartford. Conn. December 3 - (UP) - There seems to be no de- pression in belief in Santa Claus here, Hartford postoffice employees report.
 Already the local postoffice has received more than 100 letters ad- dressed to santa Claus. North Pole" and these arc believed the forerunners of q deluge of mall addressed to the mythical repre- sentative of Christmas giving.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
BY RAY BLACK

United Press Stan Correspondent.
 Chicago, Dec 3.-(UP)-Death in the electric chair was a virtual certainty for Russell McWilliams, lanky stripling of IT, as his attor- ney announced to-day he would make no further effort to save the boys life.
 Friday, December II, a week from tomorrow. is the time set for the execution.
 The crime was murder, under the sentence pronounced by Circuit Judge Arthur E. Fisher.
 Russell--no one calls him by anything but his first g,-, name at Rockford, III, where he lived-will be the youngest slayer ever to be put to death in Illinois. Only a .miracle can intervene.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
Late Bulletins
STUDENT FLUNKED AND SUICIDES

New York, Dec 3-(UP)-Samue Garber, 2l, of Hartford Conn., committed suicide by gas to-day in his furnished room in Greenwich Village, because, police said he was Respondent as result of failing in several examinations at New York university. Police found note addressed to his mother in which he explained hs inability to bear up under his disappointment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
POSTPONE WEDDING FOR CASE

St Edward, Neh, Dec 3-(UP)--Miss Hazel Burke, nurse postponed her wedding when emergency case called her on duty November 14 She was to have mar ried Harlan Nelson at D. Following the operation, Miss Burke fought vaanty for eight hours to the patients life When the surgeon announced that death
 made her longer necessary she drove to her home where the wedding occurred immediately and the couple left for California honeymoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
MOTHER OF MOONEY IN
 FAREWELL
Kissed Mayor Walker as They Bade Goodbye He COmfOrted Her as She Wept and Bade Her Have Hope
: By GEORGE H. BEALE

Limited Press Stan COrrcspOndent)
 San Francisco, Dec 3.-(UP)-- Mayor James J. Walker started homeward via Santa Barbara to- day with the kisses of Mother" Mary A. Mooney, who has waited IS years of her 84 years of life for the return of her son, Tom.
 The aged woman whose plea brought the dapper, word ready, phrase making mayor of Americas 8 largest city to this state on an errand intended to free the life term convict, was one of the last
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
INSPECT 10000, 900 POUNDS OF MEAT

Harrisburg, Pa, Dec 3-(UP)-Nearly !O,OOUOOU pounds of meat have been examined far this part of the meat hygiene work conducted by the state bureau of animal industry, officials reported Of this amount, 19379 condemned as unfit for human con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
CALLS FOR HELP

New Haven. Sussex. England. Dec 3.-(UP)--The cross- channel stea.. ger Versailles. en route Co New Haven from Dieppe. France. sent out aii sos to-day. T$le steamer was drifting In a gale. her rudder apparently damaged. A iifeboat went 70 tho rescue from here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
ACTRESS ANN HARDING INJURED

Jacksonville, Fla Dec 3-(UP)-Ann Harding, mo tion picture actress confined to her hotel room here to-day with dislocated shoulder Marie Lombard, Miss Hardngs secretary told the United Press her injury was not serious. but Every painful"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
CALIFORNIA PLANTS FISH

Sacramento, Cal Dec 3-(UPl-A total oi 3o'ooV' 900 trout and salmon have been planted in California streams this year by the state division of fish and The "plantings are expected to reach approximately 4OOOOOOO before the end of the year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
OLD HOTEL MAN IS DEAD

New Haven, Con- Dec c3-(UP)-TheodOre F. SWI1t 59, former proprietor of the Hotel Momauguin and widely known Connecticut inn keeper for many years died suddenly at East Orange, N J., today according to word received here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
QUAIL TAKE REFUGE IN RENO

Reno, Nev, Dec 3-(UP)-When heavy snows rel in the mountains surrounding Reno, thousands of quail entered the city and made their home in public parks and home gardens and were seen on downtown steets
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
DEER LOPES THROUGH STREET

Olean, N. Y., Dec 3-(UP)-A small doe appeared in the city about nooh loping slowly up buflao street. The dae hesitated to pass through viaduc and instead jumped wire fence slightly injuring itself When last seen. the animal was headed for nearby hills.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
TONE WARNS THE CONTRACTORS

Hartford, Conn, Dec 3-(UP)-State Labor Com- missioner Joseph M. Tone to-day warned all Connecti- cut contractors of law which enables him to fine any contractor $1 OOO for employing ouofstae labor on state construction work in Connecticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Dec 3.-(UP)-The treasury net balance December was $l49 9,590,37S.i6.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-08-14
RUNNING PROPOSALS

We'll, this is certainly an odd
proposal, I'm sure. Right in broad
daylight, too"
well, it is rather an odd one.
You see, it's the third I've made in
two weeks"
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-08-14
CONSCIENCE DEFINED

