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Evening star., 1933-09-16
WHO'S WHO
With
NATIONALS

STERLING first sacker and a strong and
n timely hitter, Kuhel broke into professional
~ base ball at the age of 1s. mainly because
the sandlot nine with which he was playing
in Cleveland disbanded when its hackers bank roll
became exhausted. . - -
Joe had done lot of base ball playing, always
at first base with the Brooklyn Heights High School
team, and at 16 had become figure In Cleveland
amateur circles. Two years later he was playing
with the highest class sandotters in the city and
dragging down more coin than any of several minor
league outfits had offered him.
But in July. 1924, the coin ceased coming along,
50 Young joe listened to the first scout who came
along The scout happened to be Bill Powell Of the
of the meeting Kuhel
Evening star., 1933-09-16
GAMES TOMORROW

Boston at Gin.
Bklyn. at Chi. (2l.
N. Y. at st. L. t2l.
Others not scheduled
Evening star., 1933-09-16

GAMES TOMORROW.
Detroit at Wash.
Clev. at New York.
Chicago at Boston.
Others not Scheduled.
Evening star., 1933-09-16
GAMES TODAY.

N. Y. at Chicago f2)
Bkln. at st. L. to).
Bost. at Pitts. t"l.
Phila. at Gin. (2).
Evening star., 1933-09-16
GAMES TODAY.

Det. at Wash. t2).
Clev. at N. Y. t2D.
st. L. al Phil. t2),
Chi. at Boston 90.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-18

Its all so bright and clear she said.
 Not for long, however, could she keep her attention from her two chubby little daughters, Mildred, 4, and Laverne, 3.
 They're more beautiful than Thomas, my husband described them and somehow they're just like l thought they would be-"
 The young mothers sight was restored last week through an op- eration performed by Dr M. K. Fuller. She had been blind since she was seven years old as the re- suit of numerous growth.
 T didn't think I'd ever be able to see again." she said. "My hus- band worked to save money for the operation and had great confidence it would restore my sight. If it wasn't for him would never have been able to see again."
 Despite the fact that her hus- band a mill worker, has been Ill for week with lung affection and will be unable to play Santa Claus to his children this year because of a thin purse, he said it was the happiest Christmas of his life.
 1T guess we have all the chill dren we are going to have, right now" Naylor said. There's been no money coming in and so I haven't been able to get anything for the kids. Of course they're not old enough to know it but they've got Christmas enough right now with their mother home and able to see them.'
 Mrs Naylor had never seen an. automobile until she was brought home from the hospital in one. Street cars, radios and recent in-. ventions were like furnishings from a new world to her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-18
FRANCE IS VERY
 NEAR INITIATION
Was Warned To-day That She Must at Once Bal=
 lance Budget

Paris, Dec 1S-(UP)-A grave warning that France is faced with imitation unless she balances the budget was issued today by Mar eel Regnier, budget reporter, in opening debate in the senate on the redressment project for re- vision of the current budget.
 He criticized the project in the form passed by the chamber as in- complete. necessitating further measures shortly.
 Nobody in this assembly wants Hinflation,' he said, "but elsewhere people desire it. We who know that imitation generates misery and scandalous profits wish to avoid this peril, which unhappily is at our doors.
 Regnier caused a sensation in describing the treasury's situation:
 "I wrote in my report that the December outfays of the treasury were assured" he said. "I am no longer sure I am able to say that"
 He added that the public debt is now 0,000,000,000 francs and estimated the final 1883 deficit at 00,000,000 francs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-18
DECIDED CHANGE
 IN CWA PROJECT
Certain Officials Have Been Giving Their Friends.
 Key Positions

Hartford, Conn.,, Dec. Is --s(UP) Because certain officials on CWA projects have abused" privileges granted them in selecting key-men on various undertakings, this courtesy no longer will be extend- ed, Miss Helen Wood, acting direc- tor of the state reemployment serv- ice announced today.
 It had been the custom of the service, Miss Wood said, to permit officials to select a number of men, not on the reemployment lists, who were more or less expert in the particular project for which they were chosen, in order to lend experienced direction to the others. Many officials, she charged, put their friends in these key jobs and the practice grew to such propor- tion that it was decided to abandon the, privilege.
 Hereafter all key-men or others must be registered with the reem- ployment service before they are given jobs, she said.
 Miss Woods also advised all white collar" unemployed to reg ister as quickly as possible with the nearest state reemployment bureau as there "soon will be plenty of work.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-18
ALFRED E. SMITH
 IS GIVEN PRAISE
Most Outstanding Catholic in the United States
 Said Cardinal Hayes

