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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27
Convention Will Be
 Very Remarkable One
Hartford Session of National Grange to Be Unusual;
 Largest Ever Held in New England

while there will be hundreds of young people there under 20 years old and some but IA and 15, as 14 years is the age limit for Grange membership. The attendants will be chiefly from the farms of the nation, but all the professions will be represented, likewise nearly every occupation, particularly those of the country towns and villages. In all these respects a convention like the coming Grange gathering was never before assem- bled in America, while its expect ed attendance of fully 30,000 means group of tremendous influence.
 Among the many prominent na- tional leaders who are expected to address the Hartford convention will be Secretary Henry A. Wallace of the United States department of agriculture and Albert s. Goss, fed- eral land bank commissioner of the United States. Congressmen, United States senators and others prom inent in public affairs will also be in attendance and some of them will be included in the expected class of 5000 to receive the high est degree of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry.
 The city of Hartford is showing it's interest in the coming conven- tion by selecting very strong con- mittees of arrangements, which are headed by Governor Wilbur L.. Cross the mayor of the city. presi- dent of the Chamber of Commerce, and others active in the municipal life. The big manufacturing and in- surance enterprises of Hartford are planning special displays in honor of the Grange visitors and Connecticut's capital city will be elaborately decorated to receive their guests.
 Another important item of Hart ford hospitality, which has already been provided for, in the setting apart of parking space for 5000 automobiles within convenient ac- cess to- the several assembly places of the great Grange convention.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27
Damages of $58 400 Sought in New Cases Filed in Courts
'54 CASES ON CITY
 COURT LIST TO-DAY
Varied Charges Confront Largest Group of Pris=
 Oners in Months

City court was swamped be- heath a sea of warrants subpoenas and police slips this morning. with Judge Edward Mascolo and court attaches sweating their way through 54 cases, hhe longest dock ct of the year and the longest in many, many months. It took only an hour and half to dispose of the entire 54, with continuances being the most popular form of disposition.
 The usual week -end celebrations were responsible for about half the eases, charges ranging from drunk enness to breach of the peace and resistance. Other charges included almost everyone ordinarily on the docket. having in their number re- ceiving stolen goods, driving while under the influence of liquor, as- sault with intent to commit rob- bery, obtaining money under false pretenses and motor vehicle law violation.
 Twelve of the cases, for viola tion of the city parking ordinances were passed over immediately, the drivers having paid the requisite dollar fee and being given nolles That left AZ cases to be disposed of and questions and answers flew with machine gun rapidity.
 Shortly after 10:30 o'clock, the last continuance was given the desk of Prosecutor Charles Sum- ma was cleared, and court officials were able to sit back and mourn the fact that people have to SC and get themselves arrested.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27
SENATOR SCHALL
 STILL TALKING
Sharp Rebuff of President Has Not Stopped His
 Belligerency

Washington, Aug 27. (UP)-Sen Thomas D. Schall, republican, Minn, demonstrated to-day that he considered his attacks on President Roosevelt for fostering press cen sorship far from "closed incid- ent" by issuing q new and even more fiery charge.
 He addressed another letter to the White House. It was in re- sponse to q blunt telegram from the President in which Mir Roose- welt said he considered the mat ter "closed incident" because Schall replied with q ,"vituperative two-page letter when the Presi- dent asked him for evidence to back up q charge that the admin istration planned to set up q ma. tional press service.
 Your second open telegram 10 me-" said Schall to-day, 'In no wise explains the various at- tempts of your administration to secure legislation censoring the press of the United States.
 You requested evidence from me concerning your own acts"
 Schall declared the administra- ton had by various decisions sought to place curb on the press and that it controlled "the business offices of the press by government investment of $1.000,00 1000 in the preferred shares of over 5000 banks-without the credit support of which the publication of a great daily newspaper. or even a maga- zine and book publishing enterprise having national circulation. would be a business impossibility."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27
VICTIM OF BURNING
 REPORTED BETTER
Wm Fitzpatrick |. Shows Slight Improvement at
 Hospital

Though still in a critical condi- tion, further change. for the better was noted at St. Mary's hospital today in the condition of William Fitzpatrick of 75 Cole street, who was badly burned Saturday morn ing when he lighted a match as gasoline was being placed into an automobile truck tank at an East Main street and Meriden gas sta tion.
 Fitzpatrick received burns about the face, legs, hands and arms, with scared portions covering about one third of his. body. Coroner John T. Monzani today pushed his preliminary investigation of the near-tragedy.
 The Cole street man was in the cab of Waterbury Cement Block company truck at the time of the accident, apparently on his way to work at the Meriden road con struction job, where he has been employed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27

