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The Washington times., 1933-01-20
SENATE To ACT
On REPEAL

The question Of submitting re-
peal of the Eighteenth Amendment
to the States will be called UP in
the Senate as soon as the Glass
bill is passed, Senator Blaine (R0
of Wisconsin announced today.
Blaine said he had the assur-
ances of both Republican and
Democratic leaders for support of
his move. He expressed hope Of
its early adoption, even though
some Democratic Senators have
insisted upon modifying his plan
to provide solely for direct repeal
and its ratification by conven-
tionS.
The Blaine resolution would re-
peal prohibition, prohibit ship
ment Of liquors into dry States
for consumption, and give Con-
gress powers to outlaw saloons.
It would call for ratification by
legislatures.
Senator Robinson Of Arkansas,
Democratic Floor Leader, prob
ably will offer a substitute, pro-
posing the plan advocated in the
Democratic platform. This would
merely provide for outright re-
peal and ratification by legisla-
tureS-the same plan rejected
some weeks ago by the House.
The Washington times., 1933-01-20
FEARS SOMEONE
IS LIABLE To
GET SHOT
Meanwhile Missouri Peace
Officer Protests Others
Claim to Jurisdiction

WOLF ISLAND, Mo-, Jan. 40
UN.S0. - Sheriffs from two
States, Kentucky and Missouri,
laid claim today to the Missis-
sippi River island upon which
Denver M. Wright is ready to
stage his much-heralded lion
hunt.
While Wright awaited favor"
able weather to release his two
menagerie lions in the island
Jungle" Sheriff Faulkner, OF
Hickman county, KY. said he
would stop the hunt because Wolf
Island is under Hickman's
county's jurisdiction. He said he
thought somebody might get shot.
Sheriff King, Of Mississippi
county, Mo-, answered Faulkner
with the assertion that Wright's
"safari" is camped on a piece
of land adjacent to Wolf Island
land upon which taxes have been
paid to the State Of Missouri.
The Washington times., 1933-01-20
25 BEST MINDS
E|NSTE|N Plan
ASTRID HAUG

PASADENA, Cal, Jan. 20 QN.
S0.-'To function in the best in
terest of mankind" DR.. Albert
Einstein. German scientific wiz
ard, today planned formation of
an international committee of ''25
Of the best minds in the world"
According to Jacob Landau, ex-
ecutive of the Jewish Telegraph
Agency, visiting DR.. Einstein here
today, six members of the COM
mittee will be selected from the
United States, ''by the strictest
selective test" Landau said:
"The committee will raise its
voice whenever mankind is con-
frOnted with grave problems. It
will take action whenever the
worlds peace is jeOpardiZed."
The Washington times., 1933-01-20
BAILEY RESCUE
BARES PLIGHT

ALGIERs, Jan. 20 UN.s0.-A
graphic story of the tardships en-
dured by Lady Mary Bailey,
famous British aviatrix, during
the four days and nights she
fought sickness, hunger, and
thirst after being forced down
on the Nigerian desert was re-
ceived here today from one of
the French army pilots who par
ticipated in her rescue.
The pilot ascribed Lady Bailey's
near disaster to the fact that, in
her determined attempt to set a
new speed record for the flight
from London to Cape Town, she
took off for Oran in defiance of
doctors orders although she was
suffering from an attack of grippe
and running a temperature. The
pilot said:
"She had only two hours
rest i'm Oran. She was almost
hySterical and on the point of
exhaustion when we found
her."
The Washington times., 1933-01-20
kiss Of DEATH
+. HAUNTS THUG.
Competency Attacked

CHICAGO, Jan. 20 Q.N.sO.
Gangland watched with bated
breath today the contest between
medical science and the under
world superstition that Margaret
Mary Collins kisses Invariably
spell death.
Should Sol F'eldman die on his
cot in Mother Cabrini Hospital
he will become the eighth of
Margaret Mary's sweetheartS to
die by the gun after knowing her
kisses.
Feldman was shot and wound
ed November 30 after smashing a
furrier's window and stealing a
coat.
Almost fully recuperated, he
left the hospital recently. But
yesterday he had a relapse and
was carried back to the hospital.
On leaving the hospital, ap-
parently recovered, he was
greeted by the ia uts of his
companion. They said.
Remember Dion O'BaniOn."
Feldman became weaker and
paler.
Apparently this idea has
preyed ON his mind and re-
suited in shock, which has low
|. cred his vitality"
T So said DR.. A. j. Chesrow in
discussing Feldman's case.
DR.. CheSrow suggested that
should Feldman die the coroner
can record it truthfully as:
death due to superstition.
The Washington times., 1933-01-20
Toss of Penny
Decides Seat
In House

