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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
T1Zson And She'll Battle Splits The
 Republican Party
Shell Won in Ballot for Speakership, But Tils0n and His Backers Insist That He Shall Be Leader of House, No Matter How Election Comes Out
By THOMAS l.. STOKES f1Yntfod praaa C0rroennUdaNf

h .N Washington Dec 1. (UP)- House republicans. split wide open on the question of who shall lead them from now until the national conventions next summer, appeared unlikely to adjust their. differences before the 72nd congress opens Monday. ~t 3l q y- '9y sy
 Nomination. yesterday of Ber- trand H. Shell of New York as their candidate fer speaker only pre- cipated the real fight.
 The real question iis, who will be floor leader. T~-
 Republicans know full well that barring the unexpected, sdemocrats will organize the house and elect John N. Garner of Texas speaker. Thus the seven ballot fight betweeD Shell and John O. .Tilson, of, Con. necticut actually was a preliminary skirmish seeking advantage in the struggle for the floor leadership.
 Shell fought hard for the, n0Eni- nation on the theory that the fioot leadership automatically goes to the defeated candidate for speaker. Shell expects to be that defeated candidate.
 Tilson, on the other hand, insists that he is already floor leader be- cause he was elected last spring to that post. in which he already has served six years. It would be an empty honor for Shell to stand for speaker with advance certainty of defeat. unless the next best job were in. reserve.
 Some of the older heads in 5yes-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
BARBOUR NAMED
 SUCCESSOR TO
 DWIGHT MORROW
Governor Larson Picks Millionaire to Fill the Vacancy Caused By Death of Morrow

Trenton, N. J., Dec 1--(UP)- Governor Morgan F. Larson to-day announced the appointment of w. Warren Barbour of Rumson, N. J., to i'll the unexpired term of the late United States Senator Dwight W. Morrow. Barbour is the mill lionaire president. of the Linen Thread Co and director in other concerns including the Central Hanover Bank and Trust company. He also is president of the Ameri- can Protective Tariff league. ac- cording to the 1880 Who's Who.
 Barbour's appointment was not entirely unexplained although Thomas N. McCarter, president of Public Service, giant utility com pany. also had been prominently mentioned for. the post. Barbour had the background of greater po- iitical activity for the party. He has long been a figure in Mon- mouth county affairs and has con- tributed to republican state and national campaign funds.
 Governor Larson. said he would sign immediately the necessary commission, permitting Barbour to take part in organization or the new congress on December z. It Is understood he will stand for re. election at the general election in 1882. One of the considerations in naming Morrow's successor was believed to hinge on whether the designee would be wealthy enough to finance a reelection campaign.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
BANKS IN STATE DISTRIBUTE SUM
 OF $6,5l5,6l2
Christmas Club Checks Were Sent to More Than l63,000 People To-day

Hartford, Conn. Dec 1.-(UP)- Connecticut banks to-day distrib. uted $6,515,6 9 in .Christmas club checks to more than 163,000 per- sons in the. state. While the total shows a decrease of 5.S per cent in value and 3.75 per cent in num- Der of club members. business ob- servers believe the great increase in purchasing power comes op- portunely and will aid materially in raising he general level of business in this section.
 New London county actually showed an increase over the 1880 Christmas club figures. Fairfield county, third among the eight counties in population, had the largest total of Christmas club funds, $2,042,593. New Haven fol- lowed with $l.675.s93 and Hart ford was third with $1,365.SS4. New London has $55s,o75, Litch- field $345,100. Windham $S30.713. Middlesex $l47.354 and Holland $55,500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01

Chicago, Dec 1.-(UP)-A nigh school love affair that eliminated in murder and suicide to-day had brought death to two girls and youth. The accidental killing or Constance Trohatos, Is. by Joseph T. Wilson, 16, ended a day of tra. gedy for Roosevelt high school students. The Trohatos girl was shot by Wilson as the pair were reenacting with supposedly emp. ty revolver the earlier deaths or their fellow students. Ruth Wick lund, 12, and Henry Sio. i6.
 Constance and her sister were discussing with Wilson the fatal shooting of the Wicklund girl af- ter which sio committed suicide. "I'm glad didn't go to school to. day" Constance said. Henry might have shot me- Sure" said Wil- son who was military student for a time and has good record. "He might have killed you" The boy took ont. q revolver. This gun ls empty" he said. disclossIng q wood- on bullet in the magazine. Henry might have taken hts gun like this Rnd shot you"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
Anthony vernale of 376 South Main Street and Son Charles Charged With Setting Fire to Their Former Home at l3 Gates Avenue Which Was Barned Down October 6
EACH IS UNDER
 $5,OOO BONDS

