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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21
VIM E. CAREY
 WILL SUCCEED
 COL HAMMOND
Will Be President of New York Hockey Team Mystery About Resigna- ton of Hammond

Springfield, Mass. Dec 21-CUP) President William r. Carey of Madison Square Garden has suc- ceeded Colonel John s. Hammond as president of the New York Rangers, National League hockey team, 1t was admitted here to-day by Lester Patrick, Rangers man. ager.
 Patrick said that under the new arrangement, he would hold the position of manager of hockey at the Garden.
 Patrick and Carey came to Springfield to-day to attend con- ference over disposition of the Springfield Indians, Rangers farm which may drop from the Cana dian-American Hockey league be- cause of continued poor attend ance.
 Hammond also was to have at. tended the conference, and 1t was when his absence was noted that Patrick admitted >'the change in direction of the. Rangers. It was understood Hammond was in New York. .
 Patrick refused to discuss details of Hammond's resignation or the causes that led to 1t. But from an- other source 1t was learned Carey was dissatisfied with Hammond's g handling both of the Rangers and the Indians.
 The Rangers. the Springfield Rink. Inc, and the Eastern States Exposition were the parties at- tending to-day's conference ovei disposition of the Springfield In dians. Should they quit Springfield. 1t was believed they might play at Madison Square Garden or in the Bronx.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21
County Detective filling From State
 Attorneys Office
Three Mystery Persons Are Being Sought, and If Found. May Prove Key to the Whole Murder
CALABRESE IS NERVOUS AND
 MAY BREAK ANY MINUTE

Three persons whose testimony is confdentay expected to provide the key to the solution of the brutal murder o Mrs Jennie Leach 25, last Monday evening" were being sought this afternoon by County Detective Roland filling or States Attorney l.. L. Lewis office.
 The appearance in the case of the states attorneys special investigator interpreted the final move to break down the abi of John Caabrese 3 who held prisoner at police headquarters the principal suspect in the case
 New evidence tending to show that Caabrese threat ened the of Mrs Leach and explanation of his motive for revenge expected to feature the investigation of the county detective.
 Caabreses condition this afternoon became notice ably nervous and irrational that physician may be called in to examine him. s&
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21
HEROIC GIRL
 SAVES SIXTEEN

Boston. Dec 21.-tUP)--An H. year-old school girl. Gladys Jones. braved smoke and flames to arouse 16 sleeping persons when fire swept.a three-story tenement house in Dorchester early today.
 Unable to force the door of one apartment. she Sefan outside and awakened the occupants by throw ing fragments of ice against a window. Several small children were carpfed out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21
FUNERAL RACKET IN CONGRESS IS
 GIVEN EXPOSE
Expenses Are Unusual and the Travelling Costs Alone in One Case Was Over Sl2,OOO
By RAYMOND CHAPTER (Copyright, 1eSa, by United Press)


 Washington. Dec 21.--(UP)- Burying the congressional head has become such an elaborate business that Representative Samuel B. Pet tengill, democrat, Ind. is adyocat- ing curtailment of what he calls the funeral racket"
 Chairman Summers of the house Judiciary committee also has felt for some time that the death of a fellow member has served largely to afford a junket for a large dele- gation of colleagues. { Expenses of congressional funerals are disclosed in the new report of the clerk of the house. Contrary to custom the report was not ordered printed this year but
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21
They Gave Names of Joseph MartesanO of GO Welland Street and Ar- thur Langlo of B La- fayette s tre e t- At- tempted Kidnapping for Robbery Is the Charge

While in the alleged act of kid mapping an intended victim. with robbery as the motive. two Water- bury youths. were apprehended in Milford early this morning and now face serious charges. They gave their names as Joseph Martesano, .22. of 60 Welland street and Ar thur Langlio. IT. of 33 Lafayette street. The Milford authorities will arraign them on the charges of attempted robbery. The Wa terbury police want them on the suspicion of stealing car in this city late yesterday afternoon. The machine owned by James Nolan of Waterbury was found abandoned short distance from the scene of the robbery The police have yet to connect them with the actual
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21
COL. HAM M0MD OF MADISON SQUARE
 GARDEN RESIGNS

New York, Dec 21--tUP)- Resignation of Col. John 5. Hammond as president of the New York Hockey Rangers and vice-prcsident of Madison Square Garden was offered and accepted last night, according to well authenticated reports to the United Press today.
 The apparent elimination of the aristOcratic Col. Hammond came about through q fight over hockey ticket prices. Wii- liam Francis Carey, president of the Garden, sponsored n drastic price cut. furthering slight reductions made q fort night ago. Col. Hammond in- sisted to further decreases be allowed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21
DormitOrv Fire at Harvard Did
 Little Damage

