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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
FOR BENEFIT OF
 STATE VETERANS
Plans Presented to Legion Executive Committee at
 Hartford Yesterday INTEREST TO 1000 MEN

Captain F. P. Armstrong, state treasurer, and Attorney w. W. Gager |of Waterbury were among the com mittee which presented plans accept. ed by the state executive committed of the legion at Hartford. yesterday for the establishment of a laison of fee for benefit of disabled state vet. erans. The committee included rep. resentatives of legion posts of all parts of the state. pr Denis s 'O'Connor, formerly of Waterbury but now of New Haven, was also present.
 The Iaison office will provide ex- bert assistance to those veterans seeking prosecution of their claims The move is the result of belief on the part of officials that the ma chinery was inadequate for assisting the ex-servicemen in respective claims.
 The executive committee of the legion voted to raise $3,000 with which to meet the costs of the, work in establishing the office. The vote ion the establishment of the laison office and for raising funds to bring about its existence was taken on the grounds That many Connecticut veterans suffering from disa bility in- cured in service have been unable through ignorance of procedure and other causes. to secure the compen- sation to which they are entitled and which the government of the United States desires that they should have"
 It was pointed out by the speakers that there are at least 1000 men in the state who had just claims but that these claims would need expert aid in their preparation and prosecu- ton. In addition to the Waterbury men attending the following were in- cluded as representatives: Major An son T. McCook. chairman; Colonel Raymond r. Gates of Willimantic; Brigadier General Sanford H. Wad- hams of Torrington: Judge Justus !. FenneI of Stamford; Major Edward l.. White of New Haven; Colonel Henry s. Dorsey of New London; Department Commander Edward L. Newmarket and Department Ad- iutant William c. Murray are mem- bers of the committee ex-officio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
SOLDIER BONUS TO CAUSE ANOTHER
 HOOVER BREAK
House Expects to Vote on It
 at 4 O'Clock To-day and First Time Will Disagree
 With the President
BY THOMAS l.. STOKES United Press Staff Correspondent

D1 II1OMho As 6lOh I1o United Press Staff COrrcspOndcnt) = The veterans loan bill. a conn promise bonus. was scheduled to come before the house in extraor- dinary procedure which will dispose of 1t in less than an hour.
 The action marks the first open break during the Hoover regime between Speaker Longworth and the White House.
 President Hoover heretofore has depended upon the house to back up his major policies. but Longworth ordered the veterans measure to q vote in the face of outspoken ad- ministration opposition voiced by Secretary of Treasury Mellon.
 House passage of the measure, which would increase the loan limit on veterans adjusted service certifi.. cates from 22 1-2 to 50 per cent, generally was accepted as foreor- dained. Victory is conceded, though it takes two-thirds to pass the bill under suspension of rules, the pro- cedure planned.
 The group which would support the administration apparently lacks a leader. Both Majority Floor Leader Tilson and Chairman flaw ley of the ways and means commit tee are expected to vote against it. though neither has made any at- tempt. to organize the opposition.
 Tilson. in a statement last night. criticized the bill as "A long leap in the dark" It's passage unjustifi- incur a dangerous and unjustifi- able risk" he asserted.
 "No one knows what additional obligations will be imposed by it." he said. Everyone is left in doubt as to what will be the effect upon the treasury. it's fiscal operations. and especially the effect upon fi- nancing this and other outstanding obligations of the government"
 Tilson. who has split openly with Speaker Longworth on this and the drought relief issue. deplored con- sideration of the bill under suspen- sion of rules without opportunity for amendment. He said he feared "The |well-earned prestige of the house will suffer much" through this proced- ure. 7s .'H
 Representative Bacharach, repub- lican. N. J.. sponsor of the bill, took the initiative in today's proceedings Longworth will recognize him to re- quest suspension of rules, the ques- to suspend the rules and pass the measure. requiring only one roll- call.
 The vote probably will not come until o'clock
 Today will be veterans day" in the house as 1t, is planned also to pass under suspension of rules the s12.500.000 bill providing additional hospital facilities for World war veterans. <,
 Longworth explains his departure from the administration on the vet erans loan bill as dictated by expe- diency. He pointed out in discuss ing his attitude that his whole aim was to prevent passage of a cash bonus bill. For several weeks he has been working to get comprom- ise and the Bacharach bill repre- sents that, i.t +t
 'If we had allowed the senate to act first. it probably would have passed a bill that would have been more costly to the treasury than this one" the speaker said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
WATERVuLE
GROCERY STORE
 IS HELD UP
Daring Robbers Get Con= tents of Till-AlsO $l5O
 From Manager

