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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22

Waterbury will observe Christ mas Day, Sunday, in a fitting man. uer. with services in all of the local churches and bountiful feast Dn every family table in the city. Church heads and welfare officials today had practically completed their plans for observing Christ mas day on Sunday while the bus. inebs of Waterbury will be sub- pended Monday in legal observance of the years greatest holiday.
 Between 1000 and 4,50O persons will he taken care of by the local charitable organizations. They will complete most of their work by Saturday night, Christmas Eve, 50 that on Sunday. Christmas Day, the entire city population will sit down to aL bountiful feast. There will be no want in Waterbury for one day, at least, if the present plans of the charitable organiza- tions are carried out.
 While Christmas Day falls on Sunday, the holiday will not nc observed legally until Monday. On Monday the City Hall. public H. brary. banks, stores and other bus. mess houses will suspend. Fac tories will close over the Christi mas period and in several instances the shutdown will be until after New Years day. Schools will close Friday noon until after New Years.
 Tn the Catholic churches of the city special masses will be celebrat- ed on Sunday morning in observ- sxr ~ lu4x Nhfln inc usual Sunday schedule of masses will prevail in all of the Catholic churches, extra services will be held. Tho hours of the extra masses are as follows: St Mar garet's, 5:30 o'clock; Our Lady o. Iourdes, 4 o'clock; Blessed Sacra- ment, 6; St Cecilia's, T; St Francis xavier's, 6:3O and 6:30 o'clock; i; Sacred Heart, 5o'clock; St Anne's, 5:30 o'clock; Sts Peter and Paul. 5:30 o'clock; St MichaePs. 6:3C o'clock; St Patrick's, 5:30 o'clock: Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 4 and 6 o'clock; St Joseph's, 5:30 o'clock; Immaculate Conception. b:S0 o'clock: St Lucy's, 4 o'clock.
 At these masses, as well as at the yices held during the usual Sunday hours, special Christmas sermons will be delivered and fit- ting Christmas music will be rem dered.
 Tho Lincoln House, Mutual Aid committee, municipal charity de- partment, Brookside home, Salva- tion Army. Elks, Eagles, Masons Knights of Columbus, American Legion, Boy Scouts. Girl Scouts, Junior League. Diocesan Bureau practically ready today for their and other public organizations were drive against "Old Man Depres- sion, over the Christmas holiday.
 The public welfare department will distribute chicken dinners to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22

Orange street and two different residences on North Main street.
 Miss sadIer was born in Jersey City. Previous to coming to Wa terbury she worked as an assistant to a dentist in Trenton. When she lost her position her parents arr ranged to have her come here for Q visit.
 Last Saturday evening she was one of nearly score of persons at a house party at 132 Locust street, which was her place of residence. Her own story is to the effect that Lassiter had attempted to force his attention on her and she disliked him. During the pro- gress of the party he is alleged to have passed some insulting re- marks about her and at one time intentionally or accidentally kick. ed her in the shins. Apparently anticipating more trouble before the night was over Miss Sadler went to Ryder and borrowed his knife, Whether she explained the purpose she wanted 1t for the po- lice have yet to admit. A short time later Miss Sadler and Lassiter became the principals of quarrel and the young woman struck at him. When the excitement and the party were over, Lassiter was found wounded in the arm and chest. The latter wound was judged serious when the youth was admitted to the hospital. It was several hours before attending doc- tors and friends could persuade the wouded youth to submit to an
 f.t. Nz.. Sunday night. From the outset 1t was realized that the young man had only fighting chance of sur- viving the wound as the knife had reached his heart, His death at quently expected. Lassiter identified Miss Sadler early Sunday morning when the young man was taken to the hospital.
 Coroner Monzani will direct the preparations for the inquest. With Miss Sadler and Ryder in custody and nearly score of the guests of the party within call the case is not likely to require any further investigation.
 Among the witnesses roundup within 8 few hours of the affair WcTes buHd JcteT, ZJ, OL 0l VlUe street; Herbert Jeter, 3S, of 37 Vine street; Willis Knight, 29, of IA Hopkins street; Gussie Lee Jeter 26. of 981 North Main street; Har- old Mckay, 26, of 981 North Main street, Eleanor Sadler, IS, of 132 Locust street; Burnat Reddick, 24. of 2S0 Cherry street; Addie Thom- as, 32, 230 Cherry street: John Clyde, 30, of 2s Hill street; Otis Arlington, 23, of 147 North Elm street; Albert Jeter, 28. of 132 Locust stret; Sadie Walton, 32, of 210 Bishop street; Addie Thomas, 29, 230 Cherry street; Wilson Park CT, 39, of 41 Locust street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22

