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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-03
His Lawyer Is Ready ToOffer
 The Evidence
Attorney Weis man Has Documents to Prove That Sullivan Is Not Men- tally All There-Injured Some Years Ago -- Dis- tefan0 May Startle Court IS ANXIOUS TO
 GET ON STAND

Whether forcible restraint in an insane asylum for the mentally un- balanced would do James Sullivan any good or make him worse, is a question, according to a statement issued by Compensation Commiss- sioner Frederic M. Williams fol- lowing a hearing on Sullivan's petit tion for compensation which took place several years ago. The Sulli- van referred to in the statement, cop- ies of which were secured this morn- ing. is the same Sullivan who is ac- cused with Baron J. Torkomian, 54, and Amerigo Distefano, 23. in the Isabelle Lituwaitis assault case.
 Weiseman Has Evidence
 Attorney A. Henry Weisman, coun-. sel for Sullivan is understood to bO prepared to offer evidence questions ing the sanity of Sullivan, when the trial is reopened next Tuesday morn ing. Attorney Weisman declined to comment on the defense when ques- tioned today. but 1t was learned that he plans to introduce copy of the Sullivan finding handed down by Commissioner Williams.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-03
Tragic Night Drama Enacted Where Nurse.
 Verna Russell Died
Vernon Victor Calvin, the Young Friend of ''Pinky" Hathaway Accused of Her Murder, Taken to Spot to Enact Story Told Him By Accused
By MARTIN KANE
(United Press Stan Corresponde,

United Press Stan Correspondent
 Fall River, Mass, April 3.-(UPl In the eerie light of a full moon. Vernon Victor Calvin, young Fall River insurance man, stood early to- day at the lonely spot where Verna Russells bruised body was found 10 days ago and reenacted his own role in the dramatic events that followed her murder.
 Sixty persons stood in a distant semi-circle and watched the short, slender. thin-faced youth--the gov- ernment's key witness-as for half an hour he reviewed the details of his alleged visit to the same spot late on the night of March 23 with his close friend Elliott R. "Pinky'' Hathaway, who is charged with the pretty blonde nurses murder.
 The scene of the reenactment was Winward Lane in Tiverton. only about a mile over the state line in Rhode Island. Aside from the many uninvited guests. Calvin was accom- panied by District-Attorney William c. Crossley of Bristol county and State Detectives John l.. Stokes, Jo-. seph Ferrari and Frank Clemmey.
 Calvin talked in a subdued voice and what he said was not audible to the distant listeners. The strange tableau was punctuated, however. by the booming of .cameramen's fash- lights and by the shouts of officials as they put questions to Calvin. who is hard of hearing.
 Every since the arrest of Hath away, charged with strangling his girl friend. Massachusetts and Rhode Island authorities have been trying to establish Jurisdiction. It has been pointed out that the murder might have been committed in Massachu- setts and the body taken over the state line and placed where it was found. The penalty for first degree murder in massachusetts, is death in the electric chair while the maxi mum punishment in Rhode Island is life imprisonment.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-03
ADOLPH HITLER WILL CLEAN HIS
 ORGANIZATION

Munich. Germany, April - fUP)--Adolph Hitler. leader of the fascist party, announced to-day a Thorough cleansing of his political organization. which he said would quickly suppress the rebellious fac- tons within It's ranks.
 Hitler, attacking the eastern Ger man rebel group which has threat cned to disrupt the party, issued a manifesto warning that anybody executing or tolerating the com- mands or instructions of Walter stennes (the rebel leader) auto riatically excludes himself from the party
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-03
Two Editors May Be Best Of Friends In
 Very Near Future

by you personally This is splen- did chance to placate yourself with your own people"
 Editor Mencken replied: "In the name of the Christian people of the Maryland free state I offer heartfelt thanks. Fortunately, the re- port of famine in these parts is groundless. Every Marylander Is not only adequately nourished but also satisfactorily liquored. The great city of Baltimore is. over run by hungry and remorseful Hoovercrats from below the Potomac, but all of them are being cared for.
 "The so-called riot at Annapolis was staged by evolutionists. Not a single drop of white, Protestant, Nordic blood was shed.
 "Confidential to editors, am sending you ten cases of 15-year- old Maryland rye marked hymn books"
 And Editor Sorrels was touched. indeed. He replied:
 Well done. Damn the riot. Rush the hmyn books"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-03
YEAR POLITICAL
 JAM B0REE
Hoover Abandons Hope to Get Anything Out of Next Congress-Campaign to Retain His Seat Will Have to Jump Obstacles
BY PAUL R. MALLON

