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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17
Europe Believes
 Action Is Needed
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1885 when world naval confer ence would be held, abolition of military and naval aviation, and permission to Germany to double her armed forces to 100000 men.
 Officially the delegates com mented plt,santly on the boldness of the British statesman's approach and the earnestness of his plea, but withheld more definite opinions ur- til "the further detailed study re- quired by so large project"
 Unofficially dissatisfactions with the plan were voiced. With the Hitlerites in aggressive mood, few Frenchmen or members of the lit- Q project for doubling the German forces. Unofficially, likewise, there was disgruntled comment on limi- tation of fair forces, which have been built to substantial heights by continental powers. Some dele gates pointed out that England, secure in the possession of the worlds greatest navy, would gain rather than lose from a naval holiday. Observers said the Brit ish statesman, although offering projects manifestly reducing the arms burden, had failed to afford the specific guarantees against ag- gression that France desired. had given no promise of security on the continent in exchange for the concessions all powers were asked to make.
 Chancellories of Europe will study the proposals in detail over the weekend, seeking bargaining points and bases for further dis cussiOn. With Sir John simon, British foreign secretary. MacDon- aid himself Is leaving for Rome. to confer directly with Premier Mussolini, key figure in the pres ent European scene, since his own government can determine the bal ace of power between the now Fascist German state, backed by weakened central European pow CTS. and the little entente group which looks to France for guid- ance.
 There has as yet been no fur ther confirmation of a reported meeting between Macdonald and Chancellor Hitler of Germany, which many believe will take place after MacDonald's meeting with Mussolini. It is considered possi- ble, however, that Macdonald may confer again with President Dala- dier of France, with whom he talked lepgthily before coming to Geneva.
 The disarmament conference had adjourned until March 22.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17
ELKS TO OBSERVE ST PATRICK,S DAY
Annual Celebration To- night Bigger and Better
 Than Ever Before
HALL DECORATED

4e Members of the Waterbury *Lpdge of Elks are all set for the
 annual St Patrick's night celebra- stiop to be staged at the lodge .rooms this evening. About 75 cou- <ples have made reservations for ~attendance but it Is believed that that number will be doubled when the festivities begin.
 Ice piPietro and his Country Club orchestra will play a special .program of Irish airs from until .@2 o'clock in the morning. At mid snight a broiled chicken dinner will be served under the direction of Jim Courtney.
 Gene Oviatt, chairman of the @committee in charge of arrange rments to-day announced that the hall has been appropriately deco rated in green streamers and ban sners and that the tables have been sset of with green-shaded lights. xOthcr members of the committee are Frank Leary. Ben LaVallee. Frank Mellon, Thomas Collins and Games Calvin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17
JAMES ". GERARD MAY BE NAMED
 AS DIPLOMAT
Old Ambassador to Ger- many May GO to Bel- gium-Senate Confirms Other Appointments

Washington, March IT. (U.P.) James w. Gerard, who was ambas- sador to Germany for four years preceding the United States en- trance into the World War, was re- ported to-day to be a prospective appointee to a diplomatic post un- der the Roosevelt administration. Friends of MT Roosevelt believed he might ask Gerard to become ambassador to Belgium.
 The senate last evening confired four diplomatic appointments: Jesse I. Straus, New York mer- chant, as ambassador to France; Josephus Daniel, North Carolina, ambassador to Mexico; Paul Kna- benshue, Ohio, minister to Iraq; and Norman Armour, New Jersey, minister to Haiti.
 Nomination of John H. Holiday of Missouri as vice-governor of the Philippine Islands also was con- firmed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17
Drinkers Of Beer
 Are In Happy Mood
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other amendments must be passed upon.
 House Majority Leader Byrns said the house probably would balk at reduction, although 1t in- wolves only 15-100s of one per cent. He said the question would be decided at a conference of leaders. It is believed senate lead CTS would not be displeased if the house refusd to accept the amend ments and sent the bill to confer. ence to be restored to it's original form.
 The Volstead act modification cannot reach President Roosevelt before Monday as the senate has recessed until then. The bill will become law 15 days after sigma ture. The earliest date of legal sale of the beverages would be April 4.
 The slight reduction of alcoholic content was voted by the senate after many democrats had pro- tested against the limit fixed by the house.
 With an eye to possible trouble at home, senators desired such protection as they might obtain from last sessions Judiciary com mittee decision that 3.O5 per cent beverages were not intoxicating.
 Brewers representatives here said there would be no appreciable difference in the quality of 3.O2 and 3.05 per cent beer. Dry leaders declared one was as bad as the other from their point of view.
 The senate widened the bill to include wine and fruit Juices as well as beer. There are indications that the house decision on this point will depend on desires of the Pacific coast and Ohio delegations representing large grape and ap- pie districts. They may seek to elimi ate the provision and press later for a separate bill to legalize 1O per cent wines.
 An amendment by Senator Bor- ah, republican, Idaho, forbidding sale or gift of the legalized bev. erages to persons under 16 years or age was expected to meet little opposition in the house.
 The final vote showed far less than the two to one margin expect- ed by Democratic Leader Robinson On the division, 31 democrats and IF republicans favored modified ton, while 13 democrats and 17 republicans voted against it
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17
No Evidence of Reckless Driving Joseph Giannetti Received a Nolle in Bristol
 Yesterday

