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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-07
FLIM-FLAM GAME
 HERE FRUSTRATED
Department Store Clerks Wit Prevents Scheme
 From Being Revived

The alertness of a cashier in local department store frustrated the revival of an old film fam scheme yesterday afternoon.
 A dapper young man entering the store presented one of the firms statements which had been mailed to a patron. It was an account for SIP. The young man informed the cashier that he had been directed to pay it and ten dered $60 check. The check was drawn in the name of the customers brother and while it is possible that a brother might as- sist sister now and then in fi- nancial matters, it dawned on the cashier that never before had this particular woman paid her bill with a check.
 Withdrawing to another room she telephoned to the patron and asked if she had sent check to pay her account. She replied that she had not and as matter of fact had not received any state ment. She knew nothing about any young man interested in her affairs. The cashier then called the police, but apparently because suspicious or worried over the lapse of time taken by the cashier, the young man disappeared. It is apparent to the police that the statement was stolen from a !! mail box. It is an old scheme in ] police circles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-07
Overjoyed By Relief Vendol Gave In Bad Stomach Disorder

Waterbury man suffered from indigestion, igastritis, short breath. sour stomach, was cOnstipated and his nerves kept him awake many a night.
 Now that Waterbury people have had a chance to try Vendol, the remarkable new remedy which is SO popular all over New England. many of the best citizens are con- ing to the Waterbury Drug Go. to see the Vendol Man and tell how this fine medicine has helped them
 MT. Joseph Kurncr of 419 Chip man Street. a machinist' helper at the Waterbury Mfg. Go. and highly regarded by his employers. said, II am overjoyed at the grand relief Vendol gave me.
 "I have suffered for years from stomach trouble. My food digested poorly, turned sour and the gas was so bad 1t caused .shortness of breath. palpi.ation and even kept me from sleeping some times.
 T had pains across my back ard every morning I'd awake feel ing atiff and my muscles felt tired Instead of rested. I often had dizzy feelings rush over me and my bowels were not regular SO had to take medicine to make them move properly. My nerves made me feel shaky and often kept me awake at night.
 "After reading how yend0l had beiped other people sulforing the same way 1 got q bottle, it showed good results SO | got another and, trmly, I've never had anything t0 40 50 much N0ed ns vendOi has.
 My bowels are regular, never feel dlHxy HnF iuOfn, fhe soreness sud siiR muscles have been re'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-07
Bronson St. Blaze
 Jeopardizes Lives
 Of Many Families
Cellar Fire Works Way Through First Flooring and Eventually to Roof Bremen Rescue Four on Top
 Floor PrOprietors to Be Questioned To-day

A fire, which endangered the lives of six families, including a number of. small children. at A Bronson street late last evening, came under the official scrutiny to day of the local fire marshafs office, the Waterbury police and the state police. The loss is not expected to exceed $2,500, but the Jeopardy in which so many lives was placed has resulted in an in- vestigation. The owners of the building, sJoseph and Sadie Danen of 269 Pine street. and the ten- ants were notified this morning to appear at the fire marshal's office at g. o'clock this afternoon. They will be questioned. Fire officials are not claiming that the fire was of incendiary origin, but believe that the evidence found would in- dicate that someone was perhaps careless, whether intentionally or otherwise.
 The fire started in the cellar, within 8 few feet of six gas meters. The heat exploded two of the meters, releasing a rush of gas that filled tho cellar and igniting provided a source of fuel for the flames. The fire worked it's way through the flooring of the first floor, into the partitions, and eyen- tually reached the roof. Two alarms were registered for the blaze. Leaders had to be raised to the third floor verandas to permit two women and three men who had been driven back by smoke to descend to the ground. Other scan tily-clad tenants were taken into the homes or nearby friends and neighbors while the firemen bat tied the fire. About 20 persons were in the building when the; blaze broke out.
 Mrs Anna Gilden and her daugn- ter, Freida, Ter son, Samuel and Isaian Hennes, were found by the firemen on the top floor and res. was rescued from the porch of the second floor.
 Bremen managed to obtain blankets and warmer wearing ap- paree for the tenants who were ob- liged to effect 8 hurried effect.
 Shortly before II o'clock Samuel I. Wolozin, g. tenant on the first floor, was awakened by the explo- sion of the gas meters. He aroused his family and on taking a look into the cellar telephoned to fire Headquarters. He then proceeded to shout a warning through the, house and to ring the door bells of other tenants. On the arrival of the Burton street company the cellar was found a mass of flames! A bell alarm was immediately sent in from Box 231 and four addi-f tional companies responded, rnak- ing six in all on the scene.
 The fapidity with which the fire followed course upward through flooring and walls, gave the fire- men lively battle under adverse weather conditions. It was below zero at the time. The only advan- tage the firemen had was there was no strong wind blowing. It
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-07
RUSH OF BUSINESS AT LOAN OFFICE
Increase Due Largely to Rise in the Bond
 Market

