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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-20

which he gave to his wife as a gift.
1t also has among other things,
he said. a bowl OF lovely little gold
fish. also originally a gift to his
wife.
Furthermore, he claimed, Mrs
Jones had too many visitors. After
his testimony, the Judge ordered
the issuance Of a warrant for his
wife's arrest. Bonds were set at
$500. The two cases will be heard
together tomorrow morning.
James J. French, 40, of Is CAL
vim street, was bound over to the
superior court. A finding by Cor
oner John T. Monzani yesterday
found him responsible for an auto
accident death last September.
Bonds were placed at $4,000.
A nolle was given Armando
Mucci, 81, of 81 Sumac street. II
was merely a technical procedure
because the youth has been bound
over to the u. S. court on charges
of mailing obscene matter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-20
FRENCH spy PLOT
IS SENSATIONAL
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ed Charras, grand officer of the
Legion of honor by virtue Of a dis
tinguished army career and con-
nected with the important military
revue "Armee ct Democratic.
Vatrsolas Reich, a native Of Ru-
mania naturalized as Frenchman
in order to obtain position as as
sistant at the biological institute,
where he knew the most intimate
secrets concerning poison gases be-
ing tested for army use.
- Aubry, an engineer attach
ed to the army powder service.
Mrs Aubry.
Mrs - Davidovici, a Ruman-
ian dentist, charged with central
izing the gangs mail service.
Raids were conducted at homes
of five persons arrested. The secret
service disclosed that members of
the espionage ring gathered secret
documents and photographs at the
home of Mrs Davidovici. The docu-
ments, it was said, were taken to
Switzerland, duplicated, and sent
on to Moscow and Berlin.
Books seized, it was asserted,
purported to disclose that Colonel
Du Moulin received 5000 francs
($330) a month from foreign
power in exchange for secret docu-
ments from the war college.
Aubry, they said, received like
amount for documents passing
through his hands as an expert at
national powder plants.
Reich, they charged. received 81
600 francs $4,000 a month for pro-
viding documents relating to gas
production and research regarding
gas masks and other anti-gas ma
terial.
A pair of hairs proved to be
the undoing of Mrs Swift and pro-
voked Switz into a reticent con-
fession in a despairing attempt to
save his wife.
Police said they trapped the
couple into a succession of con-
tradictions and then dramatically
produced the hairs found in the
envelope with the films, declaring
they were from the blonde head
of Mrs Swift. The sight of the
hairs was sufficient to force Swift
to name his Intermediates and ex-
plain the names found in his be-
longings, they said.
However, it was believed the
hairs may not be the Vassar girls
at all, but from the head of the
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union workers charged the COM
pany with coercing employees into
Joining company union.
The Detroit regional labor board
failed to make a decision in this
case, Collins said.
Failure of the regional labor
board to take prompt action on
the unions latest charge that the
company had broken this agree
ment caused the present strike.
Collins said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-20
FORMER STATE
SENATOR DIES

Hartford, Conn.,, Mar. 20-(UP)
Former state Senator Thomas F.
Dignam, 81 president of the CAL
houn Printing Co., died at a hos
pital late last night, several hours
after he suffered heart attack
at his home.
He was a native of Webster,
Mass, and a newspaper compositor
before he entered the job printing
business for himself. He served in
the legislature in 1920-21 from the
third senatorial district.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-20
|43 DEATHS HERE
WITHIN TWO WEEKS
Only 70 Births Recorded
in Credit Bureau Semi
Monthly Bulletin