The store of the Economy Gro- cery company on Hanover street. Waterville, was held up and robbed on Saturday night in one of the most daring robberies ever staged local Iy. Shortly before ten o'clock, as Manager Rogers and his assistants were preparing to close up two young men entered the store. one of them requesting package of cigar cts for which he rendered a bill in payment. As MT Rogers turned to the cash register to make change both men, who appeared to be be- tween the ages of 25 and 30. drew guns and demanded the contents of the cash register, covering at the same time Coleman Malia and a , Waterbury youth, clerks at the store and a young girl who had entered to make a purchase.
 Dissatisfied with the few dollars which was in the till, the bandits backed tho occupants of the store against the rear wall and proceeded to search the manager, who had but a short time earlier, transferred to his pockets more than one hundred and fifty dollars, most of the day S receipts. Gaining this the men or dered all four occupants to lie flat on the floor behind the counter, threatening to shoot if anyone raised q head over the top while the men were making their get away.
 It is assumed that the bandits had parked their car, if one was used at a distance from the store, since no sound of motor was heard.
 As soon as it was deemed safe young Malia was dispatched to Ro- gers home, across the street, from which the police department was called. Officers and detectives were soon on the spot and after conclud- ing their investigation, began to run down the meagre clues at their disposal.
 Neither bandit was masked but both wore the collars of their over coats turned up about their faces and their caps pulled well down over their eyes.
 Card Party.
 Mrs George Goggins and Mrs Jo- seph Seery are to be the hoStesses at the card party to be given this even- ing at St Michals parish hall by the ladies' aid society of St Michaels church. Since this is the last of the series of pre-Lenten card parties a large attendance is anticipated. Whist, pinochle, bridge and forty five will be played and suitable awards made to the holders of high scores. Refreshments will be served.
 District Meeting.
 The monthly meeting Of the Ep- worth league of this district will be held tomorrow evening at the par lors of the First Methodist church in Waterbury. A large delegation from Grace Methodist church will attend.
 Attend Banquet.
 More than fifty Watervillc resi- dents attended the annual dinner of the Scovill Foremcns association at the Elton hotel on Saturday even ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
AIRMAIL PILOT
 KILLED IN CRASH

Atlanta, Ga Feb 16-(UP)-John- ny Kytle. 28-year-old airmail pilot, was killed here yesterday when a speed plane in which he was stunt ing crashed. Kytle had thrilled 500 spectators at Chandler field with aerial tricks for two hours when his plane crashed in a series of low snap rolls.
 He had borrowed the plane from J. H. Harris, owner, who was flying it from Springfield, Mar" to Los An geles. Kytle is survived by wife and year-old son.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
INSTALLATION
 OF OFFICERS
Largely Attended Meeting of St Francis Xavier Holy
 Name Society
AT PARISH HALL

The newly elected officers of St Francis Xavier Holy Name society were installed last night by the Chaplain, Rev. James T. Butler in presence of q large number of mem bers. The officers installed are as follows: President, Wallace Inglis; vice-president. Daniel Baldwin; treasurer, William Derwin; financial secretary, John Dalton: recording secretary, William Gaughan: mar shal, Charles Harris; banner bearer, Peter Dawson.
 After the installation ceremony, Father Butler congratulated the of- ficers on the splendid work of the past year under their management and expressed the hope of con- tinuance of that order for 1881. He also informed the meeting that a drive for new members will be un- dertaken in the near future. Short addresses were also delivered by Attorney Vincent A. Scully, Daniel Campion, Martin Hayden. Martin Tehan and others, all pledging sup port to the officers in everything that may be undertaken during the pres- ent year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
SILENT SNIPER OF BOSTON BUSY

Boston. February 16 - (UP) = The hunt for Boston's silent sniper' gained fresh impetus today with re- ports of two more shootings over the weekend. Despite the activity o1 special police patrols armed with riot guns, two motorists missed death or serious wounds by inches as bullets punctured the windshields of their automobiles while they were driving through the South Shore section.
 40 total of five motorists have been fired upon within the past week. Several previous reports of such mysterious shootings had been made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
Blackmail Plot Has Been Traced To Boy
 In The High School

