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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
CONNECTS MEET
 CLUBS OF GUARDS
Attempted to Start More Riots and Are Quickly
 Given Quietus

Philadelphia. Aug 29.-(UP)- New riots in the main Eastern State penitentiary were quelled early to-day by the tear gas. Scv- enteen prisoners were overcome. A number has sore heads from base ball bats yielded by guards. Dis. orders started at midnight. Pris- oners banged on their cell doors, hammered tin cups against metal furniture. shouted and cursed. Flaming newspapers and mattress es were thrown into the cell block walks. Electrical fixtures were short circuited. throwing portions of the prison into darkness.
 Warden Herbert (Hard Boiled) Smith and 34 special guards en- tered the Klondike section and laid down q tear gas barrage. In this tier were IT convicts who had been transferred here following Satur- days riots at the Graterford branch of the penitentpary. The 17 leaders were. pulled from their cells. Two resisted and were clubbed. They were taken to an isolated cell block. One was armed with a six-inch knife. State police and highway patrolmen aug mented the regular guards. The state officers set up machine fun stations in the corridors and on top of the high prison wall to prevent a jail break. At dawn prison of- ficials said the situation was un- der control, but admitted there was "stil1 considerable unrest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
FATHER AND HIS
 DAUGHTER DEAD
Train Crushed His Auto at Crossing-AnOther Girl
 Also Killed

Bellingham. Mass, Aug. 29.- (UP) ).--Three motorists, including father and daughter, met instant death here today when the auto mobile in which they were riding was demolished by a passenger train on Elm street grade cross- ing near the Woonsocket, R. l.. line.
 The dead: Wilfred. Beauregard, 5S. East Blackstone, driver: Lu- cille, IS. his daughter; Doris Blais. 10, also of East Blackstone.
 The train was bound from Black stone to Boston. Beauregard evil dently did not see it in time to avoid the crash. The scene of the accident is on the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad.
 Beauregard, a dairyman, had moved to East Blackstone recent iy from Woonsocket. Daily he de- livered a consignment of milk to Woonsocket. Several shattered milk cans were found in his wrecked sedan after it had been carried nearly half mile on the locomo- tive's pilot. The victims were soon extricated but all were dead. The crossing is unprotected but rail. road employees said there was good visibility in both directions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
FIRST CATHOLIC
 COLLEGE IN CONN
Will Be on Keyser Island Where Jesuits' Retreat
 Is Located

South Norwalk, Conn.,, Aug. 29 -(UP)-Institution of the first Catholic College in Connecticut was under discussion here today at the 11th annual convention of the Jesuit Philosophical association of the Eastern States.
 The College would occupy Keyser Island owned by the Jesuit order and on which is now located their retreat. The Island comprises 25 acres and is connected with the mainland where 75 additional acres are availab ble.
 The construction costs, it was learned, would be close to $1,000,- 900. It has been tentatively spoken of as Manresa Institute.
 The island now is clustered with conference halls, dormitories and chapels sufficient in number for the initial steps of the contemplat- ed undertaking. The project had not reached formal consideration, although it was expected some de- finite action would be taken be- fore the convention adjourns late today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
UPTON SINCLAIR
 WON YESTERDAY IN CALIFORNIA
Socialist Editor Ran Away From Rest for DemO=
 Crat Nomination
(By United Press)

Nomination of Upton Sinclair, noted socialist author, as demo- cratic candidate for governor in California overshadowed all other results in three state primaries.
 Sinclair's victory over George Greet, wartime propagandadist, and Justus Wardell, original Roose- welt supporter. was a political sem sation.
 Republicans were gleeful over expected confusion in democratic ranks but Postmaster General James A. Farley said Sinclair would receive full democratic sup port.
 Governor Frank F. Merriam was the republican choice for governor winning over three other candi- dates.
 Sentaor Hiram Johnson won nomination on four tickets includ- ing both republican and demo- cratic.
 Other Primaries
 In the Mississippi primary the chief fight was for the senate nom- ination and a runoff primary was certain between Senator Hubert D. Stephens and Swashbuckling form CT Governor Theodore G. Bilbo. who ran within a few thousand votes of each other. Representa- tive Ross Collins trailed.
 South Carolina engaged in a hot fight over a referendum to guide to the next state legislature in modification of the state liquor act. Returns were almost equally divid- ed. Olin D. Johnston, Spartanburg, and Cole L. Blease, former U. s. senator, will meet in a runoff prim- ary for governor September II
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
DECISION IN THE SYNAGOGUE NOTE
 CASE RENDERED
GuarantOrs Can Turn Over Deposits in Merchants
 Trust Company