The semi-monthly bulletin Of the
Waterbury credit rating bureau was
made public today. The statistics
on deaths and births reveal the fact
that the Grim Reaper took "No
holiday" during the past two weeks.
Death claimed 40 persons within
that period. The Stork, on the other
hand must have flown to southern
chimes or became snowbound. Only
20 births were recorded.
Sixteen marriage intentions were
filed, while six marriages were per-
formed.
Only two new families moved in
to Waterbury during the past two
weeks, one from Newport, r. l.
and the other from Staten island.
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total on the relief rolls jumped
from 1877 to $40. An even further
jump is expected this week as the
-slashing continues.
Today 10000 pledge cards for
-the new Mutual Aid drive were IN
-circulation throughout the city.
This figure was given out by
Charles j. Allen of the Connecticut
Light and Power company, chair
.man of the drive. Various groups
-covering the factories, stores and
so forth are now working diligently.
Frank j. Green, secretary of the
-Chamber of Commerce, is handling
.the merchants group and has
manned sub committees, as have
eother group leaders. Many letters
were in the mail today to prospec-
tive group leaders. The organiza-
-tion for the drive is being gradually
~completed.
The present pledge contributions
will be resumed April list. Judging
from the sharp drops in the treas
~ury balances, it is figured that the
-money in the treasury will be very
~low when the April LIST installments
come in.
: With the FERA plans calling for
~various divisions governing work
sbeing done, there was a question
raised as to whether Administrator
Harris for the CWA would act as
.the central chief for Waterbury.
The latter stated this morning that
che does not know yet just what
~plan will be evolved but that while
he does not desire the added work
..he will be willing to do anything
.the federal authorities may ask of
~him in the way of aiding teh pro-
gram.
Hartford. Conn, March 20 -
~(UP)-The program of the federal
emergency relief administration,
which supplants the CWA April 1,
will effect SO Connecticut commun-
Titles with population of 5000 or
more, according to Miss Eleanor II.
Little, acting state administrator.
The new program is one of
work relief as we knew it before
inauguration of the CWA," Miss
Little today notified local admins
strators in written outline of the
splans. "Only those are eligible to
be placed at work who are eligible
for relief. These may be allowed to
swork only enough time to earn
sufficient for their budgetary needs,
~and in no case more than "a hours
"a week.
This means that only those
ptowns and cities may participate in
1.-THE work program where trained
@social worker is availab bic to make
-the investigation necessary to de-
-termine the amount which the re-
~lief applicant may earn.
ut is assumed that the towns
-and cities will continue to bear the
Same financial load for relief as
formerly, but that federal aid will
be available to meet the added
..cost of work program"
= The financial set-up. she said,
has not been completed.
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, the strike order are the Fisher
. Body plants of Flint, Pontiac and
Lansing, the Buick Plant in Flint
and the Hudson plant in Detroit,
The Hudson, Buick and Flint
Fisher plants employ about 10000
men.
, Although not all of the men in
these plants have enrolled under
federation banners, Collins was
. hopeful that entire working forces
. would support the walkout.
; other plants he said are expect
" ed to join in the movement imme-
diately, either under sponsorship
. of the federation or other union
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, jurisdiction in the case. . Judge
Hincks then asked if writ of err
ror brought on behalf of Leopold
had not been dismissed. Yes,
that's So" said the attorney.
The judge reserved his decision
when Atty Solomon said he could
land would submit citations showing
that his court mad jurisdiction in
the matter. There are enough
errors in the case, Your Honor" he
said, "to set aside a hundred
judgments"
After reserv.ng the decision, the
judge remanded Leopold to the
states prison at Wethersfield. The
former Waterbury furniture dealer
kissed his wife and son goodbye
and gave a CHEEKY farewell to re-
porters and friends. He returned
to Wethersfield in the custody of
Parole officer George H. Bradley
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RUBBER MEN TO MEET

