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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-23
DIDN'T NEED ANY CANE SAID
 THE WITNESS
Dr Kirschbaum Was Testi= flying in Suit of Alex ander Farina Against the City for $35,OOO

Dr Edward H. kirschbaum. testifying as a defendants witness in the $35,00O damage suit of AL exander Farina against the City of Waterbury, stated that the plain tiff, Farina, should throw away the cane he is carrying, because he would not have to use 1t, if he would try to walk without 1t. Dr Kirschbaum's testimony was the last in the trial of the action that is being heard by Judge Edward J. Finn and jury in the common pleas court.
 Arguments of counsel and the charge of Judge Finn were slated to be given after the noon recess so that the jury would receive the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-23
CORDELL HULL
 HAS STARTED
 JOB ALREADY
The Far Eastern Crisis and War Debts Will Engage the New Secretary of State

 tUnited Press Stan CorrespOndent)
 Washington, Feb 23.-t UP)---- sSenator Cordeal Hull. designated secretary of state in the Roosevelt cabinet, was expected today to go to work immediately on this coun- trys most important foreign prob lems-the far eastern crisis and war debts.
 While Hull does not officially take office until March 4, Secretary of State Stimson last night placed himself and the department at his successors disposal. This coop eration appears to assure effective continuity of American foreign policy in these chaotic times.
 Further evidence that this con- tinuity will be achieved was seen in word from New York that Nor man H. Davis, at the request of
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-23
Answers Ultimatum Issued To-day From
 Japanese Leaders
Japan Has Become the AggressOr and China Will Defend Herself and Her POssessiOns-Will Resist All Of Japanese Advances
JAPAN NOTIFIES STIMSON
 AND ALL OTHER POWERS

Nanking, Friday Feb 24-(UP)-China received Jap- anese utmatum demanding withdrawal of Chinese forces from Jeho and immediately replied to-day that aggres sve action would be resisted
 .he fact that Japan is not only bent attacking and seizing Jeho but declares military operations be tended to north China is sufficient to policy of gression," the Chinese reply said
 'f fighting spreads China naturally her right of defense and all responsibility rests Japan
 The Japanese uimatum had promised eniency to those who submitted to Japans demand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-23
PRESIDENT-ELECT WORKING ON REST
 OF OFFICIAL HOME
TAX COLLECTOR OF DERBY HAS
 EXPENSIVE JOB

~-----~A--~ 4 k
 Derby, Conn. Feb 23-(U. P.)--Being tax collector of Derby is an expensive luxury. The city charter holds him re- sponsible for all taxes un- collected during the year. Last year Collector Peter Mcintyre gave the city his personal note for 5000 rather than call on his bonding company to make good the deficit.
 This year the bonding com panics refused to take the risk and Mayor William J. Riordan announced to-day he would ask the legislature to amend the charter to elimin- ate the personal responsibility clause.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-23
Broker Improves After His Fall
 Down Elevator

New York, Feb. 23--(UP)-R Rob crt H. Whiton. 39, broker. of Green Hill Farms, Conn.,, and New York, was recovering in Doctors hospit- al today from severe injuries suf- fered when he stepped from dark room into an elevator shaft last Thursday night.
 The exact circumstances of tn" accident could not be learned be- cause the nature of Whiton's head injuries made it inadvisable for him to talk. He was expected. however. 9 to leave the hospital within week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-23
GREATEST SEA DEPTH IN WORLD
 WAS REACHED
Dr Paul Bartsch Struck a Depth of 44,OOO Feet, Over 8 Miles, Off San Juan

San Juan, Puerto Rico Feb g -OUP) = The greatest known ocean depth in the world, 44.000 feet or S.33 miles, has been discov- cred north of here by Dr Paul Bartsch, Investigator for the Smithsonian Institution. Previous ly the, deepest spot in the ocean was thought to have been the ia : nous Mares deep of 28.000 feet (533 miles), 75 miles off the coast of Puerto Rico
 The Bartsch expedition, aboard the yacht Caroline, collected some rare specimens of sea bottom life while making the soundings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-23
Bitter Battle At Committee
 Hearing To-day
FORMER MAYOR OF BRIDGEPORT
 DIED TO-DAY

Bridgeport Con, Feb 23-(UP) Frederick M. Atwater, 62. for mer mayor of Bridgeport and member of the state senate at the 1881 session, died to-day.
 Atwater. a. prominent demo- cratic politician and manufacturer, was admitted to a hospital yester- day. He had suffered considerably from stomach ailment.
 He headed the city government from 1921 to 1923.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-23
Markets at a Glance

