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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-15
KRAS0W ORDERS DISCHARGE OF LEVINET
Cold Weather
 Halts Job Seekers
Slowest Day in Several Weeks Says Harris at Lincoln
 House

Due undoubtedly to the extreme cold weather, which prevailed this morning. there were very few callers at the Lincoln House or to the office of the emergency relief committee seeking employment.
 Superintendent William Harris considered it the quietest day he has experienced in several weeks but attributed the respite to climatic conditions. Owing to the funeral or the late Edward F. Bradley, super department, the city gangs of work men were idle.
 Many were wondering If the army of men set to work by the mayors unemployment committee would ac- complish anything worth while. Those who were in doubt need but make a survey of what has already been accomplished to be convinced that the men are earning the wages they are being paid. If they get a chance to bury all the rocks and stumps of trees they have turned up in Washington park. the place will present a much changed appearance when the park is opened this cOm- ing summer. The park board never could have spared enough funds to do the work that has been carried on there the past few weeks.
 The same thing is true of Lake wodo park. What was always a
 wild, desolate looking place has been converted into beauty spot. If the work is kept up there Lakewood
 will rival in grandeur the much praised Fulton park, which every body admits is one of the most beau tiful public parks in New Engalnd. It was made so at the expense of | the donors of the land. It is safe to state that if the city had to pur- chase the land and improve it, Wa terbury never would have had the
 means to finance it. In fact the project would not have been under
 taken, not in our day and time, any, | way.
 Now, while the dull period will
 work a hardship in many ways. when
 it is all over and people have q
 chance to get back on their feet,
 they will see that things were done
 for the public good while it lasted
 which they never would have lived
 to enjoy under normal conditions.
 Those who are footing the bills never
 will miss the little amount they are
 contributing to the payrool, and men
 who are being employed will always
 be able to say that they rendered a
 fair days work for the wage paid.
 The committee that thought of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-15

 Belts
Go to an Established Firm En. dOrsed by Doctors and Public

Because you are anxious to be well
 again as quickly as possible after an
 operation you will want surgical
 belt that will give the utmost bene- fit. belt that fits you properly is the only kind that will help. Many so- called surgical belts prove more det- rlmental than helpful as they do not
 support the abdomen as it should be
 supported. jn cases of dropped stom- ach for instance, 1t is essential that
 the support be given just where need- ed and of sufficient amount in order
 that relief may be obtained without discomfort. But even that is not enough.
 Those who supply your belt must know how to analyze your case and then design the supporter you need.
 They must know how to fit it. Such
 know Knowledge at is gained only by long ough knowledge of the human body
 as a surgical belt effects it.
 The Waterbury Branch of the New Haven Surgical company, who have
 supplied surgical appliances for many years, have this experience plus an accurate knowledge of the body. Their surgical belts have been proven to be so good. so helpful, so
 valuable, that to-day doctors who
 unhesitatingly indorse appliances
 from the New Haven Surgical com pany.
 Surely it is obvious that since they have specialized in this field so sue cessfully for years and years, it is safer and wiser to rely upon them.
 Your body. your health and your life
 are surely worthy of the best. Or attendants will be glad tc Lave yoo consult them as to your beeSs. Note the address carefully. The Wa terbury Branch of the New Haven Surgical Co. FOG Bank St. near Grand, | Waterbury, Conh.-Advcrtisem
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-15
MORE ATTACKS ON RED CROSS OVER
 RELIEF MEASURE
BY LYLE C. WILSON United Press Staff Corrocond.

