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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-22

To-day his mother, the story goes, is remarried. Her husband does not know of her child who paid the extreme penalty for the murder of Patrolman Frederick Hirsch, wanton1y slain when he found Crowley and his sweetheart. Helen Walsh, parked in their auto mobile on Long Island. Police were seeking the youth for anoth- CT crime.
 The mother until the last day held aloof from her son-and even then she withheld her identi- ty. Eight hours before the young gunman died her message arrived at Sing Sing prison. the only mes sage he ever received from her.
 It was in brown package en- closing a rosary enfolded in note on which were scrawled these words:
 Prom your mother"
 A few hours later Mrs Crowley, the foster mother he had called "mom', left him alone with the rosary. She wept as her two daughters, Mrs Margaret Kennedy and Mrs Alice McNally walked
  steel barred corridors out of the prison doors.
 An automobile whisked the family away in pouring rain. Crowley called a guard, asked for a newspaper, wasn't interested, then called far Warden Lawes.
 "Try to see me again" Crowley said as they clasped hands in part ing.
 Don't know if I'll be able to- Lawes responded.
 You come back or l won't go.' Crowley told him.
 The warden sent some ice cream. Crowley shared 1t with Ruth Brown, Negro woman sentenced to die later.
 9:3O D. m. Crowley told guards he would make no fuss" when he went to the chair. Father John McCaffrey had advised him to pay the penalty without bravado that
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-22
YOUTH WASSH0T BY TWO GIRLS
 AND IS DYING
He Was Taken for Ride in True Gangster Style and Thrown From Auto

Decatur, Ala. Jan 22-(UP)- Jack Carter, 19-year old Pulaski, Tenn, youth taken for ride and shot by two vengeful girl friends. was reported dying in hospital here to-day. A nurse told the United Press the youth could live only flew minutes"
 Carter was found staggering along in a semi-conscious condi- ton near a roadhouse early yes. terday. He was mumbling "they got me-" He said he was stand ing on a street corner when the two pretty girls drove up in an au. tomobile and invited him to go fo, a spin. He had met one of them at dance In Decatur several days previously, he said. so did not hesi tate about accompanying them. The other girl was q stranger. He had hardly entered the car how ever, he told police, when they an. nounced they were going to kill him. He protested but they took him to a deserted spot on the high way, shct him through the chest and showed him from the machine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-22
CICARET SMOKER HAD HIS CHANCE
 TO MAKE KICK
Protest Before the House Committee To-day Be- cause. of Increased Taxation

Washington, Jan 22-(UP)-The cigaret smoker had his day before the house ways and means com mittee to-day when tobacco inter ests protested against Secretary of Treasury Melons proposal to in. crease cigaret taxes. Increased taxes would drive down usage and would reduce rather than increase government revenues from this profitable source. 1t was argued by Junius Parker, New York, repre- senting the Tobacco Manufacturing association of hte United States.
 He contended cigarets are necessity and source of comfort and solace. especially in this time of depression. Motion picture rep resentatives pursued a similar line of argument yesterday.
 Smoking Is poor mans lux ury," he declared. ''In this time of stress the mind revolts against the proposal to deprive the poor and needy of the comfort of tobacco"
 Under Mellon's tax plan. the cigaret tax would be increased from six to seven cents a package. He said the manufacturers profit is only one and one-half cents a pack age.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-22
POSSES SEARCH PINE FOREST IN PENN FOR JERSEY DEVIL
 BELIEVED TO BE MANIAC

Downingtown, Pa, Jan 22.-(UP) A posse to-day beat through 1000 acre white pine forest in search of the Jersey devil" be- lieved to be maniacal human gone native"
 John McCandles, Swarthmore sighted the strange creature. lt resembled Il human form. but ca vorted about on hands and feet, like a monkey. As McCandles and several companions watched, it sighted them in wild alarm and fled into the forest.
 We found footprints" McCan- dles said. "They were made by a human foot. but unusual in size. think the thing may he a man who has been living in the forest so many years he hns become wild. v
 In the last few months the crea- iure has been sighted ir trees and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-22
354 ATHLETES
 IN THE WINTER
 OLYMPIC GAMES
Will Take Place at Lake Placid-United States Enters Most With 98
 Canada Next With 75

