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Evening star., 1933-04-14
DECLINE IN ROBBERIES
REPORTED TO POLICE
Woman Reveals Theft of $500
Diamond Ring From Her
Bedroom Yesterday

A sharp decline in the number of
hold-ups, burglaries and purse-snatch-
ings was noted today in police records
during the past "a hours.
Mrs. Matte v. Guynn, $50 Whittier
street. reported the theft of a $500
diamond ring from the bed room of
her home yesterday. Others who re-
ported thefts were Florence Pinkey; 200
block Virginia avenue southeast, who
said two colored men snatched her
pocketbook in Garfield Park; DR.. Hart
ford r. Burwell, 1922 Sherman ave-
nue., who reported a $40 pistol stolen
from his home, and William j. Muir.
manager of chain store in the $500
block street, who reported 80 car
tons of cigarettes stolen.
Evening star., 1933-04-14
REPORT SHOWS BIG LOSS
IN LI0UlDATING BANKS
BY the Associated Press.

by inc ASSOCIHCeu FIeSS.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, April IA
In the liquidation of closed Missouri
State banks and trust companies from
September Is. 1928. to January /, last.
"the public generally has lost vast sums
of money" said a report completed to-
day by Representative Roy Hamlin,
chairman of the special House Investi-
eating Committee.
Depositors in the 265 defunct insu-
tutions, the report said. received only
10,501 .608.' or "a per cent of the total
deposits of $48,086,623 at the time the
banks closed.
Total cost and expense of liquidation
was placed at $2,534,525, including
$823194 in salaries to nquidators and
attorneys fees Of $330,472. .-.-
Evening star., 1933-04-14
JEWEL THIEF BEGINS
4O-YEAR JAIL TERM
Harry sidmor Stole $25O,OoO
Worth From Miami Beach
Winter Visitors.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MIAMI, Fla, April l4-Harry Sid
NOR. who stole jewels valued at $3.50, 900
from the rooms of Miami Beach Winter
visitors, was taken from the Dade
County Jail to the Raiford Penitentiary
to begin serving Of 40-year term.
In the prison farm bus was Charles
Yacht, former Miami Beach golf pro-
fessional who was sentenced to five
years as Sidmor's accessory Yacht
was said to have acted as "spotter"
for Sidmor, giving the jewel thief in
formation when the prospective victims
would be absent from their rooms.
Among the major thefts solved by
Sidmor's arrest March IA we're those of
$81 ,00o in jewels from Grace Moore,
opera singer, and $4,000 In gems from
Mrs. Bertha Keller Of New York,
Evening star., 1933-04-14
FACE GAMING CHARGES

Four men and woman were arrested
yesterday by the police gambling squad
and charged with taking numbers
game bets. All were released under
bond.
They were: Demo zagami, "A, 1000
block c street southeast; Mary Margaret
Smith, colored, "a, HOO block Fourth
street southeast; two colored BARRIERS,
Andrew j. Pitts, 80, TOO block Gresham
place, and Marion johnson, %, 500
block P street, and Robert r. Redd,
colored, "a, 200 block B-s street
southwest.
Evening star., 1933-04-14
GEORGIA LEGISLATURE
SESSION TO BE PROBED
Federal Grand Jury to Investigate
Rumors of Lobbying and
Drinking.

BY the Associated Press.
ATLANTA, April 14.-Grand jury
investigation of reports Of violation OF
Federal laws during the recent Georgia
legislative session was promised yester-
day
The announcement followed re-
quest that the Fulton County (Atlanta)
grand jury investigate rumors of lobby
ing and drinking.
The Federal grand jury said it would
receive and consider any reliable iI,-
formation and evidence brought before
1t showing violations of the laws of the
United States during the last session
of the general Assembly of Georgia"
Evening star., 1933-04-14
ACCUSED OF INCITING
RICH MAN TO KILL SELF
Spiritualist Pastor and Former
Wife Indicted at San Francisco
After Losing Victims Estate.

BY the Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 14.-In-
dictments charging Rev. j. J. Dixon,
spiritualist pastor. and his divorced
wife, Mrs. Gertrude Dixon, with incit-
ing DR.. Frank Bishop, wealthy optoms-
trist. to commit suicide, were returned
by the county grand jury here yester-
day.
Dr. Bishop killed himself about year
ago after making will leaving his
property to Mrs. Dixon. Relatives OF
the optometrist contested the will and
were awarded the estate.
During the trial the relatives intrv-
duced evidence intended to show Dixon
called spirits" from "aZrlreland" to
advise Dr. Bishop, including the spirit
of Mrs. Bishop, who was represented rs
having urged the optomesrist to join
her in spirit land.
Mrs. Dixon testified she had planned
to marry DR.. Bishop.
Evening star., 1933-04-14
Accused of Cruelty.