New York, March 29.-UP)-
The Rubber Manufacturers Assoc
citation summoned a meeting today
but would not announce the spe-
cific reason.
At the association office it was
said that price wars did not con-
stitute reason for summoning of
the association. An announce
ment may be made at the close
of the session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-20
field her attorney and brother-irr-

field her attorney and brother-in-
law, have assented to a. decree
where Bell must pay her $71,73e.-
Is for alleged fnismanagement of
her estate. Lady Mcmillan charged
that her $1,3S3,40 estate dwindled
to less than 100000 while Bell
acted as her American agent. She
War.
In the final decree, filed in fed
eral court here yesterday, Bells
power of attorney was revoked.
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Rumanian, Mrs Davidovici.
Under the law of 1885, convic-
ton carries a maximum sentence
of five years In prison. The
Switzes may benefit from leniency
Of the court because they are
foreigners and their confessions led
to other arrests, while President
Lebrun may reduce their sentences
by half.
The trial probably will be held
in secret before the correctional
court in July.
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SOCIAL AGENCIES
WILL SUPPORT IT
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giene, which has members in many
cities, towns and villages. The group
is endeavoring TO enlist the sup
port of as many welfare and COM
munity organizations as possible.
It's members claim that the Deed
at present is definitely critical
one and that its Importance can
not be over-estimated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-20
SILVER H0ARnERS

Washington, March 20.-(UP)-
The senate to-day adopted reso-
luton calling on the secretary of
treasury to furnish a list of names
of all known hoarders of silver.
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PRESIDENT READY
TO TAKE ACTION
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i'oAi "6o ~
unions are resisting a proposal of
managements suggested by Presi-
dent Roosevelt to postpone any ac-
ton on a long-standing controversy
regarding a 10 per cent wage de-
duction. The unions demanded
that the question of restoration of
the cut be dealt with Immediately.
1t was indicated that both sides
Nigh agree to let the matter rest
in status quo for another six
months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-20
THEY AGREE ON
SETTLEMENT

Boston, Mar. 20-OUP)-Both
Lady Lucie Mcmillan of East At
roca and Clinton E. Bell of Spring.
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STATE of CONNECTICUT: DIS
BATE c e u 4. March Il 1st n. 1884.
ESTATE of FREDERIC M. WILL
LIAMS, late of Thea Town of Wa
terbury, in Said District, deceased.
The Court of Probate for the
District of Waterbury, hath limited
and allowed six months from the
date hereof for the creditors of said
estate to exhibit their lc1aims for
settlement. Those who neglect to
present their accounts properly at
tested within said time, will be de-
barred a recovery. Ali persons in
debted to said estate are requested
to make immediate payment to
BELLE G. WILLIAMS,
3-20-3t Executrix.
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MORE WORKERS
QUIT this WEEK

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STATE of CONNECTICUT: DIS
TRICT Of WATERBURY,, IS. PRO
ESTATE of JAMES REARDON.
late of the Town of Waterbury,
in Said District, deceased.
The Court of Probate for the
District of Waterbury, hath limited
and allowed six months from the
date hereof for the creditors of said
estate to exhibit their claims for
settlement. Those who neglect to
present their accounts properly at
tested within said time, WIN be de-
barred a recovery. All persons in
debted to said estate are requested
to make immediate payment to
NELLIE REARDON,
3-20-3t Administrative
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HAS
GIVEN WARNING

