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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18

(COnIlnueQ rom rage l,D jection and sentenced the youth to 10 years in the Cheshire Reforma- tory. An appeal to the supreme court was taken from the sentence by Attorney Gager. He argued that it was a case for the juvenile court authorities. Juvenile author ities came into the case and as- sisted in the appeal.
 The supreme court in a lengthy decision, upheld Attorney Gager and ordered the sentence passed by Judge Peasley revoked.
 From One to Another
 Ebert was then sent to the Mer- iden Reform School for Boys, where the authorities immediately transferred him to the Cheshire Reformatory. He was then 16 years of age. He served IS months In Cheshire and was then placed on parole.
 The offense for which he is serv- ing time now is the theft of an aus tomobile in Pennsylvania. Virginia authorities invoked the Federal law pertaining to the transportation Of stolen goods from one state to another. and the disposition of his case was made In the federal courts In Virginia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
JURY FIXER HAS
 BEEN IDENTIFIED

Boston, Dec 18-(UP)-John J. Donnelly, serving long state pris- on term as a jury-fixer, today stood identified as the man who paid two jurors small sums of money to i'm f1uence their verdicts in civil cases. The Identification was made by the two jurors at yesterdays open ing session of the rehearing of dis barmert proceedings against Lowell A. Mayberry, Boston lawyer. May berry, counsel for the plaintiffs in two cases cited by the jurors, is accused of conspiring with Don- nelly to fix purors to bring in yer diets favorable to his clients. Carl M. Kohler of Rosindale identified Donnelly as the man who paid him $50 after requesting a $5,000 verdict for the plaintiff. James B. McCann of Jamaica
 Plain identified Donnelly as the man who paid him $25 after re- questing an $8.000 verdict for a client of Mayberry.
 The hearing is, before Justice Henry T. Lummus of the state su- preme court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18

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 The fire was discovered by 8 resident of Plymouth street, who saw flames squirting from the win dows of the chemical laboratory on the third floor. Extreme cold handicapped firemen.
 The school, located on Washing ton street, was one of the most modernly- equipped buildings of its kind in the state. Accommodating pupils from both Abingdon and North Abingdon, it had an enroll ment in excess of $50.
 Behind the school is stadium and elaborate athletic plant.
 The school board announced an emergency session for later to-day to consider plans for housing the students until the school can be replaced.
 The school contained 15 class rooms, an auditorium, gymna- sium, the principals office, a lab oratory and storeroom.
 No night Natchman was em- ployed and so far as was known there was no one in the building when the fire started. Richard Mercy, history teacher, reported he passed the school shortly before the fire broke out but noticed nothing unusual. School Superintendent Christie A. Record said he had no idea what caused the fire.
 It was believed State Fire Detec- tive Robert E. Mott of Worcester, who investigated the Fitchburg high school fire and considered q theory that a firebug was re- spohsible, might come here to view the ruins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
Old Guard Won The
 State Senate Fight
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1 the "old guard" leaders, went solid for Hagearty. Other leaders of the
 Told guard" include Lieutenant- lGovernor- Elect Frank Hayes of this city and former National Commit teeman Thomas J. Spellacy oi | Hartford.
 Whether or not Senator Hag- earty will be the majority leader oi I the senate remains to be seen. None of the parties in the 1885 senate
 have majority, but the democrats have r votes to the republicans 15 and the socialists three. In view of the lack of a majority, the caucus last night named Gov i, ernor Cross, Mayor Hayes and State Chairman J. Francis Smith,
 the latter also of this city, a com-
 mittee of three to do any negotiat- ing with other parties looking to securing a majority to insure or ganization of the senate by the democrats.
 State Chairman Smith opened last nights session and then
 turned the chair over to Senator Thomspon. Senator O'Connell act ed as secretary.
 Who They Are
 Senator Devlin, who is the dem- ocratic choice for president-pro- tempore, is the senior democrat in the 1895 senate with the exception of Senator Lawlor of this city. Senator Hagearty is one of the three democratic senators who two years ago swung over to the re- publican side in the famous "judgeship deal". Ex-Senator Cooney, who was chosen for clerk, was also a member of the judge ship deaP.
 The caucus went on record as recommending William l.. Conley of Bridgeport for the assistant
 clerkship. The clerk has the
 power of naming the assistant,
 hence the recommendation. MT Conley was a member of the last
 session of the senate but was de- feated in the recent election by one
 of the socialist senators--elect. Another meeting of the demo-
 cratic side of the senate will take place before the 1885 session opens on January 9th to consider vari- ous matters of importance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18

