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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-18
Brooklyn Man
 Tries Suicide

Apparently in a fit of despond- ency Joseph Selashy, 52, of 642 North Riverside street attempted suicide shortly after 1 o'clock this afternoon. After swallowing some 'lemon oil'', a furniture polish. &c., lasky turned on the gas. Members of his family and neighbors de- tecting the odor were mainly in- strumental in saving his life. Pa trolman John McWeeney of the police motor patrol was in that vi- cinity of the city at the time and after taking a look at the man, who was partly conscious, sent in call for the police ambulance. Patrol nan Charles McWeeney and Thomas Grady responded.
 Selasky, who Is married and has several children, was reported this afternoon 10 be resting somewhat comfortably at the Waterbury hos pital. He received prompt treat ment in the emergency room of the hospital and was then placed un- der observation. It is expected that he will recover. The doctors are not sufficiently familiar with the potency of .'lemon oil'' to venture any definite opinion, but it is be- lieved that Selasky will be dis charged in a day or two from the hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-18

warrant issued for his arrest after he left Waterbury year ago. Bonds fro his appearance at the June criminal term of superior court will be set and it is likely that he will be brought to the county jail at New Haven until his case is called.
 Russo gave authorities here a merry chase during his absence from this city. He crossed the Att lantic at least three times and search was made for him in seven different countries.
 States Attorney Lawrence L. Lewis gave credit for the capture of Russo to Assistant States Att torney William B. Fitzgerald and Detective Alling. Russo was sought for arrest after the unexplained and sudden closing of his steam ship and money forwaring agency at 197 Bank street. Bank examin- CTS discovered a shortage of nearly $100,000 representing deposits made by 500 residents Sof Italian extration in this city.
 Russo was traced to Italy where Italian authorities were loath to extradite him to this country. He slipped out of Italy and authors ties here notified parts in Italy, Spain, Portugal, the Argentine, Bazil, Cuba and Mexico to be on the lookout for him. He was next discovered in Mexico and when police were ready to arrest him, sailed away from Vera Cruz. He was nabbed at Southhampton, England by Scotland Yard officials when he stepped ashore,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-18
BY ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial Editor. )

New York, April 1s.-(UP)- Trading quieted down to small pro- portions on the stock exchange to- day and the general list swung in a narrow arc while pressure con- tinued against American Telephone & Telegraph and a few other rela- lively high priced shares.
 Telephone was off 7-8 and a new low since 1921. Eastman Ko- dak dipped 53 5-S off 3 1-2 and recovered slightly. Coca Cola dipped to 97 5-S off 1 7-S while American Can, Du Pont and Allied Chemical lost more than point each.
 Steel common hovered around it's low since 1908 of g IA while stockholders were in session at their anual meeting. Myron C.. Taylor, chairman of the board, said operations of the corporation were now lower than if the last quarter of 1881, being at 20 per cent of capacity. He would make no pro- phecy for the future but indicated he had every confidence if the ultimate solution of present prob- lenns.
 v gains. Chesapeake and Ohio which had net operating income o' $2,866,000 in March, against $2,. .366,O00 in March, 1881, rose to II up 1-2 points and held part oi the gain. The March showing fol other roads was better than has been anticipated and they firmet up and held steady.
 General Motors held a smal gain while International Telephone was steady around 3-4, its previ ous close. Peoples Gas rose tt 68 up 1-2 and held more thai half the gain. Auburn Autt touched 40, .eased to 37 1-2 ant as the market neared the end o the fourth hour was at 3S 1-S ul 7-S.
 Considerable selling came int Standard of New Jersey but tn issue resisted pressure near tn previous close of 23 3-S. flask Juneau was active at declinin
 prices, touching 12 7-8 off l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-18
Military Ball
 at Bridgeport
Many Waterbury People at Entertainment of
 Harris Post

Striking color drill competitions, patriotic decorations and gay music featured the annual military ball of the Raymond W. Harris post, No. 145, Veterans of Foreign Wars, at the Bridgeport state -armory Saturday evening attended by approximately 50 Waterburians. More than 40 veteran organizations and their auxiliaries were repre- sented among the 1,500 guests.
 Gun Hill post, 271, V. F. w., oi Bronx, N. r., carried off first hon. ors in the competition drill with Mount Vernon post, 596. a close second. Members of the Bridgeport police department took third place.
 In the ladies' auxiliary compe- tition, post 5S6 of Mount Vernon was awarded first place. Windham county. N. r., ladies' auxiliary won a cup for carrying its colors the longest distance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-18
NEW HAVEN ROAD WON DECISION
 IN HIGH COURT

