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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31

The member intimated the meet- ing had been sought by the serln- tors, as well as by the governor. with view to determining just what his intentions were.
 Kenneth Nvynne. executive secre- tary, however, said Governor Cross while not seeking to dictate. told the senators he felt they. should have q definite program of actions and should adhere to it.
 The suggestion was made that the party's program calling TOT Legislation on district courts. power in vestigation, the governors veto and tax study should be consid- cred before tho matter of patrons age was taken up.
 It also was reported that the gov- ernor told the senators that if they felt Justified in making deals on judgoships, to go ahead with the plan but to keep the matter or major legislation in mind Ut all times.
 The agreement was reached Ut n conference between the goycr- nor and the eighteen democratic members of the senate.
 Such offices as those of tax and motor vehicle commissioners, now held by William H. Blodgett and Robbins B. Stoeckel. respectively would go to democrats under the plan.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
Tho Aristocratic Neck the
 Ladies Used to Admire
 So Much Was Badly Scrambled in Auto Crash-Wants $lO,OOO

London, Ont, Jan 31.-UP)- The once aristocratlc neck of Francis x. Bushman, admired by countless women during his stage career, now is Hike a stocking full of gravel" which terrifies him with its "crackles," the actor testified to-day at the trial of q $10,00O damage suit.
 And an offer he made a couple of years ago to be the "companion" -he objected to use of the word gigolo--to any woman of wealth who would support him in the style to which he had become accus- toned, was only publicity stunt, he admitted.
 Bushman made these revelations in his suit against Albert D. Ham, ilton of Windsor, driver of an auto- mobile which collided with Bush- mans in December, 1881, near here.
 "I have a cracking from a dis placed vertcbra in my neck" the former matinee idol explained. T hear voices. terrifying voices. My
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
DEMOCRATS TO
 CAUCUS ABOUT
 THE PATRONAGE
Meet With Governor Cross
 to Discuss 50.50 Divi.
 sion of the Places to Be
 Filled
BY WILLIAM J. lMoRIARTY
 (Democrat stan Man)

State Capitol. Hartford, Conn, January 31--(special to the Dem ocrnt--Democrats In the Legis- lature were scheduled to hold a conference with Governor Wilbur l.. Cross this afternoon to discuss state patronage. 1t is sure that a schedule of 50-50 on all state jobs regarded as patronage will Do of- ferod the republicans by the demo- crats as q result of today's meet. ing. M
 If tho republicans spurn this offer. 1t Is believed that tho dem- ocrats will thoreupon adopt q "take-all" attitude. It has been rumored that Governor Cross would not agree to any such stand by his party. but after today's sessions some startling as well as blunt offers are expected to Do made between the two major pc litical parties.
 It Is possible under 0 supreme court ruling of 20 years ago, for
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
PERSONAL TAX BILLS OF 1883
 ARE SENT OUT
45,00O of Them Were Placed in the Mails To- day By Tax Collector Stokes

Torty-fve thousand personal tax bills for 1888 were placed in the mails today by employees in the of- flee of Personal Collector George A. Stokes. The bills are payable tomorrow and throughout the month of February. At the end of February, all persons who have not paid their $2 will be assessed an additional $1 penalty. Since Feb- ruary has only 2S days in 1888, the penalty will be charged as of the first day of, March. ,..,. .....-s.,. ...s.sy,.-..
 The office of Personal Tax Col iector Stokes on the second floor of the City Hall will remain open each day from In the morning until 5 in the evening excepting Saturdays when the office Is closed at noon. During February, however, the office will be open every Wednes- day evening from to 8 o'clock. It is urged that payments be made as soon after tomorrow as possible in order to avoid the long lineup that usually results near the end of the Early payments will assist the clerks in the tax collectors off, flee,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
SYDNEY WEBER DIED MONDAY
 IN BERMUDA
Was Organist and Choir. master at Trinity Church in This City for 10 Years

Tho many Waterbury friends of sydney Webber. for ten years or ganist and choirmaster of Trinity church in this city. will regret to learn of his death yesterday in Ber muda. Flo had been i'll for about two weeks with intestinal influenza and was thought to be improving but he suffered n relapse.
 Mir Webber left Waterbury in 1927 to become organist at the cathedral in Portland, Mo, and a short time later went to Worcester, Mass. as organlst and choirmaster of All Saints church, church well known for it's flne musical tradi. ton.
 Mir Webber was recognized us q musician of outstanding ability and was remarkably successful In the field of boy choir training.
 Hc is survived by his wife, Char lotte Baldwin Webber: his father, Henry S. Webber of Chicago; and two brothers. Dr Russell Webber Of this city and Harold Webber Of Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
NEWARK WOMAN
 SHOT POOL ROOM
 OWNER TO DEATH
Walked Into Police Station and Handed Over the Gun ellis Very Strange Story

