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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
Local Bills Sidetracked We're Leave of Absence to County Detective filling Dr Faber Bill; Road to Waterville
It Is Possible That Leave Oi Absence Will Come t0 Alling Later on - l93l Session Broke in a Gen. eral Game of Hilarity
(By Democrat Stan Man)

Hartford, May 27.-The 1881 ses- sion of the General Assembly passed into history early this afternoon. With the adjournment of both house and senate three bills of in terest to Waterbury and Waterbur-s ians "died" in committee.
 The usual celebration, which fol- lows the termination of a term was staged by the legislators Cheers, songs and speeches featured the impromptu program. Some ot the Flaw makers" made their first and last appearance in this session. Some, who have held office for years, anticipate returning in 1883 l. was a rather unusual session for republicans, having a majority in both branches of the legislature, but the rare experience of democrat governor.
 The bills that committees failed to report on and which of course means that they have been tossed into the basket were those, granting two-years leave of absence from duty of County Detective Roland AL ling of Waterbury, restoration of citizenship privileges to Dr George Faber and the proposed linking of Thomaston avenue from West Main street, Waterbury, to WaterviIie, to the state highway system. The last | two measures were sponsored by Senator Joseph H. LAwlor of Water bury.y 2sga
 While the committee made no re- r(Continued on Page 2.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
Criminal Term
 Of High Court
 Opens Tuesday
Heavy Docket With Many Important Cases Will Come Before Judge Me- Evoy-Among the Cases Are State Trooper, George Herr, Manslaugh- ter, and Banker Russo of This City
GRAND JURY MAY
 ALSO CONVENE

One of the heaviest dockets in the criminal term of superior court in a good many years will be called next Tuesday at the opening of the June term of court. Judge Frank P. Me- Evoy will preside. There are 62 cases ranging from murder to theft, on the docket. States Attorney Law renee L. Lewis has been busily en- gagged preparing the cases for trial. An assistant states attorney would have come in handy had an ap- pointment been made by the legisla- ture.
 Taking prominence among the cases to be called is that of George Herr, state trooper, charged with manslaughter. He had been charged with aggravated assault but after the finding of Coroner John Mon- zani which found the trooper guilty of criminal negligence in the death of Mrs Walker. Bridgeport negress, the charge was changed to man. slaughter. Harold Richter, also charged with aggravated assault in
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
PINNED BENEATH ROCK, HE ASKED FOR CIGARETTE
Advised Rescuers to Harry Along-He Was Finally Taken Out of the Hole

Lowell, Mass, May 27.-(UP)- The lower part of his body pinned helplessly under a two-ton boulder, Roger Deering, 21, asked for cig- arctic and calmly directed police and firemen who dug frantically to release him. Deering was pulled from his trap late yesterday after a half hour of excrutiating pain and was taken to St Johns hospital where it was found his legs and thighs had been badly bruised and cut but that no bones had been broken.
 He had been working to remove the huge stone from his lawn and had dug hole on one side of the obstruction with the intention of rolling the rock into it when the stone slipped and trapped him. With the arrival of rescuers, Deering asked weakly for a cigaretet and said: q can hold out as long as you fellows but you had better hurry along"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
ALBERT B.
 FALL GOES
 HIGHER UP
Asks Supreme Court for Review of His Conviction
 One Year Sentence Is Hanging Over His Head

Washington, May 27--(UP)-Al- bert B. Fall to-day asked the su- preme court to review his convic- tion on a charge of accepting a s100,000 bribe from Edward l.. Doheny.
 This step will enable the court to act next Monday on the appeal of the former interior secretary. He was convicted and sentenced to a year in jail on the bribery count in connection with the Elk Hills, Cal, oil lease during the Harding administration.
 Provision was made by the court last Monday to act on applications for review in criminal cases up to the last minute before it takes its summer recess. Only if the court finds that the question of law in- volved is sufficiently grave to merit the hearing on argument will it postpone final decision until au- tumn.
 In applying for the review, Falls attorney, Frank J. Hogan, raised numerous questions regarding the procedure under which his client was convicted.
 These involve the power Fall had to make any concessions in connec- ton with the oil leases, the validity of the indictment. the right of the trial court to excuse a qualified juror at the trial, the right of the trial judge to discuss recommends tions of clemency, and the question of whether a previous acquittal of Fall and Doheny under an indict- mont growing out of the same trans action did not already decide the issue of good faith.
 Should the court decide to review
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
GILLETTE RAZOR COMPANY SUED
 FOR $7,OOO,OOO
United Cigar Stores Co Brings the Suit - Razor Co Has Suit Against Cigar Co for SIO,0OO,O 900

