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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-07
Walker to Fight
 His Own Battle
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fight alone for his administration. In 10 to IA days, he said. he will have completed his answer to the charges on which opponents de- mand his removal from office.
 In Albany today the state republi- can leaders, who brought about the legislatures coming investigations of the New York city government. are ready to announce the commit tee which will conduct the inquiry. which will range from Walkers of flee down to the smallest city bu- reau.
 As for Tammany, 1t may be safely said that the historic wigwam will go into the fray with immeasurably more confidence than it might have had month ago, when the legisla- ture first declared war. With the experience born of many such strug- glea in the past, 1t has taken adyan- tage of every minute to strengthen its forces in the city hall by an in- tensive weeding-out process.
 Mayor Walker worked through out the day and part of last night framing his reply to Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt on the accu- sations made by the city affairs com- mittee. Even before he returned from his vacation the mayors as- sistants had been gathering mass of material for him to use in his fight for complete vindication. Now, the customarily blithe and carefree Jimmy is going into the fight dog gedly, completely confident he can clear his administration.
 But this is not the main battle which is forthcoming.
 "Mr Walkers handling of the inl- fo fn ofv1c h Vxri1 child's play compared with the job he will have to face if the opera. tiors of Tammany during his ad- ministration are turned inside out" editorially commented the times, a paper of independent democratic trend. today.
 Samuel Seabury, who will guide the legislatures investigation, now is winding up the final phase of a sensational inquiry into the magis- trates' courts and the police vice squads. Tomorrow we will begin open hearings in the investigation into the office of District Attorney Thomas c. T. Grain, accused of ne- glecting his duty.
 i. It has been rumored consistently that Grain, who came into office with a promise to solve the Arnold Rothstein murder. is slated for re- mova1. Seabury expects to show he has failed to prosecute racketeers and has been lax in cases involving Tammany oppointees.
 The federal government, mean while, has taken a hand in the situ- ativn by going after the racketeers from the income tax angle. It's drive started to bear results yesterday when Albert H. Carlisle, president of the bondshares fiscal corporation, was named in federal grand jury charge which United States Attor- ney Medalie said was "the first of the racketeer indictments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-07
FAMOUS SCHOOL
 TO CLOSE DOORS

New Orleans. April 7--(UP)-
 Miss Lottie's 2 or to the uninitiate the Miss Lottie MiIler's School for the daughters of New Orleans and aristocracy this spring. for more than quarter of cen- tnry it has been one of the few right place" for young ladies. Now Miss Lottie" thinks 30 years of teaching is enough, and is retiring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-07
Member of the
 House Dead
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A bill defining the boundaries of the first taxation district of Norwalk.
 The senate recommitted to com mittee bill authorizing the borough and board of burgesses of the bor- ough of Newtown to appoint a zon- ing commission and establish zoning rules.
 On motion of Representative Nor ton. Branford. the house passed Q resolution empowering the speaker to appoint delegation to attend the funeral of Mrs Goldsmith and to draw up appropriate resolutions. Representatives Morton, Mansfield, M.lher. Larash, Coe. Russ and Nun roe were designated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-07

monia in her Gard year. She had been ill about week.
 She was elected to the general as- sembly last November and for many years was prominent in civic and political organization work. Her hus- band survives her.
 Mrs Goldsmith is the first legisla- tor to die during the current session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-07
Three Judges in
 Common Pleas
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The democratic party would also be allowed to name an assistant states' attorney to aid States Attor- Hey Lawrence L. Lewis under the plan. The creation os this new post would compensate democrats for not naming either the prosecuting attorney or clerk of the common pleas court.
 It is pointei out that the common pleas court of Fairfield county has three judges. yet in 1880 the local common pleas court handled more business that the former hence the reed of three judges for Water hury. The proposition is still being considered behind closed doors by the judiciary committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-07
Lcrz and Summa Present.