Stocks off to points increased liquidation;
 American Telephone weak. Bonds weak in all sectOns U. s. government issues
 at new lOwS
 Curb stocks react to new lows; utilities off to
 points. Chicago stocks lower. Call money per cent. Foreign exchange mixed; sterling easier. Wheat dips fractions; at new lows; oats ease. Cotton loses early gains of almost 50 cents bale. Rubber to points lover.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-23
BLOODY BATTLE BETWEEN LAPS
 AND CHINESE
Eight Bayonet Charges By Japan Troops Chinese Repulsed Them-Japan Sends Ultimatum
By RANDELL GOULD | l-nitcd Press Staff Correspondent


 Peiping, Feb. 23-UP)-A des- perate battle with heavy losses on both sides was announced by the Chinese today in the, vicinity of Nanling.
 The Japanese stormed the Chin- ese positions after" preliminary air bombing and heavy artillery barrage, the Chinese reported.
 Wave after wave of green -clad Nipponese broke against the Chin- csc trenches as eight bayont charges were made.
 Machine guns and mortars pour. ed death into the struggling troops. fighting hand-to-hand.
 The attack finally was repulsed and the Chinese held their posi- tlons they claimed.
 Nanking. on the Jehol border east of Chaoyang, is the most hot
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-23
MAYOR CERMAK MUCH BETTER
 THIS MORNING
He Passed the Crisis Last Night and the Doctors Feel Very Much En= COuraged
By EDWARD W. LEWIS United Press Staff COPreSnOnlentl !


 Miami. Fla, Feb 23-UP)- Mayor Anton J. Cermak of Chica- go passed the crisis at D. m. yes- terday and by this morning had shown a definite turn for the bet ter, Dr J. w. Snyder, one of his physicians, announced to-day.
 The announcement came after a night during which, for the first time. two of Mayor Cermak's phy- sicias remained at the hospital, one, Dr Frank J. Jirka, his son. in-law, sleeping in the mayors room.
 Cermak's temperature was near normal this morning and his pulse and respiration had retarded satis- factorily, Dr Snyder said after his night-long vigil.
 Mayor Cermak slept fitfully' it was learned from hospital author ities about a. m. He awakened and said, Gee. I feel better
 At that time his temperature
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-23
WILL INCREASE
 CUSTOMS DUTIES

London. Feb 23-UP)-Cus- toms duties will be increased be- tween 10 and 20 per cent ad val crem on certain imports effective Feb 2S, under a treasury order is- sued today. The increases will be effective on certain kinds of car peys. amorphours carbon electrodes certain fruits preserved with chem icais. and iron, steel, and wire nails.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-23
SWEATSHOP MAN FINED $47O AND
 COSTS TO-DAY
Judge Troup Told Him He Would Like to Send Him to Jail But Couldn't

New Haven. Conn. Feb 23 - fU.PD-Charged with AZ counts of violating state labor laws. Car memo Vanacore. 40, proprietor of an alleged "sweatshop" was fined a total Of $470 and costs by City Court Judge Philip Troup to-day.
 q would like to send you to jail. but I cant" Judge Troup said in imposing the fines.
 Charges against Vanacore. who was convicted last year on similar counts. included employment of minors more than 55 hours week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-23
WIFE OF FORMER SCREEN ACTOR
 KILLED TO-DAY
Mrs Antonio Moreno Met Death When Her Auto Went Over a Cliff Near Hollywood

Hollywood. Feb 23-U PD -- Mrs Antonio Moreno, wife of the former screen actor. was killed to-day when her automobile wen. over cliff on Mulholland Drive.
 Rene Fl. Dussag. 21. driver of the car, was not injured. Mrs Mo- reno was thrown out as the car turned over. Her body landed at the bottom of canyon.
 Mrs Moreno, who was 45. was the daughter of the late Charles A. Garfield, oil millionaire. She and Moreno recently separated but she declared their differences would not lead to a divorce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-23
DEMOCRATS IN
 CONFERENCE
 AT HARTFORD
Four Local Legislators Were Present = They Are Going to Make At= tack on County Budget
BY WILLIAM J. MoRlARTY

tDcmocrat stafr SfapJ
 state Capitol. Hartford, Conn, Feb 23-(Special to The Demo- crat) legislators of New Haven County. including sen ators Lawlor and Hackett and Representatives Mahaney and Thoms of Waterbury. at a secret caucus held early this afternoon immediately after the Senate and House adjourned launched plans for drastic reductions in the coun- ty budget and activities.
 According, to the meagre in- formation that was given out by the New Haven county legislators resolutions were adopted favoring 20 per cent cuts in the salaries or the county commissioners and
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-23
Final News Flashes
RESIGNED AS COLLECTOR

