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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
SHIPS HURRY TO
 REACH ENGLAND
 AND SAVE MONEY
If They Reach There Be- fore Monday Afternoon They Will Save 10 Per Cent Duties

London, Feb 25-(UP)-Many ships made for the ports of Eng land at top speed today in a race against time, tide and tariff to un- load their cargoes and file their papers before 5 p. m. Monday. Those that succeed will avoid pay ing the ten per cent duties effective at Monday midnight. Anxious ship owners arranged with insurance brokers to cover the risk of ships being too late, the rate being on the basis of the distance to be travelled.
 One transaction involved a ves- sel with a cargo of tropical pro- duce worth 50,000 pounds sterling, due Monday. The owners paid g.. 800 pounds against the risk of losing 5000 in duties If fog or mishap delays the ship. San Fran cisco and Boston ships with timed goods and general cargoes also sought insurance.
 The rates varied. Twenty-Five guineas per cent was charged on transatlantic vessels due Sunday afternoon and Monday morning. but considerably less on those due Saturday..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
Treasurer Mutt
 Asks Referendum
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tCO1Llnucu rom rage J.) the people is." Mutt said. But it should be done in a non-political way. There are about as many vets in the democratic party as we have in the republican party, maybe few more. Both parties are divided. Why try to make 1t a party issue? We ought to have clear cut test where the question is just wet and dry and not re- publican or democratic" DO you mean that you would prefer to have 0 referendum for i instance in 1883 rather than in a presidential year?" ne was asked. Yes" he replied. Don't have 1t on party lines at all." Would you like to see such q step recommended in the republi- can platform?" the interviewer asked.
 "Yes. would" said Mutt. "I think that's the way it should be dong. I do not vote for man be- cause he is a wet or dry. I don't pay any attention to that as long as he is a good republican. I am speaking of course as an in- dividual and not as treasurer of the republican national committee. l don't have anything to do with the platform"
 As to the mechanics of a refer endum, Mutt said, it ought to be possible 10 find a way.
 A banker rather than a politi- clan, Mutt said. out loud what a number of high party leaders are whispering. He Is an intimate of Postmaster Walter r. Brown, President Hoover's unofficial politi- cal manager, who is understood to hold a similar view on the prohibi- ton issue. Secretary of Treasury ogden Mills. Secretary of War Hurley, Secretary of State Stim- son, Secretary of Navy Adams, and Secretary of Commerce Lamont-a majority of the cabinet-are under stood to lean toward 8 change in the republican party's attitude. But the talk in Washington is carried on in stage whispers. Mutt, in the offices of his Union l Trust company here, with his files I full of correspondence from party contributors and unafflicted by the political laryngitis which seems suddenly to overcome his party as- soc1ateS In WaShlnBton every time the prohibition subject is mention ed, seemed quite casual and unex- cited over the question.
 If there is a doubt as to what people think, why not find out, he holds.
 President Hoover is committed to the 18th amendment. But so many of his close associates are leaning towards reopening of the prohibition question that the gen. eral belief is he would go along with the republican conventions decisions thereon.
 In addition to the strictly admin istration group. number of in fiuential republican committeeman are moving in the same direction. These include Charles D. Hilles of New York, Daniel Pomeroy of New Jersey, and Henry J. Roraback of Connecticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
WILL NOT CALL LEGISLATURE TO
 EXTRA SESSION
Governor Cross Notifies New Britain Officials That Time Is Not Ripe For It

Hartford, Conn, Feb 15-(U. P.) Governor Wilbur l.. Cross be- lieves the time is not ripe for call- ing of a special session of the legis- lature to reapportion the tax bur- den.
 He reiterated previous statements to this effect in replying yesterday to the petition of the New Britain common council for special ses- sion to study more equitable dis tribution of taxes. He pointed out he had favored such measure but the bill died in the last assembly.
 "I have no reason to suppose the general assembly, if called in extra session, would now be more favor able toward any alteration in the existing tax structure" said the governor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
KIDNAPPED GIRL
 HAS ONCE MORE DISAPPEARED

