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Evening star., 1932-03-21

dav asking that money be sent to them
in care of the Hotel Taft.
Whsn Detective King entered the
roo,n that had been occupied by the two
vouti,s he found broken suit case con-
tainirir scraps Of torn paper. Piecing
thern together King obtained the name
and address Of Thomas McCram OF New
haven. Conn. McCram, called on the
telephone, said he was acquainted win
Stewart and Jones, put was unaoIe 70
aSd anv information. Jones home Is
in Bellerica, Mass.
Evening star., 1932-03-21
u. S. Awards Woman
$4,000 for Fathers
Unjustified Dismissal
BY the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
The Claims Committee moved
today to right posthumously a
wrong perpetrated by government
tai act against a Richmond, Va,
postal clerk 81 years ago.
The committee reported favor
ably a $4,000 bill to compensate
Mrs. Vertner Tate of Richmond,
daughter of the late George E.
Taylor. post Office employe, who
was vindicated in Federal Dis
trict Court after his dismissal in
1911 on charges of embezzling $50
of Government funds.
Evening star., 1932-03-21
Walker at Hot Springs.

HOT SPRINGS, Va, March 81 (R.-
Mayor james ]. Walker OF New York
arrived here Yesterday for a few days
of rest. He said he felt fairly well"
The mayor expects to return to New
York tomorrow or wednesday.
Evening star., 1932-03-21
Stops Sea Cough

'During storm I caught particu-
larly nasty cough. l croaked like q
fog born. When ! pulled in that night
/ took some Smith Brothers Syrup.
Almost Immediately the cough left
mel felt better. Smith Brothers
steered me out of a bad cold in a few
hours. &c. Weller, Pilot, NY.
Evening star., 1932-03-21
fatseTeeth

Don't allow your false teeth to drop
or slip when you eat, talk or laugh.
Just sprinkle a little Killing on'your
plates. This new improved powder
forms a comfort cushion-holdS
plates so snug, they feel and act like
your own teeth. No more danger
of rocking plates-eating will again
be a JOY. Leading dentists endorse
Killing. Guaranteed better than any
thing you ever used or money back.
Large package, 35c at all druggists.
Evening star., 1932-03-21
WHEAT QUOTA MODIFIED
Poor Harvests Cause France to Al
low Use Of More Foreign Grain.

PARIS, March 81 (R.-Three Door
wheat harvests in succession led the
ministry Of agriculture to raise to IS
per cent the amount Of foreign wheat
permitted in bread, it was learned yes
terday.
1t was explained that the stocks of
homegrown wheat have been used up
more rapidly than usual.
The wheat quota law under which
the DEGREES are issued was passed in
December, 1929. and it is intended to
safeguard the interests Of French whea.
growers.
Evening star., 1932-03-21

A new village is already being built
on Hollands $4,000 acres of reclaimed
land from the sea, which is now devot
ed to farming and sheep raising.
Evening star., 1932-03-21
JERUSALEM PRAYS RAIN

Christians, Moslems and Jews
Unite in Exhorta tions.
JERUSALEM, Palestine, March 81
P.-Christians Moslems and Jews
united here for a week end of prayer
for rain to relieve a continued heat
wave and drought that have seriously
menaced crops.
The Moslems Of GAIA have under
taken three-day fast in the hope that
rain would fall on the fourth day.
Evening star., 1932-03-21

The crater of volcano near Edin-
burgh, Scotland, has been made into a
garden,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-07