Lake Placid, N. T., January 22 (UP) - A total of 354 athletes will represent 17 countries in the 1882 winter Olympic games at Lake Placid, according to the final entry list compiled today. Entries closed last midnight. The United States has entered the most ath- letes, 98, with Canada next in line with 75. The U. S. has entered contestants in all five of the maJoi events and three demonstration events while Canada will be repre- sented in every contest on the win ter Olympic program except bob sledding.
 Norway has entered the largest foreign group of athletes, 25, witf Germany a close second with Fl Other foreign countries which have entered, together with the number of competitions follow: Poland and switzerland, Is each; Japan Is; Sweden and Italy, IA each France IS; Austria and Finland, each; Belgium. Czechoslovakia and Rumania, each; and Great Bri- tain and Hungary, each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-22
WORCESTER AND TOWNS NEARBY
 ARE IN TERROR
Another Fire Attempt Was Tried Yesterday - All Available Policemen Are on Duty

Worcester, Mass, Jan 22-CUP) Many a Worcester county town was guarded during the night a. gainst a firebug held responsible for nearly dozen fires since he inaugurated a reign of incendiarim Saturday.
 Every available policeman was on duty in this city, where the pyromaniac's torch caused destruc- tion of All Saints Episcopal church early Wednesday, with loss esti- mated at upward of $250,00O.
 An attempt was made yesterday to fire the Town Hall in Grafton. only a few miles from here, lead ing authorities to believe that the firebug, wary of Worcester's strong police guard. had turned to the smaller adjacent communities. Shrewsbury, Millbury, Upton, Graf ton and several other villages were given extra police protection dur ing the night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-22
Prohibition Is Not Yet
 Dead In Congress Until
 House Takes Crack At It

After the usual debate, the vote showed the usual overwhelming dry majority. It showed a ma jority. It showed a majority or almost 4 to l. Other tests will show the same result
 Vets were not inclined to agree with Sheppard. They wcr" sorry that the first prohibition vote or the session had to come on the Bingham resolution. Al heart many vets were not in favor Of It because of its unusual nature. lt proposed to inform the states that the senate would welcome any ac- ton on their part looking toward state referendums. There was no precedent for such n resolution. Even the wet leaders conceded itH purpose was not in conformity with good legislative procedure. They confess it was e tactical error to have proposed the resolution m the first place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-22

Pottsville. Pa, Jan 22.-(UP)- Because a 4-year-old girl lay crit ically i'll In Warren hospital here to-day the law-enforcing machin- cry of the federal government was stopped temporarily in the hope of saving her. life Charles Ogitis. convicted saloonkeeper. appeared before Federal Judge William II Kirkpatrick In Philadelphia yester. day charged with violating a parole. He was sentenced to 10 months in the Mercer county jail at Trenton.
 After he left for jail in custody of Federal Probation officer Will liam A. Marks. word arrived at the court that Ogitis' daughter. Evelyn. and wife had been burned Wednes. day night at their home. Evelyn. the message said. neded a transfu. sion and her father wns believed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-22

Washington, Jan 22.-(UP)- Reports that the house would eyade a vote on prohibition at this session of congress were de- nounced on the floor to-day by Rep O'Connor. dem. N. Y.. who said that the anti-prOhibition bloc mas "assurances" that an opport unity would be given for roll call. o- Connor said there would be vote both on the repeal amendment providing home rule for tho states to be submitted on referendum and on modification of the Volstead act.
 The 55 to 15 senate defeat yes- terday Of the Bingham referendum resolution was acclaimed by Sem afpr sheppard. dem. Texas. author of the 18th amendment. as proof Of dry numerical superiority n congress. ft was a test ease, :" Sheppard told the United Press.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-22
BLOND HAIR MAY. LEAD TO ARREST
 OF THE SLAYER
Was Found With Mask Near the Body of Watchman Who Had Been Murdered

Decatur, Mass, Jan 22-tUP)-A long, blond hair and a roll of ad- hesive tape may lead to apprehen- sion of the men who murdered George Abbott, elderly watchman at Beaver Brook mill, in a futile attempt to steal his life savings, Bound and gagged, but with s3,00O hid safely in the lining of his vest. Abbott's body was found in the mill shipping room late Wednes- day night. -..,
 The blond hair was found on d big black mask one of the slayers abandoned beside the body. The adhesive tape which bound Ab- bott's hands and feet was of an unusual size. and investigators hoped to find the merchant from whom the slayers purchased it, They have learned of an incident which probably prompted the rob- bery plot. In the presence of some 125 mill workers few weeks ago, Abbott dropped an envelope in which he kept his life savings. Someone who saw him drop it or heard of the incident plotted the robbery, 1t is believed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-22
DEMOCRATS READY TO
 ORGANIZE
Members of Town COm- mittee Will Meet Thurs day Night and Will Take Measures to Elect An. nual Officers

