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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05
DEMOCRATS OF SENATE
 AND HOUSE
Convened Yesterday to Dis= cuss Matters Before the Legislature They Have Perfect Right to Disagree With Their Colleagues {.
fBx Democrat Staff Manl

Hartford, Feb 5 Democratic members of the house, including Waterbury's two representatives, Daniel J. Mahaney and Atty John D. Thoms, yesterday afternoon att tended caucus of the minoritN fol- lowing the close of the days ses- sion. Leader William M. Citron told the democrats that they have a per- feet right to disagree with their col- leagues on party measures and that those wno disagree will not be s'thrown LLt of the party"
 At the same time, he urged all members of the minority to consti- tute themselves missionaries for the conversion of the republicans to the democratic legislative program. He advised the democrats that opposi- tion to measures alone would not only be unproductive of results but would, if it emphasized the political division of the house by roll calls. would injure the party's program by antagonizing the majority.
 Senator Joseph H. Lawlor of Wa terbury yesterday afternon attend ed . meeting of the senate demo- crats. Senator David Goldstein of Bridgeport presided at the meeting
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05
PROFESSORS OF
 COLUMBIA MADE VERY POOR MARKS
Students Given the Right to Question Them and Everyone of the College Faculty Flunked

New York, Feb 5.-(UP)-Co- lumbia university students, retaliat- ing after the period of mid-winter examinations, gave an examination to 53 members of the faculty who. consented to take it. The professors without exception. flunked. The test was one composed by Thomas Beer and printed in a recent issue of Scribners' magazine. Of the forty questions, only ten of the faculty an- swered all Only four would allow their names to be used in giving their marks. The highest grade was 55.1 per cent scored by Dr Clar- ence A. Manning, professor of Rus sian literature. Dr Harrison R. Stoves of the department of Eng fish literature was second with grade of 54.3 per cent, Professor Arr mold Whitredge of the same depart ment third with 54.2 per cent. and Chaplain Raymond c. Knox fourth with 53.9.
 Six students of the senior and junior classes also took the test. One scored 46 per cent, much higher than many of the faculty received, and another 41.6. Among the ques- tions were: "Who was Tillman Rie- menschneider?" "Who were the Piccolomini ?" Translate: 'Nescire autem quid antea quam natus sis acciderit. i'd est semper esse puer- um'"; "Who is president of France?"; and "Who invented the phrase categorical imperative ?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05
NATHAN STRAUS ESTATE MAY
 TOTAL BUT MILLION DOLLARS
 BECAUSE OF HIS BENEF A ACTIONS

initiated, the pasteurized milk lab oratory (which deeded to the city of New York;, the preventorium and Palestinian activities. I have all my life drawn whatever I could draw out of business and devoted 1t to the prevention of poverty and sickness. and make no specific charitable pro- vision in my will"
 The will advises Strauss heirs:
 "It Is my wish that none of my children or grandchildren shall ever marry out of the faith. and en- join them always to be and re- main good Jews."
 The will executed in 1924 with a codicil in 1928 left Nathan, Jr, $500.O00 outright with the rest of the estate divided into three equal parts, two of them to Nathan, IT,, and Hugo Straus and the other third in trust for Mrs. Fiffle Strauss Leh- man.
 In explanation of Nathan. Jr's larger share Straus wrote he acted "solely by reason of circumstances which are known to all my children: They surely know that in my meas ureless love for all of them, there ] can be no difference or distinction"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05
ANARCHIST WAS CAUGHT IN ITALY
 BUT MADE FIGHT
Tried to Bomb Theater-At Police Station He Tried To Shoot Police and Then Himself

Rome, Feb 5-(UP)-The arrest of Michele Schirru. described as "a dangerous anarchist" was an- nounced in an official, communique to-day. Officials denied foreign re- ports that Schirru was arrested with a bomb near the residence of Pre- mier Mussolini.
 ,schirru, who arrived here from Argentina, had been under surveil- lance many months, officials said. describing his plans for political terrorism" He was arrested on charges of attempting to bomb a theater. When taken to the police station Schirru drew pistol, attempted to kill himself by placing the gun in his mouth and firing 1t. He was wounded and taken to Lit- toirio hospital where he attempted to remove his bandages and asked to be allowed to die.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05
BELL TUNER FROM
 ENGLAND TO FIX GREAT CARILL0N
Seventy-two Bells Will Be Dedicated Sunday in the Riverside Church, New York Flemish Art Comes Back

