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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-22
BENJ. E. BENSON SENTENCED TO
 YEAR IN JAIL
We'll Known Musician Was Given Sentence This Afternoon Three Others Were Given Six Months in Jail

Benjamin E. Benson, 57, former. official of local musicians union was sentenced to one year in the county jail this afternoon by Judge Allyn l.. Brown. Benson pleaded guilty in the superior court to the charge of indecent assault. Three similar complaints. were nolled by the state. Benson was arrested sev- eral weeks ago on the accusations of several young girls, all under 12 years of age. Two of them were the daughters of the woman at whose home Benson boarded.
 Assisting States Attorney Will liam Fitzgerald in summing up the states case remarked that 1t was an unusual instance of a perverted mind. He remarked to the court that two albums of indecent litera- lure and photos were found in the workshop of the accused.
 Among the character witnesses summoned in Benson's behalf was Mrs James O'Connor, who stated that she is 71 years of age and has resided on Bank street for over 51 years. Ske testified that the ac- cused boarded at her house and as far as she knew his conduct was above reproach.
 Benson was taken to the county jail late this afternoon to com mence his sentence of one year.
 Found guilty on charges of theft In superior court this afternoon after 20 minutes deliberation. James Tyler, 23, James Fagen 22,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-22
CHANGES ARE MADE AMONG
 THE CLERGY
Bishop Milan Announces Promotions
 and Transfers of Catholic Priests
 Four of Them of Much Interest in Waterbury

Seventeen clerical appointments, four of which directly concern Waterbury, have1 been announced by Rt Rev John J. Milan, bishop, of the Hartford. diocese, and for mally published in the current is- sue of the Catholic Transcript. . Probably one of the greatest sur prise changes Waterbury has ex- perienced in several years affects St Margaret's church. Rev Eugene A. Moriarty who came to Water- bury little over year ago to suc- ceed Rev William P. Kilcoyne, who was promoted to a pastorate and transferred to Plainville, has been assigned to St Mary's church in Norwich as assistant pastor. He will be succeeded here by Rev James W. Roche, at present an as- sistant at St Mary's Star of the Sea church, New London, which incidentally is the church where Rev Dr Timothy M. Crowley is pastor and Rev James F. Butler Is assistant. Dr Crowley was for merly pastor of St Thomas church and Father Butler assistant pas- tor of St Francis church of this city.
 Rev John T. Connor of St Mary's church, New Britain, Is coming to Waterbury to succeed Rev Francis J. Bratton as resident chaplain of St Mary's hospital. Father Bratton whose home is in New Britain,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-22
NECRESS FOUND
 NOT GUILTY OF CHARGES MADE
Maizie Stewart of Abbott Avenue Was Acquitted By Judge Brown in the Superior Court Teddy

Maizie Stewart, 21, negress, of 24O Abbott avenue was found not guilty on charges of aggravated as- sault by Judge Allyn l.. Brown in superior court this morning. Trial of the case was held yesterday when the state, as represented by Assistant States Attorney William R.. Fitzgerald. charged her with having stabbed Mrs Maud John- son at drinlJng party in Walter Galeen's club 'at 241 Abbott ave- nue several weeks ago.
 Judge Brown, reserved decision yesterday until this morning. In making known his decision Judge Brown said the determination of the case came down to the weigh ing the veracity of witnesses heard. A serious result followed the stab ping, in which the victims lung was punctured by the knife al- legedly used in the affair.". Judge Brown pointed out. He said the case was ably presented by the state but that the establishment of guilt of person so charged must be clear. Maizie congratu- lated her counsel. Attorney A. Henry Weisman and then left the court room hurriedly. She an. nounced she was headed towai,' Bridgeport to see her mother.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-22
By ELMER c. WALKER rYcltaa ISrnaa EYuau<iaI Ufytfnr)

