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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-17

(. Washington, May 17.-UP)- Comparative armaments figures disclose that the frightening spec ire of Germany arms equality Is largely theoretical. It would re- uuire years of undestricted building for, Germany to approximate the military forces of France and Eng land.
 Reliable sources give following figures:
 Land armies-Germany 99.191 officers and men; France 522, 1000: Great Britain 1S3.000 (not fnclud- ing territorial armies).
 Military air forces-Germany, none; France 1.s47 planes Cat hcme); Great Britain 1,434 planes (not including planes attached to the fleet.
 Navies-Germany 150.000 tons. Including six battleships, six cruis- aers, and 25 destroyers and torpedo boots: France 62s.603 tones. in- scluding nine battleships, 23 cruis- ers. 31 destroyers. 61 torpedo boats. and no submarines; Great Britain 1,250,247 tons. including IS battleships. six aircraft carriers. 53 cruisers. 164 destroyers and GA Submarines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-17
BARK EMPLOYE IS SENTENCED
 TO FIVE YEARS

Providence, R. l.. May 17-(UP) --0ne bank employe was imprison- ed and another indicted here today in connection with alleged defalca- tions exceeding $s0,00O.
 Ernest Grenier. 57, of Pawtucket. chief clerk of the, savings depart ment of the Slater branch of the Industrial Bank & Trust company, pleaded guilty to an indictment charging him specifically with the misapplication of $12.000 in bank funds. Federal Judge Ira Lloyd Let's sentenced him to five years in the federal penitentiary at Lew isburg. Pa. Actual defalcations in this case totaled .$66,000. it was charged.
 Another Industrial Bank & Trust company employe, Basil K. Major. 40, assistant manager of the Wick ford branch, was named in an in- dictment charging the misapplica- ton of $14,217 in bank funds. He left this Jurisdiction two months and a capias has been issued for his arrest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-17
THEY COULDN'T
 PAY MORE THAN S2OR $3AWEEK

Bangor, Pa, May 17--(UP)- Shirt manufacturers who pay 15- year.old girls and boys as low as s2 and ss a week in Lehigh Valley sweatshops told Gov Pinchot's in- vestigating committee that the blame could be placed on the un- fair competition of southern mills.
 Operators explained that be- cause of the low price at which they were forced to sell their prod ucts they were unable to pay more for labor. The commission sym pathized with their position.
 Within the next two weeks. the commission will make its report to the governor. The findings WI, form the foundation for social legislation against child labor which the governor expects to present to the next session of the general assembly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-17
DEM0LAY PICKS THIS CITY FOR CONVENTION
Annual Two Day
 Session Will Be
 Held Here In June
Plans to Be Completed at West Haven TO-night- Doric Chapter to Exemplify Degree 1here-Fieid Day to Be One Feature of Local COnclaye

Buckingham in Bridgeport last year.
 Al street parade is also planned for the occasion, while Saturday afternoon at Hamilton park the delegates will be entertained with a gala field day program. John Collins is in charge of the commit tee on arrangements.
 Tonigbts visit of the local dele gation to West Haven will be re- turn visit for one made by the down state chapter to this city ear Her this season for the purpose or exemplifying the second degree.
 The program tonight will also include a presentation Of officiai naval pictures which will be des- cribed by a member of the Now Haven Recruiting station. At the conclusion of the ceremonies re- treatments will be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-17
Fourteen Year
 Old Pupil Won Spelling Prize

Hartford, Conn, May 17.-(UP) Because she was able to spell the word "antipodar' correctly, Florence R. Sullivan. 14. a pupil of the Immaculate Conception school, will ret a chance at the national spelling bee title and a trip to Washington.
 Miss Sullivan was the final sur vivor in the bee conducted by the Hartford Times. Twenty-eight quaIifiers started the finals last night. Before theNwinner was de- cided both Miss Sullivan and Mary Claffy, the runnerup, missed on the word "suppuration." Jacob Cohen placed third.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-17

Four miles of warehouses are used to store our tobaccos. The crops now in stor- age are worth about $7O.OOO,OOO most of it for Chesterfield Cigarettes.
 The Domestic kinds are packed away in wooden hogsheads that weigh 1000 pounds and stand as high as mans head.
 Like fine wine. tobacco improves with age.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-17
Professor Baker of London Wins
 Memorial Prize

New Haven, Conn, May 17.-- UP)--Tho Henry F. Rowland Me- ,morial prize, which consists of a medal and $1,500. will be awarded this year to Prof Philip J. Noel Baker. of London, 1t was an- pounced to-day by Dr James Row. land Angell. president of Yale.
 Prot Baker, whose undergradu- ate days were spent at Haverford college, in Pennsylvania. has had an outstanding career in both aca- demic and public life. He Is al present secretary to Arthur Hem derson. chairman of the disarma- ment conference.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-17
ODD FELLOWS CONVENE.

