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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
ADVANCE IN THE
 WORLD MARKETS
 WAS CONTINUED

New York. Feb --UP)-The world wide advance in security and commodity prices continued early to-day following Saturdays sensa- tional strength in domestic mar kets.
 on the London stock exchange, prices of leading issues were up l to 14 points. The London rubber market. recently in the rut of a long depression, turned upward, prices gaining 1-1G to Is pence per pound. At Liverpool the grain and cotton markets surged for ward. Wheat. in American equiv alents, rose to 3S cents a bush cl. The Liverpool cotton market, reporting a brisk demand. opened 1 to 1 points higher and at 12:15 D. m. was ' to 8 points better than as due From Tokio the cables told of rising silk prices. the market for that commodity opening yen higher. There was slight easing, but closing prices were 70 sCx, to 1 yen higher. Bar silver at Lon don advanced Is pence to 19 b-S pence per ounce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
HINDENBURC IS
 TO RUN AGAIN
 FOR PRESIDENT
If Not Reelected He Says That He Will Be Saved Repr0ach of Having De- serted His Post

Berlin, Feb 15.-UP) -Presi- dent Paul Non Hindcnburg, pictur- csque World war figure and n popular hero in the Fatherland. to- day agreed to become candidate for reelection to the presidency Of the republic. The decision of the aged soldier and statesman to run came soon after reports that an other popular figure. Adolph Hit Ter, leader of the German fascists had obtained German citizenship through appointment to q teach ing post and also would be q can didatc.
 Hindenburg said if he was not reelected. he would be s pared the reproach "of having deserted my post in the most difficult of times" :" The president issued the following declarations: After earnest consid- cration and full recognition of my responsibility for the fate of the Fatherland. l have resolve dto place myself in the field for reelec- ton. The fact that the request was not made by a single party but comes from the mass of the people convinces me that my can diaacy is a duty"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
MYSTERY DEATH OF WOMAN UNDER
 INVESTIGATION
Elizabeth Barrett Cook Died After Receiving Hoax Cablegram That Her Fiance Had Passed Away

Boston. Feb 15-- UP)-The rev. elation that Miss Elizabeth Bar rett Cook, titan haired beauty was 10 have inherited a fortune on her 21st birthday in June, to-day had deepened the mystery of hct death at sea. Miss Cook died earlier this month aboard the Fur ness liner Chinese Prince while en- route from Naples to Boston after receiving cablcGram that her fiance, St George Tucker Arnold 26, of Lynchbuprg, Va, had died of appendicitis.
 This message proved to be a hoax, and Arnold. who recently re- ceived his masters degree from Massachusetts Institute of Tech nology, has instituted an interna- lional investigation to determine who sent the cablegram and what caused his sweethcart's death.
 According to word received by Arnold, the hoax message. in re- porting his death" also advised Miss Cook lon no account to re- turn" to Boston.
 Miss Cook, who was buried at Gibraltar, would have received beauests in June from three es- tatcs had she lived until June the estates Of her father, Harry M. Cook of Hornell. N. Y.; her aunt, Jessie W. Cook, late of Brookline; and her uncle, Edward Carroll. The exact amount of the bequests could not be learned but the total was reportedly substan- tial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
FIFTEEN-YEAR-
 OLD "RAFFLES"
 AND ROBIN HOOD

Newark. N. J., Feb 15-UP- A combination Rallies" and Rob in Hood" whose more than l0o burglaries mystified Il squad of DO police has turned out to be l5- year-old boy who read schopen- hauer, and gave all he stole to his widowed mother or spent It on ms friends. Police announced the lad confessed to more than 100 burg = larIes and couldn't remember how many more he committed. HIS name was withheld, as he is listed as a juvenile delinquent.
 The boy has taken more than s2O00 In cash in the last three months. police said, not a penny or which he kept for himself. He also took thounsands of dollars of jewelry, but threw the gems in to an ash can or n sewer catch basin after admiring them for n time. He couldn't sell the jewelry without arousing suspicion and didn't dare keep 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
President Cosgrave Of Irish Free State
 Facing Hard Fight
Two Political Blunders Made By His Regime Have Helped His Op- pOnent DeVaIera-Lat= ter Has Best Chance in History to Win Election Tuesday = Two Men Killed in Campaign
BY GEORGE MACDONACU United Press Staff Correspondent