Organization of the Waterbury democratic town committee, in preparation for the coming meet ing of the Connecticut central committee, will take place next Thursday night, Chairman John H. Crary announced this morning. The session, which will be held at the Mattatuck Country club, will be featured by the election of off, cers for the coming two years and the launching of this city's drive for recognition in the coming state concention of the democratic party at which delegates to the national convention will be elected.
 Chairman Crary is to be re- elected for another term of two years at Thursdays meeting. 1t was definitely ascertained today. Other officers of the town commit tee, now holding offices, will be re- elected. They include: Vice-chair- man, William Dunleavy; secretary, Dennis J. Clancy; treasurer, Will liam J. Downey.
 Mayor Frank Hayes, Controller Daniel J. Leary, Police and Fire Chairman Henry Minor and other leaders of the party will be the guests of the town committee Thursday night at the organization session. Chairman Crary will call the meeting together and remarks
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-22
Winnie Ruth Judd Faces New Ordeal
 In Court To-day
Exhibits Are to Be Shown and They Are Not Very Pleasing Sight = Got Angry Yesterday When Doctor Told His Story
BY GEORGE H. BEALE Press Stan Correspondent

United Press Stan Correspondent
 Phoenix, Ariz, Jan 22.-(UP)--,, Winnie Ruth Judd may be forced to view exhibits to-day that re- 'volted even experienced criminolo. gists who discovered the bodies or her former girl friends.
 The states rapidly presenting its case on the charge that she murdered Agnes Anne Leroi, planned to present exhibits from the luggage in which the bodies of Mrs Leroi and her roommate, Miss Hedvig Samuelson. were sent from Phoenix to Los Angeles.
 These exhibits included blood stained clothing of the victims, shells of the cartridges that took their lives. medical instruments supposedly used in dismemberlng the body of Miss Samuelson and' 1t was reported, photographs of the bodies before they were taken from the suitcase and trunks.
 The exhibits were to be identi- fled by half dozen Los Angeles witnesses, including the baggage man who thwarted the plan to dispose of the bodies.
 The general belief was that Mrs Judd would show little interest In the gruesome exhibits. She mas yawned in bored manner as the state quickly developed It's case. :.
 When court opened 1t seemed certain the prosecution would con-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-22

in chicken GOODS in south Jersey towns. Citizens dubbed it the Jer- sey devil when it eluded all efforts toward capture.
 McCandles and his companions tried to corner the monster. but 1t lunged at them, then fled. He re- turned to Downingtown to organ ize the searching party which to- day entered the forest.
 eve were first attracted to the strange thing by what l would call a subdued animal cry" McCandles said. "I approached the point from which the sound issued and l al- most collapsed when I saw the strange form.
 "It looked like a man. but did not stand erect. |: was cras ling and was impressed by the im- mensc sizc Of the hands. II was covered with either hair or dirt"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-22
NORWALK FUNDS WERE ATTACHED
 BY CONTRACTOR
Suit for $45O,O0O - All City Employees Unpaid and Superior Court Asked to Interfere

Norwalk. Conn. Jan 22.-UP)- Funds of the City of Norwalk were tied up to-day by attachment.
 Corporation Counsel Frederick Lovejoy was to appeal to superior court to-day to have the attach ment lifted so the city would be able to pay city employees. school teachers. policemen and firemen.
 The attachment was made in connection with a suit for $450.0OO brought by the J. P. White com pany of Passaic, N. J.. builders of the city's $2,000,0OO sewage dis posal plant.
 The plant was to have cost S9O0,O0O but extras brought the cost to practically $1,0OO.OO0 more and the city issued bonds with the auth horization of the general as- sembly. City officials have dis puted approximately $400,000 of the additional cost.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-22
D0UCHNUT MAN IDENTIFIED AS THE SHOOTER
Eleven Years Ago a Gun- man Tried to Kill Two Detec lives in New Haven

