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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-04
SON OF DOCTOR \. ROBERT WATSON
 WAS PUNISHED
His Father Is Leading Dry Man Son Gets Seven Months for Drunken Driving and 9th 2 r Charges N

~
 Boston, Aug 4.-(UP )-Wycliffe Watson. Fl, son of pr Robert Wat son, secretary or the Lords Day league and prominent prohibition ist, was given seven-month .jap sentence in!superior court here to- day on charges growing out of an automobile accident.
 Arrested at his Newton home early today after being fugitive from justice for a month, young Watson was sentenced by Chief Justice Walter Perley Hall of the Massachusetts superior court to:
 sour, months on hit-and-run charges.
 Two months for drunken driving.
 One month for reckless driving.
 A drunkenness charge was filed.
 The accident occurred in Mat japan when young Watson's car hit and injured Motorcycle Officer John Powers. In court today the youths father pleaded in vain Tor leniency. @
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-04
WOMAN SELLER
 UNDER ARREST IN POISON CASE
Bowery Bum Trapped By New York Detectives as He Came Out of WOni- ans Dive With Bottle of HOCch

New York, Aug 4.-(uP3-De.
 tectives seeking the source of poison liquor which caused "A deaths in a week, to-day arrested Anna Kigin, 49, on a charge of homicide after they had been Nich- olas Kowalewich, 46, enter her place ana leave with bottle of ''smoke". The detectives. who had been ioitering around Bowery hangouts in unkempt and frayed clothing. accosted Kowalewich and drew him into conversation. They said he told them he often bought "smoke''. a connection of alcohol and caramel, at the Kisin place and that sometimes it was good and sometimes it wnsn't. Kowale- wich said that two of his friends who sometimes bought liquor there died last week. tho detectives said. They were Joe Koski. and Teny swell SWsiI. you know how is is,'' the detectives quoted xowaiewich aa sayinR. "Whnt difference does it make to a Bewery bum. We've eet fo drink something" When he offered drink the detectives af- roatod him as q material witness. Mennwhlla Abraham tInkolsteif. n. was awaiting arraienmcnt on c ehalse oi selling donautrsa al. {. InhqI. Police !aid he nAd wfHen '. 1n IadustFIaI alcohol firm hesiilE If It WaH permIgs9hIe co sell denn. liifsf nIooheI Co f{IeverK buAif if fhe hottle were labeled "pollcn'.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-04
independent Party
 Wants Rec cognitio1n
 In Coming Election
The Leaders, William J. Pape and Albert 0. Levitt Designate the Party as the lndepen- dent Republican Party
 May Be Put on Machines Here

Registrars of Voters Henry O. Connor ana Thomas F. Dillane to- day took official cognizance. of the fact that yesterday the Independ- ent Republican party Of Connccti- cut filed with the secretary of state at Hartford a petition for certifica- ton, requesting that the organiza- tion's candidates be included in the list of parties represented on the. voting machines in the Novem- ber election. William J. Pape of this city is. on of the leaders Qf the Independent Republican party of the state.
 Professor Albert o. Levitt of Bedding, insurgent republican in the last state election, Is acting chairman of the party. It will be remembered that under the lead- ership of Professor Levitt and MT Pape the organization put on a strong primary battle here two years ago.
 The Levitt Pape forces went down to defeat. However, the or ganization has not lost its enthu- siasm and it is expected that in the coming state election a strong bid for support will be the aim of the party. The Levitt -Pape forces held much prominence in the state con. vention two years ago and caused the regular g. Q. D. organization
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-04
LAW
 OF SOME NATURE FOR GERMANY
Will Not Be Martial Law But May Put an End to Disorders, and Heavy Loss of Life

Berlin, Aug 4-(UP)-The cab met met to-day and was expected to decide to establish what would be termed q "civil state of emerg- ency'' to put down the political disorders which has vresulted in heavy loss of life and numerous in- juries in recent weeks.
 The emergency would resemble martial law but would be without military tribunals. The govern ment, it was understood. decided to impose severe punishment for possession of arms, and to have disturbers of the peace tried in summary courts. It was decided however, to refrain from proclaim ing a general state of emergency. in which the executive powers would be transferred to the mili-. tary. Prohibition of the commun- ist party is not intended at present.
 Chancellor Franz Von Papen and Kurt Schleicher, minister of de- fense, were not at the meeting, be- ing on a brief holiday. ss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-04
Has Announced d
 His Candidacy
 For Nomination
Will Compete Once More Against Congressman GOss in Fifth District Ran Two Years Ago and Gave the Local Man One Fast Race
POLITICS IN ALL
 OTHER SECTIONS