CONCORD N. H, Jan. 20
UN.sO.-"Abraham Lincoln" a
Republican, was called upon to
settle a dispute between two
Democrats as to which would
get the seat in the House Of
Representatives from Ward 5.
The visage of Lincoln, en-
bossed on a penny, twirled in
the air and landed face down
on a table. AS a result, Repre-
sentative Charles A. Stevens
was assured today Of the seat.
Representative John F. Gal
laher, of Portsmouth, by gen
tleman's agreement, sanctioned
by party leaders, tossed up
coin with Stevens for the sim
gle seat. He yelled heads and
it came down tails.
In the last legislature, both
had been seated, but in the
elections, william T. Ross, Re
publican, was the winner, and
Gallagher and Stevens were
tied as runnerS-up.
The Washington times., 1933-01-20
SUIT NO. 8.
FACES SCION
MRS. ROCHEFORT

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 20
Q.N.S0.-Mrs. Estelle Wolon,
red-haired divorce of Chicago,
today was preparing to file a
third breach of promise suit
against Charles Newbold Welsh,
wealthy and socially prominent
Philadelphian.
The second suit yesterday
afternoon met the same fate as
the first. It was non-suited by
Judge Edwin 0. Lewis because
Mrs. Wolon's counsel, William A.
Gray of Philadelphia, was not
ready to proceed.
Mrs. Wolon's first suit was
dismissed. last April after she be-
came i'll while flying here to be
in court on time. She claims
Welsh, the son of a Philadelphia
traction magnate, failed to tell
her he had a wife when she met
him in 1927 and that she fully
expected him to marry her.
The Washington times., 1933-01-20
K|LL|AN JAILED
FOR 8 YEARS

Convicted under an indictment
containing eight counts, Samuel
A. Killian, 43, today was sentenced
in District Supreme Court to serve
nine years in the penitentiary for
violations of the narcotic laws.
Government agents claimed that
Killian, who admitted that he had
been using narcotics for a score Of
years, was also selling "dope."
Killian was rescued from q burn
ing building in the 1900 block Of
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
when his trial on the same charges
was begun in December. At that
time Chief Justice Alfred A.
Wheat declared a mistrial when
the defendant failed to appear in
court the following day.
The Washington times., 1933-01-20
Caustic Editor
Sweep's Street
As Penalty

TEHERAN, Persia, Jan. 20
QN.S0.-Arrested for ''imper-
tinence," at command of the
Shah of Persia, the editor of
the Newspaper Kouchech was
sentenced today to sweep the
streets outside the metropoli-
tan police headquarters.
The editors offense was send
ing a telegram to the Shah
congratulating His Majesty for
the dismissal of Court Minister
Teymourtache.
The Washington times., 1933-01-20
LUNCH SESSIONS SET

Central Business Mems Asso-
citation henceforth will hold it's
weekly luncheon meetings at the
Ann Clarendon Club on Thurs
days at 2::3O p. m.
The Washington times., 1933-01-20
KeILGr, Killer,
Mum on the GnLLOuUs

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Jan. 20
G.N.S0 Maintaining the same
calm demeanor that has charac-
terized his Imprisonment of more
than a year, James Kellar, 80
year-old confessed slayer of his
wife's employer, met death on the
gallowS of st. Louis county jail
this morning. When Sheriff
Philip DeuSer asked if he had
anything to say, Keller replied:
''NOthing, except TO tell you
that I'll see you all up there"
The Washington times., 1933-01-20
c. O, T. Will WAR
ON|NFLAT|ON

House Republicans today
mapped out plans for a concerted
drive for legislation to protect
American industry from the raw
ages of deprecated currency.
Representative Smell of New
York, party leader, called a party
caucus to meet Wednesday to
consider legislation.
A half-dozen bills to give new
protection to American industry,
because of deprecated currency,
now are pending before the Ways
and Means Committee.
The Washington times., 1933-01-20
Legion Auxiliary
Holds Rin0O PQrtu

Receipts of a "bingo" party
held by Unit No. IS. American
exegion Auxiliary. at the home of
Miss Alice Costello, 216 s st.
8. E., last night. will be used
for the relief of veterans fami.
lies. The organization will hold
q dinner dance at the Lotus,
February 8.
The Washington times., 1933-01-20
'T|GRESS' HELD
INCOMPETENT
To TESTIFY
Move Would Free Happy lack
and Save Trunk Killer
From GalIoWs

PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. 20
uNS)-Ruth Judd today faced
. new terror.
Despite the fact that 1t would
save her from the gallows, she
does not want to be declared in
sane.
A legal motion which, if
granted, would pave the way for
such a move was expected to be
renewed by counsel for j: j.
c"Happy Jack'') Halloran, charged
with having been an accessory to
the trunk murders" for which
Mrs. Judd was convicted.
Competency Attacked
Former Judge Frank o. Smith,
representing Halloran, moved to
strike out all of Mrs. Judd's testi-
mony in Halloran's preliminary
hearing on the ground she was
physically and mentally" incom-
petent to testify.
Observers said the effect of such
0 motion, If granted, would be to
free Halloran Of her charges and
NStart in motion machinery for her
commitment to an insane asylum.
After an hours legal argument,
he withdrew the motion without
prejudice to filing another
amended motion later.
The state sprang a surprise
Just before adjournment of court.
B. o. Smith, finger print expert,
testified he had found a bloody
fingerprint on a window shade in
the death apartment Of different
size than that of Mrs. Judd. The
eprint was Smeared, he said.
Supports Ruth's Story
Significance Of this testimony
lay in the previous declaration of
Mrs. Judd on the witness stand
that Halloran had pulled down
the shade with a blood stained
hand after he had accompanied
her to the apartment on the
night Of the murder.
Mrs. Judd complained of be-
ing tired-"very, very tired"
. after being on the stand virtually
Fall day.
Mrs. Judd, occupying the wit
ness stand for the third consecu-
tive day, became even more hos
tile in her replies to Smiths
questions after the motion had
been presented. She shouted:
lyon are trying to prove me
insane. You want to catch
me up. ~
Refuses to Answer
Finally she refused to answer
questions regarding the "pack-
ing" of the trunks in which the
bodies Of Agnes Anne Leroi and
Hadvig Samuelson were trans
ported to Los Angeles.
Her attorneys, back in court
after Halloran's counsel had vol
unfairly lifted the ban imposed
by subpoenaeing them as defense
witnesses, raised the question
that her constitutional rights"
were being invaded by the line
Of questions.
This legal point was to be
argued with the resumption of
the hearing today.
The Washington times., 1933-01-20
Hotel Fire ROutS
Mr.. CAROLS Girls

OKLAHOMA CITY, Aka, Jan.
20 Q.N.S0.-The screams of
scantily clad members of the
Earl CAROLS Vanities troupe
shattered the peaceful atmos-
phere of the Biltmore Hotel here
today when fire broke out in a
room occupied by w. II. Baxter,
New York oil man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-08
Mckee Lenten
 Speaker Tonight
Will Deliver Sermon at st
 Paul's, New Haven

The Rev Fillmore M. Mckee, rec tor of Trinity church. Buffalo. and curate at St Johns Episcopal church in this city in 1922 and 1923, will be the second of the Lenten service preachers to speak in St Paurs church in New Haven tonight at 7:45 o'clock, under the auspices of the Episcopal churches of New Haven.
 Rev MT Mckee received his edu- cation at Taft school in Water town, where he prepared for Yale, from which he received the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1918. He then studied theology at the Yale Divinity School from which he graduated with the degree of Divinity in 1921. He received the degree of Master of Arts from the Yale Divinity School in 1927. He was ordained deacon in 1921 and priest in 1922 by Bishop Brewster.
 His first charge was as curate of St Johns church in this city. He was elected rector of St Paurs church in New Haven. in October 1923, and assumed his new duties in January, 1924. At St Pauls he established the free pew system. making all church sittings access sible to all.
 In March, 1927, he resigned as rector of St PapTs to accept the call of his alma mater to become pastor of the Church of Christ in Yale university, "a position he oc- cupied until the summer of 1930 when he became rector of Trinity church. Buffalo, N. Y,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-08
Avoid Ugly Pil,plss

A 4 e
 Does a pimply face embarrass you? Get a package of Dr Edwards Olive Tablets. The skin should be- gin to clear after you have taken the tablets a few nights, if you are like thousands of others.
 Help cleanse the blood, bowels and liver with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets, the successful substitute for calomel: there's no sickness or pain after taking them.
 pr Edwards Olive Tablets do that which calomel does. and just as effectively. but their action Is ! gentle and safe instead. of severe and irritating.
 Thousands who take Olive Tab lets are never cursed with dark brown taste," bad breath, a dull, listless, mo good" feeling. constipation. torpid liver, bad dis position. pimply face.
 Olive Tablets are a purely vege- table compound: known by their : olive color.
 pr Edwards spent years among ! patients afflicted with liver and bowel complaints aRd Olive Tablets are the immensely effective result. Take nightly for week. See how much better you feel and look. 15c. aOc. 60o.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-08