Newark, N. J., Jan. 31-(UP-- Mrs Beatrice la Falcia, 30, walked into Q police station today and an- nounced she had just killed Char les Kdrmis, pool room proprietor, to break up his friendship with her husband, Victor. Then she handed tho desk sergeant Q revol- yer and q key to her apartment, where police found Kermis' body with bullet wound in the back and head.
 She told police that so strong q friendship had grown up between Kermis and her husband that the latter ignored her. This morning, she said, according to police, she demanded that Kermis end tho friendship and presented q pre- pared confession" for him to sign. Kermis refused.
 Later, she said, Kermis walked into the kitchen and remarked in apparent contrltion:
 If someone did to mo what I've done to you, I'd shoot him"
 She said she shot him, locked her apartment and walked to the police station. Her husband was out seeking work at the time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
CAMPBELL HAS
 ARRIVED HERE
 TO TEST RECORD

New York, Jan 31-(UP)-Feel. ing weak and flat" after a recent attack of influenza, Sir Malcolm Campbell arrived to-day aboard the Aquitania, intent upon surpass. ing his worlds automobile speed record of 253.0 miles per hour.
 "Everything seems to be Just too much trouble after my nu", Sir Malcolm said. "But I'm ready to make my run Just as soon as can. "When l do start out in the Biuebird depends solely upon the officials at Daytona Beach and upon bench conditions there." Tho British driver would not predict any speed hc might make in the Bluebird.
 However" he said, Cher horsc- power has been stepped up from l,40O to 2,600 and Sd 1t seems reas- onable that if weather conditions should be equal to those had last time we should bc ablo 10 do bet. ter than 253.O. won't make any estimate, though. You know ns much about that us do. Thls is because the Bluebird, us she stands to.day. has had but one test and that on q workshop bench"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
RHODE ISLAND
 GOVERNOR HAS
 ASKED RELIEF
Special Message to As- senbly Urged Passage of a S3,0OO,00O Elmer. gency Relief Bill

Providence. R. l., Jan 31-(UP) In 6 special message to the gen. eral assembly, Governor Theodore Fra ncis Green today urged passage of q $3,000.0Q0 appropriation bill for emergency relief
 The governor declared that un- employment was growing In Rhode Island at an alarming rate and families were in desperate need of relief.
 The $3, 1000 would be made up from the state tax on gasoline and a 1 per cent tax on the gross earn. ings of public utilities. The money would be turned over to cities and towns that furnished an equal q. mount, for unemployment relief.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
PARTY MEN ON ALL MAJOR JOBS
WATERBURY BOYS IN THE MURDER OF POLICEMAN OF
 BRISTOL ARE SENTENCED

Hartford, Conn., January 31 - (UP) - Three youths. charged mansausher in the fatal shooting three of James MeName Bristol policeman, today sentenced from six to IS years in States prison.
 John Stack and Amideo Stanso, of Waterbury and Henry Sehage of New Britain, the defendants John Bophy Waterbury and tried shortly after the shooting serving
 life sentence He charged with firing the shot that killed MeNamee. He shot the officer approached stolen in which the four seated.
 Stack arrested last week when he tried slip into Water- bury Stango and Sehrag who parole and held aso Judge Newell Jennings passed after Hugh Aeorn states reduced the charge to manlaughter
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
INVENTORY OF
 J. W. H0DS0N
 ESTATE FILED
Value of His Estate Was Placed at $l48,536- Will Be Divided With His Family

The late James W. Hodson for many years q prominent business man of this city. left an estate of $14sI53s.ss, according to the in- ventoried report filed today in pro- bate court. MT Hodson died On october 31st. He was long asso- ciated in the hotel and restaurant business in Exchange place. His estate will be divided among the immediate members of his family, one son and i've daughters.
 . MT Hodson's holdings in realty Included land, on Fiske street, which had an appraised value of S9,S00 and was mortgaged to the extent of $10,975. No value was put on whatever equity the deceas-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
That Was Decision
 Reached At Session
 Of The Democrats
All Were Very Reticent, However, as to What Was Done-But News Was Talked About After Conference
GOVERNOR ALSO SPOKE OF
 DEALS ON JUDGESHIPS

