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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17
COSTS OF RELIEF AID ARE
 PROVED-BORAH
United Press Survey Shows Administration
 High in Some States

Washington, Nov. 17-(UP)- Reports compiled by the United Press on the costs of administer ing relief funds in various states were hailed by Senator William D. Borah, republican, Idaho, today, as bearing out his contention that such costs are too high.
 Borah recently started 8 con troversy over relief fund distribu- tion costs by demanding an in- vestigation of what he described as "inexcusab ble waste" The United Press reports showed that they ranged as high as "A per cent in some states.
 These reports seem to me to reveal unmistakably that there is waste and of such a nature that it cannot be successfully explained away or defended" Borah said.
 Tt must be clear to everyone that a complete overhauling of the entire system in inevitable. At a time when there are millions hungry it ought not to cost these figures to feed them"
 The reports referred to by Borah came lEOIll l ISAdS, Al hahoooJ NAAo souri, Michigan and New York. Only in Michigan did the admin istrative cost comply with the ap- proximate figure of per cent set by Relief Administrator Harry L.. Hopkins as an average cost of ad- ministration.
 In Michigan the cost ran slightly above 8 per cent.
 In Arkansas the cost averaged PAT per cent for the period Of May to September inclusive.
 In Texas the cast has been re- duced to about 11.7 per cent as the result of a determined cam paign.
 New York state administers its relief fund at about 10 per cent.
 Missouri cost is a little below 15 per cent on the basis of September distributions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17
ESCAPEDCONYICT
 LINKED TOCRIME
Oal'ien Police Believe Him Brains of the Attempted
 Kidnapping Yesterday

.Darien, Conn, Nov 17-U.P.)- Police directed a search through out New England to-day for John J. Lewis. escaped convict. alleged brains of what officers said was q plot to kidnap Robert Lewis, l2. stcp-son of Gustave U. Westheim. wealthy head of travel bureau.
 Three additional persons were arrested in Providence, R. l., last night and were being questioned there by Darien police. They were Lillian Borg. 23. and David Borg, IS, wife and brother of Joseph Borg, one of three men arrested af- ter fight with police in the Vest helm home here yesterday. The third person arrested in Providence was Joseph Prevail, whom. police said, owned the car that took the gang to Darien.
 All denied any knowledge of the crime. but Mrs Borg admitted her husband had entertained strange men in tehir Providence apart ment. Police had ojcharged the crime was plotted by Providence gang.
 Police said Lewis was the mem- Der of the gang that fought police in the Westheim home who es- capped. He broke out of the Rhode Island penitentiary June 15.
 The three who were captured in the Westhein home by state and local police on a 'tip'' were arr raigned last night at special ses- sion of the town court, the trio waived examination on the only formal charge made, that of break ing and entering in. daylight hours with intent to commit crime. Acting Prosecutor Clarence Lister, in asking for high bail. exhibited a large roll. of picture wire which he said obviously was intended for use in some not laudable pursuit. !"
 After bail of $20.000 each was set the three were taken to; Bridge port under heavy state police guard. They probably will be tried at the January term.
 q Liste.s told the court that there is reason to believe Kidnapping had been plotted but police need more time to develop this angle"
 The trio was a chastened lot when brought into court. They identified themselves as John Col- fins. 33, of HOY Chalkstone avenue Providence. R. l.; Edward Men ard. 3S, 343 Sayles avenue, Paw tucket, R. T.; and Joseph Borg. alias Victor Shannon. 26, lO, bea- con avenue, Providence.
 Borg admitted that he and ms wife had been employed by the t <N~-&a-.>a ov paoa 9l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17
JAPAN MAY HAVE MADE PROPOSITION

London. Nov 17--(UP)--Ameri- can and British sources believed today that Japan. in- rejecting- a nayal limitation proposal offered by Great Britain, made counter proposals which will be revealed next week.
 The Japanese naval deiegation announced receipt of instructions from Tokyo to adhere strictly to the original Japanese demand for equality in naval strength with the United StBteH and Britain, but did not mention any onnter-proposnls.
 The British proposal vas Tor 2 wsvised rafiO of strength which was reported Co involve. in effect. e iivs.five-four proportion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17
HUNDRED DROWN
 IN FLOOD WATERS;

