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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-22
Reserves Decision
 in Power Case

Judge Frederick M. Peasiey re- served decision on the motion to make more specific the complaints of Helen Antman and Raymond Hine against the Connecticut Light & Power Co. following a hearing in superior court today. The suits followed condemnation sproceed- ings of the Power Company in taking over property for construct tion of extension lines from Bulls Bridge to Waterbury last year. These proceedings were hotly con tested by Professor Albert R. Levitt of Reading insurgent repub- lican candidate for governor two years ago. He was not In court today. eft
 The suits seeks. recovery Tor damage to their property caused by the Power company in building their extension lines. Attorney William E. Thoms, appearing for the Power company brought the motion. Attorney N. R. Bronson, represented the property owners.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-22
ROCHESTER PLAN
 FOR UNEMPLOYED
Nothing More Than an Inc fringement of System
 in Use Here
JUST ANOTHER NAME

The so-called Rochester Plan" that has been sanctioned by Presi- dent Hoover's National Unemploy- ment committee is expected to be explained by one of the members of that committee at a meeting of the executive committee of Corp. Coyle Post, American Legion at its meeting next Tuesday night at the Legion home. The plan has been put into force at Hartford, New Britain, Meriden, West Hartford and one or two other cities in the state.
 Either Joseph Treadwell of Dan bury, state chairman of the conn mittee or r, T. Hollenbeck, mem. Der of the national committee will explain the plan in Waterbury next week. Both men have been in consultation with leaders of the Legion in this city and are anx- ious to get 1t started here.
 The plan calls for employment of men for at least four months period. This was first started in Rochester, N. Y. and was adopted by the national unemployment committee. The American Legion and the American Federation of Labor are behind the movement. There are at least half dozen other organizations supporting the plan.
 The system organized in Water bury Is said to be the most practi- cal of any of them, and while 1t may be called by other names in different places. 1t Is believed that the idea had its beginning in this city. It has worked well so far, and if others find it to their ad- vantage to use 1t the least they mights do is give credit where credit Is due.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-22
DON'T QUOTE ME
(By The United Press)

Washington, March 22-(UP)-- For the moment, at least, Fiorello II. LaGuardia Is booted and spurred and riding strongly In the saddle in the house of representa- tives. His leadership, more than that of anyone else, induced the House to tear to shreds the tax bill so carefully drawn up by It's more conservative ways and means com mittee.
 LaGuardia has been in congress for some l5 years. His parents were Italian born. He himself Is a native of New York city, but, strangely enough, he obtained his elementary education in Prescott, Ariz, and Is graduate of the Prescott High school. Then he re- turned to New York and was grad uated as Bachelor of Laws from New York university In 1910.
 There Is nothing orthodox In his career. Before beginning to prac- tlce law he held such unusual po- sitions us interpreter at Ellis Island, New York, consular agent at Plume. Hungary. and attache in consulates at Trieste and other places.
 He first was elected to congress in 1917 from the 14th district of New York Later he was elected from the goth district, which he now represents.
 But In the congressional direc- tory, where by the way he gives no autobiography of himself, he records that he Is a resident of Brooklyn. No part of his district Hes in Brooklyn.
 During the war he joined the aviation section of the American army and as a major commanded the American flying forces on the Italian front. Aviators still relate that he was a daring fighter and a fine commander, but he couldn't learn to make a graceful landing. They speak of the "LaGuardia two point landing" which they de- scribe as being made 'on one wing and the tail-skid."
 LaGuardia stands about five feet six and weighs about 165 pounds. His complexion is decidedly swar- thy. His hair is black. He wears is combed close to his head and parted little to the left of center. He wears dark blue clothes and blue or black ties. His eyes are brown.
 He doesn't rise to speak. He bounces. He puts tremendous en- ergy into his oratory. bounding around, crouching. rising on his toes. and swinging his arms.
 He is noted in a parliamentary way for three things. He has an amendment for about every im- portant measure that Is offered. He always votes for other peoples amendments-ther gaining a measure of support for his own.
 He is a chronic objector when bills are up for passage by unani- nous consent. being ranked with Blanton of Texas and Stafford of Wisconsin.
 He is given to theatrical ges- lures. Once. when engaged in a fight against prohibition. he made beer publicly in the house office buiidin.
 One day while making a speech against "monopolies" he drew q , fresh pork chop from his vest pocket. yaved it before the House and told how much he paid for ii and how much the farmer wno ra ised the pig received.
 In 1929 he married his secretary 1 She continued as his secretary
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-22
Gardner Heads
 Parcel Post Branch
Special Clerks to Handle Business-Figures Here
 Gratifying to Washington

