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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27
MOTHER SAVES CHILD OF NElGHBOR BUT
 LOST OWN SON

Scituate. Mass, Feb 27-(CP) Mrs Clifford c. GammOns of COhussct rescued thrce-ycar- old Joan Nash from drowning in Hunters Pond here late ycster- day but her son, Charles, 5, drowned. The youngsters had been playing on the thin ice. Mrs GammOns and her son were wis., iting Mrs Pcrclval D. Nash, mother of Joan.
 Tho women missed their chil- drcn and when they sought them saw them struggling in the water in the middle of the pond. Mrs GammOns was first to reach the edge of the ice. She saw her son sink but Joan sti1l was above water. The woman plunged in and lifted Joan onto the ice. Then she turned and divcd to the bottom several times but was unable to find her boy.
 Rescue apparatus was brought by the fire department. Mrs Gam mons was taken ashore where she struggled to return. She suc- cccdcd twice but was brought back each time while Fireman Robert l.. Turner unsucccssfully sought the child. The boy was re- covered with grappIing irons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27
SHELTON WILL NOT LOSE ANY
 MONEY OVER THE SHORTAGE OF FORMER TAX COLLECTOR HILL

The audit was ordered by Mayor Frank V. Crofut. who saiG he made unsuccessful attempts to obtain a final accounting from Hill after the latetr was succeedde in office by John Donovan, democrat. last Mo- vember. Hill was ordered last week to produce an accounting or face prosecution but his doctor, r. I. Nettleton, informed the mayor Hill was confined to Westport sani- tarium.
 The town will not lose. Hiii hay ing been bonded to the extent of s40.000.
 Hill was prosecutor of city court and commissioner of Fairfield county. He is q ysars old. ..-..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27

New York, Feb 27. (UP)-The passing of the New York World marks the departure of the last of the great group of famous New York newspapers from Park Row. To- day the Staats Zeitung, published on Williams street and the New York Sun. whose home is at Chambers and Broadway, are the only news papers of that group that even re- main in the general vicinity of old New York's internationally famous newspaper center.
 A generation ago more than a dozen great newspapers had their homes on and about City Hall Square. Old Metropolitan news papermen to-day recalled the New York Herald, the Mercury, Com-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27
HARVARD TO HAVE
 POETRY ROOM IN ITS LIBRARY
$50,00O Endowment of Harry Hardness Flagler Provides for It-In Mem= ory of Edward Wood- berry

Cambridge, Mass, Feb. 27.-UP) A poetry room will be established at Harvard university's library as re- suit of a $5O,000 endowment from Harry Hardness Flagler of Mill brook. N. Y.. in memory of the late George Edward Woodberry, distin- guished author.
 In the room will be placed the books of the Morris Gray founda-- ton, Woodberfy's own works, and the collection of the late famed poetess, Amy Lowell. Thus the room will become memorial not only to Woodberry but. to his classmate. Morris Gray and to the sister of a third classmate. President A. Law renee Lowell of Harvard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27
SIX COLORED MEN ELECTROCUTED
 AT COLUMBIA

Columbia s. C., Feb c7.-UP)- Six negroes were electrocuted to- day for the murders of two men. "Tell the youngner generatoin to obey the law and listen to what the white folks tell them" the con- demned men said in joint state ment before they died
 In the order of their eiectrocu- ton. they were: John Arkwright. Tillman Poozer. George Byrd, James Hickman, Robert Eldredge. Ernest Thomas. All but Poozer were con- victed of murdering B. W. Hendrix. Lexington merchant, on the night of January 6 this year. Poozer con- fessed he killed c. D. Mills, Lexing- ton county watchman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27
Senate Crashed The
 Veto Of Hoover By
 Overwhelming Vote
Members Heard Ugly Charges That We're Resented From the Gallery-The Vote to Override Was 76 tO17
BY PAUL R. MALLON

