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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-07

Judge Dennis j. Siavin of the
probate court today set next Mon
day afternoon at o'clock as the
time for final arguments in the
case of the now famous Dennis
Brennan will case. Evidence in
the contest against the admission
of the will OF the deceased was
heard last Monday In one of the
longest hearings I'm the history of
the local probate court and deeis-
ion at the time, was reserved
pending arguments Of counsel.
Today, however, It was reported
that additional evidence may be
offered next Monday afternoon be-
fore the final arguments In the
case DIRE argued.
Dennis Brennan died on Novem-
Der 25th, 1881. Later his thrice
married sister. Mrs Catherine Bren-
nan LOTUS Moriarty Sharkey
presented O will supposed to be
the last will and testament OF the
deceased.
Last Monday two brothers of
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-07
CHINESE FORCES
MAY DECIDE ON
COUNTER ATTACK
Report Com e s From
Shanghai That They Are
Prepared to Try a Lit
tie Offensive

Shanghai, March 7-(U. P.) -
Reports of Chinese plan for q
counter attack against Japanese in
the Shanghai area were prevalent
to-day while neutral advices indi-
Gated that only small scole fighting
continued. Diplomats had little hope
for O truce at present.
representatives Of the Chinese
10th route army negotiated for the
purchase of SO trucks and moter
cars repeatedly for troop move
ments.
Japanese said the fighting was
dying out. Chinese claimed Japan
ese planes bombed towns on the
railroad = between Soochow and
Quinsan and that Chinese troops
were withstanding severe attacks at
several stretegic positions. The
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-07

"Mademoiselle from Arman-
tieres.v
Singing doughboys march,
ing feet hurrahs heart
aches ;. John Gilbert in A. Il.
Z. uniform shades OF "Tthe
Big Parade!
Such were the thrilling reactions
tot the opening of West of Broad
way" John Gilbert's new Metro
Goldwyn- Mayer starring vehicle
that opened yesterday at the Car
roll theater.
The inside intrigues Of a jury
room are revealed for the first time
where RKO-Radio Pictures 'La-
dies of the Jury" IL showing with
the inlmitable Edna May Oliver
In the starring role.
The film Is a riot Of laughs and
pokes the merry finger of satire at
the mixed jury system which ex-
poets 10 men and women OF ex-
tremely opposite types to reach a
verdict.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-07
TAUNTON PRIEST
DIES IN SOUTH

Taunton, Mass, March 7--(U. P)
The Rev John w. Quirk, ~, pas
tor of st Josephs Catholic church
here for "a years, died Sunday at
West Palm Beach, Fla, where he
had gone for his health. according
to word reaching Taunton to-day.
Father Qulrk was native of Fall
River. He studied at st Charles
College and st Mary's Seminary,
both in Baltimore, Md.
The body will arrive here to-
mnrrnM
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-07

The above has been agreed upon the standard form Of
instructions to all representatives Of the Citizens Recon
structon Organization.
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-07

Girls Suffering
From the Most
Strange Illness

Atlanta, Ca. March 7-(UP)--
Nell Gardner, z, or Atlanta is suf-
fering from epidermolysis bullosa,
a disease which makes her skin so
sensitive that any pressure on 1t
raises a huge blister, doctors have
announced.
Nell can't play with the other
boys and girls at all. Any slight
bump or bruises brings out the
blisters upon her body.
Persons who have the disease
are never able to do any sort OF
manual labor because even the use
of small instruments causes blis-
ters on their hands"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-07

Hit By Car Driven By
Roland Sicard

John Backman, an employee Of
the Connecticut company, was hit
early this morning by an automo-
bile operated by Roland Sicard Of
316 South Main street. At the Wa
terbury hospital, where Mr. Back
man was taken, 1t was found on
examination that in addition to
numerous abrasions and cuts he
had suffered a fractured shoulder
bone.
The accident occurred about
$3.50 o'clock this morning near the
intersection of West Main and
Crane streets. Mr. Backman, who
resides at 0 Woodlawn terrace was
on his way to work and was cross
ing West Main street when struck.
The accident was investigated by
Patrolman Joseph Lovallo of the
motor patrol.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-07
Final Arguments In
Brennan Will Monday
Additional Evidence Expected Continuation Of Bitter
Fight Apparent

the deceased, Martin and Thomas
Brennan, and her. sister, Mrs Mary
Shea, appeared and contested the
will, charging that 1t was a for
gerry. The estate of the deceased
Is said to involve between $4,000
and $4,000.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-07

