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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-04
MELLON WILL BE AMBASSADOR TO
 GREAT BRITAIN
He Has Accepted Vacancy Caused By Resignation of Dawes-Ogden L. Mills May Succeed Mel= lon
By DELBERT CLARK United Press Stan Correspondent

tSsbsNu hSSo totoh
 Washington, Feb 4- UP)- President Hoover has selected An drew W. Mellon, picturesque, mys- terious, and one of the worlds richest men, to be ambassador at London. And Mellon has accepted.
 He succeeds the coIorful Charles G. Dawes, who resigned to become president of the reconstruction A. nance corporation. President Hoov- er's chief weapon in his campaign against the depression.
 IL is generally understood Og- den l.. Mills, undersecretary of the treasury, will succeed Mellon. Mills for some time las shouldered much of the actual burden of the treasury administration. He is looked upon by many as the nov ing spirit in treasury policies.
 The selection of Mellon gives the Court of St James such an Ameri- can ambassador as it probably never has seen before.
 For one thing. Mellon Is an old man-how old, none but his inti- mates know for certainty. His off, cal biography in the congressional directory says he will be v In March. Who's Who adds three rears to that.
 Further, his reticence has been one of the most outstanding per- sonal characteristics since he has oeen in Washington--now nearly II years. He has avoided public contacts. He has entertained when necessary. He has dined out when necessary. Otherwise he has emerged from the luxurious seclu- sion of his richly appointed apart ment with it's collection of Rem- brandts only to walk to work and back.
 Despite his apparent aversion to social functions, Mellon appar- cntly loved being high public of- hcial. He loved being an oracle, having his least word weighed and considered as that of an authority. No doubt he loved being called the greatest secretary of the treasury since Alexander Hamil- ton.'
 Since the depression began that phrase has lost some of it's magic, but Mcllon's words nevertheless still carry weight. Abroad, he IS expected to be looked upon as an outstanding authority on that which now most concerns the west ern World-nnance.
 His appointment will quash the attempt of Representative Patman, democrat Texas, 10 have him busted from the cabinet. Patman some weeks ago rose in the House and impeached Mellon because of his vast industrial connections connections W h 1 C h, Patman charged, violated an old law. No ono expected these proceedings to get far, but they will be dropped now, as the law applies only to secretaries of the treasury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-04
$1O,OOO WORTH
 OF BOOZE SEIZED

Tiverton, K. l., Feb 4-(U. P)-- Whiskey and alcohol valued at $1O,000 were seized by state troop CTS who waylaid q motor truck on Stafford road to-day.
 The driver, who described him. self as Harry Sander of Providence was arrested. The truck, registered as owned by Frank Cordeira of Tlverton, was enroute to Fall River Mass. State police believed the con- traband, consisting of 250 cases. had been landed at Westport har- bor,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-04

New York, February - (UP) - Mayor James M. Curley of Bos- ton sailed today on the liner Lap land for a West Indies cruise af. ter giving the republican presiden- tial nomination to President Hoover "by default"
 Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt, he predicted. would get the demo- cratic nomination that former Governor Alfred F. Smith, is "too intelligent to harbor any delusions
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-04
OLD CORONER
 CALHOUN DEAD

Hartford, Conn, Feb 4-(U. P.) Deputy Coroner and Coroner for 3S years, Joseph Gilbert Calhoun died at his home here late yester- day in his 76th year.
 He was native of Manchester and was graduated from Yale's Sheffield Scientific school. He was admitted to the Hartford County bar in 1880 and served as clerk of police court, special prosecutor, member of the police board and city councilman.
 He left a wife, Mrs Sara (Beach) Calhoun,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-04

Washington, Feb 4--UP)--An- drew w. Mellon discharged q precedent of long standing to-day when, in an informal 43-minute interview with the press, he dis cussed philosophy, politics and the more intimate aspect of his public life.
 The new ambassador revealed:
 That he protested against his original appointment as secretary of treasury and finally accepted with the idea of returning to busi- ness after four years.
 That when he went into office certain senators assured him the prohibition bureau would be trans ferred to the justice department
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-04
PLANS TO RAISE
 LOST SUBMARINE