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RED CROSS RELIEF
GIVEN TO VICTIMS
IN 1903 DISASTERS

A history Of the disasters in the
United States In any year is written
annually by the American Red Cross.
according to Chairman John Barton
Payne. commenting on the report for
the year ending June 30. 1884. which
has Just been issued in Washington.I
Because of the charter provision
which places upon the Red Cross the
responsibility for disaster relief. our
chapter and staff workers are notified
Of all calamities Of storm and fire and
food" he continued. THE emergency
period may prove to be brief, in cases
where the victims have their own re-
sources to draw on. While It lasts,
however. whether It brings the imme-
diate need of food. clothing and shelter
for the homeless. or entails program
of investigation and rehabilitation, the
Red Cross is the official director Of all
relief"
A great variation In type. and a
wide geographical distribution. char
acterlze the 1903 disasters reported last
year. Tornadoes. hurricanes. hall
storms and other storms made up al
most one half Of the total. Especially
numerous were the tropical storms
which swept In from the sea to the
Atlantic and Gulf Coast region. There
were 21 storms Of this type. establish
ing new record for frequency.
Next in number TO storms were dis
asters of fire. the report shows. Red
Cross aid was given following rs fres
in the United States and insular pos
sessions. The most spectacular was the
Chicago stockyards FIRE. where Red
Cross workers arrived shortly after the
Are started. administering relief until
the emergency period passed, giving
first aid to about 1900 persons.
Floods caused serious damage in
some sections. II calling for Red Cross
relief. Three explosions were reported.
and three epidemics Of malaria and
typhoid fever. A school bus wreck was
one Of the years tragedies for which
Red Cross funds were needed for re-
lief and rehabilitation.
Technique acquired BY the Red
Cross in these disasters and the hun.
dreds Of others we have handled is OF
the service OF the public" Chairman
Payne said. ITO make this possible
the disaster relief service has issued
a manual containing Instructions foI
chapters Interested in advance prepa
rations for emergencies. Disaster in
stitues were held last year in 2S
strategic locations. to enable Red
Cross and elsie workers TO formulate
plans for possible disaster emergencies
in their communities"
. support OF the disaster relief actiyi.
ties Of the Red Cross comes from the
annual roll call held each year from
AEmlssies Day 20 Thanksgiving pay
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TELEPHONE LINE IN
WASHINGTON DESCRIBED

crude. The receiver was also the
transmitter, being transferred from
car to mouth alternately, so that it
was not uncommon for two persons to
be speaking at the same time without
being aware that neither was listening.
Conversation was very indistinct, and
to make the situation worse, the tele-
phone wire had been strung on tele-
graph poles so that the induction from
the telegraph wires caused the tele-
phemes to be mixed with the dots
and dashes of kilograms. Calls were
made by turning a crank and pushing
a button. One ring called the Capitol
and two rings the Printing Office.
Ideas regarding the telephone were
exceedingly hazy. One quite intelli-
gent man supposed the wire was
hollow-that is, that the telephone
was merely an elongated speaking
tube. Another thought the message
was transmitted by ordinary vibration,
so that it could be heard by attaching
a string to the wire. It took trial OF
his theory to convince him Of his
error.
As the telephone was such novelty
at that time, many persons visited the
office merely to see and hear it. Call
ers for that purpose would probably
average half dozen day. In such
cases / would call the Capitol and ask
the clerl, there to speak to the caller.
The ordinations Of astonishment at
hearing the human voice at such a
distance were quite amusing, and es-
pecially if the hearer happened to
know the speaker ard recognized the
voice. One Of the callers was Phineas
T. Barnupl, and I had the pleasure Of
showing this great exhibitor Of freaks
a curiosity which lie had never seen.
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Wanted:
NOTICE

Under the present law the motor
boats used for pleasure are entitled
to a refund from the state gasoline
taxes paid by them. Work boats are
not entitled under the present law
to similar refunds. This discrimin-
alton against the work boats does
not seem to me fair particularly
when the owners Of the boats have
nearly all suffered very consider
ably from the depression. There
fore it is my intention to recon-
med to the next General Assembly
Legislation giving the work boats
the same right to a refund for the
gasoline taxes paid by them such
refund amounting to four cents per
gallon.
ALBERT c. kITCHIE
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I will not be responsible for any
debts contracted by anyone but myself
F. B. Wedding.
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Telephone service in Washington
was first operated by private lines con-
Meeting various governmental depart
ments, stores ard warehouses and in
a few cases the places Of business and
the residences Of owners of these es-
adjustments. The first Of these pri-
vate lines connected the Government
Printing Office and the Capitol. This
line enabled members Of Congress to
order extra copies Of their speeches
and other documents with more dis
patch, according to Frank Hall Childs
Of Pacific Palisades, Calf, in a recent
letter to the Washington Evening
Star.
Mr.. Childs was employed in the
Office Of the chief clerk of the printing
Office in the winter of 1877-78. The
telephone, he says, had just come into
use and ne was designated to answer
calls at the printing office end and to
ring up the Capitol as occasion necessi-
tated. This telephone line was gradu-
ally extended to other government de-
partments, but always with the pri-
mary objective of facilitating inquiries
in printing. Private lines were super
seeded by an exchange system Decem-
Der 1, 1878.
Mr.. Childs' description of the use Of
the telephone and some of the promi-
nent people interested in its operation,
who were visitors at his Office follows:
Needing a word to describe a tele-
phonic message, l coined the word
"telepheme" from the Greek, tele, far,
and pheme, speaking. 1t was a very
convenient word, l thought and still
think, and although it crept into the
dictionaries it did not persist"
The telephone was then exceedingly
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Church Services
SERVICES FOR TRINITY PARISH
Month Of November