New London. Conn. Match ---(U
FLA coast guard board OF In
curry headed by Captain L, c, Far
well met at the coas. guard base
here to-day to investigate the sink
Ing Of the alleged rum runner
"Firelisht" by the coast guard pa
troll boat Eagle of Block Island.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-07
Epson Tells Bar
Why Auto Insurance
Is High Locally
Waterbury Traffic Worse Than Any Other Section in
State Compared With Typical City, Figures OF
Motor Vehicle Department Show Increase in
MiShapS

less than operators throughout the
state as a whole.
A consideration Of the second
point noted above involves a check
up on the question of how well the
machinery for the distribution of
losses works as 10 Waterbury dri-
vers. within six weeks, the In
surancc rates for Waterbury have
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-07

been revised and as result of such
revision, there has been consider
able comment In the press upon
the fact that the rates in Water
bury exceed by a very considera Bile
amount the rates elsewhere
throughout the state.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-07

Kuo Min News agency reported the
Japanese were preparing to attack
Hangchow. Chinese sources alleged
the Japanese were trying to estab-
fish q police force under Japanese.
supervision In the Chinese quarter
of Chapel but that Chinese resi-
dents rejected the plan.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-07
Citizens Reconstruction Organization

~OOAOAA
QUESTION: Where end how may the bonds be pur-
chased?
ANSWER: Through any bank. Application may be filed
through the members Of our group. but pay
and delivery be made only through the banks.
Application should designate the bank through which the
purchaser wants delivery, and such application will be
turned over to the banks concerned.
QUESTION: What 10 the attitude Of the banks toward
these bonds?
ANSWER: The American Bankers Association through ts
president has pledged its cooperation in the
distribution Of the bonds The rate Of interest pur
posey made low not to attract money from savings
in banks Moreover, money from the sale OF the bonds
will remain with the banks through which the purchases
made when they qualify government depositaries
Thus local money will be put to work in the community
from which 1t s drawn out Of hiding
QUESTION: 10 this another Liberty Loan campaign
ANSWER: Decidedly not. We are not seeking volume
sales. The campaign 10 directed solely
aSainst hidden money; nothing Is to be gained by
clivertins money that 10 already on deposit with
banks, or employed in other way. The campaign
will succeed we get money into circulation through any
channel Insofar these bonds concerned will
succeed only as they attract idle money.
QUESTION: How will the salesman pick his prospects,
ANSWER: There IL method Of picking out those who
are boarding money; consequently, there will
have to be general calling People don't like to be
suspected Of boarding. it 10 important for the salesman
explain that obliged call generally in order
accomplish purposes With every call. whether the
prospect 10 boarding there 10 opportunity for
the salesman to do constructive job by explaining the
whole reconstruction program, by telling of the evils Of
idle money and by enstng the support Of the individual
in the movement. You will find most people eager for
something to do, or for cause to enlist in.
QUESTION: What should be the workers approach in
making his calls?
ANSWER: He should establish his connection with the
Citizens Reconstruction Organizations state its
detectives and point the Of idle money. Tin
the conversation develops that the prospect has money
in hiding the effort should be to get him to agree put
it at work in way-the Reconstruction Bonds being
just Of the methods available. There should
be any reflection cast banks upon securities
in general q means of selling these bonds.
QUESTION:: Suppose your prospect says he prefers
some other issue of government bonds?
ANSWER: Tell him to buy them. Our job done when
induce him to put his money to work.
QUESTION: viii there be any way of buying the
Reconstruction Bonds partiaI-pay-
mont pIanp
ANSWER: No. There has been provision made for this
The denominations made small 90 a. to
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-07-07
Bermudians Still Seek
Spanish Treasure Trove