Washington February 27 = (UP) The today passed the bill President oove became law The bl vetoed yesterday immediately passed for the second time by the house overwhelming majority and the however chose hold until today when became the first of The the 76 IT, The yesterday in the house 328 to 79.
 Shouts misses the galleries during debate when Senator Hastings republican, Delaware said there who would steal the certificates from their and and borrow money spend night another Immediately there No republican N H., who presiding called loudly for order He had previously warned against applause Attendants rushed about the gallery qung the visitors of senatorial reproof started Hastings
 After the angry Deawns speech had sub sided followed rapid against the bill The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27
BUFFALO CALLED
 OUT RESERVES IN
 ATTEMPTED RIOT

Buffalo. N. Y., Feb 27.-(UP)- Police reserves were called out to- day when more than 200 unem- ployed men. angered at the arrest of fore the city court building.
 The prisoners were arrested as they drove two large trucks filled with unemployed men through the streets. They said they were going to Albany to present demands for unemployment relief to Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt. The trucks bore large signs. painted in red let ters, which said: Albany or Bust"
 The truck drivers were arrested on charges of violating a city ordinance requiring permits for driving through the streets with signs on vehicles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27
Passing Of Famous
 New York Newspapers

mercial, Mail and Express, the old New York Daily News, Daily Ad- vertiser, the Press, Times, Tribune, New York Journal, New York Amer loan. Norge nJourna1 Sun, Record CT, Staats Zeitung and World, all within stones throw of each other.
 The Herald Tribune and the Times are housed in great structures in the midtown section. The Post, and Graphic are on West street where the. Telegram-now. the. World Telegram-is building a new home.
 The American and Journal are in a new building on South street and the new Daily News has just moved into it's new building on Forty-sec- ond street. The other papers have passed on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27

Shelton. Conn, Feb 27.-UP)-- Auditors to-day checked the ac- counts of Former Tax Collector John H. Hill after a reported shortage of $20,000 had been discovered by Town Treasurer George s. Willis.
 Hill, former speaker of the state house of representatives and a power in republican politics, was in a sanitarium. In his absence friends expressed the opinion any shortage doutbelss was attributable to his failing health in recent months Hill suffered q sever shock when his son. Thomas. was burned to death in q hunters' loige al East Otis, Mass, several months ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27
NAVAL BILL HAS
 BEEN AGREED ON
 BY BOTH HOUSES
Will Construct II Destroy CTS in Govt Owned Navy Yards-Only Three Mid- shipmen Appointments for Each Member

Washington. Feb 27.-(UP)-- Chairman Hale of the senate naval affairs committee to-day announced agreement between the house and senate on the disputed naval appro- priation bill.
 The house conferees agreed to the construction of II destroyers in gov ernment- owned navy yards, and the senate agreed with the house that after this year the number of mid- shipmen each congressman may ap- point to Annapolis shall be reduced from four to three
 The navy bill is the last but one of the necessary appropriation bills which must be passed before con- gress adjourns next Wednesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27
BOBBY JONES HAS
 RECEIVED LAST
 AMATEUR MEDAL
l,5OO People Saw Him Get It Last Night-Left for Hollywood To-day to En- ter Talking Pictures

Chicago. Feb 27-(UP)-Bobby Jones, greatest golfer of his genera ton. has received his last amateur medal. Before gathering of 1,500 persons, the AtIantan received the first award of the James E.. Sullivan memorial medal at the Medinah / hletic club last night. and left for Hollywood to-day to begin series of talking pictures which will re- move him forever from amateur competition. The medal, cast in gold and five inches in diameter, was inscribed as follows:
 ITO Robert Tyre Jones, Jr, of At- lanta, Georgia, exemplar of sports manship and outstanding amateur competition of the United States of America the A. A. U. awards this medal, 19S0".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27
Needed The Bonus As Survey Of
 Nation Has Proved

Chicago, Feb 27.-(UP)-The composite veteran who will apply for his bonus as soon as available, is worried husband in his late thirties with overdue installments on his home and he owes grocery and doctor bills. according to a picture drawn to-day for the United Press by veterans officials all over the na- tion.
 A countrywide questioning of vet eran bureau and American Legion officials was made to determine how many veterans were prepared to ap- ply for increased loans on their ad- justed compensation certificates, what their present situation is and what they will do with the bonus money.
 The surYeY showed an average of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27
MORE PROFIT IN LIQUOR THAN IN
 CATCHING FISH

