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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23
Domenic Mecca
 Class Musician
Selected at Arbor and Bird Day Exercises at Hamilton
 Park To-day

Domenic Mecca of 45 Oak street this morning was elected class mu- sician at Crosby high school at a special assembly of the seniors in the school auditorium, precedinng their annual trip to Hamilton park for arbor and bird day exercises.
 Mecca has been mem- Der of the school orchestra for four years and in the recent annual concert of combined high school orchestras was one of the featured soloists. He also appeared in many of the city's leading anna teur minstrel shows as an accor- dionist. He prepared for Crosby at Slocum grammar school.
 was presented with pink and white carnations preceding their march to Hamilton park. At the park the program opened with President James Lawlor reading the gover- nor's proclamation. Warren Coe followed with the tree oration af- ter which Elizabeth Mallette re- cited a poem. The program closed with the entire class singing For Crosby High We sing"
 The committee in charge of the exercises were Elvira Patierno, class valedictorian, chairman; Mar garet Freney. Georgia Bennett, AL win Coolidge, Thomas Fitzmaurice, Thomas Truelove. Elizabeth Dwyer, Jeanne Northrop and Morton Greenblatt,
 The senior class will present Barry's play entitled Quality Street" next month under the di- rection of Miss Marie Macdonell. elocution teacher in the high
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23
By LYLE c. WILSON ited Press Stan Correspondent

United Press Stan correspondent
 Washington, May 23-(UP)- The mighty house of Morgan. represented by J. P. Morgan him. self and eleven of his partners, faced senate inquistors today as the banking committee opened it's investigation of the methods of the worlds greatest private banking house.
 Morgan and four of his part ners motored here from New York late yesterday, and the rest of the subpoenaed associates were expect ed to be on hand before Ferdin. and Pecora, committee counsel, got around to calling them.
 Morgan himself, most~ retiring of financiers, was scheduled to be the first witness.
 "We'll be on the firing line At 10 8. rn., Pecora promised in re- sponse to rumors that the investt- gation would be called of, or at least delayed.
 Railroads, power companies and prominent citizens some, 1t was reported, high in official life will figure in the story Pecora hopes to unfold at the business operations of the Morgan interests. Morgan detests personal publicity and has always sought to keep himself and his business free of public observation.
 For weeks Pecora has had in- vestigators in Morgan's gray stone
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23
FUNERALS

The funeral of William Roplis was held this afternoon at 2:3O o'clock from the Colasanto Funer- al home, 932 Bank street. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
 Funeral services for Richard Dumschott were held in the home, 172 South Leonard street, yester- day afternoon, Rev Martin J. Lor- eng officiating. The bearers were Joseph Ynzel, lizzie Thomasitis, Joseph Delaney, Peter and An thony B. Damgrauskas and Rich- ard Croft. Burial was in the fam fly plot in the new Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs Catherine Coleman O'Brien was largely at- tended this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Bergin funeral home. 290 East Main street to the Immaculate Conception church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock. A spe- cial musical program was rendered under the direction of Professor Frederick Harmon with Mrs Marie Bauby Buckley as soloist. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with committaI services by Rev Dr John Loughran. The honorary pallbear- CTS were: Thomas A. Shanahan. Tax Collector William A. Ennis. James Bolan, Charles J. Keeley. M. J. McEvoy and William Freeman. Many. city officials including Mayor Frank Hayes and Finance Comniis. sioner Charles Jackson attended the funeral.
 The funsraI of Mrs Katherine Mitchell was held this morning al si30 o'clock from the home Of her daughter, Mrs Albert Fllippone of Colonial street, oakviile to St Mary's Magdelin's church where . solemn mass Of requiem was eele- bFated by Rev Leo Finn. Burial was In Calvary cemetery with eems initial services by Father Finn. The paiIhsaFsfs utsFsi Frank LAeelia, Louis BeGosmO, Patsy chieeetii, James MaFehltslII, Michael ifiGeIs- ton and Sol tfsedmsHs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23