A Magic .,-u.,. ,,.....,.. e..,.rs ,,.acte. Barymores thuer were placed side % amaeurs curousy assorted
 ii was the annual benefit American Mael. either don't like then about them And was that the mouse addition the soeia a tns Goeets and MT Roosevets daughter ana
 amateur themselves for the 2 ay ministers pr Samuel C. Hooker former c o1 n h emodeed part of his private show there once year TOT ms proher
 Another amateur wasn't interested
 magic Harry HOudn thirteen develop died 1926 the attorney
 organization protect takers and eanpagns @ lowmoton of how some or the tricks done A Real Card
 stunts understood by most of delight in applications or ola o safely from box ater app ars from borrowed derby hat that an s be f
 on n nng sRui G s when mystery the trick dh gd hanging from the ceiling When the name of is called out it rises from the deck old tricks such getting out o DE only other person who knows Houdn call at the benefit show sne went into nne s sandwiches Tiny white.
 pretty Jane Thurston ayeaT ss snatching birds and such from hats ana practising for Teachers ] at as exclusive School she not sep pulling rabbits of her textbooks
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-08
Vets To Probe
 Blair's Mentality
Jail Sentence To-day Expected to Result in Action By
 Legion

Some police officers have devel- oped an antagonism to the accused which may lead to complications later, If circumstances are not al- tered. Under these circumstancejs it was intimated this morning that ex-servicemen would initiate an in- vestigation to get below the sur- face facts, which have made Blair and the police opponents several times within a year.
 Commissioner Minor testified that Blair on making house-to house canvas frightened women by knocking on the door and walk ing in on them without being in- vited. When he was reprimanded for his actions or his sales offer declined he is alleged to become abusive and insulting. From all indications Blair takes a refusal to buy as personal affront and resents it very emphatically with the result that a number of com plaints have been filed against him. He has been arrested several times under similar circumstances.
 To-day he had the same explana- tion to offer, namely that the facts were grossly misrepresented No evidence was placed before the court as to Blair's mental condi- tion, although the police have called in physicians to examine him
 The interest of ex-servicemen is to obtain either hospitalization or some other form of employment than the selling business for Blair Some of his friends feel that he Is not tempermentally suited fol the work he has selected for him. self. His personal habits in other respects are considered exemplary and no complaints are made con. corning him until he takes to dis. tributing needles and resenting re. fusals.
 The case of vincenzo Bonvis. suto, 45, of Holmes, New York was nolled to-day. It has beer pending since December 18th. The case was in court yesterday and continued, but to-day it was an- nounced that Bonvissuto had re- turned some furniture, which he had purchased on the conditional bill of sales plan and had removed to New York state without per mission.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-08
MORE ARRESTS LOOM IN HODGES ROUNDUP
DEATH OF AGED
 NEW BRITAIN MAN
Lawrence Botticelli SC,
 Father of Former Local Priest Died Yesterday :.
FUNERAL TOMORROW

Lorenzo Botticelli, age S6 years. father of Rev William P. Botticelli, former assistant pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes church and at present stationed in Torrington, died yesterday morning at his home 106 Clark street, New Britain, aft CT long illness.
 He was a native of Italy, but for the past 30 years resided in New Britain where for "A years he was in the employ of the Corbin Screw Corporation before retiring.
 He Is survived by his wife, Mrs Agnes Botticelli: four sons, Father Botticelli, Angelo, Joseph and Law renee Botticelli: four daughters. Mrs Grace Malella, Mrs Catherine McBrien, and the Misses Minnie and Alice Botticelli; brother, An gelo Botticelli: a sister, Mrs Joseph Cianci: 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
 The funeral will take place to- morrow morning from the home to St Mary's church, New Britain, where Father Botticelli will eel ebrate a solemn high requiem mass. time to be announced later. Interment will be in St Mary's cemetery, New Britain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-08

Harold Blair, S2, of 617 North Main street, whose experience as needle salesman, has brought him several times into official contact with the police, was given thirty days in jail to-day on a charge of breach of the peace. Attorney Har- ry W. Minor, chairman of the board of police commissioners, was the states only witness against the accused.
 The sentencing of Blair, how ever, may result in an inquiry on the part of the local post of the American Legion and other ex- servicemen's organizations to de- termine Blair's mental status. If he is in need of government treat ment efforts will be made to obtain it. If he is mentally efficient steps will be taken to persuade him to enter some other form of business enterprise, than of canvassing homes offering needles for sale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-08
IST PATRICK'S NIGHT
 DINNER DANCE
Plans For Annual Event of the Waterbury
 Lodge of Elks
IAN ACTIVE COMMITTEE

