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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24
GRADUATES FACE
 DIFFICULT TASK THE COMING JUNE
Those Who Are Leaving Colleges Will Find It Hard to Enter Business Because of Unemploy- ment

New Haven. Conn, March 24.- (UP)-College students who gradu- ate this June face much more diff ficult task in establishing themselves in the business world than in nor mai times, Colonel Arthur Woods, chairman of President Hoover's em- 'ergency committee for the unem- ployed declared in an interview in the Yale Daily News to-day. "The 1881 graduates so forth in- to Q business world in which there are millions of experienced workers out of work" Woods explained. Many of these must be placed be- fore the average inexperienced gra- duate of next June can hope to find his job.''
 Woods listed several important advantages" which, however, the new college graduate possesses. They included:
 No family responsibilities to be met.
 He Is free to start at the bottom for wages sufficient only to provide him with meals lodging and clothes.
 He is free to move about, even to distant parts of the world, wher- ever the job calls him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24
FORMER SCHOOL TEACHER LEFT
 GREAT ESTATE

Dedham, Mass, March 24.-(UP) Five claimants of the $600,000 es- tate of the late Mary E. Dolan. for mer Albany, N. Y.. school teacher, to-day were denied jury trial in connection with their contest to break the will. The testatrix, who died recently. operated woman's ap- parel shop in Boston under the name of Madam Driscoll. AS result of Judge Joseph R. McCoole's ruling in Norfolk probate court to-day, the claims of the petitioners will be heard by single justice instead of of a jury at a later date.
 The claimants are. two brothers, Cornelius Driscoll Of Scranton, Pa.. and Daniel Driscoll of Batavia. N. r.; two nephews, James and Rol- Hand Mahoney, and niece, Mrs. Marguerite M. Stewart. They are contesting the will on the grounds that undue influence was exercised on the testatrix by Elizabeth Riley. principal beneficiary, and that the testatrix was of unsound mind when the will and codicil were drawn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24
LEVITT IS VICTOR IN
 THE COURT
Judge Newell Jennings Dis- missed Application of At- torney General for New Trial - Important Vic- tory for Levitt

Hartford. Conn, March 24.-(UP) Albert Levitt of Bedding, insur- gent republican leader and former St Lawrence university law professor, to-day won an important victory in his court battle to oust the state public utilities commissioners for al- legged failure to enforce the grade crossing removal statute. recently re- pealed by the general assembly.
 Superior court judge, Newell Jen- nings. in a memorandum of decision filed to-day, dismissed the attorney generals application for new trial of the mandamus proceedings which had resulted in his being ordered to prosecute the commissioners on the petition of Levitt and 100 electors.
 The attorney-generals next step now is uncertain, since his appeal to the state supreme court of errors against the mandamus petition itself already has been denied in an opin- ion which contained severe repri- mand for asserted failure to proceed
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24
Bench Warrant Issued For The
 Three Accused
Charged With Rape and Administering Drugs to Commit Crime - States Attorney Lewis Will Ask for an Immediate Trial of tile Three
WILL BE BACK
 HERE TOMORROW

Baron J. Torkomiaii.@ 56, James Sullivan, 23, and -Amerigo Distefano, 26. will be brought to the local superior court to-morrew morning on bench warrants charging them with rape and binding or administer ing drugs with intent to- commit crime, according to statement made to-day by States Attorney Lawrence l.. Lewis. MT Lewis said he will have the trio brought to the court house from the New Ha- ven county jail and ask Judge Fred erick M. Peasley for permission to issue the bench warrants. '
 The trio will be put to plea as soon as the warrants are served and if the accused plead not guilty, and elect jury trials. as is expected, trial of tho cases will be held, Immediately.
 Ar Lewis explained that if < the trial took its regular course it would not come up until the June criminal term of superior court. In that event, he said, he would have to ask for a substantial bond to hold Isa- belle Lituwaitis, the 16-year old girl involved in the case, as a material witness. He said he did not wish
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24
ROBERT EDISON
 DIED TO-DAY AT HOLLYWOOD HOME
Veteran of the Stage and Screen Was III But Short Time When Death Came

