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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21
LE0V. BROTHERS STOOD MUTE WHEN
 CASE WASCALLED
Gangster Accused of Mur= der of Reporter Alfred J. Lingle Acted on Advice of Attorney

Chicago, Jan 1.-UP)-Leo V. Brothers. accused of the murder of Alfred J. Lingle. Chicago Tribune reporter. was arraigned to-day be- fore Judge John P. McGoorty in a heavily guarded court room and a plea of not guilty was entered for him.
 "On advice of my attorney. l stand mute," Brothers said when the court asked. Judge McGoorty ordered that plea of not guilty be en- tered.
 After the arraignment. Charles F. Rathbun, Tribune attorney and special investigator in the Lingle killing, announced he would seek an immediate trial. McGoorty appoint ed Judge John Brystalski to set a trial date and hear Brothers case
 Brothers walked into the court room with five negroes, four white men and one woman, all charged with murder. He stood aloof while they made pleas of not guilty.
 The courtroom was guarded by six policemen, six bailiffs. several dep uty shcriffs and detectives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21
EIGHT RULES TO
 BE FOLLOWED IN
 MARRIAGE LAWS
Dr H0rnelI Hart of Bryn Mawr College Explains Them in His Address at Chicago

Chicago, Jan 21.-(UP)-There are eight rules which must be fol- lowed in order to obtain happiness in marriage, Dr Hornell Hart of Bryn Mawr college said in an address before the Chicago Associa tion for Child Study and Parent Education. Here they are:
 1. Marry someone you love.
 2. Pick a mate with a personality to match your own.
 3. Strive for spiritual integration (and learn enough about life to know what spiritual integration means).
 4. Avoid trial maria ges-you can't get married on probation.
 5. Stick to monogamy, one mate is plenty.
 6. Have no faith in emotional vacation" theories.
 z. Learn the art of living to. gether.
 8. Marry between the ages of 2z and 30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21
HE MADE BRAVE
 FIGHT TO DEFEND . HOME AND GUESTS
Gunmen Held Up Card Party
 and the Host Used Pistol
 But Was Killed in Battle

Long Beach, Cal, Jan 21-UP)- An attempt by Carlyle Lord, 59, to defend his home and guests cost him his life, but before he died he fa- tally wounded one of three gunmen who interrupted his card rarty. Lord was playing cards with his daughter and son-in-law. MT and Mrs Paul Lassen, and his neighbor, Harlow Huffine, when the gunmen forced their way into his home last night. Police believe the men were hijack ing who entered the wrong home.
 Does Otto live here" one of the gunmen demanded of Lord after knocking at the door. Lord told him no one by that name lived there. The intruder drew gun and forced the card players to line up against a wall. Lord darted from the room, secured revolver and re-entered, shooting. One man dropped to the floor. but as he died he returned Lords fire. shooting the home own CT as Lord wounded a second mem Der of the trio. The third man car ried his wounded companion to an automobile and escaped.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21
REPUBLICANS IN
 HOUSE SPLIT ON
 RED CROSS FUNDS
Threats of All Night Ses= siOns in the Senate Those Who Backed Hoover Now Seek COm= promise

Washington, Jan 21-(UP)-Re- e. publican senate leaders held the threat of an all-niSht session over that body today in an effort to break a fillibuster and pass the interior department appropriation bill. carry ing with it the s25,000,00 Red Cross relief fund.
 In the house, republicans were split, for the first time this session, over what to do with the controver- sial relief appropriations when it comes from the senate.
 Speaker Longworth, who pervious- ly has been able to uphold President Hoover's policy by massing the re- publican majority to defeat such di- rect relief funds. now is looking ia vorably upon a compromise. Major ity Floor Leader Tilson disagrees, stoutly opposing any compromise.
 Tilson did not attend confer ence of leaders yesterday, partici- pated in by Senat Majority Leader Watson and such house powers as Chairman Shell of the rules com mitee, Chairman Wood of the appro- priations committee and Rep Pur- nell, rep, Ind.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21
Winter Sports Now
 On At Bear Mountain
Skating and Ski=Jumping Now Popular Attractions at
 Famous Adjacent New York Resort

