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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21

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 The committee found that in the 193O campaign, which 1t was ap- pointed to investigate, candidates Tor 35 seats in the senate spent $5.- 505,712.
 The combined annual salaries of all senators elected in that cam paign. the committee reported. would aggregate only $350,OO0. Ex- moderate in 15 states which elected 17 senators in 1880, but in the other IS states expenditures ranged from $63.000 to $2,000,00O and they aggregated $4,S98.121. .
 The proposed bill would cen- tralize responsibility for every ex- penditure upon the candidate or his agent by making it unlawful 10 solicit or expend funds in behalf of a candidate without his ex- press authorization.
 The limits on senators and rep resentatives includc campaigns for nomination as we'll as election. The nomination campaigns are further limited to four cents a vote for representatives and two cents q vote for senators.
 The bill would forbid bringing outside any state any funds for use in influencing election of q representative or senator, except that the national committees of the parties will be permitted to distri- bute money for campaign purposes.
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Connecticut's two members of the democratic national commit tee, Archibald McNeil of Bridge port and Mrs Lillian s. Abbott of South Norwalk, are divided in their opinions on how the national or sanitation should act on the wet the committee scheduled for Jan uary 9th. Local democrats to-day were watching with interest the controversy between N a { i on a Chairman John J. Raskob and Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt over the prohibition question and also the outcome of the difference of opinion between this states two representatives on the national committee.
 Mrs Abbott to-day came out definitely in favor of Raskob's pro- posal that the national committee, al it's coming meeting, declare against prohibition. The Roosevelt forces oppose such action on the part of the national committee and are receiving the support of MT McNeil.
 The situation has been further complicated by the fact that q meeting between Raskob and Roosevelt, which certain leaders attempted to arrange over the week end, did not materialize. Fear of a split of serious proportions occurring at the national commit tees meeting on January 9th is be- inr exDressed.
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dred yards from Nardelli's store at the time of the reported robbery. They saw no strangers leave the place. but 1t Is possible for them to have made a quick exit and to have disappeared around the corner onto South Elm or East Clay streets. I Nardelli estimates his loss at $500 although he stated that 1t was pos sible that more might have been taken. He has promised to furnish the police with an inventoried list of his loss.
 Nardelli relating hls experiences informed Lieutenant William Pol i lard and Detective William Foley that there was u customer in the store when the two strangers en- tered. They waited until the first patron left the store and turning suddenly on him one of the men flashed a gun and ordered Nardelli to get over in the corner and open up the safe. Without any argu- ment or resistance Nardelli wisely did as requested. He unlocked the door and the gunman's pal made grab at the greenbacks.
 The chap with the weapon then ordered Nardelli to the rear of the store and ushering him into rear room slammed and locked the door on him. After waiting few minutes in the room Nardelli forced his way out. Hurrying into the street he encountered Patrolmen Leo Buck miller. Not more than hfty yards away was Patrolman Michael Car roll. About three or nve minutes before the time of the robbery PatroIman Edward Dunne passed by in police motor patrol ma chine. He saw nothing out of the ordinary, but notwithstanding these facts Nardelli' claims the two men stuck him up and made a getaway with the money and diamonds.
 Nardeili's loss is reported as De- ing covered by insurance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
THE VETERANS
 | OF FOREIGN WARS
Dr M. A. O'Hara Addresses Class of Candidates at
 the ArmOry
SATURDAY NIGHT