Middletown. Conn.,, May 17- (UP)-Members of the I. o. O. F., here from all parts of the state for their annual convention, held their first business session today. Edmund Pitzer. Stratford, was in line for elevation to the office of grand master. More than 2.00o delegates paraded last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-17
SPAIN COMING IN.

Madrid, May 17-(UP)-Spain soon will accept President Roose- velt's proposals for disarmament and economic peace, it was said on high authority todaQ.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-17
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

The following - marriage inten- tentions were filed today at the town clerks office: George E. Partiss of 265 Ham, iltcn avenue and Gladys Bradley of 331 North Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-17
put away for 30 months

So after our buyers select, from the various markets, the right kind of tobacco for Chesterfield, we put it away for 30 months or more to become mellow and sweet.
 This ageing process is expensive, but there is no shortcut to make tobaccos mild- er--to make them taste better. It just takes money and time to make Chester6elds.
Evening star., 1933-12-03

-F.fshban"
Thank you Your hand, please
Extraordinary! Unique!" Dave exclaimed,
There is nothing Well well, I never-wait!
All. Absurdly simple after all. But it is
rather" he hesitated, looking with COM
passion at the owner Of the hand mo, I
don't think had better go on"
60 on. Go on" came from about him.
IF you insist" responded Dave, with reluo-
tance. This is an unmistakable case of gall
loping imbecility. which gathers momentum as
1t progresses. How far it has gone it is i'm
possible to say, pretty far should judge vio-
lent insanity is not far in the future. Sorry,
but you would have the truth"
With another glance of pity at the freckled
youth he rose and walked to the far end Of the
far table The golden head bent more closely
over its book.
Your hand, please" said Dave, at the same
time securing the one which lay on the table.
"Quiet" Dave prompted, the captive hand
unavailingly tried to escape. "Ah, very in
teresting. Very interesting nature bounte-
ously endowed. A personality Of promise. Un-
fortunately the heart line is very faint, almost
non-existent. Which explains the absence of
the softer feminine qualities That Is ALL No,
hold on. Here is something concrete.
You will propose to the man of your choice.
And-dear, dear, I am sorry--he will refuse
you"
Dave left the room. Four people in it we're
not smiling.
4 AISS SPINSTER did not show UP for
lunch next day. She lay PROSTATE with a
sick headache. Dave smiled
When she continued her absence throughout
the evening meal and was reported to be in
terrible pain, his smile became less spontan-
eous. He had heard Of the effects of mental
suggestion.
When young Fishball endeavored to eat his
soup with fork and would not be dissuaded
from this difficult task. the smile vanished
altogether.
That night chastened Mr.. Hardy slowly
removed his clothes preparatory to going to
bed Remorse barred the tip of an ugly fang
as he recalled the part Whitaker had played
Or rather the part he had not played. The
man had sat through the entire repast glow
ering morosely at his plate different Whit
taker from the aggressive individual Of yes
terday.
Dave was half through shaving the following
morning before he remembered his troubles
Presently, In chastened frame Of mind, he
went down to meet them like a man.
The first one passed him by, chin in air.
as though he did not exist. That was June
Winter, all in green and gold.
The second trouble, Whitaker, slouched
Evening star., 1933-12-03

