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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
FAMOUS SINGER
 MELBA BURIED IN MELBOURNE
Dame Nellie Melba AccOrd= ed Every Honor By Peo= pie of Australia-Entire City flushed in Sorrow

Melbourne. Feb 26.-(UP)-Dame Nellie Melba. famous Australian singer whose voice was heard throughout the world, was buried to-day in the most impressive funeral service in Melbourne's history.
 The entire city was hushed as the funeral procession passed through the city's streets. Prior to burial at Lily Dale cemetery. thouss nds filed past the flag draped coffin lying in state at the Scottish church. Flow CTS and wreaths from admirers in all parts of the world were heaped around the coffin. Melba died at Sidney after lingering illness con- tracted on a voyage from England to Australia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
NEW JUDGE WILL PRESIDE AT THE
 GARRETT TRIAL
Police Car of Boston Will Face Second Trial in March, on Charge of ExtOrti0n

Boston, Feb 26.-(UP)-A differ ent judge probably will preside at the second extortion trial of Oliver B. Garrett. deposed leader of the Boston police liquor and vice unit. and co-defendants. The assignment of judges for March" placed Judge Elias B. Bishop In the first session where the Garrett trial Is scheduled to begin March 4.
 Judge Bishop will be the third jus tice assigned to the Garrett trial since the erstwhile liquor raider, his wife. Mrs Florence H. Garrett, and Miss Lillian V. Hatch were indicted on charges of graft said to have net ted the group a small fortune. Judge David r. Dillon was slated to preside over the trial first. Garrett defaulted, however, and the trial was postponed until his return. Judge Patrick M. Heating heard the trial which ended in a jury disagree ment with nine of the jury reported voting guilty" and three mot guilty"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
GREAT MILITARY FUNERAL FOR
 THE OUTSTANDING WORLD WAR
 HERO OSCAR "GREASE" JOHNSON

Legion officials have telegraphed to the adJutant- general at Washing ton seeking the whereabouts Of Lieutenant Louis Clarkson of Com pany B. 60th infantry. fifth division, who was rescued under fire by John son after he had been wounded in No Mans Land.
 Leroy Downs. service officer of Frank c. Godfrey post, American Legion. who made the funeral ar rangements. announced to-day that Johnson's medals had been discov- cred with brother-in-law. Michael Gabrielson. The included the dlstin- guished service cross of the United States. the English cross. the Croix de Guerre. the Belgian cross and an Italian decoration. Tn addition there were two citations for bravery from the United States. He suffered physi- caIly and nervously an3 neves held steady job after his return from F'rnnce. hut he steadfastly refused to become an inmate of the soldiers homo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26

Estimating that the measure would cost approximately an additional bill lion dollars. MT Hoover said:
 "There not being a penny in the treasury to meet such q demand, the government must borrow this sum through the sale of the reserve fund securities together with further is- sues or we must need impose fur ther taxation.
 "The breach of fundamental prin- ciple in this proposal is the fequire- ment of the federal government to provide an enormous sum of money to a vast majority who are able to care for themselves and who are caring for themselves
 Mir Hoover said the bill confers aid not only upon the needy war veterans but also provides equal benefits flor scores of thousands of others who are holding secure posi- ton in the federal state and local governments and in every profession and industry"
 Answering the argument that by distributing hundreds of millions of dollars the government would aid business the president said:-
 "We canont further the restora- tion of prosperity by borrowing from some of our people, pledging the ere dit of all of the people. to loan to some of our people who are not in need of the money. The theory Of stimulatoin is based upon the anti cipation of wasteful expenditure. It can be of no assistance in the return of real prosperity. If this argument of proponents is correct we should make government loans to the whole people"
 Text of Message
 Washington. Feb 26.-(UP)- President Hoover's message vetoing the veterans loan bill follows in full:-
 To the House of Representatives:
 return herewith. without my ap- proval. H. R. 17O54, "an act to in crease the loan basis of adjusted service certificates"
 In order that it may be clearly understood. I may review that the adjusted compensation act (bonus bilD passed on May 19. 1924, award ed to 3,489,00O veterans approxi- mately $1,S65.0O0.000 further com pensation for war service. To this sum was added 25 per cent, said to be consideration for deferring the payment until about 1945. the whole bearing per cent compound inter- est Immediate payment to depend- ents upon death was included, thus creating an endowment insurance policy represented by cereificate to each veteran showing the sum pay able at tke end of the period-the "face value"
 The total face value" of the out standing certificates today after pay ing the sums due of less than $50 and payrlents in full to dependents Is $3,426 100000 held by 3.397.00O veterans or an average of about 1000 ea"h.
 The bu den upon the country was to be an amount each year sufficient as yearly premium to provide for
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
BLAKE MILLIONS
 ARE ONCE MORE IN CONTROVERSY
Mrs Annie Murtha Minahan of CharlestOwn, Mass, Is the Contestant in L0n= don Court To-day

London. Feb 2G-(UP) The claim of Mrs Annie Murtha Nina han, said to be of Charlestown. Mass, to the so-called Blake millions" was argued in preliminary hearing to- day in Chancery division before Jus tice Vaughan. The argument con- cerned the matter of the crowns de- murrer. on which Justice Vaughan reserved judgment.
 The solicitor general, Sir Stafford Cripps. asserted that the millions" nvolved--estimated from $5,000,000 to $45, ,OO0. 0.OO0-actually consisted of a fund of $375,0OO. paid to the crown under a court order when Mrs Hell en Sheridan Blake. wife of General Blake, died intestate in 1876. Six petitions similar to that of Mrs Minahan. representing claims of more than 240 persons to the mil lions" previously have been dis missed. The Blake fortune caused widespread interest in the case in Britain, Ireland and the United States where there were various claimants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
EXCLUSIVE CLUB WAS RAIDED
 IN PHILADELPHIA WHERE 600
 QUARTS OF BOOZE WERE FOUND

Philadelphia, Feb. 26.-(UP).- The Manufacturers club. one of Phil adelphia's most exclusive instltu- tions, was raideds by police early to- day and more than 800 quarts of al- leged champagne, rye whiskey and imported liquors were seized. Francis Bolli. manager, of the club. will be given hearing to-day on charges of illegal possession. .-
 Major Lemuel B. Schofeld. direc- tor of public safety. personally led the raiders. Immediately after the raid, Schofield resigned his member ship in the Manufacturers club. ''The only way to enforce prohibi- ton is to arrest the big fellow along with the little fellow" Schofield told reporters as he was leaving the club. Broad and Walnut streets looks the same to me as any little alley speak, easy"
 Schofield has been, member Of the club for many years. It has heen his custsm to meet theer every Sun day with District Attorney John
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26

Norwaik, Conn.,. Feb. 26.-(UP). -Norwalk will give an elaborate military funeral to Oscar C'Greaseo Johnson. outstanding World war hero who was found dying in coal shed from hunger, exposure and the after-effects of war gas. Orders were issued to every military organization in the city to-day to be present at the services at Christ Episcopal church Saturday at 2:30 p. m.
 War veterans from two American Legion posts. the Veterans of For eign Wars. the Yankee division vet erans and the Central Veterans as- sociation will march with the casket to East Norwalk cemetery after the church service. conducted by the Rev. Robert B. Foote. At the grave, prayer will be offered by the Rev stephen P. Clifford. legion chaplain A National Guard firing squad will fire a volley over the grave and q buCler will piay taps es Johnson's former "buddies' lower the cnsket into the grave.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
TAX COLLECTOR OF SHELTON HAS
 GREAT SHORTAGE
John H. Hill, Once Republi- can Speaker in House, and G. 0. P. Leader, Owes Town $2O,OOO

Shelton. Conn. Feb 26.-(UP)- A shortage of $20,000 has been dis covered in, the accounts of Former Tax Collector John H. Hill. Town Treasurer George S. Willis an- bounced to-day. Hill. court prose- cutor, member of the board of Fair field county commissioners and for merly power in republican politics. was said to be in Westport sani- tarium, having ben taken there by his family last week.
 According to Willis. Hill's last re- port after he was defeated for re- election by John J. Donovan showed more than $29.000 tn taxes collected but not turned over to the treasurer. Subsequently Hill gave the treasurer his check for $10.000. Willis said.
 Hill was q state representative in 1901. 1919. 1921, 1925 and 1927. In his last term he was speaker of the house.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
NEW JERSEY MAN
 SAYS SHOOTING
 WASACClDENTAL
William Frazer Tells Pecu- liar Story About the Death of Pretty Mrs Phoebe Stader