Dr M. A. O'Hara, of this city. state commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, addressed the veterans gathered at the armory Saturday evening for the initiation of the large class of local candi- dates. The degree work was ex- .emplified by the Hartford degree team. Commander O'Hara stated he has sent teIegrams to Connec- ticut congressman asking that they settle the question of adjusted compensation before discussing the debt moratorium. He explained that he thought the compensation matter more pressing than the moratorium, even though he has no antipathy toward the latter.
 Members of the Capitol City de- gree team are: Commander, An thony Angelo; senior vice-com- mander, Joseph L. Henrechon; junior vice-commander, Andrew Holzheimer; chaplain, George Woodward; officer of the day. Francis McGee; sentinel, Joseph Chrystery; quartermaster, Joseph Schwartz; adjutant, Frank Goran- sioune; wounded veteran, Angelo Pattistone; surgeon. c. E. Ross: Communists. George Burmeo and Fred Geysed.
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(Continued from Page 1.) could determine if the left leg had been fractured and the right thumb crushed.
 Should those peculiarities be found absent, none could continue to say Booth died q cornered fugi- tive. The air would be cleared for judicial consideration of the ques- ton whether the sideshow mummy despite historians hootings, is the real Booth. t-.
 Many believe as I do. that the mummy Is Booth. Since this in- vestigation, I have been honored by visits from Lincoln students, judges. attorneys, and deluged by letters. Only two dissenting voices, to my knowledge, have been raised.
 One was that of Lloyd Lewis. the esteemed author or myths after Lincoln" Gently. but firmly, he takes issue. But his arguments, though he offers them as "agin," are fer" t,
 The other dissenter. an anony- nous Texas, says he has proof that though Booth escaped, he did not leave IeXaS TOT OklOnoUlu, Dut married farmers daughter, and by her had seven children. This writer says Booth is buried beside three of his children in Texas.
 I am sorry he did not give his name. but he promised to do so. and submit his evidence. If I was interested. This is his notice that I am interested.
 Returning to Lewis. he says he supposed Booth was identified by the indelible initials, "J. W. B." on his arm. He adds that we prob ably will find those initials on the mummy. The false" Booth. he says, doubtless would have strengthened his claim by having the letters tatooed.
 I am sorry to disappoint Lewis. We found no initials on the num- my's skin, nor any trace of such markings. Are Lewis other opin- ions about Booth likewise based on false hopes?
 We, who believe history, errs about Booths end are sincere and we ask that this mystery be solved once and for all.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
Manufacturer Was
 Slashed To Death
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Quick Carozza. She received IA cuts on the hands and face and neck during the battle.
 A bottle, vase, pairing knife. hatchet and bread knives were used by the butler during his furious hand to hand struggle with Schantz which started Sunday morning in the Schantz bedroom Mrs carizia told police.
 SchantZ and Mrs CaroZZa had spent Saturday night drinking high balls and playing cards. The butler and his sister-in-la had gone 10 the movies.
 sjchantz. angered when a lunch they had ordered was not prepared told them they would have to leave the house by Monday.
 Schantz and Mrs Carozza retired after midnight. Schantz locked the bedroom door.
 According to Mrs Carazza's ac- count to police, she heard someone trying the door knok about ' a. m. Then she saw the butler, clad m pa1amas and dressing gown, coming into the room through a window.
 She screamed. The Japanese leaped for her throat.
 Schantz attempted to defend her. The butler grabbed bottle of min eral water and crashed 1t on Schantz' head
 Leaving SchantZ unconscious, the butler returned to attack Mrs Car ozza. Then Schantz, partly regain ing his senses. ran downstairs, Akl- wanna after him. once in the recep- lion room. the butler hit him again. Mrs CaroZza tried to follow, but Tn the hallway she encountered the bt,tler's sister in Jaw. who fought her. Mrs Carozza said she saw the butler striking Schantz with a hatchet.
 The butler returned 10 attack Mrs Carozza. Schantz staggered out the front door. Akiyama dragged him back to the cellar. Then he dragged Mrs Carozza down there, forced her into chair, and slit Schantz' throat while she looked on.
 Apparently during the struggle Schantz had managed to knock a telephone receiver off it's hook. The operator said she had heard a wo- man scream. She notified police.
 There they found akiyama hiding in the coal bin beneath an ironing board and wrapping paper. They arrested the sister -in-law also and took them to the police staion.
 Schantz, 56. was president of the
 There the found Akiyoma hiding interested in other concerns. HIS wife. Julia. divorced him in Reno four years ago. She is believed to be in Hollywood. Their daughter Is living in Tuscon, Ariz. The wife Of Henderson Kelly. newspaper man.
 Mrs CarozZa, 26. is the wife of a former state trooper. After leaving her husband she worked in a res-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
Skating Nears
 at Local Parks
Ice Forming as Cold Snap
 Lengthens

