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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-26
The ASSESSORS
WITHIN THE LAW
Not Worried Over State
ment of the State Tax
Commissioner
OFFICIALS ACTIVE
OFFICIALS ACTIVE

Waterbury's board of assessors
did not take seriously today the
claim made by state Tax Commits
sioner William H .Blodgett of
Hartford to the effect that the
failure of the local valuation body
to file a preliminary abstract OF
the citys grand list with him be-
fore February 18th may raise a
question of the legality of levying
assessments on the grand list. The
opinion here Is that the question
raised by Mr. Blodgett Is merely a
technical one.
It was impossible for this city to
get in it's preliminary abstract by
February 18th because the board
of relief had not finished Its work
on the grand list. However, dur
ing the past week the final and
full abstract on the grand list was
forwarded to Mr. Blodgett
although the city had until April
LIST to file.
1t was pointed out today that
conditions in Waterbury are differ
ent than in most cities and towns
as the board of relief sits late and
finds it impossible to complete its
work by April 18th. Last year the
city did not file its preliminary re-
port BY the 18th but no question
was raised. This year the asses
sors did not waste time making a
preliminary abstract but made up
its full report and shot 1t into
Hartford far ahead of the final
filing time. Corporation Counsel
Charles S. O'Connor, however,
will give Commissioner Blodgetts
claim consideration.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-26
Slim Days. WaistIines


the almost phke Paul whiteman sroln the New
than that which skunk the fa
Whiteman wastline.
stir prices He even had his place there's mot
siyea Paula at the
odd that Chicago produce od weekly that
a
in
Naughty-But Nice.
adv
particular about the prohibition its nice places
anything
ball only women allowed to smoke
murder for a small sum-
AL zugsmth Pau's publicity representative told yarn
the dance president
certain took goody supply brew along for
thrown
Whtema BY the has determined to use more college talent
connection with his bands When next summer he returns to
s s a was one Of his eoes eciogs e has turned un Sou
result of his radio
college boys girls best bets America today
than going of them entertainers
Broadway the Bum
likely outside
The dance orchestras of New York
the
palaces and
slash prices get the trade For lone dollar
gal a big me.
into Coney Island with
week Meals from three be
Meanwhile, a most
places do for eigh-course dinner!
Returning wheman says that his loss of 100 pounds
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-26
Benefit Bridge
Plans Progress
Milk Fund to Profit From
Receipts April 6

Additional committees have been
appointed to take care of the var
ious sections of the bridge to be
held in Wildly high school Wednes-
day evening. April 6, for the bene-
fit of the school milk fund.
The additional committees are
committee on chairs and tables,
committee on tally cards, a check
ing committee and publicity COM
mittee. The chairman of the first
Is Miss Agnes Marion; of the Sec
ond, Miss Helena Case; of the last.
The checking committee consists of
Mr. Corrigan of Leavenworth high
school and Mr. Kenny of Crosby
high; and the publicity committee
consists of Miss Marie Heringer,
principal of B. w. Tinker school
and Miss Eliza beth Quinn.
All organizations OF the city arc
asked to send delegations to the
bridge, and such delegations are
requested to make application for
tables and tickets to Miss Marion
at Wildly.
The Parent Teachers associa-
tions, the Wemen's club and the
Business and Professional Women's
clubs, who are always interested
in movements such as this milk
fund drive, can assist by making
arrangements to take part in the
affair. Special sections will be re-
served for all who desire them.
Already the merchants of the
city have fastened to assist In
many ways. Worden & Sons have
volunteered to furnish the pencilt
and 1t Is expected that other ne
cessary articles will also be con-
tributed.
Players will bring their own
cards. but all other necessities for
the game will be furnished.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-26
Gov Cross Would
Accept Nomination
May Be Named Candidate
for Vice-President

Governor Wilbur L. Cross an
nounced from New Haven yester-
day that he Is wiling to accept
the offer of the Connecticut demo-
Gratis to place him before the
party's national convention in Chi
cago this June for the nomination
of vice-president. The suggestion
was Originally made by former Ma
tional Committeeman Thomas j.
Spellacy of Hartford.
According to Town Chairman
David Mccoy of New Haven. Gov
ernor Cross is willing to accept the
plan to nominate him for vice.
president. However, this will not
stop the plan to place him before
the convention first as "favorite
son" choice for the presidential
nomination.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-26
Holy Cross Men
To Banquet Bishop
Most Rev John G. Murray to Be Guest OF Alumni at
WaldOrf-Astoria, April Is