Judge Frank F. McEvoy today signed an order in superior court by which guarantors on a note in the amount of $50,000, permitted to assign their deposits in the closed bank to wipe out the obliga- ton. The note is dated Oct 1st 1881 and remains unpaid the ap- plication presented to$ Judge Me- Evoy in chambers stated,
 The note was guaranteed to be paid by large number of indiv- iduals under an agreement with the Merchants Trust Go. The syna- gogue is unable to pay the obliga- ton and demand has been made by the receiver for the Merchants Trust Co.,, the Citizens & Manu- lecturers National Bank.
 Had Deposits In Bank.
 A number of the guarantors are the owners of deposits in the clos ed bank and they are able to get deposit accounts from other per- sons and corporations for the pur- pose of setting off their obligations against the note, the application says.
 ie otuSi pl ONiuSS tAdI II @So,- 900 is paid in cash or by assign ment of deposits against the note by Sept l, 1894, the sum will be accepted at its face value and will be applied against the debt. The receiver is authorized to refrain from bringing any action or suit for the collection of the note until April l, 1885, unless otherwise or dered by the court.
 If the further sum of $12,500 is paid in cash or assignments be- fore April l, 1885, the receiver is likewise authorized to refrain iron | bringing suit for the notes col lection unless ordered.
 If the remaining $12,5O0 is pait by Oct l, 1885 the liability of thu guarantors will be cancelled, the l order concludes.
 The application was presented to Judge McEvoy by Attorney William D. Thoms, counsel for the receiver.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
HOPE TO SETTLE TEXTILE STRIKE
 BEGINS TO FADE
Mill Owners and Leaders of Labor Have COllided
 in New Dispute
By FREDERICK c. OTHMAN United Press Staff Correspondentl

United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Washington, Aug 29-(UP)- Textile mill owners and labor lead CTS collided in new dispute to- day which jeopardized any hope of preventing a walkout of 600,000 workers from Maine to Alabama.
 The argument concerned the capacity in which mill owners would attend a proposed peace conference here tomorrow. It threatened chances of holding the meeting at all. The round table, sponsored by the national labor relations board, was believed 10 provide the only possibility of halting the strike, scheduled to be underway by Saturday.
 The crisis grows out of the fact that the cotton textile code author ity and the cotton textile institute comprise an identical membership. Labor will deal win the institute but not the code authority. The industry is expected to declare that it will deal with labor only through the code authority.
 FranClS J. 1OlHHdi, Cildii iadi VI the special strike committee of the United Textile Workers, explained the basis of the unions stand.
 Not Against Government
 eve will not meet with the code authority" he said. Were not striking against the MIRA or the government. We are striking against the industry"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
REORCANIZERS
 WIN PRIMARIES
 BY GOOD MARGIN
Swept the Field in One of Most Surprising of
 Victories

Reorganization forces will be in charge of the republican campaign in Waterbury from now until elec- ton in November, as a result of the sweeping defeat of the regulars" in last nights g. o. D. primaries. Carrying three of the five wards, the reorganization group gained control of the town committee as well as the delegates to the local party conventions. Attorney Fred erick w. Palomba, chairman of the reorganization forces, to-day ioomed as the likely choice for town chairman, taking the place of Attorney T. E. Conway, who will automatically resign when the newly elected committee meets.
 Town Committee Call
 Attorney Palomba stated today that he planned to have Town Chairman Conway call the town committee into session tomor- row night. Holding control of 24 of the 40 votes on the new town committee, the reorganizationists will sweep the "old guard" off the slate.
 Last nights g. o. p. primaries, the first city-wide ones in the city since the Hotchkiss- Elton mayor alty nomination battle, brought out a total of 2,2O5 republican voters. This total does not take into con- sideration a number of ballots thrown out when the count took place for various reasons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
ACCIDENT STOPS
 CUP TEST TRIAL
Yankee Forced to With draw While C0ntesting
 With the Rainbow