New Haven. Conn, Jan 22-(UP) Harry Engle, who described him. self as "an innocent Chicago doughnut manufacturer" was iden- tified in criminal superior court to- day as the gunman who shot De- tective Sergeants James Currier and John J. Healy II years ago. Ser geant Currier asserted on the wit ness stand he was positive Engle was the man who wounded him in q Crown street lodging house.
 Police Chief Philip Smith may testify for the prosecution that Engle Is the man who escaped from San Quinten prison. California. after admitting to him there that he shot the police officers here. 1t was indicated. Engle, who claims to be inventor of new type of doughnut. has protested he was arr rested and extradited from Chicago illegally.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-22
LAW DELAYS SENDING FATHER TO JAIL WHILE LITTLE GIRL
 IS LYING CRITICALLY ILL

the only person whose blood would be suitable. When Ogitis arrived at the jail he was immediately told of the need. Marks started for Pootsville. 150 miles away. A police escort awaited the car in Philadel- phia and escorted 1t. sirens scream ing, through the city.
 Meanwhile little Evelyn tossed on her hospital cot and called for Daddy" Her mother sat hysteri- cal in the lobby, wondering why he did not arrive. Finally he did arrive, after a four-hour trip. His blood was tested and found to be the right type for the transfusion But Evelyn. had shown consider. able improvement and physicians decided not to perform trans fusion unless absolutely necessary If she continues to improve. they saId. she win not need the opera ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-22
Installation Of New Archbishop
 Comes Thursday
BURGLARS PUT KIDS TO BED AND THEN
 ROBBED HOME

San Antonio, Texas, January D. (UP) - Two burglars. ransaeking the homs of Samuel Sikora. became SO annoyed hy childish questions from the Si- kora children, that they put them to bed.
 David, 8. and Zelda, 6, fol- lowed the burglars around the house and asking questions. fi- nally one of the robbers said, fits time to sleep, you two had better go to bed.'
 The children obediently fol- lowed one of the men to their bedroom.
 "You had better leave by the back door," Zelda admonished Mamma doesn't want the front door unlocked"
 The burglars left by the back door. taking with them S24 in cash and jewelry valued at SlO0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-22
ALLEGED WIFE SLAYER DIES OF
 BULLET WOUND
Seven Weeks Ago He Used Pistol on Himself, as He Was About to Be Ar= rested

Bridgewate Mass, Jan 22-- UP)-Seven weeks after alleged!y killing his wife, Louis Pima, 36, father of six children, died of d .self-inficted wound at the state farm here to-day. Pima was trans ferred here a week ago from Bris, tol county jail, New Bedford.
 It was alleged that he shot and killed his wife December 8 last after a quarrel. She was found in the road near her Taunton home. A few hours later police found the husband at the home of a friend. When they appeared, Pima shot himself in the head. Pima WAS taken to Morton hospital Taunton, later was taken into court on a stretcher and ordered held for the grand jury on murder charge, and then remanded to the county jail
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-22
SPAIN SMASHED
 REVOLUTION OF
 THE ANARCHISTS
Fourteen Men Still Barri= caded in One House. RebelliOus Miners Led the Revolt
By PEDRO LAGRAVA United Press Stan COrrcspOndcnt)

Madrid, Jan 22-(UP)-A revo- lutionary movement in several towns of Catalonia was put down by government troops with a firm hand to-day.
 The interior ministry announced the movement had been suppressed everywhere except at Berga. where 14 men were barricaded in a house. They were given one hour to surrender.
 Troops arrived at Berga, the northernmost point of the troubled area, and surrounded the house, occupied by rebellious miners. Two miners fled and were captured. They said their comrades inside were well supplied with hand gren- adeS.
 Deportation to the Canary ls- lands of those involved in the movement was decided on by the government. A roundup of an- archists was made in Madrid it. self, with A arrests. Civil guards patrolled Madrid suburbs where syndicalists were trying to persuade building laborers to strike.
 The rebels at Manresa, FigOls and Fallente surrendered, the lat
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-22
Crowley Pays
 Last Penalty Asked Bylaw
Died Calmly in Electric Chair, as He Clasped the Present That Was Sent Him By Mother He Never Knew
LAST WORDS WERE OF LOVE
 FOR THAT UNKNOWN MOTHER
BY SANDOR S. KLEIN (United Press Staff Correspondent

Ossinine N. r., January 22 - (UP) Francis Crowley. boastu hateful 2year old killer who fought only when armed calmly the electric chair last night his hands epng his for the who him that the deserted him bih and remained stranger until death.
 My wh said clearly without of his habtuai bravado lis send my love my mother
 Who that is Crowley did know Where she lived. Why him. he did know that he had story had embttered him. eop ha from grade school days
 Crowleys father policeman His mother housemaid He wasun
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-22
BRITISH SUB
 WENT AGROUND