Business at the local office of the Home Owners Loan Corpora tion has had a large increase in the past few weeks. according to the records of Manager John Burns. With 300 loans already completed with a total value of more than 8 million and a half dollars, the local district office still finds itself almost swamped with applicants.
 During the past week, daily interviews have ranged as high as 175. The staff interviewers are handling an average of 125 to 175 persons a day. Applications total from 15 to 20 or more during each business day. In one day during the past week, appraisals of AZ homes were made, with the aver age daily figures being about 20 appraisals.
 The rise of Home Loan bonds in the market have lul1ed most of the fears held by mortgages and con- sents to accept the bonds have jumped tremendously. One busi- ness day of this week saw the local offic receiving 49 consents.
 In the state totals Waterbury and New Haven are still about even in number and value of loans. The two offices are far ahead O. the rest of the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-07
MASQUERADE BALL PLANS COMPLETED
Turn Verein VOrwarts to Hold Annual Ball Erie
 day Night

Everything is in readiness for the annual old German Masque- rAde to be given Friday night at the Turner Hall, 11S1 North Main street. This will be the fortieth yearly ball by the Turn Verein Vorwarts in Waterbury and the coming event is expected to sur pass all others.
 Prizes will be awarded for the best groups and for the best cos- tuned lady, best costumed gentle man and most comical gentleman. The committee has arranged plen- t. of parking space for those com ing in automobiles.
 The committee in charge of the affair includes: Jacob Rutishauser. Carl Wagner, Richard Groetzen- bach, Anton Ruegg, Adolph Bender and Fred Weidorn. Entertainment will be offered during the course Of the evening and refreshments served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-07

would have imperiled the safety of other nearby buildings.
 In addition to MT Wolozin, a Finklestein family resides on the first floor. The families of Isadore Zackin and Harry Levine, the sec of1d floor, while the families of Jacob Feinstein and Jacob. Gilden share the third floor.
 The building was originally pur- chased for $2O,000. It Is assessed for about one-half of that amount with an insurance coverage of $15,000. These particulars were learned today in an official check up by fire officials and more de- tail information is expected to be recorded this afternoon when the landlord and the tenants confer with Fire Marshal D. J. Lahey, Lieutenant Joseph Stevens of the local detective bureau and state trooper of the Beacon Falls bar racks. They started a probe this morning, visiting the ruined build ing and making inquiries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-07
FUNERALS

Services for Mrs Margaret Gale Johns were held at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Rev Dr John N. Lewis 0fiiciated. Burial was in old Pine Grove cemetery.
 The bearers were David and John Jones. Henry Gale, Thomas Reese. Charles Earl and Harold Caffrey.
 The funeral of Joseph Jeniolinis will be held tomorrow morning from the home, 22 South Leonard street, at S:30 o'clock, to St Jo- seph's church, where a solemn mass of requiem will be sung at g o'clock. Burial will be in the fam fly plot, Calvary cemetery.
 Services for John Jacques Martin were held at o'clock this after noon at the Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue, with Rev Dr John ". Lewis officiating. Burial was in new Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs Nellie Kas- sor was held at s;30 o'clock this morning from the Aiderson Funer- al Home, 70 Central avenue to st Cecilia'g church. A high mass or requiem was sung at 2 o'clock by Roy Edward Demenske Of Bran ford.
 The bearers were Robert gDiett- stosher, 00rdOn Hutchinson, James Dillon, BFenislaw Lewandosky, 0ottIleb WiIke and Frank Yhtznk. Burial was ln Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-07
Marshal, Local and State Police Probe $2,5OO Fir
THREE IDENTIFY
 BANK BURGLAR
John H. Carroll Positively Recognized as HOld.up
 Leader To-day