Waterbury's Mutual Aid Unem- ployment Fund was given a big boost today when Edward M, Cookson, president of the Neigh borhood Grocers' association of tho city announced that the grocers of the city belonging to his or- ganization will contribute 100 per cent to the fund for the next year. or until such time as the Mutual Aid committee is able to cancel pledges.
 Mir Cookson's organization known as the Buy Right-Sell Right asso- citation is comprised of 30 neigh borhood grocers throughout the city and the income from their pledges will amount to a consider able sum.
 Charles J. Allen, director of the pledge drive was much pleased with the announcement from MT Cookson that his organization. which has been loyal to the Mutual Aid fund from it's inception will continue to lend it's valuable SUD- port.
 Other pledges are continuing to come in to Mir. Allen and the drive while not proceeding as swiftly as he would like to see it is decidedly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23

Detroit.
 WATSON-Mrs Charlotte L. Wat son. 61, widow of William J. Wat son, died yesterday morning at the homo of her daughter, Mrs Garold B. Cole, in East Hartford.
 She was a lifelong resident Of Waterbury and a member of Trim ity Episcopal church. She Is survi- we'd by one son, Frederick A. Wat son of Long Island. Mrs Cole and seven grandchildren. The body was removed to the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, where friends may call this afternoon and evening. Funeral services will be held at Trinity church tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment will be in Riverside ceemtery.
 GRAY-Mrs Martha J. Gray, 72 years of age, died at the city hospi- tai yesterday after an illness of few months. Mrs Gray had no near relatives, but she had many friends here.
 The body was taken to the A. J. Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue, where services will be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. Rev Dr John N. Lewis will offici- ate. Burial will be private. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23
JAPANESE MAKE
 CHARGES ABOUT
 ALLEGED SPIES
Third Secretary of British Embassy and Wife Ac- cused of Taking Pic- lures in Naval Zone

Tokio, May 23 - (UP) = Sem sational charges that Eric Grove, third secretary of the British em-- bassy, and his wife, Virginia, had made four photographic expedi- tions into forbidden areas of the Yokosuka fortified naval zone were featured by Japanes news papers tonight. The press re- ported the couple had been stopped repeatedly by police officials who now are contemplating an appeal to the foreign office.
 The newspaper Jiji Shimpo char acterized the reputed motor trips as "the activities of spies" It said the Groves were four times de- tected in the act of taking pictures in the prohibited area. Mrs Grove is the daughter of Rudolf Boiling Teusler, a relative of Mrs Wood. row Wilson. He is head of St Luke's hospital here. whose con. struction was financed by funds Teusler raised in the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23
OBITUARY

FLOOD-Mrs Mary Prior Flood.
 sister of Mrs Nellie Hurley Of this city, died Saturday at her home in New Britain after a brief illness.
 She was born in Ireland and first took up residence in this country in Plainville. :. Besides her sister she is survived
 by four daughters, Mrs Susan Price and the Misses Anne Cath crime and Mollie Flood; Q son
 James Flood, all of New Britain: and a brother, Thomas Prior of
 New Britain.
 The funeral was held this morn ing at S:30 o'clock in New Britain to St. Mary's church at o'clock. Interment was in St. Mary's ceme- tery, New Britain.
 FLINT-Charles Edward Flint,
 age 65 years, formerly of this city,
 died at his home in Detroit on Sun day. He was born in Chatham, N. r., but came to Waterbury when young man. He resided here for many years having been employed as yardmaster at the local yards of the old New England Railroad. MT Flint left to take up his residence in Rome, N. r., after which he set tied in Detroit where he was em- ployed by the Detroit Copper com pany.
 He is survived by one sister. Mrs
 Francis Flint Hurlburt of Bantam, Conn, and one niece Miss Dorothy Simpson of Los Angeles. The funeral will be held from the Stewart Funeral Home, 219 West Main street, time and other arrangements to be announced la ter. Burial will be in Center cem-
 etery, Torrington.
 LEVY-Miss Bertha Levy, aged 16 years, daughter of Mir and Mrs I Levy of High street, Thomaston,
 died yesterday afternoon at her home by her parents and three
 sisters, Mrs Lillie Hornbein, Miss
 Belle and Miss Rose Levy, all of Thomaston.
 Funeral services were held in the home this morning at Il bury Hebrew Benefit society ceme- tery, Waterbury.
 -WOIQ udS Uccu IC- ceived here of the sudden death in Detroit. Mich, on the 10th, of Will
 liam A. Painter. age 65 years. He was born in Waterbury, March 29. 1868, the only son of the late Thomas F. and Mary (Towle)
 Painter, and spent his youth in this
 city, later going to Detroit where he made his home. A sister, the
 late Mrs Emil Beerbaum. died some years ago. Besides his wife.
 Mrs Jessie B. Painter. he is sur
 vived by two nieces. Mrs Vernon B. Sisson of Philadelphia, Penn,
 and Mrs Leland E. Tufts of this
 city.
 Funeral services were held from
 his home in Detroit. the 18th with burial in Acacia park cemetery,
 services at the grave being con. ducted by Detroit commandery, No 1, of which he was . member. He was sa a2d degree Mason and q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23
Great Money House Of Morgan Facing
 Probe Of. Publicity
ners Must Answer Questions Put to Them By Attorney Pecora of the Senate Committee