Park officials, swamped with tel ephone calls about skating. this morning issued a bit of advice. They, urged skaters to watch the sign on the Green announcing ska ting and not to skate on any pond or lake in the surrounding country until skating is permissible at Hamilton and Fulton parks. The sign will be put up in a day or two.
 They feel that many tragedies will be averted if skating fans are extremely careful. The ice has formed over all ponds and lakes, and even at Hamilton and Fulton parks, but 1t is far from safe and a sure drowning will result if any skaters sake chances.
 The park department policy is not to announce skating until the ice is thick enough to support 6 large crowd. They state that the same rule can be applied 10 sur rounding lakes and it Is on these that 1t Is dangerous to skate until the ice Is safe.
 The first bit of cold weather re- suits in many telephone calls ask ing whether skating has started or not. There will not be skating until a cold spell of about a week sets in, 1t was reported.
 Last year, skating did not start until the first of the new year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
Song Will Be
 Heard Wednesday
Was to Be Put on WlCC To-day But Was N
 Postponed

The song. Laugh with Life, '' written by Jerome Schreiber, Son ot Mir and Mrs Adolph Schreiber of 59 Central avenue, which was to have been broadcast from WICC, New Haven, at noon to-day, will not be heard until next Monday noon, according to an announce ment at the broadcasting station this morning.
 Mir Schreiber's composition was to have been heard for the first time to-day, but arrangement of broadcasting schedules for Christ mas week made postponement necessary. It will be heard next Monday noon, however, with Kear- rey Walton, Paramount theater master of ceremonies, singing the number.
 MT Schreiber is a student at Yale University, department of drama.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
Petition to
 the Park Dept
Young People of Water vile Want Good Skat-
 ing Facilities

Arrival of cold weather again calls attention to a Waterville pro- ject which has been under discus sion for some time, namely. to pro- vide. skating facilities for Water vile boys and girls. A petition is being circulated requesting the Park Department to flood a portion of the park area north of the base ball diamond.
 It would appear that this could be done with comparatively little labor and expense and the results would much more than pay for itself in the provision of safe place for local youngsters to skate when conditions warrant.
 Water could be pumped from Hancock Brook nearby and simple retaining walls could be erected. It is to be hoped that the Park De- pertinent vii lseriously consider the petition and wil lact favorably upon 1t.
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, taurant until she met Schantz, she told police.
 The Japanese butler had worked for Schantz about nine months. He was supplied by a New York em- ployment agency.
 No Resident Here
 ] William Schantz was not a resident of Waterbury, but was known to many persons here as vice. president of the Waterbury Steel Bearing company whose plant is located on East Aurora street. It was sold three years ago to the Federal Ball Bearing company of Poughkeepsie of which MT Schantz was part owner.
 MT Schantz visited Waterbury about thre or four times year it was stated today at the office of the Steel Ball company. His most recent visit here was some time last February. The deceased was divorced from his wife about four years ago and she at present is residing with her daughter. Mrs William Henderson Kelly of Tomb stone, Ariz. He is also survived by two brothers. Herman A. and Gro yer, both officers of the Schantz Mfg Co. They and one sister, Mrs August Rechnagle reside in Pough- keepSie.
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high ranking democrats of Baker as the most logical man upon whom to unite in event opposition develops sufficient to block Cover nor Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York. This opposition is now ac- lively at work behinud numerous candidates, including Governor AL bert C. Rltchie of Maryland.
 Several newspapers in Ohio and a leading paper In Virginia have recently attempted to develop popular support for Baker. Today the Des Moines. Iowa Register, in- dependent republican newspaper urges Iowa democrats to support Baker as the ''logicaf' candidate.
 Complications grow out of the fact that ohio. mother of presi- dents, has a sizeable brood of po- tential candidates. Gov George White is understood to expect tC have the ohio delegation at the convention.
 Former Governor James II. Cox the 1920 presidential candidate has been frequently mentioned. His speech at the turbulent meeting oi the democratic national committed here last March won him many friends.
 Senator Robert !. Bulkley strong anti-prohibition democrat was widely mentioned after hii sensational victory in 1880. though less has been heard of him lately
 Roosevelt sentiment, which rods high for months. has been less con spicuous of late. That may be due to the difficulty of maintaining en. thusiam, the chiseling of oppon' ents tying up blocks of delegatei to favorite sons and section can, didates. and lastly. the continued mystery which surrounds his re lations with former Governor Smith.
 Most democrats realize tha should Smith declare m opeI fight against Roosevelt. he prob
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(COnIlnueO LFOH rage l') mapping charge, and the night pre- ceding his sudden death.
 The second man sought Wa! Sylvester Hess, who. according tt John H. Storer. taXicab driver for Diamond on the early morning of the staying, rode part of the way with Diamond from the lat ter's tryst with Marion "Kikf' Rob- erts to the house on Dove street IT which Legs" was shot short time later.
 It was reported the mystery fig ure was introduced to Diamond by pr Joseph D'Urgolo, Brooklyn. an ali witness at the gangster's trial last July in connection with the alleged torturing of Grover Parks
 The fact he said he was from New Jersey. and the fact Diamond at one time figured in a beer war against New Jersey hOodlums. was regarded as significant.
 It was recalled that Harry Wes- ter, Kingston roadhouse owner believed to have been slain by Dia- mond or his henchmen, allegedly was friendly with New Jersey beer
 