democratic congress and adminis- tration.
 The vote of 23O to 165 rolled up in the house for the beer bill fell short of the two thirds mark by more than 90. The senate tally Is expected to be still closer.
 Senate democratic leader Robin son promised prompt" considera- tion of the beer bill in the upper chamber. The senate, however, is expected to proceed much more deliberately and slowly than did the house, with drys putting up a determined fight and vets wrangl- ing among themselves in both the Judiciary and finance committees. The prohibition aspects of the measure will be considered by the for. er body and the tax angles by tho latter.
 Senator Walsh, democrat, Mass achusetts, wet leader, expressed satisfaction with the house bill. but said he could venture no prophe- cy'' as to the measures fate in the senate.
 "Senators who profess to favor permitting the manufacture and gale under suitable restrictions of Notwithstanding beer are in the ma ajority." Walsh said, but are not yet in agreement as to the essen- tial provisions of any beer bill, either as to the permitted alcoholic content, the rate or taxation, or the method of distribution and sale.
 Senatorial opponents of legal izing beer, though in the minority may be able to impede passage of any beer bill before March 4 and with that end in view will make the most of the dissentions in the views of the pro-beer majority"
 Speaker Garner, as strict q dis ciplinarian as ever cracked the or- ganization whip, ran the gamut of political strategy to secure passage of the Collier bill.
 The real battle was fought out under cover so effectively that in the end not so much as comma was changed in the ways and means committees draft of the measure: which provides:
 l, Legalization of beer, ale and porter containing 3.2 per cent al- cohol by weight.
 2. A $5 per barrel tax, expected to yield revenue in the neighbor- hood of $200, 100000 the first year and substantially more thereafter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22
4,5OO OVER CHRISTMAS
Young Negress Not
 Yet Told Of Death
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trolman Thomas Luddy.
 About fifteen witnesses. all Ne- groes, were rounded up by the po- lice Sunday and Monday. They were quizzed by Coroner John T. Monzani and released without bail. They are expected to be called in for the inquest, which is likely to prove only a matter of form Tn view of the circumstances.
 Scores of friends of both Miss Sadler and Ryder have called at police headquarters, bringing gifts of home-cooked food and some Fruit, They have ben refused per- mission to speak to either of the
 Nearly a veal ago Lassiter, the dead youth, was prisoner at po- lice headquarters pending a police investigation of the mysterious shooting of Mrs Sadie Walton, 31. The latter was brought to St Mary's hospital by Lassiter with bullet wound in her hip. She had been given first aid treatment by Dr Frank A. Bowes. As Mrs Walton claimed that the shooting was an accident and occurred while she was inspecting a gun which Las- sitter admitted owning, the charge of attempt to kill was nolled. The shooting took place on Sunday, February 14th of the present year. Lasiter's arerst at that time was one of his seven appearances on various charges. He had been ar rested for operating without a lic- ense breach of the peace. theft, and frequenting disorderly house.
 The deceased was born in Colun1- bia, North Carolina, the same state in which Mrs Jennie Leach, victim of Monday evenings murder was born. He was about five feet. three inches in height, rather good looking and fiashy dresser. His record showed that he had resided at times on North Elm street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22

bartender in one of the better of the Italian restaurant speakeasies. Poison" he said, "'tis poison. This legal beer will ruin a fine old profession. There's just few of us old time bartenders left. We can mix anything from a sazarec to a gin fizz. We are experts and we get $50 and $65 week. When they bring in this legal beer, the proprietors will hire a lot of fresh young boys away from the drug stores and put them to handing up beer at $15 per-"
 Mike has kept a bar on Grove street for twenty-five years. Be- fore prohibition it was a saloon. Today, moved two doors from the original site because of a federal paddock, 1t is a speakeasy. His customers today were greeted with wild Celtic whoops. To him the beer bill meant his return to re- spectability.
 Now me kids won't be ashamed of their old man." he said.
 Roscoe's speakeasy was the sec- ond floor, over a store.
 T got my plans all made" he said. That store downstairs is empty. Well, I'm going to rent 1t, put in restaurant, sell beer, and be on the level down there. Sure, I'll keep this joint upstairs. I fig- ger the beer downstairs will just make more customers for the hard stuff up here. Sort of a booze de- partment store, seer"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22
TEACHERS WILL
 GET THEIR PAY