Cornwall, N. r., Feb 25-(UP) Claire Van Tassel. IS, who fig ured in a sensational kidnapping IA years ago, disappeared again from her home last Friday, police announced to-day.
 Chief of Police Leo A. Tanning, who is directing the search be- lieves she may have gone to Glen dale, Cal, to rejoin her aunt and uncle, Mir and Mrs Jacob Wilson, and her father, Morgan Van Tas- sel, who had taken her away be- fore.
 On her first disappearance, Miss Van Tassel was recovered after a four year search and a transcon- tinental chase of 10000 miles. She was returned to her mother who was awarded custody by the court. Miss Van .Tassel had been living here with her mother.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
Two Husbands
 Were Very Sorry
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time was in the city court room following a trial on statutory charge in which Mrs Wilke and Graham were ordered held for su- perior court. They were married in Brewsters, N. Y. on January 25. 1892, twenty-four days after they had been introduced to each other. Graham claimed today that until the day before he was married he knew his wife only by the name of Marie. She admitted that she had been married once before, but forgot to mention the fact that she had failed to obtain a divorce and was the mother of three children. On the marriage certificate given to them in Brewsters. N. Y. Mrs Wilkes name appeared as May Alice Stokes. The young woman stated in court today that she had given the name of Stack, which is her maiden name, although mem- bers of her family are known as l Stackely.
 MT and Mrs Wilke have been married seven or eight years. The husband remembered that 1t was in December and that justice of ! the peace officiated, but he couldn't recall the year. He has been separated from his wife for several months. He has been working In oxford and Sandy Hook and oth- CT places. The three children are in the custody of Mrs Wilkes mother. It was stated in court and recorded as matter of record that Mrs Wilke had her husba nd arrested three times for cruelty and non-suport and had started divorce actions against him. Young Graham halls from North 1 Carolina. His romance" started last New Years Eve at Bantam Lake when he met Marie. He was invited to Waterbury to a couple of parties, proposed to the young woman and without being particu- lar as to details of name, proceed ed to Brewster, N. Y. and were married.
 Tn view of the latest develop ments if the New York state au- thorities take action Mrs Wilke or Mrs Graham, which ever way she prefers to be known, faces the charge fo bigamy.
 On the witness stand this morn- ing her testimony was brief. She denied that she made any false statements, but admitted that she did not volunteer any information concerning the status of her for mer marriage.
 While residing at 1919 East Main street as Mrs Malcolm Gra- ham. she and her husband were | placed under arrest by Detective Joseph Bender last Monday eve- ming.
 Following totlays hearing Judge T. V. Meyer ordered Mrs Wilke as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
Japanese Hurled
 Guns And Troops
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wan and Tazang, the latter the inn mediate objective in a Japanese maneuver originally designed to surround the Chinese headquarters at Chenju.
 It appeared from Japanese troop movements before the attack ac- tually began that General Uyeds had decided to make another at- tempt to dislodge the Chinese with out the aid of endorsements en route from Tokio. A day later than the Japanese program for clear ance of Chinese troops from the area, the green clad fighting men still were trying to batter their way through the Chinese defenses. General Uyeda's strategy was criticised by foreign military ob- servers who said he left his right flank open to attack by the Chinese. This danger was removed, however, by the announcement of Chinese Commander General Tsai Ting-Kai that the Chinese would not assume the offensive although they were ready to fight to the last man in defense of their territory.
 Chinese doctors and men of the medical corps Wofked nerolcally at field hospitals within range of the big guns and aerial bombs. Many Chinese soldiers submitted to ann putation without an anaesthetic. Evidence that Chiang Kai-Shek's s troops were in the midst of the fighting was seen in the entrance into the settlement of hundreds of wounded Chinese attached to the 88th Division, one of the Chinese marshal's crack units. Many of the soldiers were horribly mangled by artillery fire and aerial bombs.
 Two hundred seventy wounded men of the 88th had entered the settlement today up till 4:30 D. m. and 502 were brought in from the battle front Wednesday,.
 Heavy fighting was still going on at Tazang at 4:30 p. m. (2:30 a. m. New York time) while the Chapel and Woosung sectors were quiet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
Twelve Thousand
 at Mooney Meeting
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Mrs Mooney took her place ir the center of the prize fight ring in the direct glare of 22 arc lights She stood there slightly bewildered a little grey-haired old lady in a black dress with white lace collar fastened by cameo brooch. She wore a blue cloth coat with brown fur collar, a brown straw hat, grey stockings, black shoes.
 Electricians hustled around her adjusting microphones. Photogra- phers flashed their lights; the au. dience roared it's welcome. Mrs Mooney tried to speak--choked- tried again. But her voice failed Finally her speech was read fol her.
 "You know Tom Mooney was framed up by the ruling class in California because he was a mili. tant leader of the working class a friend intoned.
 Mrs Mooney nodded her head ir affirmation of her own words, and half talking to herself, interrupted
 "Yes, yes." she said, excitedly "The only crime my boy committed was in organizing the workers SC they could live and breathe ant stand up strong like human beings that was why the rich people o1 San Francisco hated him."
 In her pocket, she said, was 6 letter from her son which said There is nothing to indicate that Governor Rolph of California vii act favorably in my case"
 A slender, light haired young man sprang forward.
 "The only way permanently tC put an end to the framing of in. nocent workers and their sympa- thizers is permanently to put ar end to capitalism" he shouted. He was Corliss Lamont, teacher of philosophy at Columbia univer. sity, whose father, Thomas w Lamont, is partner in the Wal street firm of J. P. Morgan & Co you here tonight" he said. q protest with you against one of tho most outrageous situations tha has ever existed in America ol anywhere else-I mean the framing of two innocent workers, Ton Mooney and Warren Billings, ant their continued Imprisonment fol years and years after the establish ment of their innocence beyond al shadow of a doubt"
 And I, too, protest" said Will liam z. Foster, erstwhile commun ist candidate for president. "Th, continued Imprisonment of thes' two innocent men is crim, against civilization"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
MRS HOOVER ON WAY TO FLORIDA
 FOR AN OUTING