tor, received the first letter by mail on December IT. It ordered him to place s10,Oo0 in | q bundle at a certain point in the orchard of his local estate, "The Orchards.
 After notifying police Skinner de- l posted a bundle of paper money at
 the appointed spot, attaching it to | a GOO-foot rope which the black
 mailer had left there.
 Authorities then watched the spot, but when the money" was dragged l away it developed that there were two ropes instead of one, and this | so confused the police that the blackmailer escaped.
 On December 15, Skinner was sitting in his home beside an open window when a second letetr was ] tossed into the room. This warned him against employing police pro- lection. Since the first letter was received, Skinner has been under constant guard, half a dozen private detec-
 tives protecting him at times. Only recently he returned from Mountain
 Lake, Fla, where he also maintained a guard.
 TO discourage maurauders. Skin ner has illuminated his big estate with floodiights nightly for some time. ,
 Police Chief John J. Sullivan of this town. and State Detectives AL bert M. Dacey and John Stokes have cooperated in the investigator.
 It was stated to-day that a hand writing expert had furnished evil
 dence indicating that boy of high school age penned the threatening
 letters. Skinner is president of William
 Skinner & Sons, silk manufacturers and is chairman of the board of trus- tees of Mount Holyoke college.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16

Friday evening in the Wilby High auditorium at 8 o'clock.
 Dr Michael c. Donovan, superin- tendent of schools, will deliver tn, main address to the class while di- piomas and certificates will be awarded by John J. Walsh. presi- dent of the board of education.
 Mrs Louis Laun, regent of the Melicent Porter Chapter, D. A. R.. will present :he D. A. R. awards 10 the winners who will be announced later in the week as will the list If graduates.
 The regular class night exercises at the three elementary schools, Croft, Webster and Duggan, will be held Thursday night at the regular time. Attendance certificates will be presented at this time to all with perfect attendance marks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
California Seeks the Missing Ten
 Year-Old Girl

San Diego, Cal, Feb 16.-(UP)- The five day old search for Virginia Brooks. 10, to-day became the most extensive on the west coast since that which ended a few years ago when William Edward Hickman. since executed, turned over the body of Marion Parker to her father. Po- lice discounted. the theory Virginia had been Kidnapped orAransom. Her father. Johnl Brooks. is "a railroad engineer and is not wealthy. The officers believed the girl. who disap- peared last Wednesday. had been kidnapped by a degenerate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
Joseph Allen Skinner, Hole yoke Manufacturer and Philanthropist Was to Have Been Victim His Estate Has Been We'll Guarded

South Hadley, Mass. Feb 16.- $10,000 under threats of death, from Joseph Allen Skinner, Holyoke silk manufacturer and one of New Eng lands wealthiest men, was revealed here to-day.
 At the same time, authorities an- nounced that after two-month in vestigatoin they had traced the auth orship of two threatening letters to "a youth of high school age"
 It was indicated that definite ac- tion in the case might be expected sh ortly.
 Skinner, widely known industri- alist. phila nthropist, and bank direc-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
HOOVER TRYING
 TO RETAIN LECCE

Washington, Feb 16-UP)-Pres- ident Hoover has dispatched emis- saries to Alexander Legge. chairman of the federal farm board, in an effort to persuade him to change his mind about retiring, 1t was learned here today on competent authority.
 At the some time, word was re- ceived here from Chicago that Sam uel R. McKelvie. wheat member of the board. had announced his inten- ton to resign when his term expires on June 15. McKelvie, former gov ernor of Nebraska, plans to retire tc private life, it was said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
British Actor Is
 Dead of Pneumonia 2 in London To-day

London, Feb 16.-(UP)-Herber Clayton, 54. British actor. author. and theatrical producer who brought many American musical plays to England. died to-day from bronchial pneumonia following influenza.
 In partnership with Jack Clayton. Waller produced No. No Nanette" and "Mercenary Mary" here in 1926. More recently Clayton and Waller 1, sponsored Hit the Deck. "The Girl Friend" Good News and Hold ,Everything."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
HE ATTEMPTED TO
 KILL POLICEMAN

Providence, R. l.. February 16- (UP) Andrew Parrillo, 20. was sentenced to three years in State prison today by Superior Court Judge Charles A. Walsh who found him guilty of assault with intent to kill Patrolman John J. Lucey.
 Lucey had ordered Parrillo to move away from a street corner and when Parrillo refused a scuffle en- sued during which Parrillo drew the patrolman's revolver and shot him. The shooting occurred May 10. Par rillo pleaded nolo contendere.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
AUTO MIRROR MAY
 FIND GUILTY ONE

