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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-07
Three Prominent
 Republicans
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Phillips of the n. F. drgga com. pany, brokers.
 MT Parker is understood to bo the first choice of the republicans for the mayoralty nomination. IL Is now practically assured that Postmaster Colgrove cannot obtain reappointinetit for his present posi- ton. Therefore, he wants the inayoralty nomination, it is report. cd. As for MT Phillips, this Is . choice of the Goss forces, 1t it claimed by local leading republi- cans. and not ono boing furthered by the g.. Q. p. forces as q whole.
 MT Parker served under the sandiand administration In c flaw. orablo manner, 1t is claimed, and did his utmost to further the in. terests Of the party as q whole, hence the consolidation of power behind him as the present time.
 1t is claimed that Postmaster Colgrove is being backed by eer. tain interests for mayor, especially the Republican and American Colgrove was city editor of the American before he became post. master. Now, practically assured that he Is to Do busted from the post office job no 10 being backed by tho newspaper alliance for the mayors position.
 Mr Phillips has been mentioned heretofore. Just how his pres- ence in the field will result is ys, to be shown. He is closely aligned with ConEressman Qoss, who will De back In Waterbury before the actual republican municipal cam- paign starts. Further reports arc being awaited.
 It is also reported, from author. tic sources, that Postmaster Col. grove, reaiis!ng that he will 60 oui of his once. will push his cam. paign for the nomination for may. or with the intention of retiring from the fnayoralty race if he if given tho othce Of registrars oi votsrs( now held by Registrar DN. lane. There is certain clement in the (. Q. ?. organization which will not permit this procedure. it is und dAfet0od.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-07
ITALIAN BROTHERHOOD
 OFFICERS INSTALLED

New officers of he Italian Brotherhood were installed at a recent meeting of the organization at Liberty hall. The ceremony was directed by Agostlno Agostini president Of the Civilta' Progress so society, aided by Joseph Cic- chiello president of Caltina'e Con- nazionali society. Michele Glusto Venerable of the Lodge Prov. D'Avellino Order Sons of Italy in America and Antonio Iannitto president of the Montaganese so- clety. The following are the new officers
 President. John De Pastlno, 3rd term; ce-presidcnt, Gioachino Morinl, 3rd term treasurer, An gelo Cimaglih. 3rd term; corre- spondence secretary, Antonio Ian nitti, 9th term; financial secretary Francesca Vellucci, 9th term Trus- trees: Francesca Flammia. Antonio Geneva, Enrico Violetti.
 Doorman, Antonio Ercole; board of directors: Angelo Gambino; Carmlne Caruso, Michael Giusto Angelo Mancuso. Vincenzo Paollno
 Social Physician, Dr Pasquale Lombardi; loan department, Do' menico Poscente.
 The Italian Brotherhood society Is affiliated with the Federation oi Italian societies of Waterbury Conn,
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fear that the drys have the best of the constitutional argument ana that the supreme court would set the beer bill aside if it were en- acted. Despite this possibility they are determined to press the meas ure.
 Dunford declared 3,3 per cent "is substantially the same us pre- prohibition beer which was com. monly known 10 be intoxicating. He said this was shown by de- partment of agriculture study Tn 1917, , As for scientists who have testi-- fled that 3.2 per cent beer was not intoxicating. Dunford said some or them had qualified their evidence by stating that they based tneif statements upon n "healthy aouil accustomed to drinking moderate amount of beer" Others, nc saiu admitted that the toxic erect oe- pended on whether the beer was taken on a full or empty stomach, also on age, sex, tolerance to "Se and other conditions.
 Andrew Wilson, another prohibit ion organization attorney, was ln- terrupted by Chairman Blaine who suggested that dry objections could be met by making the beer bill read that alcoholic beverages shall DC presumed to be intoxicating only when 1t contains in excess or 3'- per cent by weight" ,
 "No, that would not do and shall demonstrate that fact, VII son replied, citing q Wisconsin case in which courts had determined tc "take judicial notice of beer. '.
 "Oh, that was book beer Blaine said. "I presume you are familiar with book"
 Wilson's face and voice were witness 10 his emotions when nc replied. ., !. .,.,
 The gallery of prohibitionist' which included Bishop James Can non, Jr, applauded.
 Wilson said there had been "considerable difficulty in getting authorities to enforce or attempt to enforce the national prohibition act"
 "I am glad you said attempt te enforce Blaine said, you surely don't contend that 1t can be en- forced"
 Let me tell. you,' Wilson re' piled, "Colonel Woodcock. direc' tor of prohibition told me on tht telephone that the act now Is be- ing enforced to the extent Of a. bout 92 per cent"
 "I am afraid that Is self serving evidence" Blaine said.
 Washington. Jan 7.-(UP)-An' drew Wilson. prohibition witness at the senate beer hearing today sought to show that 2.75 per cent beer was intoxicating ky reading an account of the late Dr Harvey w. Wiley's experience In q Ger man beer garden.
 The pure food and drug acl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-07
DE OCRATS LOOK WITH ANXIETY ON
 STATE PLUM TREE