 runners.
 The taxi driver changed his story of events in renewed ques- tioning, admitting that Hess rode part of the way with Diamond from the latter's tryst with Marion "Kiki' Roberts to the Dove street address where the gangster was shot to death shortly afterward.
 According to the account by Storcr, Hess went to the lodging house where Miss Roberts lived with orders from Diamond to tell the show girl that Legs would call on her shortly. Then when Storer drove the gangster to his last tryst, Hess was in the car and remained outside while Diamond went to Miss Roberts rooms.
 Storer told police that Hess was let out on a downtown street,
 Hess is known to Watervliet DO, lice, who say that he figured al least once in case in which he was alleged to have impersonateo a federal officer.
 Working on another angle of the case, police questioned Mrs Cecilia Hagman. owner Of the house where Miss Roberts was staying. Authorities hoped to learn from her if there might have been anyone checking Diamonds move ments through the show girl.
 "Kiki," who departed hastily for Boston when she learned Diamond had been killed. has signifed her willingness to return here for ques- tioning. Chief Smurl said he re- ceived a telephone call from Bos- ton last night saying that Miss Roberts would surrender in AL bany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
COMMITTEE MEMBERS SPLIT ON WET ISSUE
THE GRECO SHOE
 REPAIRING SHOP
Removed From 9 to z Union Street in Larger
 Quarters
FOR QUICKER SERVICE

The Greco Shoe Repairing com pany has moved its quarters from 9 to ' Union street where it will be possible, because of increased space and additional machinery. tO give splendid service to it's hun dreds of patrons.
 The store at the former address proved to be too small and with increasing business. 1t was felt that larger quarters should be sought Hence, the new store was. outfitted and will be ready shortly.
 Work is uninterrupted. however and unexcelled service is still be- ing given at prices which are as- toundingly low.
 The company is equipped to give service instantly and patrons may wait while their shoes are repaired
 All are invited to see the new shop and take advantage of the speedy service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
FORMER JUDGE
 MUST DO TIME

New York, December 21-CUP) Former Brooklyn county judge, W. Bernard Vause, must serve his six years sentence in Atlanta peni- tentiary for mail fraud, the United States circuit court of appeals de- creed today in denying a petition for new trial.
 Judges Thomas W. Swan and Harrie B. Chase, voted to deny the petition. Judge Martin T. Manton, dissented. Vause was directed to surrender at once.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
TWENTY-FIVE IN
 MASS. ACCIDENTS

Boston, December 21 = (UP) = Twenty-Five persons lost their lives in motor vehicle accidents in Mas sachusetts last week according to the report of Registrar Morgan T.. Ryan.
 This was six more than for the previous week, and five more than for the corresponding week of 1880.
 Fourteen of the victims were pe- destrians, ten motorists, and one a t,tn.o1tut
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
Got Breakfast and Jail for
 Rest of Winter