Manila, P. T.. Nov 17-(uP5- Irlod waters following q typhoon drowned 100 persons Mauban Tyabass Province, the postmaster of the stricken village reported to government agencies today. v x Many other persons were rs- ported missing after a night Of horror. d ! ,s3
 An Wednesday night mountain streams and the Naupan river flooded the town. sweeping away buildings. Most of Bauban was inundated. to depth of three to four feet, ff
 Government reports showed that at least s6 persons had lost their lives in the other provinces. where the property damage was estin1at- ed at $2.500. 900.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17
DOLAN IS STILL
 RATED POSSIBLE
 U. s. APPOINTEE
Ex-MayOr LawlOr of Hart- ford Also Mentioned for
 Internal Revenue Job

With Connecticut's democratic patronage question about to be re- opened with the gradual approach of the next session of Congress and with the outlook of having two democrats in the senate and four in the house, rumors concerning Connecticut's job-handouts are beginning to fly thick and fast. The patronage war among the democrats of the state during the past year was a very bitter and mysterious one.
 Latest reports divide the chances of the permanent appointment of U. s. collector of internal revenue for Connecticut between Dr E. G. Dolan of Manchester and ex-Mayor Joseph H. Lawler of Hartford. The former, it is understood, is being strongly backed by many who were formerly indifferent towards his aspirations while the latter has also many leaders of the party who in the past were indifferent on the appointment question but whc have now come out in his support
 Reports continue to the effec' that cting U. s. District Attorney Robert P. Butler of Hartford vii go to Washington, D. C., to become a member of the staff of U. S. At torney General Homer S. Cum nings and that Senator Frank S Bergin of New Haven, now chair. man of the liquor control commis- sion, will be confirmed as district attorney for Connecticut.
 It will be remembered that while the original patronage war was on President Roosevelt made appoint ments as follows: U. $. district at- torney, Senator Bergin; collector of internal revenue, Dr Dolan; customs collector, Mrs Fannie Dix on Welch of Columbia, Conn.
 U. s. Senator, Augustine Loner- gan of Hartford successfully op- posed the confirmation of Dr Dolan and Senator Bergin in the session of Congress and withdrew his, opposition to Mrs 'Welch. As a result, the latter was given her post definitely: Attorney Bergin stayed in his position of chairman of the liquor control board; Dr Doian irelinquished his post, and Attorney Butler was named acting U.' s. district attorney.
 Therefore, latest information is to the effect that Senator Loncr- gan and U. s. Senator Elect Fran cistT. Maloney will get together at the opening of the coming session of Congress and agree on, either Dr. Dolan or ex-Mayor Lawlor for the internal revenue post, have Attorney Bergin assume the dis trict attorneys pest definitely and have Attorney Butler join the Cummings sta. The present acting revenue chief for the state, A. Don Bitgood, would go back to his pre- vious post of assistant chief of tEe revenue department under the pro posed arrangement. it is under stood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17
WOMEN DEMAND
 CO-EQUAL RIGHTS


 Ne('y York, Nov 17--(UP)-Thr national women's party met today to further a campaign for a con stitutional amendment that would give womeD full equality in law with men. i~ The text of the proposed amen.i- ment, for which support of the newly elected congress will be sought. states: ."Men and women have equal rights throughout the United States and every place subject 10 it's jurisdiction."
 Leaders In the. movement argue that there are moro than 1000 dis criminations' against women In laws of various states. The party convention will close tomorrow. 4ts f
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17
VIGILANCE OF PATROL. IS URGED
Reckless, Careless Drive CTS on E. Main St Will
 Be Arrested
POLICE ARE CENTERING
 ACTIVITIES THERE
Two Caught There in Po- lice Net Get Court
 COntinuanCeS

