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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-12
BARRY FAMILY IS IN MORE SORROW
One of Twins Laid to Rest !; Another Member Is
 Taken III

New York, May 12- CUP)- Just a sextons today registered the ghastly pneumonia toll in the Peter Barry family with q new tiny grave. making four in row in 15 months, still another child was feared to be developing the disease in addition to the remain ing infant twin yet fighting for breath
 Three and-a hal fold Robert Barry, stricken with grippe, ran q high fever. Doctors and nurses sought to stave off pneumonia while continuing their struggle to save Ross Barry, ix-months-old twin of Roy, who died yesterday.
 Robert yesterday went with Marie. 2. Ronald. 8. to pray in nearby Brooklyn Holy Cross church The new attack In the almost penniless household, where small caslSet waited n contributed funeral and death hovercd on despite q dramatic battle battle waged by several agencies. had almost pros- trated Mrs Rose Barry.
 It became known that the couple lost a two year old boy to pneumonia and complications IF months ago. besides the year-old twin girls, Vera and Eileen, a year ago. The first to die was Peter Barry Jr.
 During practically all of this time Peter Barry, clerk and car penter. was j0bless. He got n job only recently.
 Before the twin boys reached the pneumonia crisis, which took the weaker Roy, an emergency police squad and crew from the New York Edison Company took turns administering oxygen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-12
DUST CLOUDS OF
 WEST HAVE GONE
Swept Over Farmlands and Even the East Was
 Some Affected
By TOM GROUSE

Chicago. May 12-fUP)--Skies filled with rain hung over the in- land states today with q promise Of relief for parched farms and dusty cities suffering from the worst drought Of generation. nownpours were predicted for aI- most half the area where the drought is taking $2,0OO.OO0 daily toll of crops.
 Farmers who have watched sprouting crops burn In the baking around and fertile top soil whirl away in choking dust clouds re- ceived for the first itme ir 45 days a weather bureau promise of rain.
 What soaking rain would nrean to the worlds richest farm territory was indicated dramatic. ally ns grain speculators scrambled to cover yesterday at the first in- timatiOn that an end Of the drought was in sight.
 May wheat futures. which sold q, 93 cents in the morning atlef an ts-cent advance in two weeks. ;obogganed in an hour to ss '3S cents.
 Across third Of the country news of tLe spreading storm area Drought joy in isolated homes V here n resigned despair had bee come the dominant feeling. To the wheat region of Kansas, Ne- praska and the Dakotas, the corn beit 0f Iowa and Illinois, the dairy
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-12
TOO MANY FATAL ACCIDENTSSAYS
 COMMISSIONER
Motor Vehicle Head Was Appalled, at Record of
 Week Ago

Likc every other citizen Of the state l am appalled, by tho record of automobile killings ovor the last weekend. Like every other citizen l am sure, I insist that this waste of human life should not, and can not, 70 on.
 Once again the department of motor vehicles pleads for your cooperation In the prevention of automobile accidents over this weekend.
 am appealing. not to motor ists in the masa, but to each cur driver us un individual. We shall have safe highways only if the In. dividual motorist - you - assumes rcsponsibllity for his own conduct.
 As nn individual it Is your prob lem and can only bo solved by you.
 Plense, we ask you, be careful. Eight persons were killed last week -end. Such shocking loss of life must be stopped.
 Your newspaper is cooperating in tliis crusade for safety. 'Nill you, us an individual driver, join it:
 Accident reports on file in the department of motor vehicles re- veal that In most instances u split
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-12
NINE ARRESTED
 FOR SWINDLINC
Fake Horse Race Game Was Worked on Boston
 Man-LOst S5,OOO

Albany. May is-tUpD-Police held nine men today pending fur- ther investigation Into an alleged horse race swindle in which . Boston. Mass. resident was "iicec- cd" Of $5,000.
 The suspects were arrested after Albany police and Detective James I. O'Connell of New York city, who worked on the John J, o'con' nell Kidnapping case last summAr' raided n room in q local bank building.
 Authorities said they found teie. graph Instruments and bundles of ''m0ney"--cut up telephone books --bearing &i0O. .00O. ssO.000. s2O.- DO0 and stO.0OO denominations 'n their wrappers.
 The alleged swinde. police said,
 n,sirted or having the victim John Wealton. bet on races after the winners were known.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-12
R. W. HAMPSON
 INVENTORY WAS
 FILED IN COURT
Consisted Mostly of Real Estate, StOcks-Wife
 Is Beneficiary