Hartford, Conn. April 7.-Louis Lerz and Paul Summa of Waterbury were members of an Italian delega- tion which were present at a hear ing by the committee on incorpora- tions to-day. The bill in question would amend the charter of the Grand Lodge of the Order of Sons of Italy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-07
Nfavor to be There

Hartford, Conn. April [ = Mayor Frank Hayes. Corporation Counsel Charles s. O'Connor, and other city officials of Waterbury are expected to be present at the State Capitol tomorrow afternoon when the legis- lative committee on finance hears several bills dealing with local bond issues The bills which have been discussed In detail on previous occas-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-07
TWO NOMINATIONS

Hartford, Conn, April 7.-(UP) - Governor Wilbur L. Cross has ap- pointed Michael F. owens, Hartford and Leroy D. Downs. Norwalk. as members of the state veterans home commission. Both are democrats.
 owens will serve out the unexpir- ed term of Adrian P. Sloan and an additional eight-year term. Downs will serve fight years beginning July
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-07
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Washington, April 7.-( (UP)-- Weather forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday:
 Vermont, New Hampshire. Maine: Rain or snow tonight and Wednes- day not much change In temperature.
 Massachusetts, Rhode Island. Con- night and Wednesday: not much change in temperature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-07
MiidIebury Proiects.

Hartford, Conn, April 7.-Hear- ings were scheduled to be held this afternoon by the committee on in- corporations on bills to incorporate the Westover Water company and the Hillcrest fire district, both of Middlebury. Both companies would supply their respective districts with water under terms of the bill. The Hillcrest fire district is being formed so that residents of this district which is just across the Waterbury Middlebury town line may purchase water from the city of Waterbury whose mains extend to within 1000 feet of Hillcrest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-07
Hamdcn Petition.

Hartford, Conn, April 7.-The committee on new counties and county seats listened to much op- position to the proposal that the county seat of New Haven be trans ferred from New Haven to Ham, den. since the latter town is more centrally located in New Haven county than the present county seat. The bill will be reported unfavor- ably.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-07
Dental HxgIcnisfs.

Hartford. Conn, April 7.--The house to-day passed bill of im- portance to dental hygienists in Wa terbury and other cities of the state. The bill provides that dental hygien- ists must register annually with the state dental commission and must also pay a license fee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-07
DEATH or WOMAN ygEMBER

Branford. Conn, April 7.--(UP)- Representative Fannie F. Goldsmith. republican member of the state leg islature, died last n:snt of pneu-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-07
IawIor ConfirnIed

Hartford. Conn. April Tin the sem ate to-day the committee on execu- tive nominations confirmed the ap- pointment of Senator Joseph H. Lawlor of Waterbury as a member
 of the commission on arbitration and mediation. Senator Lawlor is serving his fourth consecutive term. His nomination by Governor Cross was made last week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-07
1929 NASH COACH

1929 NASH COACH
 A nice looking, sure performing s pass closed car. Has most of It's life yet ahead of it--and can be bought for fraction of its original cost. You really must see this car to real ize it's worth. Come in and give il the once-over! You'll admit it's some buy for $3S5. $130 down and it's yours. THE FORD DEALER. 4SI Meadow Street. Phone 3170.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-07

ions would permit the city to issue bonds to construct a pumping sta- ton. to continue work at the She- paug diversion dam. co refund part of the city's debt. and to carry on
 work in city parks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-07

AIS TEN DAY SALE 1891 Ford 1a Ton Panel Truck 1880 De Soto Sport Coupe 1880 Hupmobile De Luxe Roadster 1929 Pontiac Sedan 1929 Buick Sport Touring 1928 Oakland Sport Coupe 1928 Chevrolet Sedan 1880 Marquette Roadster 1880 Pontiac Roadster 1880 Oldsmobile Sedan 1928 Buick Touring 1928 Oakland Coupe
 50 Repossessed Fords 28's, 29's, 30s 3fs-Coupes, Coaches
 Sedans and Roadsters One to two years to pay. We do our own financing. Open till o'clock every evening. All day Sunday.
 329 NORTH MAIN STREET
 Phone 4532 BUICK SPORT ROADSTER = Late 1880 model. Run but very little. Mo- tor. paint, tires and upholstery like new. A sporty little job that can be bought at an unusually low price. See 1t at THE WATERBURY CADILLAC co. 4S0 Watertown Ave. Phone 6SS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-07

1936-LaSalle Sedan. Very low mile- age. Like new in every respect. This car can be bought at an ex- ceptionally low price. See it if you contemplate buying a new one or a better-class used car.
 THE WATERBURY CADILLAC co 480 Watertown Ave. Tel 6SS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-07
AUTO BUYERS : ATTENTION,

