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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
HUSBAND, WIFE SUE FOR $2O,OOO
 
Seven Civil Actions Filed in Local Courts |.
 To-day

Damages of $25,00O are asked in seven civil actions filed in the local courts today. Mrs Nellie Stokes asked $l5,000 and her husband, William P. 5000 against the American YVette Co. of New York for injuries Mrs Stokes suffered when she fell April IA. 1893 in the defendants beauty parlor, located in the Rowland Hughes Co.
 Jacob Dickstein asks s1,00O from John P. O'Donnell and James Rowley for injuries he suffered when his car was struck by the Rowley's car driven by O'Donnell on the Meriden road Jan. 26, 1854. The suit names Svea J. Burr or Middletown, co-defendant. Burr's car is alleged to have caused Row ley's cars driver to lose control, causing the accident. The Rowley machine is said to have struck two other cars, operated by Joseph Knowles and Harold E. Platt, causing them, together with Dick stein's to run into ditch.
 The Mattatuck Lumber Co. asks $500 from Josephine Robiilard on an alleged breach of contract. Anna Roscoe asks $3,000 damages and an injunction against Arthur Noel, claiming her property IS damaged by surface water running onto her property on River street, because of construction on the de- fendant's property of garage. The injunction was that the defend- ant take steps to remedy the mat ter. The Holland Furnace Co. IS plaintiff in suits against Joseph Armaitis of Naugatuck and Martin S. Anderson of Naugatuck, on breach of contract actions. Each suit asks S250 damages.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27

London, Feb 27.-UP)-Secrets of the Russian court and the influ- ence exerted by Rasputin, the Mad Monk" in the last days of the czars were unfolded to-day in court.
 Princess Trina Alexandrovina niece of the murdered last czar, Nicholas II. and wife of Prince Youssoupoff, who killed Rasputin, gave frank testimony in her suit against the Metro Mayer Motion Picture company. She seeks damages on the ground that. she was libelled in the company's picture of Rasputin, charging that she was portrayed as "Princess who was seduced by the monk.
 The princess affirmed that Ras- putin had great power in the czar's court by his ability to cure the Czar Evitch, which no phy- sician in Europe was able to do'
 "There is no doubt in my mind she testified, "as to what the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
Market Took New Grip This Afternoon and Prices Rose
.ONE CHILD WAS
 LOST IN BLAZE
Parents Saved Three But
 Effort to Rescue Fourth Proved Futile

Belleville, F. l., Feb. 27.--UP) -One of the four children of MT and Mrs Henry Gilbert parished today when fire caused by the ex- plosion of an oil stove quickly en- veloped and destroyed their, one story, four room home, formerly a garage.
 The victim was fouT-year-old Jo- seph Gilbert.
 The parents. both of whom suf- fered severe burns on the face, arms and hands, rescued Shirley, 6, and Marshall, IS months, by dropping them from a window into a snow bank.
 Gilbert carried Margare, z. ot- side. Mrs Gilbert made several at- tempts to rescue Joseph from his bed before she was driven out by the flames.
 State police said the parents had shown remarkable courage in sav- ing three of the children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27

Hanover, N. H., Feb. 27.-UP). The entire Dartmouth College student body and faculty will at- tend memorial services in the col lege chapel at 11:3O a. m. Thurs day for the nine students killed in their sleep by 'monoxide fumes at Theta Chi fraternity house Sunday Robert H. Michelet of Washing ton, D. C., senior fellow and foot ball star. conferred with President Ernest Martin Hopkins today re- garding the memorial tribute, which will be in charge of Palaeo- pitus, senior governing body.
 EuIogies will be delivered by President Hopkins and Professor William H, Wood, Theta Chi fra ternity adviser. Professor Roy Cham berlain will read scriptural excerpts.
 An oil heating system was being installed in the ill-fated fraternity house today to replace the coal furnace. improper banking of which was responsible for the nine deaths. Although no definite decision had been made, it was thought that other Theta Chi men who lived iii the fraternity house would return to their rooms within a few days.
 Dean Lloyd K. Neidepnger an-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
 DOCTORS FIGHT DUEL INV SPAIN

Havana, Feb 27.-UP)-Dr Santiago Verdeja, secretary of health was slightly. wounded in a pistol duel at suburban farm with Dr Ernesto De Aragon. 1t was re- ported today on reliable authority. Verdeja resigned last night from the cabinet. A bullet from Ara gon's pistol grazed verdeja's shoul- der 1t was reported. Seconds halt ed the fight without n recopciliq- tlon being effected.
 Verdeja challenged Aragon~ and Or ReinaldO Marquez 10 duels bee cause of alleged Insults regarding the governments decision 70 dls- solve tho m2iIcaI college. In of- ferinV hls VeslgnniiOn Vordeja gave with fellow phyrlclGns. President as the grounds personal dispute Carlos Mendleta accepted the resig' nation. A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
BY ELMER c: wAI.zER
United Press Financial BdItOr)


 New York, Feb. 27 = (UP) = Pressure lifted from all markets today. Stocks firmed fractions to a point; all divisions of the bond market registered steady to firm tone; silver futures spurted 40 to 55 points; wheat rose more than a cent bushel; cotton gained a few points; small gains were noted in sugar, rubber and silk.
 Trading, however, was quiet. Stock turnover up to 2 p. m. was under a million shares.
 Silver issues made the widest gains. Buying was light but there were no offerings. Strength in the group was accounted for in part by word from Washington that negotiations are under way for the United States to assist the Cuban in financing the purchase of large
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
MAY BE TRUCE
 w AUTO STRIKE


