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The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-10-21

are charged with violating the Pro hibition laws.
 Pleas in abatement, identical to those filed earlier in the term to other indictments, alleging the Grand Jury is not legally drawn and it's indictments are, therefore, invalid, were promptly filed against the indictment. The hearing was continued from this morning to the afternoon session.
 It is expected that the court will take the same action in this as in other cases, denying the pleas and advancing the cases to trial which will take place next month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-19
FUNERALS

The funeral of John Hyland will be held tomorrow morning at S:15 o'clock from the Mulviile Funeral Home, 270 West Main street to St Patrick's church. where mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be-in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Nelson Martin was held this morning at S:30 o. clock from the home 251 Fairlawn avenue to St Ann's church, where mass of requem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev Ernest Ball. leau. Burial was in Calvary ceme- tery. The pallbearers were: John Luddy, Francis Gillette, Raymond LaPlante, Francis Winglishman. George Weihm and Edward Oliver.
 The funeral of John Patrick Me- Intyre will be held from the home of his sitser, Mrs Albert Well of 55 York street tomorrow morning at S:30 o'clock to St Thomas Church, where a mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. ;, The funeral of Mrs Dora War ner of Woodbury will be held to- morrow morning at S:15 o'clock from the Lunny funeral home 25 Central avenue to the church of St John of the Cross in Middlebury where mass of requiem will be celebrated at Q o'clock. Burial will be at the convenience of the fam fly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-19
Gormley Believes
 Bonus Defeated
Back From Washington He Gives Impression of
 Pending Legislation

Attorney Martin E. Gormley of Naugatuck, who has been at Washington for a few days look ing into the merits of measures up for consideration is not favorably impressed with the proposition for reduction in federal salaries, but he does believe that the arguments made in face of the immediate payment of the bonus is sound. but even so he returned home un- der the impression that the bill will be defeated.
 Talking on these matters MT Gormley hads the following to offer:
 During the past week I have been in Washington, attending the sessions of the House of Repre- sentatives in connection with the arguments on two very important matters of legislation that is, the Soldiers Bonus bill and the Presi- dents National Economic bill, with special reference to the proposed reduction of all salaries paid to federal employees, this reduction as you know, being proposed at the rate of Il per cent.
 T went to Washington, firmly of the opinion that the bill of the ex-service men whereby they would be paid immediately, the balance of their adjusted war certificates. should be paid, but in order that might fully understand the situa- tion before making any statement either for or against the bill, I felt that it would be wise to study the matter at first hand. I was in the house for thee days while the | arguments were being made, and I also had an opportunity of call. ing at the office of the Hon. Wright | Patman. congressman from the state of Texas, who is the sponsor of the Veterans bill. I am firmly convinced that the arguments o1 those legislators favoring the inn mediate payment of the bonus are sound and logical, and I be- lieve that the payment of the bonus at this time would do much to relieve the economic pressure. However, because of the terrific opposition in Washington against payment of the bonus, I woul not be surprised if the bill were de- feated.
 In regard to the proposal of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-19
Synagogue Plans Special Service
 Friday Night
Beth Israel Calls Congregation Seder Thursday Night Members of Congregation and Friends Will b Attend Significance of Passover Stressed in Annual Cali