Spanish treasure may yet be found
In the Bermuda islands il ancient rec.
ords and traditions still current among
the people are to be believed. Most
OF 1t must have been buried prior to
1909, when the islands were colonized,
at the time when Spanish ships, both
pirate and authorized, were carrying
stores of wealth from Central and
South America.
The early settlers IN Bermuda we're
considerably excited over the possbil-
ity OF recovering some OF the gold,
and in 1903 made a determined effort
to discover 1t. Several witnesses be-
fore the governor spoke Of remember
Ing a triangular heap Of stones on
one of the outlying islands and yell
low tree to which an engraved brass
plate was affixed, while others tesu-
fed to a wooden cross which point
ed toward mysterious stone pile.
One man swore on oath that he mad
seen a phantom ship cross the harhor
and that fire brakes had alighted
upon it. An earlier governor had at
tempted to find the treasure with the
aid OF mystic white stone but the
expeditions work was stopped because
some Of the citizens thought 1t not
lawful to find 1t that way" Some
what later a Bermudian purchased
whole island from the proprietors OK
the Bermuda company with q lump OF
ambergris, because he was sure that
he had located the treasure trove.
And Bermudians still call certain
point Moneypiece rock because sew
4eral strange coins had been found
near the spot.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-07-07

Mrs. Walter Stoeff1er left ON Satur-
day for her home at Rexford after
having visited here with Mr. Stoeffler's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Stoeffler.
DR.. and Mrs. c. j. Martin and chill
dren motored to eBlton Sunday where
they experienced all kinds of weather
but said they enjoyed the trip i'm
mensely while in the park, driving
through banks of snow on each side OF
the highway that are still 10 feet high
Mrs. Anna Horn of Dayton, Ohio,
and Miss H. Bowman of Pittsburgh, Pa,
visited in Libby last week with Mr.
and Mrs. Andrew Hetle. Enroute to
Libby they stopped to visit a brother,
Ed Bowman, who is a patient at the
tuberculosis sanitarium at Galen and
they report that he is much improved
in health.
A large number attended another
dancing party Saturday night at the
Forest View Community hall at
Schneider lake After the serving of
supper Mrs. ]. K Dwinelle sang sew
eral selections in her always delight
full manner, and Miss Elizabeth Mar
tin favored those present with two
dance numbers Miss Ratekin was &C
companist at the piano for both Mrs.
Dwinelle and Miss Martin. Senator M.
D. Rowland talked interestingly on the
republican national convention at Chi
cago, at which he was delegate.
Hon. Timothy Miller is in receipt
of a copy of the Times-Journal of
Forsyth, Mont, in which is published
in full an address delivered by F. F.
Haines before a meeting of world war
veterans. An Introductory note said:
THE speaker resigned the county at
torneyship of Rosebud county at the
age of 80, declined a captains COM
mission in the department of the judge
advocate, and enlisted as a private SOL
der. He served 16 months in the army,
Ia of which were overseas Haines
was at one time practicing attorney
in Libby. His address was an eloquent
appeal to the patriotism of the ex-sol-
diers. He is bitterly opposed to what
he terms raids on the U. S. treasury
and said some drastic and caustic
things in his address to the soldiers
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-07-07
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the District Court Of the Eleventh
judicial District of the State of Mon
tana, in and for the County of Lin
coin. ID
In the matter Of the estate of Mary
Healy, known as Mrs Thomas Healy,
Deceased.
Notice is herby given by the I'M
dersigned, James M. Blackford, Jr., of
Libby, Montana, the Administrator of
the estate of Mary Healy, known as Mrs.
Thomas Healy, deceased, to the credi-
tors OF, and all persons having claims
against the estate of said deceased to
present them with the necessary
vouchers within four months after
the first publication of this notice to
the said Administrator, or to Blackboard
& Blackford, his attorneys at Libby,
Lincoln County, Montana, the same be-
ing the place for the transaction Of
business of said estate.
JAMES M. BLACKBOARD, Jr.,
Administrator of the estate of said
deceased
Done and dated this LIST day of July,
1882.
BLACKBOARD * BLACKBOARD,
Attorneys for Administrator
il7-28-4t
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-07-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Larson spent the
Fourth with relatives in Kalispell
DR. and Mrs. Chas j. Martin and
family spent the Fourth at their cabin
on Crystal lake, at Happy's Inn.
Miss Swan Quoeneman arrived from
Seattle Saturday and is visiting this
week with Mr.. and Mrs. George Wood
Charles Martin and Jack Rowland
motored to Bolton Sunday and stopped
at Lake Roman ON the way home for a
visit.
Len Mckay suffered a rather sew
ere scalp wound Tuesday when a pull
ley fell onto him when he was work
ing in the bottom of we'll.
4AAaA-
Mr.. and Mrs Edwin Kemp and Mr..
and Mrs. J. E. Cole enjoyed a picnic
Wednesday evening at the Makins home
NDe}Uiiu 5Wdiilp CiEth ulol1iIl.
A number of relatives of Mr.. and
Mrs w. T. Darlington and family joined
them at Happy's Inn on the Fourth in
family reunion, about rs being pres
emit They congregated at the Inn fro.
various parts of Montana
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Gildea and
daughter Mary Margaret drove to Kali
ispell Sunday to visit Mr.. Gildeas
brother and other relatives and friends.
A brother Of Mr.. Gildea's was in Kali
ispell from Portland, Or, for visit
bad fall. His lower lip was tori
at both corners of his mouth, the tear
extending deep into the chin, and he
also suffered other severe cuts on the
nose and about the face His wounds
were dressed at the Libby hospital.
A party Of Libby people left Friday
evening to motor to Washington cities
In the party were Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Pival and daughters and Forest De-
Rosia. The Pivals expected to visit their
daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs
Ray Wollaston jim. Seattle, while Mr.. |
DeRosia planned to visit relatives in
Wenatchee, Peshastin and Everett. They
drove over in the Pival car.
The city dailies of recent date had
news item from Whitefish which stated
that A. L. Dunagan former Libby in
structor but now in business at White
fish, had received silver medal for
winning first place in the National
Rifle association matches The contest
was firing prone, 40 shots for record,
and Dunagan made a score of 399 out |
Of possible 400. There were 121 en-
tries from all parts of the United
States and Canada.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-07-07
Mrs. Edwin Kemp Entertains.