Portland, Eng. Feb 4-CU. P.)-- Divers studied plans for raising the submarine M-2 to-day, discovered in the wreck-strewn Dead Mans Ray alongside a German U-Boat sunk during the World War.
 The M-2 had been missing since January 26. Rescue vessels had worked over the area where she was found many times, but the sweeps had brought up only sub marine signal flags
 The cause of the disaster had not been determined, nor had divers learned how many of the 60 men aboard the submarine when She dived for the last time were still inside
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-04
|LINDBERCH HAS HIS BIRTHDAY

New York, Feb 4-U. P.)-Col Charles A. Llndbergh was 30 years old to-day, but it was just another day to the famous flyer, who per- sonally celebrates no anniversaries even his own.
 He planned no festivities, for the day was just February to him.
 Lindbergh comes to New York almost daily to his three offices. He serves the Pan-American Airways and Transcontinental and Western Air, Inc, as technical adviser.
 The other office is room in the suite of his attorney, Colonel Henry Breckenridge, where Lind- bergh attends to personal business
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-04

s Over $6,0g0 in back taxes were collected during the past two weeks by Tax Attorney George R. Gull foile, a report to be subimtted by him to the board of finance this afternoon will disclose. The fi- nance commissioners will meet at { o'clock to transact business pending for the past two weeks The financial report on the Silas Bronson Library will also be form ally received by the board
 Under the law all money col lected on back taxes, assessments and water rents, with the interest and lien fees. must go into the sur- plus resource sinking fund. This
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-04
Mayor Curley Goes To West Indies But
 Makes Predictions

about his own chances" and that Newton D. Baker Ifs permanently out of the running"
 As for prohibition, Curley said. 1t was his belief that 1t would he "saddled on the nation for some years to come even though a ma. jority are opposed to It."
 In time, however. he added. the 18th amendment will be removed from the constitution by action of the states.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-04
THEY BARCAINED
 WITH BANDIT

Chicago, Feb 4-(U. P.) - Two sisters bargained with a bandit and when they were through talking he took $100 cash instead of $5,000 worth of jewels.
 The bandit entered the Gold Coast apartment of Mrs Mildred F.. Olson who was entertaining her sister, Mrs Elizabeth Lebhart, Mill waukee. He demanded their jew els. The women begged that the gems be spared.
 "Give me $500 and I won't touch the jewelry," he said. The women argued him down to $100 cashed a check and sent him on his way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-04
FREE LICENSES
 FOR MARRIAGES

Los Angeles, Feb 4.-(UP)-- Prospective brides and bridegrooms beamed happily when Los Angeles county announced that henceforth there would be no charge for mar riage licenses.
 But smiles turned to frowns when a joker in the ruling was revealed.
 The licenses will be free, but ap- plications, hitherto untaxed, will cost S2, the former license price.
 On the basis of 1900 applica- tions last year for which licenses were never issued, the county eX- poets to add $2,800 revenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-04
BY ELMER C. WALZER United Press Financial Editor

New York, Feb 4-OUP)-The stock market to-day failed to make any progress, with prices ir- regular fracttonally around the fourth hour.
 Steel common opened at 39 3-4, rose to Al and then reacted to 40 of 3-4 net around 2 D. m. At that time Auburn was at 124 off 1 5-8; Case 34 3-4 off 3-4; Union Pacific "A off 1; American Telephone 113
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-04
Gargle Aspirin for Tonsi|itis
 or Sore Throat

A harmless and effective gargle may be prepared by dissolving three to five Bayer Aspirin tablets in one-third glassful of water Gargle thoroughly, allowing q It, tie to trickle down throat. Repeat into two hours as necessary.
 Be sure you use only the genuine Bayer Aspirin, marked with the Bayer cross; beware of substitutes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-04
STOLEN CAR FOUND
 ON COOKE STREET

A LaSalle car, stolen from the garage of Rowley W. Phillips of Prospect street and used in two attempted burglaries near Glaston- bury and East Granby early this morning, was recovered today on Cooke street, near Fulton Park. There was no clue to the identity of the three young bandits who borrowed the machine for a tour about the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-04

bill brought the necessary down. state votes for its passage. shan ahan told members danger of riot ing and martial law would be ser ious if relief work was curtailed. Mayor Anton J. Cermak consider ed calling for state troops in the measure was defeated, Shanahan declared.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-04
BY RAYMOND CHAPTER | rnitcd Press Staff COrTcsDOndcnt

