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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
England's Misfortune
 Ireland's Opportunity
 Very Ancient Prophecy
That Is One Reason Why a Tense Political Situa- ton Has Developed in Irish Free State-That Is Why the Armed Forces Against Present Govt Refuse to Yield
By w. G. QUIsENBERRY ConyriCht. 1881. by United Pres

(SOpyriSut, IUol, Dy SheCu t~'cl Dublin, Nov 19-(UP)-A tense political situation developing in the Free State in the last few weeks has emphasized the old saying that "England's misfortune is Ireland's opportunity"
 The belief that extremists may attempt to take advantage of the opportunity for revolt offered by Britain's economic situation prompted action to-day to strength en the protection given leaders or President William T. Cosgrave's pro- British government.
 Deputies, senators and other prominent government leaders are afforded armed guards against ter rorists. A new armed detective force is being strengthened by re- serves from Curragh military train ing school, including reserve offi- cers, former national soldiers and others. =.
 Ireland now rules herself like Canada, develops her own resources and controls her own foreign pol icy. One tie, however. still binds her to England. Until this is sev- cred, extreme nationalists will wait for the chance to cut adrift by any means.
 In Dublin political leaders and
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
HAS BEEN HERO
 AND SUSPECT IN
 MYSTERY DEATH
And Now the Finding of Coroner Puts Bridge port Man Into the Hero Role

Bridgeport, Conn, Nov 19-(UP) Raleigh Wildman, SC, who has been hero and murder suspect al- ternately during two weeks since the death of & fishing companion. Bernard Helwig, GA, was restored to the hero role to-day by cor oner's finding.
 Wildman and Helwig, inIwhose home the former was a boarder, went eel fishing. Wildman sum moned an ambulance from St Vim cents hospital, saying he had res- oued Helwig from the water.
 Enroute to the hospital Helwig raved incoherently that Wildman had pushed him overheard. Doc tors dismissed his statement as the raving of a badly injured man. Helwig died and his wife reiterated the charge against Wildman at Coroner John J. Phelan's inquest.
 Coroner Phelan's finding said: "The suspicion of the deceased that Wildman was responsible was quite unfounded.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
RETIRED STONE MASON MIGHT BE
 HEIR TO MONEY
Strange Will Made in Ger many Over Century Ago Patrick Mans fl ell d One of IS Interested

Concord, Mass, Nov 19--UP)- A strange will made in Germany more than a century ago may send Patrick Mansfield, 70, retired stone mason, from America to Ireland on fortune hunt. Mansfield, father of five children and grand father of eleven, believes the an- cient document entities him and IT other descendants of Henry Mansfield, Irish shipbuilder, to equal shares of a supposed $7,000.- 900 estate. Henry Mansfield, the stone mason said. died in Germany in 1928 leaving an estate of 5000 pounds in trust for his wife, the income to be used by her for the remainder of her life. Mrs Mans field followed her husband in death a short time later. On he'd death- bed 1t developed that she was piuued because her husband had not left his fortune to her out right.
 In spite of the fact that she had only use of the income, German law, according to Mansfield, per mitted her to say what disposition should be made of her husbands estate. Using this power. and re- membering her husbands refusal to turn the money over to her. she ruled that the estate should be held in trust to gather interest for 100 years and hen be divided equally among her surviving descendants.
 Through the magic of compound interest, Mansfield said, the b.000 hounds grew to S7,000,000 in the hundred years. He declared he IS one of IS brothers and sisters who are eligible, presumably. for @ share in the money. Most of these live in the south of Ireland In County Waterford. Mansfield said. and he is the only one in the United states.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
WOMAN POEONER HAS MADE THREE
 CONFESSIONS
Each One Different and Those She Involved Have Been Able to Prove Innocence

Pekin. Ill, Nov 19.-CUP)-A middle-aged widow who told auth critics she had hand" in poison- ing her husband and daughter with arsenic to obtain insurance money was questioned further to-day con- cerning Mrs Alice Masons confess sion of the poisoning O. her hus- band a year ago and her daughter Mildred. 12, last August. named three accomplices, Sheriff James J. Crosby announced. She said the alleged accomplices would be questioned.
 Mrs Mason has made three con- fessions," the sheriff said. Each has been different. In each case those on whom she has thrown the blame have easily exoneratcd themselves when questioned" Tho woman revealed she had planned to poison her son Robert. 22. Robert was the next Co go." Mrs Mason said. "He was insured for s2.000 and was about to send him after his fatber and sister when ! was arrested"
 Dr B. M. Barringer, physician who signed the death certificates for tho husband and child, was held after being named ln tho latest confession. Crosby. Haid, ho doubted that the physician was im' l plicated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
HACKER OF BYRD EXPEDITION HAS
 SOME TROUBLES