Not only will the coming session of the National Grange at Hartford be the largest convention ever held in New England and initiate the greatest fraternal class in all American history, but it will be further noteworthy because of its representative character. Thirty four states will answer the roll call, including the two new states of Tennessee and Arkansas, which have not heretofore been repre- sented. These 34 states will include the three which border on the Pa cific Ocean, all the Atlantic coast states as far south as South Caro- lima, and an unbroken line from the Dominion of Canada on the north to Oklahoma, Tennessee and South Carolina on the south. They will come to Hartford by every known means of transportation, q few making the trip by water through the Panama Canal, ana some by air.
 At least three intending Hartford visitors have announced themselves who are more than so years Of age.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27

fered the day before when his car and Barlow's were in collision on the Woodbury- y-Bethlehem road.
 The George l.. Lilley Co is plain tiff in a $2,000 action against the Peoples Coal & Oil Co. In addi- tiop the plaintiff asks injunction requiring the defendant to move its coal company equipment from the plaintiffs property on Sperry street. upon which the suit says the defendant company is trespassing.
 The Chase Companies, Inc, are named defendant in a $12.00O civil action filed to-day in superior court by Rudolph Beaver of Waltham, Mass, who alleges the local corpor- alton owes him salary for services rendered in the Waterbury Mfg Co In l931. He charges he was en- gagged to work the year 1880 at a salary of sS,000 with bonus of $1.000 and the year 1881 at q sal ary of 5000 and bonus of $1,000. He claims he was discharged May 22, 1881 and that balance of $9.- 900 is due.
 Mrs Sarah Knapp of Waterbury asks $1O,000 damages from Nathan and Samuel Eckhardt of New Ha- ven in an action brought to recover for the injuries her son, Burton. suffered June 19 when he was struck by the Eckhardt car, owned by Nathan and driven by Samuel on the Amity road in Woodbridge. The car sustained fractured skull, fractured shoulder blade and lacer- ated ear.
 Keefe, Defendant
 Deborah Green. 8, brings a $2,- 900 action through her father, Cor nelius against Frank X. Keefe for injuries the girl suffered in the yard of her home at 16 Hickory street August 4, 1883 when she ripped over a drain pipe. The defendant owns the building.
 Vito Becce asks $1,000 damages from Wallace C. Husted for dog bite injuries he sustained in Janu- ary, 1884. when the defendants dog attacked him.
 The Citizens & Manufacturers National bank brings suit for $5,- Cronan to recover on q note in the amount of $4,050. A property conveyance from Bridget, who endorsed the note, to a third party is asked to be voided. c. A. Cowle Is plaintiff in $250 suit brought on common count writ against Fred Phillips. Walter w.. Holmes asks S400 from Frank Ma clina to recover for damage to his caused in collision 12 in Woodbury. Edward A. Manthey asks $25o. from Steph- en J. Walsh, in suit based on all legged non-payment of back salary. The Domestic Finance Corp asks $500 from Edward Wheeler in a suit based on alleged non-payment of a note.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27
WHITE BRUTE IS
 SPIRITED AWAY
 FROM LYNCHERS
Residents of Texas Town Resent Attack Made on
 Young Couple

