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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-03

black-haired youth whose father has come here to attend the trial and to "see that he gets fair deal"
 The father. who is bishop coadju- tor of the Tennessee Episcopal dio- cese, was again seated in the front row of the courtroom as the trial resumed to-day-nn elderly. digni- fled and sensitive-faced man attired flee.
 My attitude in this case Is that of any normal American father" said Bishop Maxon. I'm standing be- hind my boy and doing everything in my power to see that he has fair trial. It would be manifestly im- proper for me to say anything about how 1t is conducted, but my feelings in the matter must be clear"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-03
POPE PLUS WILL
 TALK TO WORLD ON FEB l2TH
Marconi Has Paved the Way and Is Now Making Tests of the Radio at the Vatican

Vatican City, Feb. 3.-UP).-The voice of Pope Plus XXI will be heard throughout the world when His Holiness broadcasts a speech at the inauguration of the new Vatican radio station Feb. 12, the ninth an- niversary of his coronation. The en- tire ceremony at the station. which will be presented to the Holy See by Senatory Guglielmo Marconi, wireless pioneer, will go on the air.
 Marconi already has made tests esta tablishing contact with stations in England and the United States.
 Further tests will be to-day be- tween 4 p. m. and p. m. (11 a. m. and D. m. EST) on a wave length of 1884 meters. and between p. m. and p. m. on a wave length of 5O.26 meters. The Vatican stations call name is HVI. It Is available for both telegraphy and telephony. The station was built by the Marconi company and designed by Senator Marconi for the Vatican's use.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-03
BISHOP CANNON HAS REACHED THE
 SCENE OF TRIAL

Washington, Feb 3-(UP)-Bish- op James Cannon, Jr, supported on crutches and walking with difficulty, hobbled up the steps of the Mt Yer non Place M. E. Church. South, to- day to face an investigation of charges concerning his stock market and political activities. The first ses- sion began with & prayer for spir- itual guidance. Bishop w. N. Aims worth, of Macon, Ga, head of the denominations college of bishops. was the presiding officer at the ec- clesiastical hearing.
 A special entrance to the church was arranged for Bishop Cannon so that he was able to escape photogra- phers. He was pale. showing the eff fects of the artritis with which he has been suffering for months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-03
CONN SEVERED IN C0LDEST FEB
 3RD SINCE 1918
Twenty Below Zero Was Reported By Weather Bureau in Litchfield Hills Several Other Cold Spots

New Haven, Conn. Feb 3-UP) Connecticut shivered to-day in the coldest February 8 weather since 1918. Unofficial recordings as low as 20 below zero were reported from the Litchfielda county hills inve-the northwest section of the state. The United States weather bureau here reported low of 10 above between 6 a. m. and 8 a. m. The last time the mercury sank that low was in 1918 when g above was recorded.
 In Burrville and Riverton and along the Blackberry river in Litch- field county residents reported 20 below. At Hartland the mercury was reported at IS below and at New Hartford and Barkhamsted 16 and IA below. Fair and warmer weather was forecast for to-mor- row,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-03
No President of the United States Has Ever Been Subjected to Such Lam- basting as Was Given Yesterday
Senator Caraway Held Both Hoover and Tilson Up to ScOrn for Failure to Feed Starving American Families-BOrah Hurled
 Defiance at White House

Washington, Feb. 3.-UP).-A thousand persons day are dying of starvation in this country, Senator Caraway, democrat, Arkansas, as- serted in an address in the senate yesterday.
 Caraway questioned sincerity of President Hoover. House Majority Leader Tilson, and Chairman Shell of the house rules committee.
 He said he wanted to ask them and Chairman John Barton Payne a series of questions. He cited votes of Tilson, Speaker Longworth, Chair man Tess of the republican national committee and Shell to give the Red Cross $20,000,000 in 1919 to feed drought sufferers" in Europe.
 There is one difference" Car away said. "that $20,00O.0O0 in 1919 was for foreigners and this $25.000,- 900 is to feed American citizens"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-03
DOCTOR 94
 YEARS OLD HAS
 DECIDED TO QUIT

