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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12

and showed beyond doubt that when the final show down came, a few bankers had the whole matter in their hands. In support of his posi- tion on morals he quoted from the encyclical of Pope Leo XIII which had met with the approval of people of all creeds all over the world. He made strong plea for law and or der and expressed faith in the Uni- ted States to emerge from the pre- will show that the spirit that anil mated the founders of the nation still lives in the hearts and minds of a majority of citizens. He also in- dorsed the movement for an old age pension and other things which will have tendency to insure the coun- try against a recurrence of the con- dition that confronts it today. He also reminded his hearers of the large number of delinquents his small congregation is caring for, most of the funds coming from peo- pie of small means.
 Father Coughlin stressed the fact that he had said nothing for which he wanted to apologize and challen- ged his hearers to point out any thing in his addresses that was false, misleading or calculated to prompt any part of the people to charge him with stirring up discord, adding that he was not concerned with the politics of any political party. He was speaking for all the people of the United States and standing squarely on the foundation on which this nation rests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12
The MOtOrist
 and Pedestrian

Serving as a camouflage for the ice which it covered, the snow to- day proved to be a menace for both the pedestrian and the motorist to- day. The pedestrians will be forced to look out for themselves as the sidewalks cannot be cleaned until the storm abated and the sidewalk cleaning law does not apply until the storm has ceased.
 Chains appeared on automobile tires as if by magic. Cars, almost without exception, were shooting about with no chains, but as soon as the snow settled. the roads be- came slippery and dangerous, mak- ing chains a necessity.
 The streets were almost bare of snow at eight o'clock this morning but soon the huge flakes commenced to fall and it was no time until the whole city was blanketed with the pure white flakes.
 Some streets were not accessible and automo mobiles found it impossible to climb them. The downtown streets were not bad as traffic packed the snow down as it accumulated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12
PASSING OF TROLLEY
 ON BALDWIN STREET
The New Busses Were Out Yesterday and Created a
 Favorable Impression
BETTER THINGS COMING

The bus service went into effect on Baldwin street yesterday, instead of the trolley cars. The cars made a good appearance and were we'll pa- tronized. If they prove to be an improvement on the trolley the patrons will appreciate it, but they have to give them trial before they will know. The tracks will be re- moved as soon as the good weather sets in, some needed Improvements made in the roadway, so that the outlook for better things in that part of Waterbury is bright.
 AS announced in the Democrat Saturday an addition was made to the service on Sylvan avenue, start ing last night, by a bus leaving the center at 11:26. This will be a great convenience to people who have not been able to catch the bus leaving at an earlier hour. It was said to-day that Patrick Egan has been trans ferred from Sylvan avenue to the Baldwin street route. This will not set well with patrons. MT Egan has been one of the popular drivers on the Sylvan avenue line, and it will be no surprise if MT Chapman should be asked to retain him in that position. Egan is a veteran of the overseas war and as most of the families in that district had boys over there they had special inter- est in him and are not willing to let him go, even to their neighbors on Baldwin street. Of course it looks like a promotion to put MT Egan in charge of one of the new and larger coaches on what is destined to be the boulevard of the south end, but Sylvan avenue folks are not satis- fled with the exclamation. But after all, no matter how popular one may be somebody else can fill his place and people soon forget likes and dis likes. For that matter there was no fault found with any of the bus drivers, although there is no deny ing the fact that much displeasure has been expressed from time to time about crowding in the vehicles, something for which the men at the wheel were in no way responsible. and it may be true, too, that the management was not always able to tell when more than could be seated would turn out
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12
Challenges Any Citizen To Bring
 Proofs To Office
Local Newspaper Claimed Certain Gaming Places Are Not MOlested on Orders From Police Captain Claims He Will Suspend Officer Guilty of Such Action