An Investigation of nearly two months terminated today in the arrest of Anthony Vernale, 48, of are South Main street and his son, Charles, 26. of the same address on the charges of arson. In de- fault of bonds of $5,000 they were detained this afternoon at police headquarters. They are accused of setting fire to their former home, 13 Gates avenue. which was burned to the ground following mysterious explosion that rocked the neighborhood on the morning of october 9th. Charles Vernale was found some distance from the burning building with his clothes afire. He was taken to St Mary's hospital suffering from burns and shocks. An attempt to collect several thousand dollars of insur- anee is believed to have provided the conspiracy angle of the case and to have led to the issuance or warrants by Prosecuting Attorney Mitchell c. Meyers.
 The evidence against Vernale and his son was gathered by Rob- ert Hurley, former superintendent of tile state police department and Lieutenant Joseph Stevens, who were called into the case by Fire Marshal Frank w. Holland when it became apparent that some un- known motive was responsible Tor
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
MOTION PICTURE ACTOR AMES WAS
 BURIED TO-DAY
Spray of White Lilies of
 the Valley and Chrysan- themums Sent By Ina
 Claire From Hollywood

Hartford, Conn, Dec 1-(UP)- The casket of Robert Ames, motion picture actor, was carried to the grave to-day bearing spray of white lilies of the valley and chry- santhemums sent by Ina Claire from Hollywood. Ames, who was said to have been in love with Miss Claire, dformer wifi Of John Gilberts was found dead fin l New ' orIts fiOA' tel room Friday after interviewing stage producers regarding q return to the footlights. Stage and screen actors and actresses came here from New York to-day to attend the funeral services. Burial was in the family plot at Cedar Hill ceme- tery.
 New York, Dec 1--(UP)-The cause of death of Robert Ames, stage and screen star. could not be determined definitely, City Toxi- cologist Alexander O. Getler re- ported after an examination, but added there were indications of delirium tremens. He said he was unable to find traces of poison or alcohol in the system although there were traces of bromides, though not of sufficient volume to cause death. Delirium tremens can develop without immediate pres- ence of alcohol in the system.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
Curtis Upsets Everything By
 His Decision
BABY IS LINKED WITH STRANCEST
 OF TRIANCLE
Love Letters of Convict Enclosed in Same En- velOpe to Wife and Girl He Wronged = Both Read. Them

Mineola. l.. l., Dec 1.-(UP)-A convict's love letters to his wife and the girl he wronged, enclosed in the same envelope, and read by both. were revealed to-day in the strange triangle of May Gledhill. Canadian beauty, William A. Cor ner and Mrs Corner.
 And when these letters arrived at the Floral Park home where Miss Gledhill, 26, relative of Sir Robert Peel, lives with Mrs Corner, they were read by both in amity.
 Mrs Corner revealed this strange correspondence and displayed two |of the notes written by her husband from his cell in Vermont penitenti- ary. The one to her read:
 "My dear wife: am looking for ward to the time get out of here when you and I may start life anew. know that have caused you much grief and misery but you must know that I regret 1t all. I know that you understand me and the world and that you will find 1t in your big forgiving heart to for give me-"
 The letter to Miss Gledhill said: My darling May: I am counting the days when I will be with you again. Separation from you is maddening. 1 love you with heart and soul and I know you love me Be brave, be patient, and soon we will be together again with oul fprsSsapYa 4 fsoYlfffffy6.1% Vyfi Para q Ar1 f%
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
CANISTER AND 3S OF HIS CREW
 ARE CAPTURED

