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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-14
POLICE FORCE Al WASHINGTON MAY
 STAND ONCARPET
Diplomat Was Beaten Up By Thugs and OfIiicials Want to Know About Protection

Washington, May 14.--CUP)-The state department, veteran investiga- tor of such matters as slavery in Liberia, bandits in China and the worlds armament burden, was con- sidering to-day an inquiry of g new and different order. It wants to know whether. the <. capitals diplomatic corps is adequately protected by police--and if not, why.
 The diplomatic corps and Secre- tary Stimson too, are shocked by what is said to be the first act of violence against a foreign represen- tative in 20 years. On Tuesday night pr Don Carlos Leiya, Salvadorean charge d'affaires, was beaten over the head by two thieves whom he found ransacking his diplomatic liquor supply. He is now patient in emergency hospital
 Stimson, taking the position that the state department is responsible for the safety of foreign enyoys, in- dicated he would investigate the scope of protection Washington's police was giving diplomats.
 Although the Salvadorean legation has made no, complaint to the state about inadequate ,protec- ton, one of the attaches observed informally to-day that in his country a special, policeman was stationed at each. of the foreign missions. .sr
 s Police. said to-day that the north west quarter of the city twas well blanketed with officers, there being patrolman to every twosor three blocks. In addition, 1t swas- pointed out, the streets there. ares patrolled by motorcycle officers and specia! police cars equipped with radio to receive notice from, haed dquarters whenever a crime was repoFted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-14
sTERRYvILL.E

Notices have been. posted about town of the calling of a special town meeting to be held in the Audftori- um Hall on Wednesday night of next week at o'clock, to select com mittee to select a site and to find estimates on the cost of building a new high school. The meeting will be held in the Auditorium in order to provide room for the townspeople who are expected to attend in a very large number. so large that it was hall, for fear. that there would not be enough room to adit them all. There is no doubt of the great importance of the great importance of the ques- tion and the necessity of new high school, but much opposition is ex- pected in this case, due to the hard times and the consequent, drawing on the family sayings to pay the taxes. Although many expect a com rnittee to be selected. this evening.
 Meeting of Athletic Association
 The Terryyille High School .Ath- letic Association held a meeting yesterday afternoon in the town hall at 1880 o'clock. Very important and the time allowed for such meet ings was extended in order to take care of all business at this meeting. The members of the association vot- ed on a proposed amendment in which the editor in chief, the busi- ness manager. and his assistants were to be- elected in May, the year before the Orange and Black, the local high schools year book went to press. This was unanimously voted for, and as. May was the se- lected month to elect them, the of- ficers were elected at this same meeting. Those elected were, Br. nard Barker. editor in chief; WiI- James Flynn and Arthur Whitbeck were elected as assistants. Another amendment was proposed which would award officer of the athletic association letters each year in rect ognition of their work. This amend- ment will be posted and then will be voted on at the next meeting next week. Principal Fred Creel. man announced at this meeting, the members who were elected this year to represent. the Honor Society. q society originated ins 1921. for pu- pills who were outstanding in school activities. Those chosen, for the society were. William Pratt. Walter Miastowski and Philip Pond.
 Fined for Speeding
 Alexander Korotie, son of Mir and Mrs Louis Korotie of East Main street was brought before Judge Donavan in the Bristol Court on Tuesday morning of this week, to answer a charge of speeding on Park street last week. He was found guilty and was fined $10 and costs. $5 of which was later remitted. MT Korotie was arrested one noon when he was speeding along Park street in Bristol at . the time the school children were leaving school for the dinner period. <.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-14
CHIEF JUSTICE
 IS MUCH AGAINST BIRTH CONTROL
Judge Russell of Georgia Court Is the Father of IS Children, One of Whom Is to Be Governor

Atlanta, Ga, May 14.-(UP)- Chief Justice Richard B. Russell of the Georgia supreme court, father of IS children including son who will become governor next month, was ready to-day with at least IS req sons why he is against birth control.
 He will debate the subject tonight with Margaret Sanger, leading advo- cate of birth control, as his oppo- nent.
 Mrs, Sanger, who in real life is Mrs J. Noah Slee, mother of two sons and a daughter, and for many years has led the fight to legalizc dissemination of contraceptive in- formation, faces a picturesque figure in Judge Russell.
 He is a Georgia planter, with a dropping mustache. His tall spare figure is accentuated by black lfrocktail coat. A newspaper editor before becoming a judge, he is d holder of several honorary college degrees and is interested in many social organizations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-14
GYPSY VAMP R0BS MAN OF s280 R0LL
License By Proxy
 Costs Autoist $25
Lazi Casad Also Loses, Permit Obtained in Illegal
 Manner @