New York, Dec IS -- (U.P.) - Former Governor Alfred F.. Smith bore a new title to-day-"The man most outstandingly Catholic in the United States"-he possessed. to signalize the honor. the first medal for Catholic action to be awarded annually by St Bonaventure's Col lege, of Alleghany. N. Y.
 One hundred alumni of the col lege heard Cardinal Hayes eulogize Smith as "a plain man among plain men, an outstanding man among outstanding men, fit to walk with kings without loss of the hu- man touch."
 The medal was bestowed with the approval and blessing of Pope Plus. The Very Rev Thomas Plass- mann, president of the college, presided at the dinner, and praised the former governors private and public life as "a real professor of the faith"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-18
NINE MILLIONS
 IN LIQUOR TAXES
That Is What the Govt Realized in First l2
 Days of December

Washington. Dec. IS - (UP) -
 The federal government realized $9,111,173 in taxes on manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages in the first 12 days of December, treasury figures showed today.
 Import duties of $5 a gallon were not included in the total, all though thousands of gallons of foreign wines and liquors were un- derstood to have been imported. The period from Dec. 1. to Dec. 12, included many taxes collected prior to repeal on Dec. 5, as man. ufacturers and dealers prepared in advance through heavy pur- chases of stamps.
 Included in the collections were $3,174,3SS from distilled spirits and wines; $3,565,186 from beer in excess of 3.2 per cent alcoholic content; $2,126,792 of beer up to 3.2 per cent; $191,14S retail H. lenses; $49,564 wholesale licenses; and $4,10O refiners licenses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-18
FULL MILITARY
 HONORS TOLATE
 JOHN E. WAGNER
Remains Arrived To-day From San Diego Naval
 Hospital

Full military honors will be giv- en John F. Wagner, son of Mir and Mrs Ernest Wagner of 222 Walnut sstreat, aat his funeral tomorrow morning. The remains arrived to- day from San Diego Naval hospital where the local man died last week.
 A delegation from the Commo- dore John Barry Navy and Marine club met the train bearing the body end accompanied it to the home. Members of the society will stand guard at the home all day today.
 The military funeral and honors are being arranged by Leo Far rington, captain: John Scott, exc cutive officer; James Kenny, ships writer: Dian O'Donnell. paymaster; William Miller, chaplain.
 The funeral will be held at S:30 tomorrow morning from :he home, 222 Walnut street, to St Cecilia's church. where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o. clock. Burial will be in the family riot, Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-18
MILK DIRECTORS
 TO BE ELECTED

Hartford, Conn, Dec 1S--(UP)- Eighteen of the 21 directors who govern the Connecticut Milk Pro- ducers association will Joe elected to-day in as many district meetings throughout the state, with control of the organization hinging on the outcome.
 Three directors at alrge will be elected later in the state meeting.
 Principal objection to the present men in control of the association comes from members who also are connected with the Farmers Ma tional, another farm organization. There are about 5000 dairy farm- CTS who belong to the c. M. F. A. and their output of milk represents about half of the state total. Both sides have been campaigning for their respective candidates. and lively voting in the district meet ings this afternoon is anticipated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-18
ANNUAL REPORT WAS ISSUED BY
 CHIEF HEITMAN
One Feature of Record Was Contributions That
 Came to Department

Chief Henry H. Heitman submit- ted his annual report today to May or Frank Hayes. Among the inter- esting facts are donations from va rious sources amounting to $195, of which $125 was donated by Will liam Fromm. treasurer of the town of Middlebury. Other contrib utors included Joseph Perreault of 510 South Main street, Apotheca- ries Hall company, Joseph Sugen- heimer and Frank F. McEvoy, of PA Robbins street.
 The value of buildings endan- gered by fire was $2,857,610 as compared to $2,787,S6O of the pre- vious year. The estimated loss of buildings and contents was ,$19S,- 3S5.19. The total uninsured fire loss was $4,411.51. Friday with 30 bel lalarms and "A verbal calls was the busiest day of the week and the year.
 Two deaths were recorded dur ing the past year, Lieutenant Ed ward G. Loughman and Private Torrance J. Denehy. designations included Patrick F. Bowling and John A. Cox. The estimated per capita cost was $4,240. The total number of Harms was 662.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-18
DR. RAINSFORD
 DIED LAST NIGHT