 New York, Nov 19-(UP)-The government planned to-day a new trial of Charles V. Bob, mining promoter and packer of the Byrd Antarctic expedition, and Fred erick c. Russell on charges of mail fraud.
 A jury in federal court was dis missed after deliberating 28 hours without agreement on whether fraud had been committed in the sale of the stock of Metal and Min ing Shares, Inc. The prosecution charged $6,000.000 in stock had been sold with questionable substi- tutions in the portfolio of the com pany. Bob won prominence by a large donation to the Byrd expe- dition. A chain of mountains in Little America was named the Charles ". Bob mountains by the explorer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
Wet Spot Defies Dry Law Leaders
 And The Agents
VERDICT OF $5,OOO IS AWARDED AGAINST
 OLD DETECTIVE

Norwich, Conn, Nov 10- (UP)-The widow of man killed while sought for Q mis- delneanor has won a $5,OOO damage verdict against Q vet cran police officer in superior court here.
 The jury returned a verdict i'm favor of Mrs Narcissa Sims of New London late yesterday against Detective Sergeant Nell son s. Smith, one of the oldest members of the New London police force, who shot her hus- band, Gordon Sims. May 20, 1880. Smith clamied the shoot ing was justified because he sought to arrest Sims for alleged adultery, Q felony. Tho charge against Sims on police books was breach of the peace, the plaintiff brought out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
One Scholarship Awarded and Nauga-
 tuck Girl Wins the Singing Contest Other Prizes Come Sunday Night
Winners of the Dancing Numbers Will Be An- nOunced From the Stage at That Time Entire Cast Going to Meriden for Next Three Days

The Democrat Frolic with its talented cast of Waterbury boys and girls whirled to a successful close last night, after four sensa- tional days of presentation at the Fox-Poli Palace theater.
 After the final curtain rang down on the show, and the closing nights festivities came to an end, the capacity audience which damned into the theater last night, gave the Frolic a sendoff equally as vigorous and demonstrative as the enthusiastic reception 1t re- ceived when it opened at the Pal ace theater Sunday night.
 Never before in the history of the city of Waterbury has an anna teur revue as entertaining as the Democrat Frolic been presented, and never before has an amateur
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
BOOTLECCERS IN | DANBURY TRIAL | WELL PUNISHED
Two Penn Men Tried to Bribe State Policeman -Given $500 and Costs and 6 Months in Jail

Danbury, Nov 19-tUP)-Stiff fines and jail terms were meted out by City Court Judge c. A. Hal lock to two Pennsylvania bootleg gers today after testimony they at tempted to bride State Policeman Harry Tucker.
 Tucker said Casper Greco of Old Forge, Pa.,, driver of a truck in which 11,150 quarts of liquor were concealed in ice boxes, offered him $155 from a roll of $200 which Greco described as expense mon ey".
 Judge Hallock fined Greco and Thomas Tomanio of Archibald, Pa. $500 and costs and sentenced them to six months in jail each.
 Greco said he and Tomanio were employed by the Research Labora- : tories, Inc, of Scranton, Pa. A girl office employe gave them $2OO and told them to drive a truck to Will limantic, park over night and bring it back to Pennsylvania. They fol- lowed instructions, he said. and found the truck loaded with ice boxes'' when they returned to 1t after spending night in a Wiili- mantle hotel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
PROSECUTOR IN VERY PECULIAR
 PREDICAMENT

Bridgeport, Nov 19--(UP)--
 State's Attorney William E. Com- ley had the duty today of prose- cutting the son of his lifelong friend, George B. Crawford, veal thy real estate operator and bank oficial, on charge Of causing loss of life through reckless operation of Q motor vehicle.
 George D. Crawford, Jr., went on trial before Superior Court Judge P. B. o'sullivan this morn- ing.
 The coroner had said In hls iind- ing that Crawford and three com- panIons had been drinking at . country club in Fairfield before they ran down and fatally injured Charles Chire. B7, of Fairfield, but aid net hold Crawford criminaiiy kssponslble.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19