motor vehicle office and under. the name of Lazi Casadi qualify for the license. Casadi couldn't recall the name of his friend in police court this morning. It was necessary to employ the services of an interpreter to hear the defendant's side of the story after Sergeant Gene, Lenzi of the state police had testified as to the reason for Casadfs arrest.
 ig The saccused,s successful stunt in obtaining q license, despite the fact
 that he is unable to speak or read English. was exposed when he be- came involved in an accident in Nor walk. The police of that city took him into custody to quizz him and were surprised to discover that ne was unable to converse with him. They called. in an Interpreter. A complaint was: sent to the state motor vehicle department and it was referred to the state police.
 About a week ago Casadi was sum to appear in local police court on the charge of operating without a license. His lawyer approaching the attorney stated that it was just "one'' of those cases where Casadi left his permit at home. The customary fee of SIC was charged: to have the complaint nolIed. Later Sergeant Lenzi insisted that there, was moreto the case than the mere of license. He scharg-. ed fraud on the part of the accused. A new warrant was promptly made out and served. After two postpone ments the case was tried this morn ing. Casadi admitted that he did not take the literacy test at. the motor vehicle office. His accommodating friend arragned all the little details for $5 and obtained the license in Casadi's name.
 The state police on talking with the accused realized at once that someone had; "pinch hit" for him in applying for the permit, so they charged Casadi with obtaining a license by fraud. The name of the proxy" remains unknown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-14
Three Legged Dog May Have Survived
 Big Ship Explosion

St Johns, Newfoundland, May IA. -(UP)-A dog which may be that of the late Varick Frissell, who dis appeared March IS after explosion of the sealing ship Viking. has been seen wandering about change Island, 70 miles south of the Viking disas- ter scene.
 '. John Roberts of Change Island re- ported to-day:
 T am searching for the dog, which believe to be Frisseps, and l hope to capture him some time this week. He appears to be wild and is walking on three legs" ! Roberts also reported:
 1 1.-Two weeks after the wreck of lhe Viking, sealers from Gappy Island, five miles northeast of Togo lsalnd. reported sighting an ice pan some distance off, on which they saw the body of big man in blue clothes. Returning the following day with others to make search,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-14
Puts Arms Around Thomas Smith And
 Presto, It's Gone
Noads, Travelling in Cars With Ohio Markers, Disap- pear Rapidly But Police in All Parts of State Are Warned to Be on Lookout for Caravan

of $2S0. A complaint to the police was immediately followed by a general broadcast over the police de- partment's teletype and telephone calls to towns through which the band is expected to travel. q
 The seemingly impossible feature of the story is accepted by the po- lice. Mir Smith claims that he was walking along the highway when one of the. machines containing the nomads came to a standstill and one of the young women stepped out and approaching him asked if he cared to have his fortune told. He answered mo" and attempted to walk away from her, but she fol- lowed and seized hold of him. While her companions in the car made jests about the reluctance of MT Smith the young woman put her arms around him. In some man. ner she managed to relieve the To- cal man of his money.
 In telling his story to Captain Will liam P. keegan of the detective bu- reau MT Smith first took the pre- caution to prove that he was actual ly in possession of the money and that his complaint was not an im- aginary one. .& .~ The local police are fully deter mined to prevent the gypsies from leaving the state without explaining their actions and accounting for the $2S0.
 ' Yesterday morning band of gypsies pitched their tents on the old golf lots in the west end. They were preparing for long stay in Waterbury, but the police descended on them and gave an hour to pack up and get out Of town. At first they gave notice of contesting the polices authority in this respect, but at the expiration of the hours time they were gone. '
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-14
TFIOMAS''!T'ON {!