The late Robert William Hamp. son, former president Of Hampson, Mintie x Abbott Company, left an estate of $l35,607.5O. according to an inventory of the estate Submlt- ted to. Judga Dennis J.s Slavin In probate court to-day. Of tho total estate, slIe.0QO represents real es. tate holdings, and $a4.607.5O is the personal estate.
 The biggest item Of the estate Is the building housing the Hampson. Minsic & Abbott Furniture Com pany at S9.99 West Main street. The property is appraised for siiO,O00. A lot on Columbia bou- icvnrd. also included tn the estat" is appraised for Se.000.
 Mrs Annie Russell iampson. wife of the late well known and prominent business man. Is prin- cipal beneficiary Of tho estate. MT Hampson died February 10 this year. His will was dra Mn Fcbru- ary ]. 1928. The Citizens X Man. usacturers National Bank Is exec utor of the estate according to the terms of the will.
 Mr Hampson had a checking ac' count In the Citizens X Manufac- turcrs National Bank Of $2.439.53 and cash of $5.09
 Mir Hampson's stock holdings in- cluded:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-12
TOMORROW WILL BE MOTnER'SDAY
 FOR EVERYBODY
Waterbury Will Celebrate
 Event in Many Sub. , stantial Ways

Waterbury will observe Mothers Day tomorrow in fitting and sol- emn manner. Residents of the city, one and all, will devote the day to honoring their mothers, whether they are living or dead. To-day florists, gift stores nnd places of business In general re. ported tremendous business. ns thousands of Waterburians bought tokens with which to show that they remember mother.
 Sermons in the churches of the city tomorrow will deal principally with the subject. Mother" on cvcrybody's lips and In everybody's s mind will be the subject, "Mother," also.
 Special Programs
 Many local societies will conduct special programs in observance oi the day, Holy Name societies In various churcfies of the city will attend Holy Communion in q body and the Daughters of Isabella will do likewise and follow with a Com- munion breakfast at the Elton.
 It was quite Q coincidence that Hospital Day. which is being ob'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-12
IRVING MILLEN MADE EFFORT TO
 SEIZE PISTOL
Tried to Grab Gun of Trooper But Was Put
 Down By Force
By MARTIN KANE
 (UnIted Press Staff COrresDOndcnt


 Dodham, Mass, May f2--(UP)-- Giggling Irving Millen, the playboy of the Fnber- Millen trio of alleged killer bandits, was closely guarded at Dedhnm jail to-day after q des- peratc attempt to seize a stato troopers gun and perhaps shoot 0 way to freedom for himself and his pals.
 Two state troopefs frustrated the daring attempt and overpow- cred tho youngest of tho three murder trial defendants only after wild struggle on the floor of . jail corridor which ended when Irving was dazed by a-terrific right hook to tho jaw.
 i've missed again." remarked the 21-year.old youth with sheer ns he was being shovel back into hiY cell. T thought you would plug me-"
 Authorities believed that if frv- ing had succeeded In snatchIng tho revolver from state Trooper John T. Brown of Topsfield, he would have attempted n jail delivery for himself, his brother, Murton. and Abe Faber. The trio havo been on trial here for four weeks, charged specifically with the machlne-gun killing of one of two policemen slain during 6 $16,000 bank raid on Needham.
 It was after supper last night that Irving made his bid for free. dom. He was taken from hlS cell for his customary 30-minute exer- else period. Trooper Brown stood guard at one end of the corridor. State Trooper Theodore T. Fitz' gerald of the West Bridgewatei barracks at tho other. Suddenly, as Irving approached Brown, he bounced on him. Taken by surprise, tho officer was nearly bowied over. A terrific tussle en- sued, with Irving struggling des. perately to snatch the revolver from the troopers holster.
 Trooper Fitzgerald joined tho battle and after Brown had slug ged Irving on the jaw. they man" aged to pin his back to the floor. Tho flap was ripped from the hols- ter, but at no time was Irving able to get his hand on the gun. None of the participants was injured.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-12
KIDNAPPED GIRL AND BROKER ARE
 STILL DETAINED
Frantic Relatives of Will. liam F. GettIe Handed
 Two Demands

