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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27
MAY SEE TIE-UP OF
 SILK INDUSTRY
10000 Workers Are Ex= pected to Be on Strike
 Before End of the Week

Paterson, N. J., July 27.-CUP) A complete tie-up of the silk in dustry here, with about 20,0O0 workers on strike, is expected to result before the week is much older. The Associated Silk Work CTS and United re tile Workers, two groups which have voted to unite under the banner of the American Federation of Labor, will complete strike plans at a joint meeting tomorrow. Members of the National Textile Workers, 8 radical organization, already are on strike.
 The workers are demanding in- creased wages and establishment of the 8-hour day and 5-day week. The number of those now on strike is estimated at 5000 by the Ma tional Textile Union and at 1000 by the rival organizations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27
Especial to The Democrat)

Camp Cross, Mantle, July 27- While Governor Wilbur l.. Cross ard his staff including Major Gene Tunney, former heavyweight cham pion, stood at salute, Michael Boiko, former sergeant in Co A, 102d Regiment, was decorated with the second highest tribute of the U. s. government-the Distin- guished Service Cross-amid ap- propriate ceremonies here at camp yesterday.
 Attired in the uniform he wore back to Waterbury from the trenches in 1918, Sergeant Boiko was escorted before the entire regiment, standing at attention, by Colonel Lewis Field, commander of the regiment, and Captain Daniel G. O'Connell, regimental adjutant, to a position in view of soldiers, honored guests and spectators.
 Major James A. Starrett of the U. s. army read the citation which praised the Waterbury sergeant's heroism at Marcheville on Septem- Der 26, 1918, during the so-called
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27
Siple Speaks
 Here Tomorrow
ROtarians and Scouts to
 Hear Explorer

Paul A. Siple, youthful Boy Scout who accompanied Rear Ad- miral Richard Byrd on his expedi- tion to the South Pole, will speak before the Rotary club tomorrow noon and before local Boy Scouts tomorrow afternoon at Davenport hall of the Second Congregational church.
 Rotarians are invited to bring along their sons to hear this fla nous character while the public have been extended an invitatoin by Scout Executive Arthur D.. Marston to attend his address at Davenport hall.
 Siple was chosen from thous- ands of Boy Scouts for the Byrd expedition on account of his un- usual ability, experience and train ing. He recently celebrated his Fist birthday and was the young est member of the Byrd party and and is one of the worlds young est explorers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

Andrew F.. Stango, trucking. 67 Greenmount terrace; Rose M. Dot olo, factory employe, 67 Green mount terrace.
 Angelo George, artesian well digger, 368 Lakewood road; Louise Migaldi. factory, employe, 638 Wilson street.
 Peter Alanskas, Jr, electrician, 9a Summit street; Anna M. Laz- dauskas, shophand, 9h Summit street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27
Ficeto Replaces
 Pryor, Luna Park
Local Bandmaster Acqires
 Additional Fame

Francesca Colasanto Ficeto, mu- sical and operatic director, for merly of Waterbury, and son of the late Mrs. Theresa Ficeto of South Leonard street, has replaced Arthur Pryor at Luna park, Coney Island
 He has just returned from tour of the United States and Canada as the head of musical organiza- tion. This is his 18th year in this capacity.
 In replacing MT. Pryor and his concert band, MT. Ficeto and his musicians will be assisted by Mazda Dobl, and other artists. MT. Ficeto was the protege of the late Oscar Hammerstein, famous opera im- preSsario.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27
Former Waterburians
 Are Alky Victims
Thomas and Edward Barrett, Brothers, Die After Drinking Poisonous Fluid-Tragedy Visits Them at West Haven

in both cases. A quart can con- taining some of the fatal drink was found near the shack where the brothers had gone to spend few hours. It was described as a vicious drink of a deadly nature. To prevent other casualties the authorities of West Haven have not only issued a general warning as to the effects of wood alco- hol, but have made attempts to locate the source from which 1t came.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27
SOCIETY

The Misses Ann and Roselle Cunningham of Revere street are spending two weeks at Block Is- land, K. I.
 Miss Jane Cunningham of Re were street has left to spend few weeks at Cedar Beach, New Jersey.
 Miss Helen Borst of Walnut street has returned after spending the past week with Dr and Mrs Cooke of New Haven,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27
Boy Babies Lead
 Girl Arrivals
Outnumber Them Two to One in Births Past Two
 Weeks