With numerous shakeupe in the personnel of the state department heads due to democratic control, not only Of executive appointments but also of Senate ratification. many names of leading members of the party in Connecticut are now being mentioned for the veri- ous positions. Governor Wiibur L. Cf6bs, Of e6urSs, will have many executive appointments to make And,. at the same time, will have many officials to name who will only have to be ratihSd by the senate. which ib controlled by the democrats.
 Latest reports indicate that sen- ator William 1T. lfackett of New Haven, well known in this city, may be picked for the post of state tax coffimiaslonef, q position now held by William M, Biodgett.
 Further, the reports indicate that Attorney Kenneth Wynne, now secretafy to Governor Gross. may bs adveheed to the pest of motor vkhiciee OoFntniselo oAer, aFl
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office now held by Robbins B. stoeekei of Norfolk.
 It is also reported that in the event of an advancement. of Ex- ecutive Secretary Wynne that J. Francis Smith of this city, secretary of the democratic state central committee, would be picked for the post of executive secretary to the governor.
 Other parts of the state are also asiting for recognition, however, and the above mentioned cam paigns for posts may result in con- tests. J. Clifford Meaney of Bridgeport, who was the party's candidate for controller in the N0- vefnber election, is also understood to be a candidate for the post of motor vehicles commissioher
 Many other candidates for conn miesionerships are expected to make their desires known before the democratic organization makes its final decision as to selections for the various posts,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-07
David Feat Fails
 To Convince Judge
MeOrath Imposes Fine After Hearing Exploit Of One
 --Afnhed Youth In Gang Fight

nesses, the court expressed himself As being very dubious about the evidence. He assessed Bruno S1 ana costs which amounted to $9. one of the fellows on the receiving end of Melons fatal wallops was Roland MarceAu, an amateur box ef. MafceGu claimed that he didn't mix up in the affair, but walked away. "r only light when there's money up," he remarked.
 Although the state didn't call many witnesses this morning It is claimed by residents on South Elm street that about eight young men took part in the fracas and that 1t appeared as # the two losers were surrounded by . gang, who hayed chem with fists and kicks.
 Arthur IsAdd, 27, of 27S North Main street and Carl Gay, 26, of 900 East Main street, were med Si0 and costs on each of three counts of immoral conduct when arralgned in police court this morning. Four young girls were !n- volved in the case and one was or' dsrsd committed to the Long Lane sarm for women. She was charged with being h danger of falling into vicious habits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-07
CROOKED FINGER OF BANDIT WAS
 HIS UNDOlNC
Manchester Remembered It So Knute Anderson Was Arrested and lm- plicated the Rest

Manchester. Conn. January 7 - (UP) - When Christian D. Weis- ner, q farmer, was robbed by fivo men at his home Thursday night, he remembered one of the 'meh had n crooked finger.
 Police had five men in custody today, one of whom they said. con fessed to robbing Weisner of $l4 and duplicating his companions.
 Knute Anderson. 29, who police knew from previous arrests had a crooked finger on his right hand, was charged with robbery as were Alfred Hennekuin, 32; James Haf.. felt, 30, Albert Duncan. 24, ana Joseph Lubeck, 2?. Lubeck was said to have formerly been a mem- ber of q Florida chain gang.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-07
MUSICIANS WILL
 HEAR MIC CORMACK
Mattatuck Fife and Drum Corps Going to Hart-
 ford Jan. 30
TO GIVE CONCERT