Boston, Feb. 7.-(UP).-Johp H. Carroll, 31. of Mattapan. held at Dedham jail in connection with $20,00O Wollaston bank hold-up. has been positively identified by three Washington witnesses as one of five men who engineered ST. 63O robbery at the Mechanics bank in Washington last summer, police announced today.
 Carroll is the fourth alleged member of the gang to be captured.
 Detective Sergeants Frank O.. Brass and Floyd Turcott, who came here from Washington and ques- toned Carroll, announced the iden- tification.
 Carroll was arrested Saturday in connection with the Needham bank hold-up in which two policemen were slain. was eliminated from that case but was identified as hay- ing been implicated in the Wollas- ton robbery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-07

Thirteen divorce actions are slat- ed for trial before Judge John A.. Cornell at the short calendar ses- sion of the superior court Friday morning. This is the highest num- Der of cases on the docket at one time in years. Five divorces with Waterbury residents as parties. were filed yesterday in New Haven.
 The divorces filed in New Haven are those of Stephen Sorriero of Waterbury against Sarah Sorriero of Watertown, married Aug 28. 1883, fraudulent contract alleged. Frank E. Cole of aWterbury against Lucy E. Cole of Wolcott, married Oct 26, 1907, intolerable cruelty alleged; Thomas s. Thorn ley against Rosabelle Thornley, Waterbury, married Nov 15, 1900, desertion Sept 24, 1929 alleged.
 Julia c. Fernino, Ansonia, against Michael Fernino, Nauga- tuck, married May 21, 1929, intol- erable cruelty alleged; Caroline De- Nicola against Alexander DeNicola Waterbury, married Oct 10, 1928 cruelty alleged; Gertrude E. Hun gerford, Middlebury against Sher- idan Hungerford, Waterbury. mar, ried January 21, 1880, cruelty al- legged.
 The divorces to be heard this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-07
DAMAGE CLAIMS
 SETTLED TODAY

The following compensation agreements were filed at the office of Commissioner F. W. Williams to-day: Charles Stevens Of Water town and Eugene Lamphier, $1O0 for back injury, per- stipulated agreement; Town of Thomaston and John Simpson of Thomaston, knee injury $11.69 weekly; Ansonia Mfg Co and A. Bacote of Ansonia, back injury, $8.08 weekly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-07

Delegations from D. A. V. chap ters all over the state as well as prominent local figures were pres ent at the funeral of Mrs Anna Riley Mulligan this morning. The funeral was held from the home, 327 Grove street, at 8:3O o'clock, to St Margaret's church, where a solemn mass of requiem was of- fered at 9 o'clock. Rev James w. Roche was the celebrant, assisted by Rev Peter P. Daly and Rev James Danaher.
 A large crowd was in the church for last rites for the beloved local woman. The cities represented by D. A. V. delegations were Hart ford, New Haven, New Britain. Meriden, Bridgeport, Stamford and Danbury. Mayor Frank Hayes and Controller Daniel J. Leary were among the prominent Waterburians present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-07
Mrs. Anna Mulligan
 Laid To Rest To-day
D. A. V. Chapters From Many Cities Attend Funeral
 St tMargarets Church Crowded at Mass

The bearers were John Barry. Andrew CavaDaugh, Bernard Dres- sel. Dewey Gauthier, Joseph Pagan and James Martone. Burial was in the family plot, new St Joseph cemetery, where committal prayers were offered by Father Roche.
 A daughter of Mrs Mulligan, Mrs Catherine Cannon. was just start ing east from California for visit with her mother when news of her death arrived. She will arrive in this city late Friday or early Sat- urday morning. She had remained in close touch with her mother through correspondence during her eight years of residence at Vallijo, Calf.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-07
FORECLOSURE
 ACTION WAS TAKEN

Notice of the pendenCy of a foreclosure action of the City of Waterbury against William Me- Grath was filed today in the town clerks office. Back Tax Attorney George R. Guilfoile filed the action which is returnable to the com- mon pleas court the first Tuesday Of March.
 The papers state that back taxes amounting to several thousand dollars remain unpaid on the prop erty, located at 121-123-125 South Main strete, which has an assessed valuation of about $44,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-07
TOSSED TWO BOMBS

Willimantic. Conn. Feb 7.--(UP) with tossing two bombs into the home of Antonio Vito, of Thompson, Frank Russo, of Web ster, Mass, to-day was under a one to three year sentence in the state prison. His son, Alphonse, similarly charged. was given Q sus- pended reformatory sentence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-07
13 Divorce Actions
 To Be Heard Friday
Five With Local Residents as Parties Filed in New r Haven Court Yesterday