Washington, April 1S.-(UP) The interstate commerce commis- sion was today granted a supreme court review of the District of Co., lumbia court of appeals ruling that the commission should have in- cluded in the New York, New Ha- ven and Hartford Railroad Com- pany's property valuation the value of terminal rights in New York and Boston.
 The commission in valuing the road held that it had no invest ment in the New York terminal and that it had only trackage rights in Boston. The company contend ed it held valuable estates in the terminals.
 The District of Columbia su- preme court dismissed the com pany's mandamus action to have a terminal valuation included in it's valuation. The appellate court re- versed the dismissal.
 The New Haven operates into the Grand Central station in New York over twelve miles of New York and Harlem tracks. In Bos- ton it uses the Boston Terminal company's South station.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-18

Washington, April 1s.-(UP)- House leaders concede that the s2,O0O, ,000,00O soldiers bonus prob ably will pass that chamber, but senate chieftains of both parties claim they can defeat it.
 Acting Chairman Crisp, of the House Ways and Means committed told the United Press it was his "guess" that the house would pass the bonus. He is opposed to it. The bill is now being considered by his committee.
 Democratic Floor Leader Rainey agreed with Crisp.
 Chairman Smoot of the senate finance committee, however, pre- dicted that body would kill, the measure if it ever came to a vote there. Republican leader Watson and democratic leader Watson both are fighting the bonus. So is Sem ator Harrison, Mississippi, ranking democrat on the senate finance committee.
 Representative Patman, demo- crat, Texas, author of the veter- ans bill, expected to complete his case before the Ways and Means committee to-day. He is concen- trating on the argument that issu-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-18
Bonus May Pass The House But May Die
 In Senate Chamber

lance of $2,000,O0O,oO0 of new currency to the ex-soldiers would benefit business and the country generally.
 Secretary of Treasury Mills will lead the administration attack when bonus opponents begin to present their side of the case to the committee tomorrow.
 More Ask Bonus
 Washington, April 1S-(UP)- Michigan Legionnaires to-day asked congress for favorable action on the cash bonus through their representative, David V. Addy of Detroit.
 Addy testified before the House Ways and Means committee as hearings resumed on the Patman bill to issue more than $2,000,000,- 900 in new currency for the veterans payment,
 Addy said he represented 52 Legion posts with a total member ship of 12,S20. He asked passage of the bonus as an aid to Detroit unemployed veterans.
 "There are 600,000 people in De- troit dependent on charity" Addy said. "They are desperately look ing for help from any source. Twelve to 15 per cent of Detroit's s unemployed are veterans"
 The support of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen also was pledged to the cash bonus by w. D. Jackson, representing the labor union. He said "the brotherhood is for the veterans now as in war time."
 Jackson asked for the bonus as a relief measure "for 750,000 ex- soldiers out of work"
 Representative Sweeney, demo- cat, o., followed the labor repre- sentative. Sweeney said that the committee should ignore argu- ments that the Patman bill would unbalance the budget.
 "This bill," he said, "may unbal- ance the budget, but it is better to have an unbalanced budget than a revolution. This bill will mean the distribution of $117,S45,000 in my state of Ohio.
 q am here because of the ap- peals of my people. I have re- ceived hundreds of letters from unemployed veterans asking the bonus for relief. They were writ ten on children's tablets and on wrapping paper. I have received some letters from veterans oppos- ing the bonus. They were on em- bossed stationery. The men who can use embossed paper don't need the bonus." Two Alabama democratic con- gressmen, Representative Allgood. DoftnRenn 0IaQ asked the committee favorably to report the Patman bill.
 Tells Poverty Story Washington, April 1S---(UP)-A man whose skin as an automobile driver once carried President Hoover and General John J Pershing across the shell-torn bat. i tlefields of the World war to-day told the story of his poverty as q plea for enactment of the veterans bonus.
 Appearing before a House com mittee, Edward c. Mcconnell re- lated how he had been supported by the New York department oi charity, unable to obtain a job oi any kind He was chauffeur fol Pershing during the World wal and for Mir Hoover when the lat ter was administrator of Belgian relief.
 Mcconnell said he passed . civi service examination with an aver. age of e7 per cent, out had mol been able to get . job. He alst tried to see Pershing, hc said. bu' had refrained on advice of th' general secretary.
 "t am going back to New yerl now" Mcconnell said. with ticket e member of congress bought mo. But when ! set baci there won't have any more joi or any more home than l hav'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-18