Police Supt Joseph H. Mclean today ordered the extra-vigilant patrol against reckless and careless driving in the city continued indefi- nitely, with East Main street still to be the main center of police activity in the field of accident prevention. T W C fatalities here during the week have made police re- double their efforts to con- vince the driving public that safe and- sane driving in the city limits is absolutely necessary.
 Continuances till Monday were given in city court this morning to two drivers arrested for alleged recklessness on East Main street yesterday. Motor Patrolman Joseph Lolla. arrested Anthony sylvester 21, of 124 Abbott avenue. while Motor Patrolman George McElll- gott, ordered Louis Jannetty, 32, or 15 Vermont street to appear in cUuFI aLoO. Y A
 Two special motor patrol cars are covering the East Main street sector day and night. No ordt- nance or state law violations will be tolerated by police, strict orders having been given to make arrests rather than give warnings.
 Another. East Main street viola ton by James Kelleher, 26, of 13l sylvan avenue, cost the driver $' for passing red light. The case was nolled in city court on pay ment of the usual five dollars. The arrest was made by Motor Patrol man Thomas Redding.
 Meanwhile, an alleged woman reckless driver, Agnes Gilfone, 2o. of s87 Bank street, likewise gained continuance in city court till Monday. She was arrested last night by Sergt Patrick Hilborg an? Patrolman .Tohn Early after being involved in an accident at Grand and Bank streets. She is charged with. reckless operation and driving without license.
 The car which Miss Gilfone was driving, according 70 police. climbed on the sidewalk near the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17
Insull Lawyer Clashes
 With Assistant Atty General During Trial
C0nln1uy1ist Orator
 Is Mum In Court

The expected oratory in city court today in the hearing of Charles Campbell. 2S year old communist organizer, who was arrested for distributing hand- bills at the side of the City Hall yesterday afternoon, failed to materialize. Camp. bell, in quiet fashion, asked and received a continuance till Monday.
 Held in jail yesterday and last night for lack of $500 bond, though the violation was but allegedly one against a city ordinance, Campbell was released this morning by Judge Edward Maslolo on his own reCOgniZanCe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17
EXCITEMENT CAUSES
 DEATH OF WOMAN

rMiddietown, Conn. Nov. IT, (UP), brought on by the excitement attending an automo bile collision, caused the death of Mrs Joseph Cook. 1T. Meriden, shortly after she was admitteo to a hospital last night.
 UnInjured in isie accident ln which her husbn.,h's car was r!rurN hy another operated by Lyle z Elliott. 2i Port Chester. ~. f:: Mrs Cook complained of feeling in and died within q half hour
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Nov 17-(UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts foi. the current fiscal year to Nov l5s compared with the correspondiag period of the previous fiscal year: This Yenr Expenses Last Year S2,6O3, ,977,470.S9 $1,671, ,051,2T3.1s
 Receipts
 s1,371, ,4S5,225.52 $1.o76.2T0,645-2S s1,2s2, ,4s2,245.s7 s5s4,7so,e2s.se Cash Balance s1.6s7. .s26, 6,SSS.ss sl,294,zl4,s79.2s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17
DEANS GOING TO CUBS

Chicago, Nov 17.-(UP)-Reports spread in baseball circles today that the Chicago Cubs are negotiating to purchase Dizzy and Paul Dean, pitching stars of the St Louis Cardinals, for $25OOOO cash. Formal announcement of the deal, it was reported, will be made next week when Cubs officials meet with other major league club owners in Louisville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17
TO URGE CONFERENCE

Tokio. Nov. IT -- (UP) - Tlc. newspaper Nichi Nichi today pre- dicted Japan will urge holding the "hig" naval conference in 1885 re- gardless of the outcome of ths current London conversations. The newspaper said that the nation attitude would be expressed simut- taneously with its formal notice or termination of the Washington treaty early in December.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17
Final Ne,vs Flashes
"CHARITYo RACING IS PLANNED

Boston, Nov 17.-(UP)-A definite cam paign to put legalized horse racing in Massa- chusetts on charity basis took shape today. Wealthy sportsman including the original peti- tioners for legalized racing, planned to apply for the right to operate track in eastern Massa- chusetts under syndicate which would share its profits with charitable agencies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17
LIBBY TO AGREE TO TERMS

Winston, Salem, N. C., Nov T.-(UP)- Libby Holman will agree to settlement of the $25, ,0O0,00O estate of her husband as proposed bv his brother and sisters, the three surviving children of R. J. Reynolds. Benet Polikoff, at- torey for the singer, said she had decided to ac- cept the four-way division of the fortune.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17
61 KILLED BY LIGHTNING

Capetown, South Africa, Nov. l7 - (UP) - Sixty-one natives were killed when lightning struck hut in. the Clarkesbury district in which GA persons were drinking beer, a dispatch from East London reported today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17
Markets At a Glance