Attorney Martin Gormley of Naugatuck, former judge of pro- bate, to-day formally announced his candidacy for the nomination for congress on the democratic ticket in the fifth district, of which Waterbury is a part. ExsJudge Gormley was the candidate. two years ago and came very near de- feating Congressman E. w. Goss of, this city. Attorney Edward Mas- colo of this city is also mentioned prominently as possible candl- date for the congressional nomina- ton on the democratic ticket. He ran four years ago against the late Congressman James Glynn.
 Last January ex-Judge Gormley announced his intention of running if it was the desire of the Sdemoc- racy of the fifth district that he be a candidate. He made this statement at a meeting of the Litchfield County Democratic club. At about the same time Attorney Mascolo was endorsed by the local
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-04
PROF PICCARD
 WILL ATTEMPT NEW HIGH MARK
Switzerland Scientist As- cended Nearly 10 Miles on Last Venture .- He. Expects to Go Above That

Zurich, Switzerland, Aug A. (UP)-Professor August Piccard announced today he would com- plete- preparations -on Monday for his next ascent into the statosphere. or upper level of the atmosphere, hoping to reach a height of 10 1-4 miles. /, After Monday. he will await favorable weather and will start before dawn and land in the even- ing.
 The big balloon will carry spe.- cial white-enameled gondola with intricate instruments to study cos mic rays and check the data of last years flight, when Piccard rose nearly ten miles, a helgnt never achieved by man before. It was expected Piccard's observa- tions would be. invaluable in pro- viding data for transatlantic flights through the upper atmos- phere at high speed. project on which numerous aviation experts have been working.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-04
SCATHING>ATTACK MADE BY
 SEABURY IN HIS REBUTTAL
 TO ANSWER OF MAYOR WALKER

Albany. N. r.. Aug 4-(U. p - Legal phraseology which ali but included the word liar" was used by Samuel seabury Tn his scathine rehuttal to James ]. Walkers de. fense against charges he was unit to be mayor of New York City.
 study of the 2o.Oo0-word doeu- ment delivered hero last night to Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt re. veaIed savage attack on the may or's credlbiIlty, Including charges that the d9pper playboy was ;'sulity" of of removal chnrsea, thsf Kia defense was Unworthy of bslief'', and his 'so.cnlled explnn. atIofR n,uei Do Fejecfed.' seapury had filed the renewal charges hins self. Fio had indicted the mayor on .b counts. 'rhlef of which were that he accepted gifts from indisias uais ana eofporniIons interested 10
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-04
MORE EVIDENCE IN THE WENDEL
 MONEY TRIAL
Retired Lawyer Refutes Story of John Morris and Tells of Romance in Life of Original Wendell

New York, August 4 - (UP)- John Gottheb. Wendell. New York's s richest bachelor" of the mauve decade. who kept his maiden sis ters in rigid seelusion and forbade them to marry. was himself the victim of romance, 1t has been re- vealed in the continuation of the $3O. 900. 900 Wendell will contest here. At the turn of the century he paid court to Nellie White house" of Staten Island, according to testimony in surrogate's court where John Morris, Bronx paper hanger, is seeking to establish himself us son and heir of the ec- centric millionaire. Charles c. Goss, Wendell attorney from 1876 to 1907, disclosed the love affair. Under cross examination, he had begged to be excused from answer ing questions regarding Wonders affairs with women. But when Morris's counsel explained that he meant only proper" affairs. the retired attorney told of the Staten Island romance.
 About 1904, he said, Wendell ''paid attention ito a Miss Nellie Whitehouse, whose father was a Wendell tenant. MT Wendell had never spoken to him of the mat ter, he said, but ''it had been pretty we'll understood at the time" Goss declared he had never heard of any relationship, legal Or otherwise. between his employer and Mary Ellen Devine, mother of John Morris. whom Morris says Wendell married in Castle Garden
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-04
SEVEN ESCAPE AFTER KILLING
 PRISON GUARD
Another Guard May Die
 Break Was in Arkansas Stole All Ammunition in the Prison Camp

