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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
DEFICIT TN
 C0URTS.0F
 WATERBURY
The Superior Court, Com- mon Pleas and States Attorneys Office Are Behind = New Haven Courts Short Also
(By Democrat Stan Man)

Hartford, Jan 31.-Deficits in the superior court, the court of common pleas and the state attorneys office at Waterbury have been reported to the state board of finance and con- trol. The combined deficit of the Waterbury and New Haven superior courts for the past year was $69,- S43. The Waterbury common pleas court went 'in the hole" during the year to the extent of $6,4O0. States Attorney Lawrence l.. Lewis report ed his accounts $l,000 over the al- lotment given him.
 All these items will be taken care of in the $1,500,000 deficit bill passed during the past week. The New Haven county superior court deficit was made up of the following items: Clerical assistance, $1,172; sheriff's attendance and other expenses, ST. 715; jury debentures, $16,O00; bills of costs, $25,956; coroner's bills, $9,- 900.
 The common pleas court deficit for Waterbury was made up of the following items: Salaries of clerks and assistants, $200; clerical assist ance $200; sheriff's attendance and other expenses, $6,00O. States Alt torney Lewis exceeded his budget by $1,O00 to provide funds for as- sistance in the trial of criminal cases in the local superior court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
BUTLER IS READY FOR
 HIS TRIAL
Court Martial Personnel Is Named to Hear Charges But There Is Much Bitterness at Capital
BY JOSEPH H. BAIRD.


 United Press Staff Correspondent.)
 Washington, Jan 31.-(UP)-De- fense counsel, judges and prosecu- tor had been named to-day for the court martial of Maj Gen Smedley D. Butler and official Washington looked forward to the most import ant military trial held here since that of Brig Gen William Mitchell five years ago.
 Meanwhile, the international phase of the Butler Mussolini'' incident was definitely closed with the Italian prime minister's assurance that II consider closed the incident, which for :. my part have already for gotten." The Italian embassy in- dicated it would take no cognizance of a senate speech in which Sena- tor Heflin, dem, Ala, referred to Mussolini as a mad monarch" and a fred handed tyrant."
 Secretary of Navy Adams an- nounced late yesterday the naval board which will try Butler for his speech at Philadelphia portraying Mussolini as a "hit-and-run" motor ist and a menace to the peace of
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
LAWYER MURRAY
 WINS HIS CASE
 FOR SPORTSMAN
William J. O'C0nnOr De- clared Not Guilty By Jury in the Famous JeWelry Case

New York, January 31 - (UP)- William J. O'Connor, Buffalo sports promoter, was free today of charges of receiving stolen jewelry and transporting it into this state.
 A jury in general sessions returned a verdict of not guilty last night. O'Connor was charged with com- plicity in an alleged $200,000 ring of jewel thieves, in connection with the theft of a large amount of jewels from Mrs Hortense Herman, of New York, in Miami, Florida, last Febru- ary. Three other defendants in the case were acquitted Wednesday.
 O'Connor is still under indictment, and held in $25,000 bail on a charge of grand larceny. involving the theft of a diamond ring. This complaint may be dismissed, however, since grand larceny allegations were stricken from the complaint during this trial.
 The case was marked by the sen- sational raid on a room at the Com modore hotel here last May by de- tectives who arrested the defendants. During the raid $25,000 in large bills was thrown out of the window, of which $7,500 was never recovered.
 The defendants claimed during the trial that they were operating for the return of the jewels to Nicholas Scaffa, detective who specializes in recovery of such property. Attorney James D. C. Murray was defense lawyer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31

Long anticipated changes in the police motor patrol become effec- tive Sunday. They will witness a general exchange of beats and night and day assignment. Contrary to expectations no effort has been made tc have members of the night platoon assigned to the night hours. leaving senior men to enjoy the privileges of day time duty. There is a general mixture of veterans and rockies.
 Members of the board of police commissioners as we'll as Superi1- tendent Joseph H. Mclean have been very frankly informed and in fact deluged with written and verbal complaints to the effect that being assigned to the motor patrol on the night shift is like one-way trip to Siberia or the tall timbers.
 Some of the boys, who made a great commotion over obtaining ap- to the squad now wish 10
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
STRIKERS SEEK THEIR JOBS BUT
 ARE REFUSED
They Go Looking for Them in Danville, But Their Places Have All Been Filled