Trinity Church, Newport: services
first and third Sundays 9 a. M, Sun
day School 10 a. m.
Old Fields Chapel; II a. M, sunda
School 10 a. m.
Old Fields Chapel; services second
and fourth Sundays Gam, Sunday
Schools q. m.
Trinity Church: II a. M, Sundsy
School 10 a. m.
Celebrations II a. M. first and
second Sundays.
Children's services afth Sunday.
J. Letcher Shovel,
Rector.
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For Sale

A Boardman and Gray upright
PIANO, very cheap, A splendid
chance for new beginner Also, an
almost newKITCHEN GASOLINE
RANGE with built-in oven and 3
cooking plates, an extra generator
goes with it, Has not been used over
80 times, A real bargain.
Mrs H. H. Bogert,
The Rectory
La Plata, Md
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REAL ESTATE

| have customers for waterfron
properties and good farms offered
at reasonable prices. Commission
per cent.
LEONARD SNYDER,
La Plata, Md.
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Tax Notice

The tax books are now ready for the
evy 1884. A per cent discount is
allowed on all County Taxes paid be
fore September l, 1884.
Joseph A. liner,
County Treasurer.
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FO,rsale

Horses and Mules, from 10 to Is
head at all times. These are acc
limated as they come from nearby
counties. The may may be inspect
ed at the stable at any time. From
$50 up you must be satisfied, or
else no sale.
j. Brandt Tayman,
Brandywine, Md.
Phone--3W
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For Sale

Must dispose at great sacrifice,
well matched set six genuine imp
ortcd rugs, oriental design in per-
feet condition. VIII sell entire set
for one hundred dtllars. Sizes app
rcxinate 9xl2; 7xl0; 7x5; 2-3x5,
and a 10 #. hall runner. Can be
seen at storage. Write L. B. Mary
land independent.
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Lost

Mans gold watch with initials ]. Il.
R. on Fair Grounds or mems dressing
room Friday Sept. 18th. ANY infor
nation regarding same please notify.
John H. Reeder,
Newburg, Md.
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ForSaIe

One 35 passenger School Bus. In al
condition. will sell cheap and on
terms.
Morland Motor Co.,
aldorf, Md.
Phone: Brandywine 10F2
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Port Tobacco Parish


inter Schedule
September lst., to May list.
Christ Church. Every Sunday at
II a. m. End, 4th and 9th Sunday OF
the month, Holy Eucharist a. M, and
every Wednesday, Friday and Holy
Day at 1880 a. m.
st. Paul's Chapel 1st., and 3rd.
sunday OF the month. Holy Eucharist
$50 a. M, End, 4th and 9Th sunday
Evensong p. m.
Harry Howe Bogert,
Rector.
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
Man Wanted

Man Wanted for Rawleigh routes
Of 500 families. Write immsditely.
Rawleigh Co, Dept. MDI-66-SA,
Chester, Pa.
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SIS REWARD

Eor authenic information as to
the name Of builder and the year in
which the old brick residence on the
West Hatton Farm known as civic
onico House, was built.
Foster M. Reeder,
West Hatton Farm
Mt Victoria, Md