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Evening star., 1932-05-17
1000 RETAIL CREDIT
MEN TO MEET HERE
Means of Thawing Out Frozen
Dollar to Be Discussed at
Convention Here.

Two thousand of the Nations leading
credit executives will convene here June
20-24 for the annual convention Of the
National Retail Credit Association.
Stephen H. Takes, secretary-treaSurNr
of the local organization. announced
today.
Discussion will be along the line Of
"Thawing Out the Frozen Dollar" with
exchange of methods of operation
ideas and experiences in credit mer-
chandising.
The association will be entertained
with a Mardi Gras excursion down the
Potomac on June 20. and visits to
Mount Vernon and the White House.
The convention will close with BAN
quet at the MavfoWer Hotel and in
Stallation of officers.
The City Of Stolberg. Prussia, has a
library containing about 10000 volumes
made up entirely of funeral sermons.
including those for Martin Luther and
Philip Melancthon.
Evening star., 1932-05-17
BROOKLAND CITIZENS
HEAR TALK ON IRISES
C. U. Professor Addresses Associa
tion-Stengle and Mrs. Smith
Tell of 1882 Program.

Methods of raising irises were dis
cussed by DR.. John B. Parker, profess
Evening star., 1932-05-17
CosV Rents
on SEVEN SEAS STREET

nNew idea! Plan to live
next winter on the Empress of
Britain. Rent one of her lux
ury apartments. Costs nc
more than a winter at home.
For four months, you see
not the neighbors' lace cur-
tains but a pageant of
strange races, incredible color,
unimaginable architecture.
From New York Dec. 3. 12e
days,23 countries, ,81ports and
places. Fares from m$2,250. See
deck plans, study the itinerary.
Your own agent, or c. E.
Phelps, l4th and New York
Ave, NV, Wash. D. c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-29
LATE REALTY NEWS
Mortgage Deeds:

Mortgage Deeds:
 Edwin and Freda Taller ts Nina Wiemand, real estate on the northeast side of Kelsey street. $1,200. s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-29

June. Mir McNeil is the only New England committeeman named to the committee by National Chair man John J. Raskob.
 On April 4th Mir McNeil will go to Chicago where a conference on the convention plans will be held at the Hotel Congress. It is expected that at that time hous- ing arrangements for the Connecti- cut delegation will be discussed and perfected.
 As Waterbury intends to obtain at least two places on the nato!nal delegation, 1t is believed they will await with interest the announce ment by Mir McNeil concerning nc- gotiations for housing in Chicago As is the case in every other na- tional convention. hotel accommo- dations are quite difficult to ob- tain.
 It is expected that special sub committee to arrange for the hous-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-29
Raises Unique Point Of Law In
 Interesting Case
Named Trustee and Executor in First Will - Second Document, If Accepted By Probate, Eliminates Judge From Such Status-Next of Kin Figures Prominently

A question unique in Connecti- cut jurisprudence has been raised by Attorney William D. Thoms in the admission of the will of the late James Robertson, who died at the age of "A, and within a few months after his elopment to Brewster, N. r.. and his marriage to Christine Lang. His wifes death preceded his. She was also over 70 years of age and their marriage led to strenuous legal fight for its annulment, but the case was dismissed from the su- perfor court on technicality.
 Today a continuance of the case was granted by Judge Dennis J. Slavin until May End. The request was made by Attorney Thoms with the statement that he had received a cabiegram from Glasgow, Scot land, asking him to represent the interests of daughter of the de- ceased. The message informed him that a more detailed letter was en route.
 The complicated case in explara- ton will sound contradictory to many. Robertson inherited the property of his wife on her death and retained possession notwith- standing legal tilt. At the time of his death he left an estate valued between $40,000 and $50,- 900. Two wills made on different dates, November IS. 1931' and December 1, 1881, were found. They differ slightly in their word ing. but incidentally raise the ques- ton of the status of Attorney Thoms. Alexander Robertson. a nephew. is named executor and is one of the chief beneficiaries in the second will. Two elderly sisters of the deceased and the daughter resi- dents of Scotland arc named bene- ficiaries. In the first will Attorney Thoms Is trustee and executor.
 Judge Slavin Is to decide which will is to be admitted. The Ques- tioa of course rises was the second will made while Mir Robertson was of sound mind and without undue innunece. If the court ac- ccpts the second. Attorney Thoms is out as either trustee or executor. If both wills arc dismissed the daughter in Scotland would be sole be seficiary by law.
 Tn tho first will the two elderly sisters arei generously provided for and would receive a substantial share of the estate with the provi- sion that on the death of one her share would go to the other. In the second they are less generous ly provided for, but are assured of . more prompt financial settle- mont.
 Attorney Thoms raises tho aues- tlAn that tpiafAa and AXARllfnP in tho first will he is duty bound to look after the interests of the two sisters. By opposing the ad-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-29
Cases in
 Common Pleas
Auto Accidents and Fall on Walk Basis of
 Actions