Stonington, Conn, Feb. 27-(UP) Liquor and money flowed freely in Stonington to-day after discovery by fishermen of a secret cache of whis- key. For about a week the fishermen have abandoned their nets and lob ster pots for the vastly more profit able business of dragging the bottom for cases of "Old Charter" Golden Wedding" and William Penn." Whiskey has been retailing at $1 a quart "F. o. B. Stonington wharf"
 The enterprise was halted tenn porarily yesterday when a coast guard boat descended and captured John Henry and his son. Joseph. with 22 pints in their speedboat. They were fined $55 for petty snug gling. Two patrol boats plyed the shoreline near the cache to-day. causing reports the price per quart would rise pending relaxing of the xuard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27

50 per cent of the rural veterans for from 50 to 75 per cent of those in the cities planned to make new loans.
 In drought-stricken areas a high CT percentage of loans was expect ed.
 Most of the money will be spent immediately for food and clothing. the survey showed. Rent and inter- est on mortgages and other loans will be paid.
 Southern veterans engaged In farming will prepare for the spring planting by purchasing seed, tools and mules.
 A few will buy small luxuries such as radios.
 On two things, all officials agreed
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27
WEAVERS STRIKE
 IN SHELTON
Three Hundred in the Sid= ney Blumenthal Plant Walked Out To-day

Shelton, Conn. February 27 - ftJP) = Three hundred weayers at the Sidney Blumenthal textile plant were on strike today because of re- ported dissatisfaction with a 45 per- cent wage cut.
 The decision to walk out was made by workers at a mass meet ing yesterday. Efforts were being made, 1t was reported. to induce workers in the Saltex loom factory at Bridgeport. Blumenthal slbsi- diary. to declare sympathetic strike. About 80 weavers struck about Q month ago but returned to work shortly afterward.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27
FRAZER IS BACK
 FROM THE SOUTH

Elizabeth, N. J.. Feb 27.-(UP)- William B. Frazer, confessed "acci- dental" slayer of Mrs Phoebe Sta der, who was arrested in Raleigh, N. C., arrived here to-day in cus-. tody of Prosecutor Abe J. David and a number of detectives.
 Frazer. showing signs of strain. was hurried into the courthouse as a large. crowd began to gather.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27
ISOLATION H HOSPITAL
 CHANGES
Many Local People Trying to Induce State to take It Over-MOre Bills of Interest to Waterbury and Naugatuck
(By Democrat Stan Man)


 Hartford, Feb 27-Chances of Wa terbury inducing the state to take over the city isolation hospital are the subject of varying reports from day to day. It was apparent here today that the situation, as 1t now stands. has the Waterbury officials entirely .n doubt as to what the state will do. At the same time all the pressure possible is being brought to bear f.om the Waterbury end.
 The city proposes to have the state take over the isolation hos pital entirely either by purchase or rental or else let the city run 1t as a tubercvlar institution and reiln- purse the municipality just the same as other Institutions throughout the state are paid for patients treated.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27
Both Senate And
 House Voted For
 Waterbury Bond
Rules Were Suspended to Permit Quick Passage of the Bill-F0rmer Mayor Th0ms Was in Confer ence With Gov Cross Toe day
NAUGATUCK BOND
 BILL HEARING
(By Democrat Stan Man)

Hartford, Feb. 27.-A measure permitting the city of Waterbury to float a bond issue of $50.000 was passed here to-day in both the sem ate and house. The appropriation is intended for the laying out of a municipal golf course in the Brass City and is urged as an emergency measure to aid the unemployment situation in Waterbury.
 House and senate rules were sus- pended to-day to permit immediate passage of the measure. Representa- tiv Asa Mitchell of Woodbury. chair map of the committee on finances.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27
BOTTOM OF THE DEPRESSION HAS
 BEEN REACHED

Providence, R. l.. Feb 27.-(UP) ) The bottom of the business depres- sion has been reached, Governor Roy A. Young of the Federal Reserve bank of Boston told members of the Providence Chamber of Com merce yesterday. Young pointed to indications of increased activity in New England's textile industry and said these signs were reflected throughout the country.
 Reports on current conditions prepared by the research bureau of the Federal Reserve System. were responsible for his belief that an Upward swing was due, Young said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27