Challenges Any--Take No. One
 Taking official cogniZance of pub lished reports that patrolmen have refrained from confiscating gamb- lIng machines on orders from a po- lice captain, Superintendent Joseph II Mclean today not only branded the story as malicious falsehood. but considered it reflection on members of the department.
 If the author or that story is willing to produce evidence sub- stantiating his claim, I promise him plenty of action. Let him name the captain CT officer, who failed to do his duty and I will start the ball a- rolling for complete investiga ton" No policeman to my knowledge ever has been prevented from doing his duty and taking machine from any place. The only orders that have ever been issued in connection with gambling machines were to the eff feet that they were to be picked up and brought to headquarters and that the person in whose possession they were found was to be notified to be in court the following morning. No one in the department has any authority to make a statement con- t1ary to the official orders. I will
 
 or patrolman if evidence can be pro- duced to slbstaniate the claim made in this mornings account. l am willing 10 take the initiative and challenge the truth of the claim that a patrolman failed to do his duty on orders from a captain"
 Members of the police department were somewhat worked up today over newspaper accounts that patrol men were prevented from doing their duty by orders of their superiors. The superintendent showed evidence of being greatly perturbed over the matter and is- sued his challenge for proof.
 The superintendent claims that within the past few years more than 600 gambling machines have been confiscated in Waterbury and de- stroyed. In each case the person in whose possession the device was found was fired in police court.
 In discussing the story that the superintendent insists reflects upon the members of the department, he also mentioned that there were no favorites with him and that the standing orders given to the police
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12
WILL SOON START
 CUTTING ICE
It All Depends on How the Weather Conditions Will
 Turn Ont
JACK FROST MASTER

As soon as the cold weather in- creases the thickness of ice to about 10 or 12 inches, local ice companies will begin the annual harvest.
 The thickness now is only about eight inches, but a few cold days will bring it to the desired standard size. This is usually not on sched- ule until February, that being the favorite ice cutting month.
 Tons and tons of ice are cut and harvested for summer use. If the winter is very balmy. the ice deal CTS begin to worry but they do not get excited until the middle of Feb ruary finds them with no ice in their barns.
 Another things that causes them worry is the fact that sometimes the ice gets too thick and becomes very hard to handle.
 Ten or 12 inches, the standard size, is about right and when the ice gets to that thickness, the men get out their saws and start the annual work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12

read his annual report yesterday at the masses. The report showed that the parish closed the year with a balance in the treasury. Father Morrissey thanked those of the par ish who cooperated during the year and especially those who assisted in year.
 Death of Alfred IAfqucst.
 Alfred Lafquest, for the past 1G years a resident of Naugatuck. died Saturday afternoon at o'clock in the Bridgeport hospital. MT I.af- quest for 20 years was sea captain.
 He retired from active sea life about 16 years ago and came to Naugatuck to reside. He was em- ployed at the plant of the G. M. R. Shoe company. He is survived by ono daughter, Sally, who resides in Sweden, and a brother-in-law, AL fred Freestrom of this borough. Board Meeting The monthly meeting of the board of charities is scheduled to be held tonight at 8 o'clock in the office of Supt of Charities Herbert Johnson. It is expected that much business will be transacted at this session It is several months since the board met in session.
 Installation Wednesday Night | Officers of Magnolia encampment I. o. o. r. will be installed We'd | nesday night at 8 o'clock by Dis | trict Deputy Charles c. Overton. A social will follow the meeting and refreshments will be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12
General of Colorado Was
 Fatally Injured

Denver, Colo, Jan 12-(UP)- John S. Underwood, AZ, attorney general of Colorado, was injured fla tally and his wife, Dora, 40. was killed instantly last night when their automobile was demolished by city tramway bus. Underwood died soon after the crash.
 Their daughter, Dorothy, 20, who was driving, escaped with minor bruises.
 Two other daughters, Betty Grace II, and Willis, 6, were injured ser1. ously, but not critically.
 The United States now is the larS- est leather producing country in the world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12
Local Vets At
 Ansonia Meeting
Venditte Chosen New Haven Country Chaplain-Mrs
 Mary CrOwe Trustee