Newark. N. J.. May 27. (UP)-A counter suit of $7,000.000 against the Gillette Safety Razor Go by the United Cigar Stores Go of America has been filed in the United States district court here asking for dam- ages with interest for breach of con- tract dated July 20, 1927.
 Less than two weeks ago, Gillette entered suit against United Cigars for $10,000.000, alleging misrepre- sentations in connection with the razor blades by United Cigars.
 The United Cigar complaint al- leges that the Gillette company had defaulted with respect to a payment of $312,500 due under the contract to United Cigar Stoes on May l.. 1881, for advertising displays and services rendered by it to the Gillette company during the preceding quar- ter and that the Gillette company had repudiated it's entire contract with United Cigar Stores aggregat- ing $7,000,000 over the next six years until the expiration of the To- year contract on August 1, 1887.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27

New York. May 27-(UP)-A IT, year-oid woman typhoid carrier. who is believed to have been the cause or two persons dying from the disease and of spreading it to IS others, was under department of health surveil- lance today. Her name was not ro- veaied.
 The i7 persons were stricken after the wedding of Charlotte Wilmot anu William Jackson of MI vernon; Mrs Jackson and her aunt, Mrs Etnel Wilmot swathel, wife of Councilman Joseph II. swathcl of stamford Conn.. were tho most seriously strick 1. en, Mrs Jackson died Friday ana her aunt died four days later. Ar. proximAteiy 100 persons At'ehoe" tho party after the wedding anu health ofieers have advised these persona io be examined inmediatslS. in addition te the 10 new seihs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
LIFE SENTENCE ! FOR NEPHEW , WHO V ].
 KILLED HIS AUNT
Got But $4 in the Robbery That Ended in Murder Second Life Term By the Same Judge

Boston, May 27-CUP)--Bernardo
 g.. Thompson, 27. of Boston, to-day had begun a life sentence imposed
 for a murder committed during a
 robbery which netted him a little more than $4. In superior court at Lawrence. yesterday, he pleaded guilty to a charge of second degree mur der of his aunt, Mrs K. Edith Thompson Wight, a department store detective who was killed with a
 blackjack at her Saugus home July 16 last.
 Thompson was given the life sen- tence by Judge Louis s. Cox, the
 same justice who only "A hours previously had imposed similar term upon Russell B. Noble, IT,
 known as Haverhill's model boy and admitted hammer-slayer Of Mrs Clara E. c. Ellis. wealthy widow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27

Boston. May 27-(UP)-saiior George Haley of the U. s. s. wain- wright was eseorting . girl friend across Boston common in the early morning hours. yesterday. when . civilian bystander passed "wise- crack"
 Sailor Haley stopped suddenly. ejared at the ioIterer. and asked for eonfIrmation Of what he thought he had heard. The civilian obllglngiy TO. peated tho remark and q fist light ensued.
 No novice at the art Of nsticuffe, Sailor Haley held his own tempo rarlly. Hut when his adveraary re' sorted Co biting and kicking tAc. tles. the sob found himself in ser'
 fi was at this stage inst the crowd watching the battle heard . srindins
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
WOMAN TYPHOID CARRIER WAS CHEST AT WEDDING PARTY AND
 TWO DEAD AND 15 ARE ILL

treated, they, have i've other persons under observation.
 Dr Charles F. Boiduan, director of the bureau of public health educa- ton, said he believed the disease had been spread through the chick en salad by the aged woman who helped prepare the food. He said the woman was unaware at the time that she was typhoid carrier and had never been affected by the disease. He said she will he placed on tho carrier list and will be required 10 con. form with tho law now applying to about :AO other carriers under sur veillance here.
 The bridegroom was not affected by eating the chicken salad. The guests who contracted the disehse lived in . wide area, which included parts of New York city. the Bronx M Vernon. Stamford. Conn, Yonk' CTS and RiversiaA cAAA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
SUBMARINE OF SOVIET RUSSIA
 MET DISASTER
Sank to Depth of $50 Feet on May P and Has Not Yet Appeared

Moscow, May 27.-UP)-The Soviet submarine No has been submerged at a depth of $50 feet since a. m. May 22 when 1t made a dive in the course of training maneuvers of the Soviet Baltic fleet. The number on board is unknown.
 Another submarine which was with the No at the time of it's descent reported to authorities. Two airplanes were sent to inspect the localities and they found oil on the water, indicating presence of the ship below.
 Search has been proceeding but the submarine has not yet been lifted. A squadron of torpedo boats was placed on guard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
NEW JERSEY WILL HAVE WET PLANKS
 IN BOTH PARTIES
Republicans Expressed the
 Views of Senator Dwight
 Morrow Democrats Had Strongest Wet Plank

Trenton, N. J., May 27 = (UP)- Both the democratic and republican parties of New Jersey will go 10 the polis this fall with a demand for repeal of the 18th amendment and restoration of state option on prohi- bition.
 Wet blanks were adopted in the platform of both parties at the con current opening sessions of their conventions here yesterday. The republicans repeated their stand or 1880, expressing the views of Sem ator Dwight w. Morrow, while the democrats went even further and demanded repeal of the Hobart State Enforcement Act and modification of the Volstead Act, pending repeal sale of light wines and beer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
PROMINENT PE0PLE ON
 LOST BOAT
Yacht "Sea Fox" Believed Lost in Long Island Sound Body of Wife of Owner Found Off N0r- Wich Shore

New York, May 27 -(UP) - Identification of the body of a young woman at Norwalk. Conn, spurred police, civilian planes and coast guard boats in a wide search today of Long Island Sound for the yacht Sea Fox which is believed to have foundered during storm with at least six persons aboard. .
 Paul Mendenhall of New York. identified the body in a Norwalk mortuary early today as that of his sister, Mrs Ethelwyn Marcia Sned- den, who put out from Kyle's ship yard in New York with her husband, Donald Snedden, owner of the speedy craft, and four or five guests sometime late Saturday or Sunday morning.
 Those reported by the Missing Persons Bureau here, to have been
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
SENSATION ENDS
 MURDER CASE OF
 YOUNG KIRKLAND
Jury All Mixed Up But De- cides On 1 to 10 Years Defense Lawyer Arrest ed-Travesty of Justice Says Prosecutor

Valparaiso, Ind, May 27-(UP)- Virgil Kirkland, 20-year-old Gary athlete, was sentenced to-day to one to 10 years in the reformatory, for the death of his 18-year-old sweet heart, Arlene Draves. during the drinking party to which he escorted her last November.
 Judge Grant Crumpacker pro- nounced the sentence under the ver- dict of the jury which convicted Kirkland last night of assault and battery, with intent to commit rape.
 Kirkland probably will be taken to the reformatory at Pendleton to- morrow. He will become eligible to parole at the end of nine months.
 Prosecutor Robert G. Estil of Gary announced that the state would oppose Kirkland's release before the maximum term of his sentence has expired.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
REAR ADMIRAL BYRD LEAPED
 TO THE ASSISTANCE OF SAILOR
 AND STREET FIGHT WAS ENDED

of brakes and saw an expensive coupe stop at nearby curb. From the car hopped middle-slzed fol- low wearing blue uniform and a cap resplendent with gold lace. He rushed to the scene and addressed Sailor Haley: ...
 "What'ssup? can help you, boyY.'
 Sailor Haley stopped fighting ana stared at tho stranger with astonisl- ment. He said nothing but took ms girl friend ny the arm and hurried away Ills opponent likewise vnn' ished.
 patroiman James V stanton. ar. rlvlns on tho scene few monuments later, recognized tho mediator as hin cid frined. ftear.Admiral ftichard c. Byrd.
 "i stopped in Co ses that the navy didn't take A licking" tho celebrated explorer anliiinsly explained.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
Al Smith And Jimmy Walker Good Rivals
 Of Amos And Andy