Saugus, Mass. Feb 3.-(UP)- Celebrating his 94th birthday anni- versary at his East Saugus home to- day, Dr George w. Gale, dean of Massachusetts physicians. announced he had decided to give up his prac- tice.
 For 70 years Dr Gale has been active in his profession, having start ed practice at the beginning of the Civil war. His reason for retiring hand nothing to do with his health, which is fine despite his age. He ex- plained that he was giving up his practice because his various activi- ties in town affairs have monopo- liZed his time,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-03
Senator Threatened To Inform American
 People About Hoover
Will Feed the Starving PeO= pie of This Nation or Tell Country Who Is to Blame, Were the Words of Borah = May Force Hoover to Accept COm- promise
HARSH CRITICISM
 OF THE PRESIDENT
By LYLE c. WILSON

United Press Stan Correspondent
 Washington. Feb 3.-(UP)-Vice- President Curtis or some other sen ate republican leader probably will appeal to President Hoover to ac- cept a $15,00O,000 food relief com promise as result of Senator William E Borah's threat yesterday that:
 ''We'll either feed these people or stay here and tell the American peo- pie why?"
 Borah's vigorous remarks were followed by numerous whispered conferences and the foregoing report of an immediate appeal to the presi- dent for compromise in order to prevent an extra session of congress after March 4.
 The extra session seemed certain with the Borah declaration of an open coalition between senate demo- crats and insurgent republicans. and other evidences of such an alliance.
 For instance, Minority Leader Robinson has incorporated in the democratic relief program the pro- ject of Senator Capper, republican. Kansas, to make 20.000.00 bushels of federal farm board wheat available to the hungry this winter Robin son plans to insist upon his program to the extent of filibustering appro- priation bills is necessary. Some democrats are believed to be weakening from the strong position from which Robinson issued his re- lief ultimatum Saturday. But with support of the western republican,. Robinson could survive defection of a few democrats.
 Compromise programs are devel- oping. although Robinson told the United Press none had been offered him. There is considerable support for a project which would restore the drought relief appropriation fo its original sum-$60.000.0 900. An appropriation of $45,000,00O for feed, seed and fertilizer loans already has been passed.
 If MT Hoover would agree to an additional $15, 5,0OO,O00. his spokesmen
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-03
Silhouette Contestants Have Until Thursday

Bring. send, or mail your re-, plies to the Silhouette Contest, published in yesterdays Demo- crat. Monday. February 2, to the Democrat Office. Every reader is eligible. $10 Gold Piece, 1st award: $5 Gold Piece, Ed award; $2.50 Gold Piece, 3d award. Next ten best answers receive free tic- kets to the State Theater. All one has to do. is to identify correctly the twelve silhouettes of the world-famous notables and write | hundred word story on one's favorite of the twelve. It's easy! Isn't 1t? Prizes will be awarded on the correct solution of the sil- houettes and on the merits of the stories. Every contestant has q chance-ali replies must be in the Democrat Ofiice by Thursday. February s.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-03
WOMEN ARE
 REFUSED REQUEST
They Wanted Smaller Board of Trustees for Meriden School = Very Little Business Trans= acted By the Members
BY GEORGE R. MORRIS, JR. fJInitnd JSrpSs CfnN COrrpSnOnilonf\

United Press Staff COrrespOndcnt)
 Hartford. Conn, Feb 3.-UP)- The state senate refused to-day to heed the requests of women's and child welfare organizations for smaller and more widely board of trustees for the Meriden state school for boys, which was reorganiZed last year after an investigation for the governor.
 The upper branch of the general assembly passed unanimously reso- lution setting the number of trus- tees at 12--the present number and naming seven trustees. Five terms are unexpired.
 The senate clerk received letetrs from the State Federation of Wo- mems clubs, the Connecticut League of Women Voters and the Connecti- cut Child Welfare association re- questing the board be reduced for purpose of efficiency.
 s, The senate deferred a possible conflict over the bill of Senator Michael A. Connor, democrat, Hart ford, calling for a commission to investigate charges members of the Newtown state hospital profited by
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-03

by finding new uses for present products, by improving quality and packaging, by eliminating slow-sell- ing lines and unprofitable accounts and territories, and by advertising consistently.
 2.-Employe morale should be maintained by providing wages and working condition. and workers should be kept informed of employ ers' efforts to maintain steady jobs.
 3.-Persons with stable incomes should buy for their normal needs.
 4.-There should be general in dustrial house. cleaning, including painting, overhauling and repairing. (2OO manufacturers agreed upon this as an effective way to prepare for cheaper production and the in- creased demand of the future.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-03
MAX SCHMELING SCORNS THE STORY HE THRASHED AND SENT
 PROCESS SERVER TO HOSPITAL

thing as claimed by Rahl.
 we don't know if the fellow was a process server. Max was standing with three other fellows when up comes a tough looking guy wearing a cap and with paper in his hand.
 "Schmeling grabbed him by the collar. led him down the steps to 42nd street and turned him over to the doormen. just like a policeman would.
 We ain't afraid of processes. We got lawyers to worry about that. But Maxey can't be holding out a hand to everybody. Some guy might stick a pen knife in his hand"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-03
Six People Of State
 Meet Violent Deaths