Mrs Edwin Kemp was hostess on
Wednesday evening of last week at 4
pleasant bridge party, at which four
tables were in play. At the conclu-
sion Of the games, it was found that
Mrs, Josephine Austin was entitled 10
high score prize and Mrs. E w. Oylear
to the consolation A feature that
caused added enjoyment was the
awarding of travelling prizes, one for
each table. These were won by Mrs.
Ray Pival, Mrs Ted Berry, Miss
Frances Schouweiler and Mrs. Loren
Gompf. Refreshments were served.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-07-07
WOULD HAVE GOVERNMENT
BUY MORE SILVER

WASHINGTON, July 5-Congress-
man John M. Evans has introduced a
bill directing the government to pur-
chase 100000 ounces a month Of
American mined silver for the next
five years, silver certificates to be
issued to pay for same. The bill is
somewhat like the Bland Act of 40
years ago. Mr.. Evans says it will raise
the price of silver to at least fifty
cents an ounce before the end of this
year.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-07-07
VOCAL STUFF

Chas Kaulbach returned Sunday
from business trip to Spokane
Lemuel Titman suffered a severe ac-
cident Friday when the wheel of BIZ
cycle he was riding broke and gave him
The small child of u. L. Richardson.
received a badly lacerated hand last
Friday when a goblet it was holding
broke in its hand.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-07-07
LIBBY BALL TEAM
DEFEATED AT SAVAGE LAKE

The Libby All Star ball team was
to have played Troy at the Linger
Longer celebration on the Fourth but
so many of the locals were elsewhere
on that date that a pickup team had
to be drafted The result was that they
got thorough trouncing at the hands
of the Troy aggregation, the score be-
ing q to in Troys favor. Brown,
Cormier and Diessnef were the Libby
battery.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-07-07
Now in New Location.

My barbershop is now located in my
new quarters in the H. Earl Clack
Service Station and i invite the pub
lie to call on me there.
GEORGE LITTLE
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-07-07

In 1912 there were $4,000 automobiles
registered in New York. Today there
are more than 100000 registered in the
five boroughs and 100000 in the met
ropolitan district.
New York's rules for driving date
back to 1903. These are believed to be
the first printed traffic rules in the
world.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-07-07

Cheerfulness is like money we'll ex-
pended In charity; the more we dis
pose OF 1t, the greater cur possession.
Victor Hugo.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-07-07
Judge Of the District
Court

Chief Justice Taft said Zone Of the causes for
complaint OF the general administration of justice
is the expense it entails upon the litigants.'
The records Of the district court for Flathead
County show that during the seven years just pre-
ceding my administration As civil cases were tried
with jury in which cost bills were filed The aggre-
gate OF the costs in these cases was 88080 or 1862
per case. During the first years of my admin
istration there were AZ civil tried with jury
in which cost bills filed. The aggregate of the
costs in these was $25101O or $5340 per case.
| have reduced the cost of jury trials to litigants
$3.50.
again candidate for the office
republican ticket The election Tuesday,
o'clock till T. My record my platform
This advertisement is paid for by
III 1klr)u1-
5ol Third Avenue West Kalspen,
Seventh instalment ext week.
The Washington times., 1932-07-05
WALSH ASSA|LS.
REDS To LEGION