Middletown. Conn. Dec 2l.UPl Patrick E. Teegan. ~, breakfasted amply and leisurely to-day and then informed the clerk:
 Please call policeman. l have no money. Haven't eaten for four days"
 Judge Israel 'Pollner heard his case in city court and asked him what he expected him to do about 1t.
 "T want to go to jail for the win ter" said Teegan.
 The judge obliged with q 60-day term.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
British Tariff
 Hit France Hard
European Nations Follow U. s. Lead in Losing Battle
 --Open Confession of Bankruptcy

condemning in the strongest lan- guage the mania for protective and discriminating tariffs which now aHlicts, yet its ravages are day aft CT day growing more serious. The whole situation is a sort of para doxical confession of bankruptcy by the statesmen of many nations.
 'Not one of them believes, or can believe, that tariff war ever pays. It is a contest in which both parties are doomed to lose.'
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(Continued from Page 1.) from his goal, Oman too. fell through the ice. His wife plunged through near him.
 Harry Errgang. 29, who lived near with the Omans, walked to the edge of the now creaking ice and dived to save his sister. Fred IT, and Teddy Morgan IA, who lived with Errsang walked i more carefully on the ice. trying to save someone. They fell in ten feet from shore.
 Oliver. 12. brother of Orval. rushed up. evaded frantic efforts of his aunt. Mrs Martha Morgan, whose own two boys now where struggling in the icy water, and tried to swim to his mother. Realizing she was the only adult for more than a mile around, Mrs Morgan ran bareheaded to the home of Carl Frenke. former township supervisor. for help. Even before she was out of sight. the last of the seven in the tiny lake was still. =. Only Gloria. 2. remains alive of the omnn family.
 Mrs Morgan. whose husband was In Chicago. is in a hospital here to-day, hysterical with shock and exposure.
 Mrs Errsang. mother of Harry. lives in a little house on the hin by the lake. The three are the only survivors Of the families affected living In the community.
 Five bodies were recovered from the lake by Q party rushed to the scene by Coroner Tiede Clock. Two men dragged the lake during the night. searching for the bodies of Orvnl and his uncle. Errgang Lake. named after a grandfather of Harry Errgang. Is in an isolated district of western Michigan. almost ten miles from the nearest town and req ached only by poorly kept dirt road. Hart, Mich. Dec 21.-UP)-A stately pine, felled by Arthur F. Walker for Christmas tree, lav near East Roswell lake. blamed. indirectly. for the death of Walk er's only sons, George. IA. and Vir- gil. II, who drowned in the lake late yesterday.
 The two were sliding on the Ice shore while the father chopped the tree. George fell off the end of the ice strip into open water. The younger boy valiantly tried to pull out his brother. He was pulled in. Both died before the father could reach them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
Savings Banks of New York State
 Solid as Rock

Washington, Dec 2l.-tUP)- Savings banks of New York state are not in need of assistanc 2, Henry Bruere. president of the i Dowery Savings Bank Of New York, to-day told the senate com. mittee which Is studying President Hooyer's business rehabilitation
 "They are on economic paradox he snid. "They have had no trou- bIe nnd do not expect any"
 Druere's bank is the largest Of It's kind in the world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
TRIAL DELAYED

Wakefield, IL. l., Dec 21.-tuP) Fly agreement of counsel, the ar raignment of Armand Elphege Les cault and Philip Janelle,. 17-year- old Pawtucket youths charged with murdering State Trooper Arthur l.. Staples, was continued by District Judge James 0. Watts to-day until December 2S
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ways been affectionate and there has never been any disagreement Arnoldo joined Popolo in 1919.
 Arnoldo was returning by outo- mobile from the railway station with his wife and daughter after saving farewell to his sister, Ed yige. when his wife noticed he was unweli. She ordered the driver to the nearest first aid station where doctors were summoned. but he died in a short time.
 The body was laid in state Tn Mussolinis office in the Popolo D'Italia. The building was covered with the tri-color. Crowds began forming to pay their respects.
 Arnaldo Mussolini, born in 1885, was two years younger than ms more iamous brother. As director of Popolo D'Italia, Arnaldo Musso- lini wielded a wide political influ- ence, yet he did not have any part nthe Fascist government. At one time he occupied Q minor position as secretary of the Commune or Veneto and was secretary Of the National Forestry Committee.
 Arnoldo Mussolini was active In his own profession and served as president of the National Institute of welfare for Journalism.
 Rome, December 21 - (UP) - Premier Benito Mussolini was out motoring today when news of ms brothers sudden death was re- ceived. His staff and friends be. gan an immediate search to find him. He was expected to go to Milan this evening.
 Mussolini learned of his broth er's deathl in mid-afternoon some- where in the country. the news having been received after he left with his wife and two smallest children. The premier was visibly shocked and returned at once to Rome to prepare for departure TOT Milan tonight.