Waterbury members played an im- portant part in the elections and in- stallations of officers of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of New Haven county at Ansonia yesterday after noon. Three members of Wheeler Young post and the Lieutenant Shea Auxiliary were elected to offices. Cosmo Venditte, past commander of the local post was chosen chaplain of the county organization. Mrs Jennie Meyer, a member of the local auxiliary was chosen senior vice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12
35,OOO Textile Workers Strike
 in Stockholm

Stockholm, Jan 12-(UP) - A strike of 34,000 textile workers be- gan in earnest here to-day after the regular Sunday holiday. The strike was called Saturday.
 The governments failure to me- diate after workers refused to be- gin the new year at reduced wages caused the strike. It was feared that the stoppage would develop into a long and bitter struggle.
 Police and strikers clashed in several instances
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12
MARRIAGE ATTENTIONS

John J. Cordani. paper hanger and painter, 491 North Main street; Caroline Cipriano, factory employe, IFS Wilkenda avenue.
 Michaele Miele, shop hand, 46 French street; Rose Vaccarel.;. occupation, none, 60 Drake street.
 Elwin Perry Deane, mechanic, 629 North Riverside street; Leona Ger trude Sleeves. shop hand, 821 North Main street.
 Amos Louis Deveau, mechanic. 388 Waterville street; Mary Paro- sius, occupation, none, All West Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12
MORTGAGE LOAN
 OF $44,OOO RECORDED

Mortgages involving a total of $44,00O on the new Post Business College building on Central avenue were recorded today in the office of the town clerk. One mortgage is for $35,0O0 and is from Harry C. Post to the West Side Savings Bank. The other is from Mir Post to the Colo nial Trust Company. trustee of the Elisha Leavenworth Foundation, and is for $9,00O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12

president of the county group and Mrs Mary Grove, president of the auxiliary here. was chosen trustee for one year. Miss Helen Shanah han, past department president was in- stalling officer, for the auxiliary. Delegates from Waterbury were Commander George Byrnes, Walter Bolan, Comso Venditte, Albert Sumpf, Miss Helen Shanahan, Miss Della Cleary, Mrs Rose Redican, Mrs Janet Rice, Mrs Loretta Duhamel, Mrs Grove and Mrs Never.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12

mean any gambling machine where- ever found. T hold patrolmen re- sponsible for the enforcement of the law on their respective beats. If anyone can supply evidence that they are negligent in their work I will file charges against them re- gardless of who they are or their rank"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12
PAPERS FILED IN
 $5,5OO DAMAGE SUIT

Damages of $5,500 are claimed in suit instituted today by J. E.. Smith and Company, Inc. against John Statkus. Attachment papers involv- ing property on Alder street and Park terrace were filed this morn ing in the town clerks office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12
20 P. C. Composition
 To Fay Creditors
Stock and Fixtures Appraised at $l, l,429.92-Roossns
 Stock Valued at Sl,23O

Attorney Perry Graicerstein. trustee
 in the case of Abraham Banner, re- ported the assest were sold for $165.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12
VALUE not the actual cOst-shOuld be the chief consideration when buying clothes.

Buying clothing is an investment,
 just as much as if you bought
 stocks and bonds, and its divi-
 dends are determined by the
 service and satisfaction you re-
 ceive.
 Garments made to your measure by our firm will give you that
 satisfaction, they will look well
 and keep their original shape as long i.s you care to wear them. We should welcome an oppor- tunity of proving to you that we are no less critical of our own standing of value than is the most fastidious customer. NOTE For Southern Wear (MalOn) Clothes Portray the Authoritative Fashions for the coming Spring and Summer. (W. J. M.) New SalesrOoms and Shop Now Open for Business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-17
THRONG OF 10000
VISITS LABOR FAIR
Crowds See Burial of Live
Woman-National Guard
Night Is Tomorrow.