A testimonial dinner in honor OF
Most Rev John Gregory Murray,
archbishop Of st Paul, will be held
on the evening of April 18th at the
Hotel Waldort-Astoria. Members
of the Holy Cross Alumni from
all parts of the country are ex-
pected to assemble to pay tribute
to their distinguished alumnus, who
is a native of Waterbury. He is
the first graduate of Holy Cross to
be elevated to the archbishopric
On the occasion OF the testimon-
ial it Is expected that among the
guests of honor will be four alumni
bishops, Rt Rev william A. Hick-
ey, 30, bishop of Providence, r: L.;
Rt Rev Joseph J. Rice, '91, bishop
of Burlington; Rt Rev Andrew j..
Brennan, 90, bishop Of Richmond
and Rt Rev William ]. Hafey, '0o'
bishop of Raleight.
Waterbury members Of the gen
eral committee include James j.
Doran, 80; Cornelius F. Maloney,
1872; Vincent A. Miller, "a; DR. Wal
ter ]. Keefe, '27; DR. Christopher
E. Dwyer, Vincent A. Scully, 10;
and Walter Monaghan, '02, and
Rev M. Finn, 10, Oakville.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-26
SUNDAY
ssseeasaeseseaessssssNsseNsa~s
Parade
THE LITHUANIAN
AMERICAN CLUB
Will Hear Address By DR.
John S. StaneSlOW at
the YMCA
MONDAY, MARCH 2S

DR. John B. Stanislow, who is
specializing in mental and nervous
diseases, will talk before the Lith-
uanian-American club members at
Central YMCA, March 2S at 500
o'clock in evening. Before coming
to Waterbury, DR. Stanislow was as
sistant physician at the Rochester
State hospital where he was able
to observe closely 1000 patients
confined there.
The Lithuanian-American club
was organized in May 1881 to pro-
mote and enhance the social, civic
and intellectual welfare Of the
present generation of Lithuanian
Americans in Waterbury. The ac-
tivities of the club, through a
membership consisting of most of
the more prominent Lithuanian
speaking citizens of the city are
confined to talks, lectures and the
like at the present time.
The meeting this month will be
open to women as we'll as men. In
terested members of the public are
also invited to attend. Joseph We'd
zunas, president of the club will
introduce the speaker and also pre-
side over the business meeting to
follow the address.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-26
304th Head May
Attend Convention
Colonel Heron Invited to Play Part in Gathering oil
State Legionnaires Here in August

cused to visit his former comrades,
Major Leslie Thompson, another
3O4th officer, well known to Wa
terburians, Is working on Colonel
Heron and Is endeavoring to have
the officer come to the Brass City.
Colonel Heron and Major
Thompson are among the many
high officials who are expected
to be on hand for the convention.
The chief feature of the conven-
ton, outside of the election of Of
Ulcers will be the big parade to be
held on the last day Of the three
day session. The Legion commit
tee in charge of the arrangements
headed by Ellis r. Phelan. general
chairman and Commander Robert
F. Brit are preparing to welcome
between 10000 and $1,000 Legion
naires and exservicemen to Wa
terbury. Floats of all sorts, bands
and fife and drum corps, police
and firemen, legion posts and aux
iliaries from all parts of the state,
Boy Scouts and other organiza-
tons and societies are expected to
be found in the parade.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-26

Tomorrow promises to be Of
mild temperature despite the earl.
mess this year that the holiday
has arrived. In past years when
the day has arrived later in the
spring the temperature has been
lower causing q hivering crowd
OF Easter paraders. It is not ex-
pected that this will be the case
tomorrow.
Waterbury had q real Easter as
pect today. Thousand rushed a
bout the streets and frequented the
stores buying articles to put the
finishing touches on their holiday
outfits. Merchants reported a
brisk business despite the cry OF
depression.
Easter hams. Easter eggs, Eas-
ter Dummies, Easter lilies, in fact
everything that goes reminds one
of Easter Sunday were sold In a.
bundance today. Florists reported
that the demand for floral tokens
this year was on q par with pre-.
vious years, practically. Stationery
stores reported O good business In
Easter cards and candy stores said
that boxed candy was bought In
large quantities.
Windows Of stores throughout
the city were especially decorated
in observance of Easter. The post
office reported large number Of
Easter postcards going through the
mails.
The railroad company and other
transportation concerns stated to-
day that the number Of travellers
had increased over yesterday. This
Is due to the hundreds coming and
going, as the case may be, to their
homes to spend Easter Sunday
with their loved ones. The tele-
phone company also handled many
calls conveying best wishes for
the Easter holiday.
Many new faces were to be seen
on the street today. This was due
TO the fact that many Waterbury
boys and girls away at school are
home for the Easter recess. All
in all. II was not hard at all In
Waterbury to tell that tomorrow
viii be Easter Sunday. The city had
n real holiday aspect today.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-26
Federal Agents
in Waterbury
Making Tour of State
Hunting for Foreigners