New York, Dec 1s-(UP)-The ecclesiastical world to-day mourned the death of the Rev Dr William Stephen Rainsford, 83, retired pas- tor of the fashionable St Georges Protestant Episcopal church. who died last night at Roosevelt hos pital.
 Dr Rainsford was a close friend of the late J. Pierpont Morgan. who was senior warden of the church. He was removed from his Ridgefield, Conn, home three weeks ago suffering from pleurisy.
 Widely known for his liberal teachings, Dr Rainsford shocked his colleagues many years ago by publicly announcing that tits no more of a sin for a man to drink beer than it is for him to drink coffee."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-18
Jury m Murder Trial Going On The Carpet
Acquitted Two Men and Disagreed on the Third One Grand Jury Has Begun an Investigation
 of the Jury Actions

Troy, Dec 15.-(UP)-An inves- tigation of the jury which acquit- ted Anthony Reino and Charles Shore of first degree murder charges and which disagreed as to the guilt of Leonardo Scarnici, will Fbe made by the December grand jury, it was learned to-day.
 Simultaneously, Mayor Cornelius F. Burns issued a. statement de- nouncing the jury's action and de- manding an official inquiry "by those properly constituted to do so."
 Reino, Scarnici and Shore were tried on an indictment charging them with staying Detective James Stevens during a bank robbery in Rensselaer,, N. Y., last May. Scar nici will be retried probably next month.l
 The grand jury, 1t was reported, voted immediately after converting to-day to look into the trial jury.
 Several members of the jury James F. Brearton when they sought CO Ldlh WIIil tlailL III S1iS county courthouse corridor. Judge Brearton, who had severely re- buked the jury, walked past the members without revealing a sign of recognition.
 It was reported the jury took 40 ballots on Scarnici before it re- ported. With the exception of one vote-7 to. 5 for conviction-the ballots remained 8 to for convic- ton, 1t was said.
 Half an hour after the jury re- ceived the case, it voted Il to to acquit Shore, it was reported, and shortly afterward it agreed to ac- quit him. Eight ballots were taken in Reino's case, the jury standing g to for freeing the gangster un- til the eighth ballot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-18
EXPERIMENT IN
 SPlRITUALISM
Came Near Proving Fatal as Was Told in COn=
 test of Will

New York, Dec 1S-(UP) An experiment in spiritualism that was stopped just short of electrocution of the subject was related in sur rogate's court today In the will contest of relatives of the late AL fred Frank. a wealthy saloon keep CT of the pre-prohibition era.
 Relatives charge Frank was un- duly influenced by his studies in spiritualism and testimony on this contention was given in a heavy teutonic accent by Mrs Elsa Kronce who cared for the saloon keeper after the death of his wife in 1882.
 She testified that in an effort to communicate with his wife Frank put a copper belt around his waist, copper bands on his head and wrists, linked them all with wire and, seated on a chair, put his feet in a brass bowl filled with water.
 To this was attached wire leading to an electric light outlet. Frank was just about to plug it in, Mrs Krance said, when she came into the room and stopped him by screaming, you'll kill yourself"
 To make himself receptive to his wife's messages, she continued, Frank imbibed huge quantities Of chemicals.
 He had enough" she said, "to supply a hospital"
 Once Mrs Kronce testified, Frank told her his wife danced into his bedroom in a white robe and talked with him.
 T told him not to be foolish" i" she said, ESQ he lot Huesch, the photographer, to put in camera with buttons all over the house so he could take a picture of his wife when she visited him again"
 Frank, who was drowned in Toms River, N. J., bequethed his money, at the behest of his wife, to 8 distanct relative of hers in Ger many. Harry Frank, brother, of Bradley Beach, N. J.. and four other relatives are bringing the suit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-18
VALENTINO NAME
 STILL IS HEARD

