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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
Don't Quote
 Me
(By United PrcSS)

Washington, March 31-U.P) With 50 many new faces in Washington 1t is only natural that there should be many incidents of mistaken identity. But why Secre- tary of Treasury Woodln should be the principal victim Is something that even he can not explain.
 only yesterday Woodin was bar red from a senate committed room until he found someone to identify him. Previously he had been chal-
 "Well," he said with a shrug and smile, q haven't been thrown out of my own office yet"
 A story came up from the agrl- culture department telling of a somewhat similar incident. Arthur M. Hyde, outgoing secretary, was cleaning out some personal belong ings. He saw young man seated at the desk he once had occupied.
 What are you doing here?" Hyde asked.
 secretary of agriculture.
 sWith more than. 100 new mem bers, official reporters and presid- ing officers in the house have their troubles. The reporters, busily scribbling on their pads, must catch every word and identity the speak, CT. Presiding officers wave their gavels at new members whose faces they don't recognize. "Pm so-and-so from such-a- state", says the new member and the chair mods graciously as If he knew 1t all along.
 The job of presiding in the house Is not as difficult as 1t might seem. Louis Deschler, house parliament tarian, Is at tho speakers elbow almost constantly, guiding him through the tough spots of parlia- mentary procedure.
 When the house passed the re- forestation bill Wednesday night 1t was the first time the new mem bers had seen bill pass under or- dinary rules. All of the legislation In the special session until then had been put through under suspension of rules or other emergency tac- tics.
 Consequently there was great confusion. Amendments were al- lowed for the first time and new men, anxious to get them in, didn't know exactly how to proceed. There was also a teller vote on one amendment and majority whips were busy pulling loyal democrats out of the wrong lines.
 One of the new members was sure he was doing the right thing and 1t took two stalwarts to pre- vent him from voting twice-both times on the wrong side.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
PAIR DOOMED TO
 DEATH IN CHAIR
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction of Snyder
 and DOnnellan
MEN GUILTY OF MURDER

Boston, March 31-(UP)-The full bench of the state supreme court to-day upheld the conviction of Herman (Red) Snyder, 22, and John A. Donnellan, 24, both of Boston, for the first degree murder of James M. Riley, filling station attendant. at Somerville the night of April 9, 1931.
 Unless the governor intervenes, the must die in the electric chair.
 Snyder, arrested April 4, 1892. in Philadelphia. where he was liv- ing in a sailors haven under the name of Peter Manuel, and Don nellan. arrested April IA, 1892. in California. were convicted by q Middlesex county grand Jury May 24, 1892. James T. Garrick. also alleged to have participated in the holdup and staying of Riley. was a government witness at the trial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
FRENCH ARMY
 DEFEATS STORK

Paris.-(UP)-On the eve of the four lean years which French army leaders have anticipated with apprehension, the general staff has devised a plan whereby the army will not be weakened when the classes of 1885. 1936. 1897. and 1888 are called to the colors.
 Those are the groups of youths who were born during the four years of the war. Tn those years. with half the adult male popula- ton in the trenches, the French birth-rate dropped one-third.
 These conscripts are incorpor- ated into the army in two groups. half on April and half on Octo- Der 1, at the rate of 230.000 each year. To keep the army to that conscript strength, tho general staff has devised schedule of drafting which will advance the date of incorporating recruits.
 If there are not enough recruits of 21 years, the army will draw on prospective conscripts of 20 years. ii months, and so on down q scale of months. It is expected that it will not he necessary to take recruits of lcgs thsn 20 before the four lean years pass and the army returns to it's normal rou- tine with tho class of 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
ASKSCAUSE OF
 HARTMAN DELAY
Costigan Wants Probe to Reveal Reasons for De-
 laying Prosecution
GOES TO COMMITTEE

