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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-10
CHAPLIN LIABLE
 TO CHANGE MIND

Hollywood. Nov 10.-(UP)- Charlie Chaplin's set rule against talking in motion pictures is way ering.
 Friends revealed he has written some dialogue for his next picture and is rehearsing it. He's still un- decided about using it. but if con vinced of its value, he'll talk in the flicker, informants said.
 Since the beginning of the talllies, the comedian has shied from the spoken word, insisting pantomime is the greater art.
 His latest vehicle is expected to be ready for exhibitors within four months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-10
COM. LYNCH WILL
 PROBABLY GAIN
 ABANDONMENT
Is Now Filling Out the Un- expired Term of COm=
 missioner Williams

Compensationer James M. Lynch of this city, who is serving out the unexpiried term of the late Con- missioner F. M. Williams that ex- pires on January 1st, 1886, is as- sured of reappointment to full term as result of Tuesdays dem ocratic victory. The appointment
 Is a direct one from the governor. Governor Wilbur L. Cross, who will serve two more years, beginning in January, named Attorney Lynch earlier this year when the late Commissioner Williams resigned.
 Five Year Appointment
 The appointment of compensa- tion commissioner is for five years. Williams was origin ally appointed to the compensation court by the late democratic Gov ernor Simeon l.. Baldwin. Soon afterwards he became aligned with the republican party and was re- appointed by the ensuing E. o. D, chief executives of the state. When he resigned early in the present year Governor Cross named Com- missioner Lynch to fill out the term
 . Had Governor Cross been de- feated in the camp paign just passed. 1t was the opinion of most persons that his g. o. ?. successor would have taken the opportunity to re- place Commissioner Lynch with a republican, not because of lack bent but due to the fact that the compensation court has continued to be considered a part of the po-
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Britain) were considering Jap- anese offer of concessions concern ing the Manchukuoan oil monop- oly and the new government control of the oil trade in Japan.
 It was believed possible that any Japanese offers would include also competition in world trade with British textile and other exports, which has caused a British-Japa- nese trade dispute.
 The possibility that France and Italy might enter the naval limita- tion negotiations seemed increased today.
 It was learned that Andre Charles Corbin, French ambassa- dor, recently told Norman H. Davis, chief American delegate, that if the question of ratios were discussed France would desire to participate.
 The British proposals submitted to Japan this week raised the ratio principle and it was understood that France and Italy were consid-
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Final Nevs Flashes
RAILWAY ORDERS 57 ENGINES

Philadelphia, Nov 10.-(UP)-The Penn sylvania railroad today placed an order for 57 streamlined electric locomotives, involving an expenditures of $15OO0,OOO It was one of the largest locomotive equipment orders ever made of an operating speed of 90 miles an hour, will be installed on the railroads high speed pas senger service to be inaugurated between New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington in February.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-10
GREAT COAL FIRE BATTLED HARD

Providence, R, l., Nov i0-(uPl Prom land and water, firemen hattled today to save thousands Of tons of coal threatened by hidden fire on the docks of the John R, White Coal company, Workers and firemen under Fire Chief Frank Charlesw0rth dug into huge heaps of coal iD the hope that by noon they would reach the source of the fire, said to have started from spontaneous combustion,
 The fire was discovered shortly after midnight by q Watehmap and was believed to have started sev- erai days ago,
 Firemen working beneath the Aeek were driven away by a rising aAe, but a fireboat stood by pour, ing water on the huge piles,
 Hundreds Of tons Of coal had been removed by 3 a. m, and the fire was under control
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-10
BIakesLee Estate Is
 Presented m Probate
Inventory of Properties of Widow of the Late Ralph N Blakeslee Shows They Amounted to $235,35l.7l;
 Cash Amounted to More Than $50OO0