United Press Stan COrrespOndcnt)
 Washington. April g. United Press)-A two-year holiday from legislation and a two-year political jamboree are forecast for Washing ton.
 President Hoover has discarded aE hope of proposing legislative program to the next congress, it is learned from his associates. Mir Hoover feels that both houses are so evenly divided that no controver- sial legislation can be expected be- fore 1893.
 Likewise legislators are showing signs of bearing down for the 1892 presidential race rather than for any specific legislative activity.
 The presidents friends are not dismal about the outlook. They claim that all save three of the ma jor recommendations which MT Hoover incorporated in his original message to congress have now been enacted. The three remaining are the border patrol legislation, in- fancy and maternity protective measures and the power question: involving both Muscle Shoals and the Hoover plan to establish regula-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-03
MONEY FROM MESWEEPSTAKES IS NOT GOOD MONEY so SEVERAL
 IRISH HOSPITALS REJECT IT

liar. The London News-Chronicle has revealed that only IS of the 57 hospitals in Dublin are concerned in the forthcoming derby sweep. The total participating throughout the Free State iss only 35.
 The British United Press under stands that the Free State govern ment is no longer subscribing to hospitals which participate In sweepstakes. Private and philan- thropic subscriptions also have fall- en of where hospitals accept money from the races
 Tn the last sweepstakes, 25 hos pitfalls shared the spoils. receiving sums varying from $2O.000 to $165.o00.
 President cosgrave and his col- leagues in che Free State govern ment are against any participation by his administration. Though the governhaent supervises drawing. it ls mndt cieaf that they do not I1ehtIfI ti'emHclRes with the lottery Flu any W41.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-03
FOREMAN OF MARATHON JURY SAYS SOME OF JURORS DIDN'T
 KNOW THE BIG WAR WAS OVER

he was supposed to vote to obtain the money. According to Sleeves. the offer was made in a letter bear ing telephone nuL.ber and a nota- ton saying the $500 would be paid under certain conditions. The fore- man said he ignored the letter and destroyed 1t. During the trial, Sleeves said, his wife received sev- eral telephone calls informing her that the defendants were innocent. Sleeves said he paid no attention to htese messages.
 Following hls talk with Foley. the foreman said: "I did my duty and I did 1t in the way I saw it. Six of the jurors complained. but you no- tice the other six have no com plaints. served as foreman of a Jury nine years ago and knew what [ was doing. Some of those jurors didn't know the war was over. haven't anything to apolaGiza fef"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-03

Boston. April 3.-(UP)-A Cam bridge policeman was expected to be questioned to-day in connection with charges that attempts were made to "fix' the marathon jury in the sec ond Garrett extortion trial. District Attorney William Foley, who yes- terday questioned foreman Frederick J. Sleeves of the jury, announced to- day he would interview Patrolman Edward c. Gordon of Cambridge. This officer admitted last night hav- ing talked with Sleeves while the trial was In progress but ridiculed any inference that he had tried to influence the foreman. Sleeves was one of four jurors who stood for acouittal.
 Tn his talk with the district-attor- ney, Sleeves confirmed reports that ha had been offered $500 during the trial to vote a certain way. He said ne could not rememheg which way
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-03
SEMINOLE TRIBE IS VERY BITTER
 AT PRESIDENT

Miami. Fla, April 3-UP)-Flor- ida's Seminole Indians have refused to recognize an appointment by President Hoover. The president re- gently appointed an Indian known as Chili Fish to be chief of the Sem- inoles for one day, effective on or before June 30, to sign deeds relat- ing to certain tribal lands.
 The Seminoles learned of the ap- pointment and protested to Cory Os- ceola, grandson of the famous chief Osceola and now acting chief of the tribe. that Chili Fish was an Okla itoma Indian and not entitled to sit at their tribai fires.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-03
YOUNG MAN WHO TOOK HIS LIFE
 IS IDENTIFIED