New York, Feb 5-(UP)-The long-lost flemish art of tuning church bells is being used to test the largest carillon in the world. Tn the Riverside church, which will be dedicated Sunday. Cyril F. John ston, of the Gillett and Johnston Foundry at Croydon. Eng, arrived here yesterday to complete the final tuning of the 72 bells of the Carillon.
 Johnston, an expert, said the tua- ing secret had been lost for two centuries until researches of the last 25 years brought it to light again. The art Was first discovered by two Dutchmen, Francis and Peter Hem- ony, who installed fifty Carillons ,a Holland and Belgium between 1644 and 1884. A few years after they died, however, the method was lost.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05

New York, Feb. 5.-(UP).-The lifelong benefactions of Nathan Straus, philanthropist and Zionist leader had reduced his estate to about $1,000.000 at the time of hsi death a month ago, according to his will filed for probate.
 The greater part of this sum goes to his son. Nathan. Jr., with $100,- 900 set aside for division among per- sons in his employ. No charitable bequests are made, and in explana- ton the will reads:
 T have always been deeply im- pressed by an old Jewish proverb which says What you give for the cause of charity, in health is gold: what you give in sickness. silver; and what you give after death is lead.'
 q have always lived up to the above proverb. particularly in con- nection with the charities which I
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05

Nogales, Ariz, Feb 5-UP)- William Woertz, 30, who proved he was a man without country and 8
 champion ''endurancer" by strad- ding the international boundary line for seven hours in a driving rain, faced the prospect to-day of spending more hours, maybe days. in the same position. Woertz went to Mexico from California last week. Yesterday. he attempted to. ,return. Immigration authorities would not let him, charging he entered the United States illegally from Ger many several years ago. He started hack to Mexico, but the authorities ordered him out of there also.
 "Then what can do?" walled
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05
STALIN URGES PEOPLE TO HURRY
 THE REVOLUTION

Moscow, Feb 5.-(UP)-The So- viet Union must achieve in one dec- ade the normal progress of 50 to 100 years "or be crushed, Josef V. Stalin, the "man of steel" has declared in urging the nation toward greater effort and the kindling of 'the world revolution.
 The usually taciturn Stalin, in a speech which he made to national conference of economic leaders but which was not published until to- day, pictured the world proletariat watching the victories "of the Soviet fatherland and eventually crying: Their work is our work. Let us sup port them against capitalism and kindie the world revolution'.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05

Tampa, Fla, Feb. 5.-(UP).-The floating gambling palace, s. s. Monte Carlo, lay near the entrance to Tam pa channel in the gulf to-day, in danger, nautically speaking. of be- ing blown on the sands, financially speaking, of going on the rocks. Three coast guard cutters dispatch ed from the coast guard base at St. Petersburg were reported standing by in response to calls for aid sent out as the floating casino was en- route to Tampa at the end of a two line after hard winter just outside the three-mile limit off St. Petersburg.
 The vessel was reported water logged and it was feared she might go on the sand bars, blocking Tampa channel. First call for help was an- swered by the coast guard cutter Woodbury, which was followed by two others. Reports ashore were that the Monte Carlo finally had anchored and was not in immediate danger. Rumors that Florida state enforcement officers were waiting to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05
OLDEST MASON IN UNITED STATES
 HAD BIRTHDAY
Leprelet Miller Logee of Charlton, Mass, Was 105 Years of Age To-day and Celebrated It

Charlton, Mass, February - (UP) - Americas oldest Mason sat in the chapel of the Masonic home here today and heard himself cheered over an NEG radio hookup on the 105th anniversary of his birth. The day found Leprelet Miller Lo- gee, formerly of Central Falls, R. l., in excellent health and spirits and thoroughly enjoying the celebration which brother Masons arrange each year in his honor.
 Logee was amused when, after comme nting ~on the anniversary, the radio announcer sounded How G" on a piano as a musical tribute to the dean of Masons. As usual on Logee's birthday anniversary a del- egation came here from his lodge, Granite Lodge of Whitinsville, bear ing tobacco and other gifts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05
DEFICIT IN NEW HAVEN ACCOUNTS
 JUST DISCLOSED
Two Democrats Claim It
 Amounts to $5S6,0O0, But Mayor Fully Says
 That It's Only $38z,Ol2