SANTIAGO. Cuba, April IA R.-
day and charged him with burning the
hands Of his stepdaughter. A neighbor
had accused the child Of stealing eggs,
Evening star., 1933-04-14
Boy, l3, Is Drowned
Trying to Aid Girl,
Puppy Saves Self
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, April IA
A mongrel puppy fell into Laguna
Honda Reservoir yesterday and
caused a tragedy. Its owner,
Louise Hornlein, IA, ran to the
waters edge in a rescue attempt
and also fell in. Her companion,
Alvin Hensley, 13, jumped 10 10
aid her. Unable to swim, ~
drowned. Two older youths
heard the girls screams and res
cued her. The body of young
Hensley was recovered The lit
tie dog scrambled ashore and
ran away.
Evening star., 1933-04-14
RECEIVE $4,000 LEGACY
German Orphan Asylum and Rup-
pert Home Benefit.

The German Orphan Asylum and
the Rupert Home were given approxi-
mately $4,000 under the will of Bertha
H. Caron, filed today in the District
Supreme Court.
Miss Caron, who died February 28.
also left $500 to the Animal Rescue
League. The will was filed by Attorney
Edwin A. Mess
Evening star., 1933-04-14

The Royalists Of France are strongly
crganized.
Evening star., 1933-04-14
SENATE TEST DUE
ON INITIATION PLAN
IN FARM MEASURE

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-21
MEDICAL EVIDENCE FEATURES $35, ,0O0 SUITI
No Opposition To
 Judge McNiff
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|, lieved to have decided the senate not to hold up the McNiff resolu- tion any longer. There never was any opposition to him, although a resolution sponsored by the demo- crats and naming Attorney Will liam K. Lawlor to McNiff's posi- tion had been introduced, but there was decided opposition to the four appointive positions in the court being claimed by republicans. That Is made possible by a ripper bill put through the legislature two years ago by Prosecuting Attorney William J. Larkin of the Water bury court of common pleas.
 There will be a hearing on a bill introduced by Senator Joseph A. Hackett of Waterbury to eliminate this ripper bill this afternoon be- fore the judiciary committee but at noon time there were no representatives of the Wa terbury democratic administration at the Capitol to lead the support.
 There were no Waterbury judge ship bills reported in either the house or senate to-day in the long list of those sent to both bodies. And the much-heralded fight over them failed to materialize. In the house where IS bills were received with favorable reports from the judiciary committee all were pass ed over on motion of the Republi- can Majority Leader Raymond Baldwin of Stratford. This was taken to indicate that the "swap- off" by certain democratic sena- tors had not yet been affected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-21
PALACE BRINGS
 MAE WEST HERE

Mae West, most spectacular fig- ure in the current Broadway the- atrical world, makes her debut as Q screen star in "She Done Him Wrong" lusty melodrama which she herself wrote, and which comes to the Palace theaetr Thursday.
 "She Done Him Wrong" is a story of the New York Bowery, with it's collection of wide-open saloons, wise-guys, and frivolous danes. It centers around a singer known as Lady Lou, who has a way with men and who accepts their attentions in return for dia- monds. Her collection of gems, so great is her popularity, is ransom for half dozen kings.
 Miss West appears in that role. Noah Beery is the saloon-keeper who is furnishing the jewels at the moment. Cary Grant is osten- sibly the head of a nearby mis- sion, who turns out to be as sus- ceptible to her charms as any of the natives of the district. A start ling, dramatic climax follows their mutual discovery of the fact.
 Miss West sings three songs dur ing the course of the picture-the famous old ballad, "Frankie and Johnnie" and "A Man What Takes His Time" and Haven't Got No Peace of Mind." The lat ter two were written especially for her by Ralph Rainger, composer of "Moanin' Low," "Please," and other popular successes.
 While "She Done Him Wrong" is Miss Vests first starring vehicle for the screen, it is not her first screen appearance. She played Q character role with George Raft in Might After Night"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-21
BANK BILL OF
 COUZENS MEETS
 WITH APPROVAL
Senate Committee Backs It-WOuld Permit Na= tiOnal Banks to Cooper ate With State Banks