Gloucester, Mass, Feb 23.-(UP)-Albert D. Hodsdon, 49, who allegedy hired five men to burn his home so he could collect the insurance, resigned as city tax collector today The six al- legged arson conspirators were arraigned in dis trict court on assorted charges and, after plead ing not guilty were held under total bail of S27,- 900 for hearing March 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-23
GRANDDAUGHTER OF BARNUM

K Bridgeport, Conn., Feb 23.-(UP)-Four pieces of Bridgeport property owned by Mrs Nancy Barnum Clarke Carrier, granddaughter of P. E Barnum, famous snowman, were attach ed today and suit for $45,OOO filed against her. by the Wachonia Bank and Trust company, Wachonia, N c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-23
Younger Element In Next Congress May
 Smash Precedents
They Will Try to Crash the Seniority Plan - They Make Senator Stegall of Banking Committee Their Target
By WILLIAM F. KERRY (l'njted PresS StafY COrrcsDOndcnt)

Washington. Feb. 23-(UP)-- An undercover movement to break the tradition of seniority and put younger men in control of the house developed today in demo- cratic ranks.
 Eager to aid in the new deal" impatient with maneuverings of their leaders and with failure of congress to enact a constructive legislative program. the more lib- eral wing of house democracy wants to take matters into it's own hands.
 The democratic caucus to organ ize the house for the new congress
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-23
RETURNS TO SERVE TERM

Pittsfeld, Mass Feb 23-(UP)-Tony Segar, 23, of Great Burlington who escaped from the Berkshire county jail December 17, 1880, eight days after being sentenced to one year term for larceny surrendered at the jail'to- day to complete his sentence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-23
NO BLAME IN SCHAAF DEATH

New York, Feb UP)-Assistant Dis trict Attorney James J. Daly, today concluded his investigation into the death of Ernie Schaaf after a bout with Primo Camera, and exonerated all concerned with the match.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-23
NEBRASKA IN 1884

Lincoln, Neb., Feb 23.-(UP)-The state senate by vote of 21 to II today advanced to third reading for final action proposal to resub init the Nebraska prohibition law to the cleo torate in 1884.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-23
M ON eil of Bridgeport May Be As- .sistant Secretary of the Navy Homer Cunl- lliings or Swagar Sher- ley to Be Governor of Philippines
By FREDERICK A. STORM

By FREDERICK X. STORM United Press Stan Correspondent
 Hyde Park. N. Y.. Feb. 2S = .UP)-With, his cabinet apparently decided apon. President elect Roosevelt, in the seclusion of Krum Elbow, his country home. worked today on the selections of men to fill other important posts high in his administration.
 Friends believed he would draw the names from a list compiled by James A.. Farley. democratic
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-23
TWISTED BOY IS DEAD

Winsted, Conn, Feb 23.-(UP)-Carmelo Grifida, 9, died today from skull fracture sui fered last night while he was running to fire near his home The boy slipped on the icy street, fell and was hit by a car
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-23
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Feb 23-UP)-The treasury net balance for February 20 was $296,S1O,GS5SS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-23
The Weather
Partly Cloudy Tonight
 and On Friday.

Con'p'c'e wcaIhrr Repart taee 3.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03
OBEDIENT

The doctor smilingly entered the
room where his female patient was
reclining In a chair.
"Ah,n he murmured, II see you
are looking very much better today
.Yes, DOCTOR the patient said, Il
have very carefully followed the In
structions on that bottle of medicine
you gave me-"
LET me see, now" said the doc
tor thoughtfully. What were they7"
"Keep the bottle well corked.
came the reply.-Somerset (Eng.t
Standard.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03
Coin Sells for $1,000

Numlsmatists flocked to rare coin
sale held In Paris at the Hotel Dfouot
recently, where $1,000 was paid for a
tetradrachma struck at Amphipolls
(Macedonia). and 5000 went for 4
silver decadrachma struck at SYRIA
cuse. In 1878, only 500 was paid for
tho coin sold here for $1,000. Other
rare coins sold for from $500 to 1914.
and the entire sale netted the auction
house q sum OF 241. 900 francs. OK
$3.50
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03
ENTHUSIASTIC