Raleigh, N. C., Feb 26.-UP)- Prosecuting Attorney Abe J. David of Union county, Elizabeth, N. J., declared to-day that William Frazer, Railway. N. J.. had confessed to the accidental
 the accidental death' of Mrs Phoebe Stader of Railway. Mrs Sta der was Accidentally shot" by Frazer's .22 calibre rifle as they were riding in his automobile. Da- vid quoted Frazer as telling him.
 Frazer said the shooting occurred in the state of New Jersey. David said. From Tuesday until Thurs day of last week, T. was said, Fra ger carried the woman's body in his automobile to Bowling Green. Va. There he stripped and left it, burned the clothes, and departed for Raleigh.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26

Monaghan and other close friends for friendly chats or political con- ferences. Late last night. according to police. the director learned there waJ large stock of liquor at the club. He immediately went before Magistrate Carney and obtained q warrant. He summoned Superinten- dent of Police William B. Mills. As- sistant Superintendent Joseph Tay- Tor and Inspector John Barthold to his office. Plans were laid for the raid.
 At 1:30 q. m., they left the city hall and went to the club. Entering. they took an elevator to an upper floor where three members of the police mystery squad" were wait Ing. armed with crowbars. After re- peated knocks to gain them admit tance. the police forced their way into the room. A number of club members were there The room was furnished as % luxurious bar roOm.' police said. The members were noi molested.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
CITY GOLF
 COURSE IS
 UNDECIDED
Driving Park Near Brook side Is Not Even COnsid- cred for Municipal Field Nothing Even Tinted That Way at Hartford
lBY DEMOCRAT STAFF MAN.)

<BY DEMOCRAT STAFF MAN.)
 Hartford, Feb 26.-Waterbury's s proposed municipal golf course Is not to be located on the Brookside Home-Driving Park tract. despite a report to this effect in the Republi- can this morning. Furthermore, no statements Indicating that this was the tract decided upon were made yesterday afternoon at. the hearing before the legislative committee on finance on the bill calling for an is- sue of $50,0O0 worth of bonds to finance the construction of the course.
 As stated in the Democrat several days ago. the Brookside Home- Driving Park tract Is net to be the site for the golf course. Neverthe- less, the course will be located on city-owned property elsewhere in the city. Only a couple of acres of land remain to be bought to make the present city-owned tract large enough to accommodate the course.
 Two errors were found in the bill presented to the legislature. The finance committee called the atten- tion of the city officials to the er- TOTS and 1t was agreed to make corr rections One part of the. bill would
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
Thousand Doctors In
 New York In Danger

New York. Feb 26.-(UP)-As the result of a. series of rapid fire raids against what prohibition agents call the prescription racket, more than 30 persons were under arrest to-day and exposure is threatened for about 1000 reputable physicians and 800 druggists.
 A hundred agents working under Horace J. Simmons, special agent in charge of undercover prohibition agents descended simultaneously yesterday on several drug stores. the former Hotel Harding (which changed its name to the Alba after the Club Abbey shooting), offices In the Guardian Life building said to be the. headquarters of the gang, and a residence on Washington heights. said to be that of the master mind"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
STRANCLER WAS BEING SOUGHT BY
 NEW YORK POLICE
Body of Stylishly Dressed Young Woman Was Dis= covered in Section of Van COurtland Park

New York, Feb 26.-(UP)-An unknown "strangler" became the ob- ject of city wide search to-day after discovery of the body of an attractive, stylishly-gowned young woman lying in an isolated section of Van Cordlandt park with Q sash weight rope about her neck. Initial efforts to identify the body, which was discovered only a few hours af- ter the young woman's death, were unsuccessful. Authorities believed she had been strangled and then re- moved to the spot. beside q road on the eastern border of the park.
 Only one clue was found. The victim wore one black velvet pump, and 1t was believed the other had been accidentally left in the car in which she was carried to the scene.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
Local Senators Follow The Party
 Lines In Voting
Senator LawlOr Favored the Measure While Sena- tor Reed Took the Op- p0site View-Judge Me- Mfr Salary Increased By Senate Vote
CITY ASSESSORS
 IN CONFERENCE
(BY A DEMOCRAT STAFF MAN