Washington. January 15 - (UP) Senate deocrats have accepted the Administrations foodless drought relief program under protest for the time being. but are threatening q special session unless they can eventually obtain federal funds to feed hungry farm families.
 The democratic rebellion against the administration relief project was sharp and dramatic. So narrowing was the picture Of suffering pre- sented to the senate that one of its official shorthand reporters sent Senator Caraway, democrat Arkan- sas. $50 check for use in that state.
 Robinson, as democratic leader, offered the administration, in effect, choice between appropriating $25,O00,0O0 to be used by the Red Cross to provide food for the hun gry throughout the nation, or the acceptance of a special session af- ter March 4. He was offered an amendment to the agriculture de- pertinent appropriation bill which would provide the $25,OOO,O00.
 Caraway and Robinson were SUD- ported by a dozen colleagues yes terday in attacking the relief pro- gram. Senator Thomas, democrat
 
 was concealing resources when Chairman John Barton Payne gave a senate committee to understa nd only $5,000,000 was available for relief. He cited the annual Red Cross report as proof $25,O0O,OOl was available.
 If this record is to be believed. ' Thomas said, ''the management of the Red Cross has hoarded the money, but now is trying to conceal it."
 The senate abandoned it's amend ment after an afternoon of debate assured that the issue will receive attention.
 Payne took cognizance of attacks on the Red Cross in statement las, night, at the same time announcine quick response to President Hoovers proclamation calling for contributions of $10.0O0,OOO. The chairman said the Red Cross "wi. welcome the most searching investi. gation of the financial affairs at an, time."
 "The exact financial situation ot
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-15
expenditures $4,305.S9, leaving a bal ance of $170.53.

expenditures $4,3O5.S9, leaving bal
 ance of $170.53.
 Funeral of Mrs Clara Waite Funeral services for Mrs Clara Shaw Waite, widow of Thomas S. | Waite, were held last night at 8 o'clock at the family home, 146
 Johnson street. Services were con-
 ducted by the Rev Edward R. Hance
 of the Congregational church. The body was taken this morning to Chicopee, Mass. for burial.
 Officers of St Michael's Parish Harold P. Baldwin was elected clerk at the annual meeting of the
 parishioners of St MichaePs Episco-
 pal church held Tuesday night. 9th
 CT officers were: Senior warden, F. F. Schaffer; junior warden. A. H. Dayton: vestrymen for three years, c. F.. Pearson, H. P. Baldwin, Rob-
 ert Worrell, Harold Brown; treas | urer, George w. Wood; delegate to diocesan convention, George w.
 Wood. F. F.. Hotchkiss; alternate Harold P. Baldwin, Wallace Noble; | delegates to New Haven archdea-
 conry, Jacob Keeling, Frank Keel | ing ;alternates. Henry Zwick Robert Worrell; trustee of building fund for i've years, Y. r. ScnaHef, three years, A. H. Dayton; trustee of Adel- | bert Clark Futile fund and various | endowment and beneficiary funds for one year, Charles E. Futile; aud
 itors, George M. Rumney and l.. S. Andrew.
 Officers Installed.
 Officers of Magnolia Encampment. I. o. o. F. were installed last night | by District Deputy Grand Patriarch Charles c. Overton and staff of Sey- | mour. A social followed the meet ing and refreshments were served The officers installed were Chief Patriarch Edgar l.. Bickford; high
 priest, Cecil Watson; senior warden.
 Jesse Barratt; junior warden, w. R.
 Painter; scribe, A. H. Egan; treasur- CT. George l.. Hall. The appointive | officers named were: Guide, Mill ford, Whitehill; first watch, George
 Barlow; second watch, Fred Sutor. | third watch, Fred Ball; fourth
 watch, Fred Seeger; inside sentinel, Charles Price; outside sentinel. Jo- seph Barratt; first guard of tent
 Fred Barratt; second guard of tent, Samuel Clark.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-15

sum of money of any consequence was a bank loan, which he obtained by giving his home as security.
 Then he began borrowing from his fellow emloyes. Always he re- turned the money within a week and paid huge interest. The mysterious business grew until last December people were visiting him at all hours of the day, offering to lend him mon ey He quit his job at the factory and incorporated the Blackhawk company, capitalized at $100,000 "To buy and sell anything, any time, any where"
 Within the last week, the states attorney, several banks and the state department of registration and education have been drawn into in- vestigations of Benham's activities, but none has learned how it is he can borrow $500 from man on Mon day and pay him back $750 the next and prosper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-15