"A good many years ago Al ana l used to do an Amos m Andy act in Albany" commented the mayor. "The difference in payroll Is com- fort to Amos n andy"
 Smith insisted that If he and Walker ever joined the salvation Army he would play the bass drum as he wasn't so good on the tam. bourlne. He gave the tambourine to Walker. Hc then told of a man who called him from Virginia and for % minutes told him what was wrong with the democratic party there ''as though 1 didn't know"
 John n. Golden and win H. Hays were listed Rs masters of ceremonies on the blli which included f.iio performers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27

ar Nsw York, May 27.-lUPl--If Mayor James !. Walker and former Governor Alfred F. smith ever lose their present jobs. they feel they may have a good chance as "end men" or even hs radio entertainers
 They were in rare form and m re. eelyed mn ovation in their "Radio- innd' performance at Madison sauare Garden last night Tor the bsneit of the salvation Army, dc- snits inc fact they had a tougil spot" by following Amos 'n' Anay, two of the nations most popular radio performers . .,,..
 They walked into the spotlight arm In arm, Walker clad in dinner Jacket and smith in full dress. Ths mayor Introduced hle partner ana piayed "stralsht' te him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
DOCTOR SLAYER
 WILL MAKE PLEA
 OF SELF DEFENSE
Howard Vincent Bridgetts
 Killed His Cousin, Dr 6 Joseph T. Loughlin, in
 Pistol Duel

New York. May 27-(UP)-How- ard Vincent Bridgetts. 29-year-old confessed slayer of his cousin, Dr Joseph T. Loughlin, prominent Brooklyn surgeon. in duel in Ma rine park, will plead self defense when he Is brought to trial on a charge of homicide, 1t was indicated today.
 Bridretts, who had eluded the po- lice for 54 hours by attending mo- lion picture shows and riding sub WAYS before surrendering said Loughlin had accused him of telling fine surgeons wife of alleged clan destin love affairs and there had been i'll feeling between them for several months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
REVOLT IN CHINA
 CALLED ILLEGAL

Ranking. China. May 27.-(UP)-- The government controlling Canton. seat of a revolutionary movement against the China national regime, was declared illegal to-day by the central political council and puni- tive expedition was ordered to sup press it.
 The expedition was given the sup port of General Chiang kai-Shek. who as chief of the Ranking gov ernment has been the target of the reyolutionists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
.TWO-CUN CROWLEY JURY BOX WAS
 FILLED TO-DAY
Crowd in Court Room Made Up Mostly of Women and Girls as Trial Starts

Mineola, N. T., May 27-(UP)-A jury to try Francis Crowley, youth full gunman who said after his spec tacular capture that he had no chance of evading the electric chair. was obtained to-day. He is accused of killing Patrolman Frederic Hirsch who accosted Crowley and his youthful sweetheart, Helen Walsh, on a Long Island lovers lane.
 The youthful killer was at ease as the jury was completed. His curly hair was combed neatly. He munched gum vigorously and at times glanced around the crowded court room-a crowd that was made up largely of women and girls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
REFUSE TO TAKE
 PART IN VOTING
 ON PROHIBITION
Council of Twelve, Com posed of Bodies Support ing 18th Amendment, Will Keep Away

Hartford. Conn, May 37-(UP)--. The council of twelve, composed of orasnizations supporting the 18th amendmont, has decided not to par ticipate in the state prohibition ref sreisdum in 1889. The referendum viii decide whether the state Will petition congress to repeal the pro- hibitlon amendment.
 The council. which met here yes terday at w. c. T. U. headquarters, contended that constitutional meth. ods of removing amendments from inc constitution nado Tho provision for a referendum of the character proposed by Connecticut" and that inc referendum would bind neither the state legislature nor congress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
Sheriff Adamant So Sentenced Man Did
 Not See Old Mother

in Boston "as the crow fiies," an6 that perhaps Sheriff George Blunt. ing would take him by q circuitous route through Salem, home of the mother. But Sheriff Bunting
 adamant, said:
 q have no doubt that this fellow
 has given his old mother cause for tears long before this. The time for him to think of her was before he
 started on career, of crime and not now. The mittimus by which am directed to take him to state prison reads forthwith, I shal obey the law to the letter" So Col lins entered state prison last night without paying a last visit to his elderly mother.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
PISTOL FOUND IN MERIDEN WAS NOT THE MURDER GUN
Ballistic Expert Examined the Weapon and Decided Fatal Bullets Never Came From It