Greenwich, Conn. April S--UPl The body of neatly-dressed young man who shot himself behind a stone wall yesterday was Identified today is that of Ralph s. Hall. .29, said to be. the son of wealthy and socially prominent residents of Auck land, N. z.
 Identification was established by Mrs Mary c. Jewks, superintendent of Blythwood sanitarium. who said Hall worked for her after serving a Jail term at Honolulu, T. H.. after his wife became involved in trouble. Mrs Hall now lives in the Hawiian Islands, Mrs Jewks believed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-03
EMPLOYE SCARED BANDIT WHO HAD
 SEIZED PAYROLL

New Haven, Conn, April 3 - (UP) Robbery of the $5,000 payroll of the Webster Apparel Company was frustrated today by the timely ac- ton of an employe, who heard the bandit halt the paymaster and put him to flight with a monkey wrench.
 Carrying the money in sack. Abraham Alderman, of 1875 Walton avenue, New York city, ascended the stairs. He was confronted by a short, dark man who jabbed re- volver in his ribs and demanded the money.
 Patrick Cunningham threw the wrench at the gunman and shouted. Throw up your hands," the bandit fled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-03
LEO V. BROTHERS
 JURY STILL OUT
 THIS AFTERNOON
Angry Words Could Be
 Heard Coming From Jury
 Room Report They
 Stand 10 ito 2 for AcQdittal

Criminal Courts, Chicago. April 3 jury deliberating the case of Leo V. Brothers. charged with the murder of Alfred J. Linglc, Chicago Tribune reporter, still was deadlocked today after a continuous session since 2:24 p. m.. yesterday.
 The angry words of the divided jurors could be heard through the double doors. There was one rumor that said the jury stood 10 to ? for acquittal and another that they were divided 8 to but they were based on speculation as seven bailffs kept everyone from the vicinity of the jury room.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-03
BODY COMES HOME

New York, April 3-(UP)-The body of Fred Nixon-Nirdlinger. shot by his wife at Nice. France. arrived today on the Fabre liner Providence, and was sent immedi- ately to Philadelphia.
 No one accompanied the body on the voyage and all arrangements at the pier were made by an under taker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-03
CHANGES FOR
 HACKERS OF
 CITY MANAGER
Legislative Committee Has Not Made Any Elaborate Plans There Will Be Plenty of Other Business to Be Done, Aside From That of Waterbury
MAYOR HAYES AND
 RETINUE TO ATTEND
(By Democrat Stan Man)

Hartford, April 3-Apparentiy the legislative committee on cities and boroughs is not taking as ser iously as are certain factions Tn Wa terbury, the bills proposing changes in the charter of the Brass City. Originally planning to have next Tuesday set aside as Waterbury day., in view of the. fact that sev- eral bills affecting the charter are to be discussed, the committee fas now apparently changed its mind and has set down several other bills for hearing, pertaining to Groton and Bridgeport, for the 7th, also.
 Furthermore, so far the legisla- tive committee on cities and bor- ouehs is not paying much attention to efforts on the part of sponsors of the city manager form of gov ernment to- "pack" the hearing on Tuesday. The hearing will be held in room 6e on the 4th floor of the Capitol. This room Is very small one.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-03

London. April. S--(UP1-- Money derived from sweepstakes Is not good money. in the belief of a large number of Irish hospitals. and they have refused accordingly to partici- pate in the profits of the pools con- ducted in connection with practi- < The British government is will- ing to appoint commiss'on to in- uuire into the whole question of sweepstakes in England and Ireland. Several prosecutions have taken place and J. F. Clynes. the home secretarys has been forced to act in the matter.
 The position in Ireland is pscu-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-03
AUTO CRASHED
 INTO A POLE AND
 RANG FIRE ALARM
Firemen Arrived on False Call and at Once Began Playing Water on Fac- tory Fire Just Started

Maiden. Mass. April 3-(UP) = An automobile. careening dizzily down a street here today, hit 8 tele- phone pole on which was a fire alarm box, sounding an alarm. After the motorists had driven away, fire ap- paratus came noisily to the scene.
 Persons who witnessed the crash waited to observe the firemen's re- action to what they supposed was q false alarm. The firemen, however, began playing water on the nearby factory of the Gould Herb factory, where, it developed, menacing blaze was raging. Thanks to the ac- cidental alarm, the fire was con- trolled with damage of only $5,500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-03
Late Bulletins
CHOIR BOY STOPPED PANIC