Approximately 10000 people attended
the Central Labor Union benefit fair
and exposition last night at Florida
avenue and Fifth street northeast. most
of them attracted by the sensation OF
witnessing q woman being buried alive.
wife Takes Place.
Pauline Fhnandow, who substituted
for her husband in the glass-top CONN.
was lowered into the ground at 6
o'clock, She remained buried for five
and q half hours, until 1880 o'clock,
when the lid was taken of. She APP
parently suffered no effects from her
ordeal.
This afternoon at S o'clock the stunt
will be repeated, only this time the
husband, fernando Fee Marshall. as he
Is known, will occupy the coffin. He
expects to remain buried for hours.
Tomorrow night will be National
Guard night at the exposition. An
anti-air craft demonstration, with guns
manned by National Guardsmen, will be
feature.
Receipts Are Large.
All the concessions are doing a land
office business and the fair managers
are rejoicing over the fact that the
outlook for raising labor's quota toward
the District of Columbia War Memorial
is very encouraging.
There will be q special matinee for
children on Saturday, with free access
for them to all the assorted amuse-
mentS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-17
CAMP LET'S TO HOLD
SUMMER SCHOOL
Play as Well as Study to Be Com
pulsory at Rhodes River
Resort.

A Summer school invested with va
cation attractions designed to make
studying a pleasure has been arranged
for Camp Let's, the Y. NJ. c. A. shore
resort for Washington boys on the
Rhodes River, near Annapolis, which
opens Friday.
In this novel school, play. as well as
study, will be compulsory Weather per-
uniting, the classes will be held beneath
the big pine trees, which form a grove
On the banks of the river, and inter-
spersed with arithematic, geography,
history and grammar will be regular pc
RODS for swimming, base ball, tennis,
boating and ether sports.
The school, to be conducted under
auspices of the woodward School for
: Boys of the Y. M. C. A., is designed pri-
marily for boys Of the sixth, seventh and
eighth grades who want to make up
deficiencies or advance themselves in
their studies.
James j. King, headmaster Of the
woodward School. will be in charge Of
the Summer course. Assisting him will
be George S. Aldhizer, PM Beta Kappa
graduate of the University of Virginia,
and Wilbur D. Bailey. assistant principal
CT the Chuckatuck, Va, high school and
formerly assistant religious work di-
rector of the Washington Y. NJ C. A.
The camp will be in operation for two
weeks before the Summer school be-
gins. The course will start July / and
continues for six weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-17
MAN.
FOUND IN STREAM
Blacksmith, Missing All Night,
Semi Conscious When Dis
covered.

Semi-conscious and apparently weak
ened by exposure, Timothy Edward
Shugrue, ~, of 1928 Vermont avenue,
a retired blacksmith, was found shortly
before noon today lying in a shallow
run of water on a woodlot in the rear
of the 5000 block of Conduit road. APP
parently he had lain there helpless
throughout the night.
search was instituted when ShL-
grue's wife, Mary, called her husbands
sister. Mrs. Julia v. Malone, SPIT Con-
duit Road, d inquire If he hao stopped
there last night.
Learning Shugrue had not been seen
since yesterday morning, neighborS
were enlisted in a search of adjoining
woodlots, which ShHgrue was In the
habit of roaming in company with Mrs.
Maione's two dogs.
Pvt. H. A. Mechem, who lives at 1923
Conduit road and was off duty from
No. z precinct at the time, found Shu-
grue in ditch, his body partially TN
der water
The E-c::eTgrIlcy Hospital ambulance
Tas summoned and Shugruc removed
to that institution for treatment His
condition was undetermined this after
nocn. e
Shugrue was too weak to give an eX-
PLANTATION, but there were no marks OF
violence on his body.
It was reported that Mr.. Shugrue had
collected $40 for rent of a house on the
Conduit road section some time yester-
day, but police found no money on him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-17
WAVES HEARING
IN WIFE Staying
Donald w. Sagle Of Washington
Charged With Shooting in
Richmond.
Special dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
RICHMOND, Va, June 17.-Donald
W. Sagle. the young Washington car
penter, charged with shooting and kill
ing his wife, Mrs. Agnes Sagle, 20. al
her home here May 8. and who then
attempted suicide by turning the gun
upon himself, will face the grand Jury
at the July term Of the Hastings Court
having waived a preliminary hearing
before Police Court, when the case was
called. Sagle, who was..removed from
Memorial Hospital to the jail hospital
about three weeks ago, appeared in
court without counsel, and has APP
parently entirely recovered from his
self-infiicted wound In the abdomen.
Judge Maurice, sitting In the abb
sence of Judge T. Gray Haddon, re-
marked, In sending the case on to the
higher court, that he hoped Sagle
for. Sagie, after the shooting, told
police that his reason for wanting to
take the life of his wife was that she
would not live with him. as
He leftHa note addressed to the news
papers which read: Dear SirS: Please
give the shooting some real publicity
I talked to the desk sergeant at police
headquarters last Tuesday night. He
said this Is my affair. You know I've
always wanted to be q racketeer, and
now my time has come. Don't forget
Real publicity. Thanking you kindly,
sirs"
Two other letters we're left by sagle,
one to his father in washington, and
one to his wife, but the police have
never divulged the contents Of either
The envelope containing the note to
his father was marked, Rush; when
you get this, II ever, I'll be dead"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-17
better FIRE FORCE
I AIM OF NEW UNITS
ORGANIZED JULY |.
Double Protection to Be
Given Part of High-VaIue
District.
ADDITIONAL BATTALI0NS
FORMED IN DEPARTMENT
Changes Made in Personnel to Care
for Service-0ther Promo
tons Planned.

