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Evening star., 1932-04-15
MAN DEAD AS WIFE
ASKS SUICIDE HALT
Letter to Police Arrives Too Late
to Prevent Husband
Taking Life.

By the Associated Press.
DETROIT, April 15.-Lieut. Frank
Snyder of the Missing Persons Bureau
sighed yesterday as he read a letter
from Mrs. Julius Holderman OF East
Evening star., 1932-04-15

Bret Bray claims the worlds mara
thon dancing record after dancing 1881
hours at Yeppon. Australia, recently.
Evening star., 1932-04-15

81 900 for q pair of slippers to initiate
the Queen Of Scots mode Of dress.
Evening star., 1932-04-15
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LIE Jasmin, LeGardenia, Quand
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Evening star., 1932-04-15

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Evening star., 1932-04-15

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02
CONDITION OF MISSBARRYMORE
 NOT so GOOD
Consultation of Doctors Held at the Bedside of First Lady of the Amer ican Stage

New Haven, Conn. December = (UP) = The condition of Miss Ethel Barrymore, first lady oi the American stage" who has q severe cold, became "less favor able" today. according to her man. ager. Louis. Newman. The actress, whose engagements to play "E'n- core at Providence, R. T., and Boston have been cancelled, re- mained in bed in her suite at Hotel Taft. '
 A cold contracted on a motor trip from New York for the open ing here forced her to submit to medical attention and cancel her scheduled appearance here We'd nesday night after she had played her role Tuesday night when her voice could scarcely be heard in the back of the Shubert theater. Doc tors Harry Welch and J. J. Co- hane held consultation at Miss Barrymore's bedside and an an- nouncement of her condition was expected later. Yesterday, when the patients temperature was 103, the doctors teared pneumonia might develop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02
Fight For State Senate
 Seat Takes New Aspect

turned victor by % votes in the first canvass, giving the democrats a one-vote control in the upper branch of the legislature, ob- tained from Superior Court Judge Frank F. McEvoy late yesterday an order to show cause directed against state election officials. The order compels the secretary of state, state treasurer and comp troller to appear in court here next Tuesday to explain why they cer- tified to all election results except that of the 21st senatorial district.
 Conley's surprise move followed hearing on the mandamus ac- ton of Fred w. Harrison, de- feated republican candidate for state senator, who seeks 9 court order for recanvass of the 21st district. claiming Irregularities. Judge McEvoy had been expected to announce his decision on the mandamus petition but instead he called attorneys for tho con- testing parties and the moderator of the district before him for fur ther hearing. After hearing ampli- fication of the allegations of Har- rison's counsel, the judge ordered attorneys to file pleadings today and prepare to offer proofs of the charges. Harrison charges the vote report in one precinct was altered to read 486 for Conley by writing an "8" over the 70" and that more votes were Cast in another district than there were eligible voters
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02
OAKvILLE

The Girl Scouts met with their captain, Miss Evalina Hauser. as the Community House last evening The regular routine was carried out with many of the girls finishing up some craft work.
 Many pretty articles, home made toys and dolls were donated to the Xmas basket by the members.
 The girl scouts attending were: Barbara Adams, Dorothy Airing ton, Martha Arlington, Carolyn Beardsley, Edna Boulanger, Grace Boulanger. June Allen, Mildred Botelle, Marie Boulanger. Eleanor Budd, Margaret Budd, Betty Cur rife, Doris Cedarholm, Violet Dam- leo, Eileen Graney, Margaret Graney, Martha Gwiazdowski. Ada Hallock, Mary Holdridge. Elsie Holm, Ruth Johnson, Evelyn Lar away. Florence Lacey. Josephine |.OConnell, Dorothy Olmstead,' Dor othy Simons, Bernice Wilson. The leaders were: Miss Drucilla Little hales, Mrs Mildred Downing and Madame IIascombe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02
EASTERN REGIONAL SAVINGS BANKS TO
 HOLD CONFERENCE