 Dublin. February l5 --- CUP)- Gunfire which killed two members ot the government party, Sunday forecast more trouble in the clos ing hours of the bitter Irish Free State campaign ending in tomor rows general election.
 Patrick Reynolds. member Of President William T. Cosgravc's 5 party. and a detective named Me- Geehon were shot and killed yes terday while electioneering in Fox field. Reynolds was q candidate for reelection to the lower cham Der of parliament. from the con stituency of Sligo Leitrim.
 A former policeman named Liddy was arrested. Reynolds and McGeehan were leaving Liddy's house when shot
 Reynolds was a prominent politician and chairman of the Leitrim board of health. He k survived by Il large family. Me Geehan, a sergeant of detectives, was the chief witness Saturday at the inquest into the death o! James Waugh. republican leader, allcgedly beaten while under ar rest. The verdict was that he died of natural causes.
 The bitter contest Is between Cosgrave who supports allegiance to the English crown and Cannon De Valera's Fianna Fail party which favors complete separation.
 President Cosgrave made his final campaign speech in Dublin
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
Capital Worried By Japanese Attack On
 U. s. Vice Consul

pass from the Japanese consulate He was assaulted as he tried to de- fend Mrs Young from rough hand ling by the Japanese.
 Cunningham report stirred ofil- cials from a quiet Sunday rest Junior officers of the state depart ment telephoned the dispatch to Stimson at his home. Woodley Much disturbed, he promptly tel egraphed to Shanghai for more de- tails, Diplomatic and consular off, cers abroad are, under internation- al law, immune to attack. The gravity of abusing them was illus trated by the Chamberlain incl dent. Stimson then formally pro- tested to Tokio. Japan punished the attackers.
 The beating of Ringwalt makes three recent Japanese actions to which the United States objects. Saturday two Japanese bombing planes flew over the international settlement in violation of a prom ise that they would not do so. Japnn also is reported to have landed more troops in the interna- tional settlement. The United States objects to the use of the settlement as a military base.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15

Washington, Feb 15-(UP)-A grave diplomatic issue confronted Secretary of State Stimson to-day as result of Japanese attack on Vice Consul Arthur R. Ringwalt at Shanghai. Stimson has ordered a full report. A formal protest may be made to Tokio. The Shanghai consulate already has protested to the Japanese consul general there. The incident Is the second of It's kind to occur in the past few weeks. It follows an expression of regret from Japan for the beating of Vice Consul Culver B. Chamber lain in Mukden recently.
 Consul General Edwin s. Gun ningham reported the attack on his junior colleague to Stimson only yesterday, although 1t is un- derstood to have occurred Wednes- day. He said Ringwalt and Mrs l.. Young. an American citizen Gre ported to be of the Chinese race.' were beaten by Japanese civilian volunteers as they were searching for the woman's young daughter. Ringwalt carried not only a dip Iomatic passport but also Japa- sc-approved pass from the Shanghai municipal council and q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
Named For Supreme
 Court Justice As
 Successor ToHolmes
Benjamin Nathan CardOzO Was Recommended to President Hoover By DemOcrat-Is NOn-Par- tisan Nomina { tion- Born in New York in 1870
OF PORTUGUESE
 JEWISH DESCENT
By HERBERT LITTLE

By HERBERT LITTLE United Press stan Correspondent
 Washington, Feb 15-(UP) Benjamin Nathan Cardozo. a judge who believes with Oliver Wendell Holmes that law must change with the times, was appointed to-day by President Hoover to take Holmes pace on the U. $. supreme court bench.
 The nomination, a nOD- partisan one, was sent to the senate and is expected to De confirmed with little or no op- position.
 CardOzO, a lean man of 6l with high forehead and pierc- ing blue eyes, was approved widely by leaders of the legal profession and of the senate. His appointment constitutes a recognition by Mir Hoover that his outstanding qualities (Continued on Page 9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
Several Damage Suits Taken Off
 Court Docket
They Amounted to Total of $22,50O = No Settle ment Terms Announced Robert Currid and Sally Rogers Against Asa H. Burr and George w. Galiada Were the Heaviest in Damages
JENNIE E. MULHALL
 WAS ANOTHER ONE

