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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-23
THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS
 co IS SOLVENT
Reorganization of the Fi= nances Has Already Be- gun By Receivers - All Employees to Be Retained

New Haven, Conn, Jan 23. (UP)- Reorganization of the finances of the Winchester Repeating Arms com- pany was begun to-day by the re- ceivers appointed yesterday by Fed- eral Judge Edwin s. Thomas. In- adequate current earnings and inn paired credit caused the receiver ship, although the company's assets far exceed its liabilities, the receiver CTS said.
 2 William A. Tobler, president of the company, and the Union and New Haven Trust company were named receivers on application of the T. A. D. Jones Company, Inc, of this city. Jones was former Yale coach. As sets were listed as $41,561,831.53 and as $37,815, 5,638.01. The has announced it's inten- tion of keeping all it's $500 employees for the present at least.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-23
GIRL ATTACKED
 AS SHE VISITED GRAVE OF MOTHER
Posses of Citizens Are Hunting To-day for Me- gro Alleged to Have Been Assailant of Victim

Brownsville. Tex, Jan 23-(UP)- Posses of enraged citizens searched the lower Rio Grande valley to-day for a negro accused of beating a white girl into mysteries as she vis- ited her mothers grave alone at twilight.
 The victim, 18-year-old daughter of a prominent Los Ebanos con- tractor, was still hysterical. From the cemetery she wandered to a Mexican home, where the residents, believins, her insane, drove her away. She stumbled on to an Amer ican home, where fragments of lAor story were gasped out and the search for her assailant began.
 The victims mother died several weeks ago and she was on one of her frequent pilgrimages to the grave when the negro approached her. "r --~4-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-23

"to entertain audiences daily. My purpose iS to please them. It is not an act of curtesy. whether or not you approve of me, to interfere with others pleasure. If you don't like ne. you don't have to come here. !, The program was then resumed while ushers who had rushed to the balcony section from which the mis- siles were tossed captured three young men who allegedly did the throwing. The culprits were taken to a room outside the auditorium and held for police. Later they were transferred to LaGrange street police sta ;ion and severely repri- manded. Since neither the theatcr management for Vallee wished to press charges, the youths finally were released.
 After tle show, Rudy declined to discuss the incident. However. per- haps he expressed his sentiments in song he sang following the grape fl uit barrage-'Ninety-N Out of | Hundred Like IL. Why Don't You?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-23
DICTATORSHIP FOR ENGLAND IS
 BEING TALKED
Failure of Macdonald Labor Govt, Coupled With Un= employment and Depres= sion Raises New Senti= ment

London. Jan 23-(UP)-The re- newal of menacing attacks on the cabinet of Prime Minister J. Ram say Macdonald, coupled with the economic depression and growth of unemployment, caused serious dis cussion in some quarters to-day of the possibility of a Constitutional dictatorship"
 Political sources which scoff at the idea of such a system in England have considered, however, some other manner of radical alteration in the parliamentary machinery. Meanwhile, coincident with the de- feat of the cabinet on the school at tendance bill and uncertainty re- garding the trades dispute bill crisis, there has been a definite effort in the last two days to center attention of the nation on proposals for a vir- tual dictatorship. Except for the ever unanimous feeling that Britain should remain a monarchy and the kings and prerogatives should, therefore. remain untouched, senti- ment against the present system of government is growing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-23
MAJOR GENERAL EDWARDS KEEPS
 ON IMPROVING

Boston, Jan 23- -(UP)-Major- General Clarence R. Edwards, who led the 26th (Yankee) division over seas, kept gaining strength today at Phillips House of Massachusetts General hospital. where he recently underwent an operation for an intes- tinal disorder.
 Edwards told Dr Richard H. Miller shortly before 11a. m. that he was feeling fine" The physician told newspapermen that the generals ap- pearance fully supported his cheer ing statement. No formal bulletin concerning the patients condition was issued, but one was expected following a conference between Mill Ter and associate physicians at D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-23
Of
 Federal Court
 Much Impaired
IS HOME LOVING GIRL BUT BAD BANDIT
 ANGERED HER

