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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-16

chemist. The holder of such a posi-
ton is a. guardian of the public
health. A disabled veteran got a
mark of 69.04. If he had had no
service record he would have failed.
Under the present ruling he went
to the top of the list. His applica-
ton was preferred above that of q
man who made 97.5 in the competi-
tive examination.
Showed Ahead to Appointments
Here are some typical examples
Of the workings of the civil service
preferment theory. They are culled
from the records of the Civil Serv-
ice Reform Association and names
of the individuals involved are used
only because they already have be-
come matters of public record.
Benjamin Metzger, who said he
had received a fracture of the Jaw
in the service, passed the rigid test
for firemen in New York City. In
1923 he passed another physical ex-
animation for promotion to lieu
tenant.
In June. 1880. following enact
ment Of a state preference law SINH
lar to the federal one, he applied
for promotion to lieutenant. AS a
disabled veteran, he was promoted
TO the job over $50 ahead of him.
Despite his disability, he is still an
active officer of the fire department.
Daniel j. Prendergast fell off a
ruck while doing military police
duty in the army. In 1920 he passed
the New York City physical x
animation for police sergeant. In
1923 he passed another examination
for police captain.
Unfit, Yet Fit
The city of New York found him
physically fit for his duties. In
April, 1880, he got a disability rat
ing from the veterans administra-
ton granting him $25 a month. He
then was promoted to police cap
tain, although he was 144th on the
eligible list.
These two cases are cited not be-
cause the men did anything unusual
or illegal, but because they are typ
1cal. Under the present law and
administrative rulings they were
entirely within their rights.
Nine states, including New York,
Colorado, New Jersey, Ohio and
Michigan, have followed the exam
pie OF the national government and
granted civil service preference to
disabled veterans. In addition. 400
cities give such preference.
ITO Be Continued
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-16
DEP0SITORS VICTORS
IN BANK SUIT PLEA
Court Rules They May File Joint
Action Against Stockholders.

Judge Edward S. Roberts of Mad
ison, sitting as special judge in
superior court two Friday ruled all
depositors and creditors of the de-
funct State Savings and Trust
Company have the right to lump
stockholders, regardless Of their
place of residence, in one suit in
superior court.
The ruling sustained the demurr-
ers of Carl j. Einkler, to the stock
holders several pleas in abate-
ment.
The stockholders had contended
that because the complaint alleged
100 per cent of the stockholders
liability was due the plaintiffs
could not join all defendants in
one action, and that the plaintiffs
only action could be by separate
suits against each stakeholder in
the county of his residence.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-16
US. CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM
DEALT DAMAGING BLOW BY
PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS
Ex-Service Men With Low Grades in Tests
Given Jobs Requiring Expert
Technical knowledge.
EFFICIENCY LOWERED BY RULING
Applicants With High Marks in Examina-
tons Often Showed Down List
for Appointments.
or Appointments.
BY TALCOTT POWELL

Preference for veterans has been sapping at the civil
service system since the World war until the merit system
of appointment has been riddled.
In some cases, veterans who fail in competitive exami
nations are placed in jobs vital to public health above tech
nicians who turn in nearly perfect test papers.
Policemen and fremen are able to get promotions over
better candidates with higher grades because the government
classifes them as disabled veterans" This despite the fact
that the municipality for which they work find them in sound
physical condition.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-16
BIG TOP STAR is DEAD
William o. Dale, so Years a Crack
Bareback Rider, Succumbs.

By United Press
NEW YORK, April 16.-The "big
top" has lost one of its most cele-
brated performers-one who thrilled
multitudes for fifty years with feats
as a bareback rider.
William O'Dale, Is, famous on the
tanbark in the days of Adam Fore
paugh, is dead of pneumonia fol-
lowing a short illness.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-16
Al HORSES. KILLED

BY United Press .
SHERBROOKE, Quebec, April is.
-Forty-one horses were killed and
three men injured in a train wreck
today on the Canadian, Pacific rail-
way at Crawford's Corner, near
here. The accident was the result
of a collision between a way freight
entering Sherbrooke and an engine
proceeding toward Montreal.
The incoming freight contained
three al of horses shipped from
High River, Alberta, for maritime
points. There were sixty animals
on board, nineteen of which es-
capped with slight injuries.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-16
WOMAN FACES PRISON
Doris Parks, Branded Communist
Aid of Miners, to BE Tried.

Doris P a k S,
secretary of the
National Miners
Union, faces
trial at Pine
Vile, KY. on
charges of vio-
lating the states
criminal Syndi-
calisIn law, hav-
ing been arrest
ed for making
alleged Conmu-
nistic speeches.
TIL e maximum
penalty for the
offense charged
against her is
twenty years in
t h e S state S
prison.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-16
VOTE FOR REPEAL

By United Press
ALBANY, N. Y, April 16.--The
Democratic state committee today
went on record for repeal of the
eighteenth amendment.
Leaders said the resolution was
approved so as to definitely place
the state committee behind any
movement in the national conven-
ton for adoption of a ''wrsngine
wet" plank.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-16

Branch Riley in
the auditorium of
the NJ e t h t
hospital nurses
home, under au-
spices of the
N ature Study
Club of Indiana.
He will broadcast
from AIS to 4.3O
t h i S a f t e r =
noon over station
WKBF.
Riley, a lawyer,
declaring his OBJ
ject is present
ing America to
Americans, has a
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-16
SUSPECTS ARE
HELD IN ROBBERIES
Women Charged With Theft of
Dresses in Downtown Store.

Dresses In downtown Store.
-Four theft suspects are held and
several others are being sought by
police after a series of burglaries
Friday night in homes and autos
Loot totaled approximately $500,
police said.
Suspected of breaking into a gro
Gerry at 5001 Madison avenue, Mon
day night, Marion Mathene and
Ralph Rodman, both of 2129 Cam
den avenue, were arrested.
Lawrence Kirsch, 20, Of 819 Veg
horst street, was nabbed by police
after failing in an alleged attempt
to break into the home of Russell
Rennick, 615 Terrace avenue, Fri
day night.
Alleged to have admitted theft of
dresses from a downtown store,
Mrs. Mary E. Cole, A, of 3517 South
State avenue, and a relative, Miss
Ruth Cole, 10, Of 208 South State
avenue, were charged with petit
larceny.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-16
Wrong Angler
By United Press

By United Press
NASHUA, N. H, April 16.-
If fisherman Herbert Hoover
wants to catch the trout raised
for him at the local govern
ment hatchery, he'll have to
transfer his angling operations
from the Rapidan to the Rose
river.
The 500 eight-inch brook
trout, shipped to the Presi-
dents camp, were put off the
train at Orange, Va, by mis-
take, according to word re-
ceived here, and dumped into
the Rose river by some noun
taineers who were expecting a
similar consignment.
Virginia trout season began
Friday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-16
HORSES MEMORY GOOD
Of Milk Route for Three Years
Remembers All Stops.

W
By United Press
KENDALLVILLE, Ind, April Is.
Scott Whitford, a dairyman, used
his horse, Fannie, on a milk route
for twenty years. The horse learned
the entire route, stopping at all GUS
toners homes without order from
Whitford.
Three years ago Whitford pur-
chased a truck and Fannie started
a w~ell-earned vacation.
Recently the truck was damaged
in an accident. Whitford brought
out the old milk cart and hitched
up Fannie for the regular run.
Although it had been three years
since she had made the trip, the
horse remembered all the stops
without an error, .Whitford said. She
was confused somewhat by Gus
toners added since her last trip,
but after three days she had learned
all these, Whitford said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-16

studies of natures beauties in ma
tural colors which are projected on
a screen to illustrate his lecture.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-16
HEAVENS POUR FROGS
Rain Changes to Hail of Tiny
Creatures in Connecticut.

By United Press
FLANDERS, Conn, April 16.-
Superstitious residents of this
village feared today they we're be-
ing plagued as were the Egyptians
in the biblical story after the
heavens had rained tiny frogs.
Weather observer Cornelius J..
Doherty at New Haven said the
frogs probably had been drawn up
with the water into rain clouds and
precipitated downward with the
rain.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-16
INDIANA UTILITY SUED
Effort to Evade Legal Assessment
Charged in Monroe County.

By United Press
BLOOMINGTON, Ind, April Is.
Fraudulent Scheming to prevent a
legal assessment of utility property
in Monroe county is charged in a
suit fled against the Public Serv-
ice Company of Indiana, seeking a
$4,000 judgment. Plaintiffs are the
county commissioners.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-16
Patrolman Kills Self

dIIUILHdH mis- SCH
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, April 16.-
William E. Huffman, 81, police pa
trolman, committed suicide at his
home today by shooting. Illness
was blamed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-16
NATURE LECTURE SET
"The Lure of the Great Northwest"
to Be Riley's Subject.

Illustrated lecture on 1.-THE
Lure of the Great Northwest"
will be given tonight by Frank
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-16
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-01
Successor to
 Bishop Mccarthy
(Continued from Page Il

whose funeral was held Tuesday morning of this week.
 Other appointments include Rev W. Arthur Routhier of St An- thony's church, Bridgeport, who has been selected as pastor of St Louis church in New Haven and Rev Adelard A. Jalbert of the Church of the Immaculate Con- ception in Baltic. who becomes pastor of St Anthonys church in Bridgeport.
 The Rev Henry J. O'Brien is a native of New Haven, being born there on July 21, 1896. He re- ceived his early education in that city in the public schools and at Hiilhouse High school. He conn pleted the classics at St Thomas Seminary, Hartford. going thence to St Bernard's Rochester, for the study of philosophy. His theolog- ical course was made at the American College, Louvain, Belgt- um, where he was ordained by Cardinal Mercier on July 8, 1923. Prior to joining the faculty at St Thomts' Seminary in January. 1926, he served as curate at St Mary's, Windsor Locks, and St Thomas church. Fairfield. At the seminary he is dean of the English Department and librarian. His new post will add administrative and disciplinary duties to his pro- fessorial labors. For these func- tlons he is excellently equipped, for in addition to being a scholar of recognized ability. he is also a man of broad understanding, keen executive ability and deep human sympathy. His interest in youth is well known. and in dealing with boys he knows how to temper severity with kindness. If the past be a safe criterion for judging the future. he will fill his new office with conspicuous success both to himself and the seminary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-01
Four Prisoners In
 Jail Break To-day
(Continued from Page 1)

to do some "talling travelling" to- night.
 Payne was a companion in crime of James Donston, 20, of Hamil- ton avenue, Watertown, Alex Mar kevicz, 22, of Echo Lake road, Wa tertown, and James McGregor, who was returned to the Ohio state penitentiary shortly after his ar rest near Springfield. The four youths were apprehended in con- nection with a burglary in the Wa tertown branch store of Miller X Peck's. They had escaped with a carload of merchandise, but were picked up by the Massa chusetts po- lice. They were brought back single handed by Constable Ted Harty and later arraigned before Judge William c. Hungerford. At night hearing they were ordered held for the next term of superior court. Owing to the fact that the necessary commitment papers were not made out the youths were thrust back into jail to await trans portation the following morning. With the assistance of outside help the youths obtained a monkey wrench and succeeded in removing the door of the cellroom.
 Four days later with the assist ance of the Boston police the trio were picked up in Boston. Two of the lads were in possession of revolvers when arrested. Constable Harty again performed the honors and brought them back to Water town, unassisted.
 Young Payne now faces two ad- ditional charges of escaping from Jail. He was originally accused of breaking and entering the store and theft of merchandise.
 The local police were among the several departments to receive word of this mornings "break" from the Litchfield county jail. Captain Richard Leroy relayed the report to members of the detec- tive bureau and the motor patrol.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-01
Four Navy Flyers
 Killed To-day as
 Seaplane Crashed

Cristobal, Sept 1-(UP)-Four U. s. navy flyers attached to the Coco Solo fleet air base were killed to-day when their seaplane crashed during target practice of Cristobal.
 The dead were: J. H. Schnitzlein pilot. of Brooklyn, N. Y.; W. F. Manthorne, Boston; D. R. Glaze Hopkins County, Texas; c. B Ugonian, Binghampton, N. Y. The plane was towing gunnery target when the engine failed and the pilot tried to land on the water. Navy seaplanes landed at once and ef- forts were begun to recover the bodies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-01

wishes to fight at the open session.
 Controller Leary said that he will be in the race for the nomina- ton of lieutenant-governor. Town Chairman John H. Crary of this city said that he regretted the at- titude of the new guard leaders but said that if fight is demanded instead of the old guards attempts to bring about harmonious dis tribution of places on the state ticket he will be on hand to give Waterbury's support to the old guard choices. Waterbury will vote as a unit at the state conven- ton.
 Many comments were passed here to-day concerning the attendance at the new guard meeting last night in New Haven. Judge Mar tin Gormley of Naugatuck, who is to be the fifth congressional dis trict candidate for congress on the democratic ticket. atetnded the new guard session along with Deputy Labor Inspector Hugh Burn of Naugatuck.
 Waterbury, while an old guard stronghold, Is @ part of the fifth congressional district. Local dele gates are expected to support Gormley for the nomination.
 National Committeeman Archi- bald McNeil of Bridgeport presid- ed as host at the gathering. Pro- lessor Ayres of Westport, who a week or so ago claimed he was not alligned with either of the rfac- tions was also on hand along with Representative Citron and ex-Sen- ator Miner of New London.
 Among others who attended were Professor Harrington of Kent, At torney Homer s. Cummings of Stamford, Dr Dolan of Manchester, Rocco Pallotti of Hartford, Repre- sentative Francis Hogan of Tor rington, Representative Dyer of Litchfield, Samuel V. Tator, Labor Commissioner Joseph Tone, Deputy Commissioner Fitzgerald of Nor wich. Mrs Fannie Dixon Welch of Columbia, Town Chairman James Devine of Bridgeport, Town Chair man-'William Kirby of Derby, State Central Committeeman Goodhue of of Columbia, Frank Callahan of New Britain, John Hayes of East Hartford and Mayor Edward T. Buckingham of Bridgeport.
 Another effort to bring about a peaceful settlement between the two factions will be made on Sep tember 7th in Groton just as the democratic state conventoin opens. Local old guards expressed their willingness to "sit in" providing an amicable solution of the problem can be reached and, thus, avoid a fight on the conventoin floor which might result in Governor Wilbur L. Cross refusing to run once more for the gubernatorial post.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-01
By BOYD LEWIS United Press Staff Correspondent

New Haven. Conn, Sept 1-(UP) Virtually all chance of a com promise between the "old guard'' and new guard" democrats went by the board to-day as the faction al leaders laid plans for 8 battle on the floor of the state convention a battle which may cause Governor Wilbur l.. Cross to refuse renomi- nation.
 The "new guard" met here last night and, as foretold by the United Press yesterday, fiatly re- fused to accept the "old guard" de- mands for three places on the ticket-United States senator, con- gressma n -at-large and lieutenant governor.
 After a long session, during which Homer s. Cummings of Stamford and Dr Edward G. Dolan of Manchester reported on nego- tiations with the "old guard" the group unanimously adopted recom- mendations for three places on the slate.
 These were:
 For senator, Professor Harry Morgan Ayres, Westport.
 For congressman-at -at-large, Will liam M. Citron, Middletown.
 For secretary-of-state, Alton T. Miner, New London.
 Strong sentiment in behalf of Dr Dolan as candidate for lieutenant governor developed but was not voted upon. The selection of can- didates for the other places on the state ticket was left to the sub- committee of leaders. who will re- port to the entire "new guard" delegation to the state convention at Eastern Point a few hours be- fore the opening. September 2.
 Despite the drastic nature of the action. the "new guards" were unanimous in declaring for out right battle with the "old guard" according to individuals who at- tended the executive session.
 Leaders claimed control of about 800 of the 987 convention delegates and boldly challenged the "old guard claims to party control based on the spring presidential primaries. The "oId guard" swung the state for Alfred F. Smith but the "new guard" contends many of it's members were for Smith and swelled the apparent total of old guard" votes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-01

ahe four prisoners had escaped shortly before 5:30 o'clock. Bars .pn a window screening the cell room where prisoners awaiting trial in the coming session of the Litchfield county superior court, were quartered were found cut.
 - In addition to Payne the prison- CTS were Frank Galitello, 25, of aTorrington one of gang of youths who had atetmpted to steal an Automobile and became involved in n running duel with Deputy Sher- If James Ryan of Thomaston; John Wood, 22, of Litchfield street,
 Thomaston and Harry Curtiss, 19, Of 96 Wall street, Thomaston, who were awaiting arraignment on sev- eral charges of theft and burglary. N The four men were dressed in blue overalls, high tan shoes, blue shirts and were without hats. Special posses were organized and automobiles containing guards were sent in various. directions in kn effort to pick up the prisoners. 1t is believed that they separated nfter making a getaway and sought refuge in the woods. Unless cap tured during the day they will start
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-01

Albany, N. Y., Sept 1-(UP)- Doubt still remained to-day as to the course of Mayor James J. Walkers custer hearing when 1t is resumed before Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt to.morrow. Rumors that the mayor would bolt the hearing because Supreme Court Justice Ellis. J. Staley held he was not getting fair trial were denied by Walkers friends. They said the mayor was recovering from his nervous exhaustion in New York city and planned to be here for the hearing tomorrow.
 John J. Curtin, Walkers attor- ney, has made no decision on the next defense move. He said he would wait until the governor re- vealed his attitude on the courts criticism of procedure at the hear in0
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-01
Record Number Planned By Two
 Pre-school Clinics
Over 1000 Youngsters Expected to Receive Serum
 Between Now and Opening of Fall Term Next Wednesday Depression Increases Call on Health Bureau

'E Five hundred children planning ko enter the schools of the city hext week with the opening of the 4s32 fall term were expected to be Naccinated this afternoon as the health department, under the di- fection of Health Officer Dr B. J. Godfrey, opened two clinics, one in khe City Hall basement and the other on Taylor street. Beginning today the r-e-school clinics will dnaugurate their 1932-33 program md the opening of today's two clinics represented the initial step hlong this line.
 During the past week Health Officer Godfrey stacked up an Overwhelming supply of vaccine in order to take care of the children Beeking to be vaccinated. Under fhe state law all children must be vaccinated before they can enter school. This is a step towards preventing an outbreak of small
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-01
PENN. ROAD
 ASKED LOAN

washington, Sept 1- (UP)- The Pennsylvania railroad applied to-day to the interstate commerce commission for authority to borrow S2,OOO,O0O from the Reconstruction Finance corporation.
 The purpose of the loan Is for the construction of 1.500 box cars which the road said was for "the sole purpose of furnishing. employ ment to men who would not be otherwise employed this fall and winter"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-01
NEXT ECLIPSE
 SEES HIM FREE

Detroit, Sept /1-tUP)-Rudolph Kulack, 20, found some satisfaction to-day in the thought that he will be out of jail in time to witness the next eclipse of the sun.
 Scientific curiosity which led the youth to borrow a pair<of smoked glasses from the seat of parked automobile carried him to a cell in the house of correction and he missed seeing the solar phenome-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-01
New. York State Farmers May Go
 Out on Strike

Mechanicville, N. r., Sept 1-- (UP)-Plans for an attempt to create @ statewide strike among farmers similar to that of several mid-western states were pushed forward to-cay by James w. Whit ley, president of the New York State Farmers Cooperative Union.
 Whitley,a Columbia county farmer has served notice he will ask Mechanicville farmers to-mor- row to join him in putting an em- bargo on products entering cities until prices are increased. He said he hoped to enlist at least town g. dav