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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
SHOOTING SUSPECT CAUGHT BY POLICE
Gager Wins Case
 Brought By Barlows
SlS,OOO Verdict Wiped Out-New Trial May Be
 Instituted

John H. Cassidy. appearing in be- half of the Barlow Bros company took an appeal from Judge Booths decision to the supreme court.
 The appeal was argued before the high court by Attorney Bron- son and Attorney Walter D. Tor rance from the office of Carmody X Thoms for Attorney Gager ana Attorney Cassidy and Attorney VII liam T. Keavney presented the plaintiffs side.
 In its decision which was writ ten by Chief Justice William B. Maltbie the statement Is made that no error Is found in Judge Booths decision. It also points out that the conduct of Attorney Gager is mot only not wilful misconduct but would appear to be the only reasonable coiIrse he could have taken unless the entire plan were to be abandoned" The decision adds further, Again, the conduc. of the defendant in suggesting to the second mortgagee that it pro- ceed with its foreclosure rather than bring one himself could not reasonably be held wilfuI miscon- duct. Indeed 1t seems 10 have been an exercise of sound judgment on his part"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
FEDERATION OF WOMEN DEMOCRATS
Holding Session To-day at Home of Mrs Fannie
 Dixon WeIch
MANY NOTABLES THERE

About 40 local women left Wa terbury this morning, headed by Mrs Henry A. Hayden, president of the local Women's Democratic Club, to attend a statewide gather ing of the Connecticut Federation of Women's Democratic Clubs at Columbia, the summer home of Mrs Fannie Dixon Welch. The meeting was expected to be an in- teresting one in view of the fact that it marks, practically, the first anniversary of the boom of Gov ernor W. l.. Cross for the office of chief executive of the state.
 "The Jeffersonian," q news paper, Issued by the federation, was to make it's initial appearance ak this afternoons meeting. The paper will be issued from time to time and will discuss matters of interest to the democrats of Con- necticut. Mrs Hayden of this city is yice-chairman of the state feder- ation. Mrs Welch is chairman, and is also vice. e-chairman of the democratic state central commit tee.
 Inclpded among todays speakers are National Committeeman Archi- bald McNeiI, Congressman William Tlerney of Stamford, Congressman Augustine Lonergan of Hartford, Mayor F. T. Buckingham of Bridgeport and Labor Commis- sioner Joseph Tone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
WON FAME IN SPITE
 OF HANDICAPS
Rev Mir Cline Mentioned
 Many Such People in Address at The Elton
BEFORE KIWANIS CLUB

Those with serious physical handicaps who have achieved the top in their respective lines of en- deavor, and who reached the pin- nacle of success despite these afflic- tions, are worthy of respect and admiration said Rev Thomas 5. Cline, rector of Christ Episcopal church in Watertown, speaking to the members of the Kiwanis club at the Elton to-day. M
 He called attention to the late Charles Steinmetz, the noted elec- trica1 wizard, who made himself q world wide figure by his findings in the world of electricity. Although a dwarf in physique. this man was undoubtedly a giant in mind," said the speaker.
 Helen Keller, too. now national figure, Is cultured and splendidly educated woman albeit the fact that she is blind. She started life with a handicap which was dis couraging in the extreme but con- quered all the hazards which befell her.
 Miss Keller Is one of the out standing personalities in America o-day," he went on.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15

Attorney William W. Gager has won the case brought against him
 by Barlow Bros company, accord ing to a decision rendered late yes
 terday by the state supreme court of errors. The verdict of $1S,- SS1.27 which was rendered against
 him by a superior court jury here
 last November now stands wiped ont. The supreme court ruled on the decision of Judge John Rufus Booth who set aside the large ver- dict on application of defendants s counsel. The high court finds no error in Judge Booths decision ana thus the case automatically comes back for a new trial should the plaintiff desire to press 1t.
 The case is considered among the local law fraternity to be the most important of its kind ever tried and completed here. It IS given importance because IL per mits a. lawyer 10 know just where he stands when he assumes & trus- teeship.
 Suit was brought by the Barlow Hros for $15,000 damages on the grounds that he was guilty of will ful misconduct in his position as trustee for the Trinity Apartments, in that he did not live up to an aoreement concerning the pay n,ent of contract creditors. Bar low Bros was one of the contract creditors. all of whom signed
 waivers on their respective me-
 chanics liens placed as Q security
 for the payment to them for serv- ices and labor furnished in the con struction of the Prospect stree, partment building. It was alleged that these waivers were signed
 with the understanding that any
 moneys received by the defenoant trustee were to be disbursed pro
 rata among the contract creditors
 If wa. further alleged that the de, fendant did receive moneys ant
 did make preference in payments to other creditors. It was also al Iered that he was responsible TOT inc foreclosure of & second mort
 gage on the apartment building. Attorney Gager was appointec
 trustee when Patrick H. Carroi
 was unable to proceed with the completion of the apartment buiid- ing due to lack of capital.
 After the superior court 1ur!
 brought back it's large verdlc'
 against Attorney Gager, Attorney
 Nathaniel R. Bronson, representlne
 tha defendant, filed motion to have
 the verdict set aside. The motion
 was sustained by Judge Booth whe
 presided over the case. Attorney
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
OBITUARY