Il said I fancy you are familiar with Karl
Marx I just feel you Oh absolutely"
The repetition Of his own idiotic phrase plus
, the hunch that the accompanying gayety
possessed an unnecessarily derisve note awaS-
ened something in Dave. The muscles along
his jaw knotted.
Karl Marx?" he said calmly. Karl and
are just a couple Of pals. Still prefer Harpo.
He doesn't talk so much"
He thought he heard faint gurgle from
the far end Of the far table. but he had no
time to look In that direction. The citizen
across the way merited his undivided atten-
ton.
That individual, momentarily chilled by the
cold CLINT, recovered his equilibrium. He ad-
dressed the room at large.
Il vote We make this one of our occult eve
nings. Especially in honor Of the keen men,
tality which has been added to our circle"
"Oh absolutely" shouted Freckles.
ut shall be most Illuminating. For
discern psychic quality in Mr.. Hardy. Don't
you agree with me, June?"
The golden head lifted.
"Oh absolutely"
This was the last straw. She too! No one
observed the disillusionment that cut to Dawes
soul. No guessed that he began to see red.
Yet both these things happened
Its odd that you should say that" he re-
marked quietly. Il am rather psychic, fact
which has been of considerable assistance In
my long study of palmistry. Let me see your
hand!'
He reached across the table and seized a
none too clean paw, dragging its owner half
out Of his chair. For a minute or two he
studied the griny object.
"Um, exactly what I expected" he said at
last. Science confirms mere intuition. An
inadequate brain vainly trying to grasp funda-
mental verities. Result chaos and clustering
self assertion which may pass in il-informed
circles for intelligence. Let us see-the life
lhe-ah, no, there is no use. In fact MI"
WHITAKER"
whitaker, there is no use bothering at ALL
You will die before the year is out, probably
long before And you will die by your own
hand" ..-.->
Another gurgle came from the far table, but
It's import one way or the other was of no
further concern to Dave He was through
with all that S.,
He gazed searchingly at the frowsy spinster
In your case" he said, "let us rely entirely
on the psychic. All! Elementary, this. A plain
example of self-indulgence. You talk too
much, you eat too much, you are too much.
As result of your excesses you will soon be
the victim of sick headaches. You will also
but the personality under discussion is unin-
teresting. observe traces of boredom among
the audience"
He surned to the freckled young man.
Evening star., 1933-12-03

FORTH head sunk between despone neient shouI
He made for the lake
Dave followed at q distance His qJ
reached the shore and sank upon an ej
cask which showed earmarks of having
used as q buoy upon occasion. Dave wad
from behind bush. Whitaker sighed
enormous sigh and slowly pulled his hand
his pocket. Something black and metallic
shiny gittered In the sun. The hand roJ
Dave rushed forward and caught the arm
in time. He threw the weapon far intd
lake.
Now look here. old man." he said, Don
an ass. What said last night was all al
I don't know thing about paimistry'
"Oh. yes you do" Whitaker interrll
II see it all SO clearly now-I must find,
Other-ah! Thank God I can't swim"
The man was quicker than he lookAl
was halfway down the swimming pier d
Dave got started.
Dave dived But nothing was to be n
though he explored deeply. With lungs d
ing when he returned for air, he saw Y
takers head submerged five yards in thd
posite direction. Odd that Must be curl
Dave went under once more. This tin /
grabbed at dark object below him and
ceeded in getting a handful of untidy
Together they came up. Whitaker CONNIE
to struggle. Dave got one arm out of
and brought home a forceful little hook
chin. Whitaker subSided After that ID
easy.
Dave clambered ashore He laid bis
burden over the cask and began to roll
sound seemed to come from the busf
stif1ed choke. Dave glanced up. He ha&
impression that Miss Spinster and Mr..
ball were there, watching, and he thoug
saw the corner Of a green smock. Mons
AL keyed up and Imagination running riG
But he hadn't been mistaken about the
smock. For there was June Winter beside .
That was awfully brave of you," she s.
Was that sincere emotion in her vol
further ridicule? What did he care any
''Oh, yeh?" he replied brusquely, "Ths
\A/HTTTAKER appeared to be remar
w cheerful after having undergone 81
narrowing experience. Much relieved
left to change into dry clothes. In the HI
encountered the gangly servant
did he get cramp?" inquired the lat
NO. said Dave, "he can't swim"
The gangly one placed huge red hand
his mouth.
"K-k-k-Kuk!" he gurgled.
Whats ailing you?" Dave asked in al
noyed tone
"K-k-k!' continued the other, simultane
clutching Dawes damp sleeve and urging
by much head-nodding TO follow downstai
' In the little Office back of the counte
Evening star., 1933-12-03
Dave the Palmlst
By Stuart Benson : g, 81
".~sf g..
One of The Star Magazines
First-Run Stories. 4
By Stuart Benson

-HE taxi drew up before Peeping Inn.
Dave Hardy descended, heavy
suit case in one hand and a golf bag
in the other. At this moment some-
thing green and yellow popped out
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-17
WATERBURY TO
 HAVE ITS DAY IN ASSEMBLY
Many Bills in Regard to City Will Be Discussed and Set Aside for Action Next Week
By WILLIAM J. MORIARTY (Dclnocrat Stan Man)