Clifton, s. l., N. r., Dec 1.- (UP)-Vannie Higgins, gangster, rum runner. and supposed admiral of d rum fleet opearting off Long Island, was captured to-day with s7 of his crew. The 3S were caught by U. s. coast guardsmen jn the narrows off Clifton. Staten Island about midnight, and are held at Base 2 pending decision on what charge if any may pc placed against them.
 No liquor was found on the light less, paperless, masterless tug manned by the Higgins crew when Warrant Officer Cograve and crew of three manning speed boat hailed the heavier craft.
 Rigging aids announced they were regulation crew "just com ing i'm" so an immediate search for liauor was begun by the guardsmen to learn if possible where the tug had been,
 search of the harbor and near bv craft was underway this morn Ing in an effort to find liquor, and a basis for charges more serious than violation of maritime law for running without lights.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
WHITNEY ESTATE AMOUNTS TO SUM OF $7l,77l,3O3
Harry Payne Whitney Died on October 26-AmOunt Was Disclosed By Ex- ecutOrs To-day

New York, Dec 1-(UP)-An es- tate valued at $71.771.Sos was left by Harry Payne Whitney. million aire sportsman, who died october 26, 1880. The amount was disclosed yesterday by the executors. Mrs Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, the widow, Cornelius Vanderbilt Whit ney, son, and Frank I. Croker. The estate is less than one-half of the valuation of the fortune of Whit neys' brother, Payne, at the time of his death, May 1927.
 The chief items in the Harry Payne Whitney estate were secu- rites and other personal property, $G6,841,137; New York real estate, $83O,249 and real estate elsewhere, $s43,772. Harry Payne Whitney was a large legatee under the will of his father, the late William C. Whitney, while Payne Whitney was the chief recipient of the property of his uncle, Colonel Oliver H. Payne.
 Whitney's thoroughbred horses constituting one of the largest breeding farms and racing establish. ments in the country, were valued at $913,700. The Whitney farm in Kentucky was valued at $346, ,7O4 The most valuable realty holding was the residence on Fifth avenue, worth $1,650,o00 of which his wife has the life use.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
Eastern Opponent of Pr0- hibitiOn Was to Have Been Aligned With Hoover in Order to At tract Eastern Part of Nation-Now the Vice. President Has Crashed Whole Works
FULL DRY TICKET FOR REPUBLIC CANS
By RAYMOND CHAPTER Limited Press Staff Corresponfleu

(Omtcu freSS SUHH COTEoSpOmucutp
 Washington, Dec 1.-(UP)-The movement to advance an eastern opponent of prohibition as Presi- dent Hoover's running mate next year apparently has been thwarted by the decision of Vice-President Curtis to stand for renomination.
 The announcement of Curtis that he would accept renomination !s taken by republican leaders gen. erally as insuring his selection by the national convention.
 In that case, republicans would go to the country with an all-dry ticket.
 This would upset the plans of some eastern republicans, who have felt the party should make an appeal to the anti-prohibition states such as New York and New Jersey by nominating for vice. president an outright enemy of pro- hibition such as Theodore Roose- welt, now governor of Porto Rico. They favored this on the expecta- tion that the democrats would name an anti-prohibitionist, Nwho by combining the south with sev- eral big anti-prohibition states in the north might endanger republi- can success.
 Curtis was named in 1928 be- cause of his appeal to the farm states, particularly in Kansas s~ (ContInded f0n Page 2s1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
KID CHOCOLATE UNDER
 INDICTMENT FOR ABDUCTION

New York, Dec 1-(UP)- Kid Chocolate, fiashy light weight boxer very much sub. ducd under his civilian name of Eligio Sardinas Y MontalvO was arraigned in federal court to- day on A3 chargcl of abdnctton. He was held for an extradttion slaeaeamg.l l3ec 'its-s..a ' 2 sss-
 The chnree contained in a complaint sworn to by the cons sul general of Cuba cited neither names nor dates. Chocolate was taken into custody last night just after he knocked out Maxic Lciner in. n charity bout. Abduc- ton is an extradltablc Offense which permits no hail. ChOco- late's counsel was informed when he moved for an adjourn mcnt to Dec ii to permit the boxer to meet Al Singer, former worlds lightweight champion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
THREE CITIES IN
 MASS. HOLDING
 MAYOR BATTLES

Boston. Dec 1- (UP)-Three Massa achusetts cities were holding mayoral elections to day.
 In Northampton. home of for- mer President Calvin Coolidge, Mayor Homer c. Bliss, republican. was seeking reelection in Q field that also included Edward l.. O. prien, democrat, and A. Henry W.. stimson, independent.
 Mayor William T. Dillon Of Holyoke was seeking reelection, with former Mayor Fred C.. Burnham. Thomas C. Maher, George r. Haggcrty. and Archie Turconi opposing him
 A record vote was expected m Marlboro, where Mayor Winfield temple was opposed by Council. lor-a Large Charles A. Lyons ana former Alderman Arthur J' I.ougeau, a "sticker" candidate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
MILLIONAIRES
 WILL HELP OUT
 BROKEN CHICAGO