Hollywood, Calif,, March 24.- (UP).-Robert Edeson, 61, veteran of stage and screen, died here to-day after a short Hines. Edeson was con- sidered one of Americas foremost actors, having played many impor- tant roles during his career on the legitimate stage and in motion pie lures.
 Born in New Orleans, June 3, 1870, Edeson showed an early apti- tude for acting. He was educated in New Orleans and Baltimore and took a prominent part in amateur the atricals at the schools he attended. Specializing in art and languages gave him an advantage so that at the age of 19 he was leading man on the stage. He was considered a star at 21, one of his first outstand- ing successes being opposite Maude Adams in "The Little Minister"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24
WAS BLOWN UP IN
 SHIP BLAST
Frissel and Penrod Die TOgether-FOr- mer Was Putting Danger Sign on Powder House When Blast Came
FRIGHTFUL SCENES ON BOARD
 DESCRIBED BY SURVIVORS

St. Johns N. D., March "A n UP) With the arrival of Viking revealed the fate of Vark Fsse and Arthur E. Penrod missing Americans
 Henry J. Sergeant revealed that Fissl actually making be placed the powder magazine door warning the be careful when the powder supply gned and Fsse and Penrod blown up with the ship
 We sitting table FriselL Penrod and myself Sargent said when and suggested that make danger be placed the door of the powder It pointed that the careless and entering the zine with lighted matches and cigarettes.
 Fisse actually making the sign, Powder danger when explosion We instantly envcoped smoke and flames and separated by the force of the uphval
 T either of them again Sergeant said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24
OVER $2OO,OOO,OOO OF DROP
 IN THE INCOME TAX RETURNS
 HAS AROUSED SOME CONCERN

Washington, March 24-UP) -
 The full force of the business depres- sion and the headIong plunge of the
 stock market was brought home to- day to treasury officials as they cast up their accounts and found that in- come tax collections would fall to about $35O, 100000 for March this year, a drop of $2OS. .000, 900 from last March figures. Total collections for the first quar- ter will run less than $400, 1000. 900.
 They were 2s.000. .O00 for the first quarter last year. The business de- pression Is expected to cut $4OO.- 00O,000 hole in total collections for the whole year.
 It was estimated at the same time that the treasury deficit would be around $70O, 900. 600. maybe more, at the end of the fiscal year June 80.
 This sixeable prospective deficit is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24
TIM ALONE' CASE NOT YET SETTLED
 BY GOVERNMENT

Washington, March 24.-(UP)- The state department was studying to-day an entirely new line of de- fense in the I'm Alone rum-smug- gling case which, if adopted. would seek to show that Great Britain, rather than Canada. should be the claimant for damages. Whether such contention is advanced will depend largely, it was learned. on the Canadian supreme courts deci- sion in case, Dunphy vs. Crofts now before it. This case raises the question of Canada's customs juris- diction over ships outside her three mile limit.
 The I'm Alone, a ship of Can- adian registry. was sunk in the Gulf of Mexico by United States coast guard cutter in April, 1929. Can adds claim for damages is now be- ing adjudicated. Recently Canada filed brief of contentious. to which the American agent, George Whar- ton Pepper, is now framing reply.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24
CROWDS IMPORT
 RICO LISTENED
 TO HOOVER SPEAK

San Juan, Porto Rico, March 24.- CUP)-Crowds of hopeful and enthu- siastic Porto Ricans were massed on the steps of the Capitol and in the Plaza at Dawn to-day to be sure of hearing the farewell address of President Hoover-the climax of his brief visit to this island republic.
 While the people were acclaiming the president at every opportunity, leaders of all political factions seized the opportunity to push their views regarding the ultimate status of the island: The republican state committed, which is recognized by the national committee in the United States as the official party organiza- tion here. appealed formally to President Hoover for full statehood, while the Unionsists, headed by An- tonic Barcelo, leader of the govern ment opposition. appealed to him for the right of the island through rlebiscite to determine it's own fu- ture status
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24
Margaret M. Kelley Is the Girl in This Case and Ed- ward Moriarty and George Bovine Are the Accused-Assault With Intent to Kill Is One Charge
ARE BOUND OVER
 UNDER S5,OOO BONDS

