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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-18
VETERAN OF WAR
 NEAR AMBITIONS
Took Vow Beside Grave of Buddy in Francois
 Seeking Office

Norman, Okla., Oct 1S-(UP)- Josh Lee stood in the mud ot France 16 years ago and made a VOW to work fer conscription of wealth and industry as well as men in the next war. It was VOW to the memory of his dead buddy"
 Lee never forgot the pledge, and now, that he is about to take a seat in congress, he believes he is getting close to the goal.
 "The war cost us $27,000. .000, ,000 and all but five per cent of it went to war profiteers, munitions makers and manufacturers" he said. "We got raincoats that would. mt shed water, and shoes with paper soles, while some profiteer made an extra profit because of the inferior materials used" Lee. now AZ years old, never has let up in his fight for universal conscription. Until recentlysa professor of public speaking at the University of Ok lohoma, he was utilized every chance to further his plea. Now that he is ready to go to Washing ton he has promises of congress sional aid.
 Lee will attend the national Le- zion convention next week in Miami to work for passage of resolution calling for adoption of universal conscription. More than half the state departments of the Legion are pledged to its passage, he says
 Lee, democratic candidate in the fifth congressional district for the U. s. house of representatives, is figured to Twin in a walk" by close Oklahoma political observers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-18
|KISONAS STO FACE ! ROBBERY CHARGE
 ALL BY HIMSELF
His Two Companions Had NOlles Entered in Their
 Cases To-day

Eight jurymen of the twelve who will hear the case of Joseph Kisonas, hcarged with robbery with violence, were chosen, through polling, at the noon recess today in superior court. Deputy sheriffs were instructed by Judge John Rufus Booth who is presiding, to go out and bring in talesmen be- cause the panel of jurymen sum- moned was exhausted. The tales men will be selected from nearby towns.
 Kisonas, the state charges, held up and robbed George Stokna, 24. of 70 Alder street, in the early morning hours of last June 22nd. The state charges that Kisonas with two companions stopped Stokna after he had parked his car in the garage and was on his way to his home.
 Kisonas Was Masked
 The state charges that Kisonas, masked, was the one who held the gun at Stokna and ordered him to turn over his money. Stokna turned over wallet, but it con- tained only an automobile registra- tion. police who investigated the case reported.
 Before the case started today. Assistant States Attorney William B. Fitzgerald. who is presenting the case. recommended that nolles
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-18
CHARLES PONzI
 REACHES ITALY
Will Make His Residence in Rome and Send
 For Family

Naples, Oct 1S-(UP)- Charles Ponzi, whose spectacular high fi- nance in America sent him to jail and caused his deportation, ar- rived today on the Vulcania.
 Before he disembarked Ponzi was transferred from the first class down to the steerage among other deported men and women. He was taken with them to the police sta- ton at the port, where hN papers were examined. He was then re- leased.
 My trouble was that I was a piker," he told the United Press correspondent. T should have sid ed with the big fellow. Then I should have become big man inc stead of what ann"
 He said he would proceed to Rome to establish residence and then would bring his family from the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-18
ARREST MADE IN
 BROCKTON CASE
Quincy Man Manacled in COurt--Held Under
 ,S5O,OOO Bail

Brockton, Mass, Oct 1S-CU.P.) "A warrant was issued in district court here to-day charging Thomas F. Richardson, 30, of Quincy. un- employed longshoreman, with two counts of armed robbery in con- nection with the $12.S11 hold-up at City Hall Tuesday. Richardson is a friend of Michael G. Geagan of Dorchester, also known as Vim cent Geagan, for whom & warrant was issued yesterday. Geagan is still at large.
 The warrant issued to-day charged Richardson with armed robbery of Patrolman George Per- kins, who was guarding the city treasurer's office at the time of the hold-up, and of Abbie Russell, a clerk.
 Manacled, and with the court room heavily guarded, Richardson was arraigned before Judge Will liam G. Rowe and waived reading of the complaints. He was held for the grand jury under $50,000 bail.
 District-Attorney Edmund R. Dewing informed the court that he would ask special session of the Plymouth County grand jury for speedy consideration of the cases against both Richardson and Gea- gan.
 In lieu of bail, Richardson was remanded to jail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-18
NO TRANSFERSOF
 PRIESTS MADE BY : BISHOP TODAY
There Had Been Reports of Many More Changes
 in the Diocese