State Capitol. Hartford Conn. February 17--- Especial to the Dem ocrnt) )--Thursday March 2. hhs been designated as Waterbury dny by the legislative finance commit tee. On that day hearings will bc held on various bills concerning the city'a finances and charter changes are scheduled to be considered.
 The measures include one intro. duccd by Hep John D. Thoms or Waterbury allowing use of uncx- pended balances In bridge bond funds for maintenance of bridges In Waterbury. There are several bridge bond funds in existence in waterbury with unexpended bal- ances left after completion of the project. Under the law the city cannot use these for any other pur.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-17
MIAMI DOCTORS
 TO TEST SANITY
 OF ZANCARA
Lawyers for the Attempt. ed Assassin Have Asked Medical Board to Name the Physicians

Miami. Fla, Feb IT, -(UP)--~Gi' useppe Zangara. whose hate com. piex impclied him to try to Kill President Elect Franklin D. R0osc- welt Wednesday night, will he given u sanity test by two Miami physi- clans.
 Counsel for the little Italian bricklnyer announced thls after noon that while their client ap- pearcd to be sharp minded" and outwardiy sane. they would ask the Miami medicais association to name two doctors to conduct the exam. inNtIor.
 Their purpose was to leave no ioopholc in the legal processes by which there could be ground for charges that Nangarn was heinz "raitroaded" by the authorities.
 Meanwhile. Mayor Anton j. Ger mnk of Chicago. and Mrs Joseph II, Oil, two of the victims of the attack on Mr Roosevelt. continued 10 rest easily at the Jackson Me. morial hospital. Mrs Gill under. went n second blood transfusion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-17
Bone Dry Arkansas
 Members Voted Six
 To One For Repeal
House Only Needs Six Votes to Put It Over and Leaders See in the Action of Arkansas the End of the Law
WET FORCES ARE READY TO
 PASS IT OVER TO STATES

Washington, Feb 17-(UP)-Congressiona approval Of prohbition repeal to-day became virtual certainty
 The hitherto bonedry state of Arkansas provided the momentum which convinced leaders that Monday chamber will follow the lead of the senate and vote o send the prohibition question back to the states.
 Meeting formal state the Arkansas delegation of seven members voted six to for the Blaine repeal amendment passed yesterday by the senate The vote does not bind the lone dissenter to support repeal
 House leaders, the basis of the earlier repeal votes needed o win over only members the anprOhibon. st side to provide the necessary twohrds majority for proval of constitutional amendment This margin is pro- by the action of southern states representatives
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-17
Judge Peasley Allows Them to Accept First Mortgage on Property Assessed at $1O,OOO for Note of $7,8OO.- Tracy Bros Receivers Ordered Not to Sell

The receiver for the Merchants Trust Company was instructed to accept a first mortgage in settle- ment Of a note owed the closed bank, at hearing before Judge Frederick M. Peasley in superior court to-day. Attorney. Francis T.. Reeves. counsel for the receiver ex- plained that one Samuel Goldman owed n note in the amount of $T,- 800 which he could not meet. He holds frs mortgage on property that is assessed in the amount of $10,00O which he is willing to turn over to settle his note with the Merchants Trust Company, MT Reeves said. Judge Pcasley ordered the mortgage accepted.
 In another rcceivership matter, Judge Peasley ordered the receiv- CTS for the Tracy Brothers Com pany not to accept a bid of $3,- 900 for piece of property in the Ira cy estate that is appraised at $5.- 600. He thought economic condi- tioiR might pick up later and ad- viscd the receivers. Judge T. ". Meyer and Attorney Michael J.. Galuilo, to hold on little while longer,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-17
HOUSE STARRED IS JUDCESHIPS
 FOR TUESDAY
Put on Calendar for Action Most of Cases Were in Hartford and Wind- ham Counties

Hartford, Conn. Feb 17--(UP) Although IS minor court judge ships were starred for action on the houso calendar today. action on them was put over until Tues day.
 Raymond A. Baldwin. majority leader. explained the general as sembly had agreed not to tako up controversial matters on Friday and moved the postponemcnt un- til next week.
 Most of tho judgeships were In Hartford and Windham counties. Among those whose names will be taken up Tuesday are: Mnhlon II. Geissler, judge city court. Putnam, Thomas F. Ryan, deputy city court judge, Putnam; Thomas A. Koat-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-17
VERDICT ON DEATH OF ERNIE SCHAAF
 f0-BE SENSATION