Newark, N. J., April 3-(UP)-Frank Vircidominl 12yearod choir boy camed 200 frightened worshipers in the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel here yes terday when draperes the altar caught fire The boy waved the congregation back reached behind partition for fire extingusher and played it on the blaze.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-03
GUESTS or HOOVER

Washington, April 3-(UP)-Re- publican floor leader John Q. Til- son of Connecticut and Russell Doubleday. New York publisher, and .thir families were overnight guests at the White House last night Tile son left today for visit with rela- 'tives in the south and Doubleday returned to New York. s..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-03
AL CAPONE IS VICTOR AGAIN

Chicago April (UP)-Vargrancy charges against "Scarface Al" Capone dismissed to-day when the states attorneys office confessed inability to produce witness who could prove the gang chieftain fire quenter of disreputable resorts"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-03
FATHER ALIVE, BABY IS DEAD

New York, April 3-(UP)-Audrey Pitkn, ?, was asphyxated to-day her father made an unsuccessful attempt to commit suicide.
 Neighbors smelled gas in the home and found Morris Pitkin unconscious and his daughter dead.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-03
ASHES OF CIRCUS ARTIST COME HOME

New York, April 3-(UP) While the circus with which she won opened at Madison Square, the ashes of Lillian Letze world famed aerial artist who fell to her death Copenhagen February 15 came home to New York to-day in golden urn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-03
BANDITS WORKED NEW GAME

Mundelein, III, April g. UP)-Four bandits held M O. Mott cashier of the Mundeen state bank his wife and two sons prisoners all night forced Mott accompany them to the bank this morning. waited until the time lock opened the vault and escaped with S10QO0 in cash,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-03

Don't forget the one big night, 4ilnsfrels ae Buckingham fIali. A hi& show and bfe dance. concert. tsfan0 nlRrcil, free novelties. Spffxe 1nII0n i'nufe. and ctiIct ftelurcf <po .E'..'ftq''< ip r'en''p' Aa'''7s'ps'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-03
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, April s.-(UP)--The treasury net balance on April was 529,6S8.7 .767.92.
Evening star., 1931-12-01

its investigator, that Senators Watson
of Indiana and Davis of Pennsylvania
had received stock In some sugar COM
panies in 1928 In return for their un-
secured personal notes.
Senator Watson did not 60 before
the committee. In public statements
he said the transaction was purely a
personal one and that incidentally
neither the stock nor his note had any
present value. Davis was q member OF
the Coolidge cabinet at the time Of the
transaction. Both held their stock
through tariff deliberations.
The committee investigated q report
that an unnamed Senator had received
100000 from those interested in the
high sugar tariff. Senator Davis asked
the Lobby Committee inquiry when the
reports were published No. evidence
to sustain the report was found by the
committee.
Evening star., 1931-12-01
SUGAR LOBBY QUIZ
TO STATE FINDINGS
Walsh Declares Early Report
Will Be Made to Senate
on "Facts" of Hearing.

An early report will be made to the
Senate on committee inquiry into a
sugar tariff lobby, Senator Walsh,
Democrat, of Montana, declared yes
terday.
This report will be "a succinct state
ment of the facts" Walsh said. The
committee was told by John Holland,
Evening star., 1931-12-01

England has ruled that before an en-
ployer can take a foreign woman serv-
ant into the country the ministry OF
labor must be shown proof that the
services of a British woman are not
available.
Evening star., 1931-12-01
$795

SICILIAN STYLE, with 25-inch
sides, at very low price. Rose,
blue, green, mulberry, gold and
rust. 2A yds. long S2.95
Evening star., 1931-12-01
$3,95

RAYON TAFFETA, for the
boudoir. 40-inch sides; blue,
green, rose, peach, orchid; 2l5
yards long 1896
Evening star., 1931-12-01

ANTIQUE DAMASK -- Plain
weave, pinch pleated at top. 2N
yards long. In rose, rust, blue,
green and gold; 4O.in. sides :s7.95
Evening star., 1931-12-01

SICILIAN STYLE, with 5O.inch
sides. Sateen lined to, produce
graceful folds. Rose, blue, green,
red, gold and mulberry. 2I5
yards long ............ .$5.95
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-20
LEGAL ADvERTISFA-ENT