Danbury, Conn, Dec 21--(UP)- Public school teachers of Danbury decided today there really was a Santa Claus after all.
 Just when the teachers had re- signed themselves to facing Christ mas with an empty purse because the city was "broke" and unable to meet salary demands, the pay was forthcoming. An unnamed manufacturer loaned the city $30,- 900 with which to pay the teach- ers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22
Export Trade of
 United States
 Was Badly Hit

Geneva, Dec 22-(U. P.) -Uni- ted States export trade suffered "even more seriously than that of other principal trading countries. in the B per cent drop in world trade during the first six months of 1892, the League of Nations trade Review published to-day said.
 The trade slump was in compar- ison with the corresponding period of 1891. The value of United States export trade dropped 67.5 per cent; Germany lost 60 per cent; Great Britain 57 per cent: France b4 per cent, according to the League fig- uress
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22
MARY MOONEY
 ON WAY HOME

New York, Dec 22-(UP)- Mary Mooney, aged mother of Tom Mooney now serving a life term on charges of participation in the San Francisco preparedness day bombing. will arrive at 6:30 p. m. on the Europa.
 Mrs Mooney toured Europe in behalf of her son. She will be met at the pier by representatives of the International Labor Defense and American Civil Liberties Union who will arrange reception in her honor. She plans to continue her Journey later to the west coast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22
Speakeasy Boys
 of New York
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to wean them either."
 Phillips place was one patron- ized by prosperous business execu- tives. Joe's place, on the lower fringe of the Village, was a rough and tumble joint for the working man and Joe could only view legal beer with alarm.
 Them soda fountain fellers put that over," he said. "it ain't right, putting an honest man out on the street like that! How do you ex- pect an honest man to make a liv- ing? I got wife and kids, have. All my trade will be hanging over the soda fountain on the corner Tapping up this here legal beer"
 Frank was a rotund and graying
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22

the highway department to rush
 operations ahead as far as avail :. able funds would permit. Winter weather will make 1t impossible to continue with most of the jobs. however. grading operations being about the only type of highway work that can be successfully ac- oomplished in cold weather. This
 will naturally limit the employ ment of men by contractors during the next few months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22
Chain Gangs of
 Georgia Lost
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(Continued from Page l) CT, Mrs Katherine Burns. his brother, the Rev Vincent Burns and the latter's wife returned to their home at Palisade. The moth CT characterized the extraditiom proceedings as "just wonderful She planned to remain at Palisade for a few days before returning 70 her home in Pittsfield. Mass.
 The hearing yesterday in Tren-- ion. N. l.. which decided Burns' fate ended dramatically as counsel for Georgia finished their plea and Governor Moore announced his de- cision.
 1.sIn this instance" the governor said. "after listening carefully to the arguments, am constrained to deny extradition."
 The room instantly was turned into Q bedlam. More than 500 per- sons present stamped, cheered and yelled Alta Boy. Harry" Three state troopers grabbed Burns and pushed him into a side room as the crowd was descending upon him for congratulations. Other troop CTS led his mother to the room. Then mother and son embraced.
 five got a wonderful Christmas present. Mrs Burns sobbed. VI appreciate 1t very much"
 The governor in the meantime had retired to his own chambers, where Burns and his mother asked permission to see him. They were taken to the executive chambers. where they both shook hands with Moore and thanked him.
 soThe way to thank me-" Moore responded, is to live as Q good citizen. Never mind the publicity stuff. As long as you live the life of a decent citizen of New Jersey, I'll not sign 8 warrant for your return to Georgia"
 T won't exploit this decision for my own benefit" Burns prom ised. 1T thank everyone for their help from the bottom of my heart
 Tn another room there was an entirely different scene. John Kel. ley, assistant attorney general or Georgia, was seated. weary ana visibiy downcast by the decision. :. 'We're at the end of our rope,
 was his only comment.
 officials in Georgia. however, had more to say, according to word here, with Gov Richard E. Russell, IT.. showing incredulous surprise. He was quoted as saying:
 .sIt is my understanding of the United States constitution that in case of a convicted criminal, pro- perly Identified, granting of such n reauisition is mandatory" "Maudlin sentimentality," was the terse remark from ID. l.. Rainey, chairman of the Georgia state Prison commission.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22
SECOND TURLoUGH