A glimpse into night club life of Waterbury furnished the background of the sensational story told in police court this mourning by Margaret M. Kelley. "A, who was Identified as a night club hostess as well as the vic- tim of criminal assault. Her testi- mony given with unusual frankness resulted in probable cause being found in the cases of Edward Moriarty, s3, of 3S Ridgefield ave- nue and George Bovine who gave a local hotel as his place of residence. Both were ordered held for superior court under bonds of $5,000 each. They were arraigned Jointly on the charges of assault with intent to kill and assault with intent to commit rape. Miss Kelley pointed out Moriarty as the one, who struck her on the chin and rendered her un- conscious for over four hours. Two days after the attack she was rushed to the hospital and immediately op- erated upon. She almost strangled to death when her tongue as the re-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24
SEVENTY
 BIRTHDAY FOR
 ANDREW MELLON

Washintgon, March 24-fUP)- Secretary of the Treasury Andrew w. Mellon, dean of American finance celebrated another birthday to-day his 76th. It turned out to be just another work day for the treasury head. spent quietly at his desk. Asked if he had any special plans for the day. the secretary smiled whimsi- cally and said:
 "Plans? There's not much you can plan about these things. They just come along whether you can help it or not"
 His 76th birthday found him in the midst of the most difficult fi- nancial situation he treasury has faced in the ten years since he was called from the management of his own vast fortune to attend to the frances of the government.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24
PARENTS BURIED SEVEN CHILDREN
 IN TWO COFFINS
They Were Victims of Fire in Their Home v Three Other Children Badly Inc iured

Holderness, N. H.. March 24 = tUP) - The parents of 19 children. Mir and Mrs Lewis Avery, attended simple funeral. services at local undertaker's chapel here today for six sons and a daughter who per ished when fire destroyed their home early Sunday.
 The remains of the victims, all burned beyond recognition, were con tained in two plain caskets. and fol- lowing the services they were buried in a single grave in Trinity ceme- tery beside the graves of three other Avery children who had died pre- viously.
 Those who lost their lives in Sun days fire were: Sterle, 20; George. 14: Harry. 10; Fred. g; Milton, 5: Daisy, 3; and Joseph, nine months. Three other Avery children. injured in the fire, were still under treat- ment at Emily Balch hospital in Plymouth today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24
WHIPPING POST AGAIN REVIVED
 IN BALTIMORE

Baltimore, Md, March 24.-(UP) The whipping administered John Kowalski by Sheriff Joseph Deegan, in compliance with a court sentence, was characterized to-day as compar- atively mild. Judge Eugene O'Dunne had ordered the sheriff to execute the sentence. imposed on Q charge of wife beating, without brutality" Kowalski grinned faintly after the 10 blows from the cat o'nine tails and betrayed no signs of nervousness or great pain. He left the jail with a friend immediately after the flashing, the remainder of his .30- day sentence having bene commuted on condition he become reconciled with his wife.
 It was the second time in recent years that an alleged wife beater had been sentenced to the whipping post in Baltimore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24
ST PATRICK'S DAY COMET HAS BEEN REPORTED

Cambridge, Mass, March 24.- (UP) of what may be- come known popularly as the St Patrick's day comet, or asteroid, was reported by Harvard observatory to- day.
 The station announced receipt of a cablegram from Professor Ellis Stromgren of Copenhagen observa- tory stating that on March IT, and again on March 21, Professor Her. man Kobold of Kiel, Germany, ob- servatory. sighted a quick moving object" Leon Campbell of Harvard observatory said Kobold's reported observations indicated that the body was in the constellation virgo and travelling toward the sun.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24

the first since 1920. when Secretary of Treasury Melons regime began. Considerable new financing will be necessary before June 15. treasury officials said. but It's nature was not disclosed.
 The cut in income tax collections was laid by treasury officials largely to speculative losses in the stock market drop in which even small taxpayers suffered. There also was a reduction in corporation returns. due to the general business depression.
 Short term securities have been issued to take care of outstanding obligations and veterans loans The government must secure $200.000,- 900 additional by April II to meet the loan payments. OIn addition. 1t must meet, within the next three months. around $500. O00, 900 in other obligations. A iong-term bond issue may be necessary
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24
By JOHN T. MEANEY

Copyright 1881 by United Press).
 St Johns, N. F., March 24.-(UPl The rescue ship Sagona steamed into port here to-day, bearing q tragic. battered group of 29 survivors of the Sealer Viking, wrecked by an explosion in the grinding ice foes off Horse Island.
 Most of the group brought back to civilization by the Sagona were in- jured. Some had broken limbs. Others crushed heads. Still others their feet frozen from exposure to the icy clements, limped on impro-. vised crutches.
 Originally, the Sagona started back from White Bay. near Horse Island, with 126 survivors. All but 20 1t transferred to the steamer Prospero, expected here later to-day.
 As soon as the Sagona was secured to the pier, doctors went aboard and ordered eight of the survivors re- moved to the hospital. Among them were Captain Abram Kean and mate Alfred Kean, of the ill-starred Vik- ing.
 On the deck and from the salon windows of the Sagona could be seen, the Viking survivors, many whose faces were bandaged and
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24
Smith Was Beatcn
WIFE ADMITS SHE KILLED HUSBAND
 WHILE HE SLEPT

Nrs st. S9hnsbusy, vt, March s4 mother. confessed today. according to state officials, that she killed her husband. Edgar, 51, with an axe while he was asleep in their isolated farmhouse on the outskirts of Lyn- donville,, r1iies- from here.
 The .reputed confession was forth- coming after States Attorney Oscar Shepard and Sheriff Frederick A. Flint of Calendonia County had questioned the woman for hours in city.
 According to the investigators, Mrs Simpson admitted that she struck her husband four times with the axe after he had threatened to kill her only child and two of her three step- children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24
Night Club Life
 Brings To Light
 New Sensation
"SNOWIEST" SPOT IN NEW ENGLAND FOR
 THIS WINTER

Boston, March 24-(UP)-The questionable honor of being the ''snowiest" community in New England during the winter just ended goes to the tiny town of Pittsburg, in northern New Hampshire.
 A United Press tabulatiOn of statistics gathered by the Boston weather bureau showed to-day that Plttsburg had Q total of 9 Ia feet of snow. That figure may be impressive to city dwellers, but Pittsburg folk, who have ex- perienced 13 or moro feet of snow in some past years, prOb- ably will list the past season as an "Open" winter.
 The principal deep-snow spots of New England were: Pittsburg. 116.i inches; Pinkham Notch, N. H., 11S.1; Fort Kent, Me, 77.2; Grcenville, Me. 76.5: Gardiner, Me, 76; Brassua Dam. Me, 72.8; Jackman, Me, 72.6: GlenclifY. N. H.. 7O.2; Scarsburg, Mt, Vt, 69.2; MOOschcad. Me. 68.9; Nillin- Ocket. Me, 66.1; and old Town, Me, 63.5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24
MRS HOOVER IN
 RADIO TALK ON
 THE GIRL SCOUTS

Washington. March 24.-(UP)- Mrs Herbert Hoover. known to her fellow girl scouts as Big Buffalo, told of their work in connection with un- employment relief last night over the radio. Participating in nation wide broadcast arranged by the wo- mems division of the presidents emergency employment committee, she made 1t clear to the radio ex- perts at the White House that she knew a thing Or two about broad casting. When they proceeded to instruct her in the matter of fac- ing the mike" speaking steadily and keeping her voice up, she said:
 Suppose just talk the way the president does-then 1t will no doubt be all right"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24
HILLCREST FIRE BILL
 HEARING
Representtive Thoms Pre- scented the Measure, Which Is to Provide Fire Fighting Facilities in That District
(By Democrat Stan Man,

Hartford, March 24-Hearing on the bill introduced by Representative John D. Thomas of Waterbury pro- viding for the incorporation of the Hillcrest fire district in the town of Mtddlebury will take place on the same day that several measures per- taining to the city government of Waterbury are heard on April 7th. Many Waterburians. living in the Hillcrest development in Middlebury, are to attend the hearing to urge favorable action on the bill.
 The hearing will take place before the committee on cities and boroughs. Attorney Nathaniel R. Bronson of Waterbury will, it is expected, lead the delegation favoring the passage of the Thoms bills.
 Under the provisions of the meas ure, a new fire district will be set up
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24
Republicans Are To
 Probe New York By
 Vote Of Assembly

long accumulated demands from civic and church organizations of tile nations largest city.
 Authorization of the legislative in- vestigation, which had been hung up by the opposition of the two WeStchester county republican sen- a:ors, Seabury c. Mastick, and Wal ter W. Westall. was accomplished within few hours after Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt had sent Mayor Walker copies of the charges against him with an invitation that he reply to them.
 The Hofsta dter-Story resolution.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24
BISHOP, I ASK FOR JUSTICE