Hollywood. Dec 1s-(UP)-Al- though Rudolph Valentino has been dead for years, his name con- tinues to creep into law suits.
 To the series of litigations that have been threshed out in court since his death new one was add ed to-day in the form of federal government suit, demanding addi- tional payments of income taxes from his estate.
 John P. Carter, collector of in- ternal revenue, filed lien in which he asked payment of approximate ly $67,500 in taxes for the years 1926, 1927 and 1928. The action was filed under the late actors real name of Rudolpho Gu2lielmi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-18
MAYOR HAYESS VERY THANKFUL
 TO WATERBURY
People of This City Have Been Helpful to BOOst=
 ing MIRA Program

A greeting to the residents of Waterbury was voiced to-day by Mayor Frank Hayes through the office of the local MIRA office. As president of the unemployment emergency campaign committee the mayor issued the following statement:
 "The public of Waterbury and other oceans of human endeavor, have whipped under the MIRA bridge since the first telegram came to Waterbury on July 2tst, 1888, seeking here cooperative effort whereby President .Roosevelt's New Deal might be set in motion.
 This telegram and multitudes of its kind, throughout the na-' tion, did set in motion great human machine which has literally set fire to the hearts and minds of men and women to bring back, through the president, a new or der, a great calmness, a step-up in business, a more contented people.
 "I shall not attempt to deal here in detail in this brief message, but rather thank those who are in the trenches of the effort and those who supported. our own gallant Waterburians, who still stand the strain.
 Suffice to say that where chaos prevailed, in six months, through the great leadership of the presi- dent, down to the humblest citizen who has accepted the banner flung to hina upward for progress. conditions are better, and in the increasing months to come, while this effort will continue, victory will come. " a
 Christmas time is that of cheer: May this Kris Kringle time of 1888 find additional happiness for many thousands who, in the past recent years, have known little of the day. but only of it's passing"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-18
BANKS PREPARE TOBATTLE WITH
 THE PRESIDENT
Certain Policies Are Not Pleasing But White
 House Is Determined
BY LYLE c. WILSON (U. P. Stan Correspondent

Washington, Dec. 1S.--(UP).- A double barreled attack on ad- ministration banking policies was developing today on the eve of the winter session of congress. Conn mercial bankers urge major amendment of the bank deposit in- surance bill which becomes effec- tive Jan. 1. Investment bankers are organized in a campaign to ob- tain relaxation of the securities act. Both efforts have received abrupt Encouragement at the White House. President Roosevelt has recommended an examination of the securities act to determine if there is justice in the investment bankers complaints. But he is au- thoritatively represented as insist ing on retention of provisions outlawing securities practices which have cost American inyes- tors billions of dollars in the last 10 years.
 Must Be Tried Out
 MT Roosevelt has suggested that the deposit guarantee experiment be tried before it's provisions are materially changed. He prefers
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-18
ELEVEN YEAR OLD
 BOY RECOVERED
 HIS MISSING DOG
Governor of New Jersey Gave His Help--BOy
 and Dog Reunited

Jersey City, N. J., Dec 1S.- (UP)-It was just like Christmas to-day for Adolph Gioia, II, and his dog, Rex, who had been parted for a week. Adolphs' plea to Gov A. Harry Moore to find his dog and the executives order for a statewide police search resulted in the reunion. Rex was found in Dunellen, N. J., yesterday. State troopers after making doubly sure a hungry looking half chow, half police dog, was Rex took him to the Seventh Precinct station, Jer- sey City. They sent 8 squad car to the Gioia home, 19 Corbin ave- nue. Adolph came with his moth- CT, Mrs Adele Gioia, his brother, Vincent, and his sister, Mary. He rushed into the station.
 "That's him! Here Rex!" Adolph shouted.
 Rex, straining at his leash, parked loudly.
 Adolph ran to his pet. dropped on his knees and took Rex in his arms. Then he cried. Rex wagged his tail furiously and licked his masters hands. Later after Adolph's excitement subsided, he wrote a note to the governor.
 "The governor" it said, "has just got my dog Rex and thank you all who helped find him. It is the best Christmas present could ever Eget. I'll never forget what you dic for me. Thanks again"
 The boys appeal to the governor brought the aid of hundreds of pri- vate citizens in addition to muni- cipal police. Newspapers printed pictures of Rex and several dogs were brought to the Gioia home in the hope they were the missing pet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-18
SIX KILLED
 IN BATTLE AT HAVANA
Twenty One Wounded in This Latest Break in
 Cuban Troubles
BOMBING HEARD
 THROUGH NIGHT
Newspaper Plant Destroy ed Among All the
 Other Disturbances
BY LAWRENCE s. HAS