Two automobile accidents and a fall on sidewalk form the basis for three damage suits totaling $17,500 which were started to-day in the court of common pleas. All cases are returnable in court next Tuesday. The heaviest damages are sought by Francis Brown, year old youth who seeks to recover for injuries he received on0 February Sth. last, when struck by an auto mobile on Cherry street operated by Ralph Silvernail. The suit is brought by the boys father. Lerey Brown.
 Francis was crossing Cherry street when he was struck by the car. He was taken to St Mary's hos pital where 1t was disclosed he had q fractured skull, scalp injury and decorations of the head and body.
 Dmages of 5000 are sought by Antonio Garrella of this city against D. A. Thompson of Middle bury for injuries he received when struck by the defendants car on Chase Parkway on November 10, 1881. The defendants car was op- erated at the time by Elmer Thomp- son. Among other injuries the plain tiff charges he sustained Q fractur. cd ankle.
 Wet leaves on n sidewalk at 322 Pine street which made the walk slippery, caused Mrs Jennie kreigler to fall on November 1, 1881. She sues the owner of the building. Jo-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-29

troupe of pretty colleens who with the end men will keep the audience in laughter throughout the entire performance.
 Others taking part in the min- strel show will be Helen Heffernan, Betty Maher, Ann Egan, May Kyle, Eleanor Rafferty, Margaret Fitz- gerald, Nora and Margaret Hayes. Georgette Dreyer. Beatrice Mel lette, Margaret Scadden Coffey. Agnes Kyle, Evelyn Cambigue and Endmen Marion Connors and Genevieve Guilfoi1e.
 Madeline Dreyer is in charge of the music for the event and will play group of Irish selections as q speciality. It is believed that Matt Smith and the inmates at Brookside will have one of the most enjoyable nights in the his- tory of the institution.
 The troupe will leave the City Hall at o'clock Thursday night. Superintendent Smith will have several cars on hand to convey the entertainers to Brookside at that time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-29
THOMS QUERIES COURT IN ROBERTSON WILL
Minstrel Show At
 Brookside Home
Monsignor SIocum Branch Entertain Inmates Thurs
 day Night

Monsignor Slocum branch of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will present minstrel show at Brook side home Thursday night for the benefit of the inmates. Arrange ments for the entertainment were completed today by Edward Doyle, president of Monsignor Slocum branch, and Matthew J. Smith. at Brookside, The minstrel troupe which so success fully performed at the St Patrick's night celebration of the local Hibernians will present the enter tainment under the direction of William Delaney, who has a group of excellent singers and dancers.
 Featured in the speciality num- bers will be Dan and Enid Par rett, the McKenna brothers, Francis Grove, Waterbury's well known tenor, Professor P. J. Crowley, Jig and reel dancer and instructor, Michael Wallace, pop ular singer, and others.
 MT Doyle will act as interlocu- tor. He will have with him a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-29

mission of the second will he would be endeavoring to obtain for them a more generous share in the estate, whether they wish to have him or not. As trustee should he proceed regardless of their wishes? Attorney Thoms intimat. ed today that he would appeal to the superior court for instructions and advice as to procedure. This would be q rare action in itself.
 Another interesting feature of the case is that Attorney Thoms now looking after the interests of the sisters would not be in posi- ton to represent the daughter as asked by the Glasgow firm of bar risters.
 The Robertson case now one of unusual interest in legal circles be- cause of unusual complications is likely to be discussed more exten- sively within a few weeks.@.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-29
FEDERATION OF
 DEMOCRAT CLUBS
Mrs Henry A. Hayden Will Head Delegation to
 'Meeting at Darien
THURS OF THIS WEEK