SIBERIAN - Miss Margaret sheeran, aged sS years, died yes- terday afternoon at St Lucien's home in New Britain. She was a resident of Hartford for many years coming there from Ireland.
 She is survived by one sister, Mrs Ravens of Ireland, and several nephews and nieces in Hartford and Waterbury. The body was brought to the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, from where the funeral will be held to- morrow morning at 8:15 o'clock to St Francis Xavier church where a requiem mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in new St Joseph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15

uania ana came to this city about 25 years ago.
 Mrs Gudonis is survived by her husband, Walter Gudonis: three sons, Joseph, John and Frank; two daughters, Anna and Helen: q brother, Frank Glodenis, all of this city and Q sister. Mrs Anna Waiciudis of Lithuania.
 The funeral will take place Fri day morning at s:30 o'clock from the home to St Joseph's church al 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
DANIEL PALANTIO
 ACCIDENTALLY UURT

Daniel Palantio. 16. of 57 Jearl street suffered a knife wound in his right thigh this afternoon and was taken to St Mary's hospital for treatment. He is not considered seriously injured. According to a re- port of the accident the boy was closing door when he accidental ly stabbed himself in the leg with the knife he was carrying.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
Stany Locked Up
 At Beacon Falls;
 Victim Improved
Father Discounts Theory That Son Intended Shooting Him as Result of Old Quarrel Report of Con- fession By Lad

to-day with his apprehension. He was taken immediately 10 the Beacon Falls barracks for a quiz. zayiso, who is recovering from his wound, is unable to identify his as- sailant. He obtained but a glimpse of the form of a man running after the shots were fired.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15

The very minute you put your feet in TIE bath you can feel cool comfort-comfort that lasts for 24 hours--soaking in as all ache and pain are drawn out. Acids and poiQons-the cause of pain, bad odoSs, itching. burning and swell ing--are destroyed. Tired muscles soothed and revived. Tender feet made hardy-ready to carry you happily on your way. All druggists sell TIZ tablets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15

Weather conditions prevailing over Europe generally are nov be- ing made known in all principal countries by means of an elaborate system of broadcasting, reports be- ing sent out four times a day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15

vero too strong for the Hills and won 21 to 17 and 21 to II Whlie the Army fell before the Pastimes 21 to 8 and 21 to 6. The Navy had httle opposition afforoeo them from the Indians ana won 21 to 6 and 21 to IF.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15

MacLEILAN--Lil Perkins, age A years, wife of Alexander s. Mcclellan of New Haven, died yes- terday afternoon in New Haven.
 She is survived by her mother and father, four brothers, Albert, Clifford and Percy of New Haven and Frank of Detroit; and one sis ter, Mrs Walter Wilson of Water bury.
 The funeral will be held to- morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock in New Haven. Interment will take place in Hamden Plains cemetery.
 ZAPPONE - Mrs Maria (Vale- rio) Zappone, wife of Antonio Zappone of Tarbell avenue, Wa tertown, Conn, died this morning at her home. She was 63 years of age and was born in Italy, coming to this country 35 years ago and has been resident of Oakville and Waterbury for 35 years.
 She is survived by one son John two daughters. Mrs John Tringa and Mrs Albert Martinson, both of Oakyille, three grandchildren, one brother, Antonio Valerie of Water bury and one sister, Mrs James Testa of Elkhart, Indiana.
 The funeral will take place Fri day morning at 8:30 from the home to St Mary's Magdalene's church in Oakvil1e where a mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Cal vary cemetery.
 GUDONIS-Mrs Lucy Gudoni3 age 46 years of 810 Bank street | died yesterday afternoon at the Isolation hospital after a brief i'll. ness. She was a native of Lith-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
FUNERALS