John Pereuraduate. "a, of Dan
bury was left in the custody of the
local police for several hours yes
terday afternoon while federal i'm
migration officials secured the city
in search Of another suspected H.
legal resident of this country. The
arrest Of the Danbury man and
the search for a Waterburian who
gained admission to the United
States illegally does not mark the
start of a general campaign to
roundup all foreigners whose
right to be here is questionable
BY Kidding the state and country
of all aliens the plan is expected to
provide work for hundreds Of citi-
gems.
Immigration officials have made
frequent visits to Waterbury late
ly and have sought the aid of
members Of the detective bureau
In checking up on data.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-26
The Annual YMCA
Checker Contest
Opened Here Yesterday
With Many Well Known
Competitors

waterbury's annual Y. M. c. A.
checker tournament, which opened
yesterday morning, will come to
a close with the finals at 2 o'clock
this afternoon. The first round of
the tournament was played in Bris-
toll yesterday with Waterbury's
entries going strong. They are
George eastman, Frederick Nor
ling, Nicholas Bellome, Nathan
Cornell and James Moran. In to-
days Glass A finals Martin o.
Brien of Torrington will meet
Morris Kessler of Hartford. In the
Glass B finals Arthur Hornbecker
will meet John Homick, both Of
Waterbury. In the Junior class
william Hogan of New Haven de-
feated Richard Morehouse of Meri-
den yesterday. In the consolation
tournament today James Meyer of
Hartford will play George Book
Of the same city.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-26

Waterbury veterans of the 304th
Infantry Association are awaiting
with keen interest reply from
Colonel Joseph Heron, U. s. A"
of Fort Worth. Texas, as to his
intentions regarding his attending
the state convention Of the Amer
lean Legion to be held in Water
bury next August. The local vet
Grams are hoping the famous army
officer will find ways of coming
to Waterbury because he was COM
mander Of the 304th Infantry dur
ing the World War and is well
known to the many members OIL
that organization in this city.
Colonel Heron did not retire
from army circles when the war
ended, but became associated with
the regular army and was sta
toned In Texas. He will be in
camp during August and 1t is high
ly probable that he may be ex-
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-26
Holy Saturday
|, and End of Lent
General Aspect OF Good
Friday Observance in
City in All Churches

The season of Lent officially
closes today with the ceasing Of
the Lenten fast and abstinence at
noon. Holy Saturday Is a day Of
special observance with many spe-
cial observance of liturgical i'm
portance in the Roman Catholic
church. 1t Is the last. day of the
forty day Lenten period and fol-
lowing 1t comes the impressive and
joyous feast of Easter on which
day Christ as foretold rose from
the dead glorious and immortal.
In q period of depression when
spirits have In many instances
reached low ebb throughout the
world, the marked religious fervor
of those who have chung to their
|, religion in time of stress and
hardship. has been generally noted.
In Waterbury a strong religious
sentiment was demonstrated in all
Catholic and Protestant churches
throughout the city. and this has
been evinced, too, all through this
season, when dropping into any
church during the day. the large
number of people was observed In
prayer, stations Of the cross. or
other religious exercise.
Every church in the city was
crowded to capacity yesterday, both
afternoon and evening. attending
the three hour services, cantatas OF
a religious nature, Alteration Of the
Cross, Stations Of the Cross, and
sermons depicting the story OF the
| Cruciiixion of Christ.
This morning In Catholic
churches the bells and organs
which have been silent rang out
and sounded again. Exercises in.
ciuded the blessing OF the Pascha!
candle, the Easter water. singing
OF the prophecies and high mass,
after which the blessed Easter
water was distributed to the con.
gregation.
Tomorrow morning Easter serv'
Ices Of q specially impressive ma.
turs will be In order with special
music and sermons. The schedule
Of mass. IN the Catholic churches
and serviAes In the Protestant
churches with the order OF music
Ia published elsewhere In TIM
paper today.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-26
Harold B. Post
at Convention
Four Days Session of Edu-
Gators in New York
City