New York-Facing the realities in regard to prohibition, instead of insisting on maintenance of dry legislation that has plainly failed to achieve a desired result. millions of people in the United States who were formerly classed as dry, are joining now in the movement for the repeal of the eighteenth amendment, according to facts and figures circulated by the women's division of the democratic national committee. Back of this change of attitude lies genuine conviction that repeal is necessary, not only renewed strength for the cause of real temperance, but as a national emergency measure for the aboli- tion of gangster power in the United States and as an immediate means of alleviating partially the economic stress due to unemploy- ment and obstructed circulation.
 Succinctly stated, some of the reasons for repeating the eight eenth amendment are as follows:
 CD None of the arguments ad- var1ced as a reason for enactment of the eighteenth amendment, with its accompanying Volstead act, has been vindicated by the actual re- suits as shown by unbiased statis- tics as to the operation of prohibi- ton in this country.
 CD The doubled cost of prison maintenance, due to the increase in crime during the past twelve years, has added heavily to the tax burden of the people; police costs have trebled and, despite the in- creased number of police officers, crime grows in strength and bold ness daily.
 (3) For every former licensed saloon, there are now three unli- censed saloons; and court calen- dars, with their record of arrests for drunkenness, show that more liquor is being consumed to-day than during any period prior to the enactment of the eighteenth amendment.
 (4) Corruption growing out Of the illegal traffic in whiskey has assumed proportions alarming to all clear-thinking, we'll informed adherents to constituted law and order.
 (5) Instead of cutting down drinking among the young people
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-07
OBITUARY

BYRNES = Mrs Julia Byrnes, wife of Thomas Byrnes. died this morning at her home, 31 Water street after a brief illness. She has been a resident of this city for 35 years and was very well and favor- ably known.
 Mrs Byrnes is survived by her husband; five daughters, Mrs Dan- iel Cavanaugh, Mrs Margaret F'itz- gerald, Mrs Joseph Dessureau, Mrs Victor Roberts and Miss Helen Byrnes and two sons, Thomas and John Byrnes.
 The funeral will be held from the home on Monday morning at 8:15 o'clock to the Immaculate Concep- ton church where a mass of re- quiem will be celebrated.
 HODAPP - John Hodapp, age 76 years, died at St Mary's hospi- tai last evening after 8 brief ill- ness. MT Hodapp was born in New Brunswick, N. J., but had made his home in this city for the past 35 years. He was a member of the United Order of Red Men and the Order of United American Me- chanics.
 MT HOdapp IS SurVlVeu Dy two sons, Alfred D. and John H. Ho- dapp of this city; two daughters. Mrs William Morse and Mrs Lewis Herman of this city and two sisters Mrs William Weller of Boston and Mrs Alvin Petty of New Brunswick, N. J.
 The funeral will be held to-mor- row afternoon at o'clock from the home of his son, 32 Seminole avenue, Rev Samuel A. Budde officiating. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the home this afternoon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-07
- Skunk Conducts HaIitosis Glass At Mary Abbott Grammar School
1ives Demonstration of B. O. Dangers-"Even His Best Friends Wouldn't Tell Hin" " But the Teacll- CTS Proves Truth of Ciggie Ads That 'Na- ture in the Raw Is Seldom Mild'-ScOrns Ad- ,y monition to Consider Your Adams Apple"

precision floor. And today the dog snelled like anything but a rose. In fact, the fragrance of a stale goat was apple blossom time in comparison.
 The skunk's first day in school had been complete success. It had done what many a small boy aims to do, chase the teachers out and stop things in general. It left the school and met death Q few moments later in an adjacent field when two valiant men clubbed 1t to death.
 And. this morning, just after the opening bell had ceased belling, the skunk's girl friend entered the building. She had a date with Sammy last night but he failed to show up. And knowing Sam's ed- ucational appetite, figured he must have been kept after school. We'll, take 1t from the pupils and teach CTS up there, she didn't get warm reception. In fact, she was given a rather cold one. She walked in this room and that looking for her boy friend and nobody had the heart to break the sad news. Finally Sarah Skunk went down into the gymnasium and was still there at press hour. And whats more the chances are she won't be pressed very much at any hour, press or otherwise. Two traps have been set and since school closes this afternoon until Monday, Sarah better go home to mama and forget. about Sammy. If she doesn't, she may be trapped. If not trapped, starve to death.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-07
FUNERALS