that make winter sports so enJOy-
 able. Among these devices for amusement will be found excellent ski jumps, toboggan slides and q skating rink which is now open. It's use IS not contingent upon cold weather alone, as there is an artifi- cial freezing plant which helps pro- weather moderates. Of course, there are numerous lakes which.
 when frozen, also offer delightful
 outdoor skating
 The park commissioners have mol
 only taken care of the amusement
 problem. but have also established accommodations for weekend guests at Bear Mountain inn, where
 prices are not expensive. Reserva- tions should be made in advance through the commissioners of the
 Palisade Interstate park, whose ad- dress is Room 790, New State State Office Building. Worth and Center
 streets. New York city. Meals may
 be obtained at any time at the inn,
 and on Saturdays. Sundays and
 holidays the winter cafeteria will be open for those desiring just bite.
 In addition, nearby there IS an al. tractive hotel inside the grounds of the United States Military academy
 at West Point.
 Other great attractions at this fa-
 nous resort are the various compe- titions for championships in skating
 and ski jumping. The dates when these important events are to be l held will be announced in subsc- | quent articles. for as yet arrange i ments for the various events have not been completed.
 A very delightful motor route, u ir11 1nnpa1c motorists during the winter months, because of the speed with which it is usually i cleared of snow, is eastward over
 Route l.. S. from Danbury. Con- necticut. Across the New York Connecticut state line and on past Lake Mahopac to Peekskill, New
 York. and then northward over the
 Bronx River Parkway extension and across the Bear Mountain bridge scenic highway and the Bear , Mountain bridge to Bear Mountain rark. The bridge is normally open to traffic "A hours a day throughout 1 the entire year. thus enabling visit ors to the park to stay there as long
 as thev like. knowing that they may cross the river on the return trip at 1 whatever time they desirr.
 A free map showing this route and others to the Bear Mountain
 park may be obtained without cost
 by writing to the Bear Mountain 1 Bridge company, 59 Broadway, New
 York city. or to this paper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21
THE BADLANDS
 CHICAGO HAVE LONG TUNNELS
One Place Has Tunnel That Is Three Blocks Long, Where They Escape From Police

Chicago. Jan 21-U. PD Re sorts in Chicago's "badlands" are connected by tunnels, one of them at least three blocks long, through which underworld characters escape from police raids. police Captain John Prendergast said to-day.
 Operation of the resorts was dis closed when police raided the Rex Hotel. arrested five women and IA men and confiscated voluminous re- cords in which supposed transactions between police and underworld char acterS were recorded.
 ''The resorts are equipped with warning buZZers, tunnels and hide outs by which the inmates escape on a moments notice. One main tunnel is several blocks long and connects at least eight tablishments" Prem dergast said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21
UNEMPLOYED OF DETROIT CREATE
 THEIR OWN JOBS
Group of Men With All Ne= cessary Equipment Will Change Your License Plates for E Cents

Detroit, Jan. 21-(CPD "A group of unemployed men, under author ization of the mayors unemploy- nlent committee, are capltal1ZInG here on the natural aversion of most motorists to the unpleasant task of changing their license plates.
 Equipped with wrenches. pliers and nuts and bolts. the jobless men approach persons leaving the local branch office of the secretary of state with 1881 license plates under their arms.
 Change your plates in a jiffy for 2J cents" is the tempting sally of the jobless men on duty.
 Business has been brisk for the plate changers, according to Joseph j. Burman, manager of the license office, who cheered the ingenious workers to-day with the announce ment that nearly 250,000 sets of plates have yet to be purchased here before the Feb. 1, deadline.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21

More than ten 'phoney checks were passed fin Waterbury Satur- day by one. ISmmet Wade. Four gre DOW in the possession Of the police with three known others still II, the hands of the victiInized mer-
 l1ants and if the estimates given about others it is safe to presume that within two hours time the so- tallcd Mir Wade by using forged ,lank checks on which the business titles of the Waterbury Lumber Co and the Citizens Manufa cturers' bank were printed. pocketed nearly $500 in cash and discarded the vari- GUS pieces of merchandise he pur- .,ased.
 It developed to-day that about two weeks ago the same gentleman op- crated very successfully in Hartford and passed 12 checks. In the Capi- fol City the forged checks bore the name of the Capitol Lumber Co. so
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21

