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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-20

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 operators were able to reach their posts in the railroad company so that communication between the different departments was at a standStill.
 "Flangers,' the trains used for clearing switches and tracks. were working on full time in attempts to make headway against the storm.
 The Winsted train due here at $ o'clock had not arrived. People had to depend on their legs to get them to their destina- tions this morning when they iawoke to find no trolleys or busses
 No reports of exhaustion were re-
 ceived.
 Charles Chapman, manager o1
 the Connecticut Company, reported l eight or nine blows were being lkept at work throughout the day | on all lines. Several derailments of trolleys were reported from Sey- mour, Naugatuck, Watertown and Mt Carmel. No injuries were re- ported. All busses were pulled off and kept confined to the car house until the routes could be cleared. Mir Chapman said the sudden drop in temperature caused the soft snow to freeze underneath
 making it impossible for the trol- | leys to get a hold.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-20
VIENNA USES
 CENSORSHIP

Vienna, Feb. 20-UP)-Strict censorship was imposed on press messages today asthe government proclaimed the day one of mourn: ing on the occasion for a mass fun eral for those killed in the social ist revolution.
 GA United Press dispatch. filed at Vienna at 10:40 D. m. yester- day, did not reach London until 12 hours. 20 minutes later).
 The government asked that all citizens wear back and fly black flags from their homes. Businesses throughout the country were or- dered closed for two hours during the funeral ceremony.
 Koloman. Wallisch, socialist leader captured with group of men during the weekend near Bruck. was executed last night at Loeben.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-20
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Ellen Pet CTS will take place Wednesday morning at S:15 o'clock from the home at S6 Lounsbury avenue to the St. Francis Xavier church at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in the new St. Joseph ceemetry.
 Funeral services for Horace Watson, resident of this city, who was killed when his automobile overturned in Morris Sunday morning will be held in the Alder son funeral home, 70 Central ave- nue, at 2. o'clock tomorrow after noon. Burial will be in the old Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home be- tween and 5, and and g o'clock today.
 The funeral of Mrs. Benjamin Port took place yesterday after noon from the home, 25 Will lard street to the First Lutheran church, where services were con ducted at 2:30 by Rev. Martin Lorenz. The bearers were Will liam Gardner, Leo Romaine, Fred erick Poudim, Curt E. Arndt G. Fiege and Norman Wagner. The burial was in old Pine Grove cem- etery.
 The funeral of Mrs Domenico Di- Corpo will take place tomorrow morning at 8:15 o'clock from the home, 32 Winchester avenue. to St Lucy's church, where a solemn mass of requiem will be sung at y o'clock. Burial will be In the family plot, Calvary cemetery.
 Tho funeral of Mathew Watts will be held Thursday morning al s:15 o'clock from the home of hls daughter. Mrs John w. Finn, lSl Dwight street. Waterville, to s' Michael's church. where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at Q o'clock. Burial will be m the new St Joseph's cemetery. Funeral services for Mrs Ed ward McMulicn will be held f0- morrow afternoon at o'clock at the Lunny Funeral Home. 2a cen tFal avenue. llev Thomas s. Co., eAaFd win officiate. Burial VII be in prOapqfF cemetery. Frienas may call at tho funeral home thlF evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-20
Two Fire Alarms
 Rung During Storm
One Proved False-LittIe Damage at Other-Firemen
 Ask Public to Uncover Hydrants

At 4:06 o'clock Engine Company O. 1 from the Burton street sta- ton ploughed it's way to Gold mans Junk yard in the rear of IS Sparks street to extinguish a rub hish fire.
 Members of the central head quarters were out in full force this morning digging a path out of the station. The snow was staked sev- eral feet high on both sides of the big entrances.
 Captain William G. Russell on behalf of the department and for the protection of property owners made a request today that persons residing near the location of fire hydrants would render the city service by clearing the snow from around them. It would eliminate any delay in event of fire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-20
WEATHER CANCELS
 TWO FUNERALS
Arthur J. Lunny. Unable to Conduct Two This
 Morning

The severity of the storm forced the postponement for a day of two funerals scheduled to be held this morning, as Funeral Director Ar thur J. Lunny found 1t impossi- tle. to have them take place as planned. The funerals were those of Edward R. Cooke and Mrs Catherine Mayell, both of which were to be held from the Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue.
 The funeral of Mrs Mayelf will be held from the funeral home at 8:30 tomorrow morning with a high mass of requiem at St Mar Earet's church at g o'clock. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. ...
 The funeral of Mir Cooke will be held from the funeral home at 9:3O tomorrow, with high mass at St Margaret's church at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-20
Business LulIs as Small Staffs Man Stores Shops Office
Park Watchv110n
 Is Snowed Ln

It was very pleasant i'm the watchman's little shack at Washington Park last night, c0zy and comfortable despite the snow outside. Came the dawn, as someone has said, and the watchman attempted to peer through the window. But there was nothing to peer at, for. the snow had drifted high against the sides of the little structure. He opened the door and found then that the snow was sev- eral feet high all around and that getting out was out of the question. He settled down for a long and hungry day but heard a rescue party en- deavoring to shovel it's way into him shortly after o'clock. The rescuers got to him about 8 o'clock. T was all ready to start eating snOw," said the watchman. At press hour he was still de- vOuring cups of scalding coffee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-20
BRAVE EMPLOYES | OPEN UP STORES
Skeleton Staffs on Hand, No Business - City
 Court in Afternoon

Business in general throughout the city was at a standstill this morning. Few establishments had their full quota of employees, but whether they had one-third or less of their normal staff it was suffi- cient for the amount of business transacted. Some stores admitted having no customers during the early part of the day.
 Of the 200 employees of the How land-Hughes company forty ap- peared this morning. Grieve, Bis set & Holland suspended business completely; Miller & Peck's had but AS of their usual staff of 50; Jones & Morgan's reported eight absent from their regular force of A25, while w. T. Grant had 21 pres ent out of 30. .
 A radio message stated that all banks in Hartford had suspended business completely, but locally all banks were opened. The Citizens & Manufacturers Bank had 30 of its 45 employees on hand at the opening hour; the Waterbury Saw ings. Bank, 2S out of S7; the Wa terbury Trust company, 15 out or 26, and the Waterbury National Bank, 21 out of 32.
 Scores of smaller business firms failed to open during the morning. Hundreds of offices were affected by absentees.
 There was no session in city, probate, superior or court of com- mon pleas today. Arrangements were made to have a session Of city court at o'clock this after- noon to dispose of any business pending. Judge Arthur F. Els was scheduled to appear in superior court this morning at 10 o'clock, but his honor was reported showed in at his Litchfield residence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-20
OBITUARY

COOLING - Mrs Mary Dooling one of the best known residents of the lower Washington Hill section, died at St Mary's hospital yester- day afternoon. Her home was at 3S Fuller street. A resident of Wa terbury for the past 40 years, she came to this country from Ireland. She was the widow of James Dool- ing, a prominent veteran of the Spanish American War, and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Spanish War Veterans.
 She is survived by one brother. Patrick O'Connor of California; four cousins, Mrs Michael Law Tor, Mrs John Brown, Mrs Brid- get O'Connor and Michael Wallace all of this city.
 Thursday morning at S:15 O clock from the Mulville Funeral Home i27O West Main street, to the church of the Immaculate Con- ception at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in the old St Joseph's cemetery. DUNN-Miss Mary F. Dunn o1 45 Idylwood avenue died Monday 1 night at St Mary's hospital after g
 long illness. She lived in the Eas ,End for the past 20 years. For sev'
 eral years she was employed by the Plume & Atwood Mfg Co.
 She is survived by two sisters
 Mrs John H. Miller and Mrs Jame:
 D. Smith; and four nephews. Arn'
 old, James, Francis and Walter, al
 of this city. She was the sister ol
 Miss Annie Dunn who died two l weeks ago.
 The funeral will take place iron the Mulville funeral home, 27t i West Main street at S:15 o'clocl
 Thursday morning to Sts Peter ant
 Paurs church at 9:00 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-20
FEW TELEGRAPH
 LINES ARE DOWN
Service Goes On As Usual -HartfOrd=W =Willimantic
 Loop Is Out

The telegraph offices in the city were struggling to keep up regular service to-day despite great ob- stacles. All messages received here were being sent out, as many as possible being phoned as it was almost impossible for the messen- ger boys to navigate their way through snow covered streets.
 Western Union reported that a few lines were down to-day but that service was being carried on as usual. Lines in and out of the city were all in good working Sr- der. The lines between Hartford and Willimantic were down this morning, but messages usually sent oyer them were being routed through Springfield.
 Postal Te1egraph's lines were down all night but were in work ing order at 8 o'clock this morn ing. Service on messages was be- ing carried on as usual late this morning
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-20