Bonchurch Isle of Wight, Jan The British submarine Rainbow went ashore in dense fog off here to-day.
 The submarine lay 800 yards from the beach in a calm sea. It was hoped to refloat it at full tide.
 The Rainbow is one of the new est British submarines, with an underwater displacement of 2,O15 tons
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-22
FLYER IS FOUND

Fl Paso, Texas, Jan 22.-(UP)- Otto P. Graf. New York business man aviator, believed lost in the desert east of Fl Paso. was found safe to-day at Dalworth. midway between Fort Worth and Dallas, American airway officials here were informed by their station op- orator at Dalworth over the tele- type system.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-22
Late Bulletins
HARVARD YOUTH GOT 10 DAYS

Cambridge, Mass, Jan 22-UP)-Rchard Lagreze of Boston, Harvard college freshman, was given lo. day jail sentence to-day after admitting hnding o1 guilty on charges of dsordery conduct on public con- veyance. He was arrested January IA as result of disturbance subway train carrying Harvard stu dents home from the Harvard Minnesota hockey game
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-22
DEPRESSION SEEN AS BLESSING

Philadelphia, Jan 22- UP)-The depression, blamed for everything wrong with the country, may be blessing in disguise insofar as the creative ability of the American people is concerned according to Her. man Larson managing director of the Third lnterna- tiona Patent exposition which will be held in the Con- vention hall, February to 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-22
Delegates Study
 Disarmament on
 Board Their Ship

Aboard S. s. President Harding. Jan 22-(UP)-Calm seas aided Dr Mary E. Woolley and Senator Claude A. Swanson. members of the United States delegation to the world disarmament conference to- day in their study of & mass dis armament data prepared by off, cial advisers.
 The delegates also began the task of answering more than 100 letters and telegrams from proml- nent organizations. Dr Woolley Is president of Mount Holyoke col lege.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-22
RATS ROB FARMERS BANK

Fort Wayne, Ind Jan 22-(UP)-Rats literally ate up $25O belonging to farmer near here The farmer brought the remains of the bls hundreds of bits or soed paper to bankers in the hope that they could be restored but the bankers said they had been cheWed into such small pieces Identification would be impossible The rats ate the money while it in dresser drawer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-22
FIREMEN BUILT
 OWN TRUCK

Reeseville, Wis. Jan 22-(UP)-. ReeseviIle needed a new fire truck and had no money with which to buy one.
 Five unemployed members of the volunteer fire department built one that looks like factory made red paint and all.
 Chief II. !. Heath. automobile mcchanic out of q job. directed the work. The s1.o00 that the chassis cost was rrised at fire department pienics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-22
NINE MILLIONS FOR ROADS

Oklahoma City, Jan 22-CUP)-Oklahoma spent more than $9,0o0O00 highway construction in 1881 and will spend similar amount in 1882, according to highway officials More than 200 miles of paving IS planned in 1882 The state will spend $5O0OO0O on paw ing alone Sam R. Hawks chairman of the highway con- mission announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-22
DINNER SAVES MANS LIFE

Waupaca, Wis, Jan 22--(UP)-A hearty dinner, which A. F. Peterson ate recently, probably saved ms life He was uncomfortable after the meal and decided to walk down town instead of following his usual custom of sitting down to read. few minutes later stray bullet entered window in the Peterson home, nlcked his fayorite chair and imbedded itself in the kitchen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-22
SAFETY FIRST AS VICTORIAN DIED

Lansing, Mich, Jan 22-(UPl-Ear Randall motor man of Lansing trolley thought of the safety of his passengers when he felt death approaching. Randall turned to passengers seated near him, said he felt deathly ill., He applied the brakes, brought the car to a stop then sumped to the floor. He was dead.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-22
SHE CAN'T CLOSE HER MOUTH

Detroit, Jan 22-(UP)-When Florence Fraut yawned to-day she opened her jaws so far they were dsocated She was unable either to close her mouth or speak when taken to hospital where doctors set the bones
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-22
METHODISTs DROP OLD HYMNS

Pittsburg, Jan 22-UP)-"Old Rugged Cross and Rock of Ages, familiar to millions of churchgoers will be among the hymns discarded in the modernza- tion of the Methodist hymnal, it was revealed to-day
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-22
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Jan 22- -tUP)-The treasury net balance January 20 was s355, ,252.7S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-22

Here of the chief officers of President Hoovs new stabilize banks and businesses and create conademce Charles of the federal board is chairman of the directors Of the banks building