Boys outnumbered the girls more than two to one in births during the past two weeks, the bi-monthly report of the Waterbury Credit Rating Bureau issued to-day shows. There were 27 births registered during the two weeks and Is of them were boys and 12 were girls. The report also shows that during
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27
Boiko Gets D. $. C.
 At Mantle Review
Feat of Bravery Performed Thirteen Years Ago Wins
 Official Government Recognition

sacrifice attack" during which he hanked an enemy machine gun nest and put the guns out of com mission with his postol.
 After the medal was pinned to Sergeant Boiko's breast, the en- tire regiment paraded in front of the hero to the tunes of the Sec ond Connecticut March and Med elon," played by the 102d band. Many of his former comrades and officers were present to congratu- late the honored sergeant, includ- ing Lieutenant-Colone William J.. Shanahan, Lieutenant James Fitz- gibbons, and James Hurley, for mer lieutenant-colonel in the reg iment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27

Attendance marks at the local playgrounds the past week were the highest recorded since the var ious recreation centers were off cially opened in June. This was due to the wonderful weather and the various new interests at the play spots.
 At Washington Park Wednesday over 250 children took part in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27
EIGHT DROWNED

Boston, July Flight persons drowned while bathing at nearby beaches yesterday. The deaths were at Belchertown, Provi- dence, R. l., Newport, R. l., and Rutland, Vt. Bright sunshine flood ed the beaches all day, bringing out crowds
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27

the same period seven marriages were recorded. and 13 marriage in- were filed.
 On the other hand, more men than women died during the same two weeks in Waterbury. Twenty nine deaths were recorded. Of this total, 15 were men and IA were women.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27
MASS NOTICE

will be fourth anniversary solemn high mass Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock for the repose of the soul of the late Mary Hurley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Washington, July 27.--(UP)-- Forecast for Monday and Tuesday,:
 Maine: Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday probably scattered thun- der showers, continued warm.
 Vermont and New Hampshire: Partly cloudy tonight and Tues day probably local thunder show CTS: somewhat warmer in south portion tonight.
 Massachusetts,: Partly cloudy to- night and Tuesday: Probably scat tered thunder showers Tuesday aft ernoon: Slightly warmer In north and west portions tonight.
 Rhode island ana Connecticut: Partly cloudy tonight and Tues day: Probably scattered thunder showers Tuesday afternoon: slight ly warmer tonight,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27
OBITUARY

SCOTT-Walter George Scott, age 63 years, of 26 WaterVliie street, died last evening at the Waterbury hospital following a few weeks illness. He was born in Canada, coming to this city 30 years ago and residing here for ID years. He left the city for 12 years returning eight years ago. He was associated with the Waterbury Clock company as toolmaker and was a member of the Comstock lodge, Knights of Pythias and was master of the exchequer at the time of his death.
 He is survived by his wife. Dar- ida: and two daughters, Ida of this city and Mrs Idris R. Alderson of Naugatuck.
 The body was removed to the Alderson funeral home. 70 Central avenue, from where the funeral will take place Wednesday after noon at 2:3O o'clock. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the home to- morrow evening from z to 9 o. clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27
FUNERALS

The funeral of Patrick J. Boyce clock from his late home, 17 Char levoux street, to St Francis Xavier church where a solemn high mass James Butler, assisted by Rev John Dillon, deacon, and Rev James Eagan, sub-deacOn. Interment took place in Calvary cemetery with committal services being con- ducted by Father Dillon. A dele gation representing the order of Eagles attended and included: Past presidents. Matthew Smith, Martin Hayden, Michael Ryan and William Keavney, and Dr William Murray, Michael Brightley and Joseph Mickley. The bearers were: Will liam Ryan, Thomas Flaherty. Jo- seph Seery. James Clifford, Clar- ence Luglos and Michael Mckinley.
 The funeral of Henry F. Cum ningham took place this morning at S:30 o'clock this morning from the Lunny Funeral home, 25 Gen. tral avenue, to St Margaret's church where g. solemn high mass was celebrated at o'clock by Rev John Mccarthy, sub-deacon. Burial was in new St Josephs cemetery with Father Danaher conducting com initial services.
 The funeral of Emmett r. Corr was held this morning at S:30 o'clock from the Bergin funeral home, 290 East Main street to the Immaculate Conception church where a mass of requiem was cele- brated at 9 o'clock. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Rev John Egan. The pallbearers were Frank Day. Frank Carroll, Frank Kelley, Harold Par Neil
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27
IN MEMORIAM.