New York, Dec 17--one of the oyltstanding developments in mod orn medicine has been the steady and phenomenal declie in the death rate from pernicious Rnemia, according to statisticians of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Go. They point to the records of that Company to show that, since 1926, when the discovery of the liver Treatment was made by this years Nobel prize winners in medicine, the rate has been cut nearly in half to the lowest figure ever re- corded for the disease.
 "The award of the Nobel prize in medicine to the three American Physicians - Doctors George R. Minot, William P. Murphy and George H. Whipple-for their work on pernicious anemia," the statisticians say, focuses attention on one of the great American con- tfibutions to recent medical Science. These workers found that this disease, often fatal hitherto. could be controlled successfully by Feeding liver to patients"
 %+ In discussing the efforts of this Important medical discovery, the current issue of the insurance company's statistical bulletin says:
 Hast year witnessed the lowest death rate from pernicious anemia among the company's many mill Hons of industrial policyholders since records of this disease first became available in 1921. The Standardized death rate. 20 per 100, ,00O in 1883, was little more Than half the figure prevailing in the six years prior to the discovery in 1926 of the usefulness of liver in the treatment of pernicious anemia. Immediately following this discovery the death rate from the disease declined very rapidly,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18

The electric institute, presumably bidding for support of other indus tries, warned that "what the pow CT of government can do to one industry, can likewise be visited upon any other form of business" >> The attack on the IVA followed closely reports of progress toward an understanding between Pres ident Roosevelt and individual members of the power industry. Several have been recent visitors at the White House.
 McCarter, however, was frank ly pessimistic over the outlook. "I do not come in any spirit of antag- onism," he told MT Roosevelt, "but am filled with anxiety over the grave crisis which now confronts this industry, and I reflect the opinion of many thousands of per- sons throughout the country"
 The power commission, in its re- ply said the grave crisis which now causes MT McCarter such con- cern had it's origin when the lead CTS of the industry were in full con- trol of it's policies and plans.
 "It was then that the abuses and acts were perpetrated which MT McCarter now says cannot be de- fended', " the commission retorted.
 "The investigations of the federal trade commission show that they were not, as MT McCarter says. the exception and not the rule.' On the contrary, they permeated the industry"
 Only Got Fair Return
 McCarter contended that an overwhelming percentage" of power companies are subject to state regulation and that the com panies only have sought to earn, or have been allowed to earn. flair return upon the capital devoted by them respectively to the service Of the public"
 He pleaded that "the follies of the speculative era" were not con"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
FIRE CAPTAIN FALLS INTO PIT z.

tcontinued from Page 1) battled the blaze in the compara- lively f1imsy frame structure and managed to prevent the fire from Spreading to nearby houses. One side of the two story wooden Structure was almost completely sgutted by the flames, but valuable nachinery in the building was un- Harmed.
 Directed by Acting Deputy Mar stin Campion, the firemen confined Ihe blaze to the side of the build Ing and protected the nearby homes from the spread of the fire. .Firemen were out on the call from s3:02 to 5:14.
 The syrup room of the bottling splaut, on the second floor felt asnast of the force of the fire. This -damage, together with the damage 10 the building, made up most of The loss, which is covered by in Surance.
 . Fire Marshal Dennis J. Lahey ans his staff this morning began -thair investigation, seeking the earjse of the fire. Indications point to defective wiring as the probable cause.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
P Pernicious .Anernia Death Rate Declines
liver Treatment Discovery Cuts Figure in Half Since l926-HeIps to PrOlOng Lives of Many Patients