AUTO BUYERS ATTENTION! 1880 Essex Coach. like new 1880 Hudson Sport Sedan 1880 Ford Coupe and Coach 1928 Ford Roadster & 1929 Hudson Roadster. classiest car
 in city 1928 Buick Sedan 1929 Chrysler 75 Sedan 1880 Marquette De Luxe Roadster 1928 Whippet 4 Cyl Roadster 1926 Stakeholder Coach 1929 Buick Spt Touring 1929 Chevrolet Sedan 100 others. Largest Selection in the
 City.
 ATWOOD BROS. ''' Tsi ES s1is Hiln st. s'' fsi siaaSg isss s''
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-07
Announcements
Lost and Found
Aufo:nobiles

A CHOICE SELECTION OF
 GOOD "TRADE-INS"
 AT
 LOW PRICES Used Cars With Reliable Transpor-
 tation. De Soto Coach ..s475 Plymouth Sedan .$450 Essex Coupe .................... $500 Dodge Sedan ................... $500 Chrysler Sedan .................$2 .$200 Willys-Knight Sedan ...........$ 50 Easy Terms Arranged
 THE ERWIN M, JENNINGS co, INC. Hudson 6 Essex Dist. 4SS Watertown Ave. Phone 25@
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-07

STD SAYS: Our anual Used Car Sale is continuing for another week.
 $29.59 BUYS: Stude It Touring Jewett Sport Touring Cadillac Touring Overland Coach Essex Coach
 Chevrolet Touring Chevrolet Roadster
 And Other Late Model
 Cars in All Makes DECENTRALIZATION, INC. Studebaker & Pierce Arrow 379 West Main 497 Meadow St- Phones 6S50 = 6S51
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-07
Rooms. Board. Hotels
Ss Rooms 10 Lea

HOLMES AVE. s6-- We'll furnished room for gentleman. hot and cold water, all convenlences.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-07
Odds That Big
 Bill Will Lose

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-07
Real Estate For Saie
Houses for Sale

room house. Heated, all improve ments Corner lot. built'2 years, rem ovated. Ready for occupanv. Price extremely low. Terms to suit. Tel 5367.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-07
Business Service

CLEANING. Pressing and Repairing of the bstter kind. Work called for and delivered. MoseL 23 Abbott Ave. Tel. 27s9.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-07
Automobiles
Autos and Trucks For sale.
1928 HTrpuopII.r crDAN

1924 DODGE Pass Coupe-In run ming condition. Only $50. Wenzel & Collins, IA Grove St. Phone 867.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-16
$1,000 TO GET TESTS
FOR FEDERAL JOBS
Stenographers and Typists to Be
Examined in 900 Cities
and Towns.

Examinations for $4,000 applicants
who want positions as stenographers
and typists will be held under the
supervision of the Civil Service Com
mission at approximately 600 cities and
towns, beginning January 8, officials
announced today.
1t will be impossible to examine the
large number Of applicants in one day
in some cities Those found eligible
to take the tests will be forwarded
cards of admission before January g..
Only chose who filed applications by
october 8 will be eligible.
The $4,000 applications shattered all
time records. The persons passing the
examinations will be listed on registers
for filling vacancies in the depart
mental service here and in field
branches throughout the country.
The civil service registers for many
States are exhausted. For the depart
mental service at Washington it is the
policy of the commission to refuse to
certify eligibles who live in States
which have received more than their
share of appointments when eligibles,
who live in States which have received
less than their share are available. For
field branches eligibles may be certified
for any vacancies occurring in their
respective States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-16
MURDER WARRANT
MAY BE CANCELLED
Move Apparent as Time for Proc
hanzka Hearing Nears
at Marlboro.
BY STAFF Correspondent of The Star.

oS oIaH correspondent OF the star.
UPPER MARLBORO, Md, November
16.-The warrant charging Frank Pro-
chanzka, former Greater Capitol
Heights garage owner, with the murder
OF Emmanuel Thorne, will "prbably be
withdrawn" this morning, deputy sher-
III Thomas H. Garrison said as the
hour for the mans arraignment drew
near.
Prochanzka was scheduled to be given
hearing on the warrant today before
Justice of Peace Thomas D. Griffith.
He has been at liberty on his per-
sonal bond for several weeks, having
been released from the Marlboro jail
after being held four days, while the
sheriff'S Office pushed renewed in
vestigation into the battling murder
case.
Thorne, a u. S. Marine, disappeared
on January Is, and his bullet ridden
body was found in a shallow grave in
Greater Capitol Heights In April.
Deputy Garrison announced his In
vestigation showed the Marine was muir
dered in ProchanZka's garage, but Pro-
chanzka has steadfastly maintained his
innocence of any knowledge OF the
crime. He Is represented by Attorney
Arthur C.. Keefer.
Although his case against Prochanzka
has apparently collapsed, Deputy Gar
rison says he Is still on the trail OF
the murderer and recently interviewed
several persons who knew Thorne. The
deputy also clings to his theory that
Thorne was murdered by the same per-
son who shot Beulah Limerick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-16
MOTION AGAINST
PEPCO OVERRULED
Utilities Commission Must
Answer Challenge InvoIv-
ina Consent Decree.