How many people living in Con necticut have often expressed the ecsfre to participate in some health building outdoor activity during the inter months? No doubt many have, but the principal drawback has been the item of expanse. for most of the prominent winter re sorts are located many hundreds Of nliles from the city.
 The fact that il is SO nearby makes Bear Mountain park an ideal winter resort for people from Con Hecticut, for it is possible for them to visit this resort just as often and whenever they desire. The run from Connecticut to Bear Mountain is just a matter of a few hours de- pending on the point at which the motorist makes his start The pop ularity of the closed car and the eX- cellent condition in which the roads Icading to this resort are kept by the various town and state officials, makes the trip normally d very en- jcyable one. Following heaviest snow storms the roads are regularly ulowed to insure safety and conven- fence to the traveller.
 Realizing this desire for an ad- cuuate field for outdoor winter sports. and ever alert to the wants of the people, the commissioners Of the Palisades Interstate park have established at Bear (Mountain (Har- riman State park all the facilities
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21
Cunt Grows As Sad News Comes
 To Headquarters
'Emmet Wade Also Worked Game in Hartford, Using Lumber Cor1pany's Name There as We'll as in This City-More Victims May Check in Before Week Ends

from all indications the lumbermen are being featured in the operation of the game.
 It became known Monday that To- cal merchants were victimized by q shreWd worker Checks from the Miller X Peck company and Dunn's Haberda shery store were the first to bob up. Later Boyd's on East Main street appeared. It is also reported that the Douglas Shoe store and the ''p. x c" were involved, with several others known. but not officially reported to the police. The authorities anticipate that others will become known shortly.
 All checks were passed late Sat urday afternoon by the same chap. They were accepted without any sus- picion owing to the names of the lumber company and the bank ap- bearing so officially printed".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21
WIDOW LOST BIG
 SUM BY MARRIAGE

New Haven. Conn. Jan 21-(U. P.) A bequest of $1O0,000 was sacri- feed by Mrs Maude Barton. widow. when she married Attorney Arthur w. Chambers. it became known to- day. Although q condition in her first husbands will provided his estate should revert to Yale University in- stead of the widow and two children in the event of second marriage. Mrs Barton welded Chambers yes- terday. Clarence Barton. the first husband. was former city attorney and son of Cleveland. O.. soap com pany official.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21
CANADIAN LAW ON IMPORTATION IS
 NO DETERRENT
Volume of Liquor Ship= mentS Increased Since Law Went Into Effect

Ottawa, January 21 - NUP) - The Canadian law prohibiting the exportation of liquor to the United States has not decreased the VOL ume of shipments, officials said to- day. They were said to be in accord with the findings of the Wicker sham commission on that subject.
 It is admitted here that virtually all liquor exported eventually reaches the United States. For De- cember, the total exported was 294.- gallons, compared with 288,720 gal Ions for December, 1929. The 1880 total was 3,250,00O gallons against 1,526,000 gallons in 1927.
 Officials say Canada is losing $14,- 900, 900 year revenue because of the ban on direct eXportation to the United States. but it was indicated the government would not entertain any proposal to repeal the law.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21
MRS GARRETT
 WAS TAKEN ILL

Boston. Jan 21-UP)-MrsF Flor ence H. Garrett. one of three de- fendants I the extortion trial cen- tering around the police activities of her h"soand, Oliver B. Garrett, had to leave the courtroom becaus @ of illness a, 11:15 a. m. today and a recess was declared by Judge keatine.
 Mrs Gt:rett, accompanied by Mrs Lillian v. Hatch, the other woman defendant, went to a rest room. Should she he unable to return to court. it vas believed an indefinite postpon aIn4nt of the trial might De declared.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21
ELIKU ROOT WAS ON HAND EARLY
Appeared for the World Court as ThrOngs of Women Gather

Washington, Jan 21-U. P.)-Eli- hu Root, one of the framers of the world court and author of the re- vised protocol for American adher- ence, appeared to-day before the sen- ate foreign relations committee to urge acceptance of the final form ula for United States entry.
 Throngs of women milled about the room. Guards reported that they began to arrive as early as a. m. Many were denied admittance due 10 the limited capacity of the chamber. which will seat only 300. They con- tinued swarming about the door.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21
THROUGH RUNS TO
 PORTLAND, ME.
Boston & Maine and New Haven Road Start 27l Mile Route

Boston, Jan 21-(U. PD - The Boston and Maine and the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroads to-day began through locom otive runs of 271 miles from New Haven, Conn, to Portland, Me.
 Soon, it was announced, similar joint operation of engines on both railroads would be inaugurated be- tween White River Junction, Vt, and New Haven. and fro1l New Haven to Worcester, Aver and Boston.
 The through runs, obviating chang es of locomotives, are designed to in- crease transportation efficiency.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21
Superior Court
 Short Calendar
Two Divorce Actions to Come Before Session
 Friday Morning