The Passover, the Jewish Religi- bus Independence day. will be ob. served this year beginning toinor. row night with the home ceremony of the Seder inauguratfnS the Biblically-ordained eight day fes1 tivAl of Passover for Jews every where.
 The Passover festival commern- Orates the departure Of the Jews from the servitude in Egypt 3t centuries ago. Under the ieader- ship of Noses. the exodus was hur- ried and housewives took with them their bread as yet utileav. enAd. It Ia this tradition which gives to the Passover the name of Feast of unIeAvened Bread. During the Holiday, Jews the world over eat MAtzoh, "a dry urileavened cracker.
 The seder is one Of the most beautiful home ceremonies in the Jewish religion. The father Of the family, in rsponse to questions by the youngest male member of the family, recountss the story of the exodus from Egypt.
 On the 5Oth day after the start of the Passover, the FeAst of Weeks of Shabooth ia celebrated in 1nesnoty of the receiving of the Ten Commandments by Moses on the summit of Mount Sinai. The Dutstanding significance of the Passover is. the prophetic sincerity of the principle of freedom. The reformed element of the Jewish synagogue observed this festival for seven days while the orthodox holiday is Of eight days duration.
 The keynote of the holiday is Freedom. Not only Is physical freedom essential, but spiritual and religious freedom are stressed. Tyranny in whatever form must be eradicated and he who shares . belief iin the Bovine, can never be partner to servitude or oppres- sion. In our own day the signifi- canoe of Passover message is doubly meaningful. While men have turned from outright slavely there is stul economic oppression and the denial of freedom and liberty of body and conscience. Passover, as full important today as 1t has been through the ages.
 This Friday evening services at Beth Israel will be conducted at p'ci6ck with. Rabbi Isadore Bres- gau pgeaching on ''The Watch Night of Israer'. While members pf the congregation will observe hnd arrange for Individual Seder at their own homes Wednesday evening, on Thursday evening at the Beth Israel synagogue, a con- greSation Seder will be conducted with all members of the congre. gation and their families present. Every traditional observance will be followed and 1t Is expected that as is preceding years happy and enjoyable service will be held.
 Young children of the religionl bchool will ask the questions and Rabbi Breslau will answer, thus the narrative of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-19
Jac0by Better,
 Cable Reports
Injured During Cuban RiOts-Husband of
 East Farms Girl

A cablegram from Cuba today informed Mrs Beatrice G. Pierpont of Maple Hill farm that her son. in-law, John Jacoby, former star athlete of Connecticut Agricultural college, was recovering from a ser- ious bullet wound suffered last Thursday during demonstration on the part of some excited na- tives. Mrs Jacoby. the former Miss Hazel Pierpont of this city, is with her husband in Cuba. He is an employe of the United Fruit Company.
 No details accompanied the calbegram as to the circumstances under which Jacoby was shot, but it is presumed that it was during an agitation over unemployment. Direct word of the shooting was sent to the youths father in De- troit. He in turn notified Mrs Pierpont. Today, however, Mrs Pierpont received word that her son-in-law was resting more com- fortbaly and that there was every indication that he would recover.
 Jacoby was graduated from Con- necticut Agricultural college in 1925 after distinguishing himself during his college career as a dis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-19
High School
 Club Meetings Several Sessions Planned to Be Held This
 Week

A very elaborate and fitting pro- gram, arranged in observance of Cervantes Day, April 23, and Pan- American Day. April IA, will be sponsored tonight by the Crosby High School Spanish Club in the school library at 7:30 o'clock un- der the direction of Clarence l.. Tappin, advisor.
 The combined boys and girls glee clubs will meet Thursday and Friday evenings in the Wilby au- ditorium at o'clock under the supervision of Miss Alice Gibson, vocal instructor in the high schools. Their annual concert will be pre- sented in the Wilby auditorium. Tuesday evening, April 26 at 8 o'clock. for the benefit of school Milk Fund.
 The Senior Dramatic Club, un- der the direction of Miss Marie Mcdonnell, elocutiQn teacher in the high schools, will present a play entitled, Tea Toper Inn" Fri day evening at o'clock at Daven- port Hall. Second Congregational church.
 The regular meeting of the Arr gus staff was held today at the close of school in room III. As- signments for the next issue were given out by Advisor Charles Mo- Carthy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-19
FEAST 0F PASSOVER STARTS TOMORROW
SECRETARY OF STATE STIMSON
 VISITS GENEVA
Attended Session of the League of Nations for. First Time - Listened Carefully to Speeches