and in recent years has huctuatcd slightly above the minimum level recorded last year. This improve ment in the death rate is all the more remarkable because prior to the discovery of liver therapy the mortality from the disease had been rapidly increasing"
 Among the interesting points in connection with the improvement in the pernicious anemia death rate is the fact that, while former ly, among white persons, the mor- tality of females exceeded that of males by over 50 per cent, the ex- perience in recent years has shown little difference between the two rates. "In both sexes, generally speaking" the bulletin explains, ''the younger the age the greater has been the improvement, but substantial decreases have occurred at every age"
 Declaring that the outlook for persons suffering from pernicious anemia Is now ''unquestionably favorable" it is explained that some notable advances in the liver method of treating the disease have been made by means of liver injections. While, at first, the treat ment consisted of the feding. daily of raw liver, patients now receive the treatment in a less distasteful manner by means of injections of liver extract, which has been de- veloped to a point where it need be taken usually not oftener than once every two to four weeks.
 Liver treatment of pernicious anemia," the statisticians stress, "has done far more than merely prolong the lives of patients. It has restored their health and their ability to work. Persons with the disease may now look forward to a relatively normal life. Death, when 1t occurs, is now usually due to causes other than pernicious ane- mia '
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18

ing also favored ex-Senator Joseph Cooney of Hartford for the post of clerk. The fight came on the question of majority leader with the "old guard" and new guard" lines being definitely drawn for the first time since some time before the New London conven- ton of last September.
 Governor Cross, before last nights caucus, came out point blank for Blackall. T favor John Blackall who, I feel, is best quali- fled for that important place" he said. His endorsement fell on deaf ears as far as the "old guard" was concerned, however.
 The "old guard" was definitely behind Senator Hagearty. His election as leader was predicted almost two weeks ago in the Democrat. The vote on the leader was:
 For Hagearty Senators Rob- ert R Claffey and Cornelius D. Shea of Hartford, Senator Ha- gearty of New Britain, Matthew A: Daly, Samuel H. Malkan, Edmund R. Gebhardt and Raymond J. Dev- lin of New Haven, George T. Cui- hane of Waterbury and Anthony Wayne O'Connell of Norwich.
 For Blackall = Senators Black all of Hartford, Julius c. Stremlau of Meriden. Joseph H. Lawlor of Waterbury, J. Otis Fox, Jr. of Putt nam, Arthur T. Kelly of Williman- tic, Francis T. Hogan of Torring- ton, Harvey l.. Thompson of Mid- dletown and Edwin R. Dimock of Mansfield.
 Blackall Lost Home Support
 It will be noted that Senator Blackall did not have the backing of his brother senators from Hart ford and also that Senator Devlin lined up with the "old guard" sem ators. New Haven, home of ex- Mayor David E. Fitzgerald. one of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
IAOUEDUCT HELP | TO SEA FIGHTS
Italy's Visitors To-day Dee light in Seeing Famous
 Ruins

Washington (UP)-A special laqueduct had to be built to care for the ancient Romans mimic sea fights, according to a booklet is- sued by the Carnegie Institution. When the fun-loving Romans turned from chariot racing and bloody gladiatoria1 contests to the new novelty of sea battles on in closed lakes or flooded arenas, the Aqua Alsietina was built te bring enough additional water to float the ships.
 Rival fleets were manned by criminals or prisoners of war. Ere quently they fought until one side was exterminated amid the cheers of the bloodthirsty spectators. The Aqua Alsietina was the sev- enth of the eleven great aqueducts which was built by the Romans during the five centuries that they ruled the ancient, world. The first was started 312 years before Christ and the last completed about 226 AID.
 Visitors to Italy to-day drive along the Appian Way for miles just outside Rome and see the ruins of the Aqua Appia, first Ro- man attempt to bring water to their city. It was modelled after underground sewers which had been discovered by the Romans some years earlier.
 The Virgins Aqueduct" was built in 19 BIG. to bring in needed waters for the expanding public baths which the Romans favored. These baths were much like a combination of present day Y. M. c. As club rooms rather than strictly bathing rooms.
 This aqueduct was named after the Vestal Virgins, who were the priesthood charged with caring for the sacred fire and sacred water of Roman religion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
TEN FAMILIES IN
 RUSH FROM FIRE