N
 New York, Sept 22-(UP)-A few weak spots on the stock and bond markets to-day obscured otherwise steady to firm lists able to absorb large amounts of profit taking.
 Gyrations of half dozen or so stocks gave the stock exchange an appearance of marked irregularity. The list opened irregular, ran into selling. rallied, sold off again and then near the close made a smart comeback. The close was irregular.
 Bonds were irregular with sell ing of railroad issues influenced by a wide open break in New York, Chicago & St Louis (Nickel Plate) 65. due October 1, 1892. At one time this issue was down to 27. off ii points from the previous close. It was influenced by fears of re- ceivcrship in event of failure of the roads plan to secure assent Of bona holders for a 25 per cent redemp- tion of the note is due at maturity.
 Trading in stocks was fairly active. In the first half hour turnover was 100000 shares. or at a rate of 100000 shares for a full day.
 Afternoon unsettlement ca m simultaneously with elimination of the dividends on National Dis tillers products and liquid carbonic. Distillers broke more than points before meeting support and liquid carbonic touched 10 3-4, off l-4 points. Steel issues were depressed af- ter their boyancy in the preceding session, Steel common touched AZ 5.S off ? 7-S and the preferred was as low as 77 off 5. They re- gained part of the losses.
 United aircraft was down to 30 IA off 2 3-4 before given support, while Auburn automobile dropped from it's high for the day of GO 7-S to 55, off 1-2 net. American Can, Allied Chemical. American Telephone, Case, International Har- vester and Consolidated Gas were asensitive to profit-taking sallies.
 The utilities as group behaved well. Late in the day most oi them were down fractionally from
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-22
Irving Manchester Of Winsted Named In
 The Fifth District
SHOULD TELL HOOVER REAL TRUTH OF
 SITUATION

Washington, September 22 (UP) - The republican national committees poll of Who's Who" which. showed a preponderant number of those listed in the volume as favoring the reelection of President Hoover, drew ironie comment from Senator George, democrat. Georgia.
 After ridieuling the Who's Who" list as a "real cross sec tion of the American popula- tion," George suggested that the Rapidan guest list and the presi- dents cabinet might also be boiled, as we'll as the Union League Club of Philadelphia.
 The Georgia senator said he wondered if the White House had also been encouraged Ito hear from the hundreds of dirt farmers, merchants and unem- ployed whose names are inelud- ed in this roster of the nations truly great"
 President Hoover needs Someone to tell him the truth" instead of offering manufactured evidence of his popularity" George said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-22
RETURNS IN THE
 PRIMARIES AT MASS COMPLETE
Thirty-five Members Oi
 Legislature and Three
 Senators Failed to Get
 in Under the Wire !.

Boston, Sept 22. (UP)--Thirty- five of the 185 members of the Massa c chusetts house of representa- tives, and three of the 32 state sem ators, have failed of renomination. 1t was established to-day on the basis of returns from Tuesdays state primaries.
 Complete returns showed John F. Swift of Milford the winner of the eight-cornered fight for the democratic nomination for lieuten- ant-governor. His margin over for mer Lieutenant- Governor Edward P. Barry of Boston was less than 1,4OO votes. Swift will be the run- ming mate of Governor Joseph B. Ely, who was unopposed for re- nomination.
 Lieutenant- Governor William S. Youngman was nominated for gov- ernor by the republicans, defeating Chairman Frank A. Goodwin of the Boston finance commission, near- est of his three opponents, by near- ly S0,000 votes. Senate President Gaspar G. Bacon won the repub- lican nomination for Lieutenant- governor. with n majority of more than 66.00O over executive Coun- cillor Chester I. Campbell of Quincy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-22
DISTRUSTFUL
 OF HOOVER AND
 HIS PROGRAM
Farmers Will Receive Him Calmly Friends of President See Hard Fight to Elect Him
BY RAYMOND CHAPTER Copyright 1882, By United Prcss)

Washington, Sept 22-(U. P)-- President Hoover. in his forthcom- ing campaign speeches, will shun new economic medicine and urge that the recovery program already in action be allowed to progress under friendly paternal hands. ac- cording to the most authoritive word here.
 He has spent hours in the last few days discussing the campaign situation with members of his gen. eral staff. Main outlines for the re- mainder of the campaign were fairly we'll determined.
 The defeat of the LaFollettes in Wisconsin by regular pro-adminis- tration republicans encouraged the White House group. It wiped out much of the depressing effect Of the loss of Maine. Furthermore 1t encouraged the White House group toto believe that voters are not necessarily driven to the left by the depression. TO the republicans, the most disconcerting aspect of the Wisconsin result is that 1t supports the theory that the voters are everywhere against those who hap pen to be fin office.
 Those close to MT Hoover realize they face q contest which they may lose. They do not believe 1t has been lost let.
 The feeling has advanced from one of almost despair a week ago to the fighting stage.
 On the farm situation for in- stance, MT Hoover's circle feel, with one or two exceptions, that the farmers are weary and distrust ful of further intricate proposals for dealing with surpluses. The farm board stabilization experi- ment has cured the administration of further interest in farm relief plans and there Is n belief that it
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-22
PROM IN ENT NAUGATUCK
 MAN DIES
Joseph L. Jackson, Mem- Der of the Last Legisla- ture, Died This Morning at His Home ,2l Coen Street After Several Weeks Illness
Special to Tho Dcmocrat)