In loving memory of Albert Keyser who departed this life one year ago to-day. JAMES KEYSER, MRS ALBERT KEYSER X FAMILY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27
BIRTH NOTICE

COSTELLO-A daughter, July 23rd
 at St Mary's hospital to Mir and
 Mrs Thomas Costello of Mitchell
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27
DIED.

sCOTT-In this city July 26, 1891 Walter George Scott of PC Water vile St. Funeral Wednesday aft ernoon at 2:30 o'clock. Burial in old Pine Grove cemetery.
 BISHOP-In this city July 27, 1881 St. Funeral Wednesday morning at 8:30 o'clock to St Ann's church. Burial in Calvary cemetery. this city July 26, 1881 Mrs Catherine Brady of 82 Wind- sor St. Funeral tomorrow morn- ing at S:30 o'clock to Blessed Sacrament church. Burial in St Mary's cemetery, Burnside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27
TEMPERAT

Washington, July 27.-UP)- Highest temperatures yesterday and lowest last night in 20 cities were reported by the weather bu- reau to-day as follows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27

BRADY-Mrs Catherine Brady, age 77 years, widow of Edward T. Brady, died yesterday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs James Y. McAloon of S2 Windsor street, following brief illness. She was a resident of Burnside for many years and came to this city two and a half years ago.
 She is survived by one daughter Mrs McAioon; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at S:30 o'clock at the home of her daughter with a re- auiem high mass at the Blessed Sacrament church at 9 o'clock. Bur ial will be in St Mary's cemetery, Burnside.
 BISHOP - Mrs Edile Bishop age 26 years, died this morning at Laurel Heights Sanitarium after d lingering illness. She was born in Berlin, N. H. and has been a resi- dent of this city for two years.
 Mrs Bishop is survived by her husband, Leo; two sons, Robert and Raoul; one daughter, Theresa; i; her mother, Mrs Edmund Turgeon of Biddeford, Maine; two brothers Joseph and Peter of Biddeford and four sisters, Mrs Delphis Dubois of Canada and Mrs Joseph Lemieux and Misses Blanche and Laura Turgeon of Biddeford.
 The funeral will be held from her late home. 8f South Leonard street on Wednesday morning at S:3O o'clock to St Ann's church at g o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary
The Washington times., 1931-01-10

James A. O'Shea entered the
case when the inquest opened
yesterday as attorney for the
three youths, Vernon Limerick,
Paddy and Reed. :,
He announced that he would
allow two Of his clients to take
the stand and testify.
While he refused to state which
oe the trio would not testify, 1T
was believed that Reed IS the
man.
Reed, an emplOye Of a gas sta
tion, admits entering Beulah 5
uooln about 4:45 the morning OF
the murder to put coal ON the
fire.
Did Not Talk With Her
He did this every morning, he
told police, and often Beulah
woke up and talked with him.
This particular morning, he salo'
she did not awake and he had a
notion to waken her and remind
her she must go to a real estate
office at 10 o'clock to complete
a matter of renting a new house.
He thought, however, that ne
would not awaken her as she had
been out late at the dance. At
the time her face was to the
wall. he said, and her head was
muffIed in the blankets.
Police have learned that the
The Washington times., 1931-01-10
IN Revolt |
IS REPORT

HAVANA, Jan. 10 UN.S)-
Unconfirmed reports current here
indicated today that eastern
Cuba was experiencing open rebel
lion, with the government in
voking sharp measures to curb
the outbreaks.
Riots are Started
The reactiOnary movement,
marked by riots and troop defec-
tiOns, was said to have begun
yesterday morning in the prov
inceS Of Camaguey and Oriente.
Orders were believed to have
been issued to Naval Commander
Oscar Fernandez Quevedo to keep
close lookout on the eastern
coast for schooners loaded with
ammunition and guns reported
en- route to Cuba.
Papers Are Stopped
It was understood here that
yesterdays unexpected suspension
of all SpaniSh-language news
papers and one anti-government
English publication was ordered
to prevent central and western
sections Of the island from learn
ing Of the revolutionary move
ment rumored afoot in the east.
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Vernon Limerick Admits That
He Lied About Dancing Date

The attitude of Mrs. Limerick,
the mother, will also be probed to
check her varying stories and
those Of Vernon and Paddy.
When first taken into custody
the two youths declared that they
had taken Beulah to the dance
with Martha Bargfrede.
Later, Vernon broke and con-
fessed to Sergt. John FIaherty,
Of the Homicide Squad, that he
had lied and that he had not
gone with his sister, but. had
gone earlier with q boy, named
Dewey Ryan. t..
Confronted with this testimony,
Paddy admitted that he too had
lied.
He explained that it was not
Vernon who was the fourth mem
Der of the party but friend
named Dudley Thompson.
Questioned by police as to why
they had lied, both youths de
clared that they had been asked
to do so by Mrs. Limerick, who
said that it would look better if
Beulah had gone out with her
The Washington times., 1931-01-10
(continued From Paae y