Washington. Feb 21.-(UP)-A resolution permitting national banks to cooperate with state banks in an emergency was ap- proved by the senate banking and currency committee. The resolu- ton, sponsored by Senater Cou- zens. (repn, Mich) would aid in meeting bank emergencies such as the recent Michigan crisis. The committee vote was announced as s to 4.
 The resolution would permit the comptroller of the currency, with the approval of the secretary of the treasury, to authorize national banks to cooperate with state banks in adopting such emergency regulation as state authorities pro- mitigate for state banking institu- tions in times of emergency. It would run for one year, or until March 8, 1884. A provision of the resolution specifically forbids ex- tension of branch banking under the extraordinary power given the comptroller.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-21
'MADAME BUTTERFLY"
 AT NEW GARDEN

Madame Butterfly" Para mounts modernized screen version of the famous love classic will be shown at the New Garden theater to-day and to-nlorrow. The film is based on the life of the real Mad anne Butterfly, a beautiful Japan ese Geisha girl. Falling in love with an American naval officer. she throws over the customs and Nradi- tions of her Nipponese ancestry to marry him. After several months of connubial bliss. he sails back to the states promising to return. Madame Butterfly waits faithfully. despite the entreaties of her fam fly to remarry a wealthy, high born Japanese. Finally, her lover returns, but under circumstances which bring a touching. unusual climax. Sylvia Sidney has the title role. She is supported by Cary Grant, especially known for his work in Blonde Venus." and the humorous Charlie Ruggles. Irving Piche1 and Helen Jerome Eddy are also in the cast. Marion Gering directed. High class! Zane Grey's Heritage of the Desert" which is the co-feature with Randolph Scott. Sally Blanc and J. Farrell Macdonald heading it's cast. can claim that distinction on the bc~is Of the altitude at which 1t was filmed, if for no other reason. All the geouences of tho picture were
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-21
In The Local TheaterS "PRIVATE JONES"
 STATE BOOKING