Friday are Giuseppina Maietta against. Luigi Matietta; Mary Downs Cooper against Noah Coop CT, Theresa M. Walters against Harry w. Waters: Abbie M. Welch against Frederick l.. Welch: Helen Ruby Rinaldi against John Rinaldi, Hugh Graham against Elizabeth Graham; Anna Marculynas against John Marculynas; Elsie O'NeiG against Patrick H. O'Neill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-07
CADET WARNER
 KILLED IN CRASH

Cadet Lawrence S. Warner. 24, a former resident of Woodbury, was fatally injured yesterday in an aeroplane crash, which occurred on Randolph field. San Antonio, Texas. Cadet Harold L. Wells, 21 of Baldwin Park, Cal, also died of injuries resulting in the accident.
 The family of Cadet Warner now resides in Hollidaysburg. Pa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-07
PLENTY or CARS

Boston, Feb 7-(UP)-Mourners at Mrs Joseph Rizzo's funeral filled only four automobiles. Because he wanted good-sized .cortege. her husband hired eight more cars at $15 each which, empty, trailed the others.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-07
JAMES CONWAY
 HURT COASTING

James Conway, 13, of GA Keefe street suffered a dislocation of hip while coasting near his home last evening. He was taken to St Mary's hospital for treatment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-07
NOVEL LAW SUIT

Worcester, Mass. Feb 7.-UP) -"Blizzard vs Snow" is the title of a law suit filed here. Mrs Flor ence Blizzard seeks $5,000 damages from Elmer Snow for injuries suf- fered in an automobile accident.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-07

IJoved and now eat hearty meals yet am entirely free Of gas. sour. ness and blOating. I sleep sound these nights and awake feeling Fe- freshed.
 "Vendoi is good medicine SO 1 am glad to recommend c."
 vandol is sold and recommended by an leading arugglsts and the Vond0l Man ia now at Waterbury DruR Co.,, f34 E, MRin street dailt explaining tho merits Df ihin naw tonic made from Natures rooie Bnd herbs. Ree hlm i0dag. ieaFn hos yondel eeB also help t0n
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-07
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-07
OBITUARY

DUMMIES Annie M. Dunn of 45 Idylwood avenue, died yester- day at St Mary's hospital after a brief illness. She was pioneer ;0 the ladies' hair dressing business in waterbury and had host of friends.
 She is survived by three sisters, Miss Mary F. Dunn, Mrs John Il. Miller and Mrs James D. Smith; three nephews, James, Francis and Walter Smith.
 The body was removed to the Mulville funeral. home, 27O West Main street, from where the fu- neral will be held Friday morning at s:15 o'clock to the church of SS Peter and Paul for a solemn mass of requiem at g o'clock. Bur- ial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 QUINN-Miss Ella Quinn. 90. native and lifelong resident of Derby, died yesterday at her home, 36 Fourth street. She was the fos- ter mother of Judge P. B. O'Sulli- van, rearing and caring for him on the death of his mother many years ago.
 Miss Quinn made her home with the O'Sullivan family for more than 40 years. She was born in Derby, the daughter, of the late Patrick and Mary Quinn. who were one of the first Irish families to settle in Derby in 1883.
 Miss Quinn was a member of Women's club, the Queens Daugh- ters and Court Grenada. Catholic Daughters of Amerca, She was member of St Mary's church.
The Washington times., 1934-11-01
PRESIDENT NEUTRAL IN PAY FIGHT
Fairhx Jail
Fugitive
Caught

Overpowering a trusty, two
men made a spectacular break
from the Fairfax Jail last night,
and early today one of the men,
Howard Coombs. was taken into
custody.
Bloodhounds were called out to
assist in the search for Wilson
Jones, Fl, colored, who recently
was sentenced to three years on
robbery charges. Six of the pris-
oners planned to join in the Jail
break, according to Sheriff E. P.
Kirby, but only two escaped be-
fore the arrival of guards.
The two prisoners last night at.
tackled the trusty, Charles See. "a,
as he attempted to bring water to
one of the prisoners. He was not
hurt.
Coombs, who is awaiting trial on
charges of grand larceny, was ar
rested today when police sur
rounded the home of his brother
in-law. Walter Ellis, in Anandale,
Va, according to Sheriff Kirby.
The Washington times., 1934-11-01
LA ROE ASSA|LS
GARNETT