, snow. Hurried telephone calls were made to the bus and trolley companies inquiring after service. When they learned no lines were open, searches were begun for warm clothing, arctics, botos and other apparel, as dubious glances were cast at the snow covered windows.
 All main highways leading to the center of the city then assum- ed the appearance of stage for d big parade. Countless stories were reported of long treks made from distant points. One mechanic was reported to have walked all the way from Oakville. Another hiked from Waterville.
 Grocery store owners were busy as patrons called for big supplies. i Milk companies had difficulty in making the rounds as the putting horses tugged at their milk-laden carts.
 All factories and stores that operated had skeleton forces al work.
 Factory whistles blew welcome
 notes to anxious mothers wht were preparing their children fol | school at 7:30 o'clock this morning and the kiddies were pleased when mo school" was the report. The whistles also blew again at 12:4O further postponing school ses- sions.
 The Western Union and Postal Telegraph companies reported reg ular service, principally by phone. Postal lines were all down during the night but were repaired during the morning. The Western Union company reported a few lines down but regular service was maintained l The court house was deserted eX- cept for few employees. Judge Ar thur F. Els, presiding at the Jan- uary term of the superior court, called Clerk George H. Freeman to ] state that he was unable to get 1 away from his home in Litchfield,
 Waterbury prepared fer colder weather tonight, needing the re- port of the weather man but ex- pected to greet with considerable pleasure tomorrow the report, "Fair and Warmer"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-20
DE WITT PARKER
 WINS PAINTING

The annual drawing of lots of the Waterbury Two Arts club, al- lowing the fortunate sustaining member to choose a painting from the clubs exhibition, was won by De Witt Parker. He chose "Glou- cester Harbor", a painting by George Marinko. The exhibition, being held at the Little Gallery of the Mattatuck Historical society building, will continue till the end of the month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-20
ALL THE STATE
 WAS SNOWBOUND

Hartford. Feb 20-(U.P. J. All of Connecticut was snowbound to- day under blanket from three to seven feet deep.
 Transportation throughout the state was paralyZed. Officials announced it was impos- sible to travel any of the main arr teries.
 Smaller roads were buried. No railroads, bus lines, or street cars were operating.
 New Haven and Bridgeport res idents confronted seven feet drifts.
 Downtown office buildings were not opened and at Hartford, the state capitol, only one employe of the state treasurer's office was on duty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-20
MEMS BROTHERHOOD
 GETS SURPRISE MEAL

The Mems Brotherhood at the South Federated church received a pleasant surprise at the close of it's meeting last night. Wives of the members had prepared sup per and the men were invited to enjoy it.
 It was decided to hold a social meeting Thursday night in honor of Washington's birthday.
 Frank Sturges was named secre- tary to serve the remainder of the year
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-20
RUSSIAN EXILE
 CHANGES MIND

Moscow. Feb 20.-UP)-Chris- tian Rakovsky,' former ambassador to France and Great Britain, now an exile in Siberia, has reeanted his oppositionist views, it was an- nouncedt oday.
 Rakovsky was a leader of the Trotzky faction. Recanting his views, he was said to have ex- plained that growth of reaction throughout the world impelled loyal cooperation of all commun- ists. He pledged himself to CO., operate with the communist party and it was expected his exile would end soon. He had been offered amnesty many times but refused to renounce his views.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-20
LOUIS HUTENSKY
 TENDEKED DINNER

The Palmour club gave a bache- Tor dinner to Louis Hutensky fol- lowing the regular bushes meet ing at the club on Bank street last night. Entertainment was fur- nished by Frank Romano and John Connors. MT Hutensky was pre- sented with travelling bag.
 At the business meeting it was reported that arrangements have been completed for the basketball game with the Meriden Y. M. H. A. A preliminary game will be played between the married and single men of the club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-20
DR LEWIS VISITS
 WEST GOSHEN CAMP