headquarters at Wall and Broad streets, New York. An offshoot of the inquiry reached into the Bureau of Internal Revenue. Income tax data on the Morgan partners may be developed today. Trunks of data and records gathered by Pe- cora and his aides are carefully guarded by federal agents.
 Called with the morgan partners are o. F. and M. J. Vansweringen, the Cleveland, O., brothers who dreamed of 8 tremendous railroad consolidation and found financial support at Morgan's bank.
 "I shall go into the Allegheny Corporation" Pecora said today. Ut is the top holding company of the vanSwerigen system. It is a holding company superimposed on a structure of operating com- panies, other holding companies and investment companies. It con- trols the Chesapeake and Ohio, the Erie, the Missouri Pacific. the Nickel Plate and others"
 Investigators are interested in the methods by which this super structure was created and its ob- legations distributed to the public. Similar to it is the United corpora ton, Morgan sponsored holding company superimposed upon the power industry. which opens an- other field of investigation.
 Trial of Charles B. Mitchell, former head of the National City Bank, on charges of income tax lodging revealed he had obtained a huge loan from Morgans. Other bank presidents and officials are believed likewise to have sought personal favors from the powerful partners. Pecora will undertake to discover their names and the a. mounts of the loans.
 The investigators seek informa- tion regarding profits gained by Morgan & Company, in investment banking and in the field of com mercial banking, in which it also engages. Legislation Is pending in congress to compel private bank CTS such as the Morgan house to ness, which in its case consists of acceptance of demand deposits and other funds of great corporations for many of which they under write securities.
 Pecora supports this and the further proposal to compel com mercial banks to abandon invest ments banking through their own securities affiliates.
 Subpoenaed with Morgan are: Thomas w. Lomont, T. s. Lamont, George Whitney, William Ewing, Russell Leffiingwell, s. Parker Gill bert, Francis D. Barlow, Junius s. Morgan, George H. Howard, Arthur M. Anderson, Charles Steele.
 Leonard Reyes, office manager of the Morgan partnership, and John P. Murphy, secretary of sev- eral Van Sweringen companies, al- so have been summoned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23

schools. The members of the third and fourth acts met in the assem- bly, hall at 1880 o'clock this after noon while the entire cast will re- hearse tomorrow. morning at 9:30 o'clock.
 Art club members will go on a sketching trip this afternoon un- der the supervision of Miss Edith Patten.
 Debating and Occupation club members had their pictures taken in groups this afternoon at Gaul- tieri's studio at o'clock.
 The Rifle club will meet this af- ternoon at o'clock at the state armory on Field street.
 Public schools will be closed to- morrow to enable the youngsters to take in the Downie Brothers circus at the American Brass Co grounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23
Hitler Reviewed
 German Fleet as
 Delegates Talked

Kiel, Germany. May 2s-(UP) - While the disarmament commission met at Geneva, to discuss the United States proposals, Adolf Hitler, Naxi chancellor of Germany, stood on the bridge of the cruiser Leipsic and reviewed the German fleet. The review completed a two day series of maneuvers. With Hitler were Hermann Goering, who fie wto Rome to negotiate the Mus solini 10-year peace treaty Franz von Papen, vice chancellor Dr. Goebbels, minister of propaganda, and Baron Werner von Blomberg, defense minister.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23
Labor Bill Is
 RecOmmitted
(continued from Page 1.)