Newport, R. l., Aug 29. (UP)- The race between Yankee and Rainbow, seventh in the series to determine a defender of the Amer ica's cup was postpo ned to-day by the selection committee to give Yankee sufficient time to repair damag caused in yesterdays test.
 Yesterdays race was abandoned when a sudden gust of wind caused Yankees jumper stay to buckle and splinter. The Boston yachts para chute, containing more than 2'O0o square feet of cloth. was imme- diate hauled in to save the most from possible damage.
 A jumper stay is a laminated piece of wood which extends from the supper part of the mainmast, land is part of the rigging which strengthens the mast.
 Although work on Yankee con- tinued through the night the selec- tion committee decided to-day that it would be wise to allow Charles Francis Adams, skipper of the yacht. sufficient time to test the repairS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
SILK STOCKINGS
 AND SALVATION

London, Aug 29 (UP)-Young- CT members of the Salvation Army were reported today to be urging the high council to abolish its pro- hibition on silk stockings. motion pictures and similar features of modern life.
 The council was meeting to elect a general in chief, an di twas be- lieved the six candidates for the post would be sounded out by the council on their views regarding the stockings and movies before a vote was taken.
 Before today's meeting Com- mander Evangeline Booth. com niander of the army in the United States. was reconciled with her sister Commissioner Catherine Booth. head of the army's social work among women in Great Britain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
POLICE SHOT AT
 HICHWAYMAN IN
 EXCITING CHASE
Former Prizefighter Made His Get Away in Alleys
 Off South Main St

Safely escaping into a maze of south Main street alleyways after the stolen car in which he was riding had been pursued in a mad chase through city streets shortly before 1880 o'clock this morning, a man said by police to be Edward robbed of his valuables, then is also known as George Riley and Johnny Logan, was being sought this afternoon by local and state police in connection with a holdup at Washington this morning. Hol- lis Mitchell, owner of the car which was recovered on Union street here after it's driver had jumped off while it was in motion, was held up this morning at o'clock robbed of his valuable, then stripped and tied to a tree.
 Fired On By Patrolman
 Mischler escaped after a shot had been fired at him by Patrol man Delmar Dunn and Is believed to have fled across South Main street to the vicinity of Meadow street. Leaping from the stolen car while 1t was racing at a high speed he is believed to have been struck by the front fender of the machine and hurt about the leg. The car veered up on to the sidewalk on Union street and crashed into a pole.
 The driver of the stolen car had been pursued from the corner of West Main street and Watertown avenue when he abandoned the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
SPOUSE HAPPY
 ABOUT LEAGUE

New York, Aug 29. (UP)- Jouett Shouse is convinced that the American Liberty League will have support of the man in the street." This was his conclusion after surveying an ''avalanche of tlegrams, letters and pledges of support. including many contribu- tions" which has poured in on the founders of the League since an- nouncement of it's formation last week. Shouse conferred with League was not to oppose the Roosevelt administration but to fight so called radicalism and to defend and uphold the constitu- tion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
PRESIDENT TO
 TALK ON EUROPE

Hyde Park, N. Y., Aug 29-(UP) President Roosevelt today plan ned to discuss the European dis armament situation with Norman Davis, his rowing ambassa dor, in the only conference scheduled for the summer White House here.
 It was expected that the chief executive would give over the ma jor portion of his day to a study of the national labor situation that has been complicated by the threat ened strike in the textile industry. In this connection. however. it was emphasized that he has not set aside time for conferences with either labor chiefs of textile exe- cutives, the succer White House emphasizing that adequate machin- cry already has been set up to meet whatever exigency might arise.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
Final NezQ,S Flashes
QUITS RUMANIA FOREVER

Lupescu, sweetheart of King Carol of Rumania, has definitely broken with her royal lover and left the soil of Rumania forever" according to the Boulevard newspaper, "Das Echo" The newspaper says "on good authority" that Mazda was escorted to Vienna by the chief of police of Bucharest, who then turned over to her "a large sum of money" She then proceeded "to an un- known destination
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
President Says Gold Profit Ls West Egg"
The S2, 100000 Is Safely Locked Away and Later Will Be Used to Reduce Debt of Nation;
 Smilingly Evades Other Questions