Hartford, Conn, Dec 2l. (uF)- Employes of the state department of the U. s. immigration service have been notified a second 9eir- tough of 30 days will be effective January 1. This Is equivalent tO a 20 per cent reduction in pay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22

the presumption that such repre- sentatives were empowered to ex- change views on matters of large and binding policy"
 Roosevelt concluded with the hope that the president would keep him informed of developments. He said:
 1T shall be very glad if you will keep me advised as to the pro- gress of the preliminary discus sions, and I also shall be happy to consult with you freely during this periodp
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-07-07
SMARTER HERE
THAN USUAL
Increase in Postage Rate
Causes No Trouble in
Local Office

Postmaster George II. Shana-
felt stated this morning that Ken
newick residents are evidently
more submissive to new ideas than
some other districts. From reports
he has received from other offices,
much confusion is being encount-
cred over the new postal rates.
Shanafelt said that one city had
to return close to so percent Of
the letters deposited that day, due
to insufficient postage, while 9TH
er offices reported as high as 20
percent. The day that the new
rates took effect it was only nee
essary to return 90 letters from
this office, Shanafelt revealed.
The new rates call for three
cents for the first ounce on first
class letters and an additional
three cents for each ounce or frac-
ton above. Rates on air mail and
other postal services has also been
raised, and complete information
is available at the postoffice. Be
sides that the new purple three
centers have better tasting stick
UNI on them.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-07-07
TRY TROUT IN
LOCAL WATERS.
To Plant Fry at Richland
Chinks to be Released
Here

The county game commission
will release it's entire shipment Of
Chinese pheasants in this end Of
the county, according to report
brought back from Prosser this
week by Mitchell Kershaw, who,
as deputy game warden, had bust
ness at the county seat. Some
200 birds are allotted to Benton
county, this year from the state
game farm at the penitentiary at
Walla Walla. Inasmuch as the
west end of the county is fairly
well stocked now and the birds
have been pretty well thinned out
here, the commission has decided
to put all the shipment out here.
They will be released Saturday.
The commission is also trying
to get some trout started in this
section. Experiments have proven
that the German brown trout will
thrive in warm waters and ship
ment of fingerlings was ordered.
Other districts, too, have made the
same discovery and as the propa-
CATION has not been large enough
Tor the demands, Benton county
was unable to receive the game
fish. However, some ten thous-
and eastern brook trout will be
liberated in the drainage canals
near Richland this summer, and
1t is hoped that they will survive
and thrive in sufficient numbers to
stock the district.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-07-07
GOVERNMENT
NOT WORTH
IT'S CHARGES
Field Man Tells Chamber to
Unite in Demanding Reduc-
ton; Says State is in Fine
Condition

Government, local and national,
is not worth what it is costing,
Norman w. Wilson, field man for
the United States Chamber Of
Commerce told the local chamber
this noon at the regular luncheon
at Plowman's.
Mr.. Wilson has just come thru
from the annual meeting at San
Francisco, where the largest repre-
sentative group Of businessmen
ever assembled in the world, met
to discuss the economic situation.
There the conduct of the national
government came in for much dis
cussion. The assemblage recon-
mended such consolidation Of bur-
eaus and the adoption Of business
like methods whereby half bill
lion dollars a year could be saved
in governmental operation.
Twenty-three and half cents
out Of every dollars worth Of
gross business done in the United
States, sooner or later goes to the
government, he stated. Over two
hundred bureaus are now in oper-
alton where but twenty handled
the business of the country before
the war. The government is COM
peting in 26O different lines of
business, according to Mr.. Will
son, who stated that the United
States Chamber is recommending
that federal competition with pri-
vate enterprise be entirely elimin-
ated in order to permit the aver
age businessman to be able to pay
the taxes necessary.
Mr.. Wilson stated that the east
ern part of this state was in the
best financial shape of any of the
counties which he had visited, but
that even further cuts in the cost
of government could be effected,
it businessmen and farmers to-
gether would insist upon it.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-07-07
CITY'S HELP
GETS CHECKS
Street Oiling Cannot be
Done This Year AS
Material Lacks