The Thomaston Recreation state league bowlers were defeated by the
 Wallingford five two out of three games in the Recreation alleys last night. Wallingford won the first game only to lose the second, and then came back in the gast frame to win the match. There is one more week of the tournament, but Thom- aston being in fifth. place with only six more matches hat not, got a chance for any of the honors. The local five started off well and held first place for few weeks, but suf- fered the loss of two. of the strong est members of the team. when Trip" Benartehez was lost to them, when he went west and Maurice Dee was forced to retire from from, the team on the<advice If his physician.
 . County Contention ?r;'
 Mrs Alfred Gilman, wife 1of the bishop of .Hankow. China, was the principal speaker. at thea Litchfield county ysconvention of the. Women's auxiliaries held. at Trinity parish, yes- terday. About 60 delegates we're pres- ent.. Mrs Gilman has resided in China for the past 30s. years, and is nov ong a :. vacation in. hisHco antry.. A cOrporate communion service was held at; Trinity church at S1Q.30 a. m. o'clock. Rev < LeonardaS Smith, ;, rec- tor and Rev MT Brewsterso of Litch- field officiating. Mrs Jennie Loomis, diocesan president opened the ses- sion.with ;a' 'short address, which was followed by the .reportsgof the off, cers. Noon day, prayer was held and lunch was served. X The, after noon session sopened at 1 i:15 o'clock for roll call and daelection sof officers. Tt was voted gtosF hold the next convention. in Litchfieid. The officers elected were:! Organizing di- rector, Miss r. E. Davies of Wash ington; supply .secretary. Mrs Ter renee Reed .of fLitchfield; Treasurer. Mrs, J. sN.i Willard of washington; secretary. Miss M. ScoNiil, of Water town, N. T. A. treasurer, Mrs Gilbert of sharon; educationallg lg Decretary, Mrs Curry of. Litchfield :, church peri odical club. Mrs Humphrey Of Rox-. bury. .s 2 ,@5s, gtsst.!5,a a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-14
STEEL STRIKERS HAVE JOINED THE
 LABOR FORCES
Total of 30 Per Cent Cut in Wages in One Year in Ohio Open Shop

Mansfield, O., May l4.-(UPl- The 1,6O0 striking employees of the Empire Steel Corporation organized to-day for union supervision after rejecting peace terms offered by the
 More than Il ,000 strikers have siefed applications for membership in Athe Amalgamated Association of Iroh, Sheet and Tin Workers or Arlerica. Empire Steel is an open sllsp corporation.
 Following the refusal to accept tof- fers by the company to suspend the her cent wage cut which precipi- tated the walk-out, strike leaders safd they would not negotiate with .company offictais until the latter ac- cepted them as union workers. Tickets were posted at the entrance of 1.-the companys amills.
 leaders spoke tos the workers re ,nfLdding them. of stother wage cuts, which they said, totaled 30 per cent IN tfhe one year since Empire Steel wasr reorganized. While the company ofYered to rescind the 5 per cent sla5h which started the strike, 10 per cent reduction, previously an rot1nced, was,to have become effec- tive June 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-14
TROLLEY STRIKE l IN ST LOUIS
By Vote of 3,1S3 to .34 the
 Men Decide to G0 Out
 Tuesday

E St Louis, Mo, May 14-(UP)-
 The city of St Louis faced to-day .the prospect of being without street car service after employees of the
 Public Service company authorized
 their union officials by a vote of
 3,1S3 to 34 to call strike next
 Tuesday if the company puts into effect a proposed wage reduction of 10 per cent.
 - Under the reduction plan the workers would receive 90 per cent of their present salary, with the re-
 maining 10 per cent paid later if the ;company's earnings permit |.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-14
DOCTOR DEFEATS
 BROKERAGE FIRM
They Sold Him Out in 1929 and Now He Gets Back $24,666

New York, May 14-(UP)-Dr E. Leo Berger of Brooklyn was awarded $24,666 by a supreme court jury in Brooklyn today in his suit against two Wall street brokerage houses in which he charged that they sold him out," during the 1929 stock market collapse while he was in Europe.
 The defendant firms were P. F. Rothschild & company and Laden burg, Thalmann & company. The brokerage houses not only denied pr Berger's claim but filed counter claim for $1S,452 which, they said he owed. them after they had closed his accounts. ~'@
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-14
YOUNG JAPANESE
 FLYER IS DOWN

Tokio, May 14-(UP)-Seiji Yos- hihara, young Japanese aviator at- tempting flight from Japan to the United States, was forced down on Simisur island today by . heavy fog, according to word reaching here. The landing was made in safety.
 Yoshilara took offfin fls a1l-metal seaplane earlier in the day from Shanna, Yeterofu island, en route to the Urupp' islands. Sinfisur is between Yeterofu and the 3Urupp islands, sgs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-14
NORMA TALMADCE
 BROKE CONTRACT
Wanted to Choose Her Own Film Stories So Quits
 Artists sst.