Cambridge, Mass, Dec 21-(UP) Fire reportedly caused by n dis carded cigaret broke out in Straus Hall, Harvard freshman dormitory, here last night.
 The fire, which started in a room on the fourth floor, was quickly ex- tinguished while several score stu dents shouted encouragement to tiremcn.
 The room was occupied by Harry Price Goldsmith and Julian Sebas- tian Back, Jr. both of New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21
TIRED TO ESCAPE

Woods Hole, Mass, Dec 21.-- (UP)-Captured while attempting to outrun a coast guard destroyer off No Mans Land last night. the 6O-foot speedboat Wild Night. out of Tiverton. R. l.. with four men aboard. was conveyed here to-day and impounded for alleged viola ton of the navigation laws in rum ming withont lights.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21
Final News Flashes
WET TIDE WAS RISING

Washington, Dec 21.-(UP)-SpeakerG Gar ner was flooded out of his private office today by a clogged wash basin. When the water became too high for comfort the vice president-elect sought sanctuary in an outer office, with the re- mark that "it looks like the wet tide is rising"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21
Markets at a Glance

Stocks unsettled by weakness in ow-priced rails;
 decline checked in other sections. Bonds irregular; rails weak; U. 5. governments
 strong. , Curb stocks irregularly lower in dull trading. Chicago stocks quiet and mixed. Call money per cent. - Foreign exchange steady; sterling up signty. Wheat rallies fractions after making new LOWS TOT
 season; corn and oats uneven. Cotton steady at small declines Rubber of 3 to 4 points on ae;vy cables.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21
ROUTE IS OPEN

Moscow, Dec 2t--(U. P.) The northern route across the top or the world. from Archangel through the Boring Straits, was declared open to regular navigation to-day by the council of commissars. A Soviet Arctic expedition recently demonstrated that the route was practical.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21
BEER HACKERS
 HAD THE FIRST
 ROUND TO-DAY
Defeated Measure That If Carried Would Have Killed Off the Whole Beer Attempt
BY WILLIAM r. KERRY United Press Stan Correspondent

1SNstCNh GECSS ottuh
 Washington. December 21 - lUP) = Supporters of beer legal ization appeared to have won in their first showdown as the house proceeded today with consideration of bill for 3.2 per cent beer.
 On motion to report to the house that the enacting clause should be stricken from the bill the beer proponents mustered 132 standing votes against 108 votes on the part of opponents to the beer measure.
 A teller vote was demanded inn mcdiately. since striking out the enucting clause would have had the effect of killing the measure.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21
DECREASE IN AUTOS

Hartford, Conn, Dec 21-(U. P.) "A sharp decrease in the number of advance registrati,Is of auto mobiles has been noted by the state motor vehicle department. A year ago the registrations between october l and December IT was SS,870 while for the corresponding period this year it was but 72.21S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21
BY WILLIAM +. KERRY United Press Stan COrrcspondentl )

tUuftcO FTcSS StuW OOrfespOmuentD
 Washington. Dec 21--( UP )--A wide open fight on amendments to the Collier beer bill broke out in the house today while anti-prohi- bition leaders pushed toward a vote on tho measure, expected late this afternoon.
 The first amendment was of ferod by Rep O'Connor. democrat, N. Y.. who proposed to have the hoUsc declare 3.2 per cent beer, us stipulated in the Collier bill. to be ''non-intoxicating."
 Depublican anti prohibitionsts caucussd bfore the house convened but disagreed when old-line lead CTS insisted on the privilege of at tempting to amend the bill.
 A test of wet and dry strength came on motion to have the house consider striking out the bills en- acting clause. This would have had the effect of killing the beer meas ure forthwith. The motion was made by Rep Sirovich. democrat. x. F.. to gain time for. a speech.
 He attempted to withdraw the motion but was blocked by prohi-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21
SWAN WAS TRAPPED

Bridgeport. Conn. Dec 21.-(UPl "A huge swan, weighing 70 pounds. was rescued from thin ice on Fresh Pond, near Stratford. late yesterday after it had tried unsuccessfuliy to free itself from the imprisoning ice. The game war den took the bird from the pond He will turn it over to a zoo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21
5OO,OOO ALIENS KEPT OUT