Mrs Henry A. Hayden of this city will head local delegation to a meeting of the Connecticut Fed eration of Women's Democrat tic clubs in Darien on Thursday. Mrs Hayden said this morning that she expects Waterbury to be well rep resented at the gathering at which several of the leading democrats of the state will be included among the speakers.
 The gathering will take place at Weischeit's tavern on the Post road and will open at 12:30 o'clock with luncheon. Miss Sarah Fahey of New York will be one of the prin. cipal speakers. also. Mrs Julian Murphy of Stamford is in charge of arrangements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-29
LIBERTY BELL SIZE

The Liberty Bell in Philadelphia is 12 feet in circumference arount the rim and seven and one-hal feet around the crown. The bel weighs about 2,0oO pounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-29

ing will be named as was the case in Houston, Texas, in 1928. This step will be taken to assure every delegate of quarters and to prevent profiteering such as has been practiced in many national sessions in the past.
 At the April 4th conference, also. the contracts for the convention tickets will be awarded and badges and other similar details will be disposed of, 1t is believed. Head- quarters for the officers of the con- vention will also be secured. ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-29
HIGH HONOR FOR
 1 ARCHIBALD M'NEIL
Named on Democratic Na- tiOnal Committee of Are
 arrangements for N. E.
BY JOHN J. RASCOB

Local democratic leaders were informed to-day that National Committeeman Archibald McNeil of Bridgeport has been appointed a member of the committee on arrangements for the national con- vention to be held in Chicago in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-29

seph Singer of s2.50o damages fo injuries she received in tho fall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-29
CONFIRMATION AGREEMENTS

Indo-China expects a bumper rice crop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-29

Of "The Nation and the SupJect Disarmament" Mir Allen is a brilliant young thinker and writer upon liberal and international sub jects. Admission Is by season ticket or 50 cents single admission. CONFIRMATION AGREEMENTS
 Edmond c. Morris of Watertown will receive $14.53 weekly during his incapacity with fractured vertebra according to compensa- ton agreement entered in the To- cal court with Eugene A. Lam- phier of Watertown to-day. The papers state the claimant was in- jured while having in Watertown last fall. He was about to receive a forkful of hay when the horses became frightened and started away. The claimant was thrown to the ground on his back and in- Jured his vertebra. In another agreement filed to-day the Nauga- tuck Chemical company will pay S15.12 weekly to Harold Woodfeld If Naugatuck for injuries to his hand.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-01
GENEVA WILL
HELP VICTIMS
OF CALAMITIES
League of Nations to Be
Santa to Distressed
Nations of Earth.

BIZ United Press
q GENEVA, Dec. 1.-The League of
Nations will become an interna-
tional Santa Claus to distressed
populations, victims of earthquake,
fire, flood or famine, on Dec. 81.
On this date the worlds first gov
eminent supported, league con-
trolled, calamity relief fund will go
into operation. 1t will start its char
ity work with approximately S84, 1000
in its Golfers.
The league has been nearly eight
years organizing its charity serv-
ice. A convention was drawn up in
1927 establishing an international
relief union for the benefit of pop
ulation victims of calamity.
Not until Persia ratified the con-
vention in October could the league
declare the fund established, the re-
CURED number Of accessions having
been obtained.
WIAA1 -DENtll DAdltS OoiltIlDult
There are at present twenty-seven
states contributing to the fund, in
GLIDING Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Dantzig, Egypt, Ecuador, Finland,
France, Germany Greece, Hun
gary, India, Italy, Monaco, Poland,
Rumania San Marino, Soudan,
= Czechosloyakia, Turkey, VeneZu-
ella, New Zealand, Great Britain
and Northern Ireland, Luxem-
burg, Switzerland, Yugoslavia and
Persia.
Membership in the union is open
to all states, whether or not mem
bers of the league, League states,
on adhering, are required to con-
tribute a sum which represents a
certain portion of their yearly
dues.
Private Donations Made
Private individuals also can par
ticipate through the purchase of
shares at TOO Swiss francs.
When the fund is better known
the league expects that many for
tunes will be left it for charity dis
tribution. Private donations also
are accepted.
The relief fund, as conceived by
the league, is a sort of international
insurance society for the protec-
ton C distressed populations. 1t
is designed to assist the immediate
mobilization of funds in the event
of great disaster, earthquake, fire,
flood. or famine.
Money for the relief of such vic
Tins will be released to the Inter
national Red Cross or National
Red Cross societies. The league
fund is meant to supplement, and
not replace the work of the Red
Cross.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-01
Democratic Discipline
Faces Test on Repeal
Roosevelt Hope for Unity in
Party Is Believed at
Stake.
BY RUTH FINNEY
Times staff Writer