Chicago, Jan 23--UP)-Anna Chatham, 2O-ycar-Old clerk in a sporting goods store. Is a quiet, hOmc-Ioving girl, but when Q bandit walked into the store last night, pointed q pistol at her and asked to see the interior of the cash rcgistcr-she plainly lost her temper. Anna led with n left. crossed 1t with n right and hit the bandit soundIy on the chin. Then she walked to the telephone and called police. The bandit re- tricved his pistol, rc-pOintcd it at the girl clerk and said:
 "Gct away from that telephone pr I'!l kill you"
 Anna finished talking to police. Then she locked the door, walked over to the bandit and hit him on the nose and in the stomach. She was kicking his shins when pO- lice arrived. Then Anna reached under a counter with the broom and disIOdged man customer who had been hiding there since the bandit entered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-23
MORE KNICHTSOF MALTA NAMED AT
 VATICAN CITY
Another Group of Distin= guished Americans Had Their Names Placed on Roll of That Order

Vatican City. Jan 23-(UP)-The sovereign council of the Order of Knights of Malta, named a group of Americans to-day as knights. The new knights created were: Jeremiah C. Hickey, president of the Hickey Freeman company; James P. B. Duffey, president of the Duffey Pow CTS company: and Joseph P. O'Hearn, assistant superintendent of public instruction. all of Rochester. N. Y. Judge Victor J. Bowling. lawyer. and Albert E. Boardman, both of New York city.
 James J. Walsh. Dr James Byrne, banker, Robert l.. Hoguet. vice pres ident of the Emigrant Industrial Savings bank; Henry Heidc, capital ist; Victory F. Ridder newspaper publisher; Thomas F. Woodlock, member of the interstate commerce commission; and James Butler, pres ident of the James Butler company. all of New York. James German. railroad president of Chicago; Ed ward Hines. capitalist. of Evanston, III: Michael Dool. banker, of Prov idence, F. l.; and Edward J. Tobin, banker of San Francisco.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-23
Reverse Belief In Birth Control
 House Measure
YALE STUDENTS WHO SQUEALED ARE
 SUSPENDED

New Haven, Conn, January 3 = (UP) - Four Yale stu dents, whose testimony convicted two preparatory school students of bootlegging, have been su- spended. Dean Percy Walden an- nounced today. John Thatcher. Garden City, L. l.. and Robert K. Spoffard. New York City. were suspended until February 4 and William w. Wheeler of St Joseph, Mo, and John Greene. Dayton, Ohio, until February l2th.
 The students testified against Pasquale and John Amarante, who were paying their tuition in a New Haven college preparatory school by bootlegging. after the brothers were arrested by cam pus police in a Wall street dormi- tory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-23
.TTTDGE EWALD AND TAMMANY OFFICIALS CLEARED OF EVERY
 CHARGE MADE AGAINST THEM

New York. Jan 23-UP)-The case of tieorge r. Ewald, charged with buying a city maGistracy for S12,OO0. which proved to be the starting point of a general investi- Cation of ;he whole political judicial system in New York, was closed to- day with a dismissal of all indict- ments. The five defendants, Ewald and his wife; Martin J. Healy. Tam many district leader: Thomas T. Tommaney, his lieutenant, and Dr Francis M Schirp. former chairman Of the political committee of the Steuben society, were thus cleared of all charges as far as the city and state are concerned. Ewald and Dr Schirp, however. are still under fed eral indictment for mail fraud in , connection with the Cotter Butte Mining company. of which Ewald was formedly director.
 Thus the principal case of alleged graft in tie New York minor courts
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-23
YALE.BOYS HAVE BEEN HAVING FUN
 WITH THE RADIO

New Haven. Conn. Jan 23.-UP) Two Yale juniors have trans formed a radio receiving set into low-power broadcasting transmitter and have bene entertaining listeners in within three-quarters of mile of their dormitory with sensational speeches purporting to come from the presidents of Harvard and Princeton. the dcan and the foot ball coach. the Yale Alumni Weekly said to-day.
 A third junior. seeing commercial possibilities in the station has signed up merchants in the college district tor "bootleg" sponsored programs, inc weekly continues. If police, col @ge authorities or the federal radio >enmission do not interfere he is in fair way to prosperity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-23
State Trooper Finds
 His Mother Murdered

ning's son, State Trooper Charles Manning. who went to the Suits home early to-day to discover why she had not followed her custom of visiting him. Manning, accom- panied by other officers. searched the front part of the Suits home thoroughly without finding trace of his mother. Entering the kitchen. they saw several loose boards, and removing them. found the body crowded between the cross-supports of the floor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-23