BY LAWRENCE s. HAS
 (U. P. Staff Correspondent
 Havana, Dec 18.-(UP)- Six persons were dead to-day and 21 wounded after hours of wild disorder climaxed by the burning of the newspaper Fl Pals.
 Bombs and rifle volleys were heard throughout the night and soldiers and police ferreted out opponents of the government in a series of raids.
 The Pals plant was burned by government supporters, and some employees charged that soldiers aid- ed. The persons killed were vic- tims of the footing and burning of the plant. They included a news boy.
 The new loutbreak of violence marked a new stage in the political stiuation-announcement by Presi- dent Ramon Grau San Martin that he intended to remain in office as provisional ruler until May 20, 1884. when he purposed to hand his resignation to a constituent as- sembly which would provide for election of 8 constitutional presi- dent.
 The latest series of disorders yesterday when opponents of the 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-18
HE BRINGS BACK
 THE TOMBSTONE
Youth Stole It for Prank But Must Put It Up
 Again

Quincy, Mass, Dec. 1s.-(UP).- David Brown, of Putnam. Conn, left here by automobile for Kill ingly, Conn.,, today, accompanied by tombstone which he uprooted as Halloween prank.
 < Brown was under orders from the Quincy police to replace the stone in the Killingly graveyard from where he stole it.
 After removing the stone, Brown brought it to the Eastern Nazarene college at Wollaston and left 1t with letter addressed to an un- identified girl student.
 have a fancy for doing. saying. hoping. hearing, lov- ing odd things and odd people, the letter read. "But don't let this stone go to your head, or your feet. Or let its potential or kinetic energy spank you down. I want to see you aliEs yet .s ."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-18
Final NezQ,s Flashes
GERMANY PAYS IN SCRIP

Berlin, Dec 18-(UP)-Only 30 per cent Of the interest on Germany's longterm foreig ign loans will be transferred abroad in cash during. the next six months, Dr Hjalmar Schacht, president of the reichsbank, announced today at meeting of the banks central committee. In recent months, under the partial transfer moratorium, Germany has been paying 50 per cent in ca cash. The remaining 70 per cent of the interest will be paid in scrip, Schacht said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-18
SAVED TWO OF
 THREE YOUTHS

Rockville, Conn.,, Dec. IS - UP)-Rescuers were forced to haul a boat overland a quarter of mile and chop a channel 50 feet from shore to save two of three youths who fell through thin ice covering Snipsic Lake Sunday.
 Raymond Weber, 19, sank be- fore the rescue party reached the struggling trio. His brother, Ciar- ence, and a nephew, Edward Web CT. were hauled to safety.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-18
LINDBERCHS ARE
 HURRYINC HOME
 ON LAST FLIGHT
Left Miami This Morning and Will Reach New
 York Tonight

Miami, Fla, Dec. 1S-(UP)- Col. and Mrs Charles A. Lindbergh, on the last stage of their long flight around the Atlantic oceans, departed today at 9:54 a m. en route to New York.
 If the Lindberghs fly direct to New York, they probably would arrive there around 8 p. m. EST.
 Colonel Lindbergh was pursued by a plane piloted by Karl Boelter, whose plane was charteded by the Miami City Publicity bureau to make pictures of Lindberghs in flight.
 Lindbergh did not have difficulty in eluding him in the speedy Mon- plane, however, and no spectacular aerial duel occurred as did Satur- day when Lindbergh duelled with a newsreel plane for 20 minutes be- fore he landed.
 Col. and Mrs Lindbergh, with their usual shyness of crowds and newspapermen and photographers, busted themselves yesterday with preparations for the final hop of their tour, but kept secret all plans for departure.
 Lindbergh personally supervised the repainting of the red and black ship and Mrs Lindbergh, who has served as radio operator on the trip, took keen interest in the radio shop of the Airways Company.
 She was up at sunrise. q have been awake since daylight" she said. II guess it's gotten to be q habit. I hope I get over it. It's nice to be home and it will be nice to be home for Christmas" she added.
 The Lindberghs declined to mingle with other guests at the Pancoast Hotel and had meals