Washington, March 31.-(UP)- Senator Costigan, dem, Colo, intro- ducted in the senate to-day reso- lution for an investigation to de- termine the cause of alleged delay by the department of justice in prosecuting officials of the Harri- man National bank and Trust Co in New York.
 It was recently brought out that nine months elapsed between dis covery of irregular conditions in the bank and formal action of fed eral authorities.
 The senate banking and curren- cy committee decided yesterday that 1t did not have authority to proceed with the inquiry.
 Costigan seeks to obtain for the information of senators all com munications from the treasury and justice departments relating to the matter.
 The CostIgan resolution was re- ferred to the judiciary committee. which would be empowered to conduct the inquiry. The com mittee may meet to-mororw to consider the resolution.
 Tt asks an Investigation" Cos tigan informed the senate, "of the reported failure of the department of justice under previous attor- ney general to prosecute one or more officials of the Hartman Na- tlonal bank for reported violation of law"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
SUPPORTS F. DIS
 BLUE SKY LAW
Ex=COmmissiOner Claims U. s. Offers Investor
 Poor Protection
HELPED DRAFT BILL

Washington, March 31-(UP) - The United States offers less pro- lection to it's investors than any other "civilized nation" Huston Thompson told the house interstate commerce committee today in urg- ing prompt congressional action on President Roosevelt's investment protection bill.
 Thompson, former federal trade commissioner, aided in drafting tho measure. The senate banking com mittee also was holding hearings on the bill.
 Primary purpose of the bill. Thompson testified, is "to protect first of all the purchaser of secur- ities." He maintained that security Issues coming from New York were as risky and essential to regulate as "wild cat westerns"
 Chairman Rayburn urged his committee to prompt and favorable action. He said "the investing pub lie Is tired of buying a pig in the poke.'
 Thompson tracd the history of previous futile attempts to secure congressional action on uniform securities protection law, saying they all had resulted in failure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
WANTS BILLION
 FOR UNEMPLOYED
Green Makes Demand on Secretary of Labor
 Seeks Public Works
A. F. of L. HEAD SPEAKS

Washington, March 31.-(UP)- Appropriation by congress of a billion dollars for unemployment relief and inauguration of a huge public works program was recom-- mended today to Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins by William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor.
 Green presented his program at the conference of economists, labor leaders and social workers meeting at Miss Perkins request to discuss unemployment relief.
 Hunger and distress have be- come so widespread and have in- creased to the point where we be- lleve that no less than $1,000,0 900 should be appropriated for re- lief purposes" he said. 'This amount should be made available to the states and local communities at the earliest possible date."
 Green said a huge public works program should be launched and inaugurated as quickly as possible" " Such a program. he said, should be supplemented by encourage ment of self-liquidating projects. such as slum clearances. housing and construction of tunnels and bridges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
1O5 CANDLES
 FOR THE CAKE

New Haven. Conn. March 31- for Mrs Rebccca P. Hlll's birthday cake.
 She celebrated her 105th birth day anniversary at tho home of her granddaughter yesterday.
 A native of Newbury, Mass. she is said to be the oldest member of the Daughters of .he American Revolution. Except for failing eyesight. she declared her health excellent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
Three DivOrces
 Granted To-day
The Complaint in Each
 Case Being DesertiOn

Three divorces were granted and decision was reserved on a fourth by Judge John Richards Booth at the short calendar session of the superior court to-day. Decrees. all on grounds of desertion were granted Elizabeth Waitkunas against Peter Waitkunas: Alice E. Wheeler against Harold E. Wheel or and Mildred E. Snyder against Ward Snyder.
 Tn the first case, the plaintiff and defendant were married Octo- Der 1, 1912. the desertion taking place on their 10th wedding anni- versary. In the second case, Mrs Wheeler and tho defendant were married November 23, 1920 and the desertion took place october 12, 1929. in the Snyder suit. the plaintiff and defendant inter married September 30. 1927 and the assertion took place December 24, 1927.
 Decision was reserved in the case of Erma Medlock Johnson. against Solomon Johnson. They were married September '. 1928. the desertion taking place in 1927.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
Foreclosure
 Judgments Entered To-day in Short Calendar of Common
 Pleas

Two foreclosure Judgments were entered by Judge Edward J. Finn at the short calendar session of the common pleas court to-day.
 In the first case, Mary J. Lawlor was granted Judgment In the amount of $10,433.33 against Jere- miah T. Mccarthy. Law day was set for July 10th. In the second suit, Joseph W. Borchardt was granted q judgment in the amount of $2.006.72 against Leon r. Chcl- lenski. Law day was fixed for Oct 18th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
WINNIE RUTH
 JUDD IN DANGER
Pardon Board Refused to Interfere With Her
 Death Penalty