New Haven, Conn, Feb 5-(UP) A new deficit in municipal ac- counts has been discovered. The amount is uncertain, Dean Samuel Tator of Connecticut College of Com fierce declaring 1t is $5S6,0O0, Mayor Thomas Fully estimating it at $382.- 012 and Controller Frank G. F.. Barnes refusing to make a state ment.
 Tator, who discovered a deficit of $421,000 in 1929, and Alderman John Murphy, both democrats, to- day demanded investigation of the disposal of a $193,000 appropriation supposed to have gone to reduce the floating debt in 1927. Mayor Fully was quoted as admitting the fund had not been devoted to that pur- pose and termed it "an oversight"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05
German Gold Maker
 Sentenced To Prison

Munich, Feb 5.-UP)-Franz Tausend, the "gold maker of Mu- nich," German alchemist who inter- ested General Eric Won Ludendorff and many other Germans in his plans to manufacture gold from base met als, was sentenced to three years and eight months in prison for fraud to-day. Tausend was arrested over 8 year ago charged with fraud in accepting money from persons of all ranks to finance his scheme. He testified Ludendorff was the trustee for his plan, having agreed to take
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05
OF
 SUNDAY SCHOOL
 TEACHER KILLED

Pensacola. Fla, Feb 5-(UP) - "Person or persons unknown" killed Henry Moore, who was shot to death Friday night while sitting in a parked automobile with MIss Gregory, prominent young Sunday school teacher, according to the yer dict of coroner's jury, on record today.
 Miss Gregory was absolved of all criminal blame. A grand jury, how ever, will meet Monday to investigate the death. The girl said Moore was shot to death by two bandits who held them up on the highway. Two insurance policies, both naming Mrs Moore as beneficiary, were found on Moore's person.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05
Has No Country So
 Straddles The Line

Woertz. Someone suggested he straddle the imaginary boundary line and pretend he was in neither country.
 So he did, for seven hours, and it stormed all the while. Sympathetic grocers fed him sandwiches at noon. A newspaperman gave him an um- brella, but too late, for he already was soaked. Customs officers finally relented and gave him shelter over night, in jail.
 Robert M. Cousar, chief of the American immigration office, said Woertz would be sent over to Mex ico again to-day. Mexican authori- ties sent word they would send him right back. Woertz hoped it wouldn't rain again soon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05
SCOTCH MYTH IS EXPLODED IN THE
 LONDON DRIVE
ScOtsmen Stood in Line to Do Their Part in the Charity Fund and to See Historic Relics

London, Feb 5.-(UP)-Scotsmen stood in line and waited their turn to contribute to charity here to-day. Londoners gasped to see the Scotch myth exploded. The occasion was the opening of an exhibition of Scot tish antiques and historical relics. Proceeds went to charity.
 Scotch lads and lassies saw the chair in which Bonine Prince Char lie sat as boy. Kilted Scots filed past such relics as the Rosary of Mary Queen of Scots, the first Bible printed in Scotland, and the hunting flask of the famous sheep theft, John Armstrong.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05
REICHSTAG WAS
 IN AN UPROAR

Berlin, Feb. 5.-(UP). - The Reichstag became uproarious to-day when Deputy Joseph Goebbels, chief lieutenant of the Fascist leader, Adolph Hitler, charged officials of the republic with wholesale corrup- ton.
 Goebbels. addressing the Reich stag after Chancellor Bruening had completed his budget speech, charg- ed the liberal parties with high trea- son.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05
Evidence Blew Up As
 Prisoner Made Plea

plosion interrupting him. The evi- dence had blown up, cork, bottle and juice scattering to the four corners of the courtroom.
 Garcia stared for a moment, then exclaimed, with emphasis: Believe me, I'm off that stuff for life." The judge licked a drop of "grape-juice'' from the tip of his nose, slyly licked another from the side of his mouth, made a wry face and pronounced sentence of 30 days in jail, plus a $20 fine, without hear ing the rest of Garcia's plea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05

charge of the manufacture" of gold flor the benefit of the German nation"
 The court charged that Tausend had swindled credulous lenders of approximately $375,000. General Lu- dendorff, eccentric German hero of the World war. hoped to pay off the nations war debt through the gold manufacturing process, Tausend tes- tif1ed. He claimed Ludendorf once invited him to have tea with Presi- dent Paul Won Hindenburg to dis cuss his scheme, but that the ap- pointment fell through.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05

Denver, Colo, Feb 5.-(UP)-Ed Garcia, IT. is in jail for the next 30 days and ''off" grape-juice flor the rest of his life." Garcia was ar raigned in police court yesterday. charged with drinking grape. juice' and then trying to whip three policemen. A pint of "evidence" was placed on the justices desk.
 Guilty or mt guilty?" asked the judge.
 Not .," began Garcia, but that was as far as he got, loud ex-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05
HARRY BLACKMER
 MAY BE ALLOWED
 TO RETURN HOME
Denver Oil Millionaire, Who Skipped to France to Escape Trial Offers to Pay $4,0OO,00O to Govt