consider things. Six months in jail was the time given for con- temptation
 Alphonse Conforti, 1e. of 13S Hill street was pointed out in court this morning as being the leader of a gang of youngsters re- sponsible for a number of petty breaks within the past few days. They were rounded up this morn Ing about 1 o'clock by Detective Joseph Bender and held on the charge of being incorrigible. To- day Conforti was recognized as a youth, who had violated his par ole from the Meriden Reform school. He was ordered returned to that institution. His four young pals were placed on probation, The youngsters were specifically charged with breaking into the National Lunch room at 451 East Main street and stealing two cig- arctic vending machines. They had rif1ed the machine of some cigarettes and q small amount of money. The break" took place about g o'clock. They gained ef1. trance by breaking pane of glass in q rear window.
 Sanford N Mopes, 51, of 22 East 3Sth street, New York City. was fined $5 for passing a red traffic light.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-18
Annual Event.
 in Parish Hall
St JOseph's Parishioners Get Together Satur-
 day Night

The annual supper of St Joseph's parish was held Saturday evening in St Joseph's hall on John street with 700 parishoners in attendance. Rev Josejh Valantiejus, pastor of the church, was toastmaster and chairman of the committee in charge of arrangements. Dancing wa enjoyed in old St Joseph's hall until 1t was time for the banquet.
 n addition to Father valentiejus. other speakers were pr John Stanislaw, John Alexander, presi- dent of St Joseph's orphanage, Rev John Kripas, supervisor of St Joseph's school. Professor Alex an6er Alexis, choirmaster, Dr M. J. Colney. Rev Joseph Kazlauskas and Ignaz Nakauskas, president of the Brooklyn Baking Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-18

A peaceful zacceptance of the Master Builders Exchanges new wage scale affecting masons, car penters, plumbers, steamfitters, electricians and other tradesmen has been temporarily voted by members of the Waterbury Build- ing Trades Council. With the ex- ception of the electricians work men associated with the various trades reported for work today conscious of a 30 per cent reduc- ton in their wages. Hopes were somewhat high, however, that a conference between international and the contractors might result in some favorable change in the near future. It was learned today that the rates would become effective Wednesday among the electricians and others not af- fected today. A two-day armistice was agreed upon, it was intimated.
 The decision of the contractors was reached several weeks ago and notice was served upon the Trades council. Efforts at conciliation fail- ed, although several meetings were nckQ. 1Hc AIduCS CVtASAA oDu6AAs a compromise, but the contractors believing that they had good argu- ments to support their action made their offer an ulti1natum. It was a question of acceptance on the part ofithe tradesmen or the adop- ton of an open shop policy by the contractors. For years the rela- .tions between the two factions have been very friendly and 1t had been hoped that the present differ nee of opinion would be quietly adjusted.
 Mortimer Tracy, president of the Master Builders stated today that all men employed by his company were on hand today and had ap- parently accepted the offer. He ad- mitted that international represen- tatives of the Trades council were active and that 1t was not improb- able that another meeting would be arranged soon. As to the possi- bilities of any reconsideration s1e given to offer made MT Tracy would not comment.
 Representatives of the electric fans stated that a decision would be reached by Wednesday. This
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-18
Bad Willie" Gray Is Given Very Long
 Prison Sentences

intent to murder. I understand that in 1922 or 1923 this man was given substantial sentence to a state prison and is now wanted in Maine as fugitive from justice
 
 Asked by Judge Sisk if he had anything to say, Gray, who acted as his own counsel during his trial last week, said:
 If your honor please. I hope you will take into consideration the fact that have been written up a great deal in the newspapers. They have made an effort to con- vict me long before was convict ed in court. I realize now that robbery while armed is serious offense. A substantial sentence is expected but, your honor, I hope the sentence will be such as will enable me to return to the outside at sOme time"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-18

Plans are all set for the minstrel show and dance to be presented by the Comites club of the Y. M. C.. A. at the central Y gymnasium on Friday evening of this week under the direction of William J. Cas- by. Club membership is composed of boys under the age of 16 years who will use the proceeds of Fri- day night's event for a camp. va- cation fund and for the purchase of athletic equipment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-18