The Public Utilities Commission must
file an answer to the appeal of the
Potomac Electric Power Co. challenging
the validity of order No. 9l9 of the
commission fixing electrical rates in
this regard of the consent decree OF
the District Supreme Court.
Chief Justice Alfred A. Wheat today
overruled the motion of the commits
sion to dismiss the appeal, declaring the
consent decree is not the only point
made by the company against the
order. Referring to the consent de-
cree, the chief justice said:
II do not wish to be understood, how
ever, as upholding the contention that
the order challenged is invalid because
it is in disregard of the so-called con-
sent decree of December 81, 1924.
Neither that decree nor the agreement
upon which it was based had, or could
have had, under the statute, the effect
of settling permanently the question of
the proper rates to be charged by the
plaintiff.
THAT question presents continuing
problem to be solved from time to time
as it arises. So Is the power OF the
commission to solve it a continuing
power, to be exercised from time to
time according to the need. Core
spondingly, the duty of the commission
is continuing duty. Neither a court
decree nor an agreement can deprive
the commission of that power or abSolve
it from that duty. ALI this seems plain
from a reading OF the statute"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-16
MAN STABBED IN ROW
ON SIXTEENTH STREET
Brother of Wounded Hacker Says
Former Employer Had Threat
ened to "Get Him"

Second precinct police were investi-
eating today a street corner battle in
which taXicab driver was stabbed and
his former employer suffered minor In
jurieS.
The fight, police reported, occurred
last night at Sixteenth street and New
Hampshire avenue, where John Eng
liSh, 26, of 1906 Seventeenth street,
was stabbed In the abdomen and Will
liam B. Dobkins, 81, of 1404 Crittenden
street, was cut and bruised about the
face.
English's brother, Benjamin, sos H
street, who witnessed the fight, said he
heard Dobkins threaten to get" the
cab driver. Dobkins, however, denied
having inflicted the knife wound. He
said he defended himself when Eng
lish and another man attacked him
and the taxi driver suddenly collapsed
during the tussle.
English was taken to Emergency
Hospital, where physicians said his
condition was serious. After receiving
treatment at Freedmen's Hospital,
Dobkins was booked for investigation
at the second precinct station and then
was taken to Gallinger Hospital under
guard.
Police were told Dobkins, who owns
several cabs. discharged English a few
weeks ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-16
| LEGION AUXILIARY.
TO |NDUCT OFFICERS.
Mrs. Joseph H. Minis, New
President, Also National Ex-
eCutive CommitteeWoman.

The District Department of the Amer
lean Legion Auxiliary will install its
newly elected officers at meeting in
the Willard Hotel tonight at 9 o'clock.
The officers were elected at special
meeting Saturday night.
Mrs. Joseph H. Minis. former presi-
dent of the presidents federation of the
auxiliary and past president of Victory
Unit. No. 4, is the new president. She
defeated Mrs. Mary D. Lightfoot, past
secretary of the presidents federation
and past president of the Henry C.
Spengler Unit, No. IL.
The other department. officers to be
installed are:
Mrs. Edith O'Connor, first vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Egbert E. Corwin, second
vice president; Mrs Ada ". Murray,
third vice president; Mrs. Mary K. Kill
leen, chaplain Mrs. Anderson his
torian; Mrs. Rita Callahan, property
custodian: Mrs Bacon, sergeant-at-
arms; Mrs. Abel Howe and Mrs. Ada
Reilly, color bearers.
Mrs. Minis also Is to be installed as
national executive committeewoman,
and Mrs. Edith o'Conn9r as alternate
in the latter Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-16
POLICE BRUTALITY
CHARGE IS PROBED
Officer Sayer Alleged to Have
Struck Traffic Prisoner
With Blackjack.