,- Not a single transfer of priests was announced today by Most Rev Maurice F. McAuliffe, bishop oI Hartford, though it had been con- fidently expected by clergy and lai1y alike that many changes were in order. The only announcement made by the bishop in today's is- sue of the Catholic Transcript is the appointment of Rev William J. Collins. pastor of St Roses church, Newtown, az diocesan director of the Boy Scouts of America.
 Reports had been current abour the diocese that today would bring announcement in the Transcript of more than a score of appointments and transfers, with this city con- siderably affected by the moves of the clergy. The failure of the bishop to list any changes comes as a distinct surprise in view of the persistence and apparent authen- ticity of the reports.
 Since his installation last spring, Bishop McAuliffe has made many transfers of pastoral and clerical assignments. Almost every parish in Waterbury has been already af- fected by changes made by the new bishop. The bishops action on appointments bore out the predic- tion made when he took office that he had numerous transfers of priests in mind, with no town in the diocese to be spared.
 Appointments can be made by the bishop at any time but are usually announced on Thursday through the diocesan publication, The Transcript.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-18
WCTU MAKES
 POLICIES KNOWN

New London. Conn. Oct 1s- (UP)-Members of the women's
 Christian Temperance Union of Connecticut today were pledged to support the election of state legis-
 lators who are in favor of a "bet- ter state liquor control law" Re- peal of prohibition was declared n
 tragic failure in this state" at the closing session of the union's
 annual convention late yesterday
 at which Mrs Mary D. Weiles. Hartford, was reelected president.
 we are unalterably opposed tc the sale of hard liquors by tho glass in taverns. thereby giving them the status of the old saloon. . a resolution read. It was voted to support candidates who favor fore
 bidding sale of liquor to minors under 2f. Instead of IS. and who are against the saleof hard liquor by the drink and advocate eiosine of aii Nanor places on Sunday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-18
FORMER ENEMIES AND FRIENDS AT
 KINGS FUNERAL
Great f Procession Was Held To-day at the Last
 Obsequies
BY ROBERT H. BEsT

United Press Stan COrrespOndent)
 Belgrade, Oct 1S-(UP)-Kings, a president, princes. statesmen and weeping peasants today accorded funeral honors to King Alexander of Jugoslavia.
 Ex-allies, ex-enemies joined Jugoslavians in paying tribute to a soldier king, a World war hero who. while commoner-d -dictators were rising to power in other coun- tries made himself dictator and died at the hands of an assassin on foreign soil, victim of the in- terna1 dissention that has torn his Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slow enes.
 Enemies And Friends
 King Boris of Bulgaria who fought with the central powers against Jugoslavia: King Carol of Rumania, soldier ally: President minister, Marshal Philippe Petain; Captain Hermann Goering, the Prussian minister of interior who as one of the greatest of World wal kaces was an enemy, were in the magnificent funeral profession il which the kings body was taken from the cathedral to the railway station, and then to Oplenoc, 50 miles away. to be buried with his ancestors of the Georgevitch dy- nasty.
 These and notables from 19 other countries were in the procession.
 They marched under the protect ing rifles of thousands of Jugo- slavian soldiers there to prevent possible attempt to re-enact in the streets of. Belgrade the scene at
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-18
APPEAL AGAINST ALLOWANCE MADE
 ANNA 1. BROWN
Colonial Trust Co. Will Contest Sum of $6,25O
 Awarded Her

An appeal to the superior court from the action of the probate court commissioners who allowed Anna L. Brown the sum of $6,250 against the estate of her son, Ar den B. Brown, was filed today by Carmody & Thoms, counsel for the Colonial Trust Co, administrator of the late MT Browns estate. Mrs Browns claim was based on sev- eral notes she loaned her son. The commissioners who heard the claim were Attorney Patrick Healey, At- torney John H. Cassidy and Attor- ney James E.. Russell. It was brought out at the hearing before the commissioners that Mrs Brown was receiving at regular intervals interest payments on the notes.
 MT Brown died suddenly in New York, immediately following his wedding ceremony, it will be re- called. The commissioners disal- lowed a claim of $5,800 but granted two other claims totaling $6,250 in their report filed September 19. 1884. Attorney Walter E. Monagan appeared for Mrs Brown. It will be recalled that when MT Browns will was drawn, his mother was named chief beneficiary with a small re- mittance left to a daughter by his first wife, from whom he had been divorced. Later, he married again and the will, under the aw was voided, so that the second wife came into one third of the estate and the daughter by his first wife, received two thirds of his estate.
 The appeal filed today states the estate is being settled as a solvent estate and that the administrator is aggrieved at the action of thu commissioners. The appeal is re turnable to court the first Tuesda. of November.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-18
STOLEN JEWELS ARE GRADUALLY
 BEING LOCATED
Three Are Now Held in Robbery at Home of
 Miss SOule