New York, Feb 17-UP)--The official verdict as to the direct cause ns to the death of Ernie Schaaf will be "something of a sensation" Dr Charles c. Norris. chief medical examiner. who Is convinced the fighter "died of na- tural causes" said to-day.
 The study of Schaafs cnse Is cX- pected to be completed in another day or two and probably will be nn- nounced on Monday, Dr Norris said.
 Schaaf's death was due more to m inability to lift up his arms quickly enough to protect himself than from any blow inflicted. Dr Norris said he believed. He said he was certain that there was no cen tral hcmorrhage nnd no fracture of the skull. There was, hc said. "a universal nattening of the brain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-17

n swelling of the brain which made mo suspicious when l examined him."
 Dr Norris is making Il micro scopic study and the final report will be released Monday. he indi- cated. He said that while he was not an expert on the condition of athletes he believed Schaaf was not In the best of shape on the night of his last fight with Primo Car ncra, largo Italian.
 Camera Telegram
 New York. Feb 17--uP)-The following telegram was sent to-day by Primo Carn>ru to Mrs Lucy Schnaf:
 "Thc dearest and most comfort ing thing l could have received was your telegram. Due to my very up set condition l could not attend the funeral of your son but my heart and soul are there with all of you.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-17
Merchants Trust Co. Receivers
 Are Instructed
WOUNDED ROOSEVELT BODY GUARD WELL
 KNOWN HERE

William Sinnott, a member of the police escort of former Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt, who was shot in the head in att tempting to protect the presi- dent-eleet at Miami, Florida. Wednesday evening, is we'll known to a number of Water burians. He is a cousin of Mrs Jane Schwartz of g East Farm street with whom he has visited on several occasions within the past few years.
 Sinnot is we'll known member of the New York police department. In recognition of his experience and because of a warm liking the president-eleet has for him he has been assigned as a personal guard for Mir Roosevelt. He has accompanied him on his various trips since his nomination and election. He is also expected to remain a member of his staff during Roosevelt's term as president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-17
CHAUFFEUR WAS ENLARGED OVER
 STERN REBUKE
He Killed Aged Woman Employer, W Ound d e d Sister and Then Turned the Gun on Himself

Bethlehem. N. IT,. February i1 - (Up) --- Enraged because she had rebuked him for drinking. h chauffeur killed his elderly cm- ployer, wounded her sister. then took his own life here last night.
 Thomas Lynch. 66. chauffeur and handyman for Mrs Jennie E. Hardy. 70, u widow. shot and killed her while she sat nt dinner, He then wounded her sister. Mrs Frank Colby. 8b. and fired several ineffective shots at hor son, Harry 21 ,
 Colby ran from the house ana returned with Police Chief George Underhlli. When Lynch saw them coming he turned the gun on him. self. Mrs Colby's wound was not serious.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-17
RIPPER" BILL
 IS COMING UP
 NEXT TUESDAY
Senator Joseph A. Hackett Introduced the Measure
 That Would Destroy
 This One=Sided Law
BY WILLIAM J. MORIARTY Democrat Staff Man)

State Capitol. Hartford, Conn, Feb 17--(Special to The Demo- craO On Tuesday, February 21, tho judiciary committee will hear the bill introduced by senator Jo- seph A. Racket of Waterbury which repeals the Lnrkin ripper" bill of 1931 demanding concur renee of the two judges of the court of common pleas of Waterbury in naming the prosecutor and clerk of that tribunal.
 The Hackett bill would repeal this statute and restore to the senior judge of the court the power of naming the court officials. The Waterbury common pleas court Is the only one in the state In which
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-17
HULL WAS WITH
 ROOSEVELT

Aboard Roosevelt Special. en- routo to Now York, Feb 17.--(UP) --prcsldent-clcct Roosevelt and Senator Cordcll Hull of Tennessee were believed to have reached n definite understanding today on the cabinet situation.
 Hull has been mentioned to be- como either secretary of state or secretary of treasury. lIe journey cd with Mir Roosevelt from Rich- mond, Va. to Washington, leaving tho train at tho capital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-17
BRIEFS ORDERED IN THE LAWLOR
 SUIT FOR NOTE
Many Attorneys Are Mixed Up in This Case That In- wolves the Sum of S85,OOO

Judge Frederick NJ. Pcasloy or dercd briefs to be filed by counsel in the caso of Michael l. t.hwlor against the Lincoln Land Co.,. fol- lowing n hearing in tho superior court this morning. Attorney Will liam F. 'rhoms and Attorney James M. Lynch appeared for tho defendants and Attorney Francis Y Guilfoilc represents the plnlntin,,
 The suit is ono based on alleged non payment of u note in tho amount of $S5.000 which tho plain tiffs claim is due and payable. The defendants named in the suit. be- sides tho Lincoln Land Go. arc George W. t'niion, Judge John r. (ContInued on Page D