Hyde Park, N. Y, August 29 - (UP) - President Roosevelt re- gards the $2,S00,000,000 profit from devaluation of the dollar in terms of gold as a "nest egg" that ultimately will be used in reduc- ing the national debt.
 In making known his position today MT Roosevelt subscribed to a policy outlined in an address by Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr. He emphasized the word ultimately, however, to indicate to observers at least that some time would elapse before any steps would be taken.
 It was MT Roosevelt who de- scribed the profit as a nest egg, pointing out that one ultimately uses" a nest egg.
 The profit now is under lock and key in the reasury, as Mor- genthau explained, practically all of it being held in the form of gold and silver. In addition to debt reduction the secretary explained that the money also would be used in balancing the budget.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
.BOURCERIE NAMED
 FOR MILK PROBE
Will Liquidate Affairs of Old Boston License;
 Snyder Resigns

Washington, Aug. 29-(UP)- Elmer H. Bourgerie of the AAA field investigation section was named today to liquidate affairs under the old Boston milk license
 Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace, it was announced. has accepted the resignation of Fred eric S. Snyder, milk director under the original license, effective Aug 25.
 The old license was terminated on Jan. 15 and Dr Einar Jensen was appointed Boston milk mark CT administrator under a new one Snyder continued to negotiate set dement's to the equalization pool established under the old License.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
CONFIRMS REPORT

London, Eng, Aug 29-(UP)- Lili Damita, exotic film star, ended her indecision today by confirming reports that "early in October" she will become the bride of Hugo Brassey, millionaire Australian rancher. Brassey, who appears to have snared Lili's heart after sev- eral European princes of the blood royal failed, Is now in Australia. The wedding. LiIi said, will take place in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
HOLLYWOOD HAS
 NEW ROMANCE

Hollywood. Aug 29-CUR)-Ru- mors that Lily Damita, film actress now in England, will marry Hugh Brassey, reputed wealthy Austral- ian sheep rancher. fioated through the film colony today but were met mostly by skeptical eyebrow-lift- ing.
 Miss Damita, whose romances have included a brief association with Prince George of England, is scheduled to return here soon to make picture.
 Jos\ph M. Schenck. producer who recently visited Europe, re- marked that Aiiss Damita attended a party there with hale and hearty youth who might have been a sheen rancher."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
WATR May
 Run At Night

Washington. D. C., Aug 20 The request of radio sta tion WATR of Waterbury, Conn. for q change of its present operating license which would increase its hours of operation and alter its frequency was today set for hearing by the federal communications commission.
 No date for the hearing has been named by the com mission.
 In order to increase WATERS range of service and the quality and convenience of its programs, Harold Thomas, owner of the sta- tion wants to he allowed to change it's frequency from 119O to 1900 kilocycles and to operate at evening as well as during the day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29

the feasibility of establishing an airline across the Atlantic.
 "It is only a question: he wrote, "of which route can be flown now and in the future with the highest degree of efficiency"
 Mrs Lindbergh's feet first got cold when they were approaching the Greenland Ice cap at an alti- tude of 13,000 feet.
 She Wore Plenty.
 T was wearing, in addition to woolen underwear" she wore "one thin wool skirt, one sweater, wool riding trousers, several pairs of wool stockings, fur lined kamiks and helmet and over everything the hooded white blanket Parka. was quite warm, except for my feet, which l sat on."
 Mrs Lindebergh administers a mild scolding to her famous hus- band-who has the reputation no
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
WOULDN'T TALK OF ELECTION

Hyde Park, N. Y, Aug 29.-(UP)-Presi- dent Roosevelt today declined to comment on the outcome of the California primary elections in which Upton Sinclair, author led demo- cratic slate of four candidates to win the guber- material nomination. MT Roosevelt, who read of the results in the newspapers indicated that he was adhering to his policy of saying nothing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
MILL OWNERS TURN THEM DOWN