Sunday School Teacher-What is
conscience, Eddie?
Eddie-An inward monitor.
S. S. T.-And what is a monitor,
Willie?
Willie-An iron-clad boat.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-08-14

There is good deal of talk
about the increase in living ex-
penses."
Eyes. Do you find that it costs
you more to live than it did forty
years agO?"
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-16
Eat Everything
Without Fear
OF Indigestion

Are there lots of foods you can't
eat-for fear Of gas, bloating, pains
in the stomach and bowels? ....- .-....
Do you have to pass up favorite
dishes-While the rest enjoy them'
That's a sign you need Tanlac!
For more than ten years Tanlac has
restored to vigorous health thou
sands who denied themselves their
favorite foods just as you have to.
Mrs. Arvena Bowers, of 1880
Jackson Street, Topeka, Kans., says:
Five years I was trouble with gas,
bloating and dizzy spells. But Tan
loc toned up my whole system and
increased my weight 10 pounds"
If you suffer from indigestion,
gas, dizziness, headaches, constipa-
ton or torpid liver-give Tanlac a
chance to help you The first bot
tie often brings the needed relief.
Tanlac is a good, pure medicine,
made of roots, barks, and herbs that
are recognized by the United States
Pharmacopoeia. Get it from your
druggist today Your money back
if it doesn't help you. Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-16
Issued Daily, Except
Sundays. Entered at the
Post Office, Ell Centre.
Calf, as Second-Cl
Matter.
THE TAX ON GASOLINE

AT least once in every year the gaso-
line tax comes up for extended discus
sion, with violent attacks and spirited de-
fenses sharing a good deal of space in
the public prints. Since this is tax
that comes close to home to nearly every
one, this is no wonder; and a new con-
troversy on the matters seems to be
brewing right now.
Some statistician has figured that the
average American motorist pays fully
SIS year in gasoline taxes. That in it.
self would not be so bad if the figure
would only remain stationary But it
never does. Gasoline taxes are only re-
used in one direction-upwards Prob
ably great ma jority of all state egis-
latures this spring will debate an in
crease in this tax, and in many of them
an increase undoubtedly will be adopted
The collection of the tax is painless
enough; but the size of it is rather awe
some. In Ohio, for example, Ca fair
sample of average conditions in Amer
ica), the tax is four cents a gallon. This,
when you examine it, is revealed as a
tax of 25 per cent of the retail price of
the commodity. Apply such a tax to
any other article of daily public con-
sumption and you would get a terrific
storm of protest.
The chief reason why there is so little
discomfort probably lies in the fact that
revenues from gasoline taxes go to build
roads. Every motorist wants his state
lined with good roads, and he is usually
quick to see the fairness of a tax which
builds these roads at the expense of the
people who use them. But here and
there one can find signs Of a change In
few states money has been taken from
the gasoline tax revenues to meet other
state obligations.
If that procedure should be widely
adopted, the gasoline tax would beyond
question become extremely unpopular.
Even though he has to pay S18 year,
the ordinary motorist will not object
greatly so long as the money goes for
good roads. But once he finds that
money being drained off to help support
other departments Of the state govern
ment, the motorist is sure to put up a
loud protest. And he would be amply
justified in doing so.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-16

YOU" went on the Dog gentleman.
II heard you lost one OF your little
rabbits and l Just found her so /
brought her back to you. Here Is
the little foundling," and, opening
the pocket Of his big, fur coat. the
kind Police Dog took out a cute little
rabbit girl.
"Fere she ISL he barked. Here
is the founding you lost. I think
her name is Buster
"Oh, mol" squeaked Nurse Jane.
Buster was lost, to be sure. But
Uncle Wiggily found him and he is
now back in school. -
Then Who is this little rabbit
girl l found?p harked the dog.
" She was wandering around in the
cold wind, crying. I'm sure she is
lost. Ism t she one of your bunnies,
Uncle Wiggily?"
Uncle Wiggily looked carefully at
the rabbit which the Police Dog had
taken from his pocket.
mo" said Mr. Longears, "she
ism t one Of my rabbits is she my
dear9p he asked his wife.
"No it ism u one OF my children, -
spoke Mrs. Longears. "Oh, the poor
little dear, Such a cute, lost found
ling. We must take her in our bun
galow and make her happy
FTo be sure!" cried Uncle Wig
gily. Come, my pet" he said and
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-16
LIBRARY WILL
OFFER PATRONS
BETTER SERVICE

Beginning March 16, the library
will make a change in its method
of lending books.
A book charging machine will be
installed. This system will give
quicker and more efficient service
to the public and they own records
will be more accurate.
New identification cards will be
issued, without filling out applica-
ton cards. These cards will be OF
suitable size for purse or pocket,
and will have a metal tag attached,
which must be inserted in the ma
chine each time a book is charged
out or renewed. The card must
always be carried by the borrower
and not left in the library or Slip
ped in the book pocket.
To get a book without the card,
a number slip may be issued. This
will necessitate extra work and time
and fee OF five cents will be
charged.
The library Will appreciate