City employees came near be-
ing disappointed for the second
time Tuesday evening, when the
council had a difficult time in Sc
curing a quorum. The previous
regular meeting night no meeting
could be held on account of too few
Of the city dads being present and
the regular bills could not be al
lowed. On account of the holiday
this week, most Of the councilmen
felt that Tuesday was still Mon
day and the mayor and couple
more were all who showed up.
Telephone calls and special trips
finally rounded up enough to pass
the bills and warrants were order
ed drawn up, so the city employees
can again show up at the grocery
stores.
The matter of oiling some Of the
residence streets again came up
for discussion. First avenue, for
which the plans have already been
made for its Improvement, has q
chance to have the work done this
month, as also has Fruitland st.
The latter was graded and some
gravel laid two years ago, with the
idea Of ultimately oiling. While
the contractor is in the vicinity on
county work is was Thought pos
sible to get bid on the city's job.
Money is available from the
state highway fund for the Fruit
land street work, but permission
must be obtained from the high.
way commission. The clerk was
ordered to secure this permission
if possible. On account of the lack
Of sale for local improvement dis
trict bonds, by which method the
First avenue work is TO be done,
is the cause for the delay on that
work.
The Lincoln hill mile south Of
town, has been regarded by the
county, some Of the curves elm
mated and the oiling crew arrived
this week to finish the job.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-07-07
LIQUOR; CAR;
BOYS; WRECK;
HSPITAL BILL
Nine Hurt as Cars Crash on
River Road; Mrs. C. L.
Holcomb Severely Injured;
Others Minor

Suddenly swerving to the wrong
side of the road, a coup, driven by
George Stark of Washtucna, chash-
ed into the c. L. Holcomb sedan,
pushing it off the highway and
causing it to overturn twice. The
Holcomb car was being driven by
Wayne Britton and was occupied
by Mrs. Holcomb, Miss Valeria,
Vance and Lee, and Miss Betty
Greene and her house guest, Miss
Melba Cambridge of Milton. All
were more or less cut and bruised,
while Mrs. Holcomb is still con-
fined to the hospital in Pasco.
The coup, occupied by four
young men, all of whom, it is re-
ported, Were intoxicated, was own
ed by Stark of Washtucna, while
the other youths live at Cornell.
In the sudden swerve into the on
coming lane of traffic, another car
was forced off the pavement into
the dust, which hid the Holcomb
car, which was closely following.
The young men were hailed into
local police court where they
agreed to pay all damages, had
their drivers licenses revoked for
half a year and in addition paid a
$50 fine. The coupe was sold to
apply on the costs. The accident
occurred Sunday night on the state
highway about ten miles west. of
town.
Mrs. Holcomb was thei most Sc
verely injured, having her back
wrenched and received facial
bruises which confined her to the
hospital this week.. While Miss
Valera was able to be brought to
her home Monday she was badly
shaken up. The othfe passengers in
the Holcomb car weSe only severe
ly shaken and received cuts and
bruises. -
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-07-07
ONLY SEVEN
GO AGAINST
BOND ISSUE
Practically No Opposition De-
vel0ps at Election; State
to Advance Money at One
Percent Interest

The bond election Saturday, held
for the purpose of authorizing the
$4,000 issue for the repairs on
the Columbia canal, carried with
but scant opposition. One hundred
thirty votes were cast in the four
precincts, but seven of which were
registered against the proposition.
While the authorization called
for SIS, 900, the repairs cost under
$4,000, and it is for the actual
amount expended that the bonds
will be issued. The bonds run for
a ten year period and were accept
ed by the state at one per cent in
terest.
The vote by precincts at the
election was as follows: First pre-
cinct, River Road, &c for, none
against, the proposal; second pre-
cinct, the city, IS for and two
against; third, Finley, % for and
A against; and fourth, Hover, 10
for and one against.