New York, April 1S-Employ- rncnt history was made yesterday when the half-million job mark was passed in the War Against De- pression campaign's drive to ob- tain employment for. a million wage earners heretofore unem- ployed, it was announced at the Hotel Biltmore, New York head quarters of the drive. Eighty nine communities in 29 states added 5,241 jobs to the previous totals, increasing the grand total to 504,- 100.
 The War Against Depression campaign is being carried on by the United Action for Employment of the American Legion. the Am erican Federation of Labor. the Association of National Advertis- era and the Legion auxiliary to- gether with thousands of other or- ganizations, including the U. s. de- partment of labor with an az gregate membership of 23.000,000.
 With the passing of the bo0.- 900 mark, Mark n. Mckee. execu- tive director and Carl Byoir. direc- tor or organization. issued the fol- lowing joint statement:
 sThe experience gained in the study of reports on the national employment situation from more than 2,5OO cities and towns throughout the country leads us more and more to the belief that the restoration of the buying pow or of the millions who labor on
 "Confidence can only be estab- lished by actually putting. the un- employed back on payrolls. Noth- inG that can be said VIII Induce the Ereat mass of our people to re- sume normal buying as long as they see millions of fellow citizens dependent upon charity.
 Ut is our hope that the civic leaders of the more than $500 comnsunitios Of q thousand popula- tion or more, where there ie aB yet no organised effort to solve the problem of employment, will now realise that theys too can succeed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-18
Half Million To Work
 In Jobless Campaign
Five Thousand Spurt in War on Depression Drive Puts
 Grand Total at 5O4, 100

since 2,500 cities have led the way and returned over half a million wage earners to jobs. It is a source of great inspiration to those at national headquarters to see how thousands of Legion posts, labor 70 centrals and millions of citizens have rallied to this unselfish work for fellow Americans"
 Indiana led the states in yester- days report. with 3 communities finding work for 1,179:Ohio was second with 15 cities and towns putting 1,071 to work; California was third with 8 communities put ting 664 wage earners back on rayrolls.
 New York leads the national scores with I'll communities re- porting work found for 45,217: Minnesota is second with 95 com nunities finding jobs for 3S,iSS persons; and California is third with 137 cities and towns putting 34,O7O workers back on payrolls.
 Penhsylvania has repor through the greatest number or communities, 1eS: New York is sec ond and California, third. Of the so communities that reported yes- terday, 26 were ''flrst-time" job getters. 2,5O2 communities are now on an organized employment basis. ..
 It was pointed out at head quarters that the first 100000 jobs were found in slightly more than 400 cities whereas the half million mark was passed in more than i've times that amount of towns, show ing an increasing number of re- porting communities in a ratio to the number of jobs obtained.
 farms or in cities. is a condition precedent to national business TO- covery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-18
LOCAL BOY SCOUTS
 AT BARNARD FIELD

Several members of the Boy Scout Aeronautic club, together with Croft Curtis and Patrick Crib bons, troop committeeman of Troop II, Bunker Hill, and Scout Ex- ecutive Arthur D. Marston. were the guests of State Deputy Com missioner of Aviation Jack Lenox on an inspection tour through the Chance vouGht Aircraft Corp, and Brainard field in Hartford Satur- day. Construction of airplanes. examinations of different types of airplanes and aerial photograp phic equipment were demonstrated and explained by their host. The club will hold a meeting tonight at scout headquarters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-18
Comites Club To
 Present Minstrels
Clasby Directing Entertainment at Central YMCA
 Friday Night

A program of IS numbers in- cluding dance, song and comedy entertainment will be shown. The club is under the leadership of Edward F. Keenan. we'll known minstrel man and swimming in- structor at Chase park who is leaving nothing undone to make the affair a success.
 All of the entertainers are youngsters making their first ap- pearance before the footlights.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-18
ATTY ROBERT D. LARKIN
 NAMED AS TRUSTEE

Attorney Robert D. Larkin was named trustee for the Florida res taurant of Center street at near ing of the United States Bank ruptcy court before Referee Wal ter F. Torrance this morning. 1T was reported that assets in the restaurant were sold for $175. At torney Thomas F. Wall was ap- pointed trustee for the New Eng land Clothes shop of Torrington in the hearing of that case. No trustees or appraisers were ap- pointed in the cases of Thomas F. McGrath and c. Neal Turner, both factory workers. There were no assets in either estate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-18