The funeral of Thomas Sonder- man took place at 8:30 o'clock this morning to St Francis Xavier's church where services were con- ducted at o'clock by Rev John Dillon. Burial was in Calvary cem- etery. The pallbearers were Thom- as and Robert Grady and William and Francis Dunn.
 Funeral services for John Wer- ner were held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Clark funeral home, 20 State street, Rev Joseph O. Todd officiating. Burial was in new Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of John Parello will take place tomorrow morning from the home on Martone street to St Mary Magdalene's church at o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery with military services.
 Funeral services for Mrs Mary Sherwood Salmon were held yes terday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, with Rev Richard Hegarty of the First Methodist church officiating. The body was sent to Easton, Conn, where fur ther services were conducted by Rev MT Hubbard. Burial took place in Weston, Conn.
 The funeral of k. Herbert Doo- little took place yesterday after noon from his home in Cheshire with Rev Harry Bainton officiat- ing. Interment took place in Hill side cemetery, Cheshire. The bear CTS were Marshall Wellis, Charles Nelson, Louis Peck, Louis Payne, Birdsey Norton and John Finn. The funeral of Mrs Caterina Samela will be held tomorrow morning at 9:45 o'clock from her
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15

Funeral services for Paul Czeski were held this afternoon at 3 o. clock at his home, 1643 South Main street, with Rev Joseph O.. Todd officiating.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15

Funeral services for Mrs Esther l.. Austin were held at 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the Clark funeral home, 20 State street. The body was taken to Churchtown, N. Y, this morning for burial
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15

sHEERAN--In New Britain July 14 1881 Miss Margaret Sheeran of Hartford. Funeral Thursday morn ing at S15 o'clock to St Francis Xavier church. Burial in new St Joseph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
DIED.

GUDONIs--In this city July 14. 1891 Mrs Lucy Gudonis of 810 Bank St. Funeral Friday morning at s:5o o'clock to St Joseph's church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15

RAsMUssEN-In this city July IS, 1881 Robert Scott Rasmussen of zs7 Bradley Ave. Funeral Friday aft ernoon at 2:30 o'clock. Burial In Prospect cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15

ZAPPONE-Ip this city July 10, ia21 Mrs Mtria (Valerio) Zappone of Watertown. Ct. Funeral Friday morning at 8:30 o'clock to st Mary Maedalene's church. Burial Tn Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15

The funeral of William D. Odell of Chestnut avenue, Watertown, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, with Rev Clarence F. Wells of Wa tertown officiating. Burial will take place in New Milford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15