Tyler, Tex, Aug 27-OP)- Lynch talk seethed through this town today as groups of citizens kept watch for the return of J. D. Willis. charged with Kidnapping newlywed couple and criminally assaulting the bride. He was spir- tied out of the back door of the county jail last night, while mob screamed for his life from the front.
 Authorities feared mob violence if Willis was returned here today to face a grand jury. He was held in jail somewhere in the vicinity. but where police refused to reveal lest a mob travel there to get him.
 The 19 year old eX-convict was positively identified by Maxwell Herring and his Is year old bride whose honeymoon was interrupted | last night. Willis was arrested driving their car, with Mrs Her. rings engagement ring in his pocket.
 May Be Tried This Week It was believed the grand jury would return an indictment against Willis today, whether or not he was permitted to testify before it.. He may be tried later this week. Mrs Herring stopped their ma. chine at roadside soft drink stand. A man climbed in, pressed gun against Herring's side and forced him to drive 10 miles to d woods. There Herring was made to strip to his underwear and was tied to tree. The bandit told Mrs Herring to undress. She re- fused. was slapped. knocked down. and assaulted while her husband strained at his bounds, helpless to intervene.
 Mrs Herring then was deprived of her clothes and bound to an other tree. The bandit drove off in their car. taking the clothes and her engagement ring. Mrs Herring saved her wedding ring by putting it in her mouth.
 Wife Frees Herself After two hours of struggle, she freed herself and then united Her ring. They got clothes at farm house and were brought here. A few hours later, Willis was arrest ed in Palestine. Tex. He denied 1 the Herrings' charge, saying he had been given s10 to drive the machine to Houston, Tex, by q strange man whose name he did not know.
 Willis said he had served time | in the Louisiana state prisor. He said he was married and the father of two children. a Soon after he was put in jail. mob began to form which rapid ly grew until the street was | blocked. Officers feared they might i, not be able to turn back an at l tack, and spirited their prison'r r away.
 Members of the mob came from miles around.
 Herring is the son of the pTin- cipal of the Tyler school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27
MRS COO ALIBI
 BEING ATTACKED
State Smashes at Evi= dence That Would Save
 Her From Chair

Cooperstown, N Y, Aug 27. (UP)-The state smashed away to- day at the alibi of Mrs Eva Coo, the Diamond Lii" of Oswego county, charged with the insurance murder of Ter handyman, Harry Wright.
 Having already presented a pow erful case against Little Eva Prosecutor Donald H. Grant mar shaled witnesses to tear down the alibi anticipated she will offer in an effort to escape the electric chair.
 The trial to-day entered its third and possibly final week. Grant eX- pected to present the last of his some 70 odd witnesses by Wednes- day. The defense then will present its side, whereupon the jury will settle the future of the colorful, buxom proprietress of a local road | house.
 Another of her pals" this time Mrs Edna Hanover. youngest and prettiest of the girls at the road house, will testify against her. AL ready three women she considered her best friends and her lover have contributed to the evidence the state hopes will result in her eX- ecution.
 James Johnson. T. H. Mischer-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27
Variety Of Charges
 Features Dockets
 For Coming Sessions
\ $lO,OOO Acton-Widow Sues for Death of Fus=
 band-Bank Seeks to Recover on $4,O5O Note

Damages of $5S,40O are asked In civil actions filed to-day in the local superior and common pleas courts. as the first movement tow ard the opening of the fall session In courts got underway. The suits range in nature from divorce com plaints to numerous foreclosures. Two actions based on claims to re- cover for the death of a person. are included among those filed.
 Earl s. Benson, serving a years s sentence in jail on automobile homicide charges resulting from the death of John Rowland. seven year old son of MT and Mrs Sher- , wood l.. Rowland, of Columb b!a boulevard, is named defendant in a suit for $10,O00 filed to-day m superior court by Mir Rowland. as administrator of his sons estate.
 Mrs Andrews Files Suit
 In the other death suit, Mrs Laura $. Andrews of Danbury. ad- ministratrix of the estate of her husband, John T. Andrews if the plaintiff against Oliver R. Barlow of Waterbury. MT Andrews died May 15. 1884 from injuries he suf-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27
CHECKER GAME
 WAS REAL FIGHT

East Bridgewater, Mass. Aug 27.-UP) The game of checkers. heretofore considered about aS thrilling a pastinie as chess. 'cia% was firmly established IT, the realm of he-man outdoor sports.
 Six hundred members of the checker club of South Boston came to Robins pond here Sunday for their annual picnic.
 They munched their lunches, wit messed a bathing beauty contest. and enjoyed bathing as peacefully as would be expected of checker enthusiasts.
 But as the day wore on, fist fights broke out. Soon, no less than 20 belligerents were swinging haymakers at one another. Others joined the free-for. all. The four policemen assigned to the park re- treated and sounded a riot call. State police came from the West Bridgewater barracks and order was restored after one arrest had been made.
 As result of the riot. police placed permanent ban on the sale of beer at the park.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27
Worden's Big Party
 Attracts Hundreds
Riddles Spent Wonderful Day at Lakewood Saturday;
 Enjoying Thrills of Featured Program of Novel Acts