Boston. April 1s-William E. Bad Willie" Gray, notorious gum man and jail-breaker, today was sent to state prison for 20 to 30 years, following his conviction on a charge of armed robbery.
 Superior Judge James H. Sisk imposed a second sentence of 10 to Is years for assault with intent to murder railroad policeman, Phi lip F. Sweeney, but the sentences will be served concurrently.
 A third case against Gray, in- volving assault with a dangerous weapon upon Thomas Artesani, in whose Allston store a robbery oc- cured February 26, was filed.
 In moving for sentence, assist ant District-Attorney Frederick T Doyle said he would not ask for life imprisonment on the robbery charge, but added:
 "I do ask for a substantial sen tence on the charge of assault witt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-18
Society

Mrs Joseph J. Davis of Plaza avenue, is spending few days in New Yorw, where she is registered at the Hotel Roosevelt,
 Miss Eleanor Devine of Willow street has returned after visiting guest Miss Juanita Roach of Chat tanooga, Tenn.
 The New Haven Dental Hygienist association were hostesses to the Waterbury and Bridgeport Dental Hygienists associations at a meeting, inspection tour, and tea held at the New Haven hospital on Saturday afternoon. Among the local people atetnding were: Helen King, Mrs Ethel Clark, Mildred Finnan, Maureen Malsch, Esther Hauser, Kathleen O'Hara, Emily Steinman, Emiline O'Rourke, Blanche Demers and Julia Wander man.
 MT and Mrs William Sherman Smith have announced the follow ing winners in the Monday after noon Elton contract bridge tourna- ment held in the Colonial room of the Elton: Group A: Mrs D. T. Harrington, Mrs Charles Wodolock, 70 1-2; Mrs Bronsky, and Mrs Ad- ams, 67: Mrs S. R. Kelsey and Mrs M. H. Toomey, 63; and Class B, Mrs Albert Jourdan and Mrs James Sweeney, 69 1-2, Mrs F. H. Stew art and Mrs R. G. Monroe, 6S 1-2: and Mrs F. A. Jackie and Mrs R. B. Schroeder 63 1-2.
 A meeting of Gamma chapter. Pi Omicron Sorority will be held on Wednesday evening at o'clock at the Colonial room of the Hotel Elton.
 A surprise party was given on Saturday evening by MT and Mrs Frederick Brooks of Oakville in honor. of their son, Edward who celebrated his 14th birthday. The guests of honor was presented witr many beautiful gifts. Among those present were: Ruth Bradshaw Gladys Brooks, Beatrice Brooks Madeline Brooks, Francis Davis Bud Dwyer, Edward Nichols, Ar deal Austin, Edward Brooks. IF. wing Austin, Vernon Bradshaw Arthur Hart and Mir and Mrs Fred erick Brooks.
 Members of the Dpworth league will hold e meeting tomorrow eve Ink at c o'clock at st PAul'e Metho. dist church. Gorge 7f. coonz oi the Hartford Y. M. c. A. will bs the guest speaker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-18
Gun Toter Gets Six Months In Jail Victor Monterio Caught Second Time Within the Past
 Year

The evident ambition of Victor Monterio, 27, colored, of 235 Ab- bolt avenue to be gunman was curbed again to-day for. the sec- ond time within a few years. He was arrested by Patrolman John Winston, who became suspicious of the youth lurking in doorway. When searched a loaded revolver was found on his person. On April 24, 1927 when picked up by the police he was in possession of a
 weapon and was fined 325 and costs, As the fine failed to impress him with the seriousness of the offense Judge T. V. Meyer de- cided to give him a little time to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-18
.OLD TIMERS" NIGHT AT
 WATERBURY MOOSE LODGE

old Timers night was observed Saturday evening by the members of the Waterbury lodge of Moose. The event attracted one of tho largest crowds of the year and the meeting developed considerable enthusiasm over the proposed pro- gram of activities for the coming term, Dictator Patrick Fully pre- sided ana many of the old time members were called upon to ad- dress the session. The committed in charge included Emil Dahl, Pat rick Fully. Thomas Murphy, Frank EEan, Frank Baribauit, Edgar Harder. John Dahl, John Bowling George Lockshire. Raymond Ser gen. John Hannon and John Ken drick.