Washington, Feb 25-(UP)- Mrs Herbert Hoover was on her way to Florida to-day on a vaca- ton cruise with a small group of friends.
 The wife of the president de- parted by train from Washington late yesterday for Charleston, s. c. There the party planned to board an inspection boat of the depart ment of commerce for a leisurely cruise down the coast. In the party were Mrs Edgar Rickard, New York; Mrs Mark Sullivan, wife of the writer; Captain and Mrs Joel T. Boone, and the usual secret service detail. The White House said Mrs Hoover expected to be gone about a week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
WORLD TOUR
 ON ONE DOLLAR

Boston, Feb 25-(UP)-Elmer c. Nelson, 22, of Berkeley, Cal, Is on the last leg of a world tour which hasn't cost him cent.
 He arrived here yesterday aboard the British motorship Los siebank, on which he slowed away in San Francisco last November. The solitary dollar bill with which he started was unbroken.
 Without a passport, Nelson was unable to go ashore at any of the numerous oriental and European ports visited, but he said he had enjoyed the trip.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
CORONER PROBES DEATH OF TROLLEY VICTIM
More Witnesses Subpoeaned By
 Official To-day
Peter Perugini Mangled By New tiaven-Waterbury Electric - MOtorman Davidson Testifes He Failed to See Man Until Car Was Upon Him

take the trolley home. How he came to be upon the private right of way failed to see the approach ing trolley car is a matter of spec ulation among officials.
 The trolley crew after being ques toned by Coroner MonZani were re- leased on their own recogniZance. Some of the passengers will be questioned during the course of the inquest.
 The deceased resided with his nephew, Paul Perugini of 420 Wal nut street. He is survived by his mother. Filomena; his wife, Maria; and a son, Angelo, and a brother, Rocco, all of Italy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
Cites Reverence
 For Washington
Miss Daisy Lord at National Meeting Speaks for
 Eastern Region of Classroom Teachers

too large and with a population so diverse as ours.
 We will return to our class rooms, whether in "the rock ribbed state of Maine" the sunshine or California, the states "out where the west begins" or the historic state of Virginia" with renewed courage, enthusiasm. understand ing and loyalty. which we hope will carry over from our school rooms into the life of our commit Eity, and make our people realize America in these lines to our na- t.onal emblem:
 Banner of @ freedom that the
 centuries have sighed for, Banner of @ land that gives the
 soaring spirit scope,
 "Ever-sacred symbol of a dream
 that men have died for, Wave above a nation where the
 humblest heart may hope!"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25