Beginning July double protection
from fire will be available in certain
sections of the high-value downtown
district. according to plans of Chief En-
gineer George S. Watson Of the Fire De-
partment.
Two new districts. the sixth and sew
enth, will take the place of the present
central battalion area. Two chiefs will
answer each alarm in these districts,
night or day. This will relieve the dep
uty chiefs Of the necessity of answering
all first alarms. which has heretofore
been the practice and will give them
more time to attend to their executive
duties. The deputy chiefs, however, will
continue to answer all second and other
multiple alarms.
New Fire Districts.
The new 9th Battalion district will
comprise Engine Companies 2, 6 and
Is; Truck Company No. and Rescue
Squad No. !. Battalion chiefs head
quarters will be maintained at No. 2
engine house.
The new seventh district will be made
up Of Engine Companies 3, 4, Is and
IA, Truck Companies / and 10 and the
fireboat. Its headquarters will be at
No. IA Engine House.
Until the new engine house at Thir-
tenth and K streets Is completed,
Deputy Chiefs c. E. Schrom and John
Darlington, who will be promoted from
battalion chiefs July /. will have their
headquarters at No. Engine House.
Then they will move to the new house.
Personnel Changes.
B. w. Weaver and A. c. Buschtr
will be battalion chiefs of the new sixth
district Capt. John r. Groves, who
will become a battalion chief July J.
will succeed Buscher in the fourth dis
trict, which he now commands.
Capt. L. L. Woolard. the other newly
promoted battalion chief. will take COM
mand of the new seventh district. along
with Capt. A. S. Haight, No. 8 Engine
Company. who will be designated acting
battalion chief.
Many other promotions and changes
in the department will be announced
later when the results of civil service
promotion examination. held yesterday
by the Civil Service Commission, have
been transmitted to the Fire Depart
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-17
UTILITIES FOUGHT
BILL WITH $4,000
Two Oregon and Washington Com
. panies Estimate Cost Of Cam
paign Against Grange Bills.

By the Associated Press.
The Federal Trade Commission was
informed today that the Pacific Power
and Light Co. and the Northwestern
Electric Co. Spent s2l 900 in campaigns
in Oregon and Washington last year
against the enactment Of the grange
public utility and power district bills.
A letter read at the commissions
hearing, signed by C. w. Plat, secre-
tary-treasurer of the companies. said
Pacific Power had spent &13,270 and
Northwestern Electric 1922, chiefly
for pamphlets and advertising"
The letter containing detailed re-
port was sent at the oral request of a
commission representative. It was
dated January 90, 1881, and was intro
duced into the record by j. Butler
Walsh, special attorney for the COM
mission.
Platt,s letter said committees were
organized within the electrical industry
to fight the bills which were considered
detrimental to the proper development
Of the, industry.