New Haven, Conn, Feb 3.-(UP) Six persons were dead in the state to-day, victims of accidents, suicide and sudden deaths.
 George c. Van Gasbeck, 69, East Hartford trainman, was killed in East Hartford when a locomotive collided with the rear end of a freight train.
 Believed to have fallen or jumped from a moving train in Windsor, George A. Layo. Al, Hartford, was killed within few hours of his re- lease from county jail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-03
Republican Leaders ln House Are No1u Seeking
 Compromise On Bonus
They Realize That the Democrats and Progress sive Republicans in Sem ate Will Demand Full Cash Payments-AdrOit Moves of Republican Leaders to Block It
By THOMAS l.. STOKES United Press Stan Correspondent


 Washington. Feb 3-UP)-Iie- publican house leaders are seeking a compromise world war veterans bonus proposal, confident the sen vorably to-day bill calling for ate finance committee will report ia straight full cash payment and cost ing the government $3,500,000, ,O0a. Action by the senate committee on one of the measures proposed will be the first test of strength on the bonus movement.
 Chairman Hawley of the house ways and means committee sought to stem the movement for the full cash payments by summoning lead CT. of finance and industry to add their testimony to-day to that of others. thus prolonging the hearings. Among witnessse invited to appear were Alfred P. Sloan. president of General Motors; w. H. George. Met
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-03
INVENTORY OF DE MOTT
 PROPERTY
Estate of the Late Mrs Min= nie Lathrop De Mott To- talS Almost Half a Million Dollars - Stocks COm= prise Most of It

The Inventory of the estate of the late Mrs Minnie Lathrop DeMett shows a total of $429, ,1O5.50. The will, filed some time ago, directs that the hulk of the property go tu the son, Clayton DeMott, Jr. Stocks comprise most of the estate, accord ing to the inventory filed in the probate court.
 The cash items show the follow ing: Citizens & Manufacturers Bank, $9,0O0, interest, $160; Dime Savings Bank, $t5,671.02; Waterbury Saw ings Bank, $3,069.85 checking &C.,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-03

New York. Feb 3.-(UP)-Max Schmeling, heavyweight boxing champion of the world, either beat up a process server so badly the lat ter required medical treatment. or he merely led an unknown young man to two doormen at-Hotel Com modore who elected him.
 James Rahl. 19, weight 120. says Maxie hurled him down a flight of stairs when he attempted to serve him with summons. Rahl claims to be under treatment for the in- juries received.
 Schmelng, according 10 his man. ager. Joe Jacobs. didn't do any such
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-03

The body of Phillip Michaud, 43. of Hartford, was found in the gas filled kitchen of his home, a suicide. according to the medical examiner.
 Overstudy was believed to have prompted Paul Murray, Is, of Bris- tol, to end his life by hanging.
 Joseph B. Visel, 61, of Hartford, died of heart attack at the wheel of his automobile.
 Benjamin Levins, 45, of Albany, N. Y., succumbed of heart attack in Danbury as he was about to start his car
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-03
Late Bulletins
PRISONER WILL BE NEAR BRIDE

Cambridge, Mass, Feb 31(UP)-So that he may be near his Beverly home and his bride of less than two years Otis D. Dunham former Page Shaw Candy company president serving wo-year sentence in connection with
 stock sale fraud will be transferred from East Cam bridge ail to Salem jail
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-03
BISHOP MAXON IS STANDING
 BY HIS SON ACCUSED OF THE
 MURDER OF AN AGED PRINTER

New York. Feb 3.-(UP)-James Matthew Maxon. Jr, quiet-spoken, cultured 22-year old son of Ten- nessee bishop. told the United Press to-day that he was mot worried" about the outcol..e of the trial in which he is charged with murder ing David Paynter, aged printer, in a sordid boarding house brawl last April.
 ''If we can get all the evidence before the jury. If we can tell the jurors the whole story of what took place. I'll be satisfied" said the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-03

