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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-02

 HAND REBUKE TO THE FEDERATION
But They May Not Sever Relations, Because of the Action Taken on Birth Control

Pittsburgh, June 2- (UP) = Whether the Presbyterian church Tn the U. S. A. will sever it's connection with the Federal Council of Church es of Christ in America was the out standing question before commits sioners of the 143rd general assem- bly, in session here to-day.
 Although a demand had been made that the church withdraw from the council because of the councils pronouncements on birth control and other social questions without consulting member church es, 1t was believed no such drastic action would be taken.
 The committee report reprimand- ing the council for its action and dis approving strongly such pronounce. ments, was expected to be adopted without much discussion.
 Reports of committees on nomina- tions for members of the various church boards were to be presented to-day. Election will be held to- morrow morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-02
VICTIM OF ]. DROWNING
 IS FOUND
Body of John Bowen of Chi- cago, World War Veter- an, Located To-day in Reidville Pond By John Shea and John Burke

The body of John Bowen, 33, of Chicago, World. war veteran, who lost his life, by drowning last eve ming, was recovered today from the Rockville pond. Following unsuc- cessful attempts to drain the pond, a number of volunteer divers joined with the police in dragging the water for the unfortunate victim. About 9:30 o'clock the body was brought to the surface with 8 grappling iron used from a boat manned by John Shea, 23, of 102 Fairmount street, who was one of the first on the scene, today, and also John Burke of Rockville. It was located about 100 feet from shore and within twenty feet of the spot where he disappeared within sight of his wife. a bride of three months and the brother, Frank, of IS Railroad street. He was apparently seized with an at tack of cramps and sank before his brother could reach him.
 The deceased was gassed during the World war, a condition, which may have been contributory cause
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-02
Thrill Killer, Who
 Was Hunted Around World, Is Captured
Philip K Knapp, Former Cornell Student and of Wealthy
 Syracuse Family, Caught After Six Years Chase

The youth, also an army deserter | is suspected of being the perpetra- tor of the '3x" murders which claimed two lives and terrified New York for weeks. because of the coolness and audacity of the mur- derer.
 And while police were still search ing in strange lands for the thrill slayer" 12 detectives surrounded shabby frame cottage here and seized the man as he returned from his employment as a mechanic. The search for Knapp had been pressed in the eastern part of the United States, Canada, Mexico, Gene
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-02
Truce Between Both Sides To
 Be Maintained
HOOVER REGIME
 ADVISED TO STOP
 THE DEPRESSION

French Lick, Ind, June 2.-UP) Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York called upon the United States government to-day to do what lit can to overcome depression and submitted a four-point plan for meeting what he termed the new economic and social balance before the governors conference.
 Governor Roosevelt's address in- troduced the first of two subjects, not on the agenda of the conference. which some of the chief executives have declared of greater importance than assigned topics.
 He brought up "severe dislocation of economic progress" in the preface of his address on Hand utilization and state planning" Another speak Ter, Governor Clifford Pinchot of Pennsylvania abandoned his assigned topic, Timber Needs of the Future. for a, discussion of public utilities.
 Governor Roosevelt outlined his plan to combat depression
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-02
FOREMAN OF ROAD GANG FOUND SHOT
 DEAD IN AUTO
Bullet Riddled Machine Dis- covered Near Worcester Woman Being Search- ed for By Police

Worcester, Mass. June 2-U. P) Police to-day were searching for a. woman in connection with the death of Cosimo Prudenzano. alias Brudsezon, formerly of Providence. R, l., who was found shot to death in a bullet-marked automobile park ed on the shore of Lake Quinsig- amond, a resort near here, last night.
 Police believed Prudenzano, fore man of a road gang, was Killed either by gangsters or a tilted suit or who fired five shots into ms skull.
 They were confining their efforts principally to the latter theory however after learning that girl was seen during the last two weeks driving the car in which the man was found and that she had accom- panied him on several occasions to various questionable inns in this vicinity. She was said to be known by local and state police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-02
WEST HAVEN MAN
 MUST SERVE 45
 YEARS IN PRISON
Carleton Searles Tried to Murder Three Danbury Policemen - State Su-
 preme Court Made Ruling