1t was a wretched play. Long b.
fore the interval the audience began
to boo and hiss. But there was one
man who clapped his hands vigor-
ously.
II say, said the man next to him.
you've got nerve to applaud this
shocking play. What can you see
In it7"
The man smiled.
'It's not the play I'm applauding,n
he replied heartily. tits the Kissing"
London Answers.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03
Soaked Him

81 suppose at the efficiency ex-
pert's wedding you didn't do anything
so wasteful as throwing rice"
ooh, yes we did; but as a conces-
slontt to his teaching we had the rice
done up In cotton bags. each missile
weighing two pounds"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03
Can't Expect Much

Passenger-IH- this train eyer.on
timer
"SIr," replied the guard. I've never
worry about her being on time. We're
satisfied II she's always on the rail"
Edmonton Bulletin.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03
Curious

.'What would happen II this elevator
should drop to the bottom7' asked
tn. nervous passenger as they drew
near the top of the skyscraper.
.Gosh," exclaimed the elevator girl.
turning pale at the very idea. I'D
lose my jobi'
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03
Con q |

Tourist (having looked over his
toric castle, to butler) We've made
a stupid mistake. L tipped his lord
ship instead of you.
Butler-That's awkward. Eli never
get Ii now.-WalI Street Journal.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03
Would Prove Heredity

Wife-That mean thing called
mother cat. I'd like to scratch her
eyes out.
Hub-Don't try 1t. my dear; she'd
have too good a comeback. Boston
Evening Transcript.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03
Ouchf

Splnster-Why don't you get mar
ried. Mr.. Oldbach?
Oldbach-Why marry woman
when | can buy parrot for $57
Spinster-Yes, that shows once
more how the men have the adj
vantage of us women. We can't buy
any kind of bear for less than $500.
Pathfinder Magazine.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03
POETIC EDITOR

Poet--How do you like my poem
ON spring.
Editor-It's like spring itself.
Poet-Howss that?
Editor-Very fine-in spots.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03

Almost Human

IAN old fowl was recently dlscov-
cred to have two hearts. News
Item.
Sounds like the bridge partner !
had last week.-Smith's Weekly.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03
Maybe ON WIS

A board was testing the mentality
of a negro.
"Do you ever hear voices without
being able to tell who Is speaking or
where the sound comes from7"
'Yessuh.r answered the negro.
"And when does this occur7"
"Over the radio.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03
When Rome Writhed

PausanIus-I hear that Nero was
torturinR the Christians again last
night
Demeter-Someon ought 10 take
that fiddle away from him. Boston
Transcript
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03
WorldIx Adxica

Sorority Frosh--He Is all the world
to me. What would you advise me
to do?
Been There-See q little more Of
the world, my dear.-Montreal Ga
zette.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-10-18
PETERSBURG OPERATOR
 FOUND DEAD IN ROOM
Petersburg Press)

Harry w. Mclaughlin, Operator in-Charge of the local wireless station, died here Tuesday, October 10 of an acute dilatation of the heart. He was found dead in his room above the Wheeler Drug Company about II am.
 Mir Mclaughlin was born June 29, 1890, in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania and was 43 years of age at the time of his death. He was enlisted in the First Signal Company of the U. s. Army, having worked in the Signal Corps in the Territory for 12 years and in the town of Petersburg for one year.
 He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sylvia Mclaughlin of Seattle, a brother. who lives in Pennsylvania and also his mother, Mrs. Anna Mclaughlin who is now residing in Erie, Pennsylvania.
 His body will be shipped south to Seattle where burial will take place
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-10-18
Talk ot Labor Party Finds Administration
 WatchtuI, Says Price
lConrnlued 1rosA rage One)

payments so that considering 'or- dinary expenditures" alone, the budget appeared slOo,ooO,oO0 to the good
 The money spent on the emer- gsncy recovery program will be a subject of mounting discussion because this sort of spending hard ly has began,
 The farm administration has paid out only about $100000,000 mostly to cotton and hog produc- CTS. Public works actually has disbursed even less although it has allotted on paper upward of $2,O00, 100000. The Reconstruction corporation, once the biggest spend- CT, is passing out of the budget picture because it is receiving in repaid loans almost as much as it is putting out.
 Treasury bookkeeping is so som- plicated that politicians are able
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-10-18
JAMES CACNEY IS AT CAPIToL;
 T0N|I!cHT'S l! BILL
Appears in Hard to Handle Mary Brian in
 Leading Feminine Role