(Continued from Page 1.) after 10 p. m. and also 1-2 days is necessary. It is believed that a number of Waterbury women work CTS would also be affected by the bill.
 On motion of Representative Me- Dermott it was recommended to the committee on labor for further hearings.
 The senate to-day rejected an unfavorable report of the labor committe on the 8-hour work day. It was tabled for printing in the calendar.
 The house to-day passed the bill which denies to all justices of the peace the right to sign civil writs.
 To-day before the committee on forfeited rights the petition re- storing rights to Gerald F. Wheel CT of Waterbury was scheduled to be heard. The bill was raised in committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23
HAVANA STILL
 BATTLING WITH
 RIOTOUS CROWD
Rebel Leader of One Con- tingent Killed By the Patrol - Bombs Used in Other Sections

Havana, May 23-(UP)-A gov ernment troop patrol, clashing with rebels near Joturo, killed the insurrectionist leader, Porfiro Cues ta, Guantanamo dispatch said today. Other casualties were re- ported.
 Havana continued to receive ex- plosive evidence of the warfare in the provinces. A policeman and a boy were injured last night by a bomb in front of the Palais Royale jewelry shop. at the corner of Ob- ispo and Compostela streets in the center of the city. A group of 38 political prisoners has been sent to the Isle of Pines from the prin- sipe, a fortress 1ail,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23

States. The government feels tbat
 Mir Roosevelt's action Is of the highest importance to the world and is calculated to further the aim his majesty's government have striven to seure, namely, the hold ing of two world conferences"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23
Great Britain
 Replies to the
 Roosevelt Appeal

London, May 2s--CUP)-Great Britain replied cordially to Presi- dent Roosevelt's appeal to the world for military and economic peace. The reply. delayed week for consultations with the domin- ions, said in part:
 'tHis majesty's government read with much appreciation the mes, sage of the president of the United
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23
WINNING STUDENT

New York, May 23 - (UP) = Sidney H. Levy, 17-year-old Buff falo, N. r.. high school student. was announced today as the winner of the seventh annual national competitive examination for secon- dary schools on the League of Ma tions. Grosvenor w. Bissell, of Buffalo, won second prize.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23
MRS OWEN IS.
 IN COPENHAGEN

Copenhagen, Denmark, May 23 (UP) Mrs Ruth Bryan Owen arrived today to take up her duties as the first woman minister sent abroad by the United States.
 Newspapers published articles glowingly describing the new American minister and her ac- complishments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23
GR0CERS BACK
Cookson Announces
 Support Of His
 Group By Pledges
Buy Right-SeII Right Assn to Contribute 1009o- Personal Finance Companies Also Answer Aliens Plea for Financial Aid

encouraging. Mir Allen again today urged all who can to get their pledges in as soon as is possible.
 Another large and important group reported as 100 per cent to- day was the personal finance com panies. MT Allen announced that the Waterbury Association of Per- sonal Finance companies was re- corded 100 per cent.
 Other firms and organizations reporting 100 per cent were M. A. Green, Julius Alexander, H. l.. Gren Stores, Inc, and Raymond Bakery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23
WILL ASK HELP

Worcester, Mass, May 23-(Up)
 - The desperate condition of the New England dairy industry has caused producers to ask federal intervention and appointment of a milk administrator.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23
LATE REALTY NEWS

The following real estate trans actions were filed today at the town clerks office:
 Mortgage Deeds Margaret Anderson to the Thom- aston Sayings Bank. property on Merrill street, s7,500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23
MARTTAuLAw

Lima, Peru, May 23 = (UP) = Martial law, maintained through out Peru since the recent assassi- nation of President Sanchez Carro. was raised today by executive or' der.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23

DIED, wATs0N-.Ir this city. May is 1928 slsss. '9srsssii yassysi Msse::Sss;y .. sfsssr: ss: Deen st $500 o'clock. Burial iH Riverside cemetery,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23
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MASSES, HyNEs--VeuFth anniversary mass of rsgnism wtll De esissbFatsd Wed. ssaGs .ss Issassss ssg'as snsspes sgS s"sss es,.s s fog the Fsposs ef lhe soul of fhs late, James 4, Hynss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23

member of King Cyrus chapter of Detroit.
Evening star., 1933-03-15

Spring buying Dramatic low
thrifty
shoppers of the stirring Sears tremendous buy
Smart apparel for all the family modern beautiful things for the
Thousands of
N department. Look for special prices cards.
Evening star., 1933-03-15
- SATURDAY UNTIL $50 PM.