At tke same time, veterans were advised to file their applications witt their regional office and not to mail them to Washington. The 54 re- gional offices are to supply loan ap- plication blanks. The system em- ployed in handling the loans would follow closely that adopted for the 22 1-2 per cent loans already avail able, it was said. The new meas ure permits 50 per cent loan.
 Officials believe there are ample rush of applications. The treasury is planning a $50O,OOO,000 bond is- sue March 15 which is expected to meet all needs under the bill until June, when another bond issue is to be floated.
 In the adjusted service reserve fund, originally established for re- tirement of the certificates at ma |turity in 1945, there is approximately $750, 0,000,000 in treasury per cent notes. These will be converted into cash through sale of an equivalent amount of new treasury securities, officials explained.
 MT Hoover's veto message assert ing there is mot a penny in the treasury to meet such a demand" republicans who previously had voted for the bill.
 Veterans Affairs Administrator Hines went ahead to-day with per- fecting the mechanics of the loan machinery.
 If applying for his first loan, the veteran is to present his adjusted service certificate with his applica- tion. If he has borrowed previ- ously, he need file only the applica- tion as the bureau now has the certi- cate.
 In cases where veterans borrowed
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27
DECISION EXPECTED

Buffalo. N. Y. Feb >27.--(UP)-- A decision in the second murder trial of Lua Jimerson. was consid- cred likely to-day.
 The only witness to be called to- day E Arthur c. Parker, Rochester, who is expected to corroborate the defendants testimony.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27
NINE MEASURES ON BANKS GIVEN
 SENATE FAVOR
Recommended By Bank
 Commissioner Shippee-
 Both Houses Disposed of Big Volume of Business
BY GEORGE R. MORRIS, JR.

BY GEORGE R. MORRIS, JR. United Press Stan Correspondent
 Hartford, Conn, Feb 27.-(UP)- Nine measures imposing more stringent restrictions on bank in- vestments, introduced in the general assembly at the behest of the state banking commissioner, Lester E.. Shippee, were reported favorably in the senate to-day.
 The bills. Shippee believes. would tend to eliminate the causes of liquidation difficulties which caused banks at Ncrwalk, New Haven, New
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27
SENDS WORD AND THEN JUMPS

New York, Feb 27-(UP)-A switchboard operator at the Montcair hotel answered call from 1903 early to-day and heard these words: " going to jump out the window the 18th floor. Please send someone up right away to take of my clothes Hotel attaches rushed upstairs only to discover that Mrs Florence A. Me- Partland 35, wealthy widow already had crashed to death
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27

One Indispensable element in our f1tNi G protein. All other clements ncxsicd fer healthy tNlles is con. taincd in Milk. That Is ,wj,y you stw,utt iusJmdc ti csrry tiny in some form. Worden's Dairy. Tel. 32o.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27
KILLED ON THE RAILROAD TRACKS

Fairfield, Conn, Feb 27-(UP)-Crossing the railroad tracks to tme John Raskos 53, of Cleveland O. killed nstany when struck by New York bound train last night Raskos had been visiting his brother in Bridgeport he left wife and three children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27
WAIT FOR THE NEEDY VETERANS

Washington Feb 27-UP)-A request that World veterans not in actual need delay their applications for loans under the law for few days until veterans in poor circumstances be cared for issued to-day by Col George ams director of the U S. Veterans bureau
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27
DIDN'T LIKE NAMES GIVEN THEM

Fl PasO, Tex, Feb 27-(UP)--CitZens who objected to the Wckersham reports reference to Juarex Mex "dry, ea-bitten, dope metropolis and to Fl Paso as the jumping off place housing criminals and other unde- srabes have eegraphed Texas senators and represent atives in Washington demanding retraction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27
DEFENSE RESTS

Philadelphia. Feb 27.-(UP)-The defense rested its case at 10:28 just fifteen minutes after court opened o-day in the trial of Mrs Clara
 Prophet and the state commenced Its rebgttal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27
Late Bulletins
BANK CASHIER WAS BEATEN UP