Citing Soviet Russia as an ex-
ample Of what q country may ex.
pect II unemployment Is allowed
to graw unbridled, the Rev. Ed.
1nund A. Walsh, vice president Of
GEORGETOWN University, last night
warned members of the District
American Legion against ignoring
the need Of some form of old age
and unemployment insurance.
DR.. Walsh, speaking at Central
High School. asserted the SovietS
practice enslavement Of labor
until workers become mere cogs
of the wheel of state. ASsailing
Communists, he said:
"They demand the disappear
ance Of the family, Of the
home, Of the free press and Of
free speech. For the Soviet
statesman there Is but one cate
gOric imperative: Thou shalt
cOmmunize the world or de-
strOy IT,"
Other speakers on the legion's
program included Ferdinand G..
Fraser, department commander,
and John Thomas Taylor, vice
chairman of the national legiS-
.latiVe committee.
The Washington times., 1932-07-05
Wild Animals Abundant
In National Parks

Deer outnumber all other large
animals in the parks. Mule deer
are the most numerous, reaching
a total of about $4,000. There
are about 5000 black-tailed deer
and 2,40O white-tailed deer IN
four national parks, Yellowstone,
Grand Canyon. Glacier and Mt.
Mckinley. There are approx
mately 1900 black bears and 400
grizzlies in the parks, Yellowstone
leading with 500.
Saved From Extinction
Yellowstone Is also the chief
home of the last survivors Of the
great buffalo herds that once
thundered across the Western
plains by the millions. There
are 1000 in the Yellowstone herd.
Special care from park rangers
and from neighboring landowners
has prevented some of these ami
mails from becoming extinct.
During the long winters in the
mountain parks Of the West. the
rangers make frequent trips into
the high country, often at great
personal risk. to look after the
animals.
The Washington times., 1932-07-05
SET
RECORD HERE

Aerial bombs bursting in air
over q crowd estimated at more
than 100000 persons in the
Sylvan Theater last night marked
Washington's official observance
of the 156th anniversary Of the
Declaration Of independence.
The, pyrotechnic display, which
included more elaborate "set
pieces" than ever witnessed here
before, was presented following q
Fourth Of July grafton by Repre-.
sentative Arthur M. Free (R0 OF
California, substituting for Sen
ator James z. Watson of Indiana.
Representative Frees address
stressed the need Of America to-
day to shake off discouragement.
He referred to the Bonus Expedi-
tionary Force as indicating
clearly a need for constructive
thinking. Thomas P. Littlepage
introduced the speaker.
Huge amplifiers carried to all
parts Of the amphitheater, the
program which included music
by the Marine Band, q recital Of
the Declaration of Independence
by Robert Dowling, and patriotic
songs.
The celebration was prepared
jointly by the office of Public
Buildings and Public Parks, the
Community Center Department,
the Greater National Capital
Committee. and the local and
national Bicentennial CommiS-
SiONS
The Washington times., 1932-07-05
CRUSADER SEES
BEER BILL Win

While wet and dry arguments
beat around the open and rather
twitching ears of uneasy members
Of Congress today, Rufus S. Lusk,
legislative officer of the Crusad-
ers, q militant anti-prohibition or.
ganization, asserted that Congress
may restore its fallen prestige"
by passing a beer bill before ad.
journment.
Citing that a wet had just,
carried the dry State of North
Carolina by more than 100000
votes in defeating the ultra-dry
Senator Cameron Morrison, Lusk
observed:
'Tn voting for Reynolds,
North Carolina shows the tenn
per of the South. No State
wants national prohibition"
The Washington times., 1932-07-05
Home Finances Lead
Boy, is, to Loot
Slot Machine

NEW YORK, July 5 dN.S).
A haunting fear that the $12
he earned every week as a
bank worker was insufficient to
save his mother and four
young sisters from poverty. to-
day brought Michael Betsis. 16
in collision with the law.
He acknowledged the theft
Of 80 cents in pennies from q
gum vending slot machine.
Michael said so many bill
collectors visited the home late
ly he became convinced some
dreadful experience was in store
for the family. He especially
worried because he thought
the gas would be shut off.
Magistrate Clapp was touched
by his story. but put the boy un-
der $40 bail for appearance at
special sessions.