Joseph Giannetti of this city, who was charged with reckless driving by the Bristol police, re- ceived 'nolle yesterday without costs. Gianetti driving a truck in Bristol on March. 1st collided with Mandus Carlson of Edgewood avenue, Bristol. The latter was riding a bicycle at the time of the of a fractured skull.
 The police investigation failed to show any recklessness on the part of Giannetti. He was exon erated by the coroner and yester- day discharged by the police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17
PORTLAND MAN .. BADLY TREATED
Visited Boston and Met With Attack From
 Four Thugs

Boston, March 1T - (UP) - Manus Brady, 24, of 279 Concord street, Portland, Me, a fisherman. was taken to City hospital here to. day after being attacked by four men and robbed of $100 on Sara toga street, East Boston.
 Brady, who had been visiting friends in East Boston, was forced into an automobile by his assall- ants, taken to a point near South Station, and tossed onto railroad tracks in a freight yard, where he was found by police. At the hos pital he was treated for contus- ions and abrasions of the head and body.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17

pending a thorough examination. Norman H. Davis. who sails for Geneva next week, will be prepared by the time he reaches Europe to express American raction.
 Certain sections of the proposal. ]. those calling for a reduction of heavy mobile guns and tanks and the abolition of poison gas, for in- stance, as satisfactory to the United States.
 Nor, it is indicated, would this great government object to joining in a new naval conference inc 1885, as proposed by the British. How ever, the aviation clauses in the plan are not so acceptable. They provide for limitation of air fleets to 500 planes. The American air force, including both army and navy, has nearly 5000 modern ships.
 President Roosevelt, with the strain of the banking crisis situa- tion lifting, has begun to devote more time to international ques- ticns. Yesterday he conferred with the British, French and German ambassadors after a summary ot the British disarmament plan had reached the White House.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17
Mayor Frank Hayes
 Was In Hartford
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Distribution of funds would be ' through a commissioner or body ' named by the state for this pur- : pose. At the present time no city ' can issue bonds in excess of per 7 cent of it's grand list. Most cities
 are bonded right up to the limit ! hence the movement to legalize
 further issues by removing the lim- ! itation temporarily.
 It IS understood that if the idea sis approved by the finance commit ftee and by the mayors and select
 men of the state an effort will be made to eliminate the state juris- . dietipn over distribution of funds < realized by bond sales. Local con- s.rcl of the same is desired.
 Three bills, opposed at hearing < ebefbre the finance committee yes- -terday afternoon by Controller z Daniel ]. Leary, Emil Mascol0, At { xtorney Herman ]! Wiesman and A. .R. Nastri. all of Waterbury. were Rrejected by the house and senate stoday. All three provided for taxes lon cigarettes, tobacco, soft drinks, land luxuries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17
JAPAN SAYS SHE
 WILL FIGHT FOR
 PEACE OF WORLD
Withdrawal From League of Nations Will Not Pre-
 vent Her Taking Part in
 Disarmament
By MILES W. VAUGHN United Press Stan COrfespOndentl