Naugatuck, Sept 22---Represen- tative Joseph l.. Jackson. a mem- Der of the last session of the house of representatives in Hart ford died this morning at his home 21 Coen street after an illness of several weeks.
 Announcement of Representative Jackson's death came as great shock to his legion of friends. While 1t was known that he was not in the best of health for the past several weeks hopes were en- tertained that he would recover. Had MT Jackson survived he would have again been the demo- cratic candidate for reprentative as he announced a few months ago that he would be willing to return to the house for another term if the party wished to honor him. There was no doubt butSthat he could have had the nomination. The deceased served in the leg islature for three terms and was well known and highly esteemed not only by the residents of the borough but by his colleagues in
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-22

The convention. which opened shortly before 8 o'clock this after. noon at Mrs Preusser's home. adopted the platform accepted last Saturday at the state convention of the Independent republican party in New Haven.
 Mrs Preusser of this city called the convention to order and turned the chair over to Dr D. D. Gorton of Harwinton and Torrington, who presided as permanent chairman. Mrs May Futile of this city acted as secretary of the convention.
 Rev Thomas Feltman of the lo- cal Advent Christian church de- livered the invo alton prior to the beginning of tho business of the convention. MT Manchester is we'll known throughout Litchfield county.
 1t was reported reliably to-day that the nomination for congress- man would go to a resident of the Litchfield county end of the fifth congressional district. Therefore. Mir Manchester's nomination was heartily accepted by those con- vened at this afternon's convention.
 Mrs Preusser and her assistants will be busy during the next few days obtaining the names of caI- didates suitable to run on the tn- dependent republican ticket for the offices of senator in the 18th and 16th districts of this city and for the posts of representative in this city, numbering two.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-22
Former Editor of Winsted Citizen and Now Writing for a Little Weekly Periodical Called Lure of the Litch- field Hills

Irving Manchester of Wnsted retired formerly editor of the Wnsed Citizen and editor of periodical pub ished weekly known The Lure of the Ltchfeld Hills was nominated congressman the independent repub ticket the fifth congressional district at the district convention the organization this afternoon at the home here of Mrs Henry Mrs Preusser placed the of MT Manchester in nomination and the Wnsed man was unanimously nominated He will oppose the democratic nom man E. w. Goss of this city, who will be renominated by the g. D. republican congressional convention at The Elton on Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-22
FORMER CITY STREET CLEANER LOANED
 CITY MONEY

Holyoke, Mass, September P (UP) - City workers had received their pay envelopes to- day. thanks to retired street cleaner.
 John MeElligott, 60, who retired on a pension five years ago after 30 years service in the street cleaning department. loaned the city $l0,000 at 6 per cent interest. so it could meet payrolls.
 While employed by the city, MeElligott's wages ranged from SIP to $24.50 weekly.
 While the city could have easily borrowed the funds else where. it was pointed out, the loan from the street cleaner was accepted. SO there would be no delay in making up the payroll.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-22
MARKET CLOSING

New York, Sept 22-(UP)
 Closing prices and net changes on principal stocks traded to-day on the New York stock exchange follow Allied Chemical 80, off 31z American Can 55H, off 2H American Tele 114%, off 2h Atchison 56Kz, off # Auburn 54H, off 4
 Beth Steel 23H, off 2% Case 53%, off 2%
 Chrysler 18%, off # Consolidated Oil 7A, off 4 DuPont 40H,, off 1A Electric Power 11H, off 1A General Electric 191a, off 4 General Motors 17A, off 1% Inter Harv 26A, off 2 Inter Telephone 12%, off % Loews Inc 32Hz, off 1 Lorillard 16%, off 1z Mont Ward 14H, off 4 N Y Central 3OAz, up %. North Amer 35H, off 1H Pennsylvania 20H, off H Radio 9H, off %
 Sears. Roebuck 23%, off % Stand Gas 22H, off 1
 Stand Oil N J 32K., off 1A Southern Pac 30H, off 1% Texas Corp 14%, off H Union Carbide 27, off 1H U S Steel 43, off 2K Western Union 3Sh, off 2H Westhouse Flee 34A, off 1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-22
SHOT DEAD AS HEPICKS COAL
 FOR MOTHER