Phoenix, Ariz., Mar 31-(UP)- Winnie Ruth Judd's fading hopes of escaping the gallows were pin- ned on an insanity hearing today after the state pardon board de- nIed her last plea for clemency from q conviction of murder. The blonde tigress" was under guard at Florence state prison to prevent q suicide attempt while her counsel sought the sanity test as one of the few remaining legal loopholes to avert her hanging April 21.
 The pardon boards three mem bcrs refused to intervene In her ebhalf except to set ahead the date of her hanging one week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
Nine Claimants Left for Ella
 Wendell Estate

New York. March 31 - (UP) - Nine persons remained to day as claimants to the fabulous estate of the late Miss Ella Wendell, esti- mated at from $30.000.000 upward after Surrogate James A. Foley had dismissed the claims of six women as ridiculous"
 Those barred were Hattie Dew. Margaret Oatman Dew, and Mat tie Dew of Columbia, Tenn, Mrs May Dew Ambrose and Mrs Addie Dew of Nashville. Tenn, and Mrs Rebecca Dew Cooper of Atlanta. Ga. They claimed to be grand. daughters of John Hammond Dew, Miss Wendcl's uncle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
MISSING BOYS
 ARE LOCATED
Feared Quarantine So Two Quincy Lads Went to
 Relatives

Quincy. Mass. March 31 - (UP) - Two Quincy boys. objects of an extensive search by police and Boy Scouts, since Monday ran away to the home of q relative because one of them feared he might be quar- antincd.
 When the boys, William Farrell, Is. and Albert Bettuchi, 12, re- turned home las night, they told their parents they had been at tho home of an uncle of the Farrel Boy at Manchester, N. II.
 One of them lived in a house which recently had been quaran- tined and he feared he might not be allowed to leave If he stayed at home, they said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
TARIFFS HIT CHAMP ACNE

Paris. (UP)-There is sufficient surplus champagne in France to give every man, woman and child a magnum a day for 2f days. But even to save an Industry, 40,000,- 900 Frenchmen can't afford to go on n three weeks spree.
 Only thirsty American throats. long strangers to authentic cham pagnes, can save the industry from ruin.
 Champagne makers, hemmed in by British. German, Belgian. Nor wegian, Portuguese and Brazilian tariffs. gloomily announce that their export trade has dropped from 22,000.000 to 4.O00,000 bot ties announlly.
 Tho storage catacombs of the champagne districts are stocked with millions of surplus bottles. In normal times these would long since have been consumed. Luxury tariffs have practically ended the export trade.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
Danburv Lawyer Was DespOndent
 and Is Suicide

Danbury, Conn, March 31-UP) - Despondent over falling health, Daniel Murphy, 63, Yale graduate and former Brooklyn, N. r.. attor- ney, hanged himself in the attic of his home last night.
 Murphy was a native of New Fairfield and was said to have been the only democrat to serve in the legislature from that town. He later established his practice ht Brooklyn. returning to Danbury three years ago. He left 6 wife, two brothers and q sister.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
Tom CODDetO and
 His Luminaries
Will Star at Cameo The- ater on Baldwin Street
 Tonight

Tom Coppeto and his Waterbury stage luminaries will mako their debut at the Cameo theater on Baldwin street tonight In q novelty entertainment program featuring sinBers and dancers from the re- cent Y Scandals.
 Elmer and Donald Buffard, six and seven years old, respectively, will present the latest in the terpis- ~horean art as will Danny Barrett
 Coppeto himself. Francis Shec.
 n will be seen in a comedy
 ;tch entitled Three Fivas" while
 Harmony Kings, led by Louis
 ,riano. will be heard in several
 irtet renditions.
 During the course of the pro se.dm Jack Henry and his Rythm Kings will be heard in the latest dance hit numbers of the year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
Counterfeiters Go
 To Penitentiary
Bovine and Moriarty Taken to Federal Prison at
 LeWisbmg, Pa.

taken to the Atlanta, Ga peniten- tlary. It is not known whether any oher Waterbury prisoners were ever sent to the Lcwisburg insti- tuition before.
 Bovine was charged with coun- terfeiting and Moriarty with coun- terfeiting and forgery, arising from their attempted passing of spurious bills in the north end section of the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31