Harold B. Post, vice principal of
Post Business college and presi-
dent of the Connecticut Business
Educators association, Is attending
the four day convention of the
Eastern Commercial Teachers as
ISOLATION which will be concluded
this afternoon at the Hotel Penn
sylvania in New York city.
The New England Business Col
lege association held meeting of
the members of that organization
who are attending the Eastern
Commercial Teachers association
convention yesterday afternoon at
s o'clock and discussed the pro-
gram for the New England meet
ing which will be held the latter
part of May either at the Lord
jeffrey Inn. Amherst, or Gardner
Inn, jamestown. r. l., an island
off Newport.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-26
Straw Ride Of the
Beau, Brummel Club

The Beau Brummel club of the
Y made plans last night for straw
ride, to be held April End. The
committee in charge includes Otto
Skatas, Van Snyder and Joseph
Kushlis. The destination will be
kept secret. The clubs first ami
versary dance is to take place on
April goth. The committee in
charge is Joseph Kushlis. Arthur
Stein, Joseph Carroll, Edwin De-
links, Otto Shatas, Clarence Tobin
and Van Snyder.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-26
GREEK RESIDENTS
TO CELEBRATE
Will Observe lOlst Ami
versary of Independ-
ence of Greece
ALL-DAY TOMORROW

The 101st anniversary of Hellenic
independence will be observed to-
morrow by Greeks of this city. The
anniversary was yesterday, the
25th of March, which Is held in
Greece, the same as the Fourth of
July in America.
All members of the Greek race
throughout the United tSates will
join in celebrations. There will be
a special anniversary service at the
Holy Trinity Hellenic Orthodox
church on Cherry street tomorrow
morning. In the afternoon an an
niversary program will be held. Rev
Dorotheous .Nemon, pastor of the
church and Louis Chronis. presi-
dent of the local Ahepas, will de-
liver addresses.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-26
SURE WAS HONEST

Houston, Tex - No, Police Judge
Fowler, you'll probably never see
another man as honest as the one
who visited your Office recently. It
seems that he found his car parked
in q prohibited place. Even though
he didn't receive a ticket for Illegal
parking, he walked into court.
handed over a dollar, explained
that ne had broken a parking or
dinance, and left.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-26
GOLF DIVORCE

Indianapolis, Ind. - Golf has
made many temporary" widows,
but it's not been implicated in
many divorce trials, Myra Schwartz
brought a golf divorce suit to
court here. She explained that her
husband. Raymond M. Schwartz,
was unable to shoot par on the
course. That made him sullen.
brought about family troubles and
resulted in her seeking a separa-
ton, Mrs Schwartz explained.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-26
coon NEWS KILLS

Denver. COLT may have been
good news to someone, but infor-
nation that he had inherited $685.
900 from his dead brothers estate
was fatal to Alexander McGavock,
"a. After receiving the news from
Ireland, the home of his brother.
McGavock collapsed. His weak
heart failed to stand hte shock and
he died q short time after.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-26
DR.. p. T. Kelley Looking
After Food Dealers

DIR p. r. Kelley. local milk and
food inspector. discovered meat
being sold In a local store yes
terday that had not been passed
on by either government or local
health officials. He gave the deal
err the benefit OF the doubt. the
merchant claiming that he had
bought the meat from another
dealer and that he was not aware
that II had not been inspected.
The new ordinance requires all
meat sold In Waterbury TO bear
either a government or city stamp
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-26
DARTMOUTH ALUMNI
ASSN OF CONNECTICUT

Plans for the annual meeting Of
the Dartmouth Alumni association
of Connecticut to be held at New
Haven on April 9th will be dis
cussed at a meeting of the Manga
tuck Valley Alumni group to be
held at Halls Tavern. Naugatuck
on next Tuesday evening.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-26