Hartford, Conn. June 2-(UP)-- Carleton Searles, 24. of West Haven. must serve a minimum state prison term of 45 years for assault with in- Danburv and Greenwich, under a decision handed down yesterday by the state supreme court of errors. The court handed down decisions in two other major criminal cases. All the decisions were unanimous. An tonic Manganella of New Haven lost his appeal against a verdict of sec ond degree murder of John Cirillo.
 A jury verdict finding Peter Volpe guilty Of statutory charge was set aside by the court. Superior Court Judge Carl Foster had refused to set aside the jury's verdict and had ordered Volpe's wife to testify against him. The court upheld Mrs Volpes refusal to give evidence agai nst bar hushanA-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-02
DOCTOR IS FOUND
 MURDERED IN HIS BROOKLYN HOME
Dr. George E. Deely Discov- cred in His Bedroom Terrific Struggle Took Place Before He Died

New York, June ? -- (UP) V pr George P. Deely. 45, an eye. ear nose and throat specialist. was found murdered in his bedroom In Brook lyn today His skull had been frac- tured by blows and he had been stabbed in the abdomen. There were also marks on his throat. The body was discovered by Mrs Norma Lin- dars, wife of the caretaker. when she knocked on Dr Deely's door 10 arouse him. Police were summoned and found the body lying on a Chi' nese rug on the floor.
 There were evidence of a strug- gle. Chairs had been overturned and curtains pulled down. The physician was in his pajamas. There were no windows open in the apart ment and the door was locked. ap- parently from the inside, No one in the house reported hearing a dis turbance. Dr Deely's apartment was on the top floor and his offices. on inc first floor of three -story brown stone house one block from the Brooklyn Borough hall and directly across the street from the Parker Institute, a school for girls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-02
METHODETS ASK
 FOR FREE SPEECH
Laymen of That Church De- nounce the Resolutions Passed By New England Session

Boston, June 2-UP)-The Bos- ton traveller says today that laymen of Methodist Episcopal churches have adopted resolutions condem- ming the free speech" resolution odopted by the New England con ference of the denomination at Springfield in April. Resolution follows:
 "We, the members of the New England conference, protest against any breach of the constitutional rights of free speech and free as- sembly by any government in our state, and we recommend that where such breach occurs and the privilege of free assembly or free speech has been denied. our churches be open to such an as- sembly."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-02
PHYSICIAN TOOK LIFE BY POISON
 TN PRISON CELL
Dr Thomas w. Shaw, 54, ot Whitman, Mass, Had
 Been Arrested for Per-
 forming Illegal Operation

whitman, Mass. June 2.-OP).-- Rather than face arraignment m Abingdon district court on an illegal surgery charge, according to authori- ties. pr. Thomas w. Shaw. 53. prom. inent whitman physician. dropped poison into a cup of coffee he was given for breakfast at Whitman po- lice station to-day and died in. his cell half an hour later. Police Chiei L. l.. Phinney found Shaw. semi conscious. The physician died as ar arrangements were being made to take him to a hospital.
 Shaw, who returned only yester- day from a vacation in Bermuda. was arrested by state detectives shortly after arriving at Whitman, charged with performing an illegal operation involving a Braintree nurse. Pending arraignment and in lieu of $5.o00 bail he was held at the police sta ton. in whitman town hall. A breakfast of eggs. muffins and cof- fee was served Shaw. this morning. 1t was noticed that he did not par take of any of the eggs and ate only a small piece of one muffin. but drained his coffee cup. Police be- lieved he had poison concealed in his clothing and put 1t into the cof- fee. 4@
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-02
HOPE BRIDGE
 COMPANY FAILS
Firm That Built Great Span Across Mt Hope Bay Completed Last Year

Providence, R. l., June 2.-(UP) "A temporary receiver was ap- pointed here to-day for the Mt Hope Bridge company. which financed the construction of the great span across Mt Hope bay between Bristol and Portsmouth, completed last year.
 R. F. Haffenreffer of Bristol and Fall River. Mass, was named tempo rary receiver and superior -' court Judge Edward w. Blodgett seteJune iC as date for hearing on the ques- tion of appointing a permanent re- ceiver. The court issued a restrain ine order enjoining creditors ~ and security. holders of the company from bringing suit. < T
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-02
Only Unofficial Actions Are Taking Place - Persons High in Diplomacy, Buf With No Official Rank, Are Trying to Bring About Peace BREACH HAS NOT
 BEEN HEALED
By THOMAS B. MORGAN