Mrs Jessie M. Blakeslee, widow of the late Ralph N. Blakeslee. for mer well known business man, left an estate of $235,351.71, according to an inventory of the assets of the estate, filed today at the office Of Judge Dennis J. Slavin in probate court.
 The summary of the estate shows cash of $56,854.95; stock and bonds of $54,57s65; mortgages Of $94, ,776.1l; real estate of $28,900 and miscellaneous of f$250s Mrs Blakeslee died August 8, 1884.
 The cash is listed in the fol- lowing institutions: Colonial Trust Co.,, checking account, $13,090.1 ,; Naugatuck Savings Bank, $4,743.- 47; Society for Savings (Hart- ford), $1,994 02; Waterbury Saw ings Bank, $1O,509.19; Connecti- cut Savings Bank, (New Haven), ', Bank, $12,724.59.
 Stocks and Bonds in the estate include the following:
 76 shares United Founders, $4S.09 20 shares Electric Bond and Share company, $S60; 30 shares Torrington company, $l,- $50; 40 shares General Fools Corporation, $1,15O; 50 shares General Motors corporation, s1,- 437.50; 20 shares International Securities corporation of America, $1.50; 30 shares Great Northern Railway company, $420.00; p shares Adams Express company, $2,056.25; 25 shares Mallory Hat company, $2.000; 25 shares Lam ders, Frary and Clark, $775; 2S shares Hartford Electric Light company, $1,512; 10 shares Amer ican Telephone and Telegraph company, $1,O9150; Is shares
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-10
DOKE TRIAL HAS ENDED WITHOUT
 ANY DECISION
One Farmer and House. wife on Jury Held for
 the UnWritten Law
BY MELVIN LORD United Press Staff COrrespOnden

Woodland, Cal, Nov. 10-(UP) The age-old ''unwritten law" pleaded in courts of many lands that a man is justified in killing his wife's paramour. brought the White Hibiscus slaying trial to an end today without ,aeverdiet.
 Judge Neal Chalmers Tues day will set the date for a new trial. s...,,s l,..5,sa. .if...,,.4
 The stalemate which resulted in discharge of the jury was due, it was learned, to the insistence of a middle-aged farmer and a housewife that Judson c. Doke should not be punished for staying Lamar Hollingshead, poet-lover of Doke's pretty wife.
 From the first ballot through nine succeeding polls of the jury of eight men and four women, Mrs. Virginia Sanders of Davis. Cal, and Frank Fenocchio of West gate, Cal, held out for acquittal, Mrs. Grace Bender, youngest and
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SECOND WRECK IN LESS THAN WEEK
 IN SAME SECTION
One Life Lost and Eleven Hurt in Collision of
 Two Trains

Aver. Mass, Nov 10 = (U.P.) - The second fatal train wreck in this section in less than a week to- day had claimed one life and caus- ed injuries to II other persons.
 Herbert Parks. 56, of Nashua, N. H.. conductor was killed instant ly here. last night whe ntwo pas senger trains crashed head-on.
 Only five days age, four persons were killed at Clinton when a double-header freight train and a light engine crashed in dense fog
 The collision here was between a Bellows Falls, vt-Boston train and a Lowell-Worcester local.
 Failure of the Bellows Falls train to make a regular stop at the Junction station was blamed ten- tativeiy but Boston and Maine Railroad officials began an investi- gation to determine whether de- fective a!rbrakes on the Bellows
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 Candidates who sought office in Tuesdays balloting have until fif- teen days after election to file their returns. This means that all reports on expenditures must be in the hands of Town Clerk Dora A. Egan or must have been filed wi:h the secretary f-state in Hartford not later than November 21st.
 Democratic Town Chairman John H. Crary and Republican Chairman Frederick W. Palomba stated today that they are now working on their financial reports which must also be filed by the 21st. William J. Downey, as treas urer of the democratic town com mittee. will submit his report to Chairman Crary while Adam Cal Ian. treasurer of the g.o.p. town committee, will file his figures with Town Chairman Palomba.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-10
NEW PARLIAMENT OF ITALY BEGAN
 ACTION TO-DAY
Capital and Labor Were Equally Divided in
 the Make=Up
BY THOMAS B. MORGAN United Press Staff COrreSpOndenf1

| Rome, Nov. 10.-(UP).-Italy's new parliament, a precedent in world history, in which capital and labor will be represented equally and the divisions of economic life will be substituted for the factions of party politics was born today.
 In the Hall of Julius Caesar on ancient Capitoline Hill. Pre- mier Benito Mussolini, members of his cabinet and 823 delegates of the 22 corporations of the new Fascist state, held their first meeting.
 They comprised the council of corporations, the new economic parliament which will govern Italy as did the parliament it is to supplant.
 It was believed to be the first time that representatives of capi- tai and labor, equal in power, had sat in authoritative deliberative as- sembly to direct the legislative af- fairs of a nation.
 In the council were representa- tives from the capitalistic and proletarian side of every section of the economic life.
 Mussolini Again Leads
 As Mussolini led the world in postwar dictatorships that has spread through Europe, he led the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-10
NAVY LIEUT. KILLS HIMSELF