ended with a victory for the de- fendants. Ewald and his wife were charged with paying $10,000 to Healy. through Tommaney, for the appointment, and $2,000 to Or Schirp for using his influence With Mayor Walker. Three Juries dis agreed. and Supreme Court Justice Phillip j. McCoOk. in dismissing the indictments, agreed that another trial would probably end the same way.
 "I am satisfied that the failure Of the jurors to agree fairly represents the present state of the collective conscience of the community in cases of this character. which are thought
 by some to involve a quasi-politicai
 issue" Justice McCook said. Tt is,
 in the opinion of the court highly mproable that twelve men of this community can. under present con- ditions. h persuaded to agree to
 convict any of the defendants ' named.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-23
TWO ENEMIES OF SENATOR NORRIS
 ARE INDICTED
Former Senatorial Republi= can Chairman Seymour and Grocer George w. Norris Charged With Perjury

Lincoln, Neb, Jan 23-UP)-Nic- tor Seymour of Denver, former chairman of the western republican senatorial committee, and George w. Norris. grocer clerk opponent of Senator George W. Norris in the last republican senatorial primary, were charged with perjury in grand jury indictments returned to-day.
 The indictments were returned by the federal grand jury which since Monday has been reviewing the mass of evidence collected by Senator Gerald F. Yves senatorial cam paign expenditures investigating committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-23
WOMAN KILLEDIN FIRE AND SISTER
 DIED TO-DAY

Lowell, Mass. Jan 23-(UP)- Miss Mary Maxwell. 7S, died at St Johns hospital today from pneu- monia contracted when she was driv- en from her home by fire Tuesday. A sister, Beatrice. was ',illed almost instantly in the fire.
 Funeral services were to be held today for Beatrice, but they were postponed until tomorrow when there will be a double funeral.
 Because of the damaged condition of the Maxwell home, the funerals will be held at St Johns hospital. The sisters had been active in char itable functions for support of the hospital
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-23
SON OF BISHOP MAX0N WENT ON
 TRIAL TO-DAY

New York. January 23 (UP)- James Matthew Maxon, Jr, son of the bishop coadjutor of Tennessee, went on trial in general sessions court today on a charge of second degree murder in connection with the death of David Paynter, 73- year-old pressman.
 Indications were that selection of the jury might consume several days. Martin w. LittletOn, defense counsel, said Bishop Maxon was ex- pected to arrive Sunday to attend the trial.
 The state contends MaXon, while intoxicated. beat Paynter with a chair in rooming house where they both lived.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-23
 GATHER AT
 NEW HAVEN
State Central Committee to Have Its First Meeting Since the State Election Local Members Are Also Present

Headed by Town Chairman John H. Crary, local members of the dem- ocratic state central committee to- day went to New Haven to attend a meeting of that body The session was called by State Chairman P. B. O'Sullivan of Orange The session is expected to be an important one, coming in the midst of the session of the legislature at which various important matters. relating to party
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-23
STAGE HAS LOST ANNA
 PAvL0vA
Famous Dancing Star Had Held the Same Position in Dancing World That Sarah Bernhardt Gained in Theater

The Hague, Jan. 23.-Anna Paw Iowa, world famous dancer acclaim ed as one of the greatest artists of her time, died here at the Hotel Des Indes early to-day. She was strick- en with pleurisy Tuesday.
 Pavlova would have been 4G years old on January 31. She contracted chill en route to the Hague when she was forced to remain in the open air for a long time due to a railroad
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-23
Dignity and Respect for Those Courts Has Been Killed - Federal Courts of the Land Have Been Really Turned Into Police Courts
ALL ATTORNEYS
 DEPLORE CONDITIONS

Telegraph. Editors Note Herewith is the second of a se- ries of articles giving the facts about prohibition as related in the report of the Wickersham commission.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-23
SENATOR WALSH
 OF MONTANA MAY HAVE HIM LICKED
BY LYLE c. WILSON United Press Staff COrrcSDOnllcm

Washington. January 23 (UP) Senate democrats and insurgent republicans who are determined to make hydro electric power a major issue in 1892 believed today they had found means of getting around President Hoover's defense against custer of three of his power com missioners.
 Having confirmed the nominations of Chairman Smith and Commits sioners Garsaud and Draper. the sen- ate later reconsidered its favorable action. This followed the protests which resulted when the commits sioners discharged Solicitor Russell
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-23

Oneida, N. Y., Jan 23-(UP)- The body of Mrs Laura Manning, 50 year old housekeeper for Albert F. Rome, N. r., hotel Tuesday night, was found beneath the kitchen floor of Suits home to-day. Her throat had been cut and her head crushed. The coroner said she had been dead since Sunday night or Monday morning.
 The body was found by Mrs Man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-23
Two More Political Leaders Enter Lists
 Against President
 BECK OF PENN
 CRACKS MESSAGE
BY RAYMOND CHAPTER.