Brockton, Mass, Dc IS. (UP)- Ten families were routed from a tenement block early to-day by a two-a1arm fire.
 Bremen and Police rescued Mir and Mrs Anthony Garauskas and their four daughters from the third-floor porch where they were driven in their night clothes by dense smoke. Authorities reported the six were nearly overcome and, after being carried down ladders. they were given first-aid treatment at a neighbours home.
 The fire started in drug store on the street level. The drug store, owned by Adam Yesekevitch, was destroyed.
 John Rapacheck, who said he was aroused by breaking of glass as though someone were forcing entry into the drug store, discov- cred the flames and sounded the alarm. Damage was estimated at $4,200.
 Toothbrushes from Japan dom- ;pate fbo market in Cuha
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18

(Continued from Page 1.) start. Uncle Harry also stated that it is, possible little Sonny La Flamme, featured. soloist in the kiddie afternoon program over WATR will be on the stage to sing couple of solos for the boys and girls. All in all, it is shaping up as great time for the boys and girls Saturday morning.
 Food for the Hungry
 There is no admission to be charged for the show. The boys and girls will be admitted upon presenting at the box office, some kind of food stuff. such as can of corn, bottle of catsup. peck ot potatoes, box of chocolates, jar of jelly-in fact, anything that IS edible, but non-perishable, will be accepted at the theater.
 The Elks' charity committee, headed by Chairman John B. Bull ger and Robert F. Birt, have mace arrangements for removing the food from the lobby of the theater to the Elks hall. The Same system that was in effect last year, when the distribution of food baskets was made to poor families, will be followed again this year.
 MT Birt will have charge Of a staff of men who vii. cart he food to the hall. Here it will be packed into baskets. Those families who have been presented with tickets have been notified to call at the Elks hall. on the north side en- trance (the driveway between .iie
 Here the baskets will be given out upon presentation of the tick cts.
 Last year, the lobby of the the. ater was packed high with bags oi food. The committee hopes the pile will be higher this saturoay, So. come on you boys and girls, and get your food ready. You ar, go- ing to have a great time. and at the same time. take part in char ita ble program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
FOUND DEAD IN CELLAR

Bolton, Dec. IS - (UP) - The body Of Edward Brown, 66, was found yesterday in the cellar Of the home Of his aunt, MiahomInh Brown. with two bullet holes ln hlh head. Medical Examiner w. !, Tinker said no committed suicide with a .e9 ealibre revolver, He TO: sided in woonsockei. R. fp until year ago,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
ACTRESS ANGRY
 OVER PICTURE

Boston, Dec. 1S-(UP)-Miss Fofo Luka of New York City, who edscribes herself as dramatic ac- tress, seeks $50,000 damages charging that her picture was dis played with those of Burlesque queens in front of the Park theater.
 She said she was with the Ath- enian Theatrical company, never had appeared in Burlesque, and never had played at the Park theater.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
Test Your Knowledge

1. What is the common name for acetyLsaicylic acid?
 ?. For what is Richard Trevithick famous? 3. The eruption of which volcano destroyed the cities of POmpeii and Herculaneum in 79 A. D.? 4. What and where Is Spuyten Duyvil?
 5. In what part of the world are birds known as rhea native?
 6. What river forms part of the boundary between the U. S. and Mexico?
 2. What s an assay office?
 8. Who was August strindberg? . Q. What Is the name for the transmission of qua. tes or characteristics, mental and physical from par' ents to offspring?
 10. Name the speaker Of the house Of representa-. lives in the fast congress. TURN TO PAGE 2s FOR CORRECT ANSWERS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18