The funeral of James Leddy will be held tomorrow morning at 8:15 o'clock from the home 55 Johnson street to St Margaret's church where a requiem mass will be cele- brated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Miss Mary J. Gibson, one of the city's best known school teachers, was held this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street to the Immacu- late Conception church where a [ ,lemn mass of requiem was cele- brated at o'clock. Burial was in old St Joseph's cemetery. The honorary pallbearers representing the Waterbury Teachers Associa- ton included: Miss Daisy Lord, president of the association. Miss Anna Fitzpatrick of Anderson school, Miss Jennie Carmody of Columbia school and Miss Mary Mccarthy of Wilby High school. The active pallbearers were: Att torney Joseph Bergin, Dr George Gibson, M. J. McEvoy, Arthur Gay- nor. David Hayes and David Fruin.
 The funeral of Mrs Maria Michele Jamele was held this morn ing at s:i5 o'clock from the home 1460 North Main street to Our Lady of Lourdes church where 6 solemn mass of requiem was cele. brated at 0 o'clock by Rev Michael Lynch. 4 special program Of music was rendered by stephen Montello. Burial was iH Calvary cemetery. The pnllbearers all Rrandsons Of the deceased were; Nicholas, James and siiehaei coiasant0, James and JameIo and Camilla uros- s0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-07
No Damage Done
 By Wind and Rain

Despite the severity of the wind and rain storm which held Wa terbury in its grip yesterday after noon, last night and early this morning no material damage was done to the streets, the public util- ity lines and local private proper ty.
 The Connecticut Light and Power Company reported no damage The Southern New England Tele- phone Company stated that only normal reports of lines out of or der had been received. The Con- necticut Company experienced no holdups on it's trolley lines.
 Superintendent of Streets Thomas J. Fleming stated, when talked with, that small washouts occurred as result of the storm, but that the damage was not ser- ious.
 The storm was considered by Waterburians as the "line storm. !" marking the end of the summer season, unofficially, and opening the Indian summer period. Trees were whipped harshly by the wind and so were hundreds of lo- cal houses. Nevertheless, no ser- ious damage occurred and the city was today enjoying cooler weather.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-07
Squires Will
 Filed for Probate
Amount of Estate Will Not Be Known for Some
 Time

The will of the late Frank l.. Squires, treasurer of the Water bury F'arrel Foundry 6 Machine company was filed for probate to- day. MT Squires, 8 very prominent citizen of Waterbury and an active figure in Y M c A circles, died suddenly September 9th. In his will admitted to probate to-day his entire estate is left to his widow, Mrs Elsie I. Dixon Squires, treas- urer of the Waterbury Women's club. Mrs Squires is named execu- trix of the estate.
 The amount of the estate will be determined when the report of the appraisers is filed with Judge Dem his J. Slavin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-07
The Church
 and Politics Article in "Connecticut In= dustry" By E. Kent Hubbard

E. Kent Hubbard, president of the Connecticut Manufacturers association has aroused the ire of some of the clergy by an article which appeared in the current. is- sue of "Connecticut Industry" en- titled "The Church and Politics" The article is as follows:
 q have always considered it to be the duty of a clergymen of the gospel to preach the word of God land to do all that is in his power to guard the morals of those en- trusted to his care. I have be- lieved that it is his function to teach observance of God-made and man-made laws = man-made laws when those laws are not in con- flict with the laws of God.
 "A clergyman may favor tempor- ance or prohibition as they con- cern the use of intoxicating liquor according to his lights. He may rightly use his influence and give his time, if he sees fit, to the end that temperance or prohibition may, if possible, be controlled by statute, and to stimulate respect for the statute if enacted.
 About these things he need not consult his congregation. However, when he allies himself with all manner of people who hold out the bait of the prohibition question in order to gain his support for un- tried economic theories-industrial, railroad and public utility batting, communistic and socialistic equali- zation ideas, and what not, he be- comes the politician or political tool and is accountable to those who support him in carrying out his vows and ideals to his God and his church. .''.,
 History is replete with instances of the disastrous results of the en- trance of the church into politics. It is the duty of the church people of Connecticut to reverse the rule of the good shepherd and bring back those erring sheperds to their proper pathsn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-07