(BY A DEMOCRAT STAFF MAN
 Hartford, February 25 - Water bury senators voted along strict party lines on the rejection by the senate today of the bill asking for the modification of the state liquor laws. Senator Joseph H. Lawlor. democrat, voted in favor of the bill and Senator Lewis s. Reed. republi- can, voted against the measure which was defeated by 19 to 13 strict party vote.
 The bill which was introduced as a democratic measure, was the sub- ject of debate lasting over an hour, during which both sides took active parts. Senator Frank Bergin, demo- cratic leader. read several excerpts from the Wickersham report, partic- ularly those citing the depiorable conditions resulting from the 18th amendment. He referred to the fa-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
Spirited Message Is Sent Into The House
 By President To-Day
Pr0nOunces the Measure Unwise From Standpoint of Veterans Themselves and Unwise for the Welfare of All the People
BY PAUL R. MALLON Limited Press taff Correspondent

Washington February 26 (UP) = President Hoover today loan bill which congress had passed
 back congress with spirited which he standpoint of the the standpoint of the welfare of all the people,
 The message representatives where the bill originated.
 president the treasury has insufficient obligation estimated by officials bl He connded unsound principle aid by borrowing from of the people give funds o n
 told how the has (bon) relief disqualification and welfare the
 He pledged himself these expenditures but protested giving increased loan allowances.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
DEAN OF RHODE
 ISLAND ARTISTS
 DIED LAST NIGHT

Providence. F. l.. Feb 2G.-OP) Sydney Richmond Burleigh. dean of Rhode island artists. died late last night at his home here in his 7Sth year Last month he attended a showing of his pictures at the Providence Art club. He was pres cnt every day during the two weeks showing and this had been taken as an indication that his health. which had been failing, was on the up grade.
 Burleigh was born in Little Comp ton. son of George Burleigh, the poet and Ruth Burgess Burleigh. He studied painting in Paris in the stu taught water color work at the dio of Jean Paul Laurens. He Rhode Island school of design from 1897 to 1O6. Since 1919 he had been trustee of the school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26

By means of written records seized in several of these places, however. the agents said they expect to ar- rest many physicians and druggists and give all the rest such scare that the prescription racket will come to an abrupt end. Among those arrested were Morris Sweet wood. notorious bootlegger. and Ma than Bernstein, alleged head of the prescription ring. Sweetwood was arrested at the Alba Cor Harding hoteD on a charge of selling ten gallons of rye whiskey to Inspector John T. Brubaker of the bureau of industrial alcohol. Bonds ranging from $1.500 to $10,000 were posted for the defendants by surety com- panies. Simmons said his men seized 1,500 prescriptions in Bernstein's a apartment on Washington heights. all filled out and ready for use.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
SILENT SNPER OF BOSTON MAY
 BE YOUNCSTER
Two Dorchester Boys Ar. rested for Breaking Into Store and One of Them Is Believed the Sniper

Boston. Feb 26.-CUP)-A Dor chester youngster may be Boston's silent sniper. Motorists on roads south of Boston have been terror ized in recent months by an irre- sponsible person whose pleasure 1t has been to shoot at them from am- bush. All the bullets have passed through windshields and while no motorists have been hurt several pedestrians have been wounded slightly. Only one man claimed to have heard a shot. (.
 Police arrested two boys for breaking into q Dorchester office to steal a revolver. They believe one of them Is the silent sniper. Tn young sters will be arraigned Tuesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26

The air budget provides 196,000,. 900 francs for subvention3 for air plane manufacture; 20,000,O00 francs for the encouragement of tourist aviation; 14,000,000 francs to train civilian pilots available for war service: 131,000.000 francs for research and the developn Snt of new models. The air ministry an- rounced that a new bombardment plane with Hispano-Suiza twin mo- tors of 1000 horse power made an average speed of 135 miles an hour in its first tests last night. The bomb- CT Is as fast as pursuit planes and therefore will not have to be de- tended by them,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
TROUBLES
 bESETTING
 LON GW0RTH
Speaker of the House Will Face Many Empty Seats New England Is One Thorn in the Side of the HaraSSed Man
BY THOMAS l.. STOKES

United Press Staff COrrcspondcnt)
 Washington, Feb 26 - (UP)- Speaker Longworth may see many empty seats at to-night's republican caucus, calico to renominate him for the highest post in the house.
 Representatives from oii-produc- ing states. now making a last-minute e drive for oil embargo legislation. were talking to-day of staying away from the party meeting unless there is some indication of action during the day.
 This group, numbering about 60. is in addition to that which opposes caucuses on principle. None of the latter, including about 15 "insur-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
FILLING SATION
 BANDITS STILL
 BUSY AT NIGHT