Two local men who were sen- fenced to federal penitentlary terms when they pleaded guilty to charges in the Unit ed States District court at New Haven on March 7th, are now in- mates of the Lewisburg, Pa, fed eral penitentiary.
 The men, George Bovine and Edward P. Moriarity, were taken to the Quaker State institution this week by United States Marshal Jacob Walter of New Haven who returned yesterday.
 The men had been confined at the county jail in New Haven since March 7th. It was originally thought that both accused would be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31

dences on Ellsmere and Hayes avenues received visits from "ice box thieves" They helped them selves to some preserves and meats, and in the Ellsmere avenue incl dent smeared some of the jam around the veranda.
 A garage in the rear of 599 Hamilton avenue was broken into and q spare tire taken.
 Members of the detective bureau were looking up several suspects today fin connection with Wednes- day evenings fare-up In which six stores were broken into, four cars stolen and Michael Delaney of 68 East Liberty street was held up and robbed by two masked bandits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
FORMER KAISER
 TO STAY AWAY
No Intention of Returning for the Present at
 Least

Hamburg March 31-(UP)- Former Kaiser Wilhelm has no in- tention of returning to Geramny flor the present. 1t was indicated in an authoritative letter today to the city of Homberg.
 Declining with thanks an invita- tion from the city to make this his future summer home, the crown administration said that for fun damental and weighty considera. tions. his majesty does not intend at this time to return"
 However" the letter continued, hope, you may rest assured that Homburg will not be forgotten"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
Check Printed
 on Postal Card
 Is Latet Economy

New York, March 31-UP)- A check printed on q postal card was received in New York today.
 A Wisconsin firm, remItting to creditor here, sent the $20 check, which appears to be new econ omy measure.
 The postage on the card check was only one cent. Add to that the federal tax on tho check and the total cost of paying the bill is only three cents. Sending check In a regular envelope costs five cents-- three cents for postage and two for check tax.
 A woman bagplper Is the latest {, axadcraL q itit, n ta
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
AIMEE SIMPLE
 HUTTON IS ILL

Los Angeles, March 31-UP)- Aimee Semplc McPherson- Hutton, Los Angeles evangelist. is danger ously i'll at Naples. Italy. David Hutton, Jr. her husband announced to-day after receiving a cablegram at Angelus temple.
 Tho evangelist is suffering re- current brain illness. and has been forced to cancel plans to spend Easter in the Holy Land, the cable- gram said.
 London will have jig-saw pug
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31

Judge John Richards Booth al- lowed the Citizens & Manufactur- CTS National bank, receiver for the Merchants Trust Go the sum of $7.- 523.59 for services of its own of-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
AUTHOR VERY ILL

Pasadena, Calf, March 31 --(U. P.)--The condition of Earl Derr Biggers, 49, author, suffering from q severe heart attack, was reported as "slightly improved" at Pasa- denn hospital to-day.
 Biggcrs wife was expected to arrive here late to-day by airplane from New England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
Two Residences
 Visited; East End Garage Robbed
Spare Taken By Tntruder-PoIice See Wane in Crime X Wave as Officials Probe Series of Breakings and
 Enterings That Marked Midweek

There was a noticeable let up last evening in the apparent local juv- emile crime wave. No sstores were reported as having been entered and no "stick up" jobs were com plained of to the police. Two resi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
ATMOSPHERE ON MARS

Cambridge, Mass. March 31-(U. P.)-The atmosphere on mars was Iikened to that found three or four miles above Mt Everest. the earth's highest peak. in a speech by Dr Donald II. Menzcl, Harvard nstron- omer. He believed some form of life might exist there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31

A hDpopotnmus recently escorted a herd of cattle down tho Lundi ffVcr. in southern Rhodesia. appar- ontly trying to prevent the attacks of crocOdIles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31

Applications for patents In South Africa last year numbered 1,185.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31

London will have jIg-saw pug zles
Evening star., 1933-12-29
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.