Tucker; Ark. Aug 4-(UP)-One guard was killed and anothef wounded, when seven prisoners es- caped from the Tucker state prison camp No g., near here to-day. The men, described as "desperate. . stole all ammunition at the camp and armed themselves well before fleeing ion. horsebac ok ito the woods. All guns; left behind were made useless. Else Howell. 25, guard, was killed when he attevnpted to stop the break. Cecil Allen. guard, was seriously wounded by q shot from the prisoners as they lied.
 Ofiicers. from Pine Blufe, the state penttentiary at Little Rock. and nearby prison camps searched the woods They feared an ambush and proceeded cautiously. Arms and ammunition were brought from the penitentiary by Warden s. l.. Todhunter who personally conducted the hunt. A fight seemed imminent when the men are sur rounded. .Etts
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-04

city franchises or. contracts, and that he was financially interested in firms which obtained city contracts.
 Some i've pages of the 62 page rebuttal, or summary of the pre- vious charges Sea'bury filed. were devoted to pitting the mayors own court room testimony against thnt of other witnesses, most of whom were beneficient friends. of the mayor. The .silvery-haired counsel to the Investigating committee de. clared the Walker reply fenied con ciusions drawn from iincontradici. i. ed facts. blended the equivalent of the statute of llmstations. and abused the committee counsel per- senaiIy, The remainder of. the re- btstag was principally Summary of the evidence he already had pres scented In the open hearing, and had cited In hls original charges against the mnf9f'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-04
Hoover Made Change In Cabinet To Aid
 Financial Problem
Secretary of Commerce Lamont Is Out and Roy D. Chapin Is In-He May Be Able to Get Men to Help Money Chest
PLENTY OF MONEY IN THE OCEAN FOR
 EVERYBODY

Washington, Aug A. '(UP)-There is $2S,O00,- 900, ,OOO,OOO,OOO worth of gold in the ocean, accord ing to a study just made by the National Research council.
 This is about $14,O0O,O00 worth for every man, wo- man and child on earth.
 The ocean belongs to everyone, so you are wei come to try to get your share.
 The catch, says the re- search council, is that the best methods so far tried require expenditure of $5O,OOO and several years work to extract $5,00O worth of gold from the sea- water.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-04
Men Were Mustered Out To-day at Johnstown- Old Soldier Spirit in Evidence as C0lors Were Raised for Last Time-They Are All Go- ing Somewhere on Trains Provided for Them
WATERS SCORED
 SECRETARY OF WAR
By JOSEPH s. WASNEY

United Press Sfnm IOrreSpOnueutB
 Camp McCloskey, Johnstowr, Pa, Aug 4.-(UP)-The American flag was raised and the bugle' sounded colors probably for the last time today for the bonus ex- peditionary force-the army was being mustered out.
 Sad. disillusioned men, women and children packed their scanty belongings and started the long journey home-or back to the state from which they came.
 Packing was halted and the packers stood at attention when "Old Glory" was raised. Men stood bareheaded. Children stood at salute. There were tears in many eyes.
 Then the packing was resumed, for at Ferndale, three miles away. train provided by some good samaritan waited to carry 1000 to St Louis and points west "Where Do We Go From Here, Boys.?" one group sang. -
 "What the Hell Do We Careg was the echo.
 So, the army ordered disbanded by their commander, Walter Waters, and their host, Mayor Ed die McCloskey after disease and famine threatened sthe camp. went down with colors flying, not man admitting defeat. The first contingent of 356 in five railroad coaches pulled out for nome" today. 5a | There was no demonstration. l In squad formation the ones | designated to takesthe first special train, marched over lonely road from the camp to Ferndale. s. A band led by, Eddie McClo$kay. Jr. son of the mayor, led the pro- cession playing Hail. Hail the Gangs All Here" "Auld Lang Syne." Marching Throu gsh Georgia" My Country 'Tis of Thee" And "The Star Spangled Banner" I
 During the national anthem, hats were removed. The men stood at attention. then cheered. It was stirring scene.
 The railroad train puffed up to the siding. for there Is no station at Ferndale. s
 The men slid down a, steep bank, women and children were given tContinued on Page p
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-04
OTTAWA CONFERENCE STILL TRYING TO BENEFIT ENGLAND
 AND INJURE UNITED STATES

to have m outline on rates ready soon. Observers agreed American trade would be affected by the pre- ferential tariffs. but said possible losses would be problematical pend. Ing agreement between the two countries. Canada. south Africa and Ireland also were expected to reach agreements which probably would shift small part of United states trade.
 The British delegation's pro. posals to Australia on meat, butter and fruits were considered todny, The Australians. saying they were we'll satisfied, discussed the pro- pesals in conference. The negotin' tons between Australia and ureal Britain were considered the most impertnnt in the conference, and li was believed that the reni success of the conference would depend on them,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-04
LOST FOUR YEAR
 OLD BOY WALKS IN ON POLICE