(C0ntinuGd From rage ~
it heads in. Although the Senate
is technically within its rights,
under the rules, in voting to re.
consider its confirmation Of Com:
misSioners Smith, GarSaud and
Draper, friends of the Executive
are said to believe that If he yields
he is but inviting further, trouble
and legislative encroachments
upon executive authority.
Nevertheless, 1t is conceded that
If Mr. Hoover ignores the Senate
action, or flatly rejects its request,
further anti-AdminiStration Sentl,
ment will develop.
The situation today is rather
reminiscent of rows between the
White House and Congress in the
time of Cleveland, Roosevelt and
Wilson. In the present Admins
tration, however, the House has
been more tractable.
Recall Vote A to 81
Under a paragraph of Rule 3S
Of the Senate Manual, the Senate
voted, A to 81, that it was en-
titled to reconsider confirmation
of the nomination of George Otis
Smith, new chairman Of the
power commission, and by the
same vote it asked that Mr..
Hoover send back the confirma-
ton notice. Within a roll call
that body voted also that it could
recall the confirmations of Marcel
Garsaud and Claude L. Draper.
This change Of neart on part OF
the Senate, acting upon motion
of Senator Thomas j. Walsh
CD Montana took form during
the Christmas recess when the
commission discharged two of it's
officials. The discharged Of
ficialS, Walsh and others claimed,
had stood guard against the
moves of the power trust" and
were therefore now being pun.
iShed.
The Senate rule invoked in
this unusual maneuver says:
when . nomination is con-
firmed or rejected, any Senator
voting in the majority may
move for q reconsideration ON
the same day on which the
vote was taken, or ON either Of
the next two days Of actual cx-
ecutive session Of the Senate:
but If the notification of the
confirmation or rejection of
The Washington times., 1931-01-10
Senate ROllcan
On Power Board
BY Nelson
Harding

The rOlIcalIS on recOnsid-
ering the confirmation of
George Otis Smith as chair
man Of the Power COmmiS-
sion and on asking the
President to return his nom
inatiOn to the Senate were
identical. They were rs fol
lows:
For reconsideration and re-
turn of the papers:
Republicans (13)-Blaine,
BOrah, RroOkhart, Cutting,
Frazier, Howell, Johnson,
LaFOIIette, McMaster, Nor
beck, Norris, Nye, Pine.
Democrats (3Ol-AShurst,
BarkIey, Black, Bratton,
Buckley, Caraway, COnnally,
Copeland. Dill, Fletcher,
George, Glass, Harris, HaF-
riSOn, Hawes, HefIin, King,
McGiII, McKelIar, Morrison,
Robinson (Ark.), Shepard,
Smith, Thomas (Okla.),
TrammeI, Tydings, Wagner,
Walsh (MOnt.), Wheeler,
Williamson.
Farmer-LabOr (D-Ship-
stead. }.
Against the motions:
Republicans 1927 - Bing-
ham, Capper, Carey, COuzenS,
Dale, Davis, Deneen, Fess,
GOff, GOldsbOrOugh, Gould,
Hale, Hastings, Herbert,
Jones, Kean, McNary, Met
calf, Morrow, Moses, Oddie,
Partridge, Phipps, Reed,
ShOrtridge, SmOOt, Steiwer,
Thomas (Idaho), Townsend,
Vandenberg, WalcOtt, Wat
son.
Democrats 90 Brock,
BrOussard, Kendrick, Rams;
dell, Steck.
FalrS were announced rs
follows, the first name be-
ing for the motions:
Simmons and Gilbert,
Stephens and Robinson
(Ind.), Pittman and Glenn,
Hayden and Patterson.
Those not voting were:
KeyeS, Waterman, Walsh
tMaSS.), Swanson, Schall,
Hatfield.
Announced against but not
voting: BleaSe.
Changes in votes Of two
Republicans and eight Demo
Gratis reversed the December
action Of the Senate in vOt.
ing, 80 to 81, to confirm
Smith. Those who switched
against Smith were Howell
and johnson, Republicans,
and Ashurst, Barkley, Bulk
ley, Morrison, Smith, Tyd-
ings, Walsh MONT and VIII
hanson, Democrats.
There was no record vote
on the reconsideration Of
Garsaud and Draper.
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Her Face Was Turned to Wall
When Reed Left in Morning