Detectives today continued to build up their cases against the two men and a woman arrested for the burglary of jewelry worth $1,000 from the Fiske street home of Miss Florence Soule two weeks ago, and early this afternoon ex- pressed the opinion that they had "foolproof" cases against the trio, William Johnson, 34. Mary Bern hardt, 40, both of Country Club road, and James Graveline, s5, of Manhan street.
 Graveline, in city court this morning. was ordered held under bands of $5,000, the same figure that was set for the other two when they were presented in court yesterday. All three will be ar- raigned Saturday morning.
 Diamond Ring Located
 Captain William P. Keegan ari- nounced this morning the tho most valuable article of the stolen jewelry. a Tiffany diamond ring valued at $500, had been located in 2 New York pawn shop. Police know, he said, where the ticket Is for the ring. which was pawned for $90. Graveline, according to the chief inspector, is the one who pawned the $500 ring, while all three disposed of various pieces of the jewelry.
 Other pieces of the stolen jew. elry have been located in pawn shops in Portchester, Bridgeport and at the office of old gold deal- CTS in both places. Graveline was arrested yesterday in Bridgeport, while the Johnson and the Bern hardt were picked up the day be- fore at Portchester. N. Y.
 Grayeline Under Suspicion
 Detective headquarters revealed today that Graveline had been in for questioning soon after the Soule home had been burglarized Oc- tober 9th but had given reason able alibi as to his wherea bouts at the time when the housekeeper. while Miss Soule was in Hartford,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-18
FORTY INJURED
 AS BUS CRASHED
CoIlided With Truck in BOston-NOne of Them
 Seriously Hurt

Boston, Oct. 18-UP)-Forty persons were injured or severely shaken todayI when a crowded Boston elevater bus collided with loaded Economy Grocery Stores distributing truck at D and West Sixth streets, South Boston. None of the victims was fatally hurt.
 Seven-four men and three women--were taken to hospitals, but all but two were able to go home after first-aid treatment. Passengers became panicky and all was confusion within the bus when the crash occurred. Every window was shattered and occupants were sprayed with bits of glass. Such was the Impact that the big truck was overturned. Two men on the drivers seat were pinned beneath. being painfully but not seriously injured.
 Several ambulances sped to the scene. first reports indicating that many had been critically hurt, The bus was hurled across the street and crashed against lamp post. Passengers shrieked in terror as they were thrown from their seats and bounced against one another. Cause of the crash could not be dee termined by preliminary investi- gation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-18
BANKS ASKED TO
 DO ADVERTISING

Washington, Oct 1S-(UP)-Se- cretary of Treasury Henry Morgen- thau Jr. today recommended ad- vertising by banks in newspapers regarding their loan records as a means of stimulating business re- covery.
 He showed reporters copy of an advertisement by the Security First National Bank of Los Angeles appearing in a newspaper and out lining it's record of loans during September.
 am glad to see this being em- ployed. If it were used by banks throughout the country, it would probably stimulate business consid- erably," the secretary said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-18
MAINE LIQUOR LAW

Augusta, Me. Oct 1s-(UP)- Governor Louis !. Brann today set November as tho date for . spe. cIal session of the state legislature to enact emergency liquor sale eon- troi and revenue measures.
 The gcverner's decision was based gisstings in portIend. Sanger and AuRuAta this week, T4
 Maine voted sor repeal by a . Co majority in the state election .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-18
Tluelue Year Old Lad Eager To Be Gunn1an
Had the Implements of Warfare, When Picked Up At < 4:3O This Morning Judge Decided Reform
 School Was Place For Him