Stocks irregular, American Telephone weak. Bonds irregularly higher; U. s. government issues
 strong. Curb stocks irregular in narrow range Chicago stocks quiet and mixed. Dollar firm in major currencies. ~ Wheat off h to up L cent; corn up M to on h;
 oats uneven. Cotton off to points. Rubber drops to points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17
OLD COPPER DIES

Now York. Nov. i7/-- UPl- Captain Hlephon McDermost, M. department without receiving one roprImand. died fast night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17
Gypsy Maidens
 GiDen The Gate
Judge Mascolo Issues Marching Orders After Listen. ing to Immigration Officials Story 0ayly- Dressed
 Lassies Stumble on Spelling of PrenOlOgy

After testimony that several times reached the hilarious and gales of laughter sweeping the courtroom Judge Edward Mascoo in police court this morning ordered two gypses Anna Morris, 21 of Brooklyn, N r.. and Rose Morris 16 of Somerve Mass to leave the city to jail The judge imposed jail sentences of 30 days in each but ordered operation of the sentences withheld till
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17
BANK BANDITS ARE NABBED

Somerville, Mass, Nov T.-(UPl-.IWo unmasked men tried to rob the Somefville Ma. national bank today but were captured and overpowered on the spot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17

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lie Wsather

Fair, Warmer Today;
 Cloudy on Sunday FuIl weather Report Page 2:
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-10-20
KELLEY APPEAL
SETFORNOv.3

Hearings on the motion to set
aside the guilty verdict returned
yesterday against Lyman M. KEEL
ley, president of the Arlington
County Board of Supervisors, will
be heard by Judge Frederick w.
Coleman at the Arlington County
Court House on November 8.
Mr.. Kelley was found guilty Of
malfeasance, miSfeasance, and
gross neglect of duty on charges
that he solicited and obtained a
bride from Roger Daniels. who
held a scavenger contract with
the county, and on charges that
he solicited a bride from terra
Gotta pipe interests in CONVEX
sation with Clyde C. Lamond.
Clarendon bank president and
terra Gotta pipe company execu-
tive.
Mr.. Kelley was found "not
guilty" on other charges Of hav-
ing offered to obtain hauling
contract for Mr.. Daniels for
cut of 10 cents a ton, and of hav-
ing solicited a bride in connection
with renewal of Mr.. Daniels
scavenger contract. Two other
counts dealing with alleged ir-
regularitieS in writing bonds on
bidders on county projects were
quashed early in the trial.
AS soon as the verdict was
rendered, one hour and Is min
'utes after the jury retired, Leon
Bazile, associate defense counsel,
moved to set it aside, charging
the verdict was contrary to law
and without evidence to support
it; that errors had been COM
mitted by the court in the ad-
mission and exclusion of evidence
and in giving instructions to the
jury.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-10-20
Husband Faces Chair,
Family Eviction
JACQUELINE COCHRAN

often locked up others who had
violated the laws.
Now he sits, sometimes reads
a detective story, seems unaware
of what he has done.
Temporary insanity, his attor'
ney says. Roberts claims he
knows nothing of his wild shoot
ing that snuffed out three lives
and placed him in danger OF the
electric chair.
The young wife, slender girl
weighing less than 100 pounds,
tries to understand the whole af-
fair. But she finds herself "un-
able to think"
Irony in Eviction
There was grim irony when
Roberts, held without bond, re-
ceived an eviction notice" in his
cell. But the paper served on him
was that ordering his wife and
babies out of their little home for
failure to pay the rent.
There is nothing he can do. His
pay has stopped. The last check
went to his wife to buy food for
the babies and herself. Now that
money is going fast and she must
face the future alone.
Her husband? She still loves
him, despite his killing of three
members of her own family.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-10-20
JAMES MELLON
DIES At 80

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 20 0N.SO.
James Ross Mellon, 88, a brother
of Andrew w. Mellon and a prom
inent Pittsburgh banker and CAPT
talist, died at his home here to-
day after a lingering illness.
Mr.. Mellon, who had practically
retired from all activity for sew
eral years, had been in poor
health for many months. Mem
bers of his family, including w.
L. Mellon, Thomas Mellon and
Mrs. George S. Hasbrouck, jr.,
were at his bedside when the
end came. {.
Mr.. Melons death was the sec
ond in the outstanding Pitts
burgh family within the past
year. Richard B. Mellon, another
brother of the former Secretary
of the U. S. Treasury, died last
winter.
james Mellon was born in
Pittsburgh in 1916. He held many
important positions and possessed
holdings in various corporations
to which the Mellon name Is
linked.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-10-20
P|NCH0T, |CKES
WAR FOR VOTE