Hollywood, May 14-(UP)-Be- cause Norma Talmadge wished to choose her own film stories against the protest of Samuel Goldwyn, the screen star was free to-day at her own request from her contract with United Artists.
 Miss Talmadge, wife of Joseph Schenck, head of United Artists, had two more pictures to make under the contract. The actress said she had several offers from other film companies, and would accept one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-14
year. During the period Martin will

year. During the period Martin will be on probation.
 The shooting of the defendant by Officer Murphy occasioned, ,consid- erable comment at the8 time, the question being asked whether or not the attempted crime was serious enough to3warraIlt such drastic .ac- tion. Superintendent Joseph III. Me- Lean in al statement expressed his pleasure that Martin was not more seriously wounded and dSupheld4 Officer Murphy's actions. Commissioner Harry w. Minor took a similar att titude, both officials. believing that the shooting would prove .a:s deter rent to other young men. who have a habit of borrowing other peoples cars for 'tall occasions, mostly for use tin coinmission ofscrine. <
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-14
LATE REALTY NEWS

The following real estate transac- tons have been filed at the office of the town clerk. .a@a.sss.,tS l5.
 MortyagG Deeds '--' ' ..,'-.- Henry Bosse and Emile LeCompte to Ernest Soucy, property on the Bucks Hill sroad.ra$1000.
 Warranty Deeds John J. Horan and Morris Koser- sky to Mrs Harry Van Horsten, property on Alexander park.
 Charles Lebutis to B. Matula and 4. Petrulis. property on John street.
 Quit Claim Deeds Phillip and Ldllian Dinova to Sher- man Griner. S5s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-14
ANOTHER HEAD OF @
 ! COLLEGE IS OUT
Dr s. s. Baker, of Washing ion and Jefferson Has Been Superseded

Washington, Pa, May 14--(UP)- pr S. s. Baker, whose resignation as nresident of Washington and Jeff ferSon college was accepted late yes- etrday by the board of trustees, wal succeeded by Dean E. M. Wey. CT. as acting president.
 students Staged a protest strike last March. against Bakers admin 1stration. Hsxhada been president of the institutiore for 10iyears and gave llldess ands inability { to win the frI}hdship A19 tA# student sbSd& aa reaSons for His resignation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-14
OIL BURNER
 CAUSE OF FIRE

A defective oil burner is believed to have been responsible for fire this morning in the cellar of the resi- dence of Dr J. H. Green of 19S RuckinghairT street. Two companies of fire apparatus were sent in re- spohse to a telephone call. The fire was confined to the celalr and no serious damage is believed to have resulted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-14
'AMERICANCOET
 WINS TO-DAY
CodiciI Took the Payne Stakes By a Nose at Newmarket

New market. Eng, May 14-(UP) An .American-owne colt, Mrs Cor lette Glorney's Codicil. won the Payne stakes by a nose today from J. P. Hornung's Apperley, with Lord Astor's Creme Brulee three lengths back for third. " ae'
 Eight started in the stake, at a mile and a half fro three-year-olds. Creme Brulee was co-favorite in the betting with the Aga Khan's Far and Sure at 100 to 30. Codicil was 8 to and Apperley 6 to l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-14

Obtaining a motor vehicle opera tors license by proxy cost one Lazi Casadi, 2S, of 147 East Liberty street, $25 and costs in police court this morning and incidentally the loss of the permit that he obtained illegally.
 The accused admitted paying a friend $5 to appear in person at the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-14
PAPERS FILED IN
 DAMAGE SUIT

Damages of $2,o0Q are asked in a civil action instituted today in : the common pleas court by Benjamin Gromet against Rose Silver. both of Waterbury. Papers in connection with the suit state that property on Buckingham street has been at- tached.. The case Is returnable in court the first Tuesday of June.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-14

they located the ice on which they said they saw the man, but the pan had been broken up and there was no sign of the body"
 Frissel's dog was veteran of a previous northern trip and Frissel and the animal were greatly att tached to each other, so it was. be- lieved certain that the dog would remain by the body and leave only after it had disappeared.
 F'rissel was 27-year-old adven- turer from New York, who had gone on the Viking to film drama of the northland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-14
Bearish Market And V Stocks Continued To
 Find Lower Levels.
Steel Common Attracted Attention Because Tt Drifted
 Down te Lowest Since l9z4-Mark Was lOSN