Washington, Feb 5.-(UP)- Harry M. Blackmar. Denver oil mill lionaire, self-exiled in Europe since he became involved in the Teapot Dome oil cases, soon may be able to return home. He has lived in France since 1927.
 Reports that Blackmar has offered the government a substantial sum of compromise the income tax suit pending against him were confirmed to-day by the United Press. Gov ernment officials are seriously con- sidering his offer of approximately half the $S.000,000 income tax of- ficials seek to collect.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05
SOUTHWEST
 SUFFERING G
 INTENSELY
There Are 100000 People Dependent on Red Cross and Other Agencies for the Bare Necessities of Life
BY RICHARD l.. FAIRNESS

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Kansas City, Feb 5.-(UP)-Suf- fering in the southwest from drought and unemployment has reached its peak with more than 100000 per sons dependent upon the Red Cross and other agencies from the bare necessities of life. relief officials be- lieved to-day.
 The mid-western Red Cross is caring for 524,729 persons in Arkan- sas; 76,068 in Oklahoma; 60,89O in Missouri; 30,450 in Texas and 10000 in Louisiana and Mississippi, it was stated officially.
 State organizations have undertak- en to care for drought-stricken farmers by distribution of funds and
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05
Officials Excited Over the Exclusive Story By the United Press and Want Him to Hold His Evidence Until Court Martial Calls Him In
GENERAL BUTLER SPILLED THE STORY
By LEICESTER WAGNER { Copyright 1881 by United Press)

Los Angeles, Feb 5-(UP)-A, long distance telephone call to Cor nelius Vanderbilt, Jr. in Phoenix was made by the state department at Washington on the heels of pub lication of an exclusive United Press dispatch that the former publisher was the civilian involved in the Mus solini-Butler affair.
 Vanderbilt, it was learned here to- day, was requested to reveal no fur ther facts until the court martial of General Smedley D. Butler.
 He already had identified himself as the source of Buffers information to the effect that Premier Mussolini, motoring in$ Italy with an American
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05
CURFEW HOUR IN N. Y. STANDS

New York, Feb 5-(UP)-Proposals of Police Com missioner Mulrooney for o'clock curfew night clubs were compromised by leaving the closing time it is, o'clock and giving police authority the clubs Mayor Walker suggested all seekers shouldn't be shed for the sins of few, and You can't legislae mor ality into night cubs".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05
SLAYER OF BABY
 GOES TO ASYLUM

Haddam, Con-, Feb. 5.-(UP).- A temporary commitment held Mrs. Erastus Brainard, 37. in Middletown state hospital to-day after smother ing to death her eight-months-old daughter, Adelaide. because she be- lieyed the child was starving.
 Coroner Lowndes A. Smith order ed the commitment late yesterday after questioning the demented mother. Authorities said the com mitment would be made permanent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05
GOVERNOR SENDS HIS
 MESSAGE
Transmitted the General Assembly To-day His Promised Word. in Be- half of the So Called Dis- trict Court Measure
BY GEORGE R. MORRIS, JR. United Press Stan Correspondent

United Press Stan COrrespOndent)
 Hartford. Conn, Feb 5-(UP)- Governor Wilbur l.. Cross to-day transmitted to the general assembly his promised message in behalf of the so-called district court measure, which would substitute a new lower court system for the one now in vogue in Connecticut.
 The governor declared his belief that mot in many years 4. has any legislation been proposed so far reaching in it's possibilities for a great reform as this measure"
 He pledged himself to appoint judges under the bills provisions "considered but with the single pur- pose of ability, fitness and undoubt- ed integrity and added that he would seek the advice of bar associ- ations as to judgeship candidates in order that mo one can fairly charge
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05

Newark, N. J.. Feb 5-(UP)-Executives of five air lines using Newark airport served complete lunch con or arown food Oysters flown from Chesapeake bay ice cream from Schenectady apples from Washing ton state and cigars from Havana with other food from intermediate points,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05

During this period of strict ecOn- omy. don't give up Mi1k. It plays an important part in the diet Of hOth young and old and should come first in the food order. W0rden's Dairy. Telephone 226,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05
THIRD EARTH TREMOR

Albuquerque. N. M.. Feb 5-UP) An earth tremor of decided intcn-s sity rocked this city last night, the third in recent months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05

Key West, Fla, Feb 5-(UP)-The navy dirigble Los Angeles it's way to Panama, at II m B. S. T. to-day was in communication with the Key West naval radio station here and reported herself off the lower Florida Keys
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05
Deputy Sheriff Pay,

1O0pUty S1cFIH Tdy'
 Hartford, Feb 5-The judiciary committee on Wednesday February 18th will sit to hear arguments on the bill to increase the payment of deputy sheriffs on court days from $7 to $10. Waterbury deputy sher-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05

 AND GAS BILL
 OF MAHANEY
Local House Member Asked Repeal of Flat Rates Pay of Deputy Sheriffs- Senator Reed Bill on Teacher Retirement
(By Democrat Stan Man)

Hartford, Feb 5-Next Tuesday, February 10th, has been set aside as the day for the hearing of Repre- sentative D. J. Mahaney's bill calling for a repeal of the fiat rate on elec- tricity and gas. This has always been a democratic measure.
 Representative Mahaney when informed that the committee would hear those in favor of and against the measure, was greatly pleased. During my campaign in Water bury" said the representative, T promised the voters that if elected to Hartford would introduce a bill calling fer the repeal of this flat rate, which I consider objectionable and unwarranted. introduced the bill and now realize the committee will hear proponents as well as op- ponents."
 A large delegation of public utili- ties officials is certain to attend the hearing 1ext Tuesday and an an- cromonious debate is anticipated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05
YOUNG ROCKEFELLER IS PAID $3

New York, Feb 5-(UP)-John D. Rockefeller, III, is S3 richer to-day after appearing among taesmen moned for jury duty in federal court He told to return to-day after answering No to the question: Don't VOL want to be excused?'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05

Auckland, IN. L, rep O-\OF)-1A CctdA ol aiAoSI Hoo bodies have been recovered from the wrecked region of Hawkes. Bay officials reported today
 BOSTON HOCKEY TEAM BEAT SWEDEN
 Krynica, Poland, Feb 5-(UP)-The Boston Hockey club United States representative in the International Amateur Hockey championships here to-day defeated Sweden by 80 in of the series of final matches Bos ton is of the six teams competing in the final serles
 BUSTER KEATON LICKED BY ACTRESS
 Hollywood, Cal, Feb 5-(UP)-Buster Keaton, who began his acting child by being tossed around the stage by his parents was recovering rom cuts bruises and scratches reportedy inflicted by Kathleen Rev. former actress. Miss Key arrested but was released when the actor declined to sign complaint police said.
 ALFALFA BILL TO RING FIRE ALARM
 Oklahoma City, Feb 5-(UP)-Fire bells will ring in every county in Oklahoma to summon citizens for march on the state capitol the legislature balks at putting through Gov w. H. Alfalfa Bill" Murrays drought relief program, he warned to-day.
 BUTLER CHARGES ARE KEPT SECRET
 Washington, Feb -(UP)-Secretary of Navy Adams to-day said the navy department would not make public the charges specifications upon which Major General Smedey D. Butler will be court maraled before the trial
 YOUNG ROCKEFELLER IS PAID $3
 New York, Feb 5-(UP)-John D. Rockefeller, III, is $3 richer to-day after appearing among taesmen sum- return to-day after answering No to the question: Don't you want to be excused?
 NAVY DIRICIBLE MAKES GOOD TIME
 Key Vest Fla, Feb 5-(UP)-The navy dirigible Los Angeles on its way to Panama, at II E. s. T. to-day was in communication with the Key West naval radio station here and reported herself off the lower Florida Keys.
 COMPLETE LUNCHEON BY AIRPLANE
 Newark N J., Feb (UP)-Executives of five air lines using Newark airport served complete lunch con or airfown food Oysters flown from Chesapeake hov ico SchpnnctadV Washing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05
BUTLER CHARGES ARE KEPT SECRET

Washington, Feb 5-(UP)-Secretary Of Navy Adams to-day said the navy department would not make public the charges and specifications upon which Major General Smedey D. Butler will be court artaled before the trial
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05
Late Bulletins
TOTAL OF 200 BODIES FOUND

Auckland, N c., Feb 5-(UP)-A total of almost 2OO bodies have been recovered from the earthquake wrecked region of Hawkes. Bay, officials reported to-day
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05
BOSTON HOCKEY TEAM BEAT SWEDEN
ALFALFA BILL TO RING FIRE ALARM

Oklahoma City, Feb 5-(UP)-Fire bells will ring m every county in Oklahoma to citizens for march on the state capitol if the legislature baks at putting through Gov w. H. Alfalfa Bi Murrays drought relief program he warned to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-05

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