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 20 G.N.S.).
Political battles we're waged on
many fronts in Pennsylvania to-
day, with leaders of both parties
facing charges and criticisms.
Two Bull Moosers" -Gov. Gift
ford Pinchot and Secretary of the
Interior Harold L. Ickes-led the
attacks.
Heaping praise on Attorney
General William A. Schnader, Re.
publican nominee for governor,
and reiterating his preference
for Senator David A. Reed over
Joseph F. Guffey, Democrat, Gov.
ernor Pinchot said at Ford City,
Pa, he believes organized labor
is against the Democratic ticket.
He exhibited a letter from Will
liam Green, president of the Amer
lean Federation of Labor, in which
Mr.. Guffey's labor attitude was
termed "antagoniStic."
Citing Andrew w. Mellon as
zone of those chiefly responsible
for the crash of 1929" Ickes de-
nounced his work as Secretary Of
the U. S. Treasury. Turning his
guns on Senator Reed Mr.. Ickes
sal d:
"VOters can't defeat vicious
and corrupt political and eco
nomic system by sending to the
United States Senate the lawyer
of that system on the SpeciouS
plea that he is able, honest, and
sincere"
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i. S. Girl Filler Forced
Out of Air Derby
WESLEY SMITH

premier airwoman, wore a black
leather fur lined flying coat over
g. smart gray costume. Theo
RaShe, a British passenger, wore a
heavy tweed coat and a dark felt
hat. Miss E. M. Lay, another
British passenger, wore a tweed
costume and a wine colored, close
fitting hat.
A low ceiling and visibility of
only few hundred feet prevailed
throughout France. confronting
the three American entries and
five American-made planes with
unlooked-for hazards, but early
reports indicated all the United
States airmen were making fair
progress.
Col. Roscoe Turner and Clyde
Pangborn, American filters, were
reported over Italy. we'll up among
the leaders of the race.
John Wright and John Polando,
flying a Lambert Monocoupe, en-
countered engine trouble before
their arrival at MarSeille but got
away for Rome after a brief de-
lay.
Two Forced Down
The first mishap of the race &C.
Cured when Captain Stack and
S. l.. Turner were forced down by
a dense fog at 1885 a. m. They
made a perfect landing and ex-
pected to get away again soon.
The radio cotnrol tower at
Croydon Airport was maintaining
contact with all planes carrying
radio, and messages were relayed
here by telephone.
The Air Ministry ascertained
that the first of the competitors
to cross the English Channel left
the English coast near F'olkeStone
at 7:15, and several others fol-
lowed in quick succession.
BY 7 o'clock the thousands who
had jammed the airport to wit
ness the start had left it COM
pletely deserted.
Fitzmaurice Out
About the only evidence OF
the excitement which had pre-
vailed for more than a week in
preparation for the race was the
big Bellanca monoplane which
had been entered by Col. James
Fitzmaurice, of Dublin, and had
been withdrawn at the last min
ute last night when the govern
ing committee refused to allow
him to compete with a total
loaded weight of 5000 pounds.
The committee insisted that ne
conform to the normal airWorthl-
ness limit of 5,400 pounds.
The ruling came as a bomb
shell to the race preparations.
Colonel Fitzmaurice considered
flying with a restricted gasoline
supply to conform to the weight
restrictions, but finally withdrew,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-10-20
u.s.. AID SOUGHT
IN CAS- WAR

In an effort to put a stop to
the gasoline price war along the
Atlantic seaboard and spreading
towards the Capital, Maryland in
dependent dealers today appealed
to the Federal Government.
In the last two weeks the price
of gasoline here has dropped from
1873 cents per gallon, including
tax, to 1875 cents today. There
has been an average drop of 4
cents in prices elsewhere.
H. A. Crouthamel, of Baltimore,
president of the Independent Re-
tail Dealers Association of Mary
land, today called on DR.. John w.
Frey, member of the Petroleum
Administration Board, to urge i'm.
mediate Intervention of the Gov
eminent. They were in session at
noon.
The battle began, according to
Government officials, when the
major companies slashed prices
several weeks ago. The indie
pendents were then drawn in. The
Government will be asked to work
out a marketing agreement for
the major companies.