Springfield, Mass, Aug 4-lUP) Ernest LeClerc, 4, who disap- peared from South Station in Bos- ton May 8, walked into police head quarters along here to-day. short ly afterward police received tel ephone call from woman who said take care of my boy and read the papers,"
 The child told police he had been living. with his mother Tn New York since his disappearance and had been brought here in ar automobile by his mother and two men. The father. Albert LeClarc, Springfield taxicab driver, has been separated from his wife for three years, according to police. The child was with his father when he vanished:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-04
Mixed Signals May Have Caused
 the Train Wreck

Rutland, Mass, Aug 4.-(UP)- Confused signals were believed by railroad officials to-day to have caused the headon collision yester- day of two Boston & Maine freght trains in which an engineer and a fireman were killed.
 < Engineer Edwin T. Young of Worcester and Fireman Fred .Bacher of Northampton were fatal fly crushed in their locomotive cab when It left the tracks after the collision on a sharp curve half. a mile cast of here. Four other trainmen received treatment for minor injuries but were discharged from Holden district hosiptal last night. e
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-04
Miners Were Rescued By
 National Guardsmen As
 They Drew Near The End
GA Hungry Men, With Four Wounded, Had, Been Be- | sieged for AS Hours s-One More Attack Would
 Have Done Trick

cal treatement until the guards men arrived. se.y.l .iy 4
 They were John Pullman. s1. Terre Haute, shot in the side and dangerously wounded. Len Cross man, y2l, Terre Haute. shot In the leg. Gerald Grable. 27. shot in the right. knee. and Elmer Bedwelb 20, Sullivan. shot in the left arm.
 The miners were nearly exhaust cd after being under firoa lmost continuously, they said. for 20 hours. Every man was armed with n rifle. revolver or shotgun. Stacks of hnnd-made dynamite bombs were piled ready for use.
 The mine buildings were rihdled with bullets. Twenty-Five aute. mobiles which brought the men 10 work the morning the siege began torn and battered, by bullets.
 Jnmes Morris, night superinten. dent who took charge when the first attack bsgnp. described the WI 'tcenunusa on Psss s)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-04
ATTEMPT MADE
 TO HAVE BONUS
 MEN STAY THERE
Propagandists Were Busy During the Night and Made Every Effort to Keep Boys in Jchns- town
BY JOSEPH WASNEY United Press Staff Correspondent ]

Johnstown, Pa. August 3-tUP) = Distribution of literature by the Workers Ex-Service Mems League, urging the veterans to remain here. elect their own commanders and march back to Washington when congress re-convenes. spread con fusion today through the B. E. F. camp and delayed evacuation.
 After 356 men and women had left for the west on one B. and O.. train, the remaining 5000. stirred by the propaganda, remained at camp. milling about and discussing the mimeographed bulletins to veterans which the group. de- scribed as communistic. had dis tributed.
 The special E. and o. train for the west. scheduled for depart ure at 8 q. m. was re-scheduled to leave at H. since men had begun discussing the propaganda instead of forming in lines to entrain.
 Distributed during the, night. the bulletin caused wave of un- rest which spread like wild-fire. The document implied thct Com
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-04

Ottawa, Ont. Aug. 4-(uP)- Great Britain assumed charge ut inc Empire Economic Conference today after days of waiting Tor specific proposals from her domin- ions on how to balance trade TOT the gain of all concerned. British anthracite exports were among the more important discussions with the moth TT country seeking to m. crease the output to canndn rom 900, ,00O to 100000 tons. It was argued that the Canadian market is biz and getting bigger. British coal men said they did not believe the American market would he af- feeted by the extent of the british' Canadian Increase.
 Another important topic was that of preferential cnnadiAn tnrlifs tor Britain on textiles. 'bnne inetiils hnn chemicals. Prime Minister N. V iiehnett, of Canada, w'as expected
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-04
AUNT MARY
 106 TODAY

Lansdale, Pa. Aug 4-CUP)-- Aunt Mary celebrated her 106th birthday to-day in her large stone house at Montgomery Square. where she has lived for 97 years.
 Miss Mary Knapp. the Aun: Mary of Montgomery Square. was informally lat home" to scores of trends who called during the day to pay their respects. ar
 She is quite active and enjoys the best of health.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-04
RY STEVE RICHARDs