United Press Stan Correspondent
 Washington, Jan 23.-(UP)- Contradictory interpretations of the Wickersham prohibition report had broadened to-day to include conflict ing opinions regarding the position taken by President Hoover in his message transmitting the report to congress.
 Senator Fess of Ohio. chairman of the republican national committee. took issue with the generally ac- cepted interpretation of Mir Hoover's and said the president had declared himself only against the form of possible revision of the 18th
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-23
8 to ' Against It, While Last Term l2 to 4 FavOr- ed It-On Jury Service They Stand 8 to 7 in FavOr-TwO Years Ago It Stood 9 tO5
REFUSE TO SAY
 WHY THEY CHANGED
BY GEORGE MORRIS, JR United Press StafY COrrcSDOndcntl

Hartford, Conn, Jan 23-(UP)- A surprising reversal of opinion among women members of the gen. eral assembly on two measures which previously had won their strong support-birth control and jury service for women-was re- vealed to-day by a United Press poll.
 The poll showed eight opposed to seven in favor of legaliZed birth control, with five undecided. The vote on jury service was eight in fa- vor to seven opposed, with five un- decided.
 Two years ago a similar poll showed 12 women favored the birth control bill to four opposed, with four undecided. Nine favored jury service for women to five against
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-23
Late Bulletins
25 YEAR CONVICT MADE ESCAPE

White Plains N. Y, Jan 23-(UP)-Ray Williams, convict serving 25 years in Sing Sing prison on forgery charge to-day escaped from guards he being taken from court back prison He had been witness in the trial of Harry Lipschitz, charged with murder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-23
GOO, ,OOO PERSONS SEEK CHARITY

St Louis, Jan 23-(UP)-The gravity of the drought situation in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas Illinois and Mis- souri was emphasized at md-western Red Cross head quarters to-day when estimated 600000 persons the five states are dependent on charity for food.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-23
AMPUTATE TOE OF BAN JOHNSON

Hot Springs Ark, Jan 23-(UP)-Ban Johnson, for president of e American league entered St Josephs hospital to-day to undergo operation for amputaton of toe. Johnson's toe fractured when trampled in crowd several years and never completely healed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-23
DIDN'T SWALLOW HORSESHOE NAIL

Buffalo, N. Y, Jan 23-(UP)-The horseshoe nail bakery cake and for which she sought $1O0O damages wasn't from horses hoof at a experts testified at the hearing. It came from barrel-hoop. The court dis missed her suit against the Hall Baking company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-23
BY CECIL OWEN

United Press Staff Correspondent Washington, Jan 23-Prohibition in the opinion of the Wickersham commission. has injured the dignity impaired the efficiency. and endan- gered the wholesome respect for fed- eral courts which once obtained"
 Special significance is attached to
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-23
OLD WOMAN DEAD.

Biddeford. Me. Jan 23.-(UP)- Mrs Jane Cumimngs is dead at her home here in her 102nd year. She was q native of Montpelier, Vt, and was believed the oldest resident of York county.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-23
TOURING WORLD IN OLD AUTO

Genoa. Jan 23-(UP)-Two persons were seriously hurt to-day when the automobile in which they trav cling collided with machine built in 1912 in which the Duke of Lowenthal is touring the world. The duke not hurt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-23
WERE ONLY SEPARATED ONCE

Coleman, Tex Jan 23-(UP)-The only time MT and John Wesley Vest both 91 have been separated in the last 70 years when West in the army during the Civil war; they told to-day their relatives gathered for their roth wedding anniversary
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-23
100000 LIRE DAMAGE BY FIRE

Milan Jan 23-(UP)-A wholesale drug store owned by the Coa brothers destroyed by fire last night. Damages estimated at 100000 lire. Bremen prevented the blaze from spreading to adon ing Ursulne nunnery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-23
JURORS STILL OUT IN DEVOE CASE