Geneva, April 1s.--(UP)-Sec- retary of State Stimson appeared for the first time at the World Disarmament Conference today soon after the general commission approved the American claim that general armament reduction to the lowest possible level be the first goal of the conference.
 In accordance with league of na- tions etiquet there was no applause when Stimson entered and there was no officia1 recognition of the fact that the secretary of state of the United States was participating for the first time at a conference called by he league at Geneva.
 Stimson reached the leagues committee building while interpre- ters were transIating Maxim Lit- yinoff's speech. Most delegates were in the corridors instead of in their seats. They hurried back when Stimson arrived.
 Stimson stood in the corridor until Salvador De Madariaga of Spain completed long speech in French. Then he came in and sat down between Ambassador Hugh Gibson and Joseph Paul-Boncour of France.
 News camera men recorded Stimson's arrival. Delegates came forward to shake hands with him. Dino Grandi of Italy was among the first. He was followed by Nicolas Titelesou of Rumania. Few delegates listened to the transla- tion of Madariaga's speech.
 While the Persian and German delegates were speaking, Stimson questioned Gibson frequently. But he listened carefully as Paul-Bon- cour interpreted reduction of armaments to the lowest possible level as reduction of ornaments to the minimum compatible with security and international obliga- tions"
 The French delegates listed among the difficulties of disarma- ment the fact that 'certain great nations are not members of the league" Paul-Boncour looked at Stimson and added, T will go so far to say that they are not yet members" Stimson talked with Paul-Boncour when the latter re- turned to his seat.
 Stimson left the conference at 12:45 p. m. The meeting adjourn ed soon after until Wednesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-19
Miss O'Diva to
 Appear at YMCA
Will Appear Before Local Swimming Addicts
 April 26

Miss O'Diva, nationally known fancy exhibitor of diving and wide ly-heralded stage luminary who appeared beyond the footlights in Waterbury theaters years ago, will make her 1892 debut before local swimming addicts in the Central Y. M. c. A.. natatorium, Tuesday evening April 26, where she per- form several daring and startling feats in connection with the swim ming tournament being sponsored by Mrs Margaret Durr, Y Ladies swimming instructress.
 A gala program has been ar- ranged by Mrs Durr for this oc- casion at which time only mem- bers of the Y. M. c. A. Ladies' swimming classes will be eligible to compete. Visitors will be ad- mitted free to the exhibition which lends promise of being the out standing women's athletic event in the Red Triangle aqua tank in years.
 Many local girls who are we'll known in sporting circles will also appear on the program in diving specialtdes including Helen Skipp, Matilda Kiessling and Doris Me- Kenna, Events will include: 20 yard side stroke. 20 yard back stroke. 20 yard breast stroke, 20 yard crawl. balloon race, night gown relay, plunge for distance and various water games.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-19

chases of gin.
 Tony was searched. A roll of bills was found in an inside coat pocket. On the outside of the roll were $1 bills. Next 7S $100 bills were peeled off. And 25 $1,000 bills formed the core of the roll.
 Its mine," Tony volunteered so- berly enough. q worked for it."
 And he told how he worked after coming from Poland in 1896. His wife worked too. They lived on her earnings. And his wages, he said, went into the bank. Then his hand was hurt in a factory ac- cident, and since that time she had lived on what she made from a boarding house and he on what he took in peddling pencils.
 Mrs Misiak, the cautious Tony insinuated, held out on him and made more money actually than she accounted for. He had no idea why she left him, but did admit that month ago he received pneumonia treatment as a charity patient after swearing he had no money.
 You've been hoarding," Captain Heller reprimanded him, land that's against President Hoover's s orders. We'll probably have to hold the money"
 "Does that mean President Hoover gets my money?"
 "It goes into the treasury" Hell Ter replied solemnly enough.
 Don't give it to my wife, either" Tony pleaded, according to Deputy Chief Brex.
 The money was held pending disposition of the charges against Tony to-day. In addition to the peddling charge, he must answer charge of possessing intoxicating liquor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-19
Tony Misiah Concealed Fortune From His Wife, Who Had Left Him, and His Only Fear Is He May Lose It for HOarding