New York; Aug 29.-(UP)-Textie mill owners in conference at the Cotton Textile h. stitute today rejected proposal for an eleventh hour conference with leaders of the United Tex tile Workers of America, which plans nation wide strike on Saturday. The refusal apparent yl blasted the last hope of averting the walkout of possibly 100000 workers in an industrial con- fict described as the most serious yet faced by NRA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
NO CHOICE MADE
 BY REPUBLICANS FOR GOVERNOR
Primaries Held Yesterday in Many Sections Were
 All Mixed Up
lRy United Prcssl

Results of yesterdays Connec- ticut primaries gave little indica- tion to-day as to the choice for a gubernatorial candidate at the republican state organization was supported in the majority of sec tions and, as in the case of the democrats, there were few pledged delegates.
 States Attorney Hugh M. AL corn, who announced his candi- dacy as standard bearer last week, received a smattering of pledges. Governor Roy M. Will cox, Meriden, openly announced his candidacy and Theodore Be- denwein, New London, publisher, stepped into the picture after States Attoreny Arthur M. Brown, Norwich, publicly announced for the third time he would not run.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
ROPER DOESN'T BELIEVE IT

Washington, Aug 29.-(UP)-Secretary of Commerce Daniel c. Roper said today he be- lieved the threatened walkout of 600,000 textile workers would be averted and a settlement reached. Asked upon what he based his opin- ion, Roper said: q can't believe the common sense of the American people will permit the strike to take place. feel sure it will be set ted"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
BOY MAY RECOVER

Fort Payne, Ala, Aug 29.-(UP)-Hopes frightened today for recovery of eight-year-old Wallace Doyle Sharp Jr, whose infected leg was amputated Monday in an effort to save his life. Surgeons treated the infection despite objections of the child's Holiness Cult parents,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
AMERICAN HORSE WON

York. Eng Aug 29-(UP)-The American-owned Alcazar, from the stables of William Woodward, to- day captured the Ebor handicap, with Disarmament. owned by H. F. Clayson, second. and T. .Davidson's Solmint, hird. AlcaZar carried IF pounds, Disarmament 122, and Sol- init 104. Fourteen ran.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29

to walk out of MIRA.
 Her advice was to make "dra- matic exit"
 In support of her recommenda- tion it was urged that if Johnson angrily stamped out of the New Deal, industry would rally to his standard and his prestige as a na- tional figure would swell.
 Two Designations
 The resignations of Blackwell Smith, acting chief of the legal division and Leon Henderson, re- search and planning division chief are on Johnson's desk.
 Smith figuratively waved his resignation in Johnson's face last week when the general in stormy meeting with the NRA policy board charged Donald R.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
HANDSOME ROYAL COUPLE WILL BE
 MARRIED SOON
All England Rejoices Over Event of Prince George
 and Greek Princess
BY HARRY l.. PERCY United Press Staff COrrespondent) )

London. Aug 29-(UP)-Roman- tically inclined English men and women read with "ohs" and "ahs" today the news that Europe's handsomest royal couple-Prince George of England and Princess Marina of Greece-are to marry.
 King George announced the en- gagement at his castle of Balmor- al Scotland, while George and Marina were holidaying at Salz- burg, Austria.
 There seemed more than the usual formality to the accompany ing report that the marriage would be one of love and not politics, be- cause George is nowhere near the throne: Greece has no king: George has shown marked independence and a determination to lead his own life and finally because the Prince of Wales. Georges mentor, expressed surprised disbelief at Biarritz. France, when he was in- formed of the announcement.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Aug. 20 (UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts Of the current fiscal year to Aug. 27th. compared with the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year: This Year Expenses Last Year sSS1,707,377.32 $560,334.113.75 s4s7, ,s2s, ,2o7.27 $s2s.sso. .o17.s2
 Deficit
 $41s,Ss1,170.05 $231.674.0s6.43 Cash Balance ..... $2,199.1T,1 ,13S.5l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
Mrs. Lindbergh
 Sat On Her Feet h Frigid Sphere
Wife of Famous Flyer Tells of Some Things in That Northern Drive-Flad Plenty of Clothing But
 Feet Wouldn't Stay Warm

Washington, August 29 = (UP) - Anne Morrow Lndberg wooies and gets cold feet when she flying into frigd climates with her husband. She sits her feet
 Mrs Lindbergh told all about their famous flight back and forth the Atlantic last The National Geo. graphic Magazine published her article with foreword Lndbergh who said there longer about