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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18

How many Waterbury people rec member Denny Ryan, the old time acrobat. now one of the leading clowns of the Ringing circus, playing at Madison Square Garden in New York, and which will visit Waterbury some time during the summer. Not many we are sure, but there are some middle-aged residents who will recall his early days here when he appeared on the stage of the old. City Hall and the old rink, in his trapeze and bar work, as an attraction for the Sacred Heart church fair in it's early days of creation.
 Denny Ryan, as we. remember him, lived down around Pond street, and 40 years ago every boy and young man knew of his clev- erness on the bar. With the late Pat Cummings of Torrington, and the Shelvery brothers, plus Fash" Ladd, Beaulieu, Joe Knox and one or two others you could always find some of these fellows featur- ing the attractions at annual church fairs, and entertainments held in the above named public halls.
 Ryan, short of stature, did his stunts for years, first starting out with small organizations, and then gradually working in with Barnum and Bailey. For years he was one of the numerous performers with the "big show" And ever since he gave up his bar work, he has been playing the part of a clown. You have seen him for years except that he didn't make himself known.
 "Where are the friends and &C., quaintances of yesterday?'' he re- marked the last time he was in Waterbury. T don't see them; all dead, I guess; and the watch shop; what has become of that historic old institution? Where are those pretty girls we used to see going back and forth to this old concern which made Waterbury so famous throughout the world? The mis- take was made when they chang ed the name from Waterbury to New England, in my estimation" !"
 Every "kid" out east 40 years ago knew Denny Ryan. As we stated, they saw him every time
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(Continued from Page 1.) bodyguard secretaries and two fierce dogs.
 Regarding the February riots, Le Journal said that all through the riots, which brought 2O,O0O troops to the city to reinforce po- lice and republican guards, Trot- zky was kept advised Of develop
 ments by means of courlers using motor cars and motorcycles. It was understood that Trotzky would prefer to reside in Europe, but, failing that, he would try to go to North or South America. There was some indication that, the government was anxious to get Trotzky out of France before
 May day.
 He was told yesterday, after the cabinet decided to withdraw his residential permit and reinforce expulsion order originally passed 1 in 1916, that the government would like him to leave within two weks The 18th day from today is May ] the communist Labor day. 1 In France particularly there are sign sthat not only communists put OtncT OT6dHiZcu ClCuiChSoy III cluding scores of thousands of civil servants angry on pay cuts. May
 demonstrate in all French cities. The communistic general con- federation if united labor has call ed a general strike for May l. Communists generally were known to be seeking to take advantage of civil servants unrest by trying to 1 include in the biggest May day demonstrations ever held here. Police announced at noon that Trotzky had not advised them where he intended to go, and 1t seemed he had not found refuge. His associates intimated he hoped either Spain or Turkey might be his destination.
 Though anxious to get him out of the country, the government was inclined to await his voluntary
 departure rather than proceed to
 summary action.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
Waterbury RanksL Last 5 In Percentage Table
Receives Least State Aid Grants as Compared to
 Taxes Collected Prospect Leads List

Waterbury occupies the taiy end Df the list of cities and towns of Eonnecticut receiving state aid Ernntg figured on taxes collected, while Prospect occupies the num- Der one position on the record, 1t was disclosed to-day when figures, based on the 1882 records, were released. Nearly 50 small towns in the gtate in 1882 raised less from local tax sources than they ob- Eained as state aid while the large cities, including Waterbury, collected in local taxes from 90 to De per cent more than they re- peived from state aid sources.
 Prospect, with less than 600 population, leads the staet in the proportion of state aid received to local taxes collected. The percentage is 394.04, this figure reaching it's height because of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18

the event of war, and that one- ninth of the men are already in uniform.
 According to one expert, Soviet Russia has the largest number of men under arms in the world: The Soviet army is estimated at 1,300,- 000/ men, which in time of war could be swelled to 7500,000.
 In naval matters, Japan has made no secret of her desire for naval parity with Britain and the United States, and has built up to the extreme limit of treaty streng- tn.
 The United States congress re- gently authorized building up to treaty strength, involving the con- struction -of 102 .ships and LISA airplanes. -a
 The test of peace and the effi- cacy of the League of Nations probably will come next year, when the 1885 naval conference, the Saar pleziscite and the ter imitation of Germany's and Japan's withdrawal from the league come up. Peace is expected to be pre- served until then.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
AH Europe Excited
 Ouer The War Scare
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tour of Anthony Eden, lord privy seal, in behalf of the British plan for limitation, with moderate guar antees of French security. Hither- to unpublished documents also will be included.
 War preparations are being and will continue to be rushed, not only in Europe but in the rest of the world. No one expects war imme- diately, but the "war scare" head lines which have been blazoned in the press for months are taken more seriously by statesmen than many people realize.
 Nations Budget For Arms
 Almost every nation of conse- quence has budgeted for increased naval, military or air expendi- the bold German military budget but Britain, France, Japan, the other nations have increased their defensive preparations.
 Spain is not considered an im- portant military power, but an $11 100000 naval construction pro- SA bAAA 10 oPebiAA . oho W Sh " eAAS Ns~v V of war fears.
 There are other concrete ex- 1 amples of the war fears.'
 l, Tiny Switzerland, host to the
 world disarmament conference and an outstanding exponent of peace and neutrality, has fallen into step. Uneasy over the impending failure of the arms conference and fright |ened over the possible invasion of her soil if Europe again goes to war, Switzerland has voted approx imately $25,000,000 to ,modernize her military establishment.
 More than half of the Swiss ap- propriation will be used for new arr tillery and munitions.
 Britain to Double Force Britain is expected soon to be- gin to double the strength of her military and naval air force. The disarmament conference is re- garded here as dead, and not even the pacifist sections of the labor party are content to allow Britain to lag in fifth or sixth place among
 the air forces of the world. The British have come to realize that
 the imaginary safety of their tight little isle" vanishes before the threat from the air. Four million peace time" sol
 diers, armed and ready for trouble. are guarding Europe's uneasy from
 tiers. The moment war is declared in Europe, another 32,0O0.000 men
 already trained and representing
 Europe's "war time' army, can be
 called to the colors, according te
 military experts.
 The experts estimate that Flu
 ropes "A nations could put 36.000,- 900 trained men into the field in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
New Police Car
 Slightly Damaged

One of the eight new police cars which begin regular duty tomor- row received its baptism of fire late yesterday afternoon on. Willow street. A truck driven by Michael Kalashnick of 55 Buck street slipped it's brakes while parked on the incline. rolled into another parked machine and sent the sec- ond car against one of the new po- lice coupes.
 The police car was only trivially damaged, receiving few scratches which signified its entrance into service. The car was being operat- ed by Patrolman Joseph Petit, who who has been working in conjunc. tion with the tax office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
JAIL IS GUARDED
 AT SHREVEPORT
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While Sheriff Hughes was tele- phoning Governor O. K. Allen in Baton Rouge for the national guard, the mob stormed the jail again. This time 1t was speedily repulsed by new waves of tear gas. Governor Allen, meanwhile ordered the local militia company to the scene and when 1t arrived the mob had dwindled to less than three thousand.
 The mob began gathering soon after police announced that Lock- hart had confessed that he stabbed Mae Griffin, 16. Sunday. and as- saulted her. The girls body was found in the woods. Lockhart, an itinerant peddler, lived in q hobo jungle near here and was arrested Monday on suspicion.
 Many members of the mob were boys of high school age and there was a liberal sprinkling of women. many young girls. The younger of the demonstrators seemed to re- gard the occasion as lark and tehre were frequent cheers and ribald shouts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
OBITUARY