Washington, February --(UP) - War has been declared on the Stacker Dollar"
 President Hoover has called up- on American citizens as q patriotic duty to bring $500. 900, poo out of hoarding and put 1t to work in q war against depression"
 He urged all hoarders to put their dollars to work-either "by conservative investment or by de- posits in sound institutions"
 These dollars are hidden under mattresses, in stockings, cookie
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-04
Snow Squan
 This Afternoon
Some Claim It Will Turn to
 Rain Before Night

It started to snow this afternoon with all the appearance of enough of the white flakes falling to make lots of work tomorrow cleaning and sanding sidewalks. Somebody who claims to judge of weather conditions remarked that it will turn to rain before night. but there is nothing certain about that. So far there has been very little snow this winter, but people may have more than they will care for of 1t during February and March.
 The big blizzard of 1888 did not show up until March 12, so that those who are figuring on no snow to speak of this winter had better wait few weeks longer before making predictions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-04
DIES OF HURTS

Cleveland. O.. Feb 4-(UP)- Francis II. Rust, 34, reserve air mail pilot who was found in the wreckage of his plane Tuesday, 1G hours after he crashed on the Kalamazoo. Mich. Chicago run died to-day at Kalamazoo trans American Air Lines officials an nounced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-04
WORLD ATHLETES TRAIN AT
 PLACID

Lake Placid, N r., (UP)- Athletes from all over the world are in training here for the. Third Olympic winter games which will be held February 4 to 12. The rinks. ski jumps and toboggans are clogged daily.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-04

USES SAME PLATE 32 YEARS
 West Stockbridge, Mass.--Ever since he was married in 1899 George R. Root has eaten from tho same plate. During the 32 years, he estimates, he has enjoyed more than 35,0OO meals from his favor ite brown -bordered plate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-04

Grade 1--Gertrude McOmber, Grace Shaw, Helen Valchus, Shir- ley McOmber, Janet Venneau, Donald Garthwait, Thomas Hirlc- man, Albert Podzunas, Daniel San- toro, Albert St Hllaire, Alfred Traver, George Stukshis, Ruth Bradshaw and Stella Massayda.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-04

The first patent ever granted to an American woman was for a de- vice to clean and cure corn.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-11-16
CHICAGO GIVEN
NEXT NATIONAL
LEGION FARLEY
Noted Leaders OF Foreign
Countries to Attend
October Meeting.

Chicago was selected as the 1888
convention city Of the American
Legion at meeting of the ma
tional executive committee here to-
day. Convention date is oct.
2 to 5.
At the same time, Phil Collins of
Chicago, chairman, announced that
the sessions next year will be at
tended by noted persons from for
eign countries.
The committee was informed that
the Legion has been invited to
hold its 1887 convention in Paris,
France, by Marcel blanchard. chair
man of the French section of Fidac.
Program of legislation to be
sought by the legion in 1888 was
completed Tuesday by the commit
tee in session at legion headquar-
tiers.
First place on the program was
accorded to legislation giving pen
sions to widows and orphans of
veterans whose deaths can not be
traced to wartime service.
Also included is the presumptive
clause to embrace all chronic, con-
stitutional and analogous diseases,
extension or cancellation of limi-
tations in filing insurance suits, de-
tendency payments in permanent
rating; to provide outpatient med
ical treatment for all honorably dis
charged war veterans; extending to
July 2, 1941, the date prior to which
a veteran must marry to entitle his
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-11-16
Illinois House Sounds
Repeal Session Demands
Pass Resolution, Insisting
Governor Call Assembly
to End Prohibition.
Bu United Press

By OHltcd Press
SPRINGFIELD, Ill, Sept. l6. -
The house of representatives today
sent to Governor Louis L. Emerson
a resolution urging that the chief
executive call a special session Of
the legislature to consider repeal of
the state prohibition law.
The Governor last year vetoed a
repeal bill.
The resolution urging him to call
a special session was passed Tues
day night by vote Of 68 to 81,
after an uproarious session, during
which jobless citizens, lawmakers
and police took turns booing each
other.
The citizens, about 100 in num-
Der, were in the galleries and start
ed the disorders by loudly booing
a decision granting their seven
leaders only two minutes each to
present demands for unemployment
relief.
Representatives retaliated by boo
ing and heckling the seven speak
ers. One unemployed leader, Joseph
Weber of Chicago, shouted pack so
loudly he was taken out of the hall
by police.
This brought new burst of pro-
test from the citizens and for a
while the din became deafening
with men in the galleries booing
both police and lawmakers, the law
makers booing the unemployed, and
the police shouting orders to every
body.
The representatives booed loudest
when the men demanding relief adj
mitted they had come to Spring
field from Chicago in automobiles
borrowed from other unemployed
persons"
Henry Lebau, one of the seven
speakers, told the house he and his
companions did not want charity
but did want S1OO,OOO,OOO for I'M
employment relief. He said the
group planned later to join 'hun-
ger march" on washington.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-11-16
SEEK 80 NEW BUSES
Petition for Purchase at Cost of
Il