Mineoia. N. r.. Nov is.--(UP)- The formality of a judge's sigma ture is ali that stands between Iioszika Dolly of the dancing Dolly sisters and her freedom from Mor- timer Davis, son of the late multi millionaire Canadle1 tobacco man ufacturer.
 A divorce was recommended in q referees report to jsstico iseander B, Faber of tho supreme court after a one day hearing in which Jack Renault, veteran Heavyweight
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
REVIVAL OF THE STARR FAITHFUL
 CASE IS DENIED
Martin w. LittletOn Re. flutes RumOr That He Is in Boston for That Pur- pose

Boston, Nov 19-CUP)-Martin w. Littleton, Jr, assistant district attorney of Nassau county. New York, to-day denied published re- ports that he was here to revive the investigation of the Starr Faithful case, Starr's body was found at North Beach. l.. l., last June. She had met death under mysterious circumstances and the long investigation that followed excited wide interest.
 Littleton, with J. B. Mayforth of West Hyde Park. N. Y., and two detectives. arrived here yesterday and registered at the Back Bay hotel. "If were going to reopen the Faithful case I wouldn't do it here," Littleton said. He indicated he was in Boston in connection with another case.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
PRESIDENT OF HARVARD NEVER USED UP SALARY
Claimed That A. Lawrence Lowell Has Ne yer Drawn His Salary Since Taking Office in 1909

Cambridge, Mass. Nov 19-(uP) Harvard university authorities would neither confirm nor derry to- day published reports that Presi- dent A. Lawrence Lowell has never drawn his salary since taking office In 1909. and that 1t now amounts to s300,000.
 Robert K. Lamb. secretary for information termed as false pubs iished statements that ne had cons lirmed the reports.
 The unconfirmed reports said President Lowell was wealthy, hih estate being valued at more thaE sf COCO Ills salary ia supposed to be about si2.OeO a year, it wal stated
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19

New York. Nov i9.-(UP)- Mayor James ]. Walker, deeply moved by the plea of an so-year- old mother for her son. has told friends here. he has decided to SO California to plead for tho freedom of Tom Mooney.
 OfIicial anncuneement of this de- ciaion was anticipated to-day.
 The mayor had received from "MOther Meoney' an appenl "iil the name of God and Hts Blessed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
United States May Be Part of Such a Plan to Force Japanese to Obey League Mandates
 Me m W hile Japan Forces Have Broken Through Last Line of Defenses of Chinese and Capture Walled City
CHINESE ARMIES
 IN FULL RETREAT
BY RICHARD D. MCMILLAN United Press Staff COrrespondent

BY RICHARD D. MCMILLAN United Press Staff Correspondent.
 Paris, Nov 19.-(UP)-An econ omic blockade of Japan. with the United States asked to participate, was reluctantly considered by the league of nations officials to-day as a final resort to end the conflict in Manchuria.
 To-day's council adjourned un- til tomorrow with both Japan and China adamant in their demands. and with the Chinese delegate, Dr Alfred Sze, demanding a show down" on the attitude of the great powers preparatory to invoking the punitive articles of the league covenant.
 Aristide Briand, acting presi- dent of the council, was reported to have suggested at to-day's ses- sion that if to-morrow's. meeting does mt develop a conciliatory so- lution, the council should proceed immediately with interpretation of articles 15 and 16 of the coven- ant and decide to formulate "sanc- tions' or penalties. The articles permit the council to invoke strong IHIeEUdtlOIdl dCtLOhy lhSAuNAh6 @ complete economic blockade of the offending nation.
 Briand arranged for a confer ence this afternoon with Charles G. Dawes, United States ambassa- dor to London, who is here in an advisory capacity and has not been attending the councils sessions. It was understood Briand would for mally invite Dawes to sit in with the council.
 Briand was asked by the United Press to-day whether independent action by the United States, es- pecially invocation by the United States of the Kellogg treaty, as has been suggested, would inter- lfere with the leagues course in Manchuria. He replied: FIX
 "As have maintained since the beginning of the Sino:Japanese question, intervention of the United States. independently or In coiia-.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
Detroit Mayor Will Present Unemployed
 Plans To Congress
Frank Murphy Has Been Called the Dole Mayor of Country, But He Re- sents That Title in De- fense of the UnfOrtu- nate-Detroit Has Done More for Jobless Than Any Other City
PLAN OFFERED AS
 MODEL TO CONGRESS