Los Angeles, May 1. - (uP) - Frantic relatives of William r. Gettle, kniped millionaire oilman. tried to choose between two sep nrate demands for ransom today as police and federal agents maln' tained hands-off policy to give the family every opportunity to deal with abductors.
 One demand asked y75,000 for Gettie's release. The other asked $40,0O0. The first was conveyed to l.. E. Noon. Gettle's attorney. and the family's intermediary by telephone by an unknown man. The second was conveyed to Get ties III and distraught wife by letter.
 Noon was convinced that the s75,OOO demand came from the reai kidnapers and the other came from crank and 1t was under. stood the family agreed. The req. son for this conclusion was not known. Noon said he was await. ing n second call and proof that Gettle was unhnrmed and that ht was dealing with the kidnapcrs.
 Noon, admitted ransom negotin- tions were in turn jil as q result of conflicting demands
 He remained at his office all night in a hope that the real kid. napers would clarisy the confusion.
 Five anonymous telephone calls came to his office yesterday ana last night while he vas out. Each time the caller insisted on talking only with Noon. When his secre. tarv replied that he was not in, the conversation was. abruptly ended.
 Noon believed that at least some of the calls were authentic.
 A few hours after the anonym- ous telephone caller had been as- sured that $75,O00 would be paid
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-12
GERMANY BUYING
 AIRPLANES HERE
Many Firms in America Sell Thenl-Pratt &
 Whitney Is One

New York, May 12-(UP)-In- creased airplano exports to Ger many within recent months was revealed today in a survey or principal American aeronautical compa nies.
 The United Aircraft and Trans port Corporation apparently was the largest dealer. Through its subsidiaries, the Pratt and Whit ney company of Hartford, Conn. the Boeing Airpiane company or Seattle. Wash; the Chance Vougnt corporation of East Harttord; Conn. and the Hamilton Standard Propeller corporation. planes. parts and forgings have been sent 10 Germany.
 If was emphasized that in all cases exports were for commercial use. It also was explained that engines and planes sold abroad are not the latest designs submitted to the United States military depart- ment. and that aircraft are not sold to potential trouble areas, such as Paraguay and Bolivia.
 The Boeing company sold three fast lO-passenge ships powered with twin Wasp engines. The Vought corporation sold six planes to Germany.
 The Douglas Aircraft company. santa Monica. Cal. sold foreign manufact curing rights to H G.. Fokker. prominent plane builder. who designed majority of the German lighting ships in the World war.
 Fokker also was reported to have purchased rights for manu- facture of the fast 10-passenger Lockheed planes which have n cruising speed of 200 miles an hour.
 The Waco Plane Manufacturing company of Troy, O.. also was rec ported to be dealing with Ger many.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-12
PETER KENNEDY
 DISMISSED FROM STATE POSITION
Retires as Manager of the HOLC-NO Cause Has
 Been Revealed

New Haven, Conn.,, May i2.--' UP) P)--Therc was considernbla speculation among politicians to- day as to the "low-down" on the dismissal of Peter M. Kennedy ns state manager of the Home own-, CTS Loan corporation,
 Kennedy, Installed last July, was busted, according to reports from Washington, because of "unsatis- factory conditions. There was no elaboration on this bare statement and Charles W. Collins, q special agent from Washington, took over the affairs of the Connecticut office.
 Collins came here several months ago. He would say nothing con cerning the change. Ho will re- main in charge 1t was said, until a successor to Kennedy Is selected.
 There were reports Kennedy was relieved because of complaints from isappointed loan seekers and politicians Of the opposing old guard democratic faction who op- posed his appointment when the HOLC was started. There lacked verification.
 While announcement of the dis missal was made late yesterday, Collins actually had taken over the affairs several weeks ago, 1t was said. All loans during that time received his approval before being acted upon.
 John H. Fahey, chairman of the national board at Washington, was reported as saying Kennedy was replaced as result of q "routins investigation" However, he would not disclose what the investigation disclosed.
 Kennedy was appointed after re- ceiving the endorsement of Demo National Committeeman ArchibaIdA McNeil, Bridgeport; Dr. Edward q. Dolan, Manchester, collector of in-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-12
EUROPE DRIFTS
 INTO NIGHTMARE
Three Leading Nations Over There Are Watch-
 ing Each Other in Race
By FREDERICK KUn