GJ1tlOn 1OA az OOSO Va
S295,O0O Filed With Commission.
Petition for purchase of thirty
metropolitan type BUSES at cost
of $295,O0O was filed today with the
public service commission by the
Peoples Motor Coach Company, OPP
orator of Indianapolis bus lines.
The company proposes to buy the
buses from the ack-International
Motor Truck Corporation on the in
stallment plan over period of five
years.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-11-16
ALBERT DE PREF DEAD
Prominent ShelbyvilIe Business Man
Succumbs at Home.

Funeral services will be at 2
Thursday afternoon at the Flanner
d Buchanan moruary for Albert
De PREF, 65, prominent Shelbyville
business man, who died at his home
after years illness.
He was president of the ]. G..
De PREF Company, with which he
had been connected for fifty years.
He also was president of The Shelby
National bank and of the Chambers
Corporation and a member of the
Knights of Pythias, Elks and Mod
ern Woodmen.
The widow, two grandchildren, a
brother and sister survive. The
body will be cremated. Burial will
be in Crown Hill cemetery.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-11-16
Court Will Take Charge of
Girl, 2, If Case Is Not
Taken, Is Warning.

While her mother went on a date,
Billy Ann Yates, 2, left with a
neighbor family, swallowed a por-
ton of a can of lye that nearly
caused her death.
This evidence, by police officers,
convicted Mrs. Anna Yates of 1927
Spann avenue. of child neglect to-
day in juvenile court.
Judge John F. Geckler placed the
mother on probation for six months,
warning her that a mothers re-
sponsibility to child does not
cease, even though neighbors are
willing to share it.
Mrs. Yates denied she had been
out with man the night the child
became i'll. She testified she left
her little daughter with neighbor
family while she went downtown to
bur .cc'viT'gS for the child.
q icerS testified the mother had
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-11-16
FIRE DESTROYS HOME
Loss Is $4,000; Family
FIeeS From Structure.

Lo<s of $4,000 resulted early today
when fire destroyed the home of DR..
Charles M. Clayton, Millersville
road and Forty -second street. The
family escaped from the house, a
two-story frame structure, without
injury. A defective furnace pipe IS
believed to have started the fire.
A fire truck from engine house
No. % started for the home, but
the machine was stalled in snow as
it entered the driveway. 1t would
have been of little aid as there was
no water supply. Two hours were
required to move the truck.
Amos Day, 4971 Schofield ave-
nue., driver of the truck, said the
trip to the Clayton home was the
worst experience in driving he has
had in twelve years.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-11-16
City Mother Convicted
in Child Neglect Case

been dating" a man now serving
sentence on a bootlegging charge.
Mrs. Yates husband deserted his
wife and baby some months ago,
evidence revealed.
Mrs. Nellie Young of 2412iz
Southeastern avenue, was among
neighbors who testified Mrs. Yates
did not do right by her child"
One neighbor told of parties that
are alleged to have been held in
the Yates home.
Reprimanding the mother for her
negligence, Judge Geckler warned
her the court will take Billy Ann
away from her unless the child re-
ceives proper care in the future"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-11-16

Following is the explanation of
Ripley's Believe 1t or Not"
which appeared in Tuesdays
Times:
A Canine Lifer-The German
police dog serving a life sentence
in Henricc county Jail, Richmond,
Va, was placed on trial as sheep
murderer. He was convicted and
sentenced to death. But as a
result of a plea for clemency
filed on the dogs behalf his SEN
tence was committed to lifelong
Imprisonment.
Thursday-"A Fiddling Mara
thon."
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-11-16
RINGLING GIVES
CIRCUS CONTROL
TO Snowman
Samuel w. Gumpertz Is
Named General Manager
of Vast Company.