Tokio, March IF. - (UP)- Japan's interest fin world peace will in no wise be lessened by her with drawal from the league of nations, Foreign Minister Yasuya Uchida told a special committee of the privy council today.
 Uchida pledged Tokio's contin- ued participation in the Geneva disarmament conference and other peaceful enterprises, supported by the league.
 The foreign minister was meet ing with the special committee to explain the governments contem- plated resignation from the league because of the dispute over the Manchurian situation.
 | The committee again will meet Saturday morning, prpearatory to submitting a final report of the resignation vote to the council. Assurance that the Kwantung army has no intention of disturb ing North China interests by an ex- tensive martial campaign was given the diet today by War Min ister Sadao Araki.
 Answering interpellations of members, Araki said Japanese military leaders were seeking to localize fighting in the vicinity of the great wall in anticipation of a recession of Chinese activtes. Ths recession will come as soon as China realizes Japan has no inten- tions of invading that country, the war minister declared.
 He assured the diet that the Japanese high command could be trusted to handle the situation automatically without embarrass- the great powers.
 Tokio, March 17.-(UP)-Jap- anese bombing planes swooped down on Chinese positions along the Luan river south of Hsifeng- kow today, dropping their mis- siles of death, dispatches to the newspaper Asahi said.
 Planes following close behind dropped printed leaflets, urging the Chinese to withdraw.
 Changchun, Manchuria, March 17.-(UP)-A band of Chinese guerillas wrecked a crowded Sup ingkai-Taonan railway train near Liaoyuan today, killing eight Jap anese and 40 Manchurians.
 One hundred passengers were in- jured seriously.
 The guerillas smashed the wreck age and committed other acts of sabotage before dispersing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17
REEVES STATEMENT RAD|ATES OPTIMISM
Reveals Soundness Of Merchants Trust
 Receivership
Answer to PeasIey's Query To-day on Attached De- posit Produces Optimism Among Waterburians Having Money in Closed Institution

He wondered whether he should file m execution of the judgment against the deposit. Attorney Reeves said he had no objection to the filing of the execution and that MT Smith would recover hts judg- ment.
 Judge Frederick M. Peasley. pre- siding, smilingly said, Part of t''
 Attorney Reeves answered. TAI of It,"
 It would indicate from that re- mark that other depositprs are In the same picture inasmuch as At torney Smiths attached deposit. Is concerned the same as any other deposit and amounts will be paid from 1t when dividends are declar- ed to other depositoFs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17
Civil Cases in i Short Calendar
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chants Trust Company, Attorney Francis T. Reeves.
 Attorney John F. McDonough. appearing in court today, stated It was impossible to comply with the order in such a short time and asked for a two weeks further continuance. No objections were entered by Attorney Reeves and the motion was granted. Attorney McDonough said he would have to go into the records of both insti- tutions and get copies of the votes of the boards of directors of both houses.
 Briefs were filed in the case of Charles s. O'Connor against Frank P. McEvoy and others. The ac- tion is based on boundary disputes on the property on Robbins street. Judge PeasIey denied the defend- ants motion for a more specific statement in the civil action Of Lillian Wagner against O. M. Havi- can. A three months continuance was granted in the case of the Waterbury Savings Bank against Heris. etc. of William Perkins and others. Attorney Arthur B. O'Keefe was appointed guardian ad litem in the case of Robert Strachan against Leon Schoenfleld.
 The receiver for the Charles A. Templeton Company was granted four months further to continue the business. Judge Peasley said an examination of the report Of the receiver warrants the business's continuance. A bond was ordered filed within a week in the case of F. Capolupo against Dr A. c. Wills.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17