(COpyright, 1884. by United Prcss)
 London. May 12-(UP)-A pro- phetic nightmare in which fleets of airplanes, droning through moon less nights at great attitudes above sleeping cities. to drop one and two ton bombs on women and chii- dren. brought Europe to the start- ing line of an aerial armnments race to-day.
 It is generally agreed that gem eral disarmament has become merely a hope for the future - possibly after another world war.
 A naval armaments race, Iiin- tied only technically by the expif- ing naval treaties of Washington and London. has begun In fact.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-12
SCHOOLGIRL IS
 SAFE BACK HOME

kennebunkpo't he. May i2--- E.P.b--Ruth Dawson. ts-yenr- old blonde schooiglri reported!y kidnapped yes'erdny was shteiy New Hampshir. and Massachusetts police joined 'n a watch for her supposed ahductors'--"tw0 men in q black club sedan - Ruth was found unharmed at the home "I Elmer Johnson. friend or hef family in Kennebunk three miles from here.
 She hud gone thpr. after being released by the two men who had forced her nt" thv'r automobile while she was walking with hei doR.
 Ruth, daughter ui William Daw son, n photograph iinisher could give shcrlm Charl.s H 'ioodwir oniy menrrr description of the snen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-12
MARY AsTOR IS
 INDICATED

Los Angeles. May i2 tfPl--A dofauIt Jndgneps wnF entered 70 ,lav1 in behalf of Mary Aaetor. Vim. .licating hel from rhasken ot hef nnrenfe. Mf and MFh Otto inng. hanke, that she refiisea 10 suppof' thcnls
 sllsuimHod M hen thes tMjIE4 70 np ponr and Mssn AsiOr fspW.fu pfF vlous assertions ehr nnu E'syu them money n ssoo.Vvv ho'ne nn" .ofTsfeo io Heep ilsen' fFnH FAH''
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-12

contrary are reCelVeu nere.
 News Of Mir Kennedy's removal from office came us u profound shock to his many friends In this city. lie was prominently known here aud was believed to have been administering the affairs of the Homo Loan Corp, In m officient manner. He was rendered tcsti. moniul dinner several weeks ago at the Seven Gables ln Milford and tha, timo prominent officials laud. cd hls work as being on high plane,
 The announcement came from Washington late yesterday that Mr Kennedy was no longer in his off ciul capacity and that Charles w. Collins, special representative or tho Home Loan Board at Washing ton would temporarily take over
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-12
Democrats Expect To Be Called To Session
Local Leaders Believe There Will Be Meeting Held in Eiartford-That Gathering Will Decide on
 Coming State Campaign

Waterbury members Of the democratic d state central committee stated today that they are expect ing n call for n meeting in Hart ford very shortly which will oill- clally launch the campaign in Con- necticut to reelect the present gov ernor also n full democratic ticket, j. Francis smith of this city, scc- rotary Of the state central com mittee, Is now awaiting notice from the stato leaders as to when to set the date for the session.
 "Thc state of Connecticut should 20 democratic once more," declar- ed Democratic Town Chairman John H. Crary this morning. There Is nothing In tho record Of Governor Cross for his past two terms which should turn the voters away from tho democratic stand- ard" he added.
 Chairman crary stated that Tie was not In any position to state
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-12
ELISE BARTLETT MARRIED

Westport, Conn, May 12.-(UPl-Elise Bartlett, former wife of Horace Liveright New York publisher, and Michel Picard, one-time the atrical producer, were married Thursday. at South Salem, N Y., it was announced today. Picard formerly was the husband of Leona Lane, sister of the movie actress. The marriage was performed by justice of the peace The couple will live here for the summer months. Picard IS manager of the Long Shore Beach Country club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-12
NOT IN STAVISKY CASE

Lorient, France, May I2.-(UP)-Sus- picion that Mme Marguerite Henriot, found mur- dered in the garden of her home was victim of the Camorra responsible for other murders in the Stavisly banking scandals was dissipated to- day when her husband, Michel, confessed he killed her. The husband is the son of Jean Hen- riot, prosecuting attorney for the Lorient depart ment, who normally would prosecute and ask the death penalty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-12
BODY IS FOUND

Stamford, Conn, May l2-tUP) found the body Of Michael Hart. 35, Greenwich hos- pital employe who had been miss ing for two months, floating in the Stamford canal last night. He had been dead about six weeks, accord ing to the medical examiner. Death was attributed to an accident.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-12
Final Nez0s Flashes
GERMANY AGAIN USES THREAT

Berlin, May 12.-(UP(-German Jews were threatened today with Nazi campaign of hatred and rage" if the boycott declared by Jews abroad assumed proportions dangerous to the country. Inaugurating six weeks Nazl campaign against "killjoys and faultfnders," Dr Paul Joseph Goebbels, minister of propaganda, shouted denuncations of Jews warning them to mind their conduct Jews still in Germany are guests, Goebbels said, and must behave as guests or else.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-12
WILL AWAIT PRESIDENT