again was q feature, althoug con- siderable attention was attracted by another break in steel common to q new low since 1924. This leader broke more than g point to 1O8 1-4.
 Selling in the rails was concen. trated on western and southern roads. Missouri Pacific issues broka to new low ground, the preferred selling off half dozen points. New land, St Louis Southwestern and New Orleans, Texas and Mexico. Among the eastern carriers, Erie sold at a new. low on a fractional re- cession, while New York Central and Pennsylvania failed to show any rallying power after their recent breaks. M
 Price changes in other sections continued in the marrow trading range that has characterized deal- .ings since the start of the week. The principal strong spot was Alas lka Juneau, which moved into fur ther record high territory, on an ad d-. vance of nearly a point. M !, Other active leaders displayed a generally easier tone, although on several intervals they were able to. rise above their previous closing lev els. Around mid-afternoon losses of about a point each predominated the entire list. with selling about evenly distributed among all groups. { The market again was thin and orders were light on either side of. the market. Nevertheless, neither of the opposing factions, were dis posd. to, press commitments in face of the prevailing uncertainties iD the financial district. @ { Traders were in decidedly pes simistic frame of mind as result of the unsatisfactory action of the industrial and railroad leaders and many of them withdrew from the market temporarily. Consequently, trading during much of the session dragged at a listless pace with long. intervals occurring between prices on the stock tickers.
 EARLY TRADING
 New York. May l4.-(UP)-A steadier tone was noted on the stock exchange to-day after the sudden re- yersal of trend in the last few nin- utfs meadng o issuss met support and opened, with slight gains or at their previous close. A few issues gave ground, including Western Union which lost ,2A points to 109 and <AIHcTiCdu .IolepIlOuc uu hI AoVs ! IN. general list was irregular.
 Steel common opened at 1095 up K; Union Carbide 149A up A;. Allied Chemical 12o unchanged; ,. ', Csse 72Y unchanseds General 'Eiectrics4a7s 7s ,, y Railroad shares again were sineet., ing selling. New York Central slip- Where 1t was small fraction from Its. low fog the past 8 yearS Mis- new low at 19N. sfs s.@ mixed, coppers slightly easier, &muse- ments irregular and motors firm
 During the early trading U. s. Steel continued to advance. It crossed 110 and .steadied the entire market. Trad ing, however, continued dull..s bf-
 Auburn Auto opened at 242S off ] and then rose toward 246;; American advanced to 106A. International Nickel sagged off after opening 5000 shraes at 14 off 16. Westihgii house Electric, Alaska Juneau. Allied Chemical, and several other active issues m6vgd up from the opening lSVclUs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-14
HOTEL GUTTED ]

Aosta, Italy, May 14--(UP)-Fire of unknown origin early o-day gut ted the recently built hotel x over- looking the waterfalls iny the village of Iiliaz.i near Cogne. " There were no, casualties. Dana ges were estim- ated to be,in excess of ffa0o;000 lire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-14
pRINCEss PAYS VISIT

Turin. Italy, May s14--(UP)- Princess Marie Jose to-day paidSan unexpected visit to the. children's hospital, where, she inspected the various departments. She praised the efficiency of the institution.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-14
FIRE AT NoRwOOD

Norwood,s Mass. May 14--(UP)-- Fire which destroyed barn threat ened the estate of w. Cameron Forbes, ambassador to Japan and one, time governor-general of the Philippines, here to-day. Two thor odghbred horses were rescued. Loss was estimated at only a few thous- and dollars. A hH
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-14
lWHADDYA MEAN, OLD?

Akron, Ohio.-They ought to take the Young out of Young Women9s Christian Association now that Mrs. Anna Snavely has joined. She has just passed her 100-year mark and is the latest to be enrolled in the young girls club. She intends to participate mildly in the club activi- ties, both social and athletic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-14
BY ELMER C. WALZER

z New York, May IA -- (UP) - Stocks continued to drift moderately lower today and new bear market lows were reached.
 Pronounced weakness in many or the less important railroad issues
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-14

A: band of gypsies travelling in cars with Ohio state markers waylaid Thomas Smith. 65, of 2O3 south Main street on Thomaston avenue early this afternoon ana robbed him
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-14
THONfAsTON1

GET--In step with tho thrifty people
 who are now taking advantage Of the splendid values in new spring
 and summer footwear being offered at greatly reduced prices at Flynn's Shoe store. Main St.