The Mattatuck Fife and Drum Corps will not take part in the annual Beaux Arts ball to be held at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York city, Jan 20, 1t was announc- cd today by Drum Major Peter Shea, but instead will take part in the concert, featuring John Me Cormack, to be held January 50 In Bushnell Memorial hall, Hart ford.
 The Beaux Arts ball this year with "A World Cruise" as it's title will depict in decorations ana pngeantry such scenes and episodes as might be encountered on Q world touring liner. A large por- ton of the proceeds will be turned over to the relief of architects and draftsmen who are In financial difficulties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-07
Calvin Coolidge Laid to Rest
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(COntluueu AEOht &6S ~
 
 flowers freshensd by . shower.
 emonstrative, they had stood In solemn silence for an hour or more while the funeral motoreade covered the last miles of its journey from Massachusetts. Uniformed state troopers stood ct the open grave as c guard of honor, and everything was in readiness when then procession arrived.
 one automobile In the process sion carried the only. near relative of MT Coolidge living in Vermont This was his -year-old maternal aunt. Mrs Sarah Pollard of Proc torsyille, whom the former presi. dent closely resembled. ..-
 Despite her age, ana adverse weather. she insisted on attending the burial. So her son. state Rep. resentative Park Pollard, brougn, her here in an automobile which joined the funeral procession a' Proctorsville, 16 miles away.
 At Ludlow, 10 miles from here, the motoroade passed the home where John c. Sargent. 72, attor' ney- general In the Coolidge cab' met, lay seriously i'll.
 Skies were gray, but 1t hac ceased raining, when the Rev Al. bert J. Penner, youthful pastor o' Mir Cooiidge's church in Northamp' ton, spoke the few words of tnt simple committal service. The cere' mony at the grave required only .
 The group at the grave, beside! Mrs Coolidge and her son anc daughter-in. Jaw, included Miss Au. rora Pierce, for more than 2o,ysars housekeeper at the coolidge home. stead here: poatmistress f!erene. s soho oolmates of the deceased, Ciar. ence Blanchard. Herbert Moor. and oric ward; and nearly l0t others, including the school cn,, dren of Plymouth Notch. who had pooled their pennies for . spray o' flowers.
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Judge Frederick M. Peasley IS expected to assign for trial, prob ably this Friday, two civil actions Oe wide importance to the Mer- chants Trust Co receivership. The notions which are pending on the docket are those of Michaers Inc, fn which former officers and direc, tors of the closed bank will be cited to appear and the claim of the Waterbury National Bank, receiv- or, asking a ruling on the disposl. tion of the $4O,O00 certificate oi deposit in the Merchants Trust %;
 Judge Peasley will be occupied with criminal business next week. but 1t is expected that the cases will run cut before the end of the week. As Friday, short calendar dav is also the day on which as- signments in civil actions are made Judge Peasley will probably assign either of the above actions for an carly trial. .
 A special assignment has beer, asked in the action instituted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-07
Orderly Took His
 Own Life Said The Coroner

New Haven, Conn. Jan 7.--(UP) Leon B. Nichols, 31, a hospital orderly who fell 250 feet to his death from East Rock yesterday afternoon, ended his life intention ally, Coroner James J. Corrigan said to-day.
 Nichols was first thought to have lost his balance while gazing at an airplane. but Coroner Cor rigan said to-day Q note had been found in which Nichols said he was tired of living and intended to take his life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-07
OBITUARY