Washington, Dec 21.-(UP)-Restrictiv immigration regulations now enforced all over the world by American consular officials have kept more than 5OO,OOO aliens from coming to the United States since the start of the depres- sion three years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21
Beer Adherents Had
 Sweeping Lead When Votes Were Counted
It Was First Time in Decade the Wet Forces of Nation Had Look In Bill Now Goes to Senate VOTE STOOD 23O TO 165
 WHEN ALL HAD FINISHED

Washington Dec 21--(UP)-The house to-day passed the Collier "beer for revenue" bill, 23O to 165.
 The passage marked the first successful toward Liberalization of the prohibition law since it's enactment than a decade ago..
 The bill goes to the senate where its fate is in doubt
 Reports have reached the capitol that President Hoover wGud the beer bill if it reached him but thus far official word of the presidents attitude has been given
 The house voted the Collier measure after tumu tuous session devoted to attempts to amend the bill.
 The senate recessed in mid-afternoon and many from that wing f the capitol to the first direct house voe modification of the volsead act to permit 32 cent beer. ##4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21
SELL ALL EXCESS CLOTHING

Washington, Dec 21.-(UP) senate today authorized Secretary of Navy Adams to sell lat nominal prices" to states, cities and charitable organizations all non-regulation and excess navy clothing for distribution to the needy eN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21
FRANCE SENDS GOLD

,.Paris, Dec 21-(U. P.) Seven Iteen hundred kilograms of gold approximately 374O pounds) were
 shipped to Holland by airplane to-
 day, and 536 kilograms Q1SO
 pounds) were sent to England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21
KAIsER Is uL

Doorn. Holland, Dec 21-(U. P.) = Former Kaiser Wilhelm was confined to his room at Doorn Gas tie to-day suffering from a slight
 attack of rheumatism.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21
RESIGNED POST

Mexico City. Dec 2f-(U. P.l - Manuel c. .Tellez. former Mexican ambassador to the United States and dean of the Washington dip lomatic corps at the age of 45. has resigned as foreign minister.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21
HE SMOKED IN BED

Providence, R. T., Dec 21.-(UP)-Smok- ing in bed John Woolf, 6O legless for 16 years, was fatally burned today when his lighted cigar cite set fire to the bedclothes. The accident oc- cured during absence of Woolf's son and daugh- ter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21
The weatl,er
Light Rain Tonight or On
 Thursday

Complete Weather Report Page 2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21

Late Stock News
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-03-23
WALLPAPER MADE
. FOR LINCOLN ROOM
Exact Reproduction to Be
Used in Restoring House
Where Martyr Died.

An exact reproduction of the WALL
paper that graced the room in which
Abraham Lincoln died, at Sic Tenth
street, is being made under supervision
of Lieut. Col. U. S, Grant, Sd, director
of Public Buildings and Public Parks.
as part of the program Of restoring the
veteran residence. Col Grant is having
the whole house structurally renovated,
and 1t needed this badly, the officials
found.
Various patriotic groups Of women
are cooperating with Col. Grant in re-
storing the residence and furniture of
the Civil War period is being secured.
At present, the house in which Lincoln
died is closed to the public, but it is
expected that 1t will be opened during
the Summer. Mrs. Pauline Petersen
Wenzing Of Baltimore, Md, the 30
year-old daughter of william Petersen
and who was II years old when Lincoln
was aSSassinated, is coming over to
Washington when the weather settles to
assist in the restoration by giving in
formation about various articles in her
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-03-23
fathers old house. now owned by the
Federal Government.

fathers old house, now owned by the
Federal Government.
On Saturday afternoon the General
Committee of the patriotic women in
terested in restoring the Petersen resi-
dence held a meeting. Miss Helen
Downing. national chairman, presided,
and Mrs. Frank B. King was recording
secretary This committee was formed
in response to a suggestion from Col.
Grant Represented at the meeting
were these groups: Danes of the Loyal
Legion, represented by Mrs. Mary Logan
Tucker: Woman'S Relief Corps, by Mrs.
Addie w. Hickman; Ladies Of the G.
A. R.. Mrs. Media Bergen; Daughters
of the Union Veterans of the Civil War,
Miss Charlotte NJ. Carey; w. B. Cush-
ing Auxiliary of the Sons OF the Union
Veterans. Mrs. Elizabeth A. r. Davis.
The Danes of the Loyal Legion agreed
to furnish the room In which Lincoln
expired. The Cushing Auxiliary will
furnish the front parlor, and the Wom-
ans Relief Corps the back parlor. The
lower floor will be completely furnished,
and various pieces of furniture of that
period have been donated to the Gov
eminent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-03-23
BIDS TO Be ASKED
FOR z BUILDINGS
Behring'S Are Being Completed
for New Structures of
Public Health.