WILL REMOVAL OF SHERIFF FARLEY
 HURT ROOSEVELT
Some Authorities Do Not Believe Tammany May Name Successor of Farley

Albany, N. r., Feb 25-(UP)- Governor Roosevelts removal oi New York countys Tammany sheriff, Thomas M. Farley, was viewed by some political authori- ties to-day as unlikely to affect his presidential nomination chances.
 Unless the Tammany organiza- ton as a whole opposes the gov ernor's attempt to gain support of the New York state delegation, il was said, the Farley incident will have no effect. Farley himself has said he will not make personal campaign against Roosevelt.
 It was expected the governor would follow te usual procedurfe and accept Tammany's candidate as a successor to Farley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
FRENCH GOLD a
 STILL GROWING

Paris, Feb 25.-(UP)-Further heavy purchases of gold by the Bank of France. mostly in the United States, during the past week raised the banks gold reserves to another record high.
 The weekly report issued today showed gold of 73,814,806,303 francs ($2,9O8,303,368), an increase of 780,7S1,000 over the preceding week. This brought the bank's 6 ratio of gold to sight liabilities to 66.36 per cent, also a new hgih rec- ord.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
BANK OFFICERS
 MUCH PUZZLED
 BY DEPOSITORS
Bank Wants to Close Up for Good But DepOsitOrs Refuse to Take Out Their Money

Chicago, Feb 25. - (UP)- Puzzled officers of the Roosevelt Trust and Savings bank, only bank left in it's community, met today to decide what they should do when depositors refuse to with draw their money, after they were ordered to do so.
 The bank wants to close up shop because the small aggregate of it's deposits makes banking "unprofit- able"
 But to-day it appeared that the depositors were not going to let the bank shut down. In spite of blunt letters telling them to take away their money, only small percentage aDDeared
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25

The department of classroom Teachers of the National Educa- ton Association held a breakfast which is an annual event during the convention of the department of superintendents Saturday in the beautiful sun parlor of the Hotel
 Washington. overlooking the city. The breakfast was largely at- tended and many distinguished guests attended including Miss Florence Hale, national president of N. E. A., Edwin c. Broome of Philadelphia, national president of department of superintendce, Dr Michael C. Donovan, Waterbury superintendent of schools, and
 Miss Daisy Lord, eastern regional director.
 The latter responded for the
 classroom department to the
 greetings of Dr J. Orin Powers of
 George Washington University,
 pr esident of Educational Associa-
 ton of the District of Columbia.
 With the following speech: Madam Chairman, Dr Powers,
 distinguished guests and fellow
 educators,
 On behalf of the classroom
 teachers thank Dr Powers for the gracious welcome he has extended to us and through him we thank the educators of the District of Columbia for the splendid hospi-
 tality we have experienced. We classroom teachers come to Washington in a spirit of rever-
 ence, in a spirit of awe, in a spirit
 of hope. Reverence for the great American heroes who have so
 many memorials erected to their
 honor in this "city beautiful" Awe at the thought of how much is at stake in the deliberations of our
 statesmen who are gathered here. Hope that brighter times may really be around the next corner
 and that the educators converting
 here may accomplish much for the American schools for everyone re- alizes, as never before, that on right education depends the future
 of our great republic.
 However, while we classroom teachers come with these mingled feelings and while
 We write no poems mems hearts to thrill,
 No song we sing to lift mems souls;
 To battle front no soldiers lead: In halls of state we boast no skill;
 We just teach school" We feel particularly at home among memorials to great Amer
 jeans of the past, in the presence of great American leaders of the present, because every one of them went to school to some classroom teacher-many in "the little red
 schoo" that is fast becoming a cherished memory.
 We are here to discuss with ad- ministrators, and other great leaders of our profession. the pres
 cnt day school problems. with the firm belief that much will be &C., complished for the good of the
 schools which are training our fu-
 ture citizens. Through this gather
 ing in convention, we are helping
 to develop a great national spirit
 which is no easy task in a country
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
COLDEST DAY
 OF THE WINTER