Hartford Conn., Jan 31-(UP)-Democratic senator's meeting with Governor Cross this afternoon in effort to map out plan for concerted legislative action were given assurances understood that all major appontve of fees would go to the democrats.
 There also indications that t0days was put the first of a series of such conferences. as
 There was an official statement from Governor Cross after the conference but nocommtta The senators also were close mouthed One member who refused to be quoted however said the governor had assured the meeting he would place party men in all major jobs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
WHIPPINCSFOR
 CRIMINALS ON
 BOSTON COMMON
Captain Evans of United States Navy Suggests That as Good Cure for Them

Boston, Jan. 31 - (UP)--Boston Common, haven of the jobless. would become part of the Massa- chusetts reformatory system under Q plan for crime prevention by Captain Thomas E. Evans. U. s. N.' retired, of Winthrop. Addressing the law society of Massa chusetts last night, Evans suggested that young criminals be taken to Park man bandstQnd on the common and publicly whipped.
 Those on whom whippings had little effect, Evans would send to sea on school ships. The craft would carry cargo to various world ports and the young crin- inals would work ou their terms as seamen,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
CITY OFFICIALS OF MUNCIE, IND.
 ARE INDICTED

Muncic. Ind. Jan 3i-(UPl --MnyOr George K. Dale ana three other officials Of Muncic arc charged with conspiracy to commit n felony in 20 indict' mcnts returned by the DcIa. ware county grand jury, tt was learned to-day.
 Mayor Dale, his two s0ns.in: law, Lester Holloway and Glenn Butts, and Carey Iaugh. cnbaugh were accused in con- ncction with the raising of a defense" fund among mcm- bcrs of the police and fire dc- partmcnts. Holloway Is city controller. Butts is secretary of the fire department and Taughenbaugh IA city attorney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
GAS CONSUMERS IN NEW BRITAIN
 SOLVE PROBLEM
Only Pay for What They Use and Now the Com. pany Feels the Effects

ANew Britain, Conn, Jan. 31 - (UP) Regardless of what the local gas company does about rates. the consumers will see to H that they pay less than in the past, H. T. sloper. company executive. told a city council committee last night.
 "There are some 5000 consumers who now use less than dollars worth of gas month" sloper said. "They are practiclng econ omy in the home and bringing about reduction of expenses al. though there has been no reduction Of rates"
 soper pc.nted out that his com pany has no minimum rate anu charges only for gus actually used He said . rate reduction was ex' frarnely unlikely.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
GROCERY CLERK KILLS SEDUCER
 OF HIS SISTER
He Pleaded Not Guilty
 When He Was Arraign-
 ed in Nallant Court This aiss xs s ..s tsessss atsssrs -A.l ~ 's"-+~sv

Nahant, Mass, Jan 3f..-(UP)-- A 24-year.old grocery clerk was held today after allegdly confess ing that he hammered to death an Indian who betrayed his young sister.
 q just had some trouble with T man. think may have killed him with a hammer" William A.. Hooper quietly informed the desk man at the Metropolitan police sta- ton here last night.
 On the shore barred by the ebbing tide police found the lifeless body of William Lewey, 35. World War veteran, father of four children,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
Francis X. Bushman
 Once Famous Actor
 Suing For Damages
TOM MONEYS NAME FOUND ON
 SCHOOL BOARD

q HolyOlxc, Mass, Jan. 3f - (UP)-While cleaning out the basement of the Elin street school, city workers found q wcll.preserved blackboard.
 On lt were chnlked the names of members of the class of 1897 of the St.. Jerome paPOchial school.
 One name was that of Thomas Mooney, formerly of HoIyokc, the internationally. known prisoner serving a life term in San Quentin prison, California. for alleged parti- clpation in the Preparedness Day bombing in San Francisco tn fOf9.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
GENERAL STRIKE CALLED AGAINST
 FASCIST LEADER
Hitler Govt Is Not Starting Off Very Auspiciously- The Communists and
 Socialists Are Up in
 Arms-Already Trouble Has Begun
BY FREDERICK KUH United Press Stan Corrcspondent) )