home on North Beacon street to st
 Lucy's church where a solemn high
 reouiem mass will be celebrated at
 10:s0 o'clock. Burial will take
 place in the family plot in Calvary
 cemetery. s@' Bq
 The funeral of Mrs Anna
 Mazeika was held yesterday morn ing at s:30 o'clock from her home on Alder street to St Joseph's church where a solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated at 0 clock by Rev Joseph J. Valentie- jus. Interment was in the family plot in Calvary cemetery. The
 bearers were: Alfred SaduIa, Jo- seph Armstrong, John Yanovich.
 Jules and Joseph Lnsky and John A m broZaitis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-24
.ANNULS MARRIAGE
OF 13YEAR-OLDG GIRL
Hindu Court Finds Bride and
Husband Violated Law
of Caste.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
JALGAON, South India. September
24.-AmericanS In India are interested
in curious case illustrative of the
strong Hindu prejudice against inter-
caste marriages. It involves rich
elderly Marwari merchant named
Nandlal, who brought suit in the local
courts to annul his recent marriage to
JaSoda, an Indian girl Of Is, who was
born in New York.
Nandlal based his suit on the grounds
he was deceived by the girls guardians
with regard to her caste. Jasoda's pa
rents were Brahmins, the highest Hindu
caste: they died when she was quite
young. and until a year ago she lived
in New York. Then she was brought
to India and to this town by Mayaku
Malta, who planned to secure an In
dian husband for her. But no bride
A marriage agent, Babulala, was con-
suited, with the result that he suggested
Nandlal as husband.
Girls Caste Misrepresented.
Now Nandlal is Vaisya, a caste
lower by two degrees than Brahmin. IL
was necessary to represent to him that
Jasoda was also Vaisya, for marriage
to woman of caste superior to his
..
Nandlal inspecting the child Jasoda
and finding her suitable, paid a hand
some marriage fee to the agent and to
the brides guardians. An elaborate
wedding was held and the young girl
went to live in the household of her S.
year-old husband with his two other
wives. But before the wedding day was
over Nandlal learned of the fraud prac-
ticed upon him. Promptly he returned
his bride to her home and the next day
brought an action to nullify the union.
The courts judgment has just been
announced. It grants that, according
to Hindu Shastras the marriage must
be considered void. The judge inter-
prets the law in favor of this custom
and nullifies all claims on the side
either OF the wife or the husband.
s. Girl Gets $7OO In Gold.
But taking into consideration the
large income of Nandlal, the humili-
alton of the girl and the fact that she
had no part in arranging the deception,
the judge rules that Nandlal must pay
her compensation Of $700 in gold,
plus 5000 to the Servants of India So
ciety, In whose care Jasoda has been
placed by court order.
Since the episode took place in an
Indian state, where the Sarda act, re-
Gently promulgated in British India to
prohibit marriage Of girls under IA does
not apply, no action could be taken on
that score.
American consular authorities here
are investigating the girls history and
may attempt to secure custody, as obvi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-24
Science
Bears In Ecuador Build
Nests in Trees.

Bears that build nests in treetopS
ana climb with the agility of squirrels
are described in communication to
the American Society of Mammalogists
by DR.. @. H. H. Tate OF the American
auseufn OF Natural History.
These are the specialized bears of the
ANDES. one OF the rarest Of all living
animals, which have seldom been OBJ
served by naturalists. Tate's descrip-
ton is based on his own Observations
OF single pair and those of an Ecua-
dorian collector, A. NJ. Olalla, who
hunted for him.
according to Olalla, these rare ami
mas appear once every year upon
monntainsides In Eastern Ecuador to
iced on the ripe fruit of a certain tree.
Tney construct large nests in the tree
tops" he says, from which they sally
forth daily to feed and to which they
return 10 sleep. These shelters are
made In a leisurely manner. only a
few sticks per day, so that when YOU
ind few boughs thrown together in
a tree you know that the bear is in
the neiehborhood and that he will be
there for at least some weeks. When
you return about a week later YOU find
the nest finished" He speaks of the
bears as running through the treetops
like squirrels"
Tate came upon the feeding place
OF Q pair. They were feeding on the
1rult OF q palm tree from-.S0 to 100
feet high, and evidently were climbing
the trees and bringing down the fruit
to eat at leisure on the ground. Some
trees showed evidence that they had
been climbed several times. The bears
evidently powerful creatures. broke
down some of the smaller palms to pet
the fruit without the labor of climbing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-24
JOEIN BARRYMORE ACCEPTS BID
TO ACT IN BICENTENNIAL PLAY
George Washington Drama
Next June to Have IN
saIaried Stars.
Robert Downing, Retired,
viii Take Part in Thes.
plan Celebration.

John Barrymore, for years an out
standing figure in the American theater,
is the latest star to advise the District
OF Columbia Bicentennial Commission
OF his willingness to participate in the
George Washington play to be per-
formed in honor of the first President
on the Monument grounds next June.
In announcing the acceptance by Mr..
Barrymore of the commissions invita-
ton to take an important role in the
play next year, Arnold Kruckman,
director of the body, stated that en-
thusiastic reponses are being received
from all over the country and abroad.
Other Stars Accept.
Other notables of the stage who have
signifled their intention to take part
in the play include: Doris Keane, who
cabled her willingness from London,
where she Is now playing; Ellen Beach
Yaw, one of the worlds famous operate
stars; Frederic March, Margaret Dale,
Taylor Holmes, Tully Marshall and Gus
Edwards.
In accepting invitations to play i'm
portant roles in the Washington drama
here next June" Mr.. Kruckman said
today. these artists are moved by sin
cere patriotism. as the commission is
unable to compensate them for their
services"
Robert Downing to Appear.
Robert Downing, one of the famous
actors of the era of Barrett and Booth,
who is now living in Washington, will
come out Of retirement for the occasion,
Kruckman said.
The encouraging response to the in
vitations of the commission, which in
clude acceptances. not only by some of
the foremost personages of the modern
stage, but many stage and screen head
liners of an earlier day, is regarded by
the District George Washington BIZ
centennial Commission as q happy
augury Of its artistic success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-24