NCHltf0 1f6SS Sthu TAUEASokS(Ah0ClAesy
 Rome, June 2.-(UP)-The split between the Vatican and the Fascist government over Fascist charges of political activities. by Catholic lay or ganizations had reached deadlock to-day.
 A truce prevailed, but formal ne- gotiations to prevent a rupture of the Concordat establishing the Vati-s can as sovereign state were suS- pended. Only unofficial negotiations were proceeding, since the pope's protests against Catholic dem- onstrations and the disbandment by the government of Catholic organ. izations in Italy was made as the Bishop of Rome, not as the tem- poral head of the Vatican state.
 Efforts to arrive at a peace agree- ment were being made through per- sons having no diplomatic. rank, al- though fully conversant with Ital- ian-Vatican relations.
 The government decided to re. gard the Knights of Columbus play- grounds, which are run by Ameri- cans, as part of the whole question of Catholic clubs, without showing bias to any particular group. The playgrounds therefore were still closed to-day. The protest of Ed- ward. l.. Hearn, the K. of c. direc- tor, to the United States embassy was taking 8 regular course through the foregin office and will be consid- cred as diplomatic question by Foreign Minister Dino aGrandi. The government, headed by Pre- mier Benito Mussolini, fearing the lrising political influence of the church, submitted ''naximum de- mand" whereby the Azione Catto- lica,-- lay Catholic -. organization, would cease to exist "as a whole.s Rejection of the demand by the Vatican was regarded likely. The governments next step it was be- lieved, would be to request that leaders of the Azione should be chosen after a thorough investiga-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-02
Relatives Of Lost Guest
 At Jack Delaney's Camp Still Believe Foul Play

:. The Weirs, N. H., June CUP) Dragging operations in Lake Win- nepesaukee, where Chelso. L. Ar rigoni disappeared from the rear cockp pit of a r1otorboat Sunday, were at a standstill to-day while relatives of the missing man sought means of resuming the search.
 Sheriff Frederick Elliott of Belk- nap county, who directed grapp1ing activities yesterday, said he consid- cred 1t futile to continue the work because we do not know just where Arrigoni went overheard" .-. ,..s
 While county authorities were in- clined to the belief thatt he 31-year old former Connecticut state senator was drowned accidentally when he tumbled out of the launch as he was crossing the lake with three com
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-02
Stretcher Used oPresent Him
 Before Bench
FAMOUS LEVITT
 CASE STARTS IN
 SUPERIOR COURT

Hartford, June 2-UP)-one of the most unusual legal proceedings in Connecticut's history, a suit by the attorney-general to oust' the public utilities commissioners from office because of alleged failure to enforce a grade crossing removal statute be- gan today before Superior Court Judge Alfred c. Baldwin.
 Among the unusual factors in the suit were: the Attorney-general was a unwilling prosecutor, having been forced into the action by court de- cisions upholding the mandatory pe- tition presented by Professor Albert Levitt and 100 electors; Levitt. sin- surgent republican leader and crusa. der against the so-called utilities interests, was present as amicus curiae, or friend of the court, the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-02
William Nowasett, 20 Years of Age, Suspected of Be- ing One of Two Bandits, Who Held Up Sanditz X Traurig Bank Located in Hartford Hos pitaI With Bullet in Leg JUDGE FINN HOLDS
 HIM UNDER $l0,OOO.

Returned to Waterbury in an am bulance and carried into a detention room of police headquarters on a stretcher, William Nowasett, 29, sus- pected bank robber, was unable to appear in police court this morning to answer to the charge of robbery with violence. At the request oi Prosecuting Attorney Emil Hummel his case was postponed until Satur- day morning. Judge Edward J. Finn ordered the accused held under bonds of $10,000.
 It was expected that some time thia afternoon that Nowasett would bc either placed in a lineup with other prisoners or viewed in the de- tcntion room by employees of the Sanditz & Traurig bank. This "once oyer'' will be for the purpose of es- tablishing positive Identification o1 the suspect as one of the two daring bandits, who on the evening oi April 18th, entered the bank and at the point of guns managed to seize over $3,600. They made a quick getaway in an automobile that was waiting nearby for them.
 The accused has denied being im- plicated in the bank affair. As a
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-02
YOUNG HATHAWAY
 WILL BE SHIFTED
 TO NEWPORT JAIL
His Attorneys Were Denied Motion to Delay Trial Until FalI-GOes on Trial Monday