body of It Harold F. Hale, 43, U. s. N., staff officer aboard the transport Chaumont, was held here today awaiting word from relatives in Vest field, Mass. Hale shot and killed himself aboard the transport yesterday officials said. He was believed Respondent over marital troubles. His wife recently divorced him friends said. The Chaumont continued to Manila after leaving the body here
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-10
25O MINERS ARE ENTOMBED

London, Nov I0.-(UPJ-TWo hundred and fifty miners were buried in the Yayoi coal mine on Kokkaido Island by an explosion, the Exchange Telegraph Tokyo correspondent re- ported today. Thirty-seven bodies had been re- covered the dispatch said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-10
McLAGLEN MUST
 LIKE THE COURT

Hollywood, November 10-(UP) - An increasingly familiar role for Victor McLaglen in recent weeks has been that of court defendant. He appeared" again today when he was sued for $11,000 damages by the parents of a 6-year-old boy who allegedly was injured when their automobile collided with the actors. MELaglen's chauffeur was named CO o-defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-10
GUESTS FLED TO STREET

Middleton, Mass, Nov IO.-(UP)-Women in evening gowns and their escorts, numbering about 60, were driven out of Middleton Arms by fire early today The fire, apparently starting f th in night club, was discovered by Thomas Rafferty< manager, who saw smoke curling up through the floor and sounded the alarm. No one was hurt. Damage was only $1 200.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-10
ELECTED GOVERNOR

New Haven, Conn, Nov 10-- (UP)-George A. Cunning, Bos- ton, has been elected district gov ernor of the First District Adver- Using Federation of America. Les lie N. Tyler, New Haven, was chosen ieutenant-governo and Miss Alice McCoart, Providence. R l., secretary-t at the close of an annual convention here last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-10
RICHARD DIX IN
 ANOTHER SUIT

Hollywood. November 10-(UP) - Trial of Winifred Coe Dix's suit to set aside property settlement with Richard Dix. her former hus- band, was assigned for next Mon day.
 The actress is attacking the property settlement as unfair. a!- legihg her former husband mis- represented the value of their community property when they separated.
 She also has requested a ruling on the validity of her Mexican di- vorce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-10
coNvICTs PRESERVED FRUITS

Windsor. Vt.. Nov. 10.-(UP.- Life at Vermont's state prison is just a bowl of jelly. The prisoners have preserved PA jars of jelly and 10.010 quarts of fruit and vege- tables for use on the dining tables,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-10
PROTESTS FRENCH INVASION

Berlin, Nov IO.-(UP)-JOseph Buerckels Nazi commissioner for the Saar territory, now visiting Rome, has demanded that France revoke its preparations to march into the Saar if an emergency arises, it was announced today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-10
MUSTARD LEAVES 21 # In LONG

Stuttgart, Ark, Nov. 10.-(UPl. Jos Highsmith, farmer six miles east of Stuttgart, grew a stalk of mustard which covered four square feet of ground. It had leaves 21ls inches iong.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-10
Attorney John D. Th0n1s Was First To File Returns
Election Returns Must Be Filed By November 2l; Chairmen Prepare Their Reports

Representative John D. Thoms the first local candi- date who for office Tuesday to file his election turns He reelected to the house. Representative Thoms spent $35 to carry out his victorious campaign Twenty-Five dollars of this went to the local democratic town committee five dollars went for advertising to the Jewish Ledger and similar amount went to the Connecticut Trend
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-10
Trade Concessions For Support or British m Jdpanese NauaL Plans
Oil Monopoly in Manchukuo and New Control of Oil Trade in Japan-Ramsay Macdonald Comments
 on Arms Increase Since War
BY FREDERICK KUH United Press Staff Correspondent)