Damage suits totallng $22,500 were withdrawn to-day from the docket of the common pleas court. The cases were assigned for trial this week in the common pleas court. No settlement terms were announced. The suits asking the heaviest damages were brought by Robert Currid and Sally Rogers of this city against Asa H. Burr and George w. Galiada. The former asked $10,000 and the latter. 5000.
 The plaintiffs charged they re- ceived serious injuries when the car in which they were riding, owned by the defendant and op- erated by Galiada. failed to make q turn on the Bantam Lake road, near the Music Box dance hall last May 15, and collideu against q pole.
 Another suit of importance in- cluded among those withdrawn was brought by Jennie r.. Mulhall
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
SIX HIGH SCHOOL l CENIUSES ARE l BEING SOUGHT

 Evanston, H., Feb 15-(UP)- Wanted--Six young geniuses by Northwestern University for ex- perimental purposes. President Walter Dill Scott of Northwestern didn't insert that as an ad In the newspaper but he did announce to- day that he had written high school principals asking them 10 recommend six geniuses for novel educational experiment.
 The University seeks. the presl- dent explained, to foster genius on a quantity basis through special study courses and similar environ mental conditions. We would like to see," Dil, said. If Jeremy Bentham, Ben Franklin. James Watt or Lord Byron can be turned out under modern educational conditions"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
WESLEYAN PROF WILL SAIL FOR
 TROUBLE ZONE
Professor George Il. Blakeslee Going to Peiping to Become As- sistant in American Le- gatiOn

Middletown. Conn. Feb l5-(UP) --Professor George H.. Blakeslee of Wesleyan university will sail for speciai assistant to the American legation there and particularly to aid General Mccoy, American member of the league of nations commission of inquiry. 1t was an- nounced here today.
 Professor Blakeslec, Frank E. Weeks visiting professor of gov crnment at Wesleyan. has been professor of history and intcrna- tionaI relations at Clark university. Worcester, Mass. for 29 years. He is regarded as an expert on Far Eastern problems. having organized conferences on Far Eastern affairs in 1909. 1911 and 1912. He mas made humorous visits to the Orient between 1907 and 1929. He was member of the Institute Of Pacific Relations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
SEVEN MONTHS
 OLD BABY WAS
 GUARDED WELL

Chicago, Feb 15.-(UP)-Rosa Julictte Rimini. 7-months old, is q fine healthy baby. but her mother Rose Raisa, opera star, believes in reparcdncss. Mime Raisa. her husband, Giovani Rimini, and their child today were enroute to New York and Europe.
 To guard Rosa Juliette's health they took with them n miniature electric refrigerator. an electric stove, q shock d absorber equipped perna nambulator, two dlsinfectant sprays, n trunkful of bottles, six large bottles of Germicide--and q box of E uaze masks to be worn by anyone who has q cold and ap- breaches the child.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
TRIED ALL DOORS TO BE SURE HE
 FOUND HIS OWN
New Experiment of Man, Who Was Some Under the Weather - POliCe= man Took Him Home

Chicago, Feb 15- -(UP)-Jamcs O'Connell, 35, was merely playing his system--the trial and error system, but the neighbors nerves got somewhat tangled in the pro- cess.
 O'Connell, uncertain of the exact location of his home, was endeav- bring to solve the problem by the cautious and scientific device of ringing every door-bell on the street. If he failed to recognize the person who came to the door, it wasn't his house.
 The neighbors failed to under stand O'Connell's scientific purpose. They called police. O'Connell ex- plained his predicament. The off, cers escorted him home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
GREAT CHINESE DIVISION STARTS
 FOR SHANGHAI
Troops Fully Equipped and All Wearing Steel Hel- mets-Pride of Chinese General

Ranking, China. Feb b. (UP) The Chinese national guard divi- sion known as "Chiang kai-SheK own" entrained today for shanghai to reinforce the 18th Chinese army; The troops were fully equipped all wearing steel helmets and carrying their own field guns.
 Japanese naval authorities des manded today that the chairman ol the provincial government board Japanese destroyer and apoiog,,%e ashore at Chinkiang. near Ranking. on Sunday. Unless the apology Is forthcoming, the Japanese threat. cned to take the necessary action.
 The Chinese foreign office was at- tempting to settle the incident.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15