Borings for two new buildings Of the
Public Health Service, to cost $3.50 900,
are being completed by the United
States Engineer Office SO the Treasury
Department architects may have data
on which to call for bids for the new
structures, to be placed to the south
Of the present laboratory at Twenty
fourth and E streets.
Maj. Joseph d. Arthur, jr., district
engineer for the War Department for
the Washington area, is supervising the
carrying out of these preliminary plans,
Call for Bids in June.
Final plans for the two structures
a laboratory and an administration
building, with ibrary-have not yet
been finally drawn by the supervising
architects Office of the Treasury De-
partment, which Is expected to call for
bids about June These buildings will
be of the monumental type, probably of
limestone, and will fit in with the sur
rounding structures. The new Naval
Hospital is being planned nearby. and
the hospital as well as the new Public
Health Service Buildings must harmon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-03-23
PARK WALKS OPENED
FOR ROLLER SKATING
Permit, First Including East Poto-
mac Area, Extended to Satisfy
Growing Demand.

The popular demand for roller skat-
ing today led Lieut.. Col U. S. Grant,
Sd, director of public buildings and
public parks, to extend the privileges
Of the parks for this sport. The Skat-
ing Club of the General Land Office
and other groups had petitioned Col
Grant to afford additional facilities.
Previously he had ruled skating would
be legal on the walks of East Potomac
Park from 8 am. until noon.
Today's order provides that In addi-
ton to the East Potomac Park facili-
ties, roller skaters may use the Lin
coin Memorial Rejecting Pool side
walks at all times If this does not in
terfere with permits for fycasting and
model boat races. In addition, police
were directed to permit skaters to use
the south sidewalk Of Constitution ave-
nue., between Fifteenth and Seven
tenth streets from 9:15 am. to 1890
pm, except during the congested
traffic hours from Ais to 5 pm. on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-03-23
FAVORs U. S. PRODUCTS
House Would Require American
Goods on Public Works.

The House Expenditures COMMITTEES
yesterday approved a bill to compel the
use of American products in public
works.
The measure, in line with recon-
mendation by President Hoover, would,
however, exempt things used for expert
mental or scientific purposes. 1t would
become effective 60 days after enact
ment, but not apply to construction
contracts made before that time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-03-23

LIE with the beauty Of the Lincoln Me-
mortal. under plans mapped out by the
Fine Arts Commission.
DR.. I. r. Thompson. chief of the
Scientific Research Division OF the
Public Health Service. is cooperating
with the architects in the drawing up
OF the plans. The general scheme OF
the laboratory has been decided upon
and Congress has now made available
$500 900 for the beginning of conStruc-
ton. 1t IS expected that with the re-
duced building costs, the two buildings
will be erected within the $75o,0O0 al
lotted. The buildings will rise south
Of the present laboratory OF the Pubic
the Naval Hospital The laboratory is
now planned as three-story struc-
ture with basement, and will be de-
signed to take care Of the already over
crowded laboratory conditions now eX-
isting The administrative building,
with library. will be of two stories.
Present Quarters Cramped.
Public Health Service authorities
have long felt that their present labo-
ratory quarters are much too cramped
to carry on scientific research properly.
The work will go forward In the two
older buildings and be expanded into
the new laboratory when completed,
probably some time next year.
Tentative plans are in the making
for an additional future building for
the laboratory, but this is many years
ahead.
The Treasury Department is now
erecting new home for the Public
Health Service at Constitution avenue
and Twentieth street, few blocks away
from the projected laboratory. For
many years the Public Health Service
has been quartered in temporary war
time buildinqS on the Mall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-03-23

weekdays and on Saturdays from l2:4S
70 pm. -
Col. Grant also ordered that the
skaters might use the on -cnorougnfare
walks in the smaller parks Of the city.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-26
TWO MORE HALIBUT
 VESSELS WILL FISH

Two more boats of the Juneau nalibut fleet are preparing to leave for the Icy Strait banks next week. The vessels are the Avona, Capt. Olaf Larsen, and the Margaret T, Capt. Peter Hildre.
 Twenty boxes, or 10000 pounds, of halibut were shipped fresh on the motorship Northland last night to the Sebastian Stuart Fish Com pany of Seattle by E. E. Engstrom, the conpany's agent here The fish represented the greater part of the catch of the Addington, Capt. Sivert Anderson, which was brought to port Thursday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-26
WOOD TO DELAY OPENING PLANT
 HERE Z MONTHS
VIII Pack Clans and Crab meat at Hoonah for
 Next Two Months