CHICHESTER Noah F. Chi chester, formerly of Waterbury, died yesterday at his home, 250 Washington avenue, West Haven, after Q short illness.
 ss MT Chichester is survived by his wife, Mrs Flora (Atkins) Chi chester; one son, Wesley Chiches- ter: one daughter, Miss Lillian Chichester; his mother, Mrs Sarah VCOok) Chichester; one sister, Mrs Harry Goudy, and two brothers, Harry Dickerman and Merrill Chi chester.
 Funeral services will be held at the funeral parlors of M. E. Walk CT 6 Son, 1901 Chapel street, New Haven, tomorrow afternoon, at 2 o'clock; followed by services at 9:3O at the Mill Plain Union church. The burial will be in Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the Walker funeral home in New Haven, this afternoon and evening, from to 10 o'clock. TENNENBAUM-Mrs Rose Ten henbaum, widow of Michael Ten nenbaum, age 68 years, of 235 North Elm street, died yesterday &lVOu, dLICT d thOntu MI Q Tennenbaum had been a resident of Waterbury for more than 40 years, and lived in the north end section for the past 25 years. She was a member of Beth Israel Syna- gogue. She is survived by four sons: David, Nathan, Louis Ten nenbaum of Newark, N. J., and Coleman c. Tennenbaum of Wa ferhury: one daughter Mrs j. C. Fivenson of Newark; two sisters, Mrs Samuel A. Weinstein of Wa terbury, and Mrs Louis Leventhal of Jamaica, N. Y.; and five broth ers Samuel, Benjamin, Frank, Leon and Elias Forman, all of New York.
 . The funeral was held this after noon at o'clock at her home, Rabbi Moses D. Sheinkopf officiat- ing. Burial was in the Brass City lodge cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18

$17,760 ''dirt road" appropriation. Prospect raised only $6,1O1.49 in local property taxes for the year ending March 31st, 1882, but re- ceived $6,231.53 in state aid funds which becomes $23,981.53 when the "dirt road" item is included.
 Our Percentage 1.S6
 Waterbury, on the other hand, with a population of slightly over 100000, shows a percentage of 1.S6 in state aid to local prop erty taxes collected. This city in 1882 took in $8,S24,655.46 in taxes but received only $108,526 in state aid.
 The cry has always been in ses- sions of the legislature that the small towns receive much more aid, in proportion to taxes col- lected, than the cities do. The conflict on this subject is an ancient one. The situation dis closed in the latest report indi- cates, according to opinions heard, that the subject will be brought up more vigorously than ever at the 1885 session of the general assem- ply. Hartford, New Haven, Bridge PVIJ 2NCW DIitdAH, NcW AOuuOn and other large communities are ready to line up with Waterbury to fight the present system.
 State Aid is "Hodge-Podge"
 The state aid enactments are described as "hodge podge" by the larger communities and it is contended that Connecticut has state aid laws that have been passed from time to time without consideration of the specific con- munity problems with the result that a "hodge podge' situation has come about, such as in the case of Prospect. The state aid grants are off balance, it is charged by the critics of the pres- ent system.
 Prospect has seven mills tax rate on the grand list ending March 31st, 1892, one of the low. est in. the state. Yet, the little town of Marlborough, with slight ly over 300 inhabitants, which comes second in the proportion of state aid to local tax funds, had a tax rate of 25 mills.
 May Ask Aid
 Local legislators going to the general assembly for the 1885 session are expected to be asked to support a drive to bring about 8 change in the methods of ap- portioning the state aid grants
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
Former Local Resident
 Ryqn-': Star OF Big Top"