Chicago. Sept 22-(UP)- John GawlicI, i2, was dcRd tO- day of a bullet from a watcll- mans gun, fired ns the boy was surprised picking up coal in the rear of e lumber yard.
 The boy, whose widowed mother and three brothers and sisters were unemployed nid fed by fIsc Emergency Heller Commission. had gone Co gath. cr q supply 0f fuel for hts mother.
 The watcimnn, John if. ci,0syshi. 5l, said llc fired when , fac hay started fD run Instead Of IlnIfing at ills command. Tho wnteilman vas held by i,0. Ice pending investigation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-22
Norman Thomas Travelling More
 Than the Others

Chicago, Sept 22--(uP)--The campaign tour of Norman Thomas presidential candidate Of the s0- ciaiiHt party. is by far the most extensive of any candidate.
 within tho next GO days Thomas will speak in cities from the west to the east constn. in the north. west and in the south.
 Dates and Itinerary include;
 Oct 2D--Ii0ston.
 Oct aO--i'ive meetings in Con- Hecticut not yet arranged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-22
BOY MADE BET OF $1,OOO AND
 HAD THECOIN

Chicago, Sept 22-(UP)- When 12-year-old James No- ble, Jr, said to his school mates, "I betcha q thousand dollars I'm right" he produced a $1.O0O bill from his pocket. James then flashes a $50 hill and two $50 bills and told his friends he was thinking of buying new bicycle. His school teacher heard the boasts and told police.
 James told officers his father had said he was going to Den yer three weeks ago and that If he didn't come back to look in n tin can fin the clothes clos ct. When his parent did not return, James looked and found the $f,6OO. Police start cd to hunt the father.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-22
WATERBURY MEN
 WERE PUNISHED IN BRIDGEPORT
Four Arrested for Having
 Lottery Tickets in Car William F. Cone Got 60 Days and Leroy Conrad
 $50 Fine

Bridgeport. Conn. September 22 -- tUP) --- A minor automobile defect last month led today to a jail sentence and fine being i'm. posed upon two Waterbury men In superior court.
 A Nichols constable discovered four Waterbury men working over their ear at the roadside. Ap. proaching t0 offer help, he dis covered $500 lottery tickets in tho machine and arrested the four.
 Today William Y. Gone. 4i. was tailed for GO days, and $50 fine was imposed Npon Leroy Conrad, ai. Elmer ChriKtinns0n, s4. anh Hay Conrad, 2s, were given nolios.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-22
CHICAGO CUBS
 TAKEN FOR RIDE
 BY HAPPY FANS
Through the Loop and Fi- nancial District and Thousands C h e ere d Them Along the Line of Parade

Chicago, Sept 22.-OUP)-The fans took the Chicago Cubs, Ma tional league champions for a ride to-day and the Cubs were happy as school boys. The route was down from their north side haunts to the loop and up La Salle street through the financial district Thousands lined the sidewalks and from sky scraper windows fell rain of confetti and ticker tape.
 Since the Cubs have no victory song. two bands played "Cheer. Cheer for Notre Dame." Looking unexpectedly youthful in street dress. the pennant winners sat on the hoods and tops of the open cars and clowned for the crowds. Mayor Anton J, ,Cermak congratulated the players and Cub officials and wished them luck in the world series.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-22
WOMAN GIVEN
 THREE YEARS

Cranston, R. l.. Sept 22.-(UP) -Frieda Heinzelman. 83, of Vest erly to-day began serving a three- year sentence in women's state prison, for the larceny of $2,950 in jeWelry from her employer. Mary c. Anderson of Cincinnati. Ohio.
 When arraigned Monday before Superior Judge c. Frederick Frost, Miss Heinzelman pleaded guilty to the theft while employed as a maid In the Anderson home on Watch Hill last year. She was sentenced yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-22
EDITOR SMITH,
 OUR FAMOUS AL,
 IS ON THE JOB
Amazed at Number of
 Poets There Are in the : World = He Oversees
 Everything in Magazine