The entertainment committees of the Waterbury Lodge of Elks has made final arrangements for the St Patrick's night dinner dance to be given at the club. This event will mark the final social activity under the regime of Exalted Ruler R. L. Palatine and will also mark the final social event of the lodge for the season. It is expected that one of the largest turnouts of the season will be on hand for the affair.
 Captain Joseph DiPietro's aug mented orchestra will furnish the music for dancing. He will In- clude on his program many popu- lar Irish airs, jigs and reels. A broiled chicken dinner will he served at midnight and dancing will be enjoyed until an early hour.
 The committee, headed by Gene Oviatt, chairman. is working earn estly to make this last social event a success. Other members of the committee are James H. Courtney, Benjamin LaVallee, Thomas Col lins. Frank Leary, Frank Mellon and James Calvin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-08
Spring Planting
 Soon in Order
Many Planning to Use the
 Hoe This Summer

The rain storm last night took most of the winter frost out of the ground, removed the snow ana practically cleared things off Tor spring planting, of which 1t is be- lieved there will be considerable this year. No matter what may happen in the factories, there will be many who will find 1t to their advantage to turn to tilling the land. Even President Roosevelt referred to the wisdom of this course in his. inaugural address.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-08
@COMSTOCK SAYS
 HE WOULD DO IT
 ALL OVER AGAIN
Governor of Mic hig a n Made History When He Started Bank Holiday in His State
By CLAUDE J. MARKLE

Copyright 1888, by United Press)
 Lansing, Mich, March 8-(UP) The man who penned the prefact to one of the most crucial chapters in American financial history firm ly believes he took the only possi- ble course.
 q would do the same thing over again. Governor w. A. Comstock said to-day.
 At 2 a. m. on February IA, in the massive directors room of the Union Guardian Trust company in Detroit, Governor Comstock signed a drastic eight day bank holiday proclamation that marked the be- ginning of the present nation- wide moratorium.
 Comstock believes developments of the last 21 days quicken the pulse of economic recovery and place the nations financial struc. ture on a firmer foundation:
 .'T faced the most difficult de. cision of my life three weeks age this morning, just before signed the proclamation which closed Michigan banks during an eight day moratorium" he told the United Press to-day.
 S11Co tHCH AldNC sONSA moments when I have fiinched al the thought of the results of that act. I have always, however, been able to calm that feeling with the assurance that was merely an impersonal agent of government.
 Consider what would have hap pened had the moratorium not been declared. One of the large financial houses of Detroit, a part of a powerful group operating throughout the state. would have closed its doors.
 "The rest of the day would have seen bank after bank in Michigan stripped of its cash and liquid re- serves by panicky customers and turned into empty shells contain ing only frozen assets for the small, uninformed depositor.
 within three days the pan.c would have spread across the na- tion more rapidly than the mora toria. The result would have been nationaal chaos with billions oi dollars in securities thrown upon on already flooded market by bank failures.
 Tt would have been two or three years before we could have begun to recover from that disaster.
 To-day practically every bank in the country is in as sound a condition as it was three weeks ago. Six months from now-cer- tainly not more than a year-and we will be operating at norma and in the meantime the banks will have weathered the storm"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-08
Middletown Fails To Pass Sentence
 On Accused Youth
Pals --RngIeader Believed to Be "Under COver Man in City For Federal Agents Suspected of Making Purchases and Furnishing Evidence

Since his arrest Hodges has been in almost constant company of state troopers. He has "con- fessed" to more than IF burglaries, according to the local police and has implicated one or two business men as having received or pur- chased stolen goods.
 A sensational development Is ex- pected in the case which is likely to result in more serious charges and perhaps arrests. Hodges was suspected of being an 'undercover" man in Waterbury for federal agents. He is suspected of having made number of purchases and to have furnished evidence which re- suited in arrests for violation of the prohibition law.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-08
Motor Vehicle Hearing In
 City Court On March IA

The following persons have been notified to attend a motor vehicle hearing in the city court room on Tuesday, March IA: Angelo Mas tropietro, 34 Riverside street: Charles Strickulis, S51 Bank street; Armond Ghertler, 233 Willow street; Victor Normanden. AT East Main street; Vincent Krewicki. Canal street. PIantsville, Raymond Jacquemin. RED No. 2. Harwinton: Richard F. Cook, 120-04 New York Blvd, Jamacia, l.. l.. N. Y.