Texas Bank e. Trust Co., OF
Brownsville, Texas vs.. Zoe p. Wells,
ct al. and, placed in my hands tor
service, I. w. r. Brown, as Sheriff
of Cameron County. Texas, did on
the 18th day Of october. 1881. levy
on certain Real Estate. situated n
Cameron County. Texas. described
as follows, to-wit: Lots -Four (4
Five 80 and Six 90 in Block Fifty
Six (56, in the Original town Of
Brownsville. Cameron County, Texas
and levied upon as the property D.
Zoe p. Wells and that on the first
Tuesday in November, 1881. the same
being the 3rd day OF said month, at
the Court House door Of Cameron
County. in the City OF Brownsville,
Texas, between the hours Of 10 a.
In. and 4 ID. m, by virtue Of SAID
levy and said Order of Sale. I WI
sell said above described Real ES-
tate at public vendue. for cash 70
the highest bidder. as the properly
Of said Zoe P. Wells.
And in compliance with law, ]
give this notice by publication. IN
the English language. once a wee&
for three consecutive weeks in
mediately preceding said day OF sale,
in the Brownsville Herald, a news
paper published in Cameron County
Witness my hand this 18th day o.
October, 1881.
w. +. Brown, Sheriff. Cameron
County, Texas.
BY j. r. SnoebergeT. Deputy.
10-l3-20-27-3t-4l80.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-20
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

a. Loan Association Of Missouri VS..
O. J. Mcfarland ct al, placed in
m. hands for service, I, w. F..
Brown, as sheriff Of Cameron coun-
ty, Texas, did on the 18th day OF
October, 1881, levy on certain real
estate situated in Cameron >unty,
Texas, described as follows, to-Wit:
All Of lots 81 and 80 as shown
BY the map entitled PLAT Of Rio
Hondo townSite and small acreage,
residence, garden and orchard lot\r
located on the San Benito and Rio
Grande railroad and l the Arroyo
Colorado as per Mat O. the first
addition OF the townsite OF Rio
Hondo, recorded in real estate rec
ords Of said Cameron county, Tex
as, in plat book number 2, page
number /.
Also. all OF lot number 100 Of
tie Homeland Addition. according
to the map and plat thereof record
ed in Volume z. page 4. map records
Of Cameron county, Tex
Each Of the above lots. tracts and
parcels Of land lying and being
situated in Cameron county, Texas
and levied upon as { property of
Cai- Engelhardt. and that on the
first Tuesday n November, 1891.
the same be- y the 3rd day of said
month. at the court house door or
Cameron county. in the city OF
Brownsville. Texas, between the
hours Of 10 q. m. and 4 p. m, by
virtue OF said levy and said order
Of sale. I will sell ell the right.
title and interest OF he said Carl
Engelhardt in and to said roperty
at public vendue, for cash, for the
purpose of making the sum or
Sl,26l.35 together with interest at
the rate OF 81 per annum from the
date OF said Judgment. and for the
further sum Of s20.o5 court costs,
to the highest bidder, as the prop
erty Of said Carl f. Telhardt.
And in compliance with law, I
give this notice by publicc ion, in
the English language, once a week
for three consecutive we IS TN
mediately preceding said day OF
SAL. in the Brownsville Herald, a
newspaper published in Cameron
county.
Witness my hand this 18th day
Of October, A. ID. 1851.
w. +. BROWN.
Sheriff, Cameron County. Texas.
l0-l3-20-27-3t-4l8l
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-20
Northwestern Is
lHeaded For Title

CHICAGO. Oct. 90. LP-with the
other summer-book favorites, Michi-
gan and Purdue, belted out of the
championship scheme. Northwestern
is faced with the rather unique situa-
ton Of reaching the climax OF its
Big Ten season in its first game.
The Wildcats. Scorning pactice
games, have devoted their first three
dates to battles with Nebraska.
Notre Dame and the University OF
CALIFORNIA; southern branch. Sat
urday they will tackle as their first
conference foe. Ohio state and they
probably won't encounter anything
tougher than the Buckeyes on The
rest OF their schedule.
II Northwestern gets by Ohio
State. there appears to be nothing
to prevent another perfect record.
OF the remaining four teams on the
Wildcat schedule. only Illinois right
now appears capable Of causing
trouble. Minnesota, Indiana and
Iowa. which follow, should be easy
for the Wildcats.