London November 10 - (UP) - Japan reported today to be offering trade concessions in Manchukuo and Japan in return for British concessions and support at the current naval conversations.
 usually reliably said that the foreign office and board of trade department in Great
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-10
Markets At q Glance

Stocks higher in moderately active trading. Bonds steady; U. s. government issues higher. Curb stocks slightly higher in dul ltrading. Chicago stocks quiet and steady. Dollar firmer in major foreign currencies. Wheat up H to % cent; up % to A; oats
 steady.
 Cotton advances 6 to points, Rubber up to IA points.
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Light Rain Tonight; FairColder Sunday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-20

The first accident of this season happened Wednesday. Miss Sadie Farley. who was sitting on the beach, was struck by a stone, Miss Farley was taken to the Milford hospital by MT Brown, where she was treated.
 Many friends of Rev E. J. Bren- nan, pastor of St Margarets church, regret the news of his new appointment to the Church of Star of the Sea of New London, Conn.
 Miss Ester Egan of Baldwin street is entertaining Miss Rctta Kennedy at her cottage on Miles field avenue.
 Mrs Harry Day and her son, John, of Cooke street, are spend- ing two weeks on Warren street.
 Miss Catherine Collins, Miss Helen O'Brien of South Main street left Bayview Wednesday for two weeks at Detroit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-20
Couple CeLebYute
 SiIUer Anniz,eYS0soy

MT and Mrs Oscar F. Brehm of Peach Orchard road were pleasant ly surprised on Wednesday evening by relatives and friends at the home of their sister-in-law, Mrs Mary Kleinschmidt of Hauser street, the occasion being their 18th wedding anniversary. Rev John Mohrmann, pastor of St Johns Evangelical Lutheran church conducted short but im- pressive service in honor of the occasion. The Ladies' Aid society of which Mrs Brehm is a member, presented the couple with a silver wedding certificate. They also were presented with a purse of silver. Music and games were enjoyed and a supper was served. Those present were Rev and Mrs John Mohrmann, MT and Mrs Emil Ru- fieth, MT and Mrs Lex Ahlberg, MT and Mrs Anton Birzell, MT and Mrs Harry Dean, MT and Mrs Lervy Kleinschmidt, MT and Mrs Paul Beerbaum, MT and Mrs Frank Pe- terson, MT and Mrs Emil Dase, MT and Mrs Erich Schmidt, Mir and Mrs Carl Blume, Mrs Bruno Blume, of Meriden, Mrs Margaret Deligis- his, Mrs Fritz Klemmer, Mrs H. Flugrath, Mrs Tracy, Mrs W. Fries, Mrs B. Hintz, Mrs L. Sulzmann. Mrs Edward Miller, Mrs E. Kruse, Mrs W. Schollinger, Mrs F. Minter, Mrs Mary Kleinschmidt, Mrs Emily Erk, Mrs Albert Jabs, Mrs Alfred Jabs, Mrs F. Wall, Mrs P. Beer, Miss Louise Kleinschmidt of Hart ford, and Misses Edna and Mario rie Kleinschmidt Ethel Fries, Ar-- vida Beerbaum, Elsie Kleinschmidt and Herman Steinmetz, Frank and Hugo Kleinschmidt, Walter Jabs, August Flugrath and MT and Mrs Oscar +. Brehm.
 The weekly meeting of the Alpha Phi Omega sorority was held at the home of Miss Peggy Brick of Ma pie street. Business affairs were dis cussed and social evening follow ed. Those present were Betty Maher, Dorothy Brenneis, Marga- fet Quinlan, Gertrude Hartigan, Margaret Mulligan, Anita Smith. Margaret Brick, Marie Quindan, Kay Maher and Mary V. Church. Next week the meeting will be held at the home of Miss Marie Quinlan of School street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-20
Solution to Previous Contract
 Problem