Hamden, Conn, Feb 27-(UP)-CharIes H. Raymond 6O assistant cashier of the New Haven bank, N. B. A. reported to-day to be in serious condition from possible fractured skull sustained when attacked and robbed by highwayman his home late yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27
IS
 ONCE MORE
 REELECTED
Speaker Longworth Also Was Returned to Office But Republican Caucus Was InharmOniOus and Trouble Clouds Have Arisen
BY THOMAS l.. STOKES

BY THOMAS L. STOKES United Press Staff COrrespOndcnt) Washington, Feb 27-(UP)- Speaker Longworth took a new grip on his leadership of house repub- licans to-day, well aware of his task henceforth would be no easy one.
 For despite all efforts to preserve
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27
PRISONER EATS 12 FRIED EGGS

Pittsield, IT, Feb 27-(UP)-Ray Wittekind, who is serving term in the county jail here, sends out each morning and gets twelve fried eggs and loaf of bread These plus the regular jail fare him for breakfast
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27
TOOK SHORT CUT TO DEATH

Atteboro, Mass, Feb 27-(uP)-Taking "short cut" along the tracks of the New York; New Haven Hartford railroad while walking here from his Dodgevle home in search of employment Israel Bedard 32, killed when struck by Providenceto Boston local passenger train today
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27
BONUS BILL PASSED BY VOTE 76-16
CaponeGiven
 Six Months

Chicago, February 27-(UP)-"Scarface" Al Capone was found guilty of contempt federal to-day by Judge James H. Wikerson and sentenced to six months in ai
 The judge made his decision unexpectedly final arguments finished He had been expected take the under advisement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Feb 27.-UP)-The treasury net balance on February 20 was $152,891.S43.78.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27
SCREEN STAR LOST HIS BILLS

Hollywood, Feb 27-(UP)-More than 100 one-dollar bills which the signatures of famous persons stolen by robber who ransacked the den of William Haines, star Nothing else was taken
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-27
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-20
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Red Cross. AS part of this plan, distribution of two million packets of garden seed given by the Red kansas, Louisiana. Mississippi and Alabama and wil: follow later .n other drought areas. Garden plots will be planted up to one-quarter acre in size, and will do much to thwart n.alnutrition and prevent disease.
 Many are the stories of distress due to the drought stricken crops. which have robbed the larder of its normal wi,ter food supply, and the barn of it's feed for stock, which have reached the Red Cross. As result. the society, has started to feed the children in hundreds of rural schools. A hot. thick beef stew, with vegetables, buttered bread and milk constitute this noon- day meal to prevent maluntrition.
 Thousands of families receive their food orders each week from the Red Cross. Their wants are passed up- on by committees of men and woin- en in tlieir own communities. who issue to item orders upon the stores they normally patronize.
 In addition, more than 130 car loads of fresh fruits, vegetables and other edibles have been donated to the Red c, oss by individuals all over the country, and these have been dis tributed lll the drought areas, along with hundreds of bales of clothing.
 The states where the Red Cross Is giving aid are Alabama, Arkan- sas Illinois, Georgia, Indiana, Ken lucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mis- sissippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvonia, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Missouri, Montana. North Dakota, Oklahoma and Texas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-20
Conn. Mothers
 Lucky Find

WHEN we find that some slight w adjustment makes a marvel ous improvement in child we wonder why we hadn't thought be- fore to give the child this help.
 A good example is the experience of Mrs. R. s. Day, 3l Hungerford St., Hartford. She says: My little girl was doing fairly we'll but noticed she didn't eat like she should and had a rash from her stomach.
 s'I wanted to do something for her, and having used California Fig Syrup as a child, l gave her some. She improved so much I wonder why I didn't do something for her stomach and bowels before. It relieved her s!uggishness, gave her a good appetite. cleared up her rash"
 To point up child's appetite, in- crease energy and strength, assist digestion and assimilation, there's nothing more effective than pure vegetable California Fig Syrup. Doc tors advise its use to open the bowels during colds and chiIdren's diseases, or whenever bad breath, coated tongue. headaches, listlessness, etc., warn of constipation.
 The genuine always bears the name CdlVorniQ. So look for that when buying. At all drugstores.