New York, Dec. 1.-The annual eastern regional savings confer. cnce, sponsored by the savings division, American Bankers assO- .sOciatiOn, will be held at the Waldorf Astoria hotel, New York city, January 20 and 27, 1883, 1t was announced here today. On tho evening of the first day the annual banuquct will be held.
 "The theme selected for the conference, How to Strengthen Municipal and State Credit is of particular importance because the portfolios of many banks contain bonds issued by states and municipalities" w. Espcy AIbig. who is in charge of the savings division said. "Tlic weak cning of tho credit structure in any city or state Is reflected in the lower price of their sccuri- tics."
 Henry R. Kinsey, yicc-prcsi- dent Williamsburg Savings bank, Brooklyn, New York, president of the Savings Banks Association of the state of New York, is chairman of the confcrencc com- mlttce and Henry Brucrc, prcsi- dent BOwcry Savings bank, New York city, of the banquet com. fnittce, it was announced. The president of the division Is Gil- bert l.. Daane, president Grand Rapids Savings bank, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
 The conference area comprises the states of Connecticut, Desa- ware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02
NIGHT PROWLER
 KEEPS BOSTON
 POLICE ON JUMP

Boston, Dec 2--(UP)--An elusive prowler, believed the same who has entered more than a score of Boston homes, including the apart mont house occupied by Police Commissioner Eugene c. Hult- man, appeared at four more homes during the night. Extra po- lice, under the direct supervision of Police Superintendent Michael IT. Crowley, were assigned to the ease to-day.
 William c. Rueter of the Back Bay reported that his home had been entered. After feasting on chicken in the dining-room, the prowler ransacked the house. A check-up, however, disclosed noth- ing had been taken. He escaped through a window of the home of Lor1n D. Paine in the Fenway, when Paine awoke and demanded who he was.
 The prowler was frightened away when discovered attempting to break into two other homes in the Back Bay
 James R. Foley of the south end. recently released from Deer Island prison, was arrested last night fol- lowing a police chase after he was seen acting suspiciously in the rear of building in Charlesgate East. He was to be viewed by victims of recent robberies in lineup at po- lice headquarters to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02
BY ELMER c. wAI.zER TTrffed prpsa Financial Editor,

Limited Press Financial EnttOrl
 New York, December 2 - (UP) = Leading stocks declined to. 2 points in dull session of the Stock Exchange today, while the others moved irreguiarly in a fractional area.
 Gold mining shares were con- spicuous on the upside, contrary to the general trend. Homestake Mining made a record high at 165 up 1, while Dome Mines equaled it's high of 12 1-4 up 1-4 and frac- tional gains were registered oy Alaska Juneau and Mcintyre Por- cupine.
 incentive for selling the leaders was seen in the uncertainty over the war debt situation. The Brit ish government note released toe day painted a gloomy picture # payment were forced at this time. Congressional leaders appeared to hold to their course to force pay ment and hence stock market trad CTS in many instances sold their holdings to await results after De- cember IS when the payment IS due.
 Several inactive issues, notably a group of preferred stocks made wide declines. Bloomingdale pre- ferred dropped 9 points, while General Gas and Electric preferred lost and several others were down l to more than 3. Coca Cola International made It's appear ance today for the first time since that extra dividend was omitted. It broke 50 points.
 S. Near the close Paramount Pub lix. third most active issue yester- day, came out at 2 on block of 10000 shares. The issue later cuualed it's record low of 1 1-2.
 United Aircraft again was tho active leader. It sold off more than point. Other leaders to yield a point to 2 points included U. s. Steel, Allied Chemical, American Can, Consolidated Gas, Du Pont, International Harvester. Union Pacific, New York Central and Atchison.
 American Telephone sagged off toward par for Q loss of more than points. Western Union also react ed 2 points. Standard Gas was &C., tive on the downside, giving up more than 2 points.
 Among issues to lose to more than points were Ingersoll Rand, International Business Machines, U. S. Steel preferred, McKecsport Tin Plate, J. I. Case, Owens Illinois Glass and Engineers Public Serv- ice.
 Oils, foods. and tobaccos joined the decline. Coppers made small declines with the main list. Confer ences of copper producers have been postponed until next week, awaiting arrival of representative of Roan Antelope from Europe.
 The pound sterling broke nearly 3 cents here when the attitude of congress on the British war debt payment was determined. That break brought further selling into wheat and the various positions declined 1 1-8 to 2 1-S cents a bushel. Other grains lost sharply
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02
Crippled Children Home
 Supt. Answers Charges

Newington, Conn, December 2-- (UP) Miss Constance L. Leigh. for 16 years superintendent of the Newington Home for Crippled Chii- dren, said today she would well come state investigation of the in- stitution as demanded of Governor Wilbur l.. Cross by 50 alumni of the home.
 Disclaiming knowledge of spe- cific charges made in the lengthy petition filed with the governor. Miss Leigh termed absurd" and "perfectiy untrue" rumors of charges which have reached her.
 q know nothing of the specific charges and hence all I can say al this time Is that I will have to be judged by my 16 years of public service" she said.
 A similar position was taken Dy James L. Goodwin of Hartford. president of the board of directors of the home. Goodwin said au.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02
NOTE WRITER NOT TO
 BE PROSECUTED