A story that combines quaint humor, rare satire, uproariously funny situations, snappy dialogue and delightful romance, was shown by Warner Bros, as the starring vehicle in which James Cagney makes his return bow on the screen, after an absence of several months.
 It is a takeoff on the flambuoy- ant, pompeous and over-confident publicity promoter, entitled Hard To Handle" which is scheduled to be shown on the screen at the Capitol tonight.
 The story was written by Hous- ton Branch, one of the pioneer press agents of the movies, who should know what he is talking about. MT. Branch is also for mer newspaper man, and the first motion picture editor of the St Paul Pioneer Press. ss
 Wilson Mizner and Robert Lord both former newspaper men, who have dubbed in publicity, enhanc- ed the humor of the story with snappy dialogue and unique situa- tions which should stir everyone's disabilities. Cagney, as the press agent, puts over every sort o1 pTomotion scheme from dance mar athons, treasure hunts, cold cream and grapefruit campaigns to build- ing up a one horse college into a tremendous institution.
 Mary Brian has the leading feminine role as Jimmy's sweet heart, who jilts him when he is a success and marries him when he gets into trouble. Others in the cast include Allen Jenkins, Ruth Donnelly, Claire Dodd, Gavin Cor don, Emma Dunn, Robert McWade John Sheehan and Matt McHugh The picture was directed by Mer- vyn LeRoy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-10-18
DARK HORSE"
 AT COLISEUM, LAST SHOWING
Warren William, Featured Star, Has Good Record
 Bette Davis Supports

Elevation of handsome and ca pablo Warren William, First Ma tional player now playing in 'The Dark Horse" one of the first po- litical pictures of the present year, is at the Coliseum for the last time tonight. to stardom is only a question of moments, so great has his popularity in his latest releases proved.
 That will make him one of the few dramatic movie stars who be- gan their careers in the A. E. F William, after the armistice, join cd soldier show troupe and, af- ter touring the war zone, returned to America full fledged actor. He was an outstanding, leading man on Broadway with Mary Bo- 1 land, Billie Burke and other fa-
 nous women of the stage, wher
 he was airfplaned to Hollywood i just one year ago, by Warner
 Bros-First National.
 Since then he has wrought ha- voc with the hearts of fsminine !, movie fans. His work in "The
 Dark Horse" is hailed by metro politan critics as even greater ! than the best he's done before. William is featured with Bette Davis, and Guy Kibbee Others
 in this picture of a political cir GUS are Frank McHugh, Vivienn: l Osborne, Sam Hardy, Robert War
 wick, Harry Holman and Burton ! Churchill.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-10-18
SUMMONS 1rso

Tn the District Court for the Ter ritory of Alaska. Division Num- Der One, at Juneau.
 MARY F. GORDON, Plaintiff, vs.
 HERBERT GORDON, Defendant. The President of the United States
 of America, to the above-named
 Defendant, Greeting:
 You are hereby required to ap- pear in the District Court for the Territory of Alaska, First Division. within thirty days after the last publication of this summons, name ly, within thirty days after the 18th day of October, 1883, in case this summons is published, or with in forty days after the date of it's service upon you personally, and answer the complaint of the above named plaintiff on file in the said court in the above-entitled action.
 The said plaintiff in said action demands the following relief, to- Wltil. d QttIcG Ol dlNolSC upOAl o1iC ground of non-support and deser- ton.
 And in the event you fail to so appear and answer, the plaintiff will take judgment against you for want thereof, and will apply to the court for the relief demanded in her complaint and as herein above stated.
 WITNESS, The Honorable George F. Alexander, Judge of said Court, and the Seal of said Court here unto affixed, on this 27th day of September, 1883.
 ROBERT E. COUGHLIN,
 (Seal Clerk
 Date of order of publication, Sep tember 27, 1933
 First publication, Sept. 27, 1883. Last publication. Oct. 18. 1935.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-10-18
MILLIONS ARE
 ALLOTTED FOR
 PUBLIC WORKS \
Adm ministr ation Gives Funds for Projects
 Tn g States

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18.- The Public Works Administration today allotted over $10,O00,000 for sixty seven non federal construction projects in twenty-three states which officials said would provide 58,317 men months of quick em- ployment.
 The State of Washington re- ceived a total of more than $300,- GOO for roads, school buildings and paving.