Los Angeles, Jan 23-(UP)-The weary jurors in the Daisy De Voc grand theft returned to Judge William c. Dorans courtroom at 9:30 PSF to-day and locked up further deberaton the fate of the former secretary to Clara Bow They have been out since Wednes day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-23

When your children come in cold And tired out from that skating Dnrty at inc favoritc park. a warn, ciass Of WOrdcn's Safe MIX Is most likely to just touch the right spot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-23
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Jan 23.-UP)-The treasury net balance on January 21 was $173,143, S63.28.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-23

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-26
VOLUNTEERS NEEDING
ADDITIONAL CLOTHING
Wearing Apparel Required to Aid
JobleSs in Securing
Employment.

Clothes may OF may not make the
man, but preSentable wearing apparel
Is a necessity for job-SeekerS.
This problem is causing some little
diSconcertment for the Volunteers OF
America, Inc, one of WaShinRtOn'S
philanthropic organizations. for while
they have available jobs for their IN
employed patrons, their supply Of
clothing is exhausted
During the past few months, the
relief station Of the volunteers, loca ted
at 9283U Pennsylvania avenue, has
doled out more than $4,000 hot meals,
and has helped thin The ranks OF the
Capitals unemployed by landing hun
dreds of jobs
Cognizant of the necessity OF a good
appearance, shabby applicants have
been given articles of clothing when
necessary The demand for Oterccats
has been paramount.
The organizations headquarters at
ITO Fourteenth street IS still being
beseiged by job-hunters, victims Of
hard times, and Col. Frank II. Wise,
supervising the employment branch.
COnfeSSeS the work is slowing up be-
cause OF the lack Of clothing ID nOrs
are requested - communicate through
National 1893.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-26
LECTURE AND COMMUNITY
SING FEATURE PROGRAM

family community night will be
held at the Young Womens Christian
Association, Seventeenth and K streets
Saturday evening, from to l. o'clock
One feature of The program will be an
illustrated lecture by DR.. Harold {. Bry-
ant of the national park service, Depart
ment of Agriculture ON Movies OF Our
National Parks" This viii be preceded
Dy a community sing under the direction
of Mrs Wilson Compton.
Among the other events VIII be
promenade of Spring fashions, dancing.
games and exhibitions
The con- hittee III charge of arrange
mentS is IMPOSED Of Mrs. Harry Blee
Mrs. Elwot Street, Mrs. Charles viii
Wright; Mrs. Arthur Il. Epson. Miss
Eleanor ECkhardt and Miss Margaret
Parsons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-26
EX-MAYOR TAKES
LIFE IN ASHEV|LLE
Roberts, One of Is Indicted
in Bank Failures, Defends
Public Conduct.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ASHEVILLE, N. c.. February 90
b 4eaving a letter in which he declared
This hands were clean and his con-
science clear. Gallatine Roberts. for
mer Asheville mayor. who was one of
Is men indicted last week as the result
of local bank failures. committed
suicide yesterday
Roberts parted with group OF
friends after casual conversation
early yesterday afternoon, walked into
legal building nearby and shot him.
self through the head with a pistol.
Use of Funds Charged.
He was indicted on a charge of hav-
ing used public funds for the benefit
of a private institution, the Central
Bank & Trust Co. which closed last
November with about 81 ,OO0,00O of city
funds OH deposit. III response to public
clamor as a result OF the ensuing tlnan-
cial crisis he and the two other city
commissioners resigned.
Roberts suicide is the second III
ASheville to come in the wake of bank
ing difficulties Arther +. Rankin, a
former vice president Of the Central
Bank d. Trust Co, shot and killed him.
self few days ago. j. Charles Brad
ford, cashier Of the same institution,
SlaShed his throat with a razor blade.
but recovered.
Three Letters Left.
Besides his letter to the public IN
which he pleaded with the people of
ASheville TO cease your pickering and
strife" the former mayor left another
addressed To his wife, and third to
a friend. George Pennell.
The public letter III part said:
For 20 years l was in public life
and I npVar did a dishonest act dnrinp
all these years. and yet l have been
sh&mefully charged with committing a
felony. God knows ! did no wrong
during my term of office. My hands
are clean and my conscience is clear"
He added that the other commissioners
who resigned with him are both clean
good men and have done no wrong"