Performances this afternoon and evening conclude the engagement at warmers State of George Ariss' new hit, "The Kings Vacation" in which he is supported by Patricia Ellis, lovely new sixteen year ola screen discovery, Dick Powell, O.. P, Heggie, Florence Arliss. Mar iorie Gateson, Dudley Digges ana other Warner favorites. Tho sur rounding prdogram, too. IS excel lent.
 program with two of the finest pictures of the season awaiting State patrons. Lee Tracy, the screens most dynamic personality is featured in Private Jones" with Gloria Stuart and big supporting cast. Tracy is seen as Q drafteo doughboy who hates war, tne army, his superior officers and IS so cocky he wants to fight every body but the enemy. How he be. comics a hero and proves himself one of the best soldiers on the western front provides material for one of the most delightfully."- en- tertaining pictures he has yet ap- peared in.
 The companion feature is to be "Girl Missing" with Glenda Far rell, Ben Lyon, Mary Brian and Peggy shannon. An adventure romance that has everything that goes to make picture entertain. ing enough to gain the Unit class" reputation every producer hopes for when he makes Q picture. Here, too, is a cast of favorites with local theatergoers and Glen da Farrell, who is becoming more popular every day, does one of the finest roles of her screen career.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-21
Private Reports
 on Mayor Cermak
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 was not unfavorable because the disease reduced the danger of in- testinal blood clots from the wound administered by Giuseppi Zangara.
 A report current in informed circles was that Mayor Cermak's physicians expected him to reach a crisis today. If he showed no signs either of lung congestion or of weakening heart by night, 1t was said, he had good chance to re- cover completely from the effects of his wound. But the danger of pneumonia from the shock of the wound, or of dangerous strain on his heart, was said to be giving his doctors considerable concern.
 Mrs Joseph Gill, also wounded dangerously by Zangara, appeared to be progressing satisfactorily to- day.
 Zangara was sentenced yesterday to 80 years in prison on four counts of assault with intent to murder one count was based on his con- fessed attemtp to kill President elect Roosevelt. The other three resulted from the wounding of two men and a woman who suffered minor injuries from his bullets.
 On the way back to his cell. Zan- gara complimented Judge E. c. Collins who sentenced him.
 Its a fair judge" he said. "It's right. I am satisfied"
 Doctors Make Report
 Miami. Fla, Feb 21-UP)- Mayor Cermak's physicians issued the following bulletin at 10:30 a. m:
 Mayor Cermak continues to show steady improvement. There are no untoward symptoms. His temperature 99.2, pulse 8S, respira- tion 26. He Is now sleeping"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-21
Mrs Roosevelt
 Also Planning
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 body that can ride at all can ride Dot, but only a skilled rider, &C., customed to him. can ride Patches. for he Is such an unexpected crea- ture."
 The white house stables have been abolishedfi and the area they occupies has been incorporated in to a park.
 Vile the horses to be used by the new white house occupants are Mrs Roosevelt the government will furnish their fodder.
 The Roosevelt daughter, Mrs Anna Roosevelt Dall, rides when ever possible.
 A sweater or flannel skirt and khaki brooches, with her yellow hair flying in the breeze, satisfies her for summer riding habit.
 Senator William D. Borah of Idaho, now the most famous fre- quenter of Rock Creek Parks miles of bride paths, seems likely to lose his place in the interest of early visitors to the wooded hills and ravines of Rock Creek Park.
 Busy With Cabinet
 New York, Feb. 21 - (UP) - President-elect Roosevelt will an- nounce the name of his secretary of state and possibly of his sec tary of the treasury, within few days, 1t was believed here as a re- suit of MT. Roosevelt's conference with Sir Ronald Linday, British ambassador on war debt revision.
 Conferences this afternoon were scheduled with Robert Durham of Chicago and. Frederick H. Prince of Boston, both of whom are ex- pected to receive ambassadorships.
 With Senator Glass apparently out of the cabinet picture, 1t was reported that Senator Claude Swanson of Virginia would be in- vited to become secretary of the navy.
 Joseph P. Kennedy, Boston banker, and Archibald McNeil Connecticut national committed man, also were mentioned as pos sible appointees to the navy sec retaryship.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-21
Senator Milne
 Collapsed
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nominations received from the oE- flee of Governor Wilbur L. Cross were referred to the committee on executive nominations.
 They included:
 Edwin P. Root, New Haven. Morgan B. Brainard and Isadore Wise, Hartford, as directors of the state prison for four years begin ming July 1. 1893.
 E. Kent Hubbard, president of the Connecticut Manufacturers As- sociation, as a member of the board CT directors of the state prison to fill an unexpired term ending July l, 1885.
 F. B. Overlook, Pomfret, and Rollin U. Tyler, Haddam, as mem- bers of the board of pardons for four years beginning the first Mon- day in June. 1893.
 John E. Calhoun, Cornwall, and Arthur l.. Peale, Norwich, mem- bers of the state park and forest commission for six years beginning Sept 1, 1883. ig
 The following measures were adopted by the sepate on favorable committee reports:
 Providing all fees collected by the dairy and food commissioners office for testing milk and cream be turned over to the state treas urer.
 Providing $6.50 a week be paid each girl committed to the House of Good Shepherd at Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-21
COMMENTS BY BOTH

New York, Feb 21.-(UP)-Wet and dry forces paused today in their preparations for a protracted fight in the states, to comment va riously upon the action of congress in submitting a prohibition repeal amendment to state conventions.
 Former Governor Alfred F. Smith said he felt livery gratified to think that We are on the road to a sane and sensible handling of our liquor problem" The drys prom ised fight in every state and pre- dicted ratification would fall short of the requisite three -fourths.
 Other comment:
 Dr D. Leigh Colvin, chairman, prohibition national committee: This congress will go down in his- tory as the congress of damners. They have voted to damn the peo- ple s."
 Mrs Charles II. sabin, chairman, Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform: We believe that when history is written 1t will be shown that these members of congress voted in the interests of good government"
 Mrs Ella A. Boole. president, Womcn's Christian Temperance Union: Repeal by constitutional convention is an untried plan. Even the vets are divided as to whether this Is a federal or a state function. If state function. the states must bear the expense and there will be as many methods of choosing dele- gates and as great a variety ofdates for voting as legislators can devise. Tn addition some legal hindrances may arise calling for a supreme court decision"
 Andrew McCampbe]l, New York area prohibition administrator: Tt has been my observation that the prohibition law is being enforced as well as other federal laws. The present agitation will not accept the enforcement of prohibition as long as am administrator"
 Mrs Courtlandt NicoII, acting chairman, Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform: February 20 will go down in his tory as the day when the congress finally broke the 13 year strangIe- hold of a fanatica1 minority"
 The Rev James K. Shields New
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-21
Salary Slash
 Bill Passed
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 mended the bill to provide pay of $2,150 annually for the five members of the state tuberculosis commission. They formerly drew $2,50O annually, but their salaries were eliminated in Baldwin's bill.
 The amendment was defeated 164 to S4, with 22 republicans led by Rep Mortimer Bell, Salisbury, voting with the democrats.
 Another amendment, tackled on by the judiciary committee, which excluded the salaries of the gov- ernor and Iieut-governor from the slash, was passed. It was explained that neither salary can be reduced under the constitution while the men are in office.
 Because of the importance of the Baldwin bill the minor court judgeships. which were starred for action to-day. were passed for ac- ton until tomorrow.
 Among the new judgeship reso- lutions were those to name Leon- ard McManus associate judge of the Danbury town court; Michael F. Kane, Bridgeport juvenile court judge, and James C. shannon, Bridgeport city court judge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-21