Bridgeport. Feb 16-(UP)-An automobile mirror was the meager clue with which police today hoped to determine the identity of the truck driver who struck and killed stephen Matis. 50, of Norkalk Sat- urday night.
 Matis, with Michael Morris. also of Norwalk. was returning here from Nichols when struck. He died en- toute to a hospital.
 A read-view mirror. apparently broken from the truck. was found at the scene of the accident.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
REV ARTHUR MCKINNEY
 TO SPEAK IN HARTFORD

Rev Arthur r. McKenney, assist ant rector of St Johns church, this city, will te the first of the Fridi y evening Lenten speakers who will be heard this season at the church of the Good shepherd. Hartford. He is former assistant minister cf the Central Baptis, church in Hart ford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
CHARGE LOCAL MAN WITH DETROIT MURDER
Served Jail
 Term For Attack
 On Brass Cityite
Tony Marine Alias John Loshavata Alias John Pavonne Under Arrest in Mddlewest = Police Here Expect Request for Past Record

tectives after a quiet search of the |neighborhood. No details accompanied days statement that Marino is being held for murder. Whether he has been
 mixed up in some of gangland's &C., tivities in that city will be learned very shortly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
PUBLIC BUILDING FUNDS

Washington. Feb 16-(UP)-Pres- ident Hoover to-day transmitted to congress recommendations of Budget Bureau Director Roop asking au- thortzation for the treasury depart ment to proceed with public building projects totaling $20,1O5,OOO in 1882.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
COMMISSIONER DEAD

Boston. Feb 16-UP)-Funera services will be held at Christ church Cambridge, tomorrow, for state Civil Service Commissioner Elliot H.. Goodwin. who died at Phillips house of Massachusetts general hospital last night in his 58th year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
GANDHI ON HIS WAY

Allaha bad, India. Feb 16.-UP) The Mahatma Gan!hi will deps Tt tonight On the most important mis- sion yet scheduled in an effort 70 end the civil disohedicnce campaign against British rule.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
HIGH HONORS
 FOR WATERBURY BOY

James Ferriter. graduate of Crosby high school. was elected vice-chairman of the middle Atlan- tic province of the Federation of College Catholic clubs at the tenth annual meeting of the federation in Philadelphia Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16

Boston.--It Is now permissible for diners to smoke in Boston & Maine railroad dining cars. A recent re- ferendum in which patrons partici- pated showed 7S per cent in favor of smoking.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
LUNCH WAGON AT
 ST. MARY'S PLAYGROUND

The Immaculate Conception Church corporation to-day recorded 8 lease In the town clerks office granting to Nicholas Del Rosa and Louis Christie the right to erect lunch wagon on the portion of St. Marys school playground facing on East Main street. The yearly rental will be $1,02O. The erection of the lunch wagon. of course, will cut off the East Main street entrance to the school grounds
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
Night Schools
 Graduate Friday
Dr. Donovan to Deliver the Main Address at the
 Exercises

Thomas ]. Condon, principal of the Waterbury Free Evening schools. announced this morning, that the annual graduation exercises of that ii stitution would be held
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
EARl.v TR AnINc

EARLY TRADING New York, Feb 1G.-(UP)-A firm tone was noted at the opening on the stock exchange to-day with trad ing relatively quiet.
 United States Steel rose $ to 145ss on the initial sale. but it lost part
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
LATE REALTY NEWS

John j. Mitchell to Ellen Mitchell. real estate on the east side of Sars- field street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
.ANTST US DEAn

PIANIST IS DEAD Amsterdam, Feb 16--(UP)-Dirl1 Schaefer, 57. we'll known pianist, died here to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16