ments," Arlene Cooke; dance team Winifred Lovejoy and Jean Nut brown; Tillie Crosse, song "Why Don't You Practice What You Preach?" Mary Boyles; "I Never Had Chance" Edith Rossi; Rid ing Around in the Rain" Rose Sa- bitini; Elaine Doran, dance; Nor ma Cucalo. song; Kay Howard dance.
 Home on the Range" Univer. sal Juvenile quartette; Margaret Peden, toe dance; "A Bowl of Chol Suey and You'ey," Evelyn and Kathlyn Mclean; Arlene McCabe dance; Russian dance, Arlene Cooke; Freddy Caligan and Ruth Martin, dance team; You Ought tt Be in Pictures" Richard Zollo dance, Evelyn Pardee; songs. SannI LaFlamme, WATR star; finale Laugh You Son of Gun," entire chorus.
 Other entertainers were Glorit Passarelli, who provided a specialt. number; James Emlardo, banjo Billy Pachu. impersonator; "G' Get Elm Rogers" comedy routine and the Worden Milky Way Guar let.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27

Hundreds of enthusiastic young sters from every playground in the city attended the annual Worden's Riddles day entertainment Satur- day afternoon at Lakewood park. Presented annually through the courtesy of Worden's Dairy, the program is always one of the most popular of playground presenta- tions and this season proved eX- ceptionally enjoyable.
 Pupils of the Universal Studios of Radio and State training were starred in the revue. The program was as follows:
 Baby Take Bow" toe dance, Evelyn Pardee; I've Had My Mo-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27
NEGLECT OF YOUTH LEADS TO ARRESTS
Parents Expel Lad From Home During Domestic
 Disagreement

The fact that their son was wan. dering about Burton street clad only in his underwear resulted in the arrest of Nicholas Boiko. 3S, of S9 Burton street. and his wife. Sophie. 46. They were charged with breach of the peace and drunkenness.
 The boy, 12-year old, was, ac- cording to police, put. out of the house during q fight between his parents. The parents, in city court today. had their cases continued till Saturday to allow time for the boys story to be learned. Judge Edward Mascolo refused to allow the lad to testify against his father and mother in open court but asked that Probation Officer Emil Hummel hear the youngsters story and make a report to the court before Saturday.
 Irrisatoin has permitted the in- crease of acreage now being plant ed to cototn in the Anglo Egyptian Sudan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27
FUNERALS

The funeral of Joshua Mahoney was held Saturday afternoon from the Clark funeral home at O. clock. Rev Wilbur Ruggles officiat- ed. Burial was in Riverside ceme- tery. Bearers were Otto Reichen- bach. William Wood, Ralph Lan- caster, Homer Bronson, Arnold Crandell and Cosmo Calladro, all members of Nosahogan lodge, Odd Fellows,
 The funeral of John O'Shaugh- messy took place from his home on Croft street in Naugatuck at 9:30 to St Francis church where re- quiem high mass was celebrated by Rev William Brewer. A special musical program was rendered by ry Higgins, organist. Abide wipll Me" was rendered by Miss Higgins and Anna Bowling at the processional. Pie Jesu was rendered at the offertory by Miss Higgins and The Priceless Love of Jesus" by John Burke following the mass. Lead Kindly Light" was sung at tea recessional by Miss Higgins, Miss Bowling and Mir Burke.
 Burial was in St James cemetery. Naugatuck, with committal ser vices by Father Brewer. Bearers were John Maroney. John Flan- nayan, Philip Holland, Frank Campbell. Thomas Brodeur and Frank Sabia-
 The funeral of Michael Sweeney took place at S:15 from the Null vile funeral home, 270 West Main street, to the church of the lm- maculate Conception where sol- chm high mass of requiem was eel ,brated at g o'clock. Special music was rendered by Frederick Harmon, organist, with Willia m O'Brien as soloist. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. The bearers, ali nephews of the deceased. were John, Harold. Martin. Thomas, Daniel and Timothy Sweeney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27
FACES COLLAPSE

Leipzig, Germany, Aug 27- (UP) Germany foreign debt pol icy faces collapse because of thu demands of some creditor countrie: that they be given preferentia treatment, pr Hjalmar Schacht president of the Reichsbank anc acting minister of economies. sait in a speech at the Leipzig fair yes terdaY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27
MILK INDUSTRY
 REPORT COMING
Federal Trade Commission Promises Some Start=
 ling Revelations