Stung by the remarks Of Dis
trict Attorney Leslie c. Garnett
at the mass meeting against crime
this week, Wilbur C. La Roe jr.,
member of the parole board, to-
day hurled challenge to the Dis
trict Attorney to prove his re-
marks.
Mr.. Garnett charged at the
meeting that "the indeterminate
sentence law and the early and
easy parole of prisoners are di-
rectly responsible for the prevail.
ence of crime in the District"
Refuting this. Mr.. La Roe chal-
lenged Mr.. Garnett "to name any
instance where any prisoner re-
leased by the Parole Board had
committed a serious crime or
subjected any resident of the Dis
trict to serious injury since the
time of his release by our board" :"
Such a list of names, Mr.. La
Roe pointed out, would be Of
great interest to the board as well
as to the general public.
While Mr.. La Roe at the mass
meeting admitted the present
parole law is inadequate, and
recommended that it be changed
to protect the citizens of the Dis
trict, he denied the District Attor.
neyS charges.
The Washington times., 1934-11-01
Wild Riotine
BningsFair
To Close

CHICAGO, Nov. l QN.SO.
The turnstiles of A Century OF
Progress stopped clicking at 4
O'Clock this morning after a
riotous, boisterous closing day
that saw 363,737 persons crowd
into the exposition grounds in
the final hours for 'last look"
at the fair.
Whoopee, bursting bombs and
civic oratory marked the closing
of the giant fair, especially the
whoopee.
Souvenir hunters ranSacked the
place, tearing down street signs
and in some cases wrecking con-
ceSsions. Hoodlum youths in the
thousands of visitors ran berserk
and war whoops and yells &C.
companied the mad rush for
mementoes.
Hose Stops Fight
In the streets of Paris, a fight
started in one Of the small cafes
and spread with chairs, table legs
and bottles hurtling through the
air until a fire hose was turned on
the battlers and quieted them.
The Colonial Village was the
scene of more disorder and was
virtually wrecked by the mob seek
ing souvenirs.
Major Lenox Lohr. thG Fairs
general manager. estimated dam
age done by the revelers at SIC, 900.
That amount did not include
thousands of dollars worth Of
mementoes "Snatched" by rioters.
Women Take Plants
In the $500, 900 Horticultural
Building housewives grabbed up
costly plants by the roots and
fled with them hidden under
Nats. In some instances plants
y ued at 5000 each were 81 'en
b. women who entered the b :.
in, Immediately after paying IT,
so ntS admission to the groun,
I :es were torn from MAJ
bui gS and booths as souvenirs
Too Cold For Sally
the Italian Village Sally
r.. said it was "too cold and to
hGn with the bubble dance" caus.
ing revelers to litter the village
with wreckage.
At the foot of the sky-ride, one
of the chief attractions of the
fair, pile of broken glass greeted
workers. Scores Of bottles were
thrown from the ride by the cele-
brators. Several persons narrowly
escaped being struck by missiles
hurled from TIE ride.
The Washington times., 1934-11-01
4 Johnson Successors
ToGet $12,OOOEach

The millionalres are Clay Will.
liams. board chairman, and execu-
tive of the Reynolds Tobacco Co.,
and Arthur D. WhiteSide, presi-
dent of Dun g. BradStreet.
Board members who will accept
the $4,000 annual salary are Wal,
ton Hale Hamilton, law professor
at Yale. and Leon Marshall. econo
mist of Johns Hopkins University
and the Brookings Institution.
Ex-officio members who will re-
ceive the $4,000 salary are Leon
Henderson, head of the bureau of
research. and planning of the
NRA, and Blackwell Smith, head
Of the legal department. Mr..
Henderson formerly received $500
and Mr.. Smith $4,000.
The Washington times., 1934-11-01
MILLIONS;
j, 8, DEFICIT
By International News Service

Uncle Sans deficit passed the
1000 million dollar mark for the
first time during the current
fiscal year on October 80 when
the Government was 81 ,O26, ,788, 900
"in the hole" the Treasury an
nounced today. The fiscal year
started July /.
Total expenditures were ST.
234 $4,000, as compared with
81, 400 $4,000 in the correspond
ing period last year. Receipts
were $1,2O8, $4,000, as compared
with $927,64 900 last year., The
deficit october 80, 1888 was $4S1,-
100000.
Emergency expenditures in the
July 1-October 80 period totalled
$1,1O5, ,S72,00 against $780,
$4,000 last year. Gold holdings
of the Treasury passed the 5000
million dollar mark by $1,062,974.