|. ... Danville. Va. Jan 31-tUP)-The 4000 workingmen of Danville, who voted Thursday to end their four months strike for union recogni- tion and return to their jobs, faced the realization today that ther were no jobs to be had. With their ranks cut in half by influenza and lack of food and clothing they presented themselves at the offices of the Dan River and Riverside mills yesterday and were told that their places were filled.
 Company officials, however, said the mills would employ all striking workers whose records were accept able" an who had shown no fragrant disloyalty to the mills." They pointed out that nearly 4000 workers are operating the mills at present, aud these must he dis charged if the strikers are taken back.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
CHARLIE CHAPLIN GAVE HIS
 PREMIERE, CITY LIGHTS AND
 NOT ONE WORD WAS SPOKEN

It was one of Los Angeles most spectacular premieres, principally because Chaplin was .defying the talkies by releasing silent picture three years after such things had stopped. Several persons tainted. Others were knocked down. A po- lice ambulance gave first aid. Glass on poster frames in the lobby of the new $2,O0O.000 theater was broken. Police ropes were down almost as soon as they went up.
 Practically every film magnate on the west coast. as we'll as scores of screen favorites and, representatives of the official and scientific world were present. Chaplin's guests were scientists. headed by Dr Albert Fin stein of Germany. During the long period in production Chaplin de- clared he was convinced that panto- mime was the true mode of screen expression and that dialogue and singing should be left to the spoken drama and the musical comedies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
Motor Patrol Of
 Police Dept. To
 Changed Some

be relieved of duty and sent back pounding the sidewalks and swing ing Q night-stick. Hopping off an on a car. trying doors, keeping an eye on the signal lights and tele- phoning into police headquarters for orders every 30 minutes is not thelr idea of a soft assignment.
 Commencing tomorrow morning Patrolmen James Carey and Joseph Lovallo will report at $500 a. m. and work until 1900 p. m. The afternoon squad will consist of Pa- trolmen George McElligott, Dennis Lynch, Alfred Overton and William Dwyer; the night details consist of Patrolmen William Green and Pa trick Griffin: Edward Dunne and John Cu!lenton, John McWeeney and Joseph Petit and Harold Lawlor and James Brennan. The last officer named, Brennan, is new appoint ment to the squad. The present as- slgnment will remain in effect until May 1St,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31

Phoenix, Ariz, Jan 31-(U. P.) - Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr, who has been mentioned frequently in the "Butler- -Mussolini' incident, retain ed legal counsel to make clear to- day he will remain silent until "cir- cumstances change" While Wander bilt was guarded by deputy sheriffs as the result of threats reported made against his life, Judge Frank o. Smith of Phoenix issued this state ment for him:
 "It is apparent that misapprehen- sion exists with reference to the sup posed relationship of Cornelius Van- derbilt, Jr. to the Butler episode. Nothing that Vanderbilt could do or say would in any manner help Gen eral Butler.
 "Butler Is being courtmartialed for making statements derogatory to the premier of a friendly power while an officer of the marine corps of the United States. It is wholly immateria1 where he got the inform- ation or whether he heard anyone
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
Senate Stands Against Plans
 Of President
JUDGE CONDEMNS USE OF YOUTHS AS
 SPOTTERS

San Diego, Calif, Jan 31-UP) In a statement from the bench, Federal Judge Paul J. McCor- mick, member of the Wicker sham crime commission, to-day condemned the use of "yOuths" as under-cover agents by prohi- bition enforcement agents. The criticism was voiced when the judge sentenced J. J. Jennings, 23, and R. R. NOOnan. 21. con- victed of impersOnating federal officers, to federal prison but put them on probation. Testimony showed the youths had been used as undcr-cOver agents by the federal prohibition agents and had extracted a series of bribes and cxtOrtiOns.
 'In this case, I am forced to condemn federal prohibition agents for utilizing youths In gathering evidence of liquor law violations" Judge Mccormick said. of this is necessary 1t is time that something should he done about prohibition prosecu- tiOnS.
 "Boys of this type are united because of their youthful bravado and the ease in which they may be led into crime.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
PERMANENT HOME
 IS OFFERED FOR
 VICE-PRESIDENT
Mrs John B. Henderson Of=
 fers Her Residence at Capital-Took the Hint of Ex=President Coolidge

Washington, Jan. 31.-(UP).-A permanent home for the vice-presi- dent was offered as a gift to the government to-day by Mrs. John B.. Henderson, wealthy one-time leader of Washington society. and widow of the late speaker of the house. Mrs. Hendersn said she would give the government her 3G-room mansion. which cost $30O,00O, free and clear of any incumbrance." She explained the offer was prompted by state- ment by Calvin Coolidge in his auto biography which stressed the need for a permanent vice-presidents home here.
 Representative Gibson. republican, Vermont drafted a bill providing acceptance of the gift. It is estimated the government will have from $400,O00 to $500,000 if Mrs. Hender- sons offer is accepteC
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
CHICAGO JUDGE WANTS TALKER TO
 PROVE HIS STORY
Chairman of Civil Safety Board Accused Almost Everybody of Being With Criminal Class

Chicago, Jan 31-(UP)-An ad- aress which Albert R. Brunker was reported as making before the City club of Boston has been taken ex- captions to by Judge John P. Mc- Goorty, who said today he would ask Brunker to repeat his charges before a grand jury. 2.
 Brunker. according to reports. told the Boston club that "S0 per cent of Chicago's judges were crim- inals," that Scarface Al Capone had 5000 city, state and federal officials on his payroll" and that the men who killed seven Moran gangsters in the St Valentines day massacre were policement.
 VI will direct the grand jury to Subponea Brunker to sustantiate his statements" said McGoorty.
 If he has such evidence, the pub- Sc As entitled to have 1t also and if = hasn't the public should know that he was just making a speecr."
 5runker ' chairman of the civic safety committed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31

 BESIEGED BY
 MANY BILLS
An Avalanche of New Measures Swept Down on the Assembly as Time Closed for Their Adnlis= siOn-Of All Kinds and Natures
WATERBURY IS {, TARGET OF SOME
(By Democrat Stan Man)

Hartford, Jan 31-Legislation reaching into the judiciary, the bank ing institutions of the state, the fac tories and the home and affecting the thousands of motor vehicle op- orators. sportsmen, ex-servicemen, widows and orphans throughout Con- necticut is called for in the ava lanche of proposed bills which poured in upon the general assembly at Hartford during the past week. Yes terday was the last day for filing bills so this means that on Tuesday when the session is resumed the senators and representatives get down to business, conducting hear ings on proposed bills and passing the new laws as they become ready for presentation.
 Waterbury bills were many and varied during the past week. Senator Lewis S. Reed of this city, chairman of the senate banking committee, holds the distinction of being the individual to file the most bills this session. He presented approximately 30 bills on banking. plus several oth- CTS pertaining to other matters.
 Under the provisions of one act Waterbury would benefit financially. The act provided for payment of a grant py the StaLe Tn lieu or taxes to the towns and cities wherein land is situated. owned by the state and used for purposes of state institu- tions, the tax commissioner to de- termine the value.
 A bill was presented by Represen- tative. Brink of Sterling prouiding for hunting, trapping and fishing licenses for residents of the state to be each $1 plus recording fee of 25 cents.
 The city court would be affected by the passage of a bill presented by Judge Peck of Bristol. It provides that the court will not have the power to suspend sentences after ad- tournament of the session in cases of conviction of driving while intoxi- Scated where the case is a second |. conviction within six years. This same restriction would apply to con- svictions for felonies.
 The birth control question is bound to come before the legislature this session, too. Two years ago bills favoring birth control were voted down. A bill presented by Judge Peck of Bristol provides for the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
FRANK J. LOESCH GIVES DEFENSE
 OF WICKERSHAM
He Was One of the COmn1is= siOners and Believes the Report Was a Very LOgi= cal One

Chicago, January S1 UP) - Frank J. Loesch. one of the five Wickersham commissioners who favored revision of the 18th amend ,ment, believes the commissions re- port logical one, despite the indi- vidual opinions that accompanied it.
 Defending the document in one of the first discussions by member of the commission since it was submit ted to President Hoover, Loesch said he did not think it was inconsistent. Although 8 majority of the 12 mem- bers favored a change of some kind in the dry laws, he could see no reason why that same majority should not advocate strengthening enforcement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
FAMOUS SCHOOL IN LONDON BADLY
 CUTTED BY FIRE
Battle Abbey Main Building GOne-l2O Girls Fled From Building to Safety

London, Jan. 31.-UP).-Fire virtually destroyed the main build ing of the Battle Abbey Girls school after 120 girls dressed in night clothes had been marched to safety from the dormitories at 5 a. m. to- day.
 The remains of historic Battle Ab- bey, founded after the battle of Hastings. are located in the same will lage with the school, near Hastings. Fire brigades from Battle Abbey and Rexhill controlled the flames after three hours. None of the students suffered injury. Part of the valuable Norman tapestries, paintings, and armour housed in the main building was destroyed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31

Los Angeles. Jan 31-CUP)- Charles Chaplin stood before select audience on the screen of the new Los Angeles theater last night and twirled his bamboo cane in defiance of the new colossus of the entertain ment world while 50,000 persons milled about in the streets outside. The comedian presented his produce ton "City Lights" in 8 world prem- iere, and, true to his promise, not a word was spoken.
 Outside the theater, 400 police officers held in check jostling, good d-humored crowd of 50.000 per- sons who wanted to sec the famous actresses and actors arriving in linn cuisines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
GAVE THEIR OWN
 LIVES BUT THEY
 SAVED THE BABY

St. Louis, Mo-. January 31 --(UP) Vincent, Sardo and his wife, Frances, gave up their own lives to save their eleven-months-o baby Rosalia. Vincent's brother, Sam, aroused by the roar of fire that enveloped the Sardo's two-story frame house. rushed into the yard. and saw Vincent break an upper window.
 "He tossed Rosalia down, and I caught the baby" Sardo said "Then looked up. Frances was standing behind Vincent. Suddenly the house caved in."
 The bodies of the couple were re- covered later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
CORNELIUS VANDERBILT, WHO
 BECAME MIXED IN BUTLER
 SCRAPE, HIRES AN ATTORNEY

say it. The sole question is whether or not Butler made the statement, regardless of whether it was false or whether he made it on the authority of anyone.
 "Vanderbilt is a news writer and journalist and he could very easily capitalize the present circumstances to his own advantage. It is, however, clearly his duty as a citizen to re- frain from any public statement at the moment when international com- plications have arisen and when courtmartial proceedings are pend- ing. Vanderbilt is to be commended for taking his course and in doing so has followed not only his own best Judgment but the advice of his coun- sel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
CHAIR AND SCAFF0LD
 KILL SIX
Three Bandits Died in Colorado With Strange Hanging Device-Three More Died in Chair at Columbus

Canon City, Colo, Jan 31-(UP)- The Manter bandits, John Walker, 45, Claude Ray. "A, and Andrew Halliday, 22, were executed last night on the strange gallows in the Colorado state prison.
 The execution required about an hour. Instead of dropping him through a trap, Colorado stands a condemned man upon the floor. ties a rope around his neck, and jerks him violently to the ceilingby use of & pulley and 549-pound weight,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
ARMORED MONEY
 TRUCK CRASHED

New York, Jan 31-(U. P.) - An armored truck carrying $20O,00O in cash collided with a small sedan in Brooklyn, careened into trolley pole and overturned, injurins two guards and the driver of the sedan.
 Police quickly formed around the truck to hold back crowds.
 The money, secure behind iron dors, later was transferred to an- other truck and delivered to 9 bank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
BUTLER COULD
 NOT RESIGN

Washington, Jan 31 GU. P.) - Secretary of the Navy Adams told newspapermen this afternoon that Major General Emedley D. Butler would not be permitted to resign from the service. should he desire to, until the charges against him grow ing out of his remarks about Premier Mussolini of Italy are cleared up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
House Backs White House But Senator Robinson Controls Senate at the Present Time and May Force Extra Session. Leader TilsOn Admits That Possibility SENATE INSISTS
 ON COMPROMISE
BY THOMAS l.. STOKES. UD,.<~1e CtnR fOnnv>GrpvSfl

Washington, Jan 31.-UP)- House and senate were tied up to- day in a deadlock over relief legis- lation which appears certain to force an extra session unless one side or the the other gives way.
 In the senate, Minority Leader Robinson threatens to stop necessary supply bills unless a general relief program he has outlined, including the $25,000,000 food appropriation, is enacted. The house is standing suuarely behind President Hoover in an attempt to kill the major part of the program.
 The immediate issue is the $25.- OoO, 900 appropriation in the interior department supply bill which the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
Waterbury Much In
 Need Of Municipal
 Course For Golf
But From the Present Outlook That Need Will Be Supplied and Within Very Short Time