Berlin, Jan 3l.-tUP)-Com- munists and socialists called for q general strike to-day against the government of Adolf Hitler. Nazi leader while Hitler began his first day as chancellor by seeking parli- amentary support to guarantee the existence of his regime.
 First strike efforts of the com- munists and socialists combined to form a united front against Hitler were unsuccessful. Dockworkers at Hamburg ignored the demands of agitators. Tram car windows were smashed and shots were fired before the communists were dis persod.
 Hitler received the centrist lead
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
Boston Officers Let The Alleged
 Slayers Go Free
Four Men Sought for the Killing of "King" Solo, mon, the Gangster Racketeer Were in Their Hands, But They Told Good Story and Got Away

Boston, Jan 31-CUP) - Four men sought as the alleged slayers of Charles (King) Solomon were in the hands of police only a few min utes after the Boston racketeer was shot week ago. but were freed after brief questioning, 1t was re- vealed today.
 Soon after tho shooting, at. the Cotton Club in Roxbury, Patrol- men Francis A. Keaney and Henry D. Carmichael espied an automo- bile speeding in the wrong direc- ton on one-way street. They chased the car 0 mile and over- took 1t.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
ITALY WILL
 TALK DEBTS

Rome, Jan 3i.-(UP)---The 1tal- Ian government has accepted the invitation of the United states gov ernment 10 discuss war debts, and has instructed ambassador to Washington Augusta Rosso accord- ingly, 1t was announced officially today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
HOPES FOR PEACE

Washington. Jan 31-U. P)-- Secretary of state Stlmson has ad. dressed a note 10 Pcru expressing the hope thnt country will accept the Brazilian proposal for settltng it's qunrreS with Colombia with out modification so that bloodshod may be avoided" and tho dispute settled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
MANAGEMENT
 OF REMINGTON
 HOME CLEARED
Complete Vindication of Those in Charge of Crip- pied Children Handed Governor in Report

Hartford, Conn. Jan 31.-(UP)- Complete vindication of the admin istration of the Newington Home for Crippled Children. which has been under investigator since De- cember, was announced to-day by Gov Wilbur l.. Cross.
 The investigation was made by Dr c. Charles Burlingame, of the Hartford retreat.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
Markets at a Glance

Stocks hold steady with weakness in utilities and
 strength in rails. Bonds steady to firm; rails in demand. Curb stocks irregular in narrow range. Chicago stocks quiet and mixed. Call money per cent. Foreign exchange lower; Danish kroner weak. Wheat up slightly; corn and oats steady. Cotton holds slghly under previous closing levels. Rubber dips points on lower cables
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
MANUFACTURER IS~DEAD

Bridgeport, Conn, Jan 31.--(UP(---Char!es V. Harrington, 71, vice-president of the Jenkins Valve Co.,, died here today from an attack of in- fuenza He was native of Chicago and former ly was associated with the Crane and Westlng- house companies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
SON OF BARON WEDS

Las Vegas, Nev, Jan 3I.--JUPI-BeIa Luposi 50, noted stage and screen actor, and Lil- Han Arch, 21, Los Angeles, were married today. Lugosi, who starred in "Draculs," "The Devil in the Cheese" and other productions, is the son of Baron Lugosi, and was born in Lugos. Hungary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
STOLE YACHT AND FLED

Havana, Cuba, Jan 31.-lUP)-Thirty prominent residents of the state of Santa Clara, fearing government measures against their safety, seized yacht at the sugar central of San Ramon, on the Santa Clara coast, and fled to the United States, it was learned today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
THREE LOCAL BILLS TO GET
 FIRST ACTION
They Were Presented By Rep John D. Thoms- Sessions of Assembly Were Very Short
BY WILLIAM J. MORIARTY Democrat Staff Man)

State Capitol, Hartford, Conn, Jan 31-(Special to the Democrat) Three bills introduced in the Legislature by Rep John D. Thoms of Waterbury seemed destined to be the first pieces of Waterbury legislation to bo acted upon at this session. They were scheduled for bearing Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock by the committee on claims.
 The bills would reimburse
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
FORMER KAISER NOT TO RETURN

London, Jan 31-(UP)-The former kaiser has made no plans to return to Germany the ed as telling the Evening Standard today in telephonic interview.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
Final News Flashes
DONG MINOT IS FREED

Boston, Jan 3l.-(UP)-Wayland M (Dono) Minot of Cambridge, investment broker and former Harvard athlete, was exonerated in municipal court today of all blame in connection with an automobile accident in which one man was killed and several persons injured January 16
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
JIG. O'MAHONEY NAMED

Washington, Jan 3I-IUPJ M. .. O'Mahoney democratic national committeeman for Wyoming, has been offered the post of first assistant postmaster general under the Roosevelt administration, Senator Kendrick democrat, Wyo, said today
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
SURPRISE WILL HIT EXPERTS ON
 NEXT CABINET
There May Be Two or Three of Selections Right, But There the Dope Rests