United Press stan COrrcsfNDnuS
 Terre Haute. Ind. Aug 4.-tUP), National guardsmen to-day res. cued ca griniy. hunger-weakened men, including four wounded. from the Dixie Bee coal mine where they had been beseiged nearly 4s hours by $500 angry unio.. pickets. .
 The line Of pickets melted away in the darkness us the 250 troop. CTS approached but firing con- tinued until tho guardsmen were within 500 yards Of the scene.
 Tho powder- begrined mine dc. tenders told the troopers they hna arrived Just in time.
 we had given ID hope of q rescuc" tho miners aaid., "our ammnnition was nearly exhausted. The fire from tho picket lines was fierce. if they had attacked tis asaln' y we could not have beaten
 The four men wounded I'ussday nfternoon. had received no ncdl-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-04
VILE SELL SOME BANK
 HOLDINGS
Receivers for Merchants
 Trust Co Given Permis-
 sion to Sell Securities
 Segregated for the Safety of Trust Deposits

Judge Carl Foster. in decision handed down today in the local su- perior court, empowered the Citi- zens. and Manufacturers National bank, receiver of the Merchants Trust company, to sell securities segregated for safety of trust de- posits held by the latter financial institution prior to and since It's closing. The application for rul- ing by the superior court was filed by Geoge J. Bassett, state bank commissioner, and was heard re- gently, decision being reserved at the time
 The application, offered, formal-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-04
TEAMMATES SET HIM sAFIRE

. Boston, Aug 4-(UP) James Beatrice, Jr, l3, of Revere died Massachusetts General hospital to-day of burns received July 19 when his clothing caught fire after paynlates had sprinked him with gasoline Re were police immediately applied in Chelsea district court for warrants charging his five companions with man. slaughter. Hearing was set for Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-04
FAIRS TO BE HELD

Boston, Aug 4-UP)-At least TIT agricultural fairs will be held in New England this year. the Boston chamber of commerce re- ported to-day. By states the sched'
 uled fairs were listed as follows: Massachusetts 6S, Maine 49. Con- necticut 3S, Vermont II. New Hampshire z. and Rhode Island 4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-04
Then Too Michigan Is Talking Democratic and This Doesn't Sound We'll to Hoover-Presi- dent Is Afraid to Make Another Optimistic Pre- dictiOn on Autos
BY RAYMOND CHAPTER

(Copyright, 1882, By United Press)
 Washington, Aug A. (UP) Y President Hoover has changed his cabinet at critical time by ap- pointing Roy D. Chapin, an auto. mobile industry ace, as secretary of commerce. This is the fourth cabinet change in four years.
 ,Chapins appointment was an- nounced by President Hoover yes terday when he made known the resignation of Robert P. Lamont of Illinois. It was explained that Lanont's private affairs: required his attention. Chapin Is expected to take office. in about ten days.
 Chapin's appointment is signifi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-04
Late Bulletins
QUICK SENTENCE FOR FARMER

Ludington Mich, Aug 4--(UP)---Francis Nash 32 Freesoil farmer to-day pleaded guilty to first degree murder in connection with the killing of IT year old Evelyn Sanford last Saturday night and was sen tenced to life Imprisonment at Marquette pententlary Nash was brought here from Traverse City this morn ing for arragnment before District Judge Hal l. Cut let large crowd gathered in front of the courthouse and filled the courtroom The crowd greeted Nash with boos and cheered the sentence. Efforts of baifs to restore order in the Nefe uravailing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-04
,cONVICTS KILLED OR CAUGHT

England, Ark, Aug 4-(UP) "A posse to-day cor nered seven convcts who escaped from the Tucker state prison farm killed three of the fugtves wounded two and captured the other unnured Word of the fight was sent here by an official of the prison farm where one guard was killed and another seriously wounded earlier to-day when the convicts escaped.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-04
LAMONT no BE PRESIDENT

New York, Aug 4-( (UP)-Robert P. Lamont, who resigned as secretary of commerce yesterday, will be elected president of the American Iron Steel Insti- ute at its meeting of directors August 18 Charles M Schwab announced to-day. Schwab as chairman VIII remain as chief executive officer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-04
RASKOB AND ASToR IN ALBANY

Albany, N. r., Aug 4-(UP)-John J. Raskob, for er charman of the democratic national committee and the man who promoted Alfred E. Smiths White House aspirations at two conventions and Vincent Astor were among the visitors entertained to-day by Governor Franflin n Roosevelt at the executive mansion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-04
< PENN. LOAN TURNED DOWN

Finance corporation to-day turned down request for a s1OOOO,O0O unemployment relief loan to Pennsyl- vania holding that the state legislature had not done its full duty in regard to furnishing funds for relief purposes 1rsE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-04
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Aug i-tuPl--Tle. treasury net balance on August, was G02,2G9,272.62.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-04

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