Chicago. Dec 1-(UP)-Ten mill lionaire minute men" started a drive for s37,O00.000 to-day to save the nations second greatest city from bankruptcy and its em- ployes from payless distress. The men, representative of 50 of the city's wealthiest business men, financiers and industrialists. an- swered a call by Mayor Anton j.. Cermak ito save the city from so- ing to hell"
 "Payrolls are due and there are no funds to pay them. January l, millions of dollars of bonds must be paid off." the mayor pleaded. "Interest will be defaulted. The city's credit will be ruined. You men must come ta our aid.' The .ninute men will conduct a "second liberty loan drive. they said. in an effort to dispose of 2J1.00O, ,0Oo 1880 tax anticipation warrants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01

London, December 1 - (UP) n A suit against Charlie Chaplin by May Shepherd. a press agent. was film star paying her 100 pounds which she claimed for services rendered, and also the costs of the case.
 Prior to the settlement, Chap lin appeared in Westminster coun- ty court, after the presiding judge, Sir Alfred Tobin. had refused to accept a statement from Chaplin under oath. When Chaplin's coun. sel suggested Q settlement migns be reached if the comedian was allowed to make a statement. Judge Tobin remarked, Why should I hear Mir Chaplin on oath except at the proper timer"
 Chaplin's counsel replied that the comedian, who was not present yesterday, had heard of the pro. ccedings, including a statement
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
TRAGEDY ENDS HIGH SCHOOL
 LOVE AFFAIR AND TWO GIRLS
 AND YOUTH MET THEIR DEATHS

The youth pressed the revolver against the girls head and pulled the trigger three times. Twice the hammer clicked harmlessly. then a shell was exploded and Con- stance fell to the floor. dead. Will son called physicians and sur rendered to police who said they had no doubt the shooting was en- tirely accidental. The death scene the pair were re-enacting was the ending--of Q puppy love" affair. sio met the Wicklund girl on the way to school. shot her twice fatal ly through the heart and fled. Pc. lice went to Sio's home and found him, dead in hls dep in the base ment. He was surrounded by momentos of the girl. In his hand he held the girls glove and he wore her bracelet on his wrist. He had penciiied a note I'm sorry," then had shot himself.
 In chest. police found love notes indicating the pair had had n childish. jealous quarrel. Parents Of tho children said they had scusht .vaInly to end the attach
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
NAME OF SANTA
 CLAUS WILLSTAY
 WITH THE TOWN
Carloads of Mail Are Being Dumped There Every
 Year at This Time and
 Postmaster Protested

washington. Dec l-(UP)-The movement to change the name Of Santa Claus has ended in defeat. The santa Claus in question is not the portly old gentlemtn who drives around in toy-iaden sleigh. but the small Indiana town where Jim Martin and his combination post : ofIlce-generai store are swamped with Christmas mail each year.
 asked that the nane of the post olIice be changed. but the postoiIice deparimcnt announced today that no chnnge would bo made and that letters bearing tho cheerful post mark would continue to circulate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
MOONEY IS
 STAR TIN G
 HIS FIGHT
Walker Opens the Battle To-day to Free Accused Man--PardOn, Not Parole, Asked of Governor
By GEORGE H. BEALE

United Press Stan C0rrespOndent)
 San Francisco, Dec 1-UP)- Mayor James J. Walker of New York will appear as an attorney before Governor James Rolph, Jr. to-day to ask him to pardon--not parole - California's most famous convict, Tom Mooney.
 He will echo the oft-repeated contention that perjured testimony led to Mooney's conviction on a charge of participating in the 1916 preparedness day bombing here when 10 were killed and 40 were injured.
 Members of the mayors party said he would demand an out and out pardon, scorning. as Mooney has done, any suggestion of parole. .E
 The mayor received a letter last
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
FORMER POLICE
 CHIEF MAYER IS
 DEADAT MILFORD