Boston, Feb 24.-(UP)-This was the coldest day of the winter in Boston. At a. m. the tempera- ture dropped to 10.8 degrees above zero. The previous low record was II. Far lower readings were re- ported from the outlaying districts, and at Northfield. Vt, the tempera- ture sank to IA below. Somewhat milder weather was forecast for tonight and tomQrrow, with to- nights minimum about 25 above.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25

her name appears on the police slip held for superior court under bonds of $2,000. As she has spent the past three days in the custody of the police she is not expected to obtain liberty until her case is disposed of in court. Some local friends went to the rescue of Gra- ham and he obtained his freedom today.
 Judging by the remarks passed between him and Wilke as they sympathized with each other after court, he's all through" with mar ried life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
Thousands of
 People Out
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VOUIIIIIIUeU HUH d6o leI
 that by 6 o'clock tonight one of the heaviest shopping days in a long time would be nearing its end. The shoppers found that the advertisements and special an- nouncements from the stores were not 50 much talk. They found that the merchants and business firms were really offering worth- while articles and merchandise. The ,click of the cash register made 1t evident that the shoppers realized that they were getting bona fide bargains.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
Mrs Judd Had
 Scene in Court
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 of premediation. There was no blood in the bedroom"
 Mrs Judd, we can't discuss those matters. If there Is anything in the record"
 "Au right" she cried desper- ately. and spectators leaned for ward:
 'I was shot first ,. "Neither girl was murdered- "Sit down, Mrs Judd!"
 Her face again became the ex- pressionless white mask 1t was during the trial. She sank into her seat. Sentence then was pronounced as Mrs Judd stood up, calmly gaz- ing about the courtroom as though the words did not sentence her to "be hanged by your neck until you are dead, and may God have mercy on your soul!"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
SMASHED WINDOWS

Berlin, Feb 25-(UP)-Uniden- tified persons smashed the win- duws of the Japanese consulate in Warsaw, a dispatch to the newspa- per Tageblatt said to-day. Police investigated reports that Chinese students were responsible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
PERSONS UNKNOWN

Bridgeport, Conn, Feb 25-(UP) Otto and Lucie Vogel, Greenwich servants found murdered last June were the victims of an attack by "person or persons unknown" Coroner John J. Phelan said in a finding returned to-day,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
ENDORSED SALES TAX

Wash1ngtOn, Feb 2b-IUP1- Speaker Garner to-day endorsed a sales tax on manufactured goods and announced the house ways and means committee would include a browd tax of this character in the revenue bill to be presented soon t9 congress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
JUST SIMPLE FOODS

London, Feb 25- (UP)-The Prince of Wales Is converting Eng land to simple foods. Tripe and onions is the princes favorite dish at the moment. Hardly a restaur- ant in Mayfair is now without this succulent entree.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25

Triplets were born in an auto mobile recently while the mother was being driven to a hospital at Lund, Sweden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25

Chillolgham Castle. famous old Scottish border stronghold. is for rent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25
SORE THROAT

LIVE minutes after you rub on X Musterole your throat should begin to feel less sorel Continue the treatment once every hour for fpe hours and you'll be astonished at the relief.
 This famous blend of oil of mustard, camphor, menthol and other ingredi- ents brings relief naturally. Musterole gets action because it is "counfer- irrifant" mot just a salve-it pene- trates and stimulates blood circulation and helps to draw out infection and pain. Used by millions for 20 years. Recom- msnded by doctors and nurses.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-25

Chile expects an improvement in business this year.