Rev Dr John N. Lewis, rector Of St Johns Episcopal church, and Rev Wilbur Ruggles were guests of Captain John D. O'Leary at the eco camp in West Goshen, known as Camp Tourney yesterday. After inspecting the camp, Dr Lewis ad- dressed the boys in the recreation hall, illustrating his remarks with moving pictures taken on his travels.
 Dr Lewis was enthusiastic about the camp especially in the forestry accomplishments. The address was delivered after the guests were served the camp dinner. Andrew NJ. Larson furnished the transpor- tation. Mrs O'Leary. wife of the camp head, also made the trip
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-20
Telephone Calls
 Jump 400 Per Cent
Operators Who Reported at 10 Last Night Worked
 Until II A. M-Send Out Trucks for Girls

ger cent increase over the ordinary number.
 Girl operators who came to work at 10 o'clock last night re- mained until Il o'clock this morn ming because the morning shift could not reach the office. The girls displayed splendid spirit, off, c;als said, all remaining in a happy frame of mind. Coffee and sand kiches were served the operators during the long stretch.
 This morning the company dis patched two heavy trucks to pick Up operators who were unable to make the trip to the office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-20
POLICE OBSERVE
 QUIETEST DAY

Blizzards may mean work and trouble for some organizations, but today was the quietest day in years in police circles. No arrests. No com plaints about parking, about youngsters coasting or having gang fights.
 Superintendent of Police Joseph H. Mclean, however, expects full cooperation from property own CTS in having sidewalks cleaned as quickly as possible. Patrolmen have been instructed to make a tour of their districts and request immediate action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-20

During the storm two calls were registered at fire headquarters. The first proved a false alarm. It was registered by telephone at 1858 o'clock and the message was to the effect that there was a fire in 8 Bank street building. Appar- atus responded, but no trace of a fire was found.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-20
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Boston, Feb. 22-(UP)-Weather forecast:
 Massachusetts - Fair and colder, much colder with a cold wave in east portion tonight. Wednesday fair slowly rising temperature in extreme west portion.
 Rhode Island and Connecticut- Fair and much colder with cold wave tonight. Wednesday fair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-20
BALTHAZAR SPEAKS
 ON FRENCH RIOTS

The situation in France resulting from the recent riots was described in a talk by Attorney Edward J.. Balthazar at, the Y. M. c. A. last night. Alfred E. Meyerhans pre- sided at the sesion. which was fol- lowed by a question period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-20

A 400 per cent increase in trafI fic was reported by the Southern New England Telephone company as a result of the severe storm. In other words, the company had to handle telephone calls at a 400
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-20
WAS REELECTED.

Washington, Feb. 20-(UP)-
 Walter w. Smith, St Louis, today
 was reelected president of the federal advisory council of the fed
 eral reserve system at its first 1884 meeting, .'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-20
wv AT HOSPITALS.

No storm casualties were report ed by either the Waterbury hos pital or St Mary's hospital. A num- Der of doctors failed to make their usual morning appearances and special nurses engaged on duty at both institutions were unable to "check in." Their places were filled by nurses on the regular staffs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-20
W IS POSTPONED

The federal inspection of Co r scheduled for tomorrow night, has been postponed until Friday night. The inspection of Co E will be held will be inspected Thursday night. as usual. Co G and Howitzer Co
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-20
DRUGGISTS DINNER
 T Ugs

IS CALLED OFF
 The dinner of the Waterbury Druggists association scheduled for the Elton this evening has been postponed because of the wealth CT, William J. Dunphy, chairman announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-20
PASSENGER ROUTES ARE ALL BLOCKED

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Evening star., 1934-10-31
LOSE $534
IN CASH AND LOOT
Eleven Persons Seek Police Aid
Following Robberies in City
Last Night.

Cash and loot valued at 1894 was
reported stolen last night by II VIC
tins who sought police aid.
Arthur j. Machin, East Orange,
N. j., told police s11o was taken from
beneath his pillow in his room in a
Pennsylvania avenue hotel while he
was asleep last night.
Maude M. Harris and Emily John
informed police their pocketbooks
were taken from table in store in
the 1900 block of G street. Their
loss was $55.
Dorothy Russ, 80 Franklin street
northeast, reported the theft of a
watch and overcoat valued at $50 and
So in cash from her home.
Jewelry and silverware valued at
$110 were reported stolen from the
home Of Carl w. Dauber, jr, 6814
Ninth street. Burglars entered by
breaking basement window.
A radio worth $50 was taken from
the apartment of John Anderson,
1924 S street, he told police.
Thefts of clothing were reported
by DR.. M. B. Pettitt, st. Elizabeth's
Hospital; Joseph Williams, 1899
Third street; Leo Shapiro, 90l M
street; Mary Johnson, 1704 Vermont
avenue, and Ellie Chambers, 1885
Eighth street.
Evening star., 1934-10-31
LIEUT.. COL. J. S. BUTLER,
FORMERLY IN D. C., DIES
Succumbed at Hot Springs Ma
tional Park, Ark, Army
Orders Today Reveal,

The death of Lieut.. Col. John Soule
Butler. So, who died at Hot Springs
National Park, Ark, on October l9,
was announced today in War De-
partment general orders.
Born in Rogersville, Tenn, he was
employed as assistant engineer in the
Engineer Department at large from
1904 to 1917 on improvement work in
the Cumberland River and in the
United States Engineer Office in Nash
vile, Tenn.
He was appointed major in the
Engineer Reserves in July, 1917, and
lieutenant colonel of Engineers, Ma
tional Army. in July, 1918. He served
in Washington in the general En-
gineer depot for more than a year. as
chief, Engineer division, Office of di-
rector of storage. in November and
December of 1918; and as chief, set
Elements division, Office of director of
finance. until the Fall of 1919. He
was honorably discharged as lieu
tenant colonel of Engineers, National
Army. August 20, 1919.
Evening star., 1934-10-31
Deaths Reported.

Jacob A. Weigh. Sc. 364O 18th st.
Johanna c. Blaock. SO. Garfield Hospital
JEANNE S. Payton. 70. 1901 Park I'd
Joe johnson. II. Sibley Pospital
Francesca Vita. "a, 317 F St ne
Maurice Otterback -. Sibley Hospital
Bessie Hertz. ~. Garfield Hospital
GUIDO Ragazzini, II. st. Elizabeths Hos
William z. Hall: 50. Gallinser Hospital:
Fred j. Stahl. IS. Gallinger Hospital
Katie A. Hess. 66, ST. Elizabeth's Hospital
Daniel j.. Connor 81. 2136 st.
Anna Colapietra. 5s. Home for Aged anc
Infirm.
Winona Hutchinson A.. Gallinger Hospital
Timothy A. Driscoll. 46. Emergency Hos
Ephlaim Smith. A. Emergency Hospital.
Ethel Shaffer. 3s, Wardman Park Hotel.
Susie Fleming. 80. st. Elizabeth's Hospital
Lucy Lewis: n, Gallinger Hospital.
Man Marie g; GRAY 81 2442 Nichols ave. Sc
Augustus Brokdon. jr., 40. sos @ St
Raymond Williams Al. in truck at 18th
Henry Price. 3s. Gallinser Hospital.
Leroy Jackson. 80, 436 NJ St
Gertrude johnson. 33. Providence Hospital
Fannie Rogers, 30. tuberculosis Hospital
Rose Snowden. 25. tuberculosis Hospital.
Evening star., 1934-10-31

olution was passed asking all pa
triotic, civic or semi civic associations
to display the American flag at all
their meetings and that they open
their meetings by singing a patriotic
song.
A letter from w. A. Roberts,
peoples counsel, asking the groups
opinion of a cross track from the
het.d of the Eleventh street car line
to Fourteenth street, so that sorne
of the morning traffic on the latter
line could be run express down
Eleventh street was answered by ref
erence to action taken by the aSso-
citation last year. At that time they
asked that the change be made.
A resolution indorsing the drives
of the Red Cross and the Community
Chest was approved. A speaker from
the Chest will be asked to talk at the
next meeting.
Final plans for the participation in
the Halloween parade tonight were
discussed. Horace M. Fulton is In
charge of the arrangements.
Evening star., 1934-10-31
CHEVY CHASE RESIDENTS
ATTEND FATHERS RITES
Mrs. W. J. Harper and Mrs
Robert Young Go to Funeral
of Lewis Maxwell.

Mrs. W. j. Harper and Mrs. Robert
Young, both Of Chevy Chase, Md,
have returned from West Virginia,
where they attended the funeral of
their father, Lewis Maxwell, who died
Monday last week at Willow Bend
Estate, Doddridge County, w. Va. He
was 90 years old.
Mr.. Maxwell, known for many years
as Doddridge County's grand old
man." was the son of Franklin Max
well, who was a Virginia State Sen
ator for several years. He was one Of
Central West Virginias most dis
tinguished citizens, and was a member
of one of the oldest families in Vir-
ginia.
Evening star., 1934-10-31
DR.. RICHARDS TO SPEAK

DR.. Esther L. Richards of Johns
Hopkins Hospital will speak on the
Facts and Fallacies of Social Case
Work" tomorrow at II am. in the
United States Chamber of Commerce.
This is DR.. Richards third lecture
in the course on human relations,
sponsored by the Council of Social
Agencies. DR.. Russell J. Clinchy will
preside