would offer no further objection to the McNiff resolution. The bill has already been adopted by the house. disappointment of Judge McNiff will not change the present lineup in the Waterbury court of common pleas where the senior judge, Edward J. Finn. is a democrat and Judge McNiff a republican. All the appointive of- ficials are also republicans and will hold over.
 Failure of the Waterbury demo- cratic leaders to ask for one or more of the appointive positions in the court of common pleas is be-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-21
PROGRAM CHANGE
 AT THE STRAND

Performances this evening con- clude the local engagement of "Goona- Goona" sensational Bali- nese love drama with a cast conn posed entirely of natives, and That's My Boy" romance built around the college football, field, as the companion attraction.
 Tomorrow brings an all new pie ture program. two ace hits. Slightly Married" with Evalyn Knapp, Marie Provost and a big supporting cast, also Madame Butterfly" with Sylvia Sidney and Charlie Ruggles.
 On Friday and Saturday the pic- ture program will include "No Man of Her Own" with Clark Gable and Carole Lombard also "The Mummy" with Karloff, Zita Jo- ham, David Manners, Walter By- ron and other favorites., On Satur- day only. at both the matinee and evening performances and at reg. ular Strand admission prices, the management will present two add- ed stage attractions.
 "The Strand Follies of 1883" and "The Wedding of Tom Thumb" with a cast of more than 100 tai- ented entertainers. This great stage show is 8 special added treat and the regular admission prices of 10 cents and IS cents for mati- nees and 15c and 25c evenings with children admissions at 10 10c makes the program doubly invit- ing. A capacity attendance is an- ticipated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-21
Japan and the
 League Part
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 sion, it was forecast reliably.
 Today's meeting, held in the dis armament hall, was crowded with representatives of all nations, eager for the end of the leagues efforts to conciliate the Chinese-Japanese dispute.
 Paul Hyams, of Belgium, who presided, read a formal statement, reviewing the case and the failure of IF months of attempted con- ciliation. He announced that con- ciliation efforts are not ended until the report is adopted, but added:
 eve hesitate to make a new ap- peal for conciliation, for it would be necessary not only that fresh proposals acceptable to the as- sembly should be made to 1t, but also that 1t should receive assur- ance that the existing situation shall not be aggravated and that fresh military operations shall not be undertaken"
 He said that IT months ago Japan had promised to withdraw her troops into the South Man railway zone (where they are allowed by treaty. as soon as lives and property were assured. But he continued:
 "To-day the three eastern prov- inces, (Manchuria) are occupied. Japanese troops have crossed the Great Wall and attacked Shan haikwan. 1t is announced that operations are being prepared to occupy Jehol."
 Yosuke Matsuoka, dressed in black, solemnly followed Hymans' statement line-by-line in the Eng fish copy as Hymans read in French.
 As soon as the assembly ad- journed, the attache of the Jap anese delegation handed Sir Eric Drummond, secretary-general of the leauge, a 1600-word statement for circulation in the assembly, giving Japan's reasons for reject ing the report.
 Matsuoka handed copies of the statement to Capt Anthony Eden of Britain: Eduoard Benes of Czec cho -Slovakia and Hymans.
 The statement blamed the league for acting in haste in the early stages of the trouble, "as- an attitude of condemna- tion and rallying western opinion against Japan precipitately and with unfortunate effect"
 ITO this attitude at least a meas ure of blame is due for what sub- sequently occurred" the statement said. s.,t
 The statement declared Japan's acceptance of the report would "create uncertainties and probable disorders in eastern Asia" It re- iterated Japan's Implicit belief in the sanctity of treaties" but argued that treaty principles must be ap- piled "in a way to harmonize with realities"
 It concluded by appealing to the to think twice before making decision"