 Japanese naval officials reports that the main body of the Chinese force at Woosung forts had started to retreat under fire from Japanese dcstroycrs and aerial bombing. but tho Chinese still held their posi- tions at nightfall.
 Meanwhile General Uyeda rushed completion of preparations for the big offensive, which was expected to start at the latest on Wednes- day unless the Chinese withdraw: The Japanese commander inspected the Japanese front lines late In the afternoon.
 The Chinese apparently have united finally under General Chiang Kai. They dispatched thou sands of rcinforcements to meet the threatened offensive.
 The Japanese, meantime, With drew their heavy forces from the Woosung sector where there were conflicting reports of their success or failure Saturday, and used them to reinforce the ninth division Tn battered Chapel. -
 At 3 D. m. e a. m. New fork time) fighting there was at mini mum as the Japanese indicated they might give the Chinese ao more hours to meet their demands before beginning the offensive.
 Men from the Japanese ninth
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
SECRET SERVICE LEAGUE TO TELL
 ON SCHOLARS
High School Students Aroused in SheltOn- Authorities Say It Is Somewhat OverdraWn

Shelton. Conn Feb 15-(uP)- School authorities today described as somewhat overdrawn' reports high school students had become aroused over 'secret service league" allegedly formed among students to report infractions oi rules to teachers.
 They said the reports apparent ly resulted from efforts to organ ize student council by which the students could govern themselves with some slight faculty assistance
 Published reports said many oi the students resented the system terming tho agents of the council "sauealers" and 'snoopers,"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
STRING OF KITE CAUSED PLENTY
 OF TROUBLES
Main Wire Short Circuit= ed, Gas Main Blew Up and the Kite Flyer Got Good Spanking

Richmond, Cal, Feb 15--CUP)--- The string Of the kite Wayne Ma han. 13, was flying became en- tangled in G0,000-volt power line. The line short circuItcd, burst into flame and parted. A loose end fell on A. G. paIce, knocking his hat off and burning 1t like finder.
 still burning, the wire bored through 15 inches of asphalt pay ing and topsoil and sliced a big gas main. The gas ignitcd with a roar. Policemen and fremen final ly shut off gas and electricity and got the fire under control.
 Wayne Mahan got spanked.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
Artillery And Baby anks To
 Crash Chinese
10000 We'll Equipped Japanese Troops Prepared to Make Greatest Ofen- sive Attack of All Upon 35,OOO Inspired Chinese
FOREIGN SECTOR HEARS AGAIN
 ROAR OF THE BIG GUNS
By H. R. EKINS

(COpyrigIlt 1882, by the CnIcd Press)
 Shanghai Feb 15-(UP)-Baby tanks, heavy artillery. and men2OOOO khakcad Japanese fighting men equipped with gaoshes-have been unoaded and ready for the weadyertsed apparently inevitable offensive here against 35 OOO inspired Chinese troops. Although utmatum has been issued to the Chinese Japanese Lieut. General Ken kich Uyeda prepared statement demanding their with drawa He threatened that failure to comply would bring ''sterner measures"
 At 73O D. m. G 80 a. m., EST) today, after 36 hours respe the international settlement again rocked by roar big the Japanese and Chinese started bo- bardmen Chapel The Chinese directed their fire into the I,,auoaa soction Of HOnpkeW
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
JAPANESE DODGE THE
 BIG GUNS
Nine Transports Slipped By Woosung Forts as Heavy Guns of Japanese Battleships Pound the Enemy United States and Britain Protest
RY ID. C.iBESS

Copyright, 1D32, Dy Cn1tcU frcss)
 Shanghai, February 15 - (UP) - Nine transports slipped past the hostile guns of Woosung forts un- der the heavy guns of Japanese worships yesterday and today and disgorged the greatest fighting force yet sent into China while emotionless Chinese civilians looked on.
 The men were headed for Cha pei to relieve the weary, mud cov- cred marines who have opposed the 18th Chinese rout army on that sector.
 The arrival of the expedieionary force as I watched it while tour ing the Japanese defense area of Hongkew and YangtZepoo was q colorful sight. Dark khaki uni forms. Brilliant red collars. Bay onets and steel helmets glistening in the sun. All backed up by field pieces. heavy guns, baby tanks, the heaviest armament yet shown In this fighting.
 The Chinese were quiet. Chinese civilians watched the expedition- ary force without emotion.
 Company after company passed by, bayonets fixed, packs obviously filled with new and complete equipment which included even galoshes.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
---s----~-----~---------- HIGH SCHOOL
 GIRLS DISAPPEAR