latter as part of the countrywide efforts to increase parcel post bus mess. and as a prelim to placing into effect the increased parcel post rates.
 Director Harraman was very en- thusiastic about this city's show ing. pointing out that Waterbury had post office revenue of $5O2,- 900 for 1881. The average post of- flee figures showed q seven per cent decrease in December 1881 compdred with figures year pre- vious, while Wuterburys figures stood out because they actually showed q 20 per cent increase in- stead of q decrease.
 Postmaster Colgrove In aiding this nationwide campaign will visit public schools of the city soon and deliver addresses explaining the postal service in general, the par eel post division in particular and demonstrate how to prepare pack ages for mailing properly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-22
DEFENDANT WINS DIRECTED VERDICT
Move Follows Presentation Of
 Plaintiffs Case
SIO.O Sought By Woman in Sidewalk Suit Which
 Originally Had City as O-Defendant-Confused Testimony Influences Court in Decision

the defendants building. She al- legged sch was injured internally when she slipped on the ice-cover- ed sidewalk. The City of Water bury was named co-defendant in the suit but Corporation Councel Charles s. O'Connor moved that the city be excused as party de- fendant. Judge Els also granted this motion when trial of the suit started
 Attorney A. w. Hummel appear. ed for the plaintiff and argued against the granting of the deiend- ants motion. Attorney Bronson pointed out that the plaintiff ap- oeared to be confused as to just where she fell and that she was not positive that the fall occurred on the walk in front of the defend- ants property.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-22

Special Clerk Herbert l.. Gard ner of the Waterbury postoffice, has been designated supervisor ol the local parcel post business, It was announced this noon by Post master Albert N. Colgrove. The designation has been approved by Washington postal authorities and becomes effective immediately.
 As parcel post supervisor he will solicit parcel post business from large and small shippers here, make suggestions and inresti ga tions toward improving service have charge of packing and inves- tigate and straighten out whatever complaints may be received.
 Jess Harraman, director of the U. s, parcel post division, of Wash ington, D. C., attended yesterdays s conference at the postoffice and com plimented the local postoffice head for his selection of Gardner Ralph E. Deakin, assistant inspec- top to Harraman, accompanied the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-22
New Lindbergh Story Was Furnished By
 Wartime Navy Flyer

llopewell, x. Jo March 29-(U P)--II. Wallace caldwell, wartime navy flyer and former president of the Chicago Board of Education. "ls working us m invest igator in the Llndberah Kidnapping case and beloieves he Is in posslsslon of the most Important evidence yet locat- ed.
 Caldwell has been In the case since last Thursday and was at the Lindbergh residence today.
 "f posses certain information which I believe will be of great value." Caldwell said. "I present. ed 1t to Colonel and Mrs Lind. bergh, to. Colonel Schwartzkopf and to Governor A. Harry Moore.
 This information is the best yet and 1 am not working alone on it.'
 Beyond that he would spy noth- Ing. He arrived In Trenton from Chicogo on Thursday morning and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-22

A directed verdict in favor of the defendant was ordered by Judge Arthur F. Els in the $10,OOO dam age suit of Nora Yasinsky against Justin and Annie Grinciunas in superior court to-day. Evidence for the plaintiffs side Of the case had been completed when counsel for the defendant moved for teh dl- rected verdict and got it.
 Attorney Richardson T. Bron- son, appearing for the defendant argued the plaintiff failed to prove her case. The plaintiff alleged she was severely injured in q fall on the sidewalk in front of the defend ants property at 13 Green street, January 27. 1880. She charged the fall resulted from an accumulation of ice and snow that came from
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-22