The nationwide cry for lower taxes and some degree of pros- perity is dealing the death blow to prohibition says Fred c. Clark, national commander-in- chief of the Crusaders, militant repeal advocates, who officially opens that organizations Victory Fund campaign with 8 speech in Rochester, N. Y., October 10th. Pointing out that the liquor in- dustry is now the largest single industry in the United States and that it produces no federal income by way of tax revenue, Clark says that the legitimate taxing of this business, based on present traffic would produce annually, $1,538,- 100000. This would be enough to pay the interest on the combined bonded Indebtedness of federal, state, county and municipal gov ernments and leave a $20O.000,000 surplus.
 The Victory Fund campaign is being conducted in 38 cities and is for the purpose of hastening repeal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-07
ARREST THIS NOON
 JAMMED TRAFFIC
Boy Taken Into Custody
 on Complaint of Man. ager of Store
TO APPEAR IN COURT

The arrest of 15-year old lad charged with being incorrigible, but specifically with stealing some eggs, almost caused a traffic tic- up on South Main street to-day shortly before noon hour. An unusually large crowd of curious spectators surrounded the patrol man making the arrest and his youthful prisoner who was picked up near the corner of South Main and Grand streets.
 Although the police have one of the alleged egg snatchers they have no evidence. The captured youths pal made a successful get away with two eggs. One witness claimed that when he feared he would be captured he tossed the discriminating evidence down a sewer.
 The manager of a grocery store caught one of the offenders and held him for the police. When Patrolman Richard Mccarthy ar- rived on the scene the grocer in- sisted that the youngster be arrest ed and held on the charge of theft. A summons was served on the complainant to insure his appear ance in court tomorrow morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-07
The YMCA Boys
 COmite Club Will Resume Fall Activ- ities and Elect Officers
 Tonight

The Comites club. Y. M. c. A. boys group, will resume activities at the "Y" tonight when plans for the fall season are laid and cleo, tion of officers is held. The club, organized last year became one of the most active of the boys groups at the Y, it's first minstrel show being one of the outstanding hits of the season. Eddie Keenan, club supervisor and Bill Clasby had charge of the show.
 The minstrel show was called upon for many benefit perform ances and it's broadcast over the Bridgeport station came in for many laudable comments. The club will discuss the formation of a basketball team, the outfitting of the team, and the Halloween dance to be held near the last of the month. The club will also lay plans for this years minstrel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-07
Nnzy had . little lamb, Ifs fleece was white as snow, R followed Mary where no skunk S Would ever dare to so. (Until
 now.)

You've heard of the thirst for knowledge, somewhat accentuated since the prohibition decade. Such c thirst prompted one, Samuel J. skunk to invade the Mary Abbott school Wednesday afternoon and the havoc raised by Mary's little lamb was blotto compared to. Sans escapade.
 A bus driver first noticed the skunk. Galvanized by a desire to know what makes the educational clock tick. Samuel J. Skunk am- b1ed up the school steps. T thought 1t was a cat" pop-eyed the Hill street bus driver. Tsk, tsk, we must go on apace.
 In through the open door slith- cred the skunk, treading softly like a panther woman in 8 sexsid- ized movie. It smiled at one of the teachers. (The big sissie). The teacher thought the skunk was visiting kittie but somebody soon let the cat out of the bag and then the fun started. They chased Sam mic Skunk the way they chased Mary's little lamb. But that's where they made their mistake. All lamb can do is emit an alto "bah." The, skunk doesn't talk, 'tis true, but actions smell louder than words. He did what any respectable skunk would do when subjected to the possibility of self effacement. (Another chapter follows).
 Just as a bank will call on tear gas for protection, the skunk took the stopper from its GU de cologne and what the magazine ads say of Harold J. Halitosis is mild com pared with the B. o. thrown out by the skunk. Everybody tried to leave the building at one time. Everybody but the skunk. A skunk can stand anything, even skunk. Tn rushed pupil with rabbit dog. But the rabbit dog lacked a rabbits foot and that was just too bad. The skunk sneezed in the direction of the dog-one of those mature in the raw is seldom mild," sneezes = and that dog went down the stairs like prosperity on g. highly waxed de-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-07
APPEAL FROM
 PROBATE COURT
Case Withdrawn and Heirs Agree on Settlement of
 Robinson Estate
NO FURTHER LITIGATION