New York. Sept 22.-(UP)- Editor Alfred E. Smith is amhzed by the number of "poets or would be poets" in the country. q fact he never realised until he took up his post with tho New outlook.
 "It was no easy thing" Smith commented last night. Ito deter- mine what to do about poetry. AT. ter combing through renmH Of verse, we hit dpon what we hope will be a happy solution for our- selves and readers by selecting ono guest poet per month"
 Book reviews were the next puz- sle, he said, But that problem was solved too. by printing enc q month. Smith revealed thnt he was no figureheaa editor and that ha read and approved every nrs ilcIs appearing In the magazine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-22
MITZI GREEN
 12 YEARS OLD

Hollywood. Sept 22.--UP)- Mitxi Green. diminutlve actress, was i2 years old to-day ana as an un- intentional birthday present re- ceived an offer from e publisher for her 100. 000.word diary. it seems that she has been recording since @ oh" could write. and has not done such a had job Of it The day will be no holiday. She will report for work in "Llttle orphan Annie" as usual.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-22
CONFERENCE OF
 DEMOCRATS TO
 BOOM CAMPAIGN
Senator Lawlor, Attorney Hackett and Jud e Gornley to Be Among Those Present on Sat- urday

Senator Joseph H. Lawlor and Attorney Joseph Hackett of this city and Judge Martin Gormley of Naugatuck will be among those present Saturday at a conference of state nominees in Hartford at which plans for pushing the cam 'paign and raising money for the fight against the g.o.p. machine in Connecticut will be discussed Senator Lawlor is the candidate for reelection to the senate from the 18th district. while the 18th dis trict nominee is Attorney Hackett' Judge Gormlcy of Naugatuck Is the democratic candidate for con gress in the fifth district, of which Waterbury, is q part.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-22
M RS. OLIVE BU RKE IS
 INDICTED
Grand Jury Brings in Charge of First Degree Murder for the Killing of Her Husband, George Burke

Reporting at 3:l5 o'clock this afternoon the grand Jury of the superior court returned an indictment of first degree murder in the case of Mrs Olive Burke, charged with fatally stabbing her husband, George Burke, on the night of July 25, 1882. She will be tried by a jary later in the, present term of superior court. She will enter a plea of not guilty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-22
Final News Flashes
NEW SERUM FOR MRS BORAH

Washington, Sept 22.-(UP)-The U. s. public health service today prepared special serum for treatment of Mrs. William E. Borah, wife of the senator, who is i'll of parrot fever at Boise, Ida.
 The serum was to be placed aboard mail plane leaving here late today for Cheyenne, Wyo, en route to Boise
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-22
AMERICANS SMOKE MORE

Washington, Sept 22.-(UP)-Americans no longer are cutting down on 'smokes," it was indicated today by figures on cigarette consump- ton released by the international revenue bureau today. Cigarettes consumed in August, the bureau reported, totaled 9,558,921, 1908, an increase of 38,743,310, or 04 per cent over August 1931
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-22

Eleven witnesses testified to-day at the grand jury investigation in- to the death of George Burke, negro. of Al Cooke street who Is alleged to have met his death through q stab wound inflicted by hisN wifc, Olive, last July z5th. The grand jury heard the evidence of the witnesses up to 1915 this after noon and then retired to local restaurant for dinner. accom- panied by High Sheriff James E. Gcddes.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-22
HOOVER WILL NOT ATTEND

Washington, Sept 22.-(UP)-President Hoover will be too busy to attend any of the world series ball games, it was announced at the White House today. MT Hoover attended the last three world series but finds the pressure of business too great this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-22
CHURCH FINANCIER SENTENCED

Winnipeg, Man, Sept 22.-lUP)- A. Machray, KC., financial custodian of the Uni versity of Manitoba and the local diocese of the church of England, today pleaded guilty to charges of theft of S500,000 from trust funds, and was sentenced to seven years in the province penitentiary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-22
65 IS NOT TOO OLD

Boston, Sept t22-UP)--Charles F. Belk- nap, GA, facing automatic retirement from the U. S. postal service next year, doesn't think 65 is the age for easy chairs and pensions. Yesterday, on his day off, he walked from here to Provi- dence, R. l., more than 40 miles, in 12 hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-22
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Sept 22-(UP)--The treasury net balance Sept goth was $SS9. .96O, ,740.44.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-22
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