Telegraph Editors Note: Mayor Frank Murphy, often described as the "DOle Mayor of DetrOit," has told Raymond Clapper, manager of the United Press Washington Bureau, why he believes the welfare of the people Is the governments responsibility and not that of private charity. His beliefs arc significant be. cause the questions involved will be the cause of a congress- ional battle over relief this winter. And Detroit will be cited as the chief example of "gOycrnment unemployment relicf".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
Exists 60 Miles From Capi- tall in State of Maryland Post Office Raided Recently for the Post master Makes His Own Liquor - Dry Agents Cannot Find Place to Lay Their Heads
LIQUOR SUPPLY NOT
 YET CUT OFF

telegraph Editors Note: Within 60 miles of the nation al capital is Q little known sec ton of the United States, the first part of Maryland to be settled, which still adheres to such quaint old customs as ex- tending unuuestioning hospital ity, and aging wbiskcy two years before selling 1t. The whole region is in Q state or passive and gentlcmanly re. sistance against the national prohibition laws.
 Recently tho post office in Jarbocsville was raided, the postmaster was arrested, and Q gOodly quantity of rye was seized. To this fascinating re. zion the United Press sent stan correspondent to tell the story of the country and its people. The first of two af- ticles follows. Leonardtown, Md, Nov 1s--(UP of those free soul who came over to this tobacc country with the Calverts ar showing such a mass defiance of law they believe unjust that tnei feredal postoffice has been raide' by dry agents.
 This is the country described b, Prohibition Director Woodcock a .the wettest region in the Unite' States"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
BY RAYMOND CHAPTER { Copyright. 1881, by United Prees)

Detroit. November 19 - (UP) Frank Murphy, Detroit's 3S- year-old red-haired mayor, expects to fight for his ideas for Saving people from starvation and evic- ton" during the congressional bat tie over unemployment relief this winter.
 He plans to go to Washington early in December to urge the De- 'troit welfare plan be accepted as a national model for unemployment
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
MAYOR WALKER GOING WEST
 TOINTERCEDE FOR MOONEY

Mother" to 70 out to California to
 make an appeal to Governor Rolph
 10 free Mooney now serving life term for the San Francisco pre-
 pareduess day bombings. The mayor will so to the U. s. c.-Notrs Dame football game at South Bend and then ieavo Chicago Saturday night for the coast. there to ap. peal to his fsiend Rsiph that he let Mooney out Of prison and thereby end a case which has been q sub- teet Of deep controversy for years
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
ROSZTKA DOLLY CAN SPEND
 s18,OOO A YEAR BY DIVORCE

boxer, testified that he saw Davis
 with a blonde woman in. . Miami hotel.
 Bewster. Conn. in 1927. Davis subsequently, inherited a half-Inter. est iB the income from the $780,.
 000. .000 fortune of his father who stipulated none of tho estate WAS to go to Roszika. A settlement of eie.000 . year was understood to
 have been made on the dancer by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
GARNER IN FAvO RITE
 SON BOOM
Next Speaker of House Is Added to the Great Gal- lery of "Favorite Sons" All Designed to Stop Roosevelt
BY PAUL R. MALLON limited Press Stan Correspondent

(CuAteU ErCSS 0tuh NOAASSOP>S
 Washington, Nov 19-(UP)-A movement is under way to make the prospective speaker, John Gar, ner. a favorite-son presidential candidate from the Lone Star state.
 His entry would bring a signi- ficant spread of the favorite son movement which is hindering the Roosevelt candidacy. Recently fa- yorite sons have been developing at a rate of almost one a week. The suggested list thus far in- cludes Gov White of Ohio, Senator Lewis of Illinois, Gov Ritchie of Maryland, former Gov Byrd of Virginia, Gov Elect Moore or New Jersey and Senator Hill of Tennes- see.
 The favorite son method is &C., cepted as a forceful program by
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
HAD LOST SENSE OF SMELL

Lynn, Mass, Nov 19-(UP)-The fact that, in childhood, she lost her sense of smell nearly cost Mrs Gertrude A. Ward, 35, her life to-day. She brushed against gas jet in the kitchen of her home Fumes the floor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
Late Bulletins
FIGHT INCREASED WATER RATES

New Haven, Conn, Nov 19-(UP)-New Haven and seven surrounding towns began legal battle before the state public utilities commission here to-day against increased water rates of the New Haven Water com- pany. Counsel for Cheshire, Woodbridge, Hamden North Haven, East Haven, Branford and West Haven re-enforced by report of engineers that towns around New Haven paying 51 per cent more than New Haven consumers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
PLOT TO OVERTHROW GREECE

Athens Greece, Nov 19-(UP)-A plot to over throw the Greek government has been discovered the newspaper Vradyni reported to-day. The paper said Lieutenant Papoulas, of the cavalry, of former spracy had ramcations in many garrisons of Greece
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
GERMAN EMIGRATION SLUMPS