George Moore Pritchard an amend ment petition in his contest to un- seat. Senator Bailey, democrat, North Carolina. He alleged irreg- ularities in the 1890 election.
 John w. Davis appeared before a senate subcommittee in support of the Cutting Bill to permit aliens to be naturalized even if they ob- ject to bearing arms in time of war. Davis also appeared before the su- preme court as special counsel for the senate in it's custer move against George Otis Smith, chair man of the federal power com mission.
 Governor Pinchot of Pennsyl- yania endorsed federal regulation of the bituminous coal industry in a letter read into the record of the senate subcommittee considering the Davis-Kelly bill.
 The house expenditures commit tee favorably reported a bill re- quiring the purchase of domestic supplies and materials for all fed eral building operations. The measure further .stipulates that such a provision shall be included in all government contracts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-22
Stocks Fell Away Off In The Market
 And Lost 3 Points
Cotton Too Lost More Than 50 Cents Bale-Ameri-
 can Telephone Made the Widest Decline

Sales to 1:30 totaled 100000 shares of which 131,So0 shares were for Kreuger and Toll. In the corresponding period yesterday. transactions for the whole market amounted to 600,000 shares.
 Kreuger and Toll came out 23.- 900 at 1 1-S off 1-4 and later equaled it's record low at on & black of S2,000 shares, the largest outside of an opening block ever traded on the Stock Exchange. Kreuger around p. m. was hold ing at 1 Is in quieter turnover.
 Steel common rallied slightly from its low of 41 1-S off 1 3-4 net and American Telephone made a partial recovery of a loss of nearly points. Railroad shares regis tered losses ranging to more than a point and so did utilities. Motors continued weak with General Mo- tors at new low for the present shares at 17 1-2 off 5-S.
 The bond market was active and irregular with U. s. government is- sues holding firm.
 Eastern Liquidation in the Chic ago grain pit sent wheat down 2 1-2 cents bushel from the pre-. vious close. May wheat touched 52 7-S cents a bushel, new low since October 10 and only 1-S cents above the low on the crop. Other grains broke with wheat, the March, May and July corn positions selling at new lows on the crop.
 Weakness in wheat acted against the stock market. Railroad shares were depressed on information that so far AZ railroads have asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to approve loans aggregating $356,- 59S.657 from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. So far $53. 991.255 In loans has been made to 17 roads.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-22
France Is Suffering
 Crisis In Finances
 Is Paris Statement

ic crisis and imitation of govern mental spending. which increased 55, ,1S5. 5.000,00O in 1892. National defense costs increased 100 per cent, social developments iS5 per cent and economic development 1S5 per cent.
 The necessary income will be obtained by increased duties. such as 400,000,000 francs from in- creased import duties and 2S0.00O.- 900 from the compensating 15 per cent surtax on goods originating in countries with decreased currencies, Premier Andre Tardieu and Fin ance Minister Pierre Etienne Elan din will defend the government in a critical financial debate In the senate on Thursday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-22
Superior Court
 Short Calendar
Will Be Held Thursday on Account of Good
 Friday

The short calendar session of superior court will be held Thurs day morning of this week instead of Friday the usual day. The ad- vancement is due to Friday being Good Friday. One uncontested di- vorce action Is dated for trial. 1t Is the suit of Bertha Champagne Dwyer against John j. Dwyer and Is sought on grounds of cruelty.
 A motion to set aside the defend. ants verdict in the suit of Mabel F. Lawson against the City of Wa. terbury Is also stated to be heard. the city was awarded the decision in the suit when Judge Frederick M. Peasley granted motion for a directed verdict.
 Several motions affecting the receivership of the Merchants Trust Co. will also be heard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-22

conferred immediately with Gov ernor Moore. He then went to the Lindbergh residence where he spent the entire day and that night he left on hurried trip 10 Chica- sa
 He was back In Trenton yester. day morning reaching the city be- fore : o'clock. He went to the governors office again, and from there went to the IIndbergh home. He spent most of yesterday con fcrring with the Lindberghs and las, night made trip to New York.
 From q source other than Cald- we'll, 1t was learned that while in New York last night. he was try. Ing to get in touch with Salvatore spitale and irving Bitz. underworld figures designated by Colonel and Mrs Lindbergh as go-betweens in negotiations for the return of their Kidnapped baby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-22