Archibald Brown. once a room.
mate or Sir Thomas Upton. re-
Gently celebrated his diamond we'd
ding IN Greehock. Scotland.
Colombia has Just ruled that M
identification card must be present.
ca 10 postal authorities to obtain
registered. insured or parcei.p0st
mar and money orders.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-26
Weather Man To
Permit Fashion
Show Tomorrow
Waterbury Gay on Easter Eve - Shoppers Complete
Wardrobes Symbols Enjoy Heavy Sale
Transportation Companies Report Gain in
Passengers

Easter Sunday promises be partly cloudy according
reports However Wateburys annual Easter parade
promises the standard Of former and all the city l.:
awaiting Of the dawn, praying that the weathmn kind
and It is bright sunhny morning free from all threats of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-29

to the office that the gas attack had began.
 kerby came dashing in mo- ment later. grabbed the telephone and added more details. His eyes ing, he talked into the telephone the story of what he had just seen.
 A cavalry horse came galloping toward the door. The gas seeped inside. We were left to choose be- tween the gas on the inside and drawn sabres outside.
 I stayed and took the gas. Kerby went out and was rapped across the stomach with 8 sabre.
 John Reichman, Edward Beat tie and Virgil .Pinkley came in coughing and choking. to report latest developments. William Bell, who has virtually lived with the bonus army for weeks, stayed with the veterans in the thick of it..
 Joseph Baird of the state, war and navy staff, was with the troops. Lyle c. Wilson took up a posi- ton on the Anacostia. bridge as the troops advanced to take over was a smoldering mass of, ruins. Granville Stagg stayed back of the lines as the cavalry went into the camp, helping Baird keep in touch With the army officers.
 Thomas L. Stokes circled the edge of the city through the night to check the disorganized retreat of the veterans, women and chil- dren.- who were fleeing the; city to which they had come in quest of help.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-29
Scene of BlOOdshed
 and of Death
(Continued from Page D


 Blond. serious Walter w. Wa ters, their commander, told them to leave peacefully; told them he had found other shelter for them. The men refused to go.
 A big fellowain a blue workman's shirt climbed to, the second story of the building.
 Come on up, veterans" he bell lowed through a gap in the brick wall.
 About 80 men obeyed. A little man scaled q rickety ladder to the roof. He. started sentry tour, waving a big American flag. Then the police entered the building to protect treasury agents clearing it. A big negro lay flat on the floor.
 "Get up," snapped a policeman.
 The negro did not budge. Four husky patrolmen carried him down the steep improvised stairs. Their burden writhed and cursed.
 Don't you all get rough with me-" he screamed, biting at a policenan's hand.
 He was carried to patrol wagon and on to jail.
 z Another negro punched at Q white haired policeman. Seven po- lice grabbed the offender and cart ed him away.
 I went around to the back of the camp. Three hundred men, led by a huge man brandishipg a club, were coming across the park from another camp. A crowd of f2,000 bonus marchers that had been cleared from the condemned area cheered.
 Let's go. men," said the big leader.
 The poIice-guard was not heavy In the rear of the camp. The seeth- ing mob plunged, among the shan ties and reached down for bricks. Police Superintendent Glassford ran toward the center of the camp. His men began to close in. was standing on a pile of scrap iron when the bowling crowd let loose Q barroge of brickbats and chunks of concrete. Glassford dodged. but some hit him.
 saw a policeman struck in the temple with q jagged block of concrete. He keeled over and was taken away. '
 The police lines strengthened. The brick tossing stopped. Veter- ms taunted the police. but Glass; ford's coolness dissipated their ugly mood.
 Waters and olassford went into conference. Waters admitted he had lost control of his mon. He looked frightened. Glassford warned him the situation was get-
 rho next thing I saw was Glass; fofd leaning over a railing on tho second story Of another haif.de- mollBhed building. A crewd of the mon started from the ground to- ward the second story.
 Suddenly pistol shots cracked. Then more. Then on ominous si. fence. Then another voIicy.
 Several ragged men wefe dragged 1ie II Wss VI Wliiiani ]. Hushka. chl. cage bonus mAFohef. They dumped hIs bodY in 6 pnifoI UfGon,
 AnethnF ainiChea af hiA fhFnat. fills fsHe looked sfeenlAh. The 10Iff1f1n9 that fiffh iIHn first sh6f.-ifs fAlAI o0e walled cut hai|ehs. eoalIs4s and iimplne. DIoea