New York, March 24-(UP)-Attred in clerical robes and bearing about his neck sign Bishop, ask you for justce the Rev Dr Eliot White to-day resumed the picketing of Bishop William T. Manning which he started yesterday afternoon White was dismissed from Grace Protestant Episcopal church weeks ago be- of his advocacy of companionate marriage
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24
Wanted: A desirable tenement

There are many people who are guided entirely by the advertisements in the rent column of a paper in looking for rents. If your tenement is not listed there you are out of luck. Remember, spring is the popular time for moving and during the next few days many people will be looking around for suitable locations.
 A small rent ad in the Dem- ocrat will cost you but 76c for three days and for a; week, $1.26. Just phone 67 and call for an ad taker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24
Volunteer Bremen
 Killed When Their
 Truck Crashed Tree

Philadelphia, March 24 = (UP)- Speeding to a fire last night a truck of the Malvern volunteer fire com pany skidded on King Road two miles west of Malvern, overturned and killed five volunteer firemen. Eleven others were injured. An- other man collapsed and died when he was told that his son was killed in the accident.
 Sixteen members of the fire com pany were riding on the combination bumper and chemical truck enroute
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24

Ito the George R. Camp estate west of Malvern, where grass fire was burning. The driver lost control of the heavy truck when he attempted to swing it around curve at the foot of an incline. The apparatus sweryed from the road into tree and overturned.
 Five of the firemen were caught beneath the wreckage and crushed to death. The other eleven, thrown clear of the truck were injured. three seriously.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24
BY THOMAS c. FORD
United Press stafY Corresponder

Anbany, N. Y., March 24-(UP) The New York state legislature to- day decreed a top-to-botto inves- tigation of all of the New York city government.
 Without waiting for further ac- tion on the negligence and misfeas- ance charges brought to attempt the removal of Mayor James J. Walker, republicans in the state capital last night started drive for a citywide inquiry that was crowned with suc- cess a few hours before dawn.
 The republican victory came after
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24
SOCIETY LEADER DEAD AT CAPITAL

Washington, March 24-(UP)-Mrs Richard H. Townsend leader in the most exclusive set of Washing ton society died last night Her home Massachusetts avenue was of the show places of the capital and noted for it's extensive gardens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24
DICK LoFTUs JOINS NEW HAVEN

New Haven, Conn, March 24-(UP)-Acquisition of Dick Lotus veteran outfeder who formerly played with Bridgeport Reading and Louisville in the minors and Brooklyn Robins in the majors announced to-day by President Gene Martin of the New Haven Bulldogs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24
ETErTED TnEAsTrRER

Gpringfield, Mass, March 24- tUP)-F. s. Connect of New York was elected treasurer of the Amer ican Woolen Company at the annual meeting here to-day, succeeding w. Fl. Dwelly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24
NOT A SCRATCH AFTER PLUNGE

North Hampton, N. H., March 24-(UP)-Edwin I. Grant an employe of the state hospital in Foxboro Mass escaped without scratch to-day when his automobile crashed through Drake overhead bridge plunged to the railroad tracks nearly 30 below, and burst into flames
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24
DUMBEST ROOKIE BARRED AGAIN

San Francisco, March 24-(UP)-Jimmy O'Connell 'baseballs dumbest rookie he chrstened when he talked himself out of baseball in 1924 told to-day he is barred from unorganized baseball well.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24
Late Bulletins
DREAM OF WIFE COMES TRUE

dreamed she her husband drop dead. So impressed by it. she kept her small son from school. At 9:45 m Webb, automobile salesman, dropped dead
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24
GREAT GRANDMA TAKES TO AIR

New Bern, N. C., March 24-(UP)-Among the flyers during the recent air meet here Mrs Sarah Barker 82, and great grandmother She described the flight wonderful.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24
BONUS TOB BUY HIM LEG

Brockton, Mass, March 24-(UP)-CaM c. Leck- strom 39yearold disabled World war veteran plans buy wooden leg with his bonus loan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24

A cool. sparkling glass Of Wor- den's Safe Milk. revelation to your
 gucSts. and an Acknowledgement of
 VOur discriminating taste. Phone 3:O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24
FRENCH FLYERS WITH 2 RECORDS

MarselIes, March 24-(UP)-Joseph Lebrx and his flying companion Doret landed here at 254 D. m to-day after setting world records for duration distance and speed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-24
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, March 24.- UP)-The treasury net balance on March 21 was $67S.7S3, ,443.26.