BY FREDERICK A. STORM (Unlted Press stan CorrcspOndent)
 Warm Springs. Gu, Jan 3l-- (Up) p)--Surprlses are In store for roliticnl experts who think they know the approximate makeup of the prospective Roosevelt cabinet 1t was reported consistently today in tho face of several published speculative lists.
 President-elect Roosevelt still de. clines to comment on rumors of this or that cabinet appointments
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Jan. 3t--(uP)--The treasury net balance for Jan. 2Sth was $33o,415,0S1.42. W
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
The Weather

Fair and Warmer To- night, Wednesday Cloudy Complete Weather Report Page g.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-08-08
COLORED GIRLS
HELD FOR COURT

Rosalie Rountree, colored, was
arraigned in the court of Peace
Justice Frank o. Roberts this
morning on a charge of violation
of Article 10. Section 1855, gen.
eral laws of Florida.
The accused pleaded guilty to a
charge of vagrancy and was held
for trial at the next term of Grim
inal court under bond of $50.
Victoria Lloyd, colored, was Civ.
en- preliminary examination or
the same charge and pleaded gull.
ty. The same disposition was made
as in the Rountree case.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-08-08

Miss Jennie Weintraub, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Berman Weln-
traub, who reside at the corner
Of Elizabeth and Angela streets,
became the bride of Isadore APP
pelrouth at a pretty ceremony
this morning at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Rubin Appel on Duval
street. The wedding ceremony
was read by Rabbi B. D. Mendell
of Miami, who came here es-
pecially for the. occasion.
The newly married couple are
widely known throughout the city
and the announcement of their
marriage will be of interest to
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-08-08
:: SOCIETY =:
Dramatic Club Will Stage
PlayHere Night

"For Love of Anne" a three
act comedy, will present st.
Mary's Dramatic Club in its first
public appearance tomorrow night
at Palace Theater, beginning at 3
o'clock. In addition to the drama
there will be special numbers.
The following is the cast and
the characters they will represent:
Anne Bellingham-Miss Rosinda
Piodela.
Edward Bellingham - Vincent
McDermott.
Willis Nugent-L. P. Altman,
Jr.
Aunt Mary Ewan-Mrs. Henry
Russell.
Mr.. WiIloughby, Sr.-John Es-
perdy.
Mr.. Willoughby, Jr.-Lance Les
ter, Jr.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-08-08

Mrs. Willoughby. Jr. - Miss
Marguerite Lacedonia.
DR.. Clayton-James S. Moore.
Yetta, maid in the Bellingham
home-Miss Mary Whalton.
Scene /
Interior of living room of Bel
bingham home.
Scene II
Mr.. Bellingham's dressing room.
Scene III
Same as scene I.
Special numbers will be by John
Esperdy. Louis Dion, Yolanda
Mendoza.
Vocal selections by Mrs. Russell
Warner accompanied by Mrs. John
Roberts.
st. Joseph's school orchestra
will play during the entertainment.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-08-08
Weintraub- Appelrouth
NuptiaLs This Morning

many. The ceremony was wit
messed by members of the i'm,
mediate family and few intimate
friends. t.'a
Immediately after the ceremony,
the young couple left over the
highway in their car for a we'd
ding trip to the Century of Pro
gress Exposition in Chicago.
After visiting the fair, Mr.. and
Mrs. Appelrouth will go to New
York where Mr.. Appelrouth will
do the fall buying for the Store
of Fashion. He will also visit
other eastern markets.
The newlyweds are expected to
be away for about five weeks.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-08-08
Entertainment
For Officers

The members of the Key West
Country Club have arranged to
entertain Colonel NJ. r. Woodward
and the other officers of the Ma
tional Guard at dance to be Civ
en- at the club house on Friday
night, August IL, beginning at
9:30 o'clock.
All members are urged to be in
attendance and to invite guests as
usual.
Arrangements have been made
to have Caesar La Monaca's or
chestra furnish music for the oc-
casion.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-08-08
LEGION CARNIVAL
OPENSLAST NIGHT

The American Legion Carnival
which opened last night at the Lee
gion grounds at United and Duval
streets was great success, accord
ing to those in charge of the af-
fair.
The carnival will continue every
night this week with taxi dance
in the Legion hall.
There is plenty of entertainment
for all who attend and good music
for those who prefer dancing.