Following unfavoTable reports Of the judiciary committee on series of bills amending the compensation laws heard yesterday afternoon the house and senate rejected them to- day. Ex-Mayors Thoms and Reeves of Waterbury, as we'll as Compensation Commissioner Will Hams opposed them at the hearing One would increase from one-half to two-thirds the pay allowed weekly for disability. Another rais- ed the minimum wage during com pensation from $5 to 80. A third provided that a man might have his own doctor instead of the con- pany's.
 The house today passed a bill amending the charter of the Wa tertown fire district allowing tax payers to appeal sewer assessments to the Litchfield superior court.
 Senator Joseph H. L.awlor, of Waterbury was host today to the democratic members of the senate, as we'll as it's officers, in his bi- ennial St Patrick's Day party at the Hotel Garde.
 Green was the predominant color in the legislature today. In the senate Senator Raymond ]. Devltn of New Haven was seated as presi- dent pro tenn during the duration of the session. He was the recipient of many congratulations on his nomination for judge of the New Haven city court made and approv- ed by the senate yesterday. Sena- otr John Blackall of Hartford. former Waterburian, gave one of several speeches on St Patrick's day.
 Senator Bradley, Ansonia florist, distributed green carnations to members of the senate, as well as the newspaper correspondents and senate attendants.
 The Judiciary committee. was scheduled to hold a hearing this afternoon on a bill introduced by Rep John D. Thoms of Waterbury amending the naturalization laws.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17

Deposltors of the Merchants Trust Company might take an op- fimistin outlook from statements made by Attorney Francis T. Reeves, counsel for the receiver kor the closed bank, during the hearing of several motions in the case in the superior court this morning.
 It was during a hearing of the claims ruling recently submitted by State Referee Isaac Wolfe that the statement was made. Attorney !. Joseph Smith had stated a case wherein the company he represent ed recovered a judgment against defendant who had deposit in the Merchants Trust Company and that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17
GOLDEN WEDDING
 ANNIVERSARY AT NEWTOWN

MT and Mrs Frank Warner and Mir and Mrs Gilbert of Thomastoq were among the guests at the golden wedding anniversary ceie- hration of MT and Mrs Edward s. Lowell of Newtown yesterday. The celebration of the golden wedding anniversary. which occurred last owing to illness in the family. MT and Mrs Lowell were recipients of many valuable gifts from the scores of relatives, neighbors and friends who attended their goiden ob- servance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17
BY LYLE 0. WILSON

(UNlNsfl fEcSS 6tdAl OOTrNSpOuuCAIe
 Washington, March IT = (UP) - House leaders agreed today to fight to restore the 3.2 per cent alcohol content to the beer-wine bill.
 The senate reduced the content to 3.05 per cent, which is unsatis- factory to sponsors of the original house bill. Leaders in the house arranged to send the bill to con- ference in an effort to get the per- centage back to the s.z figure.
 In addition, the measure as passed last night by the senate would prohibit sale of the bever- ages to minors. It was believed an attempt would be made to elim- mate this section in the comprom- ise conference, as many house members consider that it throws doubt upon the constitutionality of the bill.
 They point out that the measure legalizes beer as "non-intoxicating" and to prohibit it's sale to certain classes would be damaging evi- dence before any court passing on the constiutionality of the bill.
 They point out that the measure legalizes beer as notwithstanding" and to prohibit it's sale to certain classes would be damaging evi- dence before any court passing on the constitutionality of the bill.
 Both Majority Leader Byrns and Chairman Doughton of the Ways and Means committee, which handled the original passage through the house. Joined in state ments that a conference would be necessary.
 Beer, wine and fruit juices of moderate alcoholic content were emerging today from the shadow of outlawry, with only few legis- lative details to be worked out be- fore thirsty customers may buy.
 The senate voted 43 to 30 last night to legalize 3.05 per cent bev- erages. The house earlier in the week approved a 3.2 per cent beer bill.
 Discussion today shifted back tc the house, where the senate's slight reduction in alcoholic content and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17
OVER MILLION GONE

New York. March 17--(UPl- The federal grand jury investiga- lar % withdrawals' siS 'attrav attributed M to 5o- seph w. Hartman, who resigned yesterday as chairman of it's board of directors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17
WAS ON VISIT

Worcester. Mass, March 17- (UP)-Basii Francis, IS, member of the 1882 Olympic swimming team who was reported missins last night from Worcester acad- emy, arrived at his home in Prov idence, R.. l., to-day. according to word received here. It was un- derstoodl he had been visiting friends.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17
DISTRICT OF WATERBURY. ss.
 Probate Court, March 16th, A. D.