Paris, March 22--(UP)--De- spite foreign opinion to the con- trary, France Is suffering q crisis ili her public finances. Abel Gar dey, tho senate budget reporter, announced to-day.
 The 1930-31 budget was deficient. approximately 2,000, 100000 francs ana the current budget probably wifi entail a deficit of between 2,500,000, ,000 and 3,000.000, 900, and will be increased to 4,000,000.- 900 If German moratorium figures are included, since the treasury guaranteed payment of them, he said.
 The state will be forced to re- sort to public loans to replenlsh the treasury, he added. Gardey blamed the deficit on the econom-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-22
BY ELMER c. WALKER rutend VSraas EvuanCtnl Editor

New York. March 22 - (UP)- Stocks declined fractions to more than points while grains broke sharply and cotton eased more than 50 cents a bale today.
 American Telephone made the widest decline. the remainder or the list being off fractions to more than a point. At 1880 o'clock the Dow-Jones Industrial average was at 78.35 off 1.55; railroad SS.3o off O,44; utility 31.90 off 0.5S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-22
POLICEMEN PAY THEMSELVES

Manchester, Conn, March 22-(UP)-Manchester policemen had their weekly wages to-day because of their mutual benefit fund.- created for illness and death benefits from the proceeds of annual shows The town unable to borrow against anticipated taxes unable to pay the police wages the force borrowed from banks against the security of the benefit fund
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-22

Albert k. II. Miller of Indianap- oils addressed the kiwanis club at their weekly meeting and luncheon today at the Hotel Elton on "Busi- ness Without A Boss The speaker an associate of the Columbia Con- serve Company of Indianapolis, gave a most interesting address which was followed by an open forum during which time countless
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-22
SWEDISH BIBLE PRINTED IN
 1921.

Ogema, Wis-A Swedish Bible. handed down by his ancestors since 1921 is owned by Anton T. Fryk. The Bible. printed by Alof Aloffson in Stockholm. is one or series printed at that time. printed in old Scandinavian script. and containing a number of wood cuts. The paper Is discolored. and many pages are thumb worn. but the print still is readable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-22
CONFIRMATION AGREEMENTS

The following compensation agreements were file dto-day Ut the office of the compensation commls- sioner: Waterbury Farrel Foundry and Machine Company and Patrick Shea of 20 Luke street, head in- jury. S5 weekly: ]. F. Thompson of t79 North Main stret, arm in- jury $S.45 weekly: Dr M. II. Mer- rimun. of Watertown and Ralph Turner of yWatertown, knee injury $15 weekly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-22
Late Bulletins
SPECTATORS TO DECIDE WINNER

London, March 22-(UP)-Jeff Dickson promoter, to-day announced the winner of to-morrows George CookPrmo Camera bout will be determined by the spec tators applause because of failure of the managers to agree on referee suitable to both Following the nouncement the secretary of the British boxing board issued statement declaring that the bout will be il legal if there is referee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-22
AUTO GIVES FIRE ALARM.

Elk City, Okla--A car, owned by Raymond Parman Elk City turned in It's own fire alarm when 0 short in the wiring caused it to blaze. attracted by the continuous blow ing of an automobile horn shortly after he had put his car in the garage, Parman found his auto mobile blazing. The short in the wiring that caused the blaze also affected the horn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-22
SOVIETS SHOT DOWN VILLAGERS

Bucharest, March 22-(UP)-Reports received here to-day from the Ukraine said villagers had been shot down by Soviet soldiers when they resisted at tempts by the soldiers to bells from the village churches One report that 50 residents of the vi lage of Tasc had been killed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-22
DIR. NJ. C. DONOVAN WILL
 LEAVE HOSPITAL SHORTLY

1t is expected that pr Michael C. <. Donovan, superintendent of schools, who was admitted to St Mary's hospital last week, will be released in u few days. The school head was up yesterday and today and feeling In the best of spirits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-22
OLD FIRE HORSE DIDN'T FORGET

Worcester, Mass, March 22-(UP)-"Sparks, retired fire horse, heard fire alarm in downtown Wor cester yesterday and away. Frank w. Preston, ST. the driver, taken to hospital but will recover It the second time within year that Sparks" had responded to an alarm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-22
GAVE LIFE TO SAVE PURSE