Connecticut that
  of its people but is to engage M cities and which of golfa are annually.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
MAYOR CUTS HIS OWN PAY

Parma, o, Jan 3l-(UP)-Mayor Frank D. Johnson recently took $500 voluntary reduction in his yearly salary to boost the Parma relief fund.- Solicitor Walter Krewson and Engineer Verne Clark each took $1 1000 reduction to add to the same fund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
Late Bulletins
FULL TIME AGAIN IN THIS PLANT

Boston, Jan 31-(UP)-The Somerville plant Of the Ford Motor company announced to-day that effective Mon day it's 42OO employees will be employed full time five days a week. For the past two months employees have been working only two days week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31

Hartford, Conn., Jan 31-(UP)-There is no depres- sion in the legislative marts When the period for ntroduc ton of new business in the general assembly closed yese day. 1511 bills had been introduced, setting high record for the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31

Have you ever stopped to consider how appctizing . bridge luncheon can be made with . finishing touch of hot chocolate, made delicious with Worden's rich, pasteurized milk?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
ONLY COLLECTING BEER BILL

Brooklyn policeman acquitted of charges of exorton by the supreme court his plea that he only collect
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
MUST HAVE FOOD FOR BABIES

Salt Lake City, Utah. Jan 31-(UP)-Between I50O and 1000 unemployed men marched through the main business section of Salt Lake City to the state capo Banners procaimng e Must Have Food for Our Babies" were prominently displayed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31

This weeks special of WOrden's is FULL-O-FRUIT ICE CREAM. A special combination of fresh fruits that will surely delight the ice cream lover. Order it from your nearest WOrden's dealer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
HE HAD g BROTHERS.IN-LAW

get away from nine brothersnlaw doesn't constitute abandonment of your wife, Frederick Snyder argued before Supreme Court Justice Morschauser.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
WILL SELL ONLY $1,OOO BOOKS

New York; Jan 31-(UP)-A Bookshop which will be opened on East 55th street Monday will sell only books valued 1000 debutante will be chief clerk in it,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
HAS VERY HANDY GOLD MINE

handy me It is within walking distance of his home. Gold silver and copper have been recovered from the property.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
NEGROES PLAN HISTORY WEEK

Memphis, Jan 31-(UP)-Negroes here have set aside February Negro history week-pans have been made series of meetings number of Negro educa tors will attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31

day it's 42OO employees will be employed full time five days a week. For the past two months employees nave been working only two days week.
 MUST HAVE FOOD FOR BABIES
 Salt Lake City, Utah, Jan 31-lUP)-Between l5oO and 1000 unemployed men marched through the main business section of Salt Lake City to the state capo Banners procaimng We Must Have Food for Our Babies were prominently displayed.
 NO DEPRESSION IN LEGISLATURE
 Hartford, Conn, Jan 31-(UP)-There is no depres- sion in the legislative marts When the period for ntroduc ton of new business in the general assembly closed yester day. 1511 bills had been introduced, setting high record for the state. b.,
 NEGROES PLAN HISTORY WEEK
 Memphis Jan 31-(UP)-Negroes here have set aside February Negro history week-pans have been made for series of meetings number of Negro educa tors will attend.
 HAS VERY HANDY GOLD MINE
 Winthrop, Wash, Jan 31-lUP)-S A. Hotchkiss has Gold silver and copper have been recovered from the property.
 MAYOR CUTS HIS OWN PAY
 Parma o, Jan 31-(UP)-Mayor Frank D. Johnson recently took $500 voluntary reduction in his yearly salary to boost the Parma relief fund.- Solicitor Walter Krewson and Engineer Verne Clark each took $1,O00 reduction to add to the same fund.-
 WILL SELL ONLY $1,ooo BOOKS
 New York, Jan s1-(UP)-A Bookshop which will be valued at $Ooo or more debutante will be chief clerk in it.
 ONLY COLLECTING BEER BILL
 New York, Jan n31-(UP)-Charles R. Herting, former Brooklyn policeman acquitted of charges of extorton by the supreme court his plea that he only collect ing beer bi He arrested while collecting the money
 HE HAD BROTHERS-IN-LAW
 White Plains, N. Y, Jan 31-(UP)-Leaving home to get away from nine brothersn-aw doesn't constitute wife hefore
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
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