Bremen, Nov 19-(UP)-German emigration fell off approximately twothirds in the first six months of 1884, compared to the corresponding 1880 period Only 6205 emigrants left the country in the first semester this year; 20,528 left in the first half of 1880.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
FLOATING DEBT OF GERMANY

Berlin, Nov 19-(UP)-Germany's floating debt as of October 900 marks, according to the finance departments statement. The largest item 1O91 300O00 marks in non-interest bearing treasury bls The debt increased 67 100000 since August 31
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
WORKING DAYS ARE REDUCED

Cleveland O., Nov 19-CUP)-A reduction of two days month working time among all full time em- ployes and corresponding salary reduction of officers officials and "others in supervisory capacity an nounced to-day by the Erie railroad Officials will re- ceve salary reductions the basis of two days month and other employees will receive two day layos monthly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
JUDGE APPROVES OF STYLES

London, Nov l9-(UP)-l Deheve that two-thlrds of the money spent dress spent without necessity but nothing brightens the life of more than new dress a new hat," said Justice McCardie, the bachelor judge, in court here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
MAYFLOWER DESCENDANT WEEDS

years old, American resident of Monte Carlo and Mayfower descendant married to-day to Miss Mar tha Paul, 58, of London.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
INSANE MAN LEAPS FROM TRAIN

Hobrook, Mass, Nov 19-(UP)-John Cronin, 27, of South Tenth street. Newark N. J. leaned through window of speeding train between here and Braintree to-day to escape from guards who taking him to Brdgewater hospital for the criminaly insane He suf fered possible skull fracture and fractured right leg
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
STONE LINED GRAVE FOUND

Danzig, Nov I9-(UP)-A stone lined grave dating from the early Iron Age has been excavated here and taken as proof that an East Germanic occupied West Prussia Pomerania and Silesa. Burial dat ing from 500 B. c. were found in the grave.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
HER HAST WORD"

Belgrad, Nov 19-(UP)-Farmer Miloschewitsch, lost in argument with his wife. He forbade her to mention the subject again. She spoke Hast word" Moschewtsch bound her to tree the farm near the village of Srebrnica, and cut out her tongue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Nov i9.-(UP)--- The treasury net balance November IT was $18f f,947,549.94.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-04
bring out a bill on postal rate in
o,oocn ovop though Postmaster Gem

bring out a bill on postal rate in
crease, even though Postmaster Gen.
eral Brown made a very definite rec
concentration in its behalf. was attrib.,
uted bv Coleman to congressional
belief the measure would prove I'M
popular.
He said the people of the United
States cheerfully paid three cents
postage during the World War, thereby
turning Sll5,792,000 extra money into
the Treasury, and predicted there
would be q wave of popular sentiment
toward helping meet the present emer-
gency in the same way.
Obviously, Coleman said, the $780,
600 900 postal deficit was partially re-
sponsible for the Treasury Department
bond issue.
I'VE figure a l2-cent first -class rate
would increase our revenue about $58,-
600 900. which would bring the revenue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-04
RUSSIAN SLAYER FREED
Sentry Had Killed British Engi

Sentry Had Killed British Engi-
neer Approaching Arms Warehouse.
MOSCOW, September (P).-A dis
patch to the Tass Agency from Lenin-
grad yesterday said that the local court
there acquitted the sentry who 10 days
ago shot and killed William Stephen
son, British engineer of the crew of the
steamer Kingswooa.
The engineer was shot as he ap-
preached a military warehouse over
which the sentry was standing guard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-04
Baltimore Publisher Killed.

BALTIMORE, September (R.-
Walter p Montague, Baltimore sports
man. was killed yesterday in an auto
mobile accident near Kimball, Nebr He
was president OF the Montee Publishing
Co.. publishers Of the Sports and Turf
Digest. He was Al years old
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-04

Heavy Grained Leather,
Smooth Calf, Antelope
Su e, Sa tin, Crepe,
Faille.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-04
CONGRESS WILL GET
POSTAGE HIKE PLEA
Browns Aide Says $4,000, OCO
Deficit Part of Treasury
Finance Problem.

BY the Associated Press.
Acting Postmaster General Arch
Coleman said yesterday every effort
would be made to have Postmaster
General Browns demand for 25 per
cent increase in first-c'ass postage
brought b-fore the next session OF
Congress.
The failure of tie last Congress to