Milford. Conn, Dec 1-(uP)-- Janies Nj. Maher. MiIford's first police chief. died at his home here to o-day in his seth year after three recent operations.
 Illness forced Chief AIaher 10 re- tire aB chief Sept 1. He had held the post since Nov 1, 1915 when the department vas organized. He loft two sons. James. &r, and Thomas. and three daughters. Mrs 1eoras Allen of Milford Mrs John Coxa of Bridgeport end Mrs Annu Mccaffrey of Springfield. Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
Charlie Chaplin Is Given Stiff Rebuke
 By British Judge

which might be construed as cast ing an aspersion on the complain ant, and wished to comment there- on.
 Judge Tobin said he was not going .t to have Miss Shepherd "damned with faint praise"
 Chaplin. his counsel explained, had thought Miss Shepherd had been paid in full and decided to fight the case. but was astonished and paiped when the names of "very distinguished and intluen- tial friends were bandied about Tn court"
 Yesterday's testimony included Miss Shepherds statement that Chaplin had broken an engage ment to dine with J. Ramsay Mac donald, and she was forced to write an apology in his; behalf.
 Does he want to apologies to the prime minister" asked the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
GERMAN CUSTOMS DUTIES MAY BE
 GIVEN CHANGES

Berlin, Dec 1--(uP)--President Paul Won TIindenburg Issued an emergency decree to-day empower ing the German cabinet to change inc existing customes duties "ae- cording to fluctuations of the world market" The first cabinet Of pr Heinrich Bruening received similar bowers from the reichstag, but the measure expired with the cabinets resignation in October.
 Horticultural tariffs may be low- erred with view to reducing prices .a government spokesman told the United Press.
 An increase in duties to meet f;rcat Britain's new tariffs ia not expected for the time beiHE. ha rnid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
AVERAGE CLASS AGE 1863 YEARS

Cambridge, Mass, Dec 1--(UPl-Ihe average age of this years Harvard freshmen is 1868 years Half the class from Massachusetts and the remainder from three other states three territories and foreign countries tt3
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
IF WAS WET. BUT NOT WASH

Reno Nev, Dec 1-(UP) )-Prohibition officers saw sign "wet wash" on truck, arrested the driver, found quahaity of wet goods. ~,: .E
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
Late Bulletins
JOHNNY NEUN SOLD TO NEWARK

West Baden, Ind, Dec 1-(UP)-Arrangement were completed at the minor baseball league meeting here to-day whereby Johnny Neun Boston Braves first basean will be sold to the Newark International league club asasoon as the New York Yankees take over the franchise to-niOfroW. .4i, = .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
MONTHS FIRE LOSS ? MILLION

Harrisburg, Pa, Dec 1-(UP)-Two million dollars fire loss was reported to the fire protection bureau of the Pennsylvania state police for the month of October
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
MILLION TROUT EGGS BOUGHT

Harrisburg, Pa, Dec 1-(UP)--More than 1,000,- 900 brook trout eggs have been bought by the state fish commission and placed in state hatcheres in preparation for the matching season. the commission announced
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
APPLE WEIGHED OVER POUND

Fredonia N. Y, Dec 1-(UP)--An apple over five inches in diameter and weighing 1 pounds was picked here recently by George Daley. >'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
HUGE OWL WAS KILLED

Penn Yan, N. r., Dec 1-(UP)-An owl, with a 52- inch wing spread has been killed by Charles Hunter The huge owl according to Hunter had killed several chickens and turkeys on his farm
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
DEAF MAN CORED BY BULL

Irving, N. Y, Dec 1-(UP)--Max D. Walters, deaf and mute farmer could not hear the approach of an angry bull. He was gored to death.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01

("Sonny")
 Threatened with deportation and separation from her child Miss May Glcdhill, Canadian beauty and unwcd mother, was reported te be dying of a mysterious mal- ady in a Mineola, Long Island. hospital. Her illness revealed the strange fact that she and her baby had been living in Floral Park, Long Island, with Mrs William Corner, wife of Q once wealthy enc gineer, now. imprisoned for forg- cry, who was alleged to have be- trayed the girl. Immigration au- thoritics were reported to have planned to deport Miss Gledhill on a charge of moral turpitude," and the Canadian government, though willing to admit her, was said to have banned the baby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
DOCS BARK WAS FIRE ALARM

Reno, Nev, Dec -(UP)--Continuous barking ot police dog awakened residents of 1146 Arlington avenue and they found the entire house afre.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Dec 1.-UP)-The treasury net balance for November 2s was $139,0sS,314.60.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01

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