New York, Feb 3-(UP)-The successor to King Tut arrived America the Norwegian American liner Stav angerfjord. He's twomonth old Norwegian elk hound, and he'll take the place at the White House formerly held by President Hoovers pet dog, King Tut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-03
LOVE LETTER CAUSED HIS ARREST

New York, Feb 3-(UP)-A love letter sent to a friend caused the arrest in Mlan Italy of Joseph Benjamin Schubert 31 of New York, indictment charging he stole $28OOO from his former employers Ira Haupt Co., hrnk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-03
JURY HAS POLICE CAR CASE

Boston, Feb 3-(UP)-The Garrett extortion case, on trial in Suffolk superior court for the past three weeks went to the jury shortly before 80 to-day The jury was not to begin its deliberations until after unch how
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-03
NO CHAIR IN ANTI-FEMINISM

New York Feb 3-(UP)-Therell be no chair in anti femnism at Columbia university, trustees decided ill ectng legacy for that purpose left by the late Albert E. Pisbury of Newton Mass. Princeton and Har ward have taken similar action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-03
(By Democrat Stan Man)


 Hartford, Feb 3.-A public hear. ing on the nominations of Judge John F. McGrath and Theodore V! Meyer of the city court of Waterbury will be held here next Thursday. No serious opposition is anticipated and both officials seem likely to be named for another term. Judge Meyer was named to complete the unexpired term of the late Judge Abner F. Hayes. The Judiciary committee has both recommendations at present.
 MERIDEN SCHOOL TRUSTEES
 Hartford, Feb 3.-Charles B. Buckingham of Watertown was named to-day a member of the board of trustees of the Connecticut School
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-03
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Feb 3.-(UP)--The treasury net balance for January 3l was $l55, 792 ,S97.33.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-03
FIRST BRITISH HEIR AT JAMAICA

Kingston, Jamaica Feb 3-1OP)-The Prince of Wales landed from the S. S. Oropesa to-day amid great popular by thousands of gathered to welcome the first British heir to visit Jamaica
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-03
NO COMMENT ON LARKIN

NO COMMENT ON IAHhIN
 Hartford, Feb Ex-Governor Wil-' bur Cross declined to-day to make any official comment on the nature of the bills presented to the general assembly by Attorney William J. Larkin. prosecuting attorney of the court of common pleas of Water
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-03
Public Hearing On
 Judges McGrath And Meyer Called
No Serious Opposition to Either One of Nominees Governor Cross Would Not Comment on the Larkin Bills

for Boys at Meriden. Other mem- bers named for a four-year term in- clude Archibald Macdonald of Put nam, Ernest s. Fuller of Somers, George B. Allen of Middletown, John E. Stoddard, Meriden and Rob- ert Church of Meriden. Their terms of office become effective on July 1, 1881.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-03

Now that holiday season is all over, mother Is no doubt tired out from the strain Of preparations and entertaining. Start to-day and drink at least a pint of Wordcn's Safe Millk to relieve that strain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-03
TEAM WANTED CORN BEEF AND CABBAGE

Burlington Vt, Feb 3-(UP)-Members of the senior class basketball team at Vermont university through their captain Ernest M Coddng asked for corned beef and cabbage dinner instead of numerals but refused by Coach Archie F. Post.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-03
ONE OF EVERY FOUR HAS RECORD

Boston, Feb 3-(UP)-Une of every four residents Of Massachusetts has court record according to statistics compiled by the office of Herbert C. Parsons state proba tion commissioner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-03
JUDGE GRANTS 25 DIVORCES

Dedham, Mass, Feb S-(UP)-Judge Joseph R. Mo Cooe granted 25 unconested dvorces probate here yesterday averaging decision every 12 minutes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-03
WAS SAYING PEOPLE AND KILLS SELF

Walpole, Mass Feb 3-(UP)-While knocking cicles from roof of building at the Bird Son roofing plant that they would not fall pedestrians Edward Bouter 55 slipped and fell Az feet suffering fatal injuries
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-03
The Weather

Cloudy and Warmer To- night and On Wednesday Complete Weather Report Page {.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-03
PRESIDENT GETS A NEW DOG