Mary Robertson Taylor's appeal from the probate courts ac- mittance of the will of the late James Robinson was withdrawn from the superior court to-day on motion of Attorney William B. Thoms. Attorney Thoms explained that the appellant Taylor and her sister, Belle Mitchell, both of Scotland, had decided to accept the terms of the late MT Robin sons second will, on which the appeal had been taken.
 Mir Thoms pointed out that the first will gave the sisters more than the second will, but that the first will provided the bequests be held in trust. The second will gave them cash settlements, of less than the amounts in the first will, Mir Thoms pointed out. Mir Thoms was trustee in the first will.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-07
OPERATE ON WOMAN
 TO RECOVER, BROOCH

Redondo Beach, Calf, Oct 7.-- (UP)-When Mrs Margaret KeIief lost brooch an inch and a haif in length, set with 25 brilliants, she consulted a surgeon instead of q detective.
 She was recovering today for az1 abdominal operation for its re moval.
 Mrs Keller said hereafter sid will leave her jewelry on a dresser instead of holding 1t in her mouths
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-07
Six Reasons For
 Repeal Advanced
Women's Division of the Democratic National Com
 mittee Present Strong Arguments to That Effect

of the country, prohibition has re- suited in a startling increase in drinking in a group in which ages ranges so low as to warrant some of them being classed as children merely.
 (6) There has been a cost to the nation ranging from a low es- timate of more than five billion dollars to more than ten billion dollars, with no decrease in the per capita consumption of alcohol ic drinks and with only a record of unparalleled lawlessness to offset loss of revenue and cost to the nation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-07
JOSEPH PERAZELLA
 TAKEN TO HOSPITAL

Joseph Perazella, 26, of 65 East Farm street suffered an injury to his left knee this morning and was taken to St Mary's hospital for ex- animation and treatment. The youth, employed by A. M. Larson. was injured while unloading some heavy rolls of paper at the Ameri- can-Republican building on Leav- enworth street. X-rays have been taken of the injured leg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-07
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our many rel atives, friends and neighbors and the Police Aid association for their sympathy and kindness shown us during our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved mother, Mary Bolton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-07
OH. THAT'S TT!

Thank you very much," said the clergyman as little Georgie handed his offering for the harvest festival. II must call around this afternoon and thank your mother for those eight beautiful apples. !"
 "P-please sir," stammered Georgie, would you m-mind thanking her for twelve?" - Tit Bits,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-07
Police Seek ''Meanest' Burglar

Provo, Utah. (UP)-Police of this town are searching for the worlds meanest" burglar. A birth day contribution box, containing approximately 200 pennies, was stolen. They had been donated by children of the church for the poor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-07

Nearly 250. 100000 pounds of canned fruits were exported from the United States in the 12 months ending June 30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-07

SOVIET ARMY LARGEST
 In army strength Soviet Russia hears the list with 1,180,000: France comes second with 340,637; Italy third with 241,886, and Ja- pan fourthw ith 233,7S6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-07
THE BOLTON FAMILY.
MASSES.

MASShSs,
 CARTER-A months mind mass of requiem will be celebrated Satur- day morning at o'clock, at the Sacred Heart church, for the re- pose of the soul of the late Cath crime Carter.
 SHANAHAN-A first anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated Saturday morning at 7:30 o'clock, at the Blessed Sacrament church, for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs Bridget Shanahan. GaIFTIN-A third anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated Saturday morning at o'clock, at the Immaculate Conception church, for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs Ellen (Stack) Griffin.
 CARD OF THANKS
 To our relatives, kind neighbors and host of friends, we wish to ac- knowledge with grateful apprecia- tion the kind expressions of sym pathy extended to us in our recent bereavement, the loss of our dearly beloved mother.
 , THE FAMILY OF
 MRS PETER KEEFE.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-07

HODAPP-In this city, October 6. 1882, John Hodapp of S2 Seminole avenue. Funeral tomorrow after noon at o'clock. Burial in old Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-07
CARD OF THANKS
DIED.

HYRNEs--In this city, October 2, 1o32, Mrs Julia Byrnes of 31 Water street Funeral Monday morning at S:15 o'clock to Immaculate Con- ception church.