Tokio, Dec. IS = (UP) = The Japanese government sent instruc- tions to it's London barley dele- gates tonight presenting a basis for continuing the naval conver- sations, the Nippon Dempo News Agency understood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18

The 0reek philosopher, Asisi0iis, believed that women should marry nf ik to go years Of age, bht q ilhn should wait until he had reached p9,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
Every Accident

EVERY automobile accident caused by someone violating the rules of safe driving by failing take proper Precaution.
 Falling to observe traffic sgnas-beating Ishscitting corners ignoring slow thrtssreet signals running around other easure be that the car is in proper ccnditon-and many other causes
 No how cautious you may be- consider the other dHver. He may be careless or, emergency do the> ~ropg thing Accidents do happeT daily They always somebody's fault
 Y0u can lessen the number of accidents, or their likelhood by observing the rules of safe driving You make t much easier financially, on yourself and family by feing protected In case an accident does happen Co y0m. How By taking out one Of our etOOOO Community Service Limited Accident poiiccs-bcfoFe it's too atci Is4'ltaNnN t .io. t@INf4t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
WILEY HILBERT IS
 SENT TO PRISON

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18

Toothbrushes from Japan dom- mate the market in Cuba.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
ANOTHER HIGH
 SCHOOL BURNED

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
CHILDREN WILL
 HELP FEED NEEDY

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18

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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-03-16
REPORT DUE ON
SAUNDERS CASE
Mather's Sanity Findings
Will Be Described by
AIieniStS.

Findings of the sanity eXamina-
ton of Theodore Mathers, alleged
slayer in the $40 murder of the Rev.
Gaylord V. Saunders, former Wa
bash minister, will be heard this
afternoon before Criminal Judge
Frank P. Baker.
DR.. E. Rogers Smith and DR. Muir
ray De Almond, aheniSts appointed
by the court to conduct the exami-
nation. are expected to take the wit
ness stand and report results OF
their examination of Mathers.
Mathers. Mrs. Neoma Saunders,
the slain ministers widow, who is
alleged to have plotted the murder,
and Masil Roe, business college
friend of the minister. are charged
with the murder. All three entered
pleas of not guilty.
Judson L. Stark. Mathers' at
torney. has entered an insanity plea
for his client.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-03-16
COPS SECRETIVE ON
BUNK QUESTIONING
Whereabouts of Deputy Are
Not Disclosed.

Repeated rumors that Ernest
Bunk. Lake county deputy sheriff,
who figured in the Jail escape by
John DilHnger, was brought to, In
dianapolis under heavy guard last
night under mysterious circum-
stances were met with, denials by
authorities today.
Bunk is reported to have been
placed in city prison last night
Chief Mike Morrissey was slightly
evasive, but when pressed, said
Bunk was not in city prison this
morning. Asked if he had been
there last night, Chief Morrissey
said:
Ask me no questions and I'll tell
you no lies
Statehouse officials also refused
to admit any knowledge of Bunk
being brought here.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-03-16
BIDS ARE
SOUGHT BY CITY
Works Board Issues Order
for New Contract in
Next Year.

Bids for a new light contract for
the city of indianapolis were or
dered today in a resolution passed
bv the board of works.
The present ten-year light con-
tract with the indianapolis Power
and Light Company expires in
April, 1885. BY law. the board is
required to advertise for bids one
year prior to the expiration OF
existing contracts.
Mayor Reginald H. Sullivan said
TODAY that the city probably would
not enter into another long-term
contract with the utility company.
With conditions in an unsettled
state, it would be unwise for the
city to be bound by q contract for
such a long period of time" the
mayor asserted.
The city may enter into a con-
tract for a one, three, five or ten
year period.
In the event that the city did not
sign another contract at the expi-
ration of the present one, the pub
lie service commission probably
would set the rates for Indianapolis
the mayor pointed out.