Put Your Dollars Where You Know They'll Be Safe
These days welyn sound values
chandse offers safe backed by 4er
gives dolarordol value the beginning and satisfaction the
end Those things you've been yourself homehy
them
wait. Save with safety-NOW-at
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1933-09-15
ALLEY SUCCEEDS
DOWNING AS MAT
BOSS AT ARENA

New Haven, Sept 14--Announce-
ment was made hero today by
Nathan Podoioff. general manager
Of tho Arena, to the effect that Tom
Alley, % year old international
sports figure and heavyweight
wrestling champion Of Australia,
has leased the Grove street sports
palace for the promotion OF wrest-
ling during the 1s33-34 indoor sea-
son.
Alley will stage his first mat show
on Friday night, Sept 22. and on
each Thursday night thereafter ex-
cepting when the holidays inter-
fere. The new promoter has sports
connections that assure the fans or
some first class wrestling programs
and he will announce the lineup OF
his first card within q short time
The contract of James Il. Downing
who was associated with the Arena
In wrestling promotions for the
past three years expired In July.
1898.
Man From Missouri
A brief sketch of Alleys career
follows: He was born In Hatfield,
Mo, Aug Z, 1901. Early In life he
became an ardent admirer OF Abra-
ham Lincoln and determined to be-
come q well-educated man. His
parents, In modest circumstances,
made sacrifices and he later grad
uated from Warrensburg, Mo, state
Teachers college and the State
Teachers College Of Marysviile.
Mo. He then taught school for sew
eral years.
Feeling the call OF the far hori-
cons, Alley. who had always been
an ardent wrestling and baseball
addict. packed his grip and went
to Australia whore his mat WORK
won him such recognition that he
was matched with and defeated
Billy Meeske, heavyweight cham
pion, for the New Zealand Wrest-
ling association gold medal. Re-
turning to the United States, Alley
turned his attention to promotional
activities and will make his bow to
Connecticut sport fans at the Arena
here on Sept 20.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1933-09-15
Heavyweight Champion
ROOT HAS GOOD
START AT YALE
ASDRILLS Open

New Haven, Conn, Sept IS
(UP)--The long hard grind that
produces smooth working efficient
football teams began at Yale to-.
day with nearly hundred candi-
dates reporting.
Reggie Root. former Yale tackle,
last year freshman coach and this
season head man In football,
looked over the squad. headed by
Captain Bob Lnssiter and refused
to make any predictions. He
found satisfaction, however, in the
good material he inherited from
last year.
The candidates, back before tho
opening OF classes, were aroused
at Ray Thompkins house, where
they are being housed for the
present. this morning for the first
scheduled practice. Rain prevented
an outdoor workout, but light ex-
ercises were In order In the field
house. Root will hold two drills
daily for the present, as he has but
little more than three weeks be.
fore the seasons opener with
Maine, October Z.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1933-09-15
GOLDEN EGG OF
TENNIS GONE

Paris--(UP)-The Davis cup
goose which laid the golden eggs
for France during the six years
reign of the Musk eteers, put 1o,-
S7e,435 francs into the bank ae-
count Of the French Lawn Tennis
federation. The loss Of the cup IL
the hardest financial blow France
has felt since the United states
went Of the gold standard.
This year during the fed weeks
of the brief international season
here, tennis brought gate receipts
OF 2,2S4,300 francs--more than a
whole winter Of boxing. With the
cup gone, the French federation
Is faced with a slim year In loS4
and It's overhead Will be cut TO
meet budget OF less than a mill
lion francs FOR the hrst time since
1927.
The o golden eggs were laid as
foll0Wa.