Solution to Previous Contract
 Problem
 We haven't heard much about psychic bidding of late. Good play CTS have about decided that, while they can win occasionally with . psychic bid. they lose too often. Tn addition. psychic bidding usually breaks down the morale of your partner. He never knows when to believe you.
 Then, my own observations have been that if you do sit down and beat a pair by good play or good bidding, they are usually satisfied that they have been outplayed- but if you put in apsychic and beat them, they are usually pretty sore. And as bridge is still a game. 1 believe that. while it is a pleasure to try to trim your opponents, you should leave pleasant impression at the bridge table.
 A prominent Cleveland attorney says this is the hand that cured him of psychic bidding. He sat in the West position.
 Of course, the notrump bid was psychic and the heart out unfor- | tunately was very weak. The Play North's opening lead was the ace | of clubs and when 1t held, he con- tinued with the eight. The ten was played from dummy and South
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-20

home on Holmes avenue will be the presentation of flags to the local chapter Daughters of Union Veterans. The presentation is mere ly a friendly gesture of apprecia- tion and admiration for the work of the D.. A. V. group and will mark another chapter in the splen- did relationship between the two organizations. Mrs Minnie Chip man, president will head the D. of U. V. representation.
 Mrs Isaballa Martone, past com mander of the locai chapter, will render report on her attendance at the recent national convention of the auxiliary at Colorado springs, Col, at which session Waterbury was cited for outstanding service.
 Incidentally the next national session of the auxiliary will be held in New Haven.
 The ladies' auxiliary, Canton T. R.. Martin, will hold a picnic to- morrow afternoon at the summer cottage of MT and Mrs Louis Pich- ard of Deer Island, Bantam. Those wishing transportation are re- uuested to notify Mrs Ferdinand Bachman. Mrs William Clarke is in charge of refreshments.
 The regular meeting of the aux Hilary scheduled for last night was postponed.
 Mrs Joseph c. Guilfoile and son, Joseph Jr of Frank street are va cationing at Watch Hill, R. I.
 William Carroll of Tudor street Is spending two weeks with MT and Mrs O. w. Landergren of Pittsfield, Mass.
 Mrs Joseph Reiner and son, Her. bert have returned after spending three weeks in New London and Old Lyme.
 MT and Mrs Thomas Bane and children of Waterville street, and Mrs Mary Luddy of Cherry street have returned from Shenandoah. Penn, where they attended the funeral of their aunt.
 Miss Lucy Minaglio of South Leonard street. is spending two weeks vacation at Bayshore, U. I.
 Mrs Alice Macintosh of Water town avenue, has returned after spending a few days in Springfield.
 MT and Mrs Michael Madden of Fairmount street are enjoying a motor trip to Maine.
 Miss Peggy Murphy has returned to her home on Fairmount street after spending a fe wdays with Mrs Prior at the Prior house at Ban- tam.
 MT and Mrs George Munson of Hillside avenue left yesterday to spend two weeks at Old Orchard. Maine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-20

won the trick with the jack.
 The queen and jack of diamonds were cashed by South. South then led the jack of hearts. which held. He played the king of clubs. West ruffed with the, four of hearts, and North overruffed with the eight.
 North led the ace of diamonds on which South discarded the six of spades. A small spade was re- turned, South won with the queen and led the ace of spades.
 He then played the deuce of spades which North trumped with the queen of hearts. The king of diamonds was returned, South trumping with theten of hearts. West was forced to underruff with the five.
 The seven of clubs then was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-20
Local D. 4. Y. AMxiliary Host To Visiting Groups

A delegation of wives, daugh- ters and sisters of World war vet. erans interested in the formation of chapter auxiliary. in Union City will be the guests this even- ing of the Waterbury auxiliary of Disabled American Veterans. They are seeking information concerning the formal organization of a unit and have enlisted the aid of their sister comrades.
 Another interesting feature of this evenings s meeting in the legion
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played. West ruffed with the seven of hearts and North won the trick with the ace of hearts. He returned the ten of diamonds which South ruffed with the king of hearts. West again being forced to under. ruff with the nine of hearts.
 North and South made a grand slam against thetwo-heart bid, set. ting West eight tricks, doubled. Copyright, 1894, NEA Service.
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Contract Bridge
pEoUOT BRIDGE CLUB

In the Thursday evening ses- sion of the Pequot Bridge club conducted by Mrs George Pierpont top scorers were: North and South, Mrs Shirley Raine and Mrs David Brown, A 1-2; MT and Mrs Wal ter Brown, AZ 1-2 and East and West. William Hill and Mrs Louis Schmidt, 49; Miss Mary Sweeney and Miss Rolf. 39 1-2. The sweep stakes were won by William Hill and Mrs Louis Schmidt.