A 12-year-old gunmans with a revolver and. holster in his cap and a box of bullets in his pocket, was arrested at 4:30 this morning on South Main street by Patrofmian Carl Hespelt after the officers had grown suspicious when he saw the young lad on the streets at such an hour.
 Before Judge John F. McGrath in juvenile court later this morn ing, the lad said he carried the loaded gun because he thought the man from whom he had stolen it was "out to get him." When the judge learned that the boy had been in previous difficulties, and had played truant from school more than 20 times already this year, he committed him to the Con- necticut School for Boys at Meri- den.
 Carried For Protection
 Nonchalantly the youngster told the judge that he carried the gun for protection and that he felt safer while it was in his possession. The gun, though a small .22 caliber type, was one quite capable of in-. flicting death or serious injury if it were used on anyone. He stole the revolver, he admitted, from a man on Railroad Hill street.
 Patrolman Hespelt saw the lad walking along South Main street at 4:30 this morning and stopped him for questioning. The youngster told the policeman he had been staying at a home in the North End last night and was on his way home. Noticing the lads cap bulging, the officer lifted it off and found be- heath the loaded pistol in a small holster. A search of the packets then disclosed full box of bull lets.
 Lad Wasn't Perturbed
 Not at all perturbed. the youngster in juvenile court told Judge McGrath story that by in- ference brought out background of poverty and lack of parental care. In ragged. clothing, his face grimy and dirty, the lad told of AAS StSdAiHS tHe gun anu CdTTyluS IL with him for protection. He had not been staying home nights, he said, except now and then, and had played "hookey" from school when, ever he pleased.
 After getting the gun, he said. one of his companions about the same age told him that he needed a .S2 calibre revolver for his own use. The 12-year-oid youngster re- lated that he had promised to get the other a gun for a dollar and a half. He took the dollar and a half. he went on. but never se- cured the gun for the other boy.
 In answer to a question by, Judge McGrath as to why he made the bargain. he said naively: T needed the dough-"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-18

gather in the Belgian capital to- morrow and probably will con- sider an invitation to Great Britain to adhere to the agreements reacked.
 The invitation would be designed to show that the gold bloc is not directed against Sterlingaria - the countries which use the pound as Q monetary standard.
 It was hoped the move would bring britain into the gold bloc by granting her important trade con- sessions in continental gold coun- tries, and that Britain would agree to return to gold at an early date.
 The gold bloc conference was convoked by Belgium. The latter's position, with it's budget in pre- carious shape, has long been deli cate.
 Some quarters believed that if Belgium does not obtain trade con- sessions from other gold nations, she will be in danger of going off the standard, creating vital breach in the ranks of the bloc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-18
KIDNAPER LEFT VERY FEW CLUES | FOR PURSUERS
Justice Agents Believe It May Take Some Time
 to Trap Him x.
By WINTHROP LYMAN

NOAAACu IECSS 6t6M OOfEGEDOD02WXE
 Louisville, Ky. Oct 1S.--(UP)--- Federal agents today abandone6f hope for immediate capture of Thomas H. Robinson, Jr, accused kidnaper of Mrs Alice Speed SfoiI and reverted to the tactics which resulted in arrest of Bruno Richard Hauptmann in the Lindbergh case-
 A bewildering multitude of re- ports that Robinson had been seen =. in Indianapolis. Toledo. Bloom ington. Ind. Memphis, Tenn. Abing~ don, H. Canton, III and Peoria were investigated and discredited.
 Department of Justice agents ad~ mitted they had no clue to tho fugitive's whereabouts but asserf- ed that "we'll get him soon."
 Chicago police were warned Robinson probably would go there. where he worked last year at tho World Fair and where he rented in September the automobile m which Mrs Stoll was Kidnapped Oc- tober 10. Every gate of the fair was watched today.
 Ransom Bills May Trap Him
 Government investigators placed their principal reliance on wfue publicity given the serial numbern of bills in $49,450 in ransom money they believe Robinson hap with him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-18
STAMFORD HAS
 THREE SUSPECTS

Stamford, Conn, Oct 18-(UPl Three Ohio men were held here today for questioning after their automobile was stopped on tho Boston Post road and found to contain a set of burglar tools, q revolver and stiletto.
 The men gave their names as Atelo Valera, 33. Dover; Samuel Diptro, 37, Massillon, and Chester Viola, 33, Youngstown.
 They were arrested on charges of carrying concealed weapons. Po- lice communicated iwth Ohio au- thorities to ascertain if they were wanted in that state. All three in- sisted they were "just touring the country"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-18
SEEKING METEOR

Sussex, N. J., Oct 1s.-(UP)- Searching parties were organized to-day to search heavily wooded High Point state park for a me- teor residents throughout Sussex county reported biazed to earth last night.
 Many reported seeing it faIi in \ streak Of biinding. biuish light. and a fire warden sald it landed somewhere in the park and Riowed fes 1E sseuads a&tefwaEA-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-18
HAUPTMANN HAS DECIDED TO PUT
 UP GREAT FIGHT
His Lawyer Found Two Witnesses That May Aid
 Him in Case