RAEHURN-stuart Hardie Rae. burn, infant son ok John and Ger. {rude NaYdie RaebuYn of 10e Frost road, died this morning at the Wa. terbury Hospital. Funeral aervices were heid this afternoon at 3 O.: clock at the Aldefaon Funeral home, 70 Central avenue, with Rev Joseph 0. Todd officiating. Bur. ial took place ih Old Pine Grove cemetery.
 KOMIss --- Mrs Laura Komiss, Ktomiss, dicS at her home, sbO west Main street. New Britain on Tuesday, the 3d after c short III. ness, one week beioro her e2n0 ''ishsaY Mrs Ykemlss was born in Ger. many, coming to this country many years ago. She resided in Waterbury for some years before removing to New Britain, end Is we'll remeS nbsfed by many persons. She ls survived by her husband, and three daughters, one son, four grandchildren, three brothers and seven sisters, two of whom the Mrs l. Holland of this city and Mrs A.. Mason, formerly of Waterbury. now of Bristol. sho was | ynera. Der of the star BenSvoieht assccla. ton of waterbury and was always interested In It's work.
 Funeral services were held at her home. pr Bernard M. KAplan of New York officiating. The bur- iai was in Beth AloYn cemetery.
 DILrON-Mts Catherine Dillon, wifo of John. Dillon Of 109S East Main street, died at St Mary's hos- pitai last night. Mrs Dillon was c resident of Waterbury 36 years and had always lived In the East End.
 She is survived by her husband; q son, John Jr, of Hartford; four daughters, Miss Helen Dillon, Mrs John Corden. Mrs Henry Hackett and Mrs William Lacke; three ais- ters, Mrs Michael ghbrtelle of As. tcria, l.. f., Mrs Adam Wolff of New York and Mrs Sarah Connor of Ireland; and several srandehi!- dren.
 The body was taken, to the Null vile funeral home, 270 West Main street, from whore the funeral will Do held Monday Ynorn!ngi time and other arrangements 70 pc an"
 Ths body was removed to the Mulvilie funeral home, 27o West Main street. from where the fun. eYai will be held Monday morning at SIS o'clock to the. Sacred Heart church where c requiem mass will be celebrated at Q o'clock. Inter- msnt will be In Calvary cemetery. 
 CAREY - Tn o m as Jackson Carey, three months eb days old son of Earl and Agnes Jackson Carey of 32s Robbins street died last night at st Mary'S hospital after . brief illness.
 The funeral is being held this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be In the Jackson family plot h new St Jossph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-07
COURT TO ASSIGN BANK CIVIL ACTIONS
$40. .OOO Certificate Of Deposit Seeks
 Official Ruling
Waterbury National Seeks Disposition in Issue Against < Merchants Trust Company -Ofhcers Ana Dlrec- N tors For Michaels Case

against the receiver by Michaeps Inc. Attorney Francis T. Reeves pointed out when the first hearing was held, that expert witnesses will be called to testify from all parts of the east, including Hart ford, Boston and Florida.
 Tn this suit recovery of a s2,50O deposit converted into a certified d check the day before the bank closed. is asked. It is charged that the officers and directors knew, or should have known of the banks intention to close when it accepted the deposit.
 In the Waterbury National Bank claim. it is setup that the s40,000 certificate of deposit is a preferred claim which 1s due and payable, either in full or by div idends. Several hearings have been held on the matter and 1t ls quite likely that when the issues are tried this time a final ruling will dispose of 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-07
Postal Clerks
 Convention
VIII Be Held In New BHt-
 ain On February P

New officers for the current year and delegates to tho state conven- ton to be held in New Britain, Feh 22, will be named at the meeting of the local branch of the United National Association of Post omce Clerks, January 1s.
 Harold J. Blaeker of this city, chaifman of tho state committee on welfare, Is in line for promotion while. Edwar D. Dwyef, first vice. president of the state branch, ia rumered to be named for the presi- dency, 4
 Discussion will be, held by the as- toclation for q five-day week, with no decrease In annual saiariss. Il will also akitate tS amend the classification law 90 that sub. gtitute employees shall be on . regular annual salary upon enter ing the service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-07
WEYAND LEAVES
 S20o, ,ooo ESTATE
Inventory Filed With Judge Slavin To-day Comes As
 Surprise - Comparatively Small Estate