Washington, Aug. 27-(UP)- The federal trade commission s inquiry into the two billion doiiar milk industry today promised starting revelations" First find ings will be made public shortly.
 The investigation was ordered by congress and the full report will not be ready until the next session meets in January.
 It was learned that the study has been broadened to include all phases of the milk and dairy pro- ducts business. Special attention is being paid to whether evidence exists of any milk trust
 Other phases are concerned with the spread of price between far mer and consumer, the huge pro fits earned by some dairy firms through the depression, the sal aries of S100,000 MT Over paid to executives of such firms, possible price control through monopoly and effects on the industry of var ious consultations. Col. Charles H. March, trade commissioner, is | in charge of the investigation which is centering in New Eng land, Philadelphia. Chicago and St Louis. Paul H. Converse, profes' sor of marketing at the University of Illinois, heads a staff of inves tigators at work in New England Converse aided the commission 1T its farm implement and canned
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27
AND
 IS NEAR DEATH

Northampton, Mass. Aug 27-(U. PJ-Stephen Gabonski. 45. of Haydenville, was assaulted and in jurcd perhaps fatally on the Holy oke road to-day and his l7-year- old son. Stanley, was arrested as tho alleged assailant.
 Police said the pair were motor, ing home after a drinking bout r that they quarreled, and that the son forced the father out of the car. Blows were exchanged when later, the father refused to re- enter the machine. according to police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27

Between pine groves and ocean. facing directly on private beach and boardwalk-free from traffic and crowds. Shore life under ideal conditions (. surf bathing fishing. golf riding. tennis. Dancing. concerts. entertainments in the modern hotel. Easily reached within hours from New York. WRITE TODAY for illustrated folder and rates.
 On The Ocean Sea Girt, N. ].
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27
LINER STARTS HOME

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 27-(UP)- The air liner Brazilian Clipper, carrying party of distinguished newspaper executives on good will tour, took off on its homeward flight today. The plane is due at Miami, Fla, Thursday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27
DIED.

POTTER-In this city, Aug. 26th, 1884. Mrs Francis Height Potter, of 250 Columbia Blvd. Funeral Wednesday at goo o'clock. Burial in Old Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27
OBITUARY

RUSSELL - Mrs Minnie Allen Russell, age 73 years, the widow of George Russell died early yester- day morning at the home of her daughter in law. Mrs Allen Russell of Southbury.
 She is survived by one sister, Mrs George w. Smith of Milford; one brother, Horatio T. Allen of Waterbury.
 Mrs Russell was born in South Britain, Feb. 1, 1861, daughter of Isaac and Marietta Allen, and at tended the South Britain public schools. She was married Aug. 20, 1879 and had two children, neither of whom survived her. She was a member of the Congre- gational church for many years.
 Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at ? o'clock from the home in Southbury. Rev NJ. F.. N. Lindsay Of the South Britain Congregational church will officiate. Burial will be in South Britain cemetery.
 POTTER - Mrs Frances Height Potter, widow of Franklin Potter, died last night at her home, 25O Colualbia boulevard. She was 63 years old and was born in New York state. but has been a resi- dentoof Waterbury for some time. She Is survived by one brother, Charles Height of Torrington.
 She was member of the South Federated church and was former ly an organist at the South Baptist church. Mrs Potter was interested in music throughout her life. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 o'clock at the Alderson funeral home on Central avenue. Burial will be in the old Pine Grove cem- etery. with Rev Leroy Crosby off ciating. Friends may call tOmor- row evening at the funeral home.
 KOSKO-John J. Kosko died af- ter a brief illness at his home on Higby avenue, Westfield, Saturday evening. The deceased lived in Westfield for the past 30 years be- ing well known in that community and having a wide circle of friends He is survived by his wife, Mrs Anna Kosko; two daughters, Mrs John Pertko of this city and Miss Pauline Kosko of Westfield; three sons, Natro of Middlefield. John, Jr, of Meriden. and Frank of West field, and three brothers, Frank of Detroit, Mich, Louis of Naugatuck and Samuel of Shelton.
 The funeral will be held from the home tomorrow morning at o'clock and at Sts Peter and Paul's church in Meriden at 9:3O o'clock Interment will be in Sts Peter and Paul's cemetery. Meriden.
 PEARCE-Mrs Annie Robertson Pearce. wife of Richard Pearce, died Saturday in Brooklyn, New York. She was former resident oi this city and was well known here moving to Brooklyn about 15 years ago. She was a sister of the late John Robertson of Cherry street Besides her husband she is survived bs daugheer and son, also ser- eral cousins in this city.
 Funeral services will take place in Brooklyn tomorrow afternoon.