the annual fair of the church of the Sacred Heart was held. And my what fairs; the whole east end out for the night; the Brass city fire company boosting a Dublin street belle as the hest looking and prettiest girl of the town; now she's in California, married, and very happy. Denny was on the bill of entertainment the night, the vote declared the Dublin street girl to be the prettiest in the parish. The Big Seven social club was an- other organization that helped in the contest in favor of this par ticular candidate. "out East" in all of its glory, happy and con tented lot; ther annual fair was the pastime of a full year.
 ' The news that Denny Ryan is still living and happy and his in- terview in the New York Daily News. brings back all of the early days of the church of the Sacred Heart, the great choir that used to be with Mrs Wm. J. Bergin, Maggie Farrell, M. J. Daiy and Jimmy Strong constituting a quar- tette, that attracted wide local att tention. The other members of the choir, with the fully Maloney brothers as members, the late Cornelius, the publisher of the Democrat, and his brothers, pr Maloney, and "Ed" associate edi- tor.
 We out here in the extreme eastern part of the city like to read to of Denny Ryan, when we do we think back.
 Here is what MT Ryan had to say to New York News reporter:
 "To be good clown. No matter how good a clown may be, there is always plenty that he can learn about the art of making people laugh. And it is an art. Is there anything more worth while than the thought that am helping 70 make others happy?'
 P. s. Thanks "Out Easter" for your reminiscent story about Denny. Here's hoping to hear from you again, soon and often-The Ed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
THIRD ATTEMPT
 TO TAKE LIFE

New Haven, Conn, April 18.- UP) in attempting suicide by shooting himself three times through the head with a small calibre revolver, Alfred P. Douglas, 63. ate supper and again tried to end his life late yesterday by inhaling carbon monoxide fumes from the exhaust pipe of his automobile in a garage. His wife found him unconscious and notified police who took him to 2 hospital. His condition was not considered serious.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18

as a "1934 model gold standard" the country's gold stocks are i'm. pounded in the treasury as a the- oretica1 basis for outstanding paper money, The gold is obtain able only for the purpose of inter- national trade settlements.
 Business Much Better
 Unofficial figures based on fed- eral reserve board statistics today showed business activity 22 per cent and payrolls up Al per cent.
 Construction contracts awarded show a gain of 181 per cent; car loadings, IF per cent; department store sales, Il per cent; U. S. ex- ports, 54 per cent U. s. imports, 50 per cent; wholesale commodity prices, 25 per cent and retail food prices, 20 per cent.
 Steel Industry Good
 New York, April IS - (UP) - The outlook in the steel industry is most favorable, Iron Age said today, with some mills having such heavy commitments they will be pressed to turn out the tonnage if buyers specify fully against their contracts.
 Steel ingot production during the week, the report said, rose from AZ 1-2 per cent of capacity to 52 per cent with almost all dis tricts reporting increases and De- troit district operating at 100 per cent of capacity.
 Increase of orders against the price rise soon to go into effect has been augmented by heavier releases from railroads, Iron Age said. Rail contracts placed in the final week before expiration of code provision permitting deliver ies until August 31. called for 75,- 250 tons. The publication pointed out that much of the pig iron and steel being made in the next three months will supply buyers needs through part of the third quarter unless there is sharp upturn In industrial activity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
MASSES.

KILDUFF-A first anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated < Thursday morning. April 18th, at 500 o'clock, at the Blessed Sacra- ment Church, for the repose of the soul of the late, John H. Kilduff.
 KELLY-Anniversa mass of re- uuiem will be celebrated Thurs day morning at 800 o'clock, at the Immaculate Conception Church, for the repose of the soul of the late. Mrs Mary A. Kelly, formerly of 5S Central Avenue. 4-17-2t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
FEW DOG LICENSES
 ISSUED TO DATE

Attention of dog owners of the city is called to the fact that two weeks remain for the registering of their pets. So far there have been but 200 registered at the town clerks office. Last year there were 5000 licenses issued. The last day for registering canines is May 1. After that date an extra dollar is charged as a penalty. The fee for registering female dogs is the same as last year, namely, $10.25. Male registration is $2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
DTED OF HURTS

New Haven, Conn.,, April IS M (UP} Almost three weeks after she had been thrown from q horse, Miss Maude E. Keeler. A., a school teacher, died yesterday from a skull fracture and internal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
DIED.