Marblehead, Mass Dec 2-(UP) Trapped by two nisspelled ds-"cemetary" and "pavil- ian"--A member of a respected Marblehead family has confessed that he penned extortion notes received by State Senator Malcom l.. Bell and three other prominent men. Postal authorities, who ob- tained the confession yesterday after confronting the suspect with handwriting specimens and the two misspelied words, indicated that no criminal action would be taken against the man.
 The note-writer, whose name was withheld. was found to be an epileptic. He never attempted to collect the $50,000 he demanded in threatening note to the sena- tor, or lesser amounts from other persons.
 Recipients of the extortion notes, besides Bell, were Chairman How ard Lillibridge of the Marble head selectmen, Allen Dumbeck. a business man, and Fred Peach, wealthy retired farmer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02
GAME
 THAT WILL HELP
 NEWFOUNDLAND

Boston, December 2 = (UP) - The Boston Herald, in copy tighter article today, describes | purported plan for gigantic lot tery to aid the Newfoundland gov ernment financially. The govern ment of Newfoundland, seriously embarrassed financially the Her. aid says, "has been approached with scheme to 'selp 1000, 900 lots of land in Labrador at $1 each and then hold an official lottery semi-annually among the 'pur- chasers' to raise funds to meet the colonys obligations. :"
 The plan, proposed by a Boston group. was placed before H. A. Winter, a Newfoundland cabinet minister, when he was here recent ly, according to the Herald. "The Boston promoters understand that the proposal made a favorable im- pression in Newfoundland and had been given the informal approval of Frederick c. Alderdice, premier of Newfoundland" says the Her. aid. They have received informa- tion that a formal agreement be- tween the promoters and represen- tatives of the government would soon be signed at a meeting in Canada"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02
FOR 28TH DIVISION VET
AGED PRIVATE
 OF ENGLAND IS
 SOME IMPROVED
Cardinal Bourne Was Ad- nlinistered, However, the Last Sacraments of the Church Yesterday

Rome, Dec 2.-CUP)-Cardinal Bourne. Catholic primate of Eng land, was slightly improved today although the last sacraments were administered late yesterday at the primate lay near death in the Eng fish nuns clinic. The cardinal. known for years as the poor mans archbishop was stricken with a bronchial ailment Monday and developed heart trouble. His condition was critical early last night, but he was sleeping and was comparatively comfortable at midnight. The cardinal slept for six hours.
 Cardinal Bourne is Londoner, born in the British capital March 23, 1861. A convert to the Cath ollie faith, he was ordained at 23 and became monsignor at 34. He became successively bishop of Southwark. archbishop of West minister, and became a cardinal at the age of 50, the youngest in the consistory of 1911. Last year, Cardinal Bourne was named papal legate to the cemmomoration of the 500th anniversary of Joan of Arcs death at Rouen. He was the first English cardinal so hon. ored since the restoration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02
State Officers !, of Odd Fellows
 Killed in Maine

Bangor, Me, Dec 2-CUP)-Two state officers of the odd Fellows were killed and companion was seriously injured. today when blowout sent the roadster in which they were riding into tree.
 Those who lost their lives were Harry F.. Perry, 47. of South Port land, state commander of Pa triarches militant, and August Cou-i mont, 32, of South Paris, depart ment inspector. w. T. Yeaton of Auburn was taken toa Dexter hos pital.
 The men were on an inspection tour of Odd Fellows lodges when the accident occurred
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02
WATER WILLIE
AREN'T WE EALL'
 IS BIG SUCCESS
Parent-Teacher Assn Play to Be Repeated - Miss
 BrenneiS Improved