Chicago, March 22-(UP)-Landar B. Schrontz, 25, gave his life to save womans purse containing $369 from bandit He fatally shot when he went to the aid of Martha Tesmer 37 struggling outside his home with robber Schrontzs last act was to seize the bandits revolver through which police hope to trace the killer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-22
PLANE AND PEOPLE ARE SAFE

Kingman Ariz, March 22-(UP)-An arpane missing since yesterday with it's pilot and five passen- gers was located in the land 50 miles east of here to-day Tommy Fowler, Richied pilot who crcled over the ship said all the passengers safe He returned here to send help to them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-22

Four persons who arrived by air were among the 2,715 aliens refused permission to land in Great Britain last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-22

Passengers flown across the English channel in December num- bered 1,04S. an increase of about 100 per cent over the same month of 1880.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-22

Average automobile taxes in Germany just now are si3o.i0. in Britain s97.55. and in America s22.l0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-22

Mrs M. Wimbush has been ap- pointed master of the Quantock staghounds in England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-22

Mrs Mary Ann Wilson. who TO- gently celebrated her 10?nd birth- day near Hull, England. has 61 grandchildren.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-24

London has a winter football season. @s fstf ..as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-24
SPANISH VITAL TO SCHOOL CURRICULUM
THIRD IN SERIES OF
 LENTEN SERMONS
At St Margaret's Church By Rev Richard J.
 Bowling, s. J.
 LAST EVENING

The third lenten sermon in a course on "The Catholic Philoso- phy of Life" conducted by Rev Richard J. Bowling, s. J., was preached last night at St Mar ,garet's church. Father Dowling's subject last night was Suffering That Is Love.'
 He took for his text the words of St Paul. who, as explained by Fa- ther Bowling, after his conversion willingly accepted earthly suffer- ings and preached Gods word. in his second epistle to the Corin- thians, For such and one I will glory; but for myself I will glory nothing, but in my infirmities." In a well prepared and delivered ser- mon Father Bowling recounted the sufferings of man from the time of Adams sin.
 He said that very often those whom God loved most he very of- ten caused to suffer most; that no one in this world is exempt from suffering, and that even God as man and His Mother Mary suffered. In addition to physical suffering Father Bowling said there was also mental suffering as great atorment as bodily suffering.
 Next Tuesday night the fourth sermon in the series Divine Effi- ciency" will be preached by Father Bowling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-24
ON-SUPPORT CASE DOES NOT OUTLAW
Habeas Corpus Writ Failed to Secure Release of
 Hans Kragelund
NAUGATUCK MAN

Legal steps taken to free Naug atuck resident, Hans Kragelund. from seven year old charge of non-support went for naught yes- terday afternoon when Judge Ed ward J. Finn turned down habeas corpus writ issued in favor of the accused. The writ was issued to show cause why Kragelund should not be freed inasmuch as the charge against him should be out lawed due to it's seven years stand ing.
 A demurrer against the habeas corpus writ filed by States Attor- ney l.. L. Lewis and argued by his assistant William B. Fitzgerald. was upheld by Judge Finn. It was the states argument that non- support charge is continuing of fense and that the man should be returned to- New Jersey where he was wanted to face the charge. Ex- tradition papers had been honored by this state so there's nothing left for Hans to do but go back in cus-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-24
Donovan Makes
 Statement After
 Return From Meet
Superintendent Sees Vital Need of Language as New Prosperity Dawns and South American Markets Offer Fruitful Field = Washington Conference Educational

safeguard, and one of the chief sources of our spiritual life, our cultural growth, and our material power.
 We began this year by opening up the exhibits, which for this con- vention and for the first time are arranged in a separate building from the one in which the educa- tional meetings are held. That ex- hibit was on Saturday. There is generally plenty of time to view these exhibits although one is not present at the opening. It was on my way down on a Pennsylvania train when this opening took place. I attended two of the meetings on Sunday afternoon. At one of them Edwin c. Broome of Philadelphia, president of the association, in the presence of a goodly gathering of school people and citizens of Washington, placed a wreath at the foot of the monu- ment, commemorating the services of George Washington. At the other, Norman c. Crozier, Super intendent of Schools of Dallas, placed a wreath in memory of our honored dead on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier"