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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1881
The Governor Assumes Command

In appointing Professor Richard Joyce Smith to succeed Joseph W. Alsop on the public utilities commission Governor Cross has displayed mastery and political tech nique that might only have been acquired after years of practical work The appoint ment of Mir Smith was not in the nature of political expedient. It is extremely worth while and if the legislature fails to approve him it will lay itself opsn to the severest crti- cism. On the grounds of availability we doubt if more competent public utilities eommis. soner could be found. Although only a young man Che is not yet 30) Mir Smith is an assistant professor in the Yale Law School and has knowledge of pub lie utilities and the laws governing them that will be found hard to equal.
 His peculiar fitness for the office for which Governor Gross designates him is based pri- msrily on the fact that since his college days at Catholic University he has devoted himself to mastering this special phase of the law dealing with public utilities His ability was recognized even before he had completed his law course at Yale. The fact that he was chosen to make a special study of public util- ities in Great Britain and upon the continent for Yale university should convince the pub- lie that the governor has not strayed far afield in summoning so young man to the highly important post of public utilities commis- sioner. His knowledge will be found not merely to be theoretical.
 We referred to the political aeumen of the governor in naming Mir Smith. Perhaps it hasn't occurred to many. but if the legislature confirms the appointment the democrats will have a majority on the commission. Richard r. Higgins. it's chairman. is generally reeog- nized as member of the democratic party. Furthermore the public utilities commission is what the Hartford Times calls the sacred pet of the republican party. We can point to the recent partisan vote on the so-called public utilities bill which repeals the ordi- nance making it mandatory for the attorney general to institute custer proceedings against the commission upon petition of 100 electors The commission must be protected. It always has been
 Should the republican party take firm stand against the appointment of Professor Smith it will lay itself open to criticism throughout the state The action will be regarded simply as political reason. And when the qualifications of the new appointee are mentioned this argument will give way The republicans are being tossed on the horns of dilemma. They realize that Mir Smith will make fit successor to Mir Alsop. His career recommends him for the position. But if he is approved the democrats, to out ward appearances. will control the eommis- sion. And that doesn't set well in republican quarters. long accustomed to ruling every commission and department of the state gov- ernment We reiterate that Governor Cross dominates the scene just at present. It's up to the democratic legislators to rally round him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20

Seant attention was paid to the fact that Wendesday was the o4th anniversary of the birth of Grover Cleveland In former years democrats were won't to honor the 22nd and 24th president in various ways. However. we suppose the proximity of l932 over shadowed the event. Perhaps next year a Cleveland celebration will officially open the presidential campaign One thing we did learn about Cleveland. In radio address from WEAF William German Rice. who was Clevelands secretary when he was gov- ernor of New York, revealed that when pres ident Cleveland once refused degree of Doc tor of Laws from Harvard on the ground that he wasn't worthy. That's almost mod esty to fault. Wed confer it today pos- thumously.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20
FAMILIARITY AND CONTEMPT
(Hartford Times.)

In several of the schools of Rhode Island, especially in the lower grades, q ballot has been taken on the ques- ton of what should be the "state bird." this under the auspices of bird lovers association, which ap- pears to approve of the result as we glean from . story in the Provi. dence Journal. The children voted overwhelmingly for the Bob White, or jail. The preference was SO marked that no other bird was fin the running" and we confess that we are surprised. except that every body loves the Virginia quail where t is at all abundant. as It Is from Massachusetts to Florida, in the coastal fields.
 The cheery note of the Bob White" IS one of the most pleasing in bird song.
 But Rhode Island is almost more water than land. It's shore line, in proportion to its area must be the greatest of any state and if there fs bird more associated than any other with Rhode Island, as far as familiarity of presence is concerned, # must be the gull. Surely we should tnink that bird. would favor q sea. Dird. If not the gull. then possibly the osprey. or the heron. or the sand
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20
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IBsEN'S BIRTH.

IBSEN'S BIRTH.
 On March 20, 1928, Henrik Ibsen, q Norwegian dramatist who strongly influenced German, French, English, Italian and Scandinavian literatures, was born at Skien, Norway.
 After studying medicine for a while Ibsen decided to devote him. self entirely to literature. His first play was q failure but, after two years of Journalism, he became di- rector of Ole Bulls theater at Ber- gen, for which he wrote five roman tic dramas.
 Success came to 1bsen at the age of 20 when he wrote the dramas "The Warriors in Holgeland" and "The Pretenders" while serving as director of the national theater in Christiania. In 1882 the theater bee came bankrupt and 1bsen, enraged because Norway held aloof from the Danes in their struggle against the Germans. forsook this country.
 He wrote most of his subsequent plays in Rome, Dresden. Munich. Among the most famous of his plays are Peer Gynt." "A Dolls House, !" Ghosts" 'Hedda Galber" and "The Wild Duck" His social dramas mark Q new epoch in the development of dramatic art.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20

Canada has sent formal note of protest on the death of Captain William P. Cluett of the Josephine K.. the rum boat that was fired on and seized off New York harbor in January. The case is similar to the famous I'm Alone" incident and bids fair to rouse as much re- sentiment in this nation as across the north- ern border. It's just one more liability we must place against prohibition and its con- comtant evils.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20
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Half the battle is won if the tcach- CT wears attractive clothes. Robert l.. Haycock, assistant su- perintendent of public schools of Washington.
 There will be another World War within 25 years--it will be a peach.
 Edgar Lee Master. Pain is the whip that drives man to greater activity and achievements.
 --Booth Tarkington.
 | believe you can trust the moral value of human ideals and the aver. age honesty of the average man. Governor Albert Ritchie of Mary land.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20
At The National Capitol DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER l. Digest of Who's Who and What's What
 By RODNEY BUTCHER
DAILY WASHINGTON LETTE

give to protect or promote some selfish interest. All classes of giv- CTS are moved by desire to partici- pate in movement, particularly when 1t promises to be successful. And many are also moved by pro- tudicc. emotional bias. and desire for change"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20

prsssns fbe city is responding nobiy to pisa for funds and this despite adverse conditions. If the state can possibly undsrwfite part of this humane undertaking it should do %. Granted the Wsteftown avenue site isn't an ideal sanstofium location. it stiil remains that the hospital is fine waiting station and could always be used as such.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20
Personal Health SerUice (By William Brady, M. D.

Signed letters pertaining to personal health and hygiene. not disease diagnosis or
 treatment. will be answered by Dr Brady. Ad.
 drese him. care os the Democrat. sending stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20

piper. And what seabird, common on this coast, is more beautiful or. child of the salty sunshine and storm that 1t is. more romantic?
 If Connecticut were to have q s'state-bird" referendum we should not vote for the stariing. but for the ruffed grouse because it's struggle for life here has been so brave and honorable. It is bird of great cour- age, wisdom and beauty. But in Rhode Island,--the gull. From the South county to the Blackstone val- ley: from Mt Hope to the Pawcatuck 1t hovers in graceful wheeling. and In the atmosphere above the state of Rhode Island and Providence Plan- tations. 1t refgns supreme.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20

DUKE HOME TO BE RESTORED
 Durham, N. c. (UP)-Plans are washington Duke and his sons. Ben- jamin N. Duke and James B. Duke, pioneer tobacco manufacturers. Mrs Mary Duke Riddle, New York, daughter of Benjamin Duke, has made restoration possible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20

The column conductor thought it was joke when he suggested for wedding pres ent "esn opener with stainless blade and silver handle" but lot of people will take him seriously. as they should. Nothing would add more to matrimonial happiness than self cnergzing can-opener that really opened.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20
TO.DAY'S SELECTED POEM

SONNET
 (F0r Spring) (By John C. Ritchey in The Christian Science
 Monitor.)
  No answer then shall fall from any sky Having need Of answers, ail complete, For now the storms have hurled them roughly by To giid with gold the Springs returning feet: We light once more the torches on the hills And gather Song together in the land Where twilights crimson shadow cups and fills Ali holi0ws with its rainbow. handed bapd: So Carnival runs rife through all this world With secret burgeoning of sieht and sound Smell Of new leaves that suddenly uncuried-- Disclosing Mayhowers in the burned -on
 ground:
 And were this all. t could not still be wrong when Spring comes green. 10 greet her with .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 6:33 o'clock tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-25
IS FATAL
TO R. K. CAMPBELL
Was First Commissioners of
Naturalization Bureau,
Retiring in 1922.

Richard Kenna Campbell, former
commissioner of the Bureau Of Natu-
ralization, Department of Labor, died at
his home, 1877 Biltmore street. yester-
day afternoon after long illness.
For many years in the Government
service, Mr.. Campbell was first chief of
the division of naturalization OF the old
Bureau Of immigration and Naturaliza-
ton at the Department OF Labor.
He was appointed by President Roose-
welt as a member of a commission to
study and revise naturalization laws.
AS a result Of the report Of this COM
mission legislation was enacted creating
the Bureau of Naturalization as a spe-
cial and separate bureau. Mr.. Camp
bell was made the first commissioner of
the bureau and served until 1922, when
he retired. Subsequently, he was ap-
pointed a member of the Immigration
Board of Review, serving for year.
Mr.. Campbell was born August Z.
1853, in Lynchburg. Va, the &on Of the
late N Henry Campbell and the late
Mary C. Campbell. He received his
early education at Norwood, a private
school, and then at Baltimore City Col
lege and the University of Maryland
He was a member of the Maryland Bar.
He was married to Miss Fanny G.
Cabell OF Nelson County, Va. He is
survived by a son, Phillip B. Campbell.
The funeral was to be conducted at
the Church of the Hcly City. Sweden
borgian, this afternoon at 80 o'clock.
Interment Is to be at his old home at
Bremo Va.
Mr.. Campbell had been active In
church work for many years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-25
BAND CONCERTS.

BY the United States Army Band
this evening at Lincoln Park at 7:30
o'clock. William Stannard, leader, con-
Quoting; Thomas Darcy second leader:
March, THE Cathedral Of Learning"
Rocereto
Overture on How Can Bear to
Leave Thee. ...............La tann
Polonaise, On Mountain Heights"
Keisler
March, "Curro Cuchares-. Metallic
Waltz, Jolly Fellows. .Vollstedt
Selection from "Sweethearts" ). Herbert
THE Evolution Of Dixie" Lake
March, National Emblem" .Bagley
The Star Spangled Banner
BY the United States Marine Band
this evening at the Marine Barracks at
8 O'Clock. Taylor Branson, leader: Ar
thur Whitcomb, second leader:
Overture, In Bohemia, Opus 49,"
"Opus 81. Tschaikowsky
Cornet solo. Fantasia Capricciose,"
Musician winfred Kemp
Grand fantasia, :Lohengrin". Wagner
Intermezzo, Petite Byouterie". =. .Bohm
'Adagio Elegiaque". Wieniawski
''Marche au Supplice," from Sym
phonic Fantastique," Opus II, Beriioz
Jupiter" from the suite Planets"
Marines hymn. 1.-THE Halls Of Monte.
.:Tas star spaaxlsa zannaas -,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-25
KEY BRIDGE RITES
HONOR WAR A|RNEN
Memorial Services Also Held
at Hospitals and
Cemeteries.

Memorial services for airmen, who
lost their lives in the World War. were
held IN the center OF Key Bridge yes
terdAy, vixen an Army plane and two
Navy planes few over the bridge and
ArlinA on National Cemetery, dropping
red pcA ,pies.
Two services also were hsld at st.
ElizabeAfs Hospital, one In the morn
ing and the other in the afternoon, in
memory tf veterans who have died at
the Institution and services also were
held at otA er cemeteries.
At the kay Bridge service two dozen
homing pigA ons were released by Bow
Scouts as a ATynnbol of the men of the
air who have died. The service other
wise consisted OF massing OF colcrs
by members q the Women's Relief
Corps and the Daughters of Veterans
Chaplain C. r. Neyman. U. S. N. de-
livered the invoa alton, and the bene-
diction was given by Chaplain Ralph
c. Delbert. U. S. A. Others taking part
were Sergt. Frank Witchie. u. S. A.,
who sounded Taps" a roll call BY
Lang Scibbet. CHIEF bugler OF the Boy
Scouts; the singing Of America" by
Miss Jeannette Bakert singing of The
Star Spangled Bannef" by Miss Baker
and poem dedicated to deceased air
men. read by Mrs. Mary NJ. North and
another tribute by Mrs. r.. Helen Temple
Speakers at Hospital.
DR.. William A. White, superintendent
OF ST. Elizabeth's Hospital; J. G. Yaden
OF the United Spanish War Veterans
and Benjamin F. Motley were the
principal speakers at the afternoon
services held in Hitchcock Hall, at the
hospital
Musical selections were played by the
Marine Band and songs were rendered
by Mrs. Elsie J. Reilly and Miss Jeanette
z. MacCaffrey. Lincolns Gettysburg
address was read by Gerald r. NC
Gillicuddy, commander Of Miles Camp.
The services at the cemetery were
marked by decoration Of graves by mem
bers Of the. Nelson A, Miles Camp,
United Spanish War Veterans Taps
were sounded by Patrick Mcmahon OF
Miles Camp
The spirit of Memorial day will cul-
inmate in the official observance at
Arlington National Cemetery next Sum
day, but yesterday services were held
at a number of other cemeteries where
former service men are buried. Exer-
ciSes we're. held at Mount Oiivet, Har-
mony, Wocdlawn and Payne, and graves
were decorated at Cedar Hill, Fort Lin
coin, Rock Creek and the Hebrew
Cemeteries.
Services mt Mount Oaivet.
John H. Byers made the address at
Mount Olivet Cemetery, the program
being under the auspices OF the Sons
of Union Veterans of the Civil War and
the American Legion. Rev. Francis J.
Hurney, chaplain Of Vincent B. Costello
Post Of the Legion, gave the invocation.
Jacob N. Halper. commander Of the
post, and Conidr. William L. jenkins of
Lincoln Camp, No. 2, Sons OF Union
Veterans, spoke. =.
Washington High School Cadets fred
three volleys over graves In Harmony
Cemetery. where j. 8. Coage,. recorder OF
deeds of the District Of Columbia, made
the address. Gen. Loga1a's order estab-
fishing Memorial day was read by Mrs.
Julia M. Hamilton, president OF the
Charles Sumner Womens Relief Corps,
and Rev. r. w. Brooks. pastor of Lin
coin Congregational Temple. opened
with prayers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-25
TWO EXECUTED FOR FOUR
DEATHS IN DYNAMlTING
Pair Convicted Nearly Year Ago
for Blowing Up Mine Pay Car
Carrying $4,000.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BELLEFONTE, Pa, May 25.-Sigis-
mund Szachewicz. 25. and John Nafus,
20, convicted OF murder in the first de-
gree for the killing of four persons In
the dynamiting Of a coal company paw
car at Warrior Run in January 1890
we're eiectrocuted in the Rockview Peni-
Tertiary today
Neither Of the men showed any emo
ton as they were led into the death
room.
SzacheWicz lived IN Wilkes-Barre and
Nafus in Plymouth Township. Luzerne
County. They were convicted nearly a
year ago for blowing up Glen Allen
Coal CO. pay car carrying $50 900.
The four men who met instant death
were Arthur Webb, payn1asfer: James
Shovlin, section foreman: Martin Bruins
section foreman, and Frank Brezinski,
q miner.
The crime for which the two men
were executed was one OF, the most
daring ever perpetrated in Luzerne
County. The payEhaSser ana others
were travelling in an old box freight
car lifted up as q temporary ONCE. At
q point where the railroad entered the
mountains there was a terrific double
explosion. The car was blown to pieces
and the pay. roll scattered. The ex-
pl0Hion caused such havoc that the rob-
befs were frightened away without
picking up any OF the scattered money
and most Of 1t was recovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-25
SCAFFoLD COLLAPSE
TOLD GRAND JURY
Ten witnesses Are Presented to
Body Probing Death in
Accident.

The District grand jury today heard
testimony in connection with the COL
lapse May Is Of scaffold at the Stuart
Junior High School. which resulted In
the death of Nathaniel Mozon, col
cred, one OF the workmen.
Ray n. Rouse superintendent for the
w. p. Rose Co., contractor for the erec-
ton Of the building. and Orbia L. Bor-
deaux, foreman Of carpenters. were held
by the coroner's jury as responsible for
the death OF the workman.
Assistant United States Attorney Mil
ford r. Schwartz presented today's wit
nesses to the grand jury. They in
cluded John w. Hunt, STA Fourth
street; Benjamin Pleat, l108 Queens
street northeast; Peter NJ Hart, 2l5
Third street: Emmitt H. Pope, Bladens-
burg Nd; Charles z. York, Goldsboro,
N. c.: Ike F. Rochelli, Kingston, N c.:
Raymond Harris. 1921 Linden street
northeast Ernest e. Kanode, 604 e
street northeast; Charles e. Mansfield,
Is Seventh street southeast, and DR.. A.
Magruder Macdonald. deputy coroner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-25
VIVIAN GORDON'S
MURDER IS SOLVED
Death Car Drivers Comics
sion Names Harry Stein
as Actual Slayer.
By the Aisoeiatsd Press. !. /.

oS the jASsoClhtSu FfetS,
NEW YORK. May 25.--The murder
Of Vivian Gordon, which had baffied
police fer three months, was marked as
solved today by Commissioner Null
rooney, as result OF q confession BY
the man who drove the automobile
which took her 0nsa e'ride. = &:
The1qomtntssioner. who received per-
sonai Eratulations from Mayor Walk
er for obtaining me confession, an
nounced that -four men we're under ar
rest-two charged With murder and two
as material witnesses the death of
the red-headed beauty, who offered to
give information about police graft from
vice. s4
The arrest Of Harry Schlitten, q
chauffeur Of Newark, N. j., was kept
secret three days.
duplicates Harry Stein.
Schlitten, the police said, implicated
Harry Stein. already indicted for the
murder, as the actual killer and Samuel
Greenberg as STEMS accomplice. Isl
dore English Lewis was named as the
man who helped hire the automobile
used on the death ride to Van Cort-
landt Park, where the body was dumted.
Commissioner Mulrooney in repeating
Schlitten's confession said the four men
planned the murder and lured the
woman on the ride by telling her that
Greenberg had e250.0oo worth of dia-
mcnds that he was generous with"
She went. along. and there was a
terrific struggle. but finally a rope was
wound round her neck and Stein, Mr..
Mulrooney said. pulled 1t taut.
The commissioner refused to disclose
the motive.
A Bronx grand jury has already in
qicted Stein. Schlitten was arrested
once before, but released for lack of
evidence. Two detectives Swallowed him
until his re-arrest last week.
Jewels and Coat Traced.
Police said they had traced iewerly
and mink coat belonging to Miss
Gordon. and had found the garage
where the death car was hired.
Mayor Walker rushed to Headquarters
on learning of the arrest and criticized
newspapers for printing editorials at
the time OF the murder asserting that
Vivian Gordon was murdered by the
Police Department to close hsr mouth
as q witness against policemen appear
ing Ia the magistrates investigation -
Miss Gordon wrote Samuel Seabury.
referee Of the appellate divisions in
quiry into Magistrates Courts, Offering
to give information about framing of
women by policemen. The letter was
disclosed after she had been slain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-25
ROOSEVELT CONFERRING
ON PORTO RICO AFFAIRS
Discussion With ofncials will Con-
tinue for Balance of
Week.
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
Gov. Theodore Roosevelt OF Porto
Rico today continued his conferences
with Government officials concerning
island affairs.
he conferred during the week end
With President Hoover at the latter
Rapidan camp. The Governor came
70 this country primarily, however. 10
discuss business projects with group
IN New YEA.
he expectA " be In Washington for
yne remainder Of the week and then
20 to New York He will return TO
Porto Rico late In June.
Mrs. Roosevelt also was a guest Of
President and Mrs. Hoover at camp.
while In Washington they are the
guests Of Mrs. Alice Roosevelt Long
worth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-25
F0UR-DAY BATTLE"
PLANNED OFF cAPES
Coast Artillery to Defend Bay
From Enemy" Navy Trying
to Force Way to Capital.
BY the Associated Press.


NORFOLK, Va, May 25.-A four
day battle" between Coast Artillery
defenses of Chesapeake Bay and an
enemy" feet attempting to force its
way between the Virginia capes To strike
at Washington will be staged this week.
The battle, annual tactical maneuveF
between the Army and Navy, viii get
under way tomorrow morning, with the
Black" Fleet in command of Rear Ad-
miral 0. @. Murfin and the hand forces
directed by Brig Gen. Stanley D. En-
bick. commanding Fort Monroe.
The maneuvers are based upon the
assumption that the Panama Canal has
been destroyed, While the battle feet Is
racing around the Horn, 1t is the
enemy's purpose to level Fort Mon
roe and Fort Story and steam on 10
strike at Washington.
The attacking feet. led by Admiral
Murfin's flagship, the cruiser Omaha,
will consist of the cruisers Milwaukee
and Cincinnati and Destroyer Squadron
8 and 2.
Light naval craft in this. area viii
combine with blimps and airplanes from
Langley Field to assist the land forces
in repelling the attack.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-25
STUDENT DRILL FOE
DROPPED BY OHIO U.
Professor, Opposed to Policy of Mil
itary Training, Loses Re-
newal of Contract.


COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 25.-Prof.
Herbert A. Miller of the sociology &C.
partment of Ohio State University will
be dropped from the faculty next year,
II became known today when the uni
versity failed to renew his contract
OfhcialS of the university and Prof.
Miller refused to comment
Recently Prof. Miller came into the
limelight when he opposed compulsory
military training for students. The
trustees, In statement decided to con-
tinue compulsory training, and Presi-
dent George w. Rightmire said the fac
ulty members and students who were
criticiZing certain conditions were not
under any obligation to remain at the
university
Prof. Miller recently returned from
abroad. where he was closely associated
with the non violence campaign of Ma
hatma Gandhi in India.
Prof. Miller, native Of Tuftonboro,
N. H.. was educated in Dartmouth,
Harvard and the University of Chicago
He married Elizabeth Northway Cra-
vath of Nashville, Tenn. in 1903.
Since 1925 he had been professor of
sociology at Ohio State. He previously
had been an instructor at Oberlin Col
lege, Olivia tMich) Collsge and an IN
structor IL Latin and Greek In Fisk
University.