Although there was only a fairly large audience at Sprague Cram mar school gymnasium last night those who attended the riotous farce comedy, Aren't We All'' thoroughly enjoyed it's wholesome rural humor with 0 laugh in nearly every line. The entertainment is be- ing sponsored by the Waterville Parent-Teacher Association which will use the entire proceeds for it's Christmas basket fund >land the school milk fund. It will be repeat ed this evening at 8:15 o'clock.
 The action of the play takes place in the lobby of Abner Per kins Hotel De Looxe at Chestnut corners, Vermont and the dramatic and comedy situations are extreme 1y well handled by splendidly cast group of dozen principals. George Hughes, as Abner, portraying a rural character for the first time in his wide and varied stage exper- { fence, leaves nothing to be desired v in his Interpretation of the quick tempered, excitable proprietor of { the hotel and his comedy work is excellent. He gives to the role the same finish which has always char acteriZed his stage work. Elmer ( Wilson and Harry Cashin. as Seth Hummewell the "champeen check CT player and Job Carter, another farmer and checker champeen", Z handled their parts well and pro- vided plenty of comedy the open ing act. 7 Marjorie Bailey as Abner's at- tractive daughter, Doris, was charming particularly in the scenes with her convincing lover-inventor Dick Hathaway who was played by Jimmy Cantwell well-known for his excellent work in many other pro- ductions. Lydia JeHkins proved a past-master at the art of character Interpretation as Lena Peters the gossipy, coquettish spinster Jim Blake the city slicker, was capably played by Gus Schoeck, always q local favorite whose finished work is a real delight to the audience. Luke Bowling as Sam Turner Jim's hard-boiled accomplice, Pat Kelly as Patrick O'Toole waiter. Cliff Slater as the fopplsh Englishman, and Danny Barrett as the budding playwright, were excellent in their Interpretations of difficult charac- ter parts Mary Byrne's clever hand lluB or the lHuOleIit, uumD rOie OI Asthma Tarter. the general maid. was one of the high spots of the show.
 The antics of the Chestnut Cor ners Fire Department as they handled the ten fire alarms were most gh-provoking. Benjamin Bradley was the chief of the de- pertinent and his men included Perry White, Clifford Northrup Ed ward Downs and Bob Mcbride.
 The "Baby's Birthday Party number which was a curtain raiser following the overture by the Sprague School orchestra was a clever presentation by seventy-five small children.
 The entre-act between the first and second acts was a comic skit Good Morning Judge" featuring the charges of Asphasia Jenson. lady of color played with much en- thusiasm by Charles Platt, against her husband George Washington Jones, meekly portrayed by William Houston. c. Arthur Dubois was the 5udse. F. Sydney Bronson the clerk of the court Idris Alderson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02

ST and Ralph Meyers, the counsel and the following served as the jury: John McCourt. foreman, Franklin w. Warren, William Dun- lavey, Arthur Kramor, Archer Row. bottom Charles M. Dittrich, Fred Seidel, Alfred Emmons, Sr, John M. Lynch, John W. Jaeger, Edward Cookson, Howard Giller, and George Bailey.
 During the second act there was an amusing interlude, School Days" with the following cast: Teacher. Gertrude Stephens; Wee Willie, Eddie Keenan; Mary, Betty Wilson; key Cohen, Herb Price; Dotty Dimple, Margaret Lapman; Dora Dumb, Bernice Ryan; Sandy MacPherson, James Macdonald; Pat O'Toole, Pat Kelly; Betty Bal let, Valerie Balcius.
 Speciality numbers of a high or- der were contributed by Jimmy Cantwell and his he-man band; dance numbers by Doris and Lor- raine Downs, Loretta Clark and Valerie Balkus; song and dances by Danny Barrett and selections by Worden's Milky Way Four.
 Supporting the cast was an ex- cellent singing and dancing chorus headed by Shirley Gibson and Lor- raine Patton. The other members were Dorothy Blacker, Eleanor Redden. Mary Waters. Katherine Gangler, Edith Reed, Miriam Gaug- Ter Mexine Tullar, Mary Shea, Betty Totten. Loretta Watson, Louise Kreidel, Eleanor Brenneis, Norma Dawes, Betty Cashman. Edna Kraft, Julia Truelove, Rita Sullivan, Doris Slocum, Loretta Clark, Hazel Hallock, Isabel Platt. Virginia Bailey, Betty Wilson, Kathryn Fleming, June Niven. Margaret Lapman, Bernice Ryan, Marion Heaney and June Truelove.
 Miss Eleanor Stevens was the piano accompanist. The ushers were Grayce Cookson, Helen Win ters, Doris Hackensen, Oletha Hub- bell, Catherine Lapman, Hazel Field. Marie Degostin and Majorie Dpuehy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02
$354 Granted in Compensation Case

The Naugatuck Chemical Co will pay $334.16 in compensation to Charles Price of Naugatuck in an agreement filed in the compensa- ton court today. The sum is to be paid at the rate of S13.9S week. ly for 25 weeks for part loss of one the claimants liners.
 Other agreements filled include: Grove & Co and Ray Sleeves of 84S North Main street, head injury $6.43 weekly; Grove & Go. and Joseph Bergen of 360 North Main stret, finger injury, $15.91; Roman Catholic Cemeteries. Inc. and Jo- seph Pamslsas of 142 Gcddes Ter race. strained back, $15 weekly: Autoyre Co of Oakyille and Char les A. Mosgrove of 37 Windsor street. head injury, $21 weekly: Mrs Ruth Butler of 90 Bucking- ham street and John Sutcliffe of 50 Buckingham street, ribs. $1G.48 weekly; Seaboard Freight Lines Inc and Paul Selaskas of Park Road, arm injury, $19.77 weekly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02

 in ExtraditiOn
 of Martin Insull

Barrie, Ont, Dec 2-(UP)-A' third postponement was granted today in the hearing to extradite Martin J. Insult, former utilities magnate, to Chicago to fact charges of grand larceny and em- bezzlement.
 February z was set as the new date for the hearing.
 The postponement was granted by Sincoe County Judge Dudley Holmes after attorney for Cook county, Illinois, said they were not ready to proceed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02

thorites of the institution would give every cooperation to an in- vestigating committee appointt l by the governor. should the gover. nor deem investigation necessary. Goodwin said charges similar 10 those m the petition were laid be- fore him some time ago and that he went over them one by one with the individuals involved. He be- lieved. he said. that he had afl- swered the complaints.
 The petition charges home off, cials with cruelty, inefficiency and waste of state funds. Miss Leigh and her staff are accused of lack ing sympathy for the crippled pu. tents and neglecting their medical needs. One case mentioned con- cerns treatment of a young girl who Is alleged to have become q victim of manic depressive lnsan. .ity because of unfecling methoGs used in breaking up her love af. fair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02
MAY DECLARE
 CONLEY ELECTED

Hartford, Conn, Dec 2-(UP)-- Deputy Attorney General Ernest l.. Averill, who will defend the state board of canvassers against a man. damus writ obtained by State Sen- ator-elect William Conley of Bridgeport, said the board would certify Conley's election If sthe Fairfield county superior court ruled unfavorably on the man. dan1us petition of Conley's republi- can opponent, Fred w. Harrison.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02
Johnson Receives
 Citation From
 War Department
Wounded During Second Battle of Marne-Served With Keystone Division During Heavy Fighting in Fishes Sector, August, 1918

poy City, Penn, was wounded at Fismes in the second battle of the Marne on August 8, 1918. Johnson is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
 Recently John J. and William Mulligan of Alma street were hon. ored with the same award.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02
Miss OWeiH Denies Run,ors She Is Resigning
 As Duggan Principal

She has been on the teaching staff of Waterbury schools 40 years and was for several years president of the Quota club. She is also cred ited as the introducer of the first motion picture machine to be used in Waterbury institutions of learn ing as an educational adjunct.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02
Jack Sharkey of Boston Is Given
 7-Year Sentence

Montreal, Dec 2.-(UP)-Sen- tences of seven years in the pen itentiary and eight strokes with the lash were. passed by Judge La- croix in the court of sessions to- day on two holdup men, Jack Sharkey of Boston and Theodore Sedars, also believed to come from Massachusetts. The men were convicted of having held up an al- legged gambling house on Dorches- ter street and stolen $100, the prop erty of Paul Walsh, 1494 Union avenue. The two men carried sawed off shotguns and took all the money on the tables.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02
Three Yale Boys Had Wild Time
 and Nice Arrest

New Haven, Conn, Dec 2-(UP)
 Three Yale students, one of var sity football player, faced city court today after a boisterous midnight snake dance down one of the prin- cipal streets during which traffic signs were carried away.
 About 20 escaped pursuing po- licemen but Victor Main, 23, cen- ter on the Yale eleven, Edward King, 21, and Walter Kelly, 19, were arrested and charged with breach of the peace, injury to pri- vate property and drunkenness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02
PROHIBITIONIST
 DEAD OR ALIVE
 SAYS HURT MAN

Peabody, Mass, Dec. 2- (UP)-Etiward McCrossin, 4S, of New York was inspecting n factory here when floor collapsed, burying him be- meath debris. As soon as he was cxtricatcd. a sympathetic bystandcr preferred him flask of whiskcy. McCrossin stared at him, jelly:
 "Sir, I am q prOhibitiOnhst, dead or alive!
 Today McCrOssin was in . hospital, recovering from q broken cOllarbone and other iniuries.