Newport. R. l., June 2-(UP)- Elliott R. Hathaway. Massachusetts lerislator's son who must go on trial here Monday charged with the first degree murder of Verna E. Russell. pretty student nurse, was expected to be transferred from Providnece to Newport county jail here to-day
 The request that the defendant be removed to the local jail was grant ed by Superior Court Judge Charles A. Walsh after he had denied ae, fense counsel motion that the trial be postponed until fall. Defense Counsel George Hurley. John H. Nolan, and Samuel I. Jacobs are making their headquarters at New port and wished to be in close con- tact with Hathaway during prepara- ton of their case.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-02
|DRY MAYOR LIKES
 WINE SAUCES ON WHAT HE EATS
His Brother Mayors in France Held a Victory Celebration Over Their Dry COnrade

Nancy, France, June 2-UP)- Mayor John H. Porter of Los An geles who has taken a militant dry stand during the tour of the Amer ican mayors in France. has been converted to the use of wine sauces and the other mayors held 8 "vic- tory' celebration to-day.
 Mayor Porter admitted he liked to dunk" in the Chambertin and red wine sauces served with fowl and the flaming brandy sauce served with the little crepe suzette pan cakes. All the mayors were fascin- ated by the elaborate ritual of pre- pairing the screpes suzettes, reaching its climax when the pancakes, swim ming in a bath of butter, are drenched in spirits and set afire, and then are served still blazing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-02

West Orange, N. J., June D. (UP)-An extensive six-year man hunt that led detectives around the world in search of the thrill slay- err of a Long Island taxi driver, ended to-day with the capture virtually on New York's doorstep of Philip K. Knapp. former Cornell university student and son of a wealthy Syracuse, N. Y., family.
 Knapp has been sought since July ?, 1925, when he is alleged to have slain Louis Panella of Hampstead, l.. l., and then penned note to his father saying that he got enjoy ment out of inflicting death on others.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-02
FALL WILL NEVER GO
 TO PRISON
And Former Cabinet Officer May Never Pay That SlOO,OOO Fine-That Is the General Opinion of Those on the Inside
BY LYLE c. WILSON United Press Stan Correspondent

 Washington, June 2.-(UP)-Al- bert Bacon Fall must go to the prison gate, but he may never set foot inside the walls.
 Justice probably will lead the for mer secretary of interior to the pris- on and release him there-content with exactoin of a $100,000 fine. And the fine may never be paid.
 The last legal recourse against sem tence of one year in jail and the fine was exhausted yesterday when Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes curtly denied Falls application for review of his case.
 Hughes was a cabinet colleague of Fall during the Harding admin istration, when the former secretary of interior accepted a $100,000 bribe from E. l.. Doheny in exchange for lease on the Elk Hills oil reserve. Fall could appeal to still another colleague of the Harding cabinet, President Hoover, but it is under stood there will be no executive clemency.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-02
FORMER CHORUS GIRL WAS GUEST ON LOST YACHT
Lillian Greis Kemp Was Aboard the Sea Fox That Blew Up With All Its Passengers

New York, June ? = (UP) Lillian Greis Kemp, former chorus girl was aboard the yacht, Sea Fox. when it burned in Long Island Sound, claiming the lives of all its passengers, 1t was learned today.
 She had written to her husband in Atlanta that she was going on the party. He arrived yesterday. Previously it was though there were only seven people on the craft. Three bodies-those of Mrs David Shed. den, Mrs Robert Mendenhall and Miss Doris Dewey - have been re- covered. Those missing are David Snedden, owner of the Sec Fox; Robert Mendenhall, Mark Coyne and Robert Johnston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-02
THOUGHT THE GUN WAS EMITTED BUT
 SHOT KILLED HIM
Salesman Was Demonstrat- ing His Pistol Ability, When Fatal Bullet Hit Him

Worcester, Mass, June 2.-UP) Carl J. Rogeioppi, 20. of Somer- 'ville, a magazine salesman, shot himself to death in a room at Bay State hotel here early to-day while carelessly demonstrating to two waitresses the facility with which he could handle gun.
 The fatal accident occurred in the room of the waitresses, Grace San- tabar, 37, and Ruth Coleman, 22.
 The young women told police Rogeioppi brought loaded gun from his room to theirs, much to their consternation. The youth re- moved several shells, and, believing he had emptied the weapon, put Il to his head and pulled the trigger they said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-02
MILTON HERSHEY
 HAS NEW SCHEME
Chocolate Maker Is Trying Experiment of Producing Oil From SunflOwers