Giovanni De Lucia of Maple street charged with operating an automo- bile while under the influence of liquor was found not guilty by Judge Claremont I. Tolles in the borough court this morning. De- Lucia was tried earlier in the week and the contention was raised by Atty James l.. Dalton, counsel for
 DeLucia that the odor of liquor would remain on a persons breath for several hours. Judge Tolles doubted the statement but agreed to reserve his decision in the case until medical testimony was pro- duced. Atty Dalton promised to produce this evidence this morning. After Atty Dalton had turned a writ ten statement on the matter to Judge Tolles he discharged DeLu- cia.
 DeLucia figured in an accident on ! North Main street near Weber corner, his car after skidding turned over, two women who were In the 1 car being injured. Police investigat- l ing stated there was an odor of H. ouor on De Lucia's breath and he was charged with operating car while under the influence of liquor. DeLucia in testifying before the court stated that he had two glasses | of wine with his meal at noon time, the day of the accident. The mishap occurred at about 8:3O o'clock az night and he contended that he had l nothing to eat or drink between the room hour meal and the accident. His counsel contended that the odor of liuuor would be noticeable on the l accused breath eight hours aftef l he had partaken of the wine.
 Wilby Next on List With another victory added to theiP string of wins in the Valley h. terscholastic basketball league Naugy high now leading the league is pointing for their contest Satur. day night with the Wilby high team of Waterbury. Saturday nights contest will be one of the hardest. it is expected that the locals nave had to date in the league schedule. With foul. wins to their credit Tn four league contests, Naugy is con. tident of maintaining their place at tn, head of the league when they meet the Brass City team.
 Enjoyable Social
 Naugatuck aerie of Eagles were hostsAo their wives and lady frlenas last Eight at a Ladies' Night social heM in the Tano building last Aa9ght. An entertainment program
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-15

the Red Cross as of last November 30," Payne said, "is this:
 Ut has an endowment fund and reserve permanently invested of $11, ,253,000, the income of which is available for current use. It has a disaster fund of $5,000,000. of which $1,000,000 already has been ex- pended.
 "After providing the budget Of S2,226.000 for the fiscal year, the Red Cross holds $1.734,000, devoted to one compelling obligation of con tinuing service to the disabled ex- service men of the World war It has a fund of $850,000 supplement- ed by an appropriation by congress for the replacement of war time, frame office building. There are restricted funds of $158,000. There remains $4,6S5,000 to safeguard all other obligations, including imme- diate response to any other domes- tic disasters which may occur"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-15
Rules Suspicion
 Alone Does Not
 Warrant An Arrest
Taken Into Custody Week Ago When Found to Be in Possession of Five Gallon Can of Alcohol Claims Actual Evidence Must Be in Possession of Agent
 Before Making Arrest

Ruling that suspicion alone did not warrant the action of federal agents in making an arrest, United States Commissioner Harry A. Kra- SOW today ordered the discharge of Nathan Levine of Elizabeth street. charged with violation of the prohi- bition law. MT Levine was taken in- to custody a week ago by federal agents when found in possession of a five-gallon can of alcohol. The dry sleuths trailed his car and made the arrest in the rear of building on Cherry street when Levine was SUD- posedlv making a delivery.
 In the disposition of federal cases the commissioner ruled today that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-15
AIR MINISTER OF
 ITALY ON RADIO

Rio De Janeiro, Jan 15-(UP)- The Italian Air Minister Italo Balbo. leading his squadron of II seaplanas from Bahia to Rio De Janeiro on the last stage of their flight from Italy. will speak over radio telephone for broadcast in the United States and Italy immediately after his ar rival here.
 The sound of the planes flying over Rio De Janeiro and the cela- hration of the capital also will be brOadca
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-15
GULL WEATHER REPORT