Nineteenth Street house was
rented under the name Of "Mr
and Mrs. Richard Reed"
The day prior to the murder
the girl and Reed had gone to a
real estate office and arranged to
rent another house, Reed paying
a SO deposit.
Did Not Lock Door
After fixing the fire in Beulah's
room he cooked breakfast, then
left for work at about $40. He
did not lock the front door when
he left the house, he said.
Police admit that they have
never been able to shake his story
in the slightest detail.
Policeman Robert F. LangdOn,
the man the dead girl feared"
and was attempting to elude, will
be subjected to q long griIling,
but it is doubtful If he win be
reached at the inquest today.
Langdon sat beside the other
three men held in the case yeSter-
day, and showed great interest in
every detail as it was related.
He seemed worried, especially
when Sergeant John Flaherty Of
the homicide squad told the story
of a conversation with Julia BY
waters, sister of the slain girl,
regarding Langdon's alleged &C.
tionS.
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brother.
The mother was worried, the
pair said, lest BeuIah's running
around and drinking would be
learned and that the insurance
company would refuse to pay .
policy held by the mother. This
policy amounted to $4OO.
Ready to Bare Facts
Vernon and Paddy agreed that
they would say that the brother
was a member of the party If
questioned by anyone concerning
the death.
After they had confessed to this
falsehood, police went to the
home of Mrs. Limerick at 116
North Carolina Ave. s. E., and
questioned her about 1t.
She denied absolutely that she
had told them any such thing.
Now, however, Attorney Dono-
hue revealed, she is willing to
take the stand and admit that
she lied to police and that she
did ask her son and Paddy to lie
about the party.
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Flqherty Discovers She Lived
In Fear of "COp on the Beat"

He declared that he lifted the
dead girls head up from the
pillow and noted that it was
fresh and spotless, and he gath.
cred the impression that the
body had been laid out for burial
Eubank Backs Evidence
DIR. Greene's story of the fresh
linen was agreed to by Policeman
Raymond L. Eubank Of No.
precinct who had been sent ia
the house to investigate q report
that a woman was dead there.
And yet when the fire rescue
squad arrived Is minutes after
the doctor had left, the girls head
was resting not ON q clean pillow
but on q SOiled and bIOOd-stained
old sofa pillow without = slip.
Lieutenant Kefauver declared
that he noticed a blood stain on
the pillow. but attributed it to a
hemorrhage.
He tied the sagging jaw up with
a bandage before rigor mortiS set
in, he said.
Policeman Eubank, who had re.
manned on duty after the doctor
had left. testified that he stood
in the doorway with his back to
the body and that he heard mem.
bers Of the family moving around,
bit Maid M attention IN H. aS he
believed the case to be one of
natural causes.
Vernon Limerick has never
given police q satisfactory ex.
PLANTATION Of why he walked 20
blocks to his mothers apartment
with the statement that ''BeuIah
is dead or unconscious" rather
than walking two blocks to Calm.
ger HOspital or r''"ning for an
a~-',---rc fr~'n 40 corner store,
pc &c nc .laJeT,
The Washington times., 1931-01-10
Er-COnUict to ShOW
MISSING Girls Craze

WAYNE, Nebr, Jan. 10
UNSO-Wallace A. Andrew, an
ex-convict, was to arrive here
today to show authorities the
grave of Merle SiZer, 25-year-old
school teacher Of Mount Vernon,
Iowa, family who has been miss
ing four years.
While an inmate of Oklahoma
state Prison Andrew told author
tiles that he had buried the body
of the school teacher near wood
here after she had committed
suicide while on an automobilc
trip with him. y.'
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According to the story related
vasterday by FIaherty, the girl
was in terror of the "cOp on the
beat" who had bOaSted to her
that he was a tough man and
that he had knocked off" q girl.
Langdon is alleged to have
entered the girls room many
nights, turning on the light ana
annoying her. .
Sergeant Flaherty said the off
Ger admitted going to the house
in an attempt to get evidence TO
prove that it was a disorderly
place and obtain a warrant tor
the girls arrest.
1t was LangdOn, Sergeant
E,aherty said, who discovered"
: 25 automatic shell in a coffee
cup in the kitchen, a bullet hole
in the mattress and q bullet IN
the floor under the bed while ne
was detailed to guard the place.
These discoveries were made
after the homicide squad had care
fulyy searched the place and failed
to find this evidence.
Langdon's Wife On Scene
Sergeant Flaherty begged Lang
don to tell him if it were not
true that he had shot the girl
by accident while in her room,
but the officer denied this, stat
ing that If such were the case he
would admit it and face the
music"
The policeman's wife was an
interested spectator in court dur
ing the inquest yesterday.
The mystery Of the pillow slip
again came to the fore when DIR.
Lyman James Greene, Casualty
Hospital ambulance surgeon. de-
clared that there was clean Ji''"~
ON the bed when he arrived at Z,
house.