PRESIDENT GETS A NEW DOG
 New York Feb 3-(UP)-The successor to King Tut arrived in America the Norwegian American liner Stav angerfjord He's twomonth old Norwegian elk hound, and he'll take the place at the White House formerly held by President Hoovers pet dog, King Tut.
 LOVE LETTER CAUSED HIS ARREST friend caused the arrest Milan Italy of Joseph Benjamin Schubert 31, of New York; indictment charging he stole $28OOO from his former employers Ira Haupt Co., brokers.
 NO CHAIR IN ANTI-FEMINISM
 New York; Feb 3-(UP)-There'll be no chair in anti femnism Columbia university trustees decided ill ecng 5000 legacy for that left by the late Albert B. Pisbury of Newton Mass Princeton and Har- yard have taken similar action.
 FIRST BRITISH HEIR AT JAMAICA
 Kingston, Jamaica, Feb 3-(UP)-The Prince of Wales landed from the S. s. Oropesa to-day amid great popular demonstration by thousands of persons gathered to welcome the first British heir to visit Jamaica
 ONE OF EVERY FOUR HAS RECORD
 Boston, Feb 3-(UP)-One of every four residents of Massachusetts has court record according to statistics compiled by the office of Herbert C. Parsons state proba tion commissioner.
 TEAM WANTED CORN BEEF AND CABBAGE
 Burlington, Vt Feb 3-(UP)-Members of the senior class basketball team at Vermont university through their captain Ernest M Codding asked for corned beef and cabbage dinner instead of numerals but refused by Coach Archie F. Post
 WAS SAVING PEOPLE AND KILLS SELF
 Wapole Mass, Feb 3-(UP)-Whle knocking icicles from roof of building at the Bird Son roofing plant so that they would fall pedestrians Edward Bouter 55, slipped and fell AZ feet, suffering fatal injuries.
 JUDGE GRANTS 25 DIVORCES
 Dedham, Mass, Feb 3-(UP)-Judge Joseph R. Mo Coole granted 25 unconested dvorces in probate l~.~ 3oxx L~~s-
The Alaska fisherman., 1931-12-15
SUPERIOR HUMANS

The haowed democratic axiom that one man is as good another gets roughly treated by Professor Kahn, the Yale physchiatrst. Govern n2ents may insure against caste prejudice, starvation and political oppression but "only nature herself can provide men With equal abilities"
 Few people are thoroughly convinced of this axiom. Millions of people rush to vote for person abler than themselves, under the belief that he really is Members of the human race have a touching faith in the superiority of somebody else either because he has long beard or that when he comes to town he is proceeded by motorcycles and a brass band.-Seattle P l.
The Alaska fisherman., 1931-12-15
MAKERS OF ALASKA HISTORY

It is eighteen years now since little group Of six mon were gathered in room with Rev. Me- Atee, D. D.. Of the Presbyterian Church in Juneau to discuss the vexatious problems which hindered their progress to higher citizenship. His advice to t1at group was to organize into a society and through solidarity work to achieve the good for themselves, and the territory in general, which they desired So was born the Alaska Native Broth e1hood And each year it grew in strength and understanding as it's membership secured greater educational advantage and carried the ideals CT the organization.
 The first marked step took place in 1918 when the convention of this organization at Juneau adopted the blanks which urged better education through better educational facilities citizenship; in every sense of the word as enjoyed by adopted
The Alaska fisherman., 1931-12-15

No more clear statement of the soviet ideals Of this group, which seeks to set up national de- pa1tment of education and take the control Of millions of children from groups of parents where be made.
 As we have stated in this column before, there two ideas about government: One is that the state is servant of the people. The other, soviet idea is that the people servants of the state
 Public schools should not be run for the pur- They should be run for the children.
 Furthermore, every true American will rise in ralellion at the idea that our children should get their ideals values, attitudes, and reverences at schools. These are things that strictly the cniIdren's and their parents business.
 What schools should provide are information and mental exercise.
 With constitution guaranteeing citizens freedom in thought and beliefs, group admitting a purpose to teach standardized "ideals and erences" has forsaken the American principle Of EDerty-Seattle Star.
 We would ask those who oppose entrance of full-blood Indian children in the public schools if il is their wish to prevent these future citizens from intoxicating the ideals, values, attitudes rcVe-e1,ces x *' for our government. If such is their idea then they should be successful and if 1t is not their idea then it might be we'll for them to explain just why they bigoted and irtolerant