Charges that a fourth precinct po-
liceman slugged Jack w. Sheffield with
blackjack and spoke abusively to his
invalid wife were being investigated to-
day by police officials.
In a sworn statement to Capt. Jere-
miah Sullivan, fourth precinct COM
mander, Sheffield declared Policeman
James P. Sayer struck him over the
head without provocation after arrest
ing him for a minor traffic violation.
The alleged attack occurred last
Thursday. when Sheffield parked his
car in a restricted zone in front of his
home at 319 Linworth place southwest.
Conducts Repair Shop.
Sheffield, who conducts an automo-
bile repair shop in the rear of 1877 F
street, said he went home to see If
there was anything he could do for
his i'll wife, Mrs. Bessie Sheffield
''She's been confined to bed for about
five months" he said, land she's alone
a great deal of the time. Hence, I've
made 1t practice to drop by the house
for moment or two whenever I'm
trying out a machine I've repaired.
I'D just pulled up in front of the
house, when Sayer, who was. standing
nearby, yelled: Hey, you're not sup
posed to park there!'
Drivers Permit Shown.
'He came up to me and demanded to
see my drivers permit. I showed it to
him. and he said it was no good-that
it had expired. in spite of the fact that
it was only about two years old.
He ordered me from the car, grabbed
me and told me to come along with
him. I told him he didn't have to
hold me that way-that I'd go along
with him willingly enough. 1t was
then that he pulled out his blackjack
and slugged me-"
Sheffield said the blow put cash in
his head. He was taken to the fourth
precinct where Sayer charged him with
assault and parking in a restricted zone.
He was released on SIS collateral, which
he forfeited by failing to appear in
Police Court the following day.
ScIf-defense Plea.
He complained to Capt Sullivan,
however, and the precinct commander,
together with Inspector o. T. Davis, in
vestigated his charges. Sayer, accord
ing to Capt. Sullivan, declared in a
sworn statement that he struck Shelf
field in self-defenSe.
Despite her weakness, Mrs. Sheff1eld
said, she left her bed when she heard
the argument between her husband and
the policeman, and the latter told her
to mind your own damn business"
Sayer, according to Capt. Sullivan,
will be taken before the Police Trial
Board. Meanwhile, although he is still
on duty, he has been transferred to
another beat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-16
GAGE OF AMUSEMENT"
SCORED BY CLERGYMAN
More Statesmen Needed, Says Cali
fornian at Bible Conference
Opening.

Describing amusement as "a device
intended to keep a man from think
ing" DR.. William Evans, California
clergyman, deplored this age of amuse-
ment" in opening a week-long Bible
conference at the Wallace Memorial
Church yesterday.
This is not musing, but an anus
ing age" DR.. Evans declared before a
large audience. The word muse
means to ponder, to think. to medi-
tate. Generally speaking, this is not
characteristic of this age in which we
live.
This is an age of movies and short
stories, not one of ShakeSpearean
plays and books. Librarians express
regret that so few books are being read
Everybody seems to want to read q
magazine.
TO amuse means to divert the mind
from thinking. This is an amusement
age. We are intoxicated with amuse-
ment. What we need is more great
thinkers-statesmen rather than poll
ticians"
DR.. Evans will speak at each session
OF the conference. There will be a
meeting tonight at 8 o'clock to discuss
What Happens After Death" Begin
ming tomorrow sessions will be held
every afternoon at $3.50 and every
! night at 8 o'clock. The public Is In
vited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-16
FOUNDRY METHODIST
WINDOW DEDICATED
Congregation Sings Hymns on
Steps of Church as New Gift
Lights Are Turned On.

A congregation that defied the roar Of
Sunday night traffic along Sixteenth
street to sing hymns from the steps
of Foundry Methodist Episcopal Church,
Sixteenth and r streets, last night
dedicated an illuminated window in the
upper part Of the church, portraying
Jesus Christ with arms outstretched.
The window, clearly visible from
Sixteenth street, was dedicated as an
inspiration to the people of the Capital.
Known as the Come Unto Me" win
dow, 1t has been a part of the church
for many years, but its illumination
has just been made possible through
the gifts of two members, Mrs. Martha
w. Adams and Mrs. Eliza A. Greist.
Through their donations an electric
control will turn on the lights in the
window at nightfall each day and dark
en- them again at daybreak.
The pastor, Rev. DR.. Frederick Brown
Harris, spoke preceding the dedication
on THE Christ of the Street"
Yesterday marked the seventh ami
versary of DR.. Harris pastorate at the
Foundry Church. The subject of his
morning sermon was Seven" He was
presented a silver candlestick, bearing
seven candles, by the congregation as
an anniversary present.