New Haven, Conn, May 27-(UP) The .22 calibre revolver which Coroner James J. Corrigan believed was the one with which Emily Kirk was killed in Hamden April 25. was not used to fire the bullets found in the slain girls body, Merton A. Rob- inson, ballistic expert, said to-day. Robinson, an expert employed py the Winchester Repeating Arm com pany of this city, examined the gun and slugs at the request of the cor oner. The coroner refused to discuss his interviews yesterday with MT and Mrs Charles Kirk. Emily's par ents. There is nothing new" Cor rigan said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
BUTTON OF BRISTOL AS
 CHAIRMAN
Former Mayor of His City May Be Named as Conl- promise Candidate to Head Democratic State Central Committee
(By Democrat Staff Man)

Hartford, May 27- Ex-Mayor Joseph Dutton of Bristol loomed to- day as a possible choice of the democratic party for the chairman- ship of the state central committee. With the present powers and the so- called "old guard" each fearing an outbreak of hostilities that may serve to sink the party ship, which at the last state election experien- ced a rare victory, a compromise choice for the chairmanship is being sought and today the name of ex-Mayor Dutton held the center of discussion.
 That ex-Mayor Dutton would be acceptable to both factions in the state democratic organization, is the opinion of those who are putting
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27

Lawrence, Mass, May 27.-(UP)-- After being sentenced to '12 to 15 years Imprisonment for robbery. William Y. Collins, 30. addressed Judge. Louis s. Cox in superior court here yesterday.
 "When see the light of day again as a free man, your honor, my mother will be dead. She is 70 years old. She's cripple. She can't come to see me. I can't go ta see her. I wonder if you'll allow me one last request? Will you please let me see my mother before Isstart this stretch?"
 Judge Cox pointed out that the law did not provide that the pris- oner must be taken to state prison
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
JOHN H. HILL PLEADS GUILTY

Bridgeport, Conn, May 27-(UP)-John H. Hill, for speaker of the state house of representatives pleaded guilty criminal superior court here to-day to embezze ment of $17,OOO while he tax collector of Shelton and released Hill in custody of Sheriff Simeon Pease
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
Late Bulletins
OLD DOCTOR DIES IN WEYMOUTH

Weymouth Mass May 27-(UP)-Dr John C. Fra ser medical examiner for the fourth Norfolk district and one of the oldest practcg physicians in the stae died at his home here to-day after illness of three weeks He was in his 8Oth year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
MARRIED TEACHERS ARE BARRED

Somerville, Hem, May 27-(UP)-Thirteen married women dsbarred from teaching in Fayette county when the school board recently ruled that married wo teachers would be employed during the term The board also reduced the salary of high school teachers fl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
PICARD's BALLOON UP OVERTIME

Paris May 27-(UP)-Professor Picard's balloon re- ports reaching here sad last sighted near Munau Bavaran Alps altitude of 000 feet facing thun dersorm The hour set for normal consumption of the balloons oxygen supply had passed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
SERVES TEN MINUTE SENTENCE

Duluth, Minn, May 27-(UP)--The Hghtest sentence ever imposed in federal here meted out to Mrs Katrina Evkervich by Judge B. Sanborn She served ten minutes in the custody of deputy marshal for liquor law violation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
CIVIC LEAGUE LAWYER BANKRUPT

Boston, May 27-UP)-Conrad w. Crooker, general for the Liberty Civic League Inc of Boston, filed voluntary petition in bankruptcy in federal court here to-day listing his liabilities $19,606 and assets as $14,552
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
CHILD IS RABIES VICTIM

Memphis, May 27-(UP)-The first death from hy- drophoba in two years occurred here early this month when fouryear old Otis Ramage of Potts Camp, Miss cumbed in hospital The child stricken with measles while recuperating from the attack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
SCHMELINC.STRIBLING TO FIGHT

Cleveland O., May 27-(UP)-A taxpayers suit to halt the Max Schmeing Young Stribling heavyweight title fight July the claim it would attract vioent assemblage" was denied and the petition dismissed by Common Pleas Judge Thomas M Kennedy to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
MAN SILENCED FOR LIFE

Memphis, May 27-(UP)-J. M. Underwood, 59 night wachman and father of five children is doomed to silence until death He submitted to operation here re- gently to have malignant growth removed from his throat which necessated the severng of his vocal cords
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, May 27.--(UP)-The treasury net balance for May 25 was sl00, 0,506, ,12s.47.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-12

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-12

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4 town in the rural hill is my neighbor
and friend, Roscoe Tracey. He is an
4 extra-large freckled man. with out