Washington, Jan 15.-(UP)-Fore- cast for Thursday and Friday:
 Maine and New Hampshire: Fair and continued cold tonight; Frida v fair with rising temperature.
 Vermont: Fair tonight and Friday; rising temperature late tonight and Friday.
 Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut: Fair and not quite so cold tonight; Friday fair with rising temperature.
 Eastern New York; Fair and not quite so cold tonight; Friday fair and warmer: diminishing northwest | winds becoming southerly Friday.
 Western New York: Fair and not quite so cold tonight: Friday fair and warmer.
 TEMPERATURES
 Washington. Jan 15.-UP)-High- est temperatures yesterday and low est last night in 20 cities were re- ported by the weather bureau to-day as folloWs:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-15

and it was then an antiquity. The origin of what is a secret and deep mystery. The Chinese called it a gift from Heaven.
 There are several kinds of wheat which have been improved in the past few years by government scien- lists and food specialists.
 MT Reymond then described the steps from the growing of wheat to the finished loaf of bread which the housewives put on their tables.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-15

plan, and those who are supervising the work deserve well of the whole community. No wonder they asked for a copy of the plans at Wash ington and other places: It sho ys that Waterbury is equal to any em- ergency that confronts it, regardless of the fact that some take the ground the old town does not know now to govern itself, and needs the bolstering up by the general assem- biy,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-15

the agents acted on suspicion and not on personal knowledge that the defendant was violating the law. Un- der city or state laws a conviction might stand, but under the provis- ions of the federal act suspicion is not sufficient to warrant action. The agent making an arrest must be in possession of actual evidence before attempting to serve warrant.
 MT Lavine's case has been pend- ing before Commissioner Krasow for over a week, the accused being at liberty under bonds of $500. Con- missioner Krasow's ruling resulted in an official dismissal of the charge today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-15
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

The following marriage intentions have been filed at the office of the town clerk:
 Albert J. Chouinard, 456 Mill street, and Leonie Grenier, 45 Wal nut street.
 iVto A. Iorio, 191 Hamilton ave- nue, Frances Giuliani, 499 North Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-15
MYSTERY MAN IN FINANCE DEALS
 RIVALS PONZI
A. w. Benham of Illinois Gives 20 to 50 Per Cent Interest on Short Term Notes-PeOple Swear By Him

Belvidere, H., Jan. 15-UP)- Mystery today surrounded the finan- cial exploits of A. W. Benham, who pays 20 to 50 per cent interest on short term notes, but the faith of his neighbors that his business is le- gitimate remained unshaken.
 There is nothing wrong about my business" said Benham, who once was -75 cents a week factory em- ploye, but Is reported now to have made at least $200,O0 in the strange business in which he invests the money his friends lend him.
 And the echo of his statement rang throughout the town-"There is nothing wrong with Benham."
 An investigation of Benham's my ster.ous Blackhawk finance company was started by several bankers who become alarmed when depositors withdrew more than $210,00O from money with Benham.
 Investigators sent to Benham's tiny office, in a garage, to question him about the business. They reported that they hadn't found out anything about the business, but had invested some money in it themselves while there.
 Monday is pay day in Benham's E mysterious business and so far as in vestigators can find he never failed to pay off all notes as promised.
 To the working people of Belvi- dere and neighboring towns that has been the only thing that counted. IT hard times, they say, he took theil money and returned it with interes | far greater than they could receive elswhere. They were not concerned | they said, with what he did with tn, | money while he had it.
 Benham began his financial ex ploits in 1928, while a shipping clerl at the National sewing machine com any, where he began as an office bo. | and worked his way up. His frs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-15
CARD OF THANKS

I wish to thank my relatives friends, and neighbors, and especiall, the Scoyill Foremens association, of. nee and the employees of the Nortf Rolling Mill for their kindness ana sympathy extended to me during my recent bereavement, the death of my beloved husband, Eugene H. Sullivan
 MRS EUGENE H. SULLIVAN.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-15
STATE GRANGE IS
 AGAINST VETS

Bridgeport, Conn. Jan 15-(UP)- The Connecticut State Grange stood on record today as determined to op- pose any attempts to repeal the state prohibition enforcement act.
 At the closing session of the 46.h annual convention here yesterday a resolution was adopted declaring that repeal would tie the hands of o,i state officials and local courts. expose citizens to the out-lawed Ii- quor traffic and encourage lawless- ness in the state"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-15
ADOLPH REYMOND
 AT LIONS CLUB
Took Hearers Back 10000 Years in Talk About
 Staff of Life"
THE WHEAT CROP