Two tivorces are scheduled to be heard at the short calendar session of the superior court before Judge Frederick M. Peasley Friday morn ing. They are Madeline Murphy against Cletus Murphy and Concet- ta B. Bologna against Vincenzo Bologna.
 The former suit is brought on grounds of intemperance and cruelty. Tn addition to divorce the plaintiff asks for custody of a minor child. Ir the second action :he suit is brought on grounds of deser- tion. Custody of minor children js asked in addition to separation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21
DETROIT IS SORE
 AT THE REPORT
Called the Wettest City in Country It Makes PrO= test

Wickersham commissions arraign- ment of Detroit as one of the wettest spots in America was protested to- day by law enforcement officers and wet leaders alike.
 The protests were directed at that section of the report written by Judge William s. Kenyon of Iowa which said: "the situation at Detroit is one of the worst in the United States and few boats. the small force of the customs and prohibition agents of the government, are total. ly inadequate to cope with the prob. lem.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21
GUARD THE JAIL
 AGAINST M0BS
Thirty Deputies and Police Are Armed With Every Weapon

Hopkinsville, Ky, January 21 - CUP) - Thirty deputies and police officers armed with submachine guns, shotguns and tear gas bombs, guarded the county jail here today. fearing paducah mob would at tempt to lynch Sam Magee, negro, suspect in a holdup killing
 Magee was brought here last mig Int just before a mob stormed the Paducah jail, bent on lynching the negro. Magee is accused of killing Charles Clark, IS, during a holdup in which Clarks father-in-law. George Rock, shot and killed an- other negro.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21
Copies Found
 on All Desks
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superior court and was remanded for sentence. Between the time of her conviction and the date of sche- duled sentencing, Mrs Troika de- parted to parts unknown. Following a chase that figuratively extended across the continent to California, into Mexico and later to South America, Mrs Troiko was captured iL St Louis. She was eXtradicted 10 Connecticut. At one time previously it was reported to the police here that Mrs Troiko and her husband were killed in a railroad wreck in Pennsylvania. Their bodies were supposedly returned to Chicago. A member of the Waterbury police de- partment was sent there to identify her, but 1t was the wrong party.
 When Mrs Troiko disappeared the state collected Attorney Baubys s5,- 900 bond. As she was returned, convicted and sentenced, her bonds man now desires his bond returned. The difference between $5,OOO ami the $4,4l2.81 represents what it costs the state to chase and capture Mrs Troiko. She has since been releas- ed from states prison.
 The oill was referred to con- mittee on claims.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21
THOMASTON

Alexander Gregorek Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars will act as host to a delegation from Winsted, New Milford and Torrington posts at a meeting in the club rooms Saturday evening. The meeting is called for the purpose of organizing a Litch- field County council and every mem- Der of the post is requested to be present. The posts with the excep- tion of Torrington which is newly organized have belonged to the ed for too long a trip to attend the council meetings. With the new or ganized Litchfeld County council it is expected that the members can at tend those meetings more freely ard without any trouble. Following the meeting refreshments will be served. The members of the local post will attend the installation of officers of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Unionville, Friday evening. The Hartford post degree team will be in charge of the installation, which will be followed by social time and dancing. All Thomaston members who wish to attend are re- quested to be at the post rooms not later than 715 o'clock.
 Ladies' Auxiliary Meet Tonight
 The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Vet eran's of Foreign Wars will meet this evening at the club rooms at $ o'clock.
 Girls Win and Boys Lose
 The Thomaston High school bas- ketball team. was defeated by the Washington team last evening in the latter place when Coach Mandel Green withdrew the team from the floor in the last of the game fol- lowing several poor decisions made by the referee. The score was Is to 16 in favor of Washington when the Thomaston students were taken from the game. The game went to Washington 2 to 0 by default. The game between the girls teams was won by Thomaston IS to 12. Several local people followed the teams to Washington. The game will be pro- tested by Green
 To Wed
 The. banns of marriage were pub lished for the third and last time at St Francis church in TorringtOn Sunday between stephen Hannequin and Miss Winifred Kelley of Tor rington, the wedding will take place this week Mir Hannequim is part owner of the local theater and Is well known and very popular in town. Following the wedding MT and Mrs Hannequin will reside in their new home on Gilbert street recently bought from MT Mattoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21
TAKEN IN TOW.