Boston. Feb 15-(UP) )---Police have been asked to search for Mary Flynn. 16. and her sister, Helen. 15, Belmont high school sophomores, who disappeared Sat urday afternoon after a radio sing ing rehearsal at Boston theater.
 Their aunt. Mrs Margaret Me Carthy of Belmont. with whom they lived. told police they were to have telephoned her after the rehearsal so she could call for them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
AMERICAN B0BSLEDS
 v|CT0RS
United States Took First Two Places in the FOur= man Contest Decided at Lake Placid This MOrn= ing
BY HENRY McLEMORE United Press StaH Correspondent


 Lake Placid, N. r., Feb 15-U. P.)-Billy Fiske drove the United States No 1 four-man bobsled to victory in the final event of the III winter olympic games to-day. "U. s. A. No 1" had total elapsed time of 7:53.68 for the four runs. Fiske thus repeated the victory he registered in the II games held at St Moritz in 1928. Second honors went to the United States No 2 sled steercd by Henry Hamburger. The German sled, driven by Hans Kilian was third.
 Fiske's sled was timed at 1:57.4 and 1:56.59 in the two runs to-day. Hom burgers times were 1:5S.56 and 1:54.28 for q four-run total of 7:55.70. Kllian wkas timed to-day at 1:5S.18 and 1:57.40. His total was 8:00.04. More than 10000 spec tators lined the Mt Van IioeveH. berg run to witness the final event.
 Honor of having made the vast est time of the event went to Honi- burger and his red devils who made
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
WALL OF ICE HOLDS TRAIN

Alamosa Col, Feb 15-(UP)-A solid wall of ice, snow and rocks 20 feet high and two miles thick held two passenger trains and of passengers snow bound on Cumbres Pass to-day. For three days the swiring blades of giant rotary snowpows have hacked at the snow wall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
CANDIDATE FIRED UPON

Dublin Feb 15-(UP)-James Ennis, government candidate in to-morrows general election from county Dublin was fired while motoring in Fnglass to-day. Two shots perforated the hood of his automobile Ennis sped mile to the police barracks and reported the at tack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
Late Bulletins
COACH OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY

Boston, Feb 15-(UP)-Myles Lane, former Dart mouth football star will be appointed shortly as head football coach at Boston university succeeding Hillary Mahaney it was reported on good authority to-day Lane who starred in Dartmouth's backfeld for three prior his graduation three years ago. is now playing professional hockey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
HARRY F. POWERS MUST HANG

Clarksburk, w. Va, Feb 15-(UP)-Harry F. Pow ers Carksburg convicted of first degree murder in con necton with the death of Mrs Dorothy Presser Lemke Northboro, Mass, was denied motion for new trial by Judge John E.: Southern.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
BLACKMER MUST PAY $so,ooo

Washington, Feb 15-(UP)-The supreme court to- day affirmed the contempt proceeding in which Harry M Blackmer millionaire Denver oil man, was fined $60,O00 for contempt of court when he failed to appear as witness in the Teapot Dome oil lease investigation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
THOMAS FORTUNE RYAN ESTATE

New York, Feb 15-(UP)-Thomas Fortune Ryan, fnancier who died November 1928 left an estate val ued at 41S24497 gross 3nd $l3564, 11064 net ac- cording to an appraisal filed to-day by Deputy State Tax Commissioner Boris Stephenson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
WILLIE BROWN
 TELLS WHY HE
 HAD CONFESSED
16-Year-Old Lad Killed r. Year-Old Girl = Hopes of Heaven and Fear of Hell Drove Him to Confess

Philadelphia, Feb 15-(UP)-- His pious hopes of heaven and his fear of hell caused Willie Brown, 16-year-old negro to confess the brutal attack and murder of 7-year- old Dorothy Lutz, police announced today. AS the accused boy awaited arraignment today on charges of murder, he seemed to find conso- lation in the religious meditation that trapped him when he "broke' after 35 hours of continuous ques- tloning. Brown was captured after the greatest man-hunt in the hls- tory of the Philadelphia police de- partment.
 Philadelphia, Feb 15-tCP)- Detectives asked Mrs Matilda Brown, mother of Willie Brown. 16-year-old negro, alleged slayer of 7-year-old Dorothy LutZ: "Ho" does 1t happen if your husband died eight years ago as you say, that you have a child only six months oldT She seemed puzzled for q moment and then replied: "Well, I'm not dead am I"'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
The Weather

Probably Snow Tonight
 and on Tuesday