CHICAGO. December 90 (9 Omitted States
13epartment part OF Asrieulture) mHogs receipts,
active. strong to 5 higher; pigs and packing
sows steady; .1S0-220 pounds, 3.35a3.40;
top, $40 paid freely; strong weight pigs,
sht oS Rood and eboos ScsS pounds sn
2.S5a3.25; light weight, 10000 pounds,
3.15a3.40; medium weight, 200-250 pounds,
3.25a3.40; heavy weight. 250-350 pounds
275-550 pounds. 2.35a2.90; pigs, good and
choice 1oq,I3o pounds So 2s5a2 faaG 75 a,v.s ,oo.
dull. no strictly choice steers or .yearlings
here; medium grades predomnating and
selling slowly at steady to weak prices on
medium to good weighty steers as much as
slow; weak: s most COWS selling IS at 50 down;
trade top heavy at 6o0a7 90; best yeariing
steers, 6.10; sprinkling. 5.00a5.50. but most
Steers GOOD and choce 'a 55esoS
pesndi. Sssaas
pounds, 4.25a6; ;O0 common and medium.
Heifers, good and choice. 550-75O pounds,
cows aGod good. SH s45as.75; &c common and medium.
sg5s enser
2.5Oa3.25; vealers, good and choice, $50
a7.26; medium, 40Oa5.50; Gull and com
mon. 30Oa4 90: stocker aId ieeaer nga caItie'
ss%Goa sns
sfound 7soa7s sellers freaaentIs asking
10a16 higher or well above 776 Tor toppy
offerings; sorts light sheep ana feeding
lambs nrm; desirable ewes upward 70 3.5O;
aSSs & q snass sS%@en eGSni sna insass s2S% Sooas
ssb o ali %eisSts: ancs common e1Ha ano and G medium
150a275; feeding lambs 60a75 pounds,
good and choice, 5.90a6.50
Evening star., 1933-12-29
STOCK LIST EASY
ON PR0F|T-TAK|NG
Alcohols and Some Others
Resist Decline of Gen.
eraI Level.
BY VICTOR EUBANK.

Associated Press Financial Writer.
NEW YORK, December 29-Quiet
profit taking made for a somewhat
easier tone on the stock market today.
Some of the alcohols and a few other
scattered issues resisted selling, but re-
cessions of fractions to around 2 points
predominated In the late dealings.
United States Smelling. Consolidated
Gas, American Commercial Alcohol and
United States Industrial Alcohol were
slightly higher Losses Of ! to 2 or
more points were shown by American
Telephone, Du Pont, Celanese, Case,
Westinghouse and others. Transfers
Appropriated 100000 shares.
The fact that the President, In his
touch on the administrations fiscal
policies, was not surprising to Wall
Street, which is inclined to believe that
this matter may be left for the Chief
Executives message to Congress. Favor
able comment was heard, however, on
the Presidents declaration that "the
definite policy of the United States
from now on Is one opposed to armed
intervention
The financial district appeared to be
giving more attention to business and
Industrial developments than to the
monetary problem, although the latter
is still considered of highest importance
and details of the Governments plans
were being eagerly awaited
Market commentators we're impressed
with the optimistic week end trade
reports Dun and Bradstreet found the
best volume of Christmas buying since
1928 in many districts and observed
that "cheerfulness over the outlook is
especially marked in country districts
where the steady flow of checks to
farmers cooperating with the A. A. A.
in the crop adjustment program has
pushed buying power ahead"
Evening star., 1933-12-29
Stocks Expected
At Higher Levels
When Week Ends
Special Dispatch to The Star.

6peclal DlSpaLCn 10 Inc star.
NEW YORK, December 29.-The
stock market If historical precedents
be of any value, should finish at higher
levels tomorrow than it did last Satur-
day. This statement, of course. Is sub
ject to lot of qualifications, because
the market may be influenced by events
that may happen in the next "a hours,
but Wall Street tradition has it that
the market always displays a firm or
advancing trend between the day be-
fore Christmas and the day before New
Year.
Although young commentators al
ways explain the markets strength in
this week with the simple statement
"relief from tax-selling pressure" older
market students, whose memories hark
back to days when tax selling was little
heard Of, say that Improvement is just
q natural leveling Of year-end accounts.
The records show that in only 2 of
the last 80 years has the stock market
between December "a and December 81
failed to show firming or advancing
tendencies. Oldtmers say their recol-
lections, going back an additional Is
years, indicate about the same proper
ton Of exceptions to this general trend.
At this time Of year, Of course, there
always Is available q pretty fair idea
of results for the period Just ending.
influences likely to be at work over the
next several months. Furthermore,
there are available, or about to be
available, certain payments In the way
of interest and dividend disbursements
that permit long-term investment in
the last week or so Of the year.
(Copyright, 1881