London, May l2.- -(UP)-The cabinet has decided to await President Roosevelts debt mes sage to congress before deciding its course, 1t was understood today. The foreign office re- ceived from Sir Donald Lindsay, its ambassador at Washington. report of his visit to the state department in which it was intimated to him that token payment would be regarded as de- fault
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-12
BULLET PIERCED BODY

Pittsburg, May 12.-(UP)-The bullet. pierced body of Patsy Arabia, New Kensington, Pa was found today in clump of bushes near the Logans Ferry Aluminium Powder plant
 County detectives believed the man had been taken for gang ride Blood on the unpsved road indicated his body was dumped from an automobile and rolled '"to th" 'r""ds. they said
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-12
Markets At e GLunce

Stocks rally short covering near close after break
 to new lows for year. Bonds lower' speculative issues weak. Curb stocks react in more active trading. Chicago stocks lower Foreign exchange easy. Wheat drops to net losses Of cents; corn on a4 to
 1; oats down H to lN. Cotton declines 50 cents bale. Rubber of 17 t0 55 points. Silver futures of 25 to up l5 points. Bar silver up H at 44M cents an ounce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-12

America then led by six matches to one and Britain could do no more than tie, q possibility that was quickly blasted when Francis Ouimet, American captain, beat Leonard Crawley, Ave and four, and clinched the cup.
 Johnny Fischer, lnnky Clncin- nntian and former intercollegiate champion, then made tho victory still more crushing by trouncinE Erie Fiddian i've up and four to play.
 Earlier this afternoon John Goodman, of omaha, and Lawson Little, of Chicago, had crushed their British singles opponents.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-12
Local Office OF Home Loans Will| Not Be Disturbed
Pending the Appointment of Successor to Peter M Kennedy Affairs Will Run as Usual, So Local
 Manager John n. Burns Said To-day

There will be no disruption in the operation of the Home Owners Loan office at Waterbury, pending the ap poinment of successor to Peter M Kennedy, who was removed state of the Home Loan Corporaton John H. Burns, local manager said today. ~
 The office will continue to accept applications and will be conducted along its routine lines unless orders to the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-12
Eight Singles Matches
 10 One 7his Afternoon Settled The Contests
Brtishers Were Outclassed and Never Had Chance to OutpIay the Americans United States Still
 Will Retain Possession of Cup
BY HENRY McLIsMoRE fIJnits.d Press staff Correspondent

St. Andrews Scotland, May 12 - (UP) - America today reaned the Walker cup embemac of world amateur team golf supremacy.
 George Dunlap, of New York, turned in the decider when he beat Jack Mclean four and three to play in the number three match of the singles.
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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-12-27
Hrs. ". Boyle, Edit0r-l Manager
2S37 S. Z. Tibet st. SelIwood SSH
n Kate Lewis. Assistant Editor z7os s. E Tibet St

Berkeley, Calf, IS spending the
holidays at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. J. Marshall were
guests Of Mrs. s. Pickett over the
week end.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. ]. Chesley Of
the Highlands spent the week end
IN town.
Miss Lillian BaIiard, student at
Monmouth College Is at home for
tie holidays.
Miss Verdell Burdine entertained
eight guests at dinner Friday in
honor OF the popular Brown Sis
ters.
Reported sick: Mr.. G. B. Hardin
Is improving; Mrs. o. T. Wright
continues III at her home: Mrs. ].
H Martin Is improving.
The following officers were. in
stalled IN Rose City Lodge Of Ellxs
last week at st. Hibernia Hall.
District Deputy, o. S. Thomas Elk
allied Ruler. Lizard Evans: Lead
ing Knight, Ernest Love; Loyal
knight, Cecil McCauley; Lecture
knight, John Wstson; Treasurer,
Edward Woods; Secretary A. c.
Nelson; Pilot. Jess Brandow: Inner
Guard, George Washington; Es-
quire. Chas. Rivers; Trustees, Al.
A. Jones, James A. Manley, George
Randall, Charles Mumford, Clyde
Lamb.
Miss Kate Lewis of Portland and
Mr. Van Began Of Seattle win be
married some time in January.
A st. Johns Day service was OBJ
served BY Excelsior Lodge F. & A.
N. Thursday evening, December q
at the hall on williams Avenue and
Cherry Court. A fine program was
presented. Enterprise Lodge r &
A. M. Enterprise Chapter O.E.s.,
and Mt. Hood Chapter O.E.s. were
special guests