Adolph Reymond made his first speech to-day at the meeting of the Lions club at The Elton, talking on Bread
 As far back as 10000 years ago, he stated, wheat was being grown
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-15
HOME, SWEET HOME

Smith: And do the people next door borrow much from you? Jones: Borrow? Why. l feel more
 at home in their house than in my
 own.-Birmingham England. Post.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-15

BONNARDEAUx-In this city Jan 15, 1891 Mrs Barbara Bonnardeaux of 1929 North Main St. Funeral ar- engagements later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-15

BONNARDEAUX- Barbara Bonnardeaux died this morning at her home, 1929 North Main street, following a brief illness. She leaves two daughters, Madeline and Mrs Peter O'Loughlin of this city; one son, Edward Bonnardeaux; two sis ters, Mrs Scherthe of Chicago and Miss Massonet of France; one broth CT, Nicholas Massonet of this city; also two grandsons, Kenneth and Ralph O'Loughlin of this city.
 Mrs Bonnardeaux had lived in Waterbury for many years and had a wide circle of friends. She was especially well known in the north end section of the city where she resided. The funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-15

SNYDER-A first anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated Satur- day morning. January 17th, at St Francis Xavier's church at 7:30 o'clock for the repose of the soul of the late Charles H. Snyder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-15
OBITUARY

CUMMINGS-Edw Cummings, age 73 years, died yesterday after noon at his home at Hitchcock s lake following a short illness. He was born in Waterbury, the son of the late Matthew and Rose I<enny) Cummings, pioneer Irish residents of the city. He was a bricklayer by trade and lived all his life in Waterbury, with the exception of the past year which he spent at the lake. He leaves no near relatives here.
 The body was taken to the Der gin funeral home, 290 East Main strete from where the funeral will be held Saturday morning at 8:30 o'clock to Sts Peter and Paul church at o'clock. Burial will be in old St Joseph's cemetery. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home after o'clock tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-15
PRICES
 and VALUES

IT HAS BEEN TOLD US on a few occasions that our prices compare unfavourably with those of other tailors. SuperficialIy there m ay seem a reason for such an impression, but our policy has been always to supply material of the best quality and to have it cut and made up by the most highly skilled craftsmen obtainable. It is this policy which. has brought us our present repu- tation-one which we value too highly to risk by produc- ing inferior clothes at a | cheaper rate-and we are naturally encouraged to pur- sue the course which has | brought us success.
 If we cared less for the lasting | quality of our productions, we might temporarily gain some new | customers at the expense of those whose goodwill We now en- joy. But we decline to grasp the shadow and lose the substance We do maintain that all our cus- toners benefit by our experience, and that work placed in our hands at little greater first cost 7 is undoubtedly the cheaper in the long run.
 NEW SALESROOMS AND SHOP NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS.
 NOTE:-We are cutting gar ments in the new Spring style- \ 1881. w. J. M. ! William J. Mahon
 Merchant Tailor
 sd floor front. Suite 318-319-320
 (ElevatOr Service) Tel 62S3
 NEW c. l.. D. ART BUILDING s North Main Street
 Waterbury, Connecticut
 January--103f
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MASS NOTICE

MASS NOTICE COSGROVE A third anniversary mass will be celebrated Saturday, Jan IF. at 8 o'clock at the Church of the Sacred Heart for the late Mrs Margaret Barton Cosgrove.
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FUNERALS

Funeral services for Joseph Thom- as were held this afternoon at o. clock at his home, 254 Beecher ave- nue, Rev. Samuel A. Budde of ficiating. Burial was in old Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle May Newell of 156 Auburn avenue were held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Ventral avenue, Rev. Jo- seph o. Todd officiating. Burial was in new Pine Grove cemetery.
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DIED.

CUMMINGS-In this city Jan 14. 1881 Edward Cummings of Hitchcock s Lake. Funeral Saturday morning at 8:30 o'clock from Bergins, 290 East Main St, to SS Peter and Paul church. Burial in old St Joseph S cemetery
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