amounting to 3101,750 was the largest item listed. Nc value was given to 275 shares of the Mer- chants Trust company, which only two or three years ago were worth S400 e share.
 The appraisal of the estate was made by Senator Joseph Lawlor, T. c. Smith and Attorney Marcus II. Weiaman. Attorney Herman Weisrnan is counsel for the exec ntor. of the estate, which Is to be divided between widow of the de. ceased and two sons.
 MT Weyand at the time the Mefchants' Trust company closed had but S62.66 deposited to his name in the bank of which he was president. The list included stocks valued Ut $7e,a6o.16; notes for $1l,6o0 and automobiles S15o. His holdings in the Lux Clock oofn- pany of which he was president and treasurer were appraised at Stocks held by the deceased: 200 shares Chase National
 1oa Share: of Aetna 'iiiir;c; ''''OY''
 Insurance Co. ...,...... :,s7s.oo 1so shares of illuminating
 27S shares of Msfchsnss' ~ 1G Tsu's sheess ee; '';;;''i;;;;; of Rsymond none
 Bakery Co. pfd .:i Soo'oo , Bakery Go. com ........ .... 1s5 shares of rncorporatof
 l,doe aave;sSrs sSsres f'Mhiiii' of Merchants' s'"'V
 Securities Co. ......... 100000
 and co. ................ e,o4o.oo
 Country Club .......... s5.oo
 Investing Corp ......... 10000 0OS Corp. p"F.. v. ..t 1,aoo.oo ''s Steel r''' ...........;.. ~. o ..::.. 1Gss2oO IVY insurance co. .......... l,i75.oo ~ sSrsnes trance C Co. ..,......... s.soo.oo ' Roiiing inns" Nils, .......... sSo.oo 200 shares of Eastern Nal .
 leable Iron Co. .:....;. soo'oV 100 P0wsr snares csrp of f''Sti Sa:tsrn row w
 states Power Corp. .... 1oo.oo 10 shares of Lux Clock Co. 100000 '0S gardwars Srssss co. <, ........ ..... 1.7oo.oo 40 Bank ssafss < Trust co. "..'. ...... l,slo.oo i's sr.s sAssss ss.sv.ss ss Ssa:; s:: ,sssssss sss 1s0 shares of United Corp. 1,Sb0'oo lSo ohons Sneffs Pay oi station s @ ..... s.soo.oo l'G GG,,.strie snaess i,,sht Go. a. ..... s,Soo.oo 20 rirs snarss Hsms S' CO., CO.,. @ ...... 17s.oo s4e T,rs shnrss insarane. os co. sf..c . s,sso.oo loG G,sI shares Q. re.sr .a. 1,Joo.oo l4s s shares or irving t.... s,ossia
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-07
Tobacco Growers
 Seek Way Out
Oyer.production Menace To Industry - Buckingham
 Attends Conference

to guide the Regional Agricultural Credit Corporation, in granting to- bacco production loans.
 In the opinion of those present yesterday liberal extension of cred it will do more harm than good 10 the tobacco industry in the Hart ford county section. Any program which would tend to encourage in- creases in production. 1t was stat cd, would tend to further depress tobacco prices.
 Tho committee voted to suggest to the meeting in Springfield that the credit corporations policy should be to restrict loans for to- bacco growers as much as possible and voiced objection to granting loans on meager security.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-07
State Meeting E Disabled Vets Middletown En { ertains Delegates Tomorrow
 Afternoon

More than 100 visiting officers, delegates and other representatives of the IS chapters of the pigabled a American Veterans are expected to attend the state fneeting of the p' A. V. to be held at the shea-Ciark- Cedefhoim chapter rooms in Mid dletOwn to.morrow Afternoon.
 Commander John ]. Mullieaf ot this city will preside and all state officials will attend with him. Com dlstowf chapter will head the wei coming committee.
 The meeting is not the annual convention. but is being held to discuss affairs of interest to the organization and to decide, # nes ce6sAry, q course of action dufihG the near future on matters pertain ing to the welfare of members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-07
ALICE JOYCE
 IS DIVORCED

Reno, Nev. Jan 7--(UP)--Aiico Joyce Regan. former prominent motion picture star, to-day was gTantsd . default divorce decree from James D. Began, whom ahb married in New Orleans, January ', 1880. She charged cueity and nohe.suppbrt.
 The couple had one child, Mar. garet, who is il. Her custody was not mentioned in the divorce roe ord.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-07
South Bend Paper
 Makes The Charge
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The Rev Charles l.. O'Don- nell. president of Notre Dame nracterized the story as "ridicu' lous.'
 Department of commerce officials at Kansas City who investigated the crash which occurred neal Wichita, Kan, said they had found no evidence to indicate such q bomb plot. At Washington. D. C.. department of justice operatives admit they were making no in- auiry. Tho News-Times article nredicted denials by all concerned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-07
OLD BELLS .
 WERE TOLLED

Quincy, Mass, Jan. 7-(UP)- The bells of the First Parish (Uni- tarian) church, whose crypt holds the remains of the second and sixth presidents of the United states. were tolled to-day during
 on a visit here while president, Calvin Coolidge viewed tho tombs of John Adams and his son, John Quincy Adams.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-07

$. Mclean Buckingham of wat ertovn, state commissioners of agri-. culture, attended the meeting ol the tobacco committee of the Hart, ford County Farm Bureau helh yesterday in the Hartford county building, at which time the major problem confronting valley tobac- co owners. that of determining what to do with the 1892 crops was discussed.
 Commissioner Buckingham stat cd that Massachusetts tobacco growers are confronted with the same problems bothering Connec- ticut farmers. He announced plans for Q meeting to be held in spring field, around January 20. to dis cuso tho Connecticut valley topac- co nituation and establish q policy