WASHINGTON, Dec. Franklin
D. RooSevelt's chances of success in
one of the most difficult tasks he
has set himself-that of welding the
Democratic party into a cohesive,
disciplined unit-will be tested the
day congress opens, in the house
vote on repeal.
If the pledge of the Democratic
platform for immediate resubmis-
sion of the eighteenth amendment
is to be fulfilled, southern Dem
ocrats from dry districts, must vote
for it.
The two-thirdS majority necessary
for adoption, can not be obtained in
any other way in the present con-
greSs.
Recognizing this, Speaker John N.
Garner, and other leaders close to
Roosevelt, are impressing upon
Democratic representatives, as fast
as they arrive in Washington, the
necessity of choosing at once whether
they will take a stand as representa-
tives of a district only, or as rep
resentativeS of a party definitely
pledged to broad national policies
which an overwhelming majority of
the nation has Endorsed.
A dry vote Monday, they urge, will
indicate a decision to be district
congressman only.
Representatives who must make
this decision are finding the problem
difficult one. They are weighing
their chances of survival at the next
election, if they offend a majority OF
the people in their district on the
one hand, and if they offend a
powerful party organization On the
other
Many of them are hoping to steer
a safe course by following a vote fol-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-01
DEATH CLAIMS
". ]. WEMMER
Retired Cigar Manufacturer
SuCCumbS Here.

William ]. Wemmer, 10. retired
cigar manufacturer, Of Indianap-
oils and Miami Beach, Fla, died
Wednesday in his home, $500 Wash
ington boulevard. Death was at
tributed to heart disease.
Born in Wurttemberg, Germany,
in 1862. he came to the United
States in 1878. He entered the
cigar manufacturing business in
Lima, o., with his brother, Henry
G. Wemmer. and Henry DIESEL He
retired in 1929, and came to In
dianapolis.
He was married in 1887 to Helen
Rieckert of Lima. She died many
years ago. He was married in 1920
to Mrs. Emma H. Kevers of In
dianapolis
Mr.. Wemmer was member of
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-01

lures to the governments income
whatever it may be, without fur
Their increase in taxes.
This may involve ever more saw
ing than the 25 per cent pledged
il the Democratic platform.
But whatever the total. Mcclellan
believes it should be arrived at by
careful consideration of where cuts
may best be made, without fixing
an arbitrary sum to becut from
each government department.
AS beginning he. suggested:
Elimination of ocean and airmail
subsidies, including lighting of air
ways and construction of airports
SIS 900 900.
Elimination of the shipping board
construction fund, $35,000000.
Elimination of special mailing
privileges and rates for magazines,
SIS ,0OO,0O0
Cuts in army and navy appro-
priations, 100000.
Reduction Of public building op-
erations by $75,000,000.
Elimination of useless bureaus
$685. 600. 900.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-01
DECORATORS IN FARLEY
National Construction League Plans
Are Outlined.

Plans for organization of the
Construction League of America, to
be a clearing house for all branches
of the contract building industry,
were outlined by c. H. Norman, In
dianapolis, to members of the In
diana council, Master Painters and
Decorators, in convention at the
SEVERN.
Norman also outlined details of a
reorganization plan advocated by
the organization.
E. J. Bush, Peoria, ILL.,, general
secretary-treasurer, was to speak at
the closing session today. Officers
we're to be elected during the day.
Eugene Drummer, Fl Wayne, is the
refining president
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-01
VAST CUTS IN
U. S. EXPENSES
ARE PROPOSED
1886, 100000 in ECono.
mics Suggested to Com
mittee by Mcclellan.
BY RUTH FINNEY

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-Sena-
tor Mcclellan Dem, Tenn sug-
gested economies amounting to
$685., 100000 to the senate economy
committee at its first session today.
Mcclellan, who led last years
fight for a 25 per cent cut in all
appropriation bills as they came to
the senate, approached the econ
omy problem from somewhat diff
ferent angle this year.
The end he now has in sight is
reduction of government expendi-
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PAGE 8

Woodstock Country club and In
dianapolis Athletic club. He also
belonged to clubs in Lima, Miami
Beach and Columbus, o.
The body will be in Flanner &
Buchanan mortuary today. It will
be taken tonight to the home Of
his daughter. Mrs. Thomas H.
Schoonover Of Lima.
Funeral services viii be held at
10 Saturday in the First Reformed
church Of Lima. Burial will be in
Lima.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-01
resubmission by immediate efforts in
their districts against ratification Of
the repeal amendment.
STOP COLDS
QUICK
in the Dry Stage!