BuRNs-In this City. April 18th. 1884. Mrs Katherine Gloster Burns, of 4e Spencer Ave. Funeral Fri day morning at S:30 o'clock. to Burial in new St Joseph's ceme- tery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
FUNERALS

The funeral of Edgar C. Simons will be held tomorrow afternoon at ( o'clock at the Alderson Fun eral Home, 70 Central avenue, Rev
 TT. l.. Crosby officiating. Burial will be in Crockett cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon between 3:30 and o'clock and between and 9 in the evening. r.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18

Funeral services for Mrs Jen- tnie Warner Pritchard were held in the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Rev Joseph o. Todd Officiated. Burial was in the old Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18

The funeral of Miss Ellen J. Whiton will be held tomorrow af- fernoon at 1. o'clock at the Alder son funeral home, 70 Central ave- nue. with Rev James E. Gregg and Rev Fl. D. Gallaudet officiat- ing. Burial will be in Bloomfield. Friends may call at the funeral home to-day between 3:30 and 5 o'clock and 2 and o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18

Nine rabbit traps were found in the nest Of an Australian eagle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
BIRTHS.

son born Tuesday Apr. 17th at St .Mary's Hospital to MT
 and Mrs John Norton, Junior, of
 77 Washington St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18

Locusts have invaded northern Transvaal and Natal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18

American cars are regaining g commanding position in India.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
WORKERS IN THE . EZRA BUSY

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
TROTZKY READY
 TO QUIT FRANCE

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
NAMED SUPERVISOR OF WELFARE DEPT

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Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1934-12-29
Where To Attend
Church

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Baptist Church 51st and James Ave-
N. (take Chicago-Fremont ear %
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Ave. car to the Pilgrim Rest Chureh).
Morning Worship-11:30 A u.
Church School--12:30 p. II.
B. Y. P. U.-6:45 P. M.
Evening Worship-S:o0 P. II.
The Home Missionary Society, M
der the direction of Miss Emma
Hicks, president meets each second
Sunday of the month. @ -
The Sunday School and B. Y. 2. q.
under the supervision of the presl-
dent, Mrs. Elizabeth Newton, Mrs.
Bertha Christopher, and Mrs. J. B.
Saunders has made wonderful ina
provement in the last few months.
The Progressive Star Club and
Choir rehearsal meet each Friday
night at 500 P. M.
Mid-week worship each "Wednesday
Rev. A. F. Boyd, Pastor,
2316 9Th Ave. So.
Phone Br. SSS2
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9Th Ave. &c., near Lake 81.
(Minneapoiis)
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Month
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ST. PETER CLAvER CHURCH
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CARY EDUCATOR
FACES CAPITAL
QUIZ TOMORROW
DR.. Writ Ready to Reveal
Red Plot Charges
at Washington.
By United Press

By htteG Press
GARY, Ind, April 9.-Dr. Will
liam A Writ, Gary school superin-
tendent, left last night for Wash
ington to appear before a special
house committee and explain his
charges that members of the ad-
ministration Brain Trust" are
fostering a Communistic revolution.
He was accompanied by Mrs.
Writ, attractive teacher of youth
expression in the Gary schools.
She has served as his secretary and
spokesman to handle the deluge of
inquiries at the Writ home since
announcement Of his allegations.
The 60-year-old educator left for
the east after comforting with a
group of advisers, including mem
bers of the committee for the ma
ton, in Chicago, yesterday.
He is scheduled to appear before
the Bulwinkle committee tomorrow
morning.
Both DR.. and Mrs. Writ carried
bullying brief cases crammed with
data which he will place before the
committee.
1t was understood he would be
represented by an eastern attorney
when he goes before the mvstigat-
ing body.