A delay of two months in the beginning of clam and crab meat packing here, was announced to- day by Capt. O. H. Woods, own CT of the motorship Valkyrie, who recently completed arrangements to establish that industry here. In the meantime, he will operate a floating plant at Hoonah, nov ing here about June l, to locate permanently.
 Capt. Wood will leave here next Tuesday to begin immediate opera tions of the floating plant at Hconah. He will pack minced clans and crab meat for which he has secured contracts in Se- attle.
 When he returns here, he will add shrimp to his line, putting up a cold pack. He will employ about IA workers when he starts up here. adding to his force as he demon- strates ability to supply the de nIand for his products.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-26
.NORTHLAND HAS
 FAIR CARGO AND 19 PASSENGERS
Vessel with Cannery Force Returns South via
 Althorp

With fair cargo and 19 pas- sengers for Juneau, the steamship Northland, Capt. Leonard Will Hams and Purser E. P. Winch. arrived here at 5:3o o'clock last evening from Seattle. She sailed five hours later by way of Port Althrop and Sitka on her return to the Puget Sound metropolis. For Port Althorp she had cannery equipment, and the advance party of a cannery force.
 The Northland loaded fish and booked 15 passengers at this port for the south.
 Quick Delivery
 Incoming freight included a large quantity of fresh fruit and green vegetables, which were given qnick delivery to business houses after the vessel moored to the Femmer Wharf. Passengers brought here were:
 From Seattle-Mrs. E. L. Paul. son, Mrs. O. K. Smith, Lewis. An- derson, H. J. Elmendorf, Charles Helsing. w P. Johnson, E. J Stewart. F. J. White.
 From Southeast Alaska
 From Southeast Alaska points W. H. Williams, Mrs. Gladys Will Hams, Albert Williams, Fred Gill man, Mrs. F. Gilman, Mrs. O. M Mcdonald, H. B. Carbray, T. M Henery, Frank Justin, J. A. La gasa, Charles Norwell.
 Passengers booked at Juneau for Sitka and ports south were
 For Sitka-Dr. H. w Alberts
 For Wrangell-Mrs. L. B. Chis- lom. Mrs. Bessie Gross. Capt. B L. Lesl1er, A. Van Mavern.
 For Ketchikan-Mrs. B. Shay Lester Troast.
 For Seattle-MES. James Barou- mes, Miss Nina Baroumes, Mrs. J. A. Hanrahan, Mrs. E. L. Hun ter, Jr.. Miss Florence Rielly, w. c. Cahill, J. F. Miller, c. B. Se- crest.
 Through Passenger List
 Through passengers for Port Althorp and Sitka were:
 For Port Althorp-Mrs. H. V. Benolkin, John Anderson, Ralph Paily, Leonard Hulvinen, Robert Robert Jensen, Jess Tvalvik, Os- car Osmudsen. s
 For Sitka-Mrs. J. Nenewick, Miss Mildred Mccarthy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-26
VINCENT SPEAKS
 ON WASHINGTON AT HIGH SCHOOL
Readings Are Excellently Delivered by Three
 Students

Exercises in observance of the George Washington Bicentennial were held yesterday afternoon in the Juneau Public Schools. At the High School the students as- sembled in the auditorium. The address of the day was made by Lloyd A. Vincent, whose subject was The True George Washing ton" His talk sparkled with in- teresting incidents, and held the attention of the entire student body.
 Readings We'll Delivered
 A reading by Grace Nelson, The Mother of George Washing ton was given. Extracts from Washington's well-known Rules of Conduct" were read by Robert Pratt Washington Crossing the Delaware given by Mary Jeanette Whittier, was the third reading of the program. All the readings were delivered exceptionally well and were generously applauded
 Because of the length of the program and the limited time al lotted for it, the scheduled ad- dress of John H. Dunn, chairman of Alaska for the George Wash ington Bicentennial, was deferred to a future meeting of the stu- dents.
 Prof R. s. Raven, Superintend- ent of Public Schools, was master of ceremonies.
 At the Elementary Schools, pro- grams were presented by pupils in the several rooms.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-26
Poor Fislrernla7p Finds Rich Cache
 O Pirate's Gold

NASSAU, Bahamas, March 25.- Five gold bars, valued at S50,00c are believed to be part of an old pirate cache, have been found on New Providence Island, police an- nounced.
 Gerald Fitzgerald, a poor island fisherman, found the treasure last October beneath a wild plum tree, with a Masonic symbol on a rock over the hiding place. Fitzgerald kept it quiet, but the secret leaked out and police forced him to dis close the secret. He will get a third share and the British Crown the remainder.