Dollar saving tares for your
week end trip or a journey
across the Continent. There
are hundreds Of others
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-24
GIGANTIC MASS|NG
OF COLORS PLANNED
Military Order of World War
Cooperating With District
BicentenniaI Unit.

The District of Columbia Chapter Of
the Military Order of the World War
is cooperating with the District of CO.
lumbia George Washington Bicenten-
NAL Commission In Arrangements for
staging an impressive ce; emory OF the
massing of the colors on a scale Of
magnitude not previously attempted. on
Memorial Sunday in May of next year,
1t was announced today by the COM
mission.
The order also is working with the
commission on plans for appropriate
ceremonies on Army day. April s; Flag
day, June IA. and | n connection with
the George Washington pageant play,
June % to Is.
Capt. McCalIum in Charge.
Capt. Arlington A. McCallum is chair
man of a special committee preparing
plans for the participation of the local
chapter of the Military order of the
World War in the Memorial Sunday
program. Other members of the COM
mittee include Maj. Charles Demonet
and Capt. Edwin S. Bethlehem, jr.
The annual ceremony of the massing
of the colors on the Sunday preced-
ing Memorial day, which has custom
arily been held in the natural amphi-
theater within the Washington Cathe-
dral Close. will be held next year on the
Monument Grounds in the shadow of
the monster shaft which stands as q
memorial to George Washington, the
commission states.
zoo Delegates Assured.
The Military Order of the World War,
through its committee, expects to inter-
est all arms of the military service
here in its memorial field ceremony.
There are assurances already that more
than 200 military, patriotic and civic
organizations will send delegations to
the exercises.
President Hoover and his cabinet and
members of the diplomatic corps and
other high Government officials will
be invited to attend the ceremonies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-24
Gas Test Effective,
Red Spots on Shirts
Of Officers Testify
Airplanes Spray Column
With Dye, Effecting
80 Pct. Casualties.

BY the size Of their laundry bills OFF,
GERS of the Army Chemical Warfare
School have been able to judge how
effective will be the laying of poison
gas by airplanes in case of war.
To determine just how effective such
an attack would be, the officers Of the
school, at Edgewood Arsenal, Md, went
out to represent column of infantry
on the road.
The gas attack was made by three
Army attack planes. flown by Lieuts.
Reuben Hood. element leader; Thomas
L. Taylor and Ellis D. Shannon. To
simulate gas, they carried fluid tinted
with red dye.
Surprising the column of officers be-
fore they had an opportunity to deploy,
the Air Corps officers sprayed them
with the dye solution. A check showed
that, on the basis of dye found en- the
officers white shirts, the Air Corps had
effected 80 per cent casualties on the
column.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-24
LORD BYNG TO RETIRE
War Hero to Quit as Head of Scot
land Yard This Month.

LONDON, September "a (P.-Lord
Bying of Vimy. former Governor
General of Canada, an outstanding
World War figure and commissioner OF
London police since 1928, informed his
officers at Scotland Yard today that
he will retire at the end of this month.
In 1929 he suffered severe illness
and went to South Africa to recuperate.
Recently he became i'll again and spent
some time in the South Of France.
There were rumors then that he would
resign as the head Of Scotland Yard, but
these were denied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-24

following a maldistribution and short
age of gold and the destruction of the
purchasing power of large part of the
Orient and Latin America"
The Montanan said he was greatly
interested in reports that Great Britain
desires an international conference on
the gold problem and said he hoped
England could be induced to consider
silver as well as gold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-24

for the game may be played for points.
As the ball is hurled from the tee. IL
spins around a bowl and finally finds
It's way into enc OF the stalls. The In
terror Of the bowl is an exact repro
a Larger sale
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-24
Golf and Roulette.

A new outdoor pastime and which has
found favor in the western part CT tbs
country combines the features OF golf
and roulette. You, may gamble with 1t
IL you want. but this Is not necessary