New York, Jan 2l.-CUP)-The steam trawiers Brooklinc and New lon. disabled with rudder trouble about 200 miles east of Cape Cod, were taken in tow for BoStno to-day by the Coast Guard Cutters. Ossipe and Jackson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21
MidWestern
 Drought Quota Local Red Cross Chapter Has Received SLIPS

The local chapter of the America n Red Cross announced today, receipt of SIPS for the midwestern drought relief fund. Waterbury's quota of $20,OOO is expected to be reached. All contributions, large or small. will be accepted at the Red Cross headquarters, 35 Field street. Checks are payable to the American Nation al Red Cross society.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21
TORRINGTON

DANCING-DlNING- night at Red Pa h Inn. Waterbury, -Thomastnn road. Now open under new manage ment Special attention given to banquets and parties. Music by Frank Meyers Famous Mite Club Orchestra. formerly of Wright's Tavern.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21

Three Waterbury cases were ar gued before the supreme court or errors at the annual winter session at New Haven yesterday. Decision was reserved in all three cases. The most important was the case of Mary Sizer against the City of Waterbury
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21
CEN EDWARDS IMPROVED

Boston. Jan 21-UP) con dition of Major-General Clarence R Edwards was reported as slightly Letter" at Phillips house at I q. Il His physicians issued no formal bull lctin, but were expected to following q consultation about noon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21
WATERTOWN

DANCING- -DINING--Every night at Red Path Inn. -Thomaston ment Special attention given to banguets and parties. Music by Frank Meyers Famous Mite Club Orchestra. formerly of Wrights srs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21
THOMASTON

DANCING G-DINfNG-Every night at Red Path Inn. -Thomaston road Now open under new manage ment Special attention given to bannuets and parties Music bv Frank Meyers Famous Mite Club Orchestra. formerly of Wright's
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21
MORRIS PLAN BANK
 ANNUAL MEETING
Entire Staff of Officers and Executives Reelected at
 Session To-day
FINANCIAL STATEMENT

At the annual meeting of the Nor ris Plan Bank of Waterbury held to-day. the entire staff of officers. executive board and board of direc- tors was reelected as follows:
 Officers.
 President-Arthur Reed kimbalI.
 -presidents-John P. Elton, John H. Goss.
 ry-treasurer-C. H, Day ton.
 Assistant secretary-Frank J. Kenney.
 Executive committee-T. 1. Driggs, John F. Hughes. Frederick G. Ma son. A. J. Thomson, Terrence F. Car mody.
 The reelected board of directors are:-
 Bonnet Bronson. Wilbur F. Bry- an. Terrence F.sCarmody. Irving H. Chase, C. Harry Dayton, Theodore 1. Drigss, John P. Elton, John H :. Goss. John R: Hughes, Burdon P. Hyde, Henry H. Kohn, Arthur R. Kimba Theodore Lilley, Frederick G. Mason, Charles T.. Mccarthy enworth F. Sperry. Alexander J. Thomson.
 The l930 financial statement fol- lows:
 Resources. Loans, Morris Plan $653,315.OO Mortgages ... 30O.O0 Stocks and Bonds .... 2,855.0O Interest Prepaid Borrow
 ed Money ........ 161.1 Cash .......... 12,735.31 Banking House Account. S3.282.6c Furniture and Fixture 9,211.9g $762, 2,461.11 Liabilities. Capital Stock $1OO,OOO.O Undivided Profits ... 78,328.S4 Payments Hypothecated. 251, ,574.51 n V stnent and Install ment Certificates ..... 265,073.2S Interest Unearned ...... 2O,426.0( Customarc' Cash ..... 2,333.21 Reserves s............ 18.211.J1 Depreciation .......... 11,513.3( Borrowed Money ...... 15.0O0.J( s762,461.l II
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21

Rather than mourn over the poor prospects resulting from mediocre 1880 crops. agricultural implement manufacturers of France have start ed more intensive advertising cam paigns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21

ed in the senate yesterday by Senator Joseph H. LawIor of Waterbury. call ing for the appointment of com mittee to study means for protect ing pedestrians on state highways was presented in the house to-day. It was referred to committee.