 held by many observers. that the present demoralized condition of the egg market is due partly to liberal supplies of fresh eggs from western states as we'll as to heavy storage holdings. Mild weather in the mi6- dle west and increased flocks on the Pacific coast during the early winter have probably contributed as much to the weakness as heavy storage holdings.
 Unless otherwise stated quotations arc base on sales of good merchant able products to retailers or similar buyers, delivered.
 FRUITS
 Apples. 3 grade, Mcintosh and De- liciOus 1.0O-2.2S bu.: Baldwins 1.5O- 1.7' bu.; B grade, Mcintosh and De- liciOus 1.5O-1.75 bu.; Baldwins 1.1O- 1855 bu.; UncIassiflcd, Mcintosh and Delicious 1.OO-1.25 bu.; Baldwins. licious $S.5O-3.75 bu.; others 2.5O- 800 bu; oranges, Florida 3.OO-S.75 box; California S.5O-5.O0 box.
 VEGETABLES
 Bccts. old 1.O0-1.25 bu; new $325- 3.7S crate.; cabbage, old 1.SO-2. .OO cwt.; new 2.25-2.75 crate; carrots, old 1.OO-1.4O bu.; new 3.5O-4.OO crate; caulifiowcr 2.fO-250 crate {; celery, flats 2.5O-2.75 dog; hearts. 1.OO-1 .25 doz.; rounds, 75c- % dog. l; lettuce, iceberg 3.25-4.OO crate; onions, 85c-f. % bu.; parsnips, wash ed 1.25-1.7S bu.; potatoes, native 1.25-1.35 bu.; Maine 2.1O-2.2O cwt. !; spinach 1.OO-1.15 bu.; turniRs 9Oc- 1.25 bu.
 POULTRY PRODUCTS
 Conn. eggs per dog, newiaid fancy s4c: special 3s-s4c; extra SO-s2c; gathered 27-3Oc; newlaid medium 20c; mediums 23-25c; western fresh firsts 10-22c; western storage. firsts 14.10c; live fowl 2O-26c lb.; chicken and bullets 2O-2Sc lb: bFoilcrs 35-4OS ID: dressed fowl 3O-33c ID; chicken 3S-4Oc h.; broilcrs 36-4Oc lb; tur. keys, western 45-40c ID. LIVESTOCK AND MEAT Milch cows, tested 125-t55 head butcher stock, COWS 3-Sc lb.; calve. 1O-f2c h.; meats, beef 1J-10c ID. ve>I T-10c lb.: lamb 20-22c lh. pork. Joins f5-i8c h.; pork, Ioca dressed 12-16c ID.
 l B. P. STORRS. l Local Representative
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
Waterbury Produce
 Market
Furnished by the Connecticut De-
 partment of Agriculture-B. P.

partment of Agriculture-B. P.
 Storrs, Local Representative)
 Monday, Feb 16-Cold storage holdings of eggs in the United States on February were still heavy according to figures recently releas- ed by the United States Bureau of Agricultural Economics. But :he rate of "odt of storage" movement was faster during the month of January than last year and the aver age rate during the same month the previous i've years. The following table showing comparisons is taken from this report. The figures given are for cases of 30 dozen eggs. Thou sands, I. E. 900, omitted.
 Total 1T. cases and equivalent to cases of frozen eggs.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-22
DOUGLAS NEVIS
MIDSUMMER DANCE CUSTOM
 BE REVIVED TUESDAY NIGHT

Years ago there was pavilion at Larson Creek where each sum- mer one or more dances would be given that attracted crowds and afforded great times. Particularly did the Scandinavian residents on the channel look forward to those semi-out- and indoor festivals. Since the Treadwell cave-in, how ever, the custom has been allowed to lapse.
 Tomorrow evening at the Island natatorium it will be revived with an all-night dance which promises to be more or less like old times. Considerable preparation is in pro- gress to make it a big success. The large hall has been profusely dec orated to suit the occasion, and while it will not be quite as much out-of-doors affair as the pavilion events were, there will be the same atmosphere, minus the mosquitoes. of course.
 Musicians have been engaged to play and there will be some sur prise music. Everyone is cordially invited to attend the affair. A special ferry will leave at 315 am, for Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-22

their final exits. Nor will Old Tony be sorry to make his exit, for he believes, as Pierre Donovan be- lieves, that Harriet Noel, Pierres mother, is there off stage waiting to welcome him and that together he and the woman he loved with such rare devotion will stand in the wings watching her son as he acts his part in this play which we call Life.
 You know who Pierre Donovan is, of course. Perhaps you have seen him on the stage. There are those who say that his name will go down in theatrical history as the greatest actor of his generation.
 Orchard Hill says that Antonio Latour has wasted his life in idle ness. The old actor, when aroused, says of the villagers, 'Clods, dolts! They do not know how great a thing it is to have helped to make an artist like Pierre Donovan. What can these people, in their narrow little commonplace cells, walled in by their stupid materialisrn, know of the world in which Harriet Noel and I lived-the world into which Pierre was born? Fools! They think if they grow a good crop of potatoes or cabbages they have done something to brag about Po- tatoes and cabbages-bah"
 And then the old actor falters; the spouting flames subside; the fire becomes a steady enduring glow, and his voice softens rever- ently: Harriet was great soul the greatest soul that ever gave it. self to the stage. What an actress she was! Pierre Donovan inherited his soul from his mother. Roy Don