BIZ United Press
NEW YORK, Nov. 16.-The vast !
circus holdings of John w. Ring
ling have been under the manage
ment of Samuel w. Gumpertz,
Coney Island Snowman, since last
July, it was revealed today.
Gumpertz admitted his appoint
ment as vice-president and general
manager of the Ringing Brothers
g. Barnum q Bailey Combined
Shows. Inc, but explained that
Ringing still is president, and I
still take my orders from him."
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-11-16
TROUBLES Pile
UP FAST FOR
Sen. jim DAVIS
Various Contests Faced If
He Expects to Resume
Seat in Capitol.
BY LEO r. SACK
Times STAFF Writer

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-Trou-
bles are accommodating again for
Senator James ]. Davis of Pennsyl-
vania.
He is faced with another contest
to bar his admission to the SEN
ate for the term for which he was
just reelected.
He may be asked to stand aside
during the coming short session of
the senate.
His credentials as a senator elect
may be questioned by Governor
Clifford Pinchot.
He is facing a trial early in De-
cember for alleged participation in
a lottery.
S. Davis Wilson, counsel for the
house campaign investigating COM
mittee, who was active in Pennsyl-
vania in behalf of Governor Frank
lin D. Roosevelt, announces that
Lawrence H. Rupp, defeated Demo-
cratic opponent of Davis, will con-
test his election, alleging a fraud
ulent count Davis majority over
Rupp exceeded 100000.
Only One Comparable Case
The senate campaign investigating
committee has not been informed
Of contest by Rupp, and in the alb
sence Of Senator Robert B. Howell
(Neb0 chairman, no plans for a
hearing have been made. Rupp in a
recent statement in Pennsylvania
indicated that he would not contest
the election.
Because he is under indictment in
New York and his first trial resulted
in mis-trial the possibility that
Davis may be asked to stand aside
when the lame duck" session con-
venes on Dec. is being discussed
Because of the almost even division
Of the senate forty-eight Repub-
licans, forty-seven Democrats and
one Farmer-Laborite Davis vote
may help retain control for the Re-
publicans, assuming that the pro-
gressives do not vote with the Dem
ocrats.
Senate presidents show that the
only partly comparable case is that
of the late Senator Joseph r. Bur-
ton Of Kansas, who was convicted
in the federal court in st. Louis,
March %, 1904, of accepting $500
month from st. Louis client
charged by the postoffice depart
ment with using the mails to de-
fraud.
Pinchot to Fight Election
Senate records show that other
than answering present when the
senate reconvened the following De-
cember, Burton did not participate
in the senate proceedings.
He resigned after the supreme
court sustained his conviction.
There is difference, however,
between the Burton case and the
Davis case in that Burton was con-
victed whereas Davis merely has
been indicted.
Some senators feel, however, that
it will be bad taste for Davis to par
ticipate in the proceedings, pending
disposition of his trial which is
scheduled for Dec. IL. Davis him
self has not indicated what he will
do.
The impression prevails that Gov
ernor Pinchot, who opposed Davis
reelection, may attach rider
questioning the legality of his cleo
ton when he forwards Davis Gre
dentials to the senate. Pinchot in
serted such rider six years ago
when former Senator Elect William
Wares credentials were forwarded.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-11-16
insult PAPERS SENT
Legal Documents on Way
to State Department.

By United Press
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-Gov-
ernor Louis Emerson of Illinois to-
day advised the state department
that he mailed to the department
Tuesday night legal documents nee
essary for issuance of extradition
papers to return Samuel insult ST.,
former Chicago Utilities magnate,
from Greece for trial in Illinois
courts.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-11-16
ST 100000 LOAN ASKED
Wabash Railroad Asks /. C. C.
Approval of r. F. C. Aid.

BIZ United Press
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-The
Wabash Railroad today asked the
Interstate Commerce commission for
approval of Reconstruction
Finance Corporation loan of ST.
100000.
The loan would be used to pay
principal and interest of equipment
trust issues.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-11-16
GETS SECRETARY POST

Mrs. Virginia JenckeS Appoints
Forrest LivengoOd, Attorney.
BIZ United Press
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Nov. 16.-
Mrs. Virginia Jenckes, Terre Haute,
representative-elect from the Sixth
congressional district, today an
nounced appointment of Forrest
Livengood, Covington, attorney, as
he- secretary.
Livengood, war veteran, was
active in the recent Democratic
campaign for Governor Elect Paul
v. McNutt. He is the son of Judge
w. E. Livengood.