A cold should be treated promptly
the first "a hours. This is why: A
cold ordinarily passes through three
stages. The Dry Stage, the first "a
hours; the Watery Secretion Stage,
from l to 3 days; and the Mucous
Secretion Stage. Once cold gets
beyond the first stage it is far more
difficult to relieve.
Relief comes quickly if you take
Groves Laxative Bromo Quinine
Immediately - because this cold
remedy does the four things neces-
sary. 1t opens the bowels-kills the
cold germs and fever in the system
relieves the headache and grippy
feeling-tones the entire system and
fortifies against further attack.
No worry about what you're TAX
ing when you take Groves Laxative
Bromo Quinine. 1t contains no mar
cotics and produces no bad after
effects. Does not upset the stomach
or make the head ring. For years
Groves Laxative Bromo Quinine
has been the standby of thousands
in the treatment of colds and
grippe. You're playing safe when
you take this famous cold tablet!
Every drug store in America sells
Groves Laxative Bromo Quinine.
Handy, pocket-size box, cellophane-
wrapped. Beware of substitutes.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-01

Higher price paid by mills for
newspapers has made it profitable
once more for the householder to
save the family journal, says the
department of commerce.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-01
AUTOS ARE HIS PAWNS
ST. Car Man Is CityS King of Chess
TRAFFIC is jammed by a
i stalled truck on North I'LL

TRAFFIC is Jammed by
Il stalled truck on North Illi-
nois street.
A street car full Of passengers
can not move. Autoists honk
hours impatiently for "gangway."
Stepping from the tram is OPP
orator 834 He works deity,
shove to the truck, a motion to
the line of autos, and the traffic
jam is unsnarled.
He makes it look easy. But why
shouldn't he Operator 884 is the
city's best chess-player. He has
beaten college professors at their
own game. He has taken chess
writer's for trimmings. He has I'M
tangled chess moves that only an
expert could unravel.
He is Dick Smith to the In
dianapolis Railways company's
barn at Mclean place but to the
chess world he is u. Martinella."
TEKYLL-HYDE have little on
y Smith. At his home, 1881
North Illinois street, after work
hours he's busy over his chess
board, playing the moves in one
of the 1874 games he now has I'M
derway by mail.
He spends S. to Sc week on
postage keeping up with his
games with experts in every Sec
ton Of the nation.
But when he leaves his car
barn at p. m. to go out on his
run" his chess-men are traded
for a money-changer, and his
problems become the tangles of
traffic instead of chess.
Smiths distinction may reach
new heights, for it is believed that
he has invented the first Amer
lean chess gambit.
Now a gambit in chess is like a
conventional lead in bridge. It's
the first three or four moves
opening the game. Gambits date
back to the fourteenth century
and so far as known America has
never given a gambit to the chess
board. Europeans have handed
down the gambits.
4 ND it's "Martinella's gamit"
L N he's calling it that-that
brings DR.. Emanuel Lasker into
the life of the Indianapolis street
car man.
Lasker is to chess what Tilden
is to tennis, Ruth to baseball,
Dempsey to boxing. He's the
master.
Smith was Lasker's pupil in New
York. LaSker taught him without
cost.
Age crept on Lasker, but despite
his age he continued to battle
the chess champs" of all nations.
A Cuban, Jose Capablance, beat
him when, as Smith says, HE
was so damned old he couldn't see
a chees board"
But, and heres where Smith
comes in, if Lasker had had the
gambit invented by his pupil he
would have beat Capablanca the
day they played.
II
IT'S years too late, now. But
Il one thing it will do, if the
National Chess Federation of st.
Louis, recognizes it and that is,
break up a lot of those queen
side openings. It'll give the
white pieces an attack on the
black that will be almost unbeat-
able. If Lasker had had it, there
might have been another story in
his battle with Capablanca. The
Cuban won wecause he played for
draws He won two games and
the rest we're draws in his tilt
with Lasker," Smith explains.
The street car man is modest
about his feats. He tells with
reticence of the time he beat
professor of mathematics at Drury
college, Springfield, Mo, in
chess tourney.
In twenty years of playing chess
Smith has played approximately
5000 games by mail The moves
are sent on penny post cards.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-01

Air transport companies expect
that new aids to air navigation viii
enable them to maintain schedules
during the coming winter more
closely than in past winters.