New York, Oct 1s.-(UP)-The story of two new witnesses placing Bruno R. Hauptmann in New York city about four hours before the Lindbergh babys was Kidnapped al Hopewell, N. J., 50 miles away was checked today by James M Fawcett, counsel to the murder suspect.
 The witnesses-E. V. c. Pescia, head of an employment agency, and Joseph M. Furcht, construc- tion foreman at the Majestic apart ments-were discovered too late to be of any use in Hauptmann's ef- forts to avoid extradition to New Jersey.
 But in the event the defense ap- peal from a supreme court ruling ordering extradition fails when 1t is argued before the appellate di- vision tomorrow, the witnesses are
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-18

A motor car in which T. H. Rob- inson, Jr., alleged kidnaper, ap- parently had fled from Indians, was found here by police. PICK TWO
 The car, Ford v-S, carried I'm diana license number 504-4I9, is- sued to the wife of the fugitive kidnaper, according to authorities in Indianapolis.
 At Louisville, B. J. Connolly. de- partment of justice investigator, said he was convinced the Ford V-S sedan found here was aban- doned by Robinson. He said he doubted whether Robinson is m Springfield or the vicinity at pres ent.
 She Bought Plates
 Mrs Robinson bought the plates for a 1928 Chrysler while living sn South Bend, Ind, the Indiana mo- tor vehicles bureau reported.
 The car was abandoned Tuesday by man who took lodging at T tourist home, owned by Mrs Elsa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-18
Markets At q Glance

Stocks irregular in narrow range; trading dull. Bonds dull and irregular; rails steady. Curb stocks ease moderately. Chicago stocks quiet and easier. Call money per cent. Dollar easier in sterling; firm in gold currencies. Wheat of l to Y cent; corn unchanged to of z;
 oats ease. Cotton unchanged to points lower. Rubber up 2 to of point. Bar silver of 1h at 53M cents an ounce. Copper cents pound.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-18
EIGHT YEAR OLD CASE ENDS

Boston, Oct 18.-(UP)-Charles D.. Kel- course, 39, of Forest Hills, L. l. was acquitted by Suffolk superior court jury today on an eight eny. He was accused of the theft of dresses from g Roslindale shop in 1926. Kelcourse was ar- rested only recently.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-18
MILK PRESIDENT

Cleveland, Oct 1S.-(UP)-
 Milton Hut, of Davenport, Ia., was elected president of the Interna- tional Association of MILK Dealers for the coming year at a business
 session yesterday and R. c. Fisher
 of Waterbury, Conn.,, was named vice president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-18
MAY DROP PROTESTANT NAME

Atlantic City, N J., Oct 18-(UP)-A.res- olution urging federal regulation of the motion picture industry was unanimously adopted to- day by the house of bishops of the Protestant tion. A proposal to eliminate the word "Protes- tant" from the name of the church was brought before the convention and tabled for discussion tomorrow. - .er AZ r
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-18
Robinson Left Car Or
 Street M Springfield, Ohio And Fled m Bus
Stopped at Tourist House and One $ Bill Identified as Part of Ransom Money-Wife Paid Ransom at
 Word of Federal Agents

Springfield Ohio, October IS - (UP) - Police an nounced automobile used by Thomas Robinson, in h flight from Indiana and abandoned here identified today through finger prints.
 $5 bill given by the owner of the to the keeper centered in this area today under direction of federal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-18
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FICTION WRITER DIES

FICTION WRITER DIES
 Rio De Janiero, Brazil. Oct 1S- (UP)-Hal G. Evarts of Los An geles, popular fiction writer, died today of heart disease aboard the tourist liner Malolo, which brought the Eucharistic congress pilgrims to South America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-18
TREASURY BALANCE ,

Washington, Oct 1s--(uP)-Gov- ment expenses and receipts for fha current fiscal year to October 18th, period of the previous fiscal year: Thsi Year Expenses Lasf Yen S1, 1,904,s1s.73s.24 ,$1,262.50z, ,945.16
 Receipts
 $1.127.s62.2ss.es s5s,0so. .s02.s7 { 777.557.4ls.ei z s4s, ,<2z,t43.xo Cash Balance ..... $1,e6s,6l5,196.z1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-18
Final Ne1us Flashes
HAVANA CITY HALL ROBBED

armed with machine guns raided the vaults of the City Hall today and escaped in an automo
 bile under heavy fire. It was not known imme- diately how much money the men obtained if any. After several weeks of quiet disorder was renewed in Havana today Police fired over the heads of mob of institute students who were trying to tear down trolley wires near Central Park The students dispersed