Newark. N. J., April 19-(UP) Cautious Tony Misiak who wait ed until three months after his wife left him to celebrate the event, fretted to-day lest she or President Hoover who had warned against hoarding would get the $32,917 found on him when charged with peddling pencils without a license.
 Tony shuffled away from his rooming house yesterday on his usual pencil route," he said, in- tending to buy some real estate with money he had worked hard for and saved" when the idea of a celebration occurred to him.
 Two detectives noticed him huddled in an overcoat turned green by sunshine and rain mooch- ing along in his usual three pairs of pants, a box of pencils extended to passersby in his crippled. dirty hand.
 His genial peddling spirit was betrayed not only by the aroma of six-bit gin, but by the hearty laugh with which he greeted the first question of the detectives:
 Where's your. license?"
 'Ho ha! I need no license to sell pencils. That's my business. Ha, ha," Tony chortled.
 You ought to have a liquor li- cense too," one detective retorted with a Houdini-like movement of the hands which extracted one full bottle of gin from one pocket in the ragged overcoat. partly filled bottle from the other.
 The detectives took Tony to headquarters. They learned en- route that business that day had been good, and that Tony used the days income for periodic pur-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-19
NOTICE

Application for license to conduct Public Place of Amusement in an Amusement Park.
 The undersigned have made ap- plication to the Commissioner of State Police under the provisions of Section 2299-2300, for licenses to manage places of Public Amuse- ment in an Amusement Park, daily including Sunday.
 Located-Lakewood Park. Town
 De.erIption of Amusements:
 1-Pavilion
 2-Carosel (Merry-Go- -Round)
 3-Dodgem Cars
 4-Rolier Coaster (cars pulled up incline by chain and electric motor
 Location of Amusements:
 i,Near eastern boundary. over. .e-iso feet west of lake on south
 s-south Isids--aoo feet west of lake.
 l-Center of park.
 Dated at Waterbury this fifth da' VI iRviiNo W. HARRISON. eupt. Of Parks. Applicant.
 Any objections to tho efantinR of tho above referred to iicennos may be made to stata Poitce De. pnrtmeni, ft3 Washington. Street. ins ifas Viii bs iaa Rsia f' at iSs swssSlnsicn zzip!sii' zi!si' i%sss % s ss isS'sS'"" is'sss {. %. '' ''
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-19
CATACLYSM, OF CATS WAS CATASTROPHE
 FOR OWNER

New York, April 1D-(UP)- A case of too much cat in court!
 The story unfolded was a cat acylsm of cats, a -tocd mother and 2l Offsprlng with like paws. This was regarded by neighbOrs Rs . catastrophe and produced among them sev- eral cases of cataplexy.
 All put up n loud caterwanl- ing to tho health department which lead to the arrest of John Mcdonald, . photographer
 II refuse to kill them," Me- Donald told the magistrate. 'sI'll gladly give them to people who will take good care of them.n
 The magistrate was sympa.' thetic.
 s.I'iI give you one more chance. I'll impose a suspended sentence, but you'll have to get rid of all but three or four cats --Or elsen
 Back in hts studio Mcdonald decided that the friend who gave him Thomas was guilty of catachresis and of using him as a catspaw.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-19
OBITUARY

SCHULTE-Mrs Marie Schulte, wife of August Schulte of 324 Walnut street died this morning at St Mary's hospital. She had been a resident of this city for the past AS years and had been devoEt communicant of St Cecilia's church. Mrs Schulte was we'll known and highly respected.
 She is survived by her husband; one daughter, Mrs Phillip Wildman of Watertown; one son, Emil; and three grandchildren, Emil, Phillip and George Wildman.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street on Thursday morning to St Cecilia's church where a mass of requiem will be celebrated at a time to be announced later. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 MESSICK Truman Richard Messick died this morning at his home, 163 Yale street. He had been resident of this city all Of his life and for a number of years had been employed as a painter at the Olson Decorating Company. He had a wide circle of friends and acquaintances by whom he was highly respected.
 MT Messick is survived by his wife, Mrs Etta Smith Messick; one daughter, Charlotte; his grand parents, MT and Mrs M. Guevin, his grandmother, Mrs Messick. and a stepfather, Valere Chouinard.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulville Funeral Home. 27O West Main street, time and ar- engagements to be announced later.
 SCADDEN Mrs Catherine Scadden, widow of Thomas Scadden died at her home Is Railroad Hill street, yesterday after brief ill., ness. She had been a lifelong resi- dent of this city and had spent the greater part of her life in the Brooklyn district where she had made many friends by whom she was held in high esteem. She was devout communicant of St Pat rick's church, having been one of it's early members.
 Mrs Scadden is survived by one daughter. Miss Betty McGivney. sec retary to Controller Daniel Leary; two sisters, Mrs Ellen Casey of Naugatuck and Mrs Margaret Boy Ian of Ireland and number of neces and nephews. Mrs Scadden was an aunt of Rev Matthew Boy Ian of Railway, N. J. formerly of this city.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street, on Thursday morning at S:15 o'clock to St Patrick's $ church where a solemn mass of re- quiem will be celebrated at 9 O. clock. Buriafwill be in new St Jo- O'NEILL = Louis I. O'Neill formerly of Waterbury, died Thurs day afternoon, the 14th, at his home in Long Hill, Trumbull. after a long illness.
 Mir O'Neill resided here. with his family, for number of years, and was very we'll known to many per sons. He was employed for some time at the plant of the Waterbury Bridgeport some years ago, and lived there until recently, when he removed. to Long Hill. He was always respected as a kind and obliging friend and neighbor. He is survived by his wife. Mrs Annie N. O'Neill; one son, Louis R O'Neill of New York; two daugh- ters, Mrs Elizabeth Wright oi Long Hill and Mrs E. R. Gold smith of Bridgeport. and severa grandchildren.
 The funeral took place Saturday afternoon at o'clock. at the Gra- ham Funeral Home. Fairfield ave- .nue. Bridgeport, Rev E. J. Craft rector of Christ church. 7. Bridgeport officiating. The burial was IT Park cemetery. Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-19

president that all governmental employees be compelled to take a reduction of Il per cent in salary. I feel that this is most unjust and absolutely unreasonable. I lind from my study of this bill that the average salary paid to government tai employees amounts to $144O per annum. It is an acknowledged fact that during the so-called prosperity era," the salaries of federal employees were not increas- ed along the same scale as were salaries and wages generally the government has done for the governmental employees was to grant them bonus of $240.O0 per year, which amounts to practically nothing when compared to the general increases in wages and salaries that were in effect through out the country during the so-call- ed prosperous times" It is a very we'll known fact that today. throughout the country, there are many families of federal employees who, because of economic condi- tions. are forced to depend entirely for their support upon the salary paid the governmental employe Now, if the salary of that partil cular employe is reduced in the amount of Il per cent, the. sting of the same is going to be sew erely felt. It is an acknowledged fact that for years and years, fed- eral employees, such as mail-car- riers, postal clerks, etc, have been
 very much underpaid and that il was only after long and bitter fights that the present salaries were final | ly secured. Now. to reduce those l salaries will have a very serious effect not only upon the economic
 condition of the employe concern ed, but it is bound also to detri-
 mentally affect the morale of the
 reduced employe, and with the lowering of the morale, there na- turally follows a decrease in the efficiency of such an employe. Not only will such a reduction as pro- posed by President Hoover serious ly affect the status of all govern ment employees, but worse than that it will be used as forerun- ner and an argument by the large manufacturing and commercial corporations throughout the coun. try to put into effect more general reductions in wages and salaries. It will give such manufacturers something in the form of an aIibi by which they can proclaim that certainly if wage reductions are necessary for governmental em- ployes, then further reductions for non-governmental employees are only fair and proper.
 T sincerely hope that this bill will be defeated, and from my ob- servations in Washington during the past week, do not believe that such 8 bill will pass in the house."