Havana, June 2,-UP)-Milton Hershey, wealthy Pennsylvania chocolate manufacturer, Is tryng out a new experiment in Cuba today the production of oil extracted from sunfiowers. The customs house at Havana last week waived duties on specially imported machinery to be used in the experiment.
 Hershey is one of the biggest sugar producers In Cuba and has ex- tensive holdings about 30 miles from Havana, K near the town that bears his name. It was understood that the scheme Is to be tried on the Hershey property in central Her sliey. Wt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-02

panions, Franklin Arrigoni, broth CT. still felt there was possibility of foul play. a S- s,@
 It was indicated this morning that Franklin. with the approval of other relatives of the missing Middletown contractor, might hire a squad of men to renew dragging of the lake in the general vicinity of Horse Island. s.ss, ;
 Sheriff Elliott decided to with draw from the case at least tenn porarily after an interview last night with Jack Delaney, former world light boxing champion, at whose Meredith Neck camp Chel- so Arrigoni had dined few hours before his death.
 George S. Billings of Long Island
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-02
ADMISSION TO.
 BAR IS HARDER
Superior Court Judges Adopted Some New Rules to Raise Standard

Hartford, Conn. June 2.-lUP)- Superior court judges at their an- nual meeting here yesterday adopted rules calculated to raise standards for. admission u the bar.
 After July l, 1882, applicants for bar admission must have completed at least two years of study in. an accredited college or have passed an examination on their cultural quali- fications.
 Applicants who have been rejected fcur times may not take more ex- aminations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-02
BRITISH LINER
 BREAKS RECORDS
New Steamer Got Into
 Quebec Last Night After Her Maiden Trip

Quebec, June 2-(UP)--A new page was written in the history of St Lawrence shipping when the Empress of Britain. newest. largest and fastest liner in the Canadian Pacific fleet. glided into the new wharf at Wolfe's Cove, above Que- bec, at 10 p. m. last night, days, 13 hours and 25 minutes after she had left SouthhamptQn. The trip from Cherbourg was completed in 5 days, a6 hours and. 25 minutes. both these times being St Lawrence route ecords. ss..s.4s,.s s .4 < .s.,..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-02
TEXAS CUINAN TO BE DEPORTED BY
 FRENCH ORDERS
She and Her Band of Beau- ties Will Be Shipped
 Back Aboard Liner Paris
 Wednesday

Paris. June 2-UP)-The min istry of the interior ordered to-day the deportation of Texas Guinan and her company of show girls. who were barred from landing in France when they reached Le Havre last Friday on the liner Paris. They will be sent back on the Paris tomorrow
 The ministry urged the police to take extra precautions against any plan to liberate the girls and snug gle them into Paris.
 Miss Guinan, her girls and her white horse, Waco, were barred un- der the labor laws, on the ground that they would deprive unemployed French cabaret performers of a livelihood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-02
PRESIDENT OF FRANCE MARRIED
 VERY SECRETLY

Paris, June 2.-(UP).-Mme. Gas ton Doumergue, bride of the retiring president, planned to proceed to southern France to-day to prepare an old 18th century chateau for their home.
 The president, married for the first time at the age of 6S. will re- main in Paris until week from Sat- urday, when, his 7-year term at an end. he plans to join his wife. They were wed secretly at the Elysee Palace yesterday, and a wedding din- ner was given at the palace last night. The bride, who is b7, was an old childhood acquaintance of Presi- dent Doumergue's.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-02
BOSTON CHINESE TRYING TO SAVE
 MAN FROM CHAIR
One or Their Number Con-
 victed of Murder in Tong
 Chinese to Call on
GOYernOf'

Boston, June 2-(UP)-A group of Chinese was expected to call on Governor Joseph B. Ely at the state house today in an effort to have the death sentence of Leong Sang. convicted tong war killer commuted to life imprisonment.
 Leong was convicted of the mur- der of Tee Toom Wah in August, 1929. The Rev Ralph W. Farrell. Catholic chaplain of the state prison became friendly with the prisoner and, with Leong's native friends, hopes to save him from the electric chair on the plea that he was under influence of opium at'the time of the fatal shooting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-02
TT ANT ME-"
 SAID LIVE MAN
Several Identified Body as That of Danbury Man, But He Denied It

,Danbury, Conn, June 2-UP)- Six persons. including three police men, Identified the body of an aged man found dead as result of suicide last night, as George Taylor.
 While they were standing around the body, Taylor pushed through the crowd, peered at the body and said Nope, it ain't me-"
 The victim had split his throat with a razor. l o.'