f | - 2 ESTATE OF Henry M. Begnal, late of Waterbury, in said District, deceased. Upon the application of Sarah Begnal, praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estateas per application oRDERED. That said application be heard and determined at the Probate office in Waterbury, In said District, on the goth day of March A. D 1933 at 10:S0 o'clock in the forenoon tStandard timsl pendency of said application, and the time and place of hearing there on, by publishing the same one time in some newspaper having .circu- lation in said District, on or before the 1Tth day of March A2S.
 Attest:
 Asst. Clerk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17
OHIO RIVER HIGH

Marietta, O.. March 17-tuF)- The Ohio river churned across its base along the Ohio-West Virginia border to-day, sending country folk to high ground and flooding business and residence streets of Wheeling, w. Va, Marietta and Pomeroy, O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17
State Troopers
 Arrest Local Man
Taken Into Custody at Beacon Falls This
 Morning

State troopers were responsible for the arrest today of Vincenzo DeLeo, 3e, of 210 East Main street, this city, on the charge of illegal transportation of liquor. He was stopped near Beacon Falls by the state cops. A search of his car re- vealed the presence of seven 5-gal- Ion cans of alcohol. Car. hooch and DeLeo were taken to the state police barracks to await a formal hearing as to their disposition.
 DeLeo was apparently transport ing orders from a local supply sta- tion. The still seized by the police on Walnut street extension last Wednesday noon Is apparently sur vived by one or two competitors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17
U. s. STUDIES PLAN

Washington, March 17.-(UP)- The Roosevelt administration to-
 day was making careful study of the British disarmament plan pro- posed at Geneva by Prime Minister
 Macdonald. but 1t appeared that the project would not be wholly acc
 ceptable. The state department has made no official statement on the plan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17
CONTRIBUTIONS
 TO THE MILK FUND

The following contributions to the school milk fund have been re- ceived at the office of the health department: Disabled American Veterans, Waterbury chapter. $10; Naugatuck Bridge Club, $8; Carrie B. Lewis, $2. The total of the fund is $2,S77.75.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17
De Valera Sends
 His Greetings
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in the past have given Ireland ef- fective and generous aid.
 Ieamian Lion 'teachtaireacht soibhinn athais" I gcoir la Fheile padraig do chur cuig gaedhil ma stat naontuighthe. Nj Gadh dhom a radh leo go mbeimtd-ne neirinn az cuimbeamh ortha an la san agus az guidhe go gouiridh dia an rath ortha fein agus ar dtir.
 (Note: The translation of these gaelic sentences is: 'It gives me great pleasure on behalf of my fell low gaels to send a message to our Irish friends in the United States on the feast of St Patrick. My chief desire is to assure them on this day that we pray that Gods blessing may be with their coun- try.")
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17
TO STOP DELAY

Albany, N. Y.. March 17-(UP)
 -The legislature acted to-day to prevent q threatened delay in preparation for immediate sale of beer in New York state by chang. ing the date for a hearing on all beer bills from March 2S to March
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17

The wine authorities were agreed there was no cause for enthusiasm Louis Henri Frederic Mouquin grandson of old Henri Mouquin who began selling wine in America before the Civil War and sold Il right up to prohibition, shrugged shoulders that were sad indeed However, he planned to make the most of the situation and will man. ufacture "wine punches" by the simple process of diluting good, full bodied wines with seltzer wa ter and carbonic acid gas.
 Raymond Orteig, proprietor of one of New York's oldest hotels, a gathering place for the wine lovers of the past, said that only the sparkling wines could be kept within the limit. He thought, how ever, that 1t was "a step in the right direction"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17

A birds nest h . ventilator is of Alfred Davis, Of Slough. Eng land, who was found dead in the bathroom of his home recently.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17
HILL STREET STORE
 ENTERED DURING NIGHT

An A & P store at 260 Hill street was broken into during the night and a supply of candy and cig- arettes taken.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17

Because the West Riding Council did not rent the parish hall for a school this year as usual, Barnby Dun, England, has levied taxes for the first time in 40 years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17

Miss Margaret Balmer, who died recently in Trough. England, aged 94, assisted last summer with the haymaking on her large farm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17

The Judiciary committee. was scheduled to hold 8 hearing this afternoon on a bill introduced by Rep John D. Thoms of Waterbury amending the naturalization laws.