Lynn, Mass. Feb 2G.-(UP) Bandits suspected of fatally shooting Louis Bagni, Somerville filling sta- ton attendant, held up filling sta ton here last night and robbed Fred Haines. attendant. of $25. The sec ond holdup occurred at almost the same hour Bagni died at Central hospital. Somcrville. He was shot early yesterday. His companion. a police dog. also was shot by the bandits The stolen automobile the three holdup men used in Somer- vile was found abandoned in field in South Medford. They used an- other car. believed also stolen. "ere last night.
 Placards have been hung in filling stations informing holdup men that "the attendant on duty does not know the combination of this safe" The placards are intended to protect night attendants. company officials said. Only station managers. who do not work at night. know the safe combinations it was said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
French War Budget
 To Be $461,O ,OOO, ,OO0

Paris, Feb 26-(UP)-The war budget was passed by the chamber of deputies early to-day and the government rushed toward vote on the air budget which will bring French expenditures for land. sea. and air defenses to over 11,525,- 100000 francs, or about $461,000,- 900. The chamber approved total of $6.458.000,000 francs (about $258,320,000) for the budgets of the army and colonial defense. The air budget of 2.229,9OO,924 francs about $89.196,038) will be voted on as soon as possible. This leaves out standing the 30.000 900 franc naval building credits for 1881.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
DISTRICT COURT
 BILL DEFEATED
 | BY PARTY VOTE
Democrats Were Solidly Behind It in the House But It Was a Hopeless Bit of Fighting
By GEORGE R. MORRIS, JR. United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Stan Correspondent
 Hartford. Conn, Feb 26.-(UP)- Bitter partisan contests were precipi- tated in both house and senate of the general assembly to-day by unfa- vorable reports of the judiciary com mittee on the district court and cru saders' bill to legalize manufacture and sale of light wines and beer.
 Both houses were divided on party lines, republicans favoring accept ance of the reports and rejection of the bills and democrats opposing.
 The crusaders bill was defeated by vote of 19 to 13, one republi-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
PRIZE RABBITS ON THE HOUSE

Hartford Conn., Feb 26-(UP)-Two prize rabbits binked at legislators yesterday when their ap- peared before the legislative agriculture committee to tify that Belgian hares Hike German police dogs and hon. est lawyers" are out of date
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26

Hartford, Conn, Feb 26-lUP)-The legislative motor vehicles committee is seriously considering bill which would require non-shaterable glass all automobiles sold in Connecticut State Motor Vehicles Commissioner Rob- bins B. Stoecke said to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
SHIPPEE GETS A NEW JOB

nectcut Trust company announced to-day that Lester E. Shppee will become vice president of the bank compile ton of his term state banking commissioner July l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26

One Indispensable clement in 0nr food Is protein. All 0tIicr eIcmcnts needed for hcuIthy bOfIics is con- tnincsI ln MlIk. That is why ytni shoBld Ipclutic li cscry siav in some form. Worlcn's Dairy, Tel. 32e.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26

Hartford, Conn., Feb 26-(UP)-Governor Wilbur L. Cross will transmit the remainder of his nominations for appointment to the senate next Tuesday, his office nounced to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
FIRE RACED BUT SHOW WENT ON

Maiden Mass, Feb 26-(UP)-While fire ragged on the roof of the Strand eater audience continued to watch the movies that the playhouse abaze The flames controlled without serious damage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
YOUTH TOO CLEVER FOR POLICE

Boston, Feb 26-(UP)-For three days police watched a vacant house in Roxbury hoping somebody would call for complete set of burglar tools which had been left there Despite their vigilance youth made away with the tool kit, weighing 75 pounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
BROKE LEG 4 TIMES IN 13 MONTHS

Boston, Feb 26- UP)-Elizabeth Mark, g. in City hospital to-day after suffering broken leg for the fourth time in 13 months
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
SHE HAD 25 HUNGRY CATS

Somerville, Mass, Feb 26-(UP)-When police en- tered the home of Miss Ellen Spence 65 and found her dead of heart disease they discovered 25 hungry cats in the house.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
Late Bulletins
FREE-FOR-ALL IN LAWRENCE STRIKE

Lawrence, Mass, Feb 26-(UP)-A free-for-all battle between police and union members in the local headquar ters of the National Textile Workers union resulted in eight arrests to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Feb 26,-(UP) P)-The treasury net balance on February 24 was $l56,33S.451.98.