 Toledo, O., Feb 27.-(UP)-Re- newed efforts to effect truce in the strike of 4,500 automotive workers here were instituted today as announcement came from two of the four affected plants that hiring of replacement workers would begin shortly.
 Counter proposals from the en- ployers for truce providing for a five per cent wage increase pending arbitration were promptly rejected at a mass meeting of strikers last night. Strike leaders pointed out to the men that the proposal would give them an increase of only 1 1-2 to 2 cents an hour.
 Plants affected by the strike are Electric Auto-Lite Co. Spicer Man ufacturing Co, Bingham Stamping Co, and the Logan Gear Co.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
WATERVILLE

Yesterdays storm did not crip- pie transportation facilities in Wa terville as much as Was feared when the storm first broke. The Connecticut Company by keeping it's sweepers in operation all Sum day night kept the trolley line open and maintained regular serv- ice throughout the day with in- frequent delay to service. The Street Department kept open the streets already opened following last weeks severe storm and has gangs of shovelers engaged in opening additional side streets. Most motorists are keeping their cars in their garages until trafflc conditions improve, using them onl" when absolutely necessary.
 There has been a few cases Of frozen water connections which are causing householders much incon- venience. These, however, can- not be cared for until streets and roadways are adequately cleared. Parish Society The Parish Society of St Paups Episcopal church will meet tomor- row afternoon with Mrs Wilfred E. PieI pont. of sos Dwight street. There will be a business meeting, n session of the mission study group and a silver tea. The meet 1 ing was originally scheduled for last week. but was postponed be- cause of the blizzard.
 MulIigan COny aIescent
 George Mulllgan. Jr. son Of Mir and Mrs George Mulligan of Cooke street. Is convalescing from n sur. gical operation which was per- formed at the Providence hospital in Washington, D. C.. last week
 The operation wns necessary kD' causc of m injury sustained la';
 fall while playing on the varsity football team of Catholic Univer. sifv where he 10 student. --.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
p. 0. s. OF A. TO MEET
 TOMORROW EVENING

Camp No IS, P. O! s. of A., will hold a celebration to be at tended by all the camps in the state tomorrow evening at Me- chanics' hall, Il East Main street.
 An interesting program has been arranged consisting of addresses by the state officers of the order and others also a musical program and an exhibition by first class magician.
 The. celebration will close with d banquet. The committee eX- poets the largest crowd they have ever entertained. The committ- tee are: L. w. Curtis, c. B. Link. W. B. Candee, Arthur Daniels and Arthur Wooster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
 FAITH HEALER SENT TO PRISON

Providence, R. l., Feb 27.-(UP) Nicola Colangelo, 51. of this city, self-styled "faith-healer," today was given a three-year' jail sen- tence on charge of being a com- mon cheat.
 According to testimony, Pro lessor" Colangelo swindled Mrs Minnie Bates of Providence of sf,7OO when she went to him for violin lessons. and received money from other persons for "treatment" of various ailments.
 District Judge Howard B, Cor ham ordered the defendaht held Cor the grand jury on q statutory charge. 4 second statutory charge wns dismissed. i'
 Coiangoio appealed the sentence, and ball of e0.00o was continued.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
BROWN CHARGED
 WITH LOBBYING

(Continued from Page 1D betWee the postmaster general and the operators that they would secure contracts without compeu- tive bidding" f"You're not very friendly toward this past administration are you 7? Austin asked.
 .T am forced to admit, sir, that I am not" Crowley replied.
 -While the solicitor testified. Brown conferred with his two for mer assistant postmasters-Scn Arch Coleman and w. Irving Glover.
 Austin began discussion Of a contract between Brown and Earl Halliburton, Oklahoma operator, and asked:
 r"Now this contract shows dis agreement between Brown and Halliburton and not collision, doesn't it?"
 "Why, it's the plainest case of coIlusion I ever saw Crowley re- piled. ,,. n.. derlared the Roosevelt adminlstia- tion had destroyed a fine in- 
 dustry." r..,.,.
 "On the contrary said Crowley CT think it's one of the m"S' courageous things president or a Yostnastcr general of the United States ever did. and they are moi destroyers of business.
 More Charges,
 lwashington. Feb. 27- lUP)~ rrbe law on competitive bidding lol army airplane contracts has peer "deliberateIy violated for eiSh years. Rep. w. Frank James. reph' Mich. charged at house ru'e committee hearing today.
 .For years men on the lnslu' deliberately have violated the la"' James said. ,h
 James testified in behalf or th' McSwain resolution which Woul' broaden the scope Of the preSet: military affairs committee 1nVest' cation of profiteerinG in plane con tracts to include all alleged ire s,nlarities in war department pur chaSes.
 '"We've got into this mess. and ! is the duty of congress to lnVesti gate and make recommendations l necessary that these men be court rnartialed." said James.
 "I am convinced now, and nav the evidence in my possession, tha except for small contracts up t' s25,OOO. no contract has been le since 1926, that came under tn law requiring competitive bidding. James continued.
 Washington. Feb. 27-(CP)- The house postofiice committe wrote a pro ision into the tenta tive airmail bill today which woul' make alrlines whose contract were cancelled eligible to carr, the mail.
 The provision repeals the pro vision in the present set up whlcl prevents contractors found to hay practic ed "collusion" from bidding for five years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
MUST BE IN NIGHT

Win1ted, Conn, Feb a7.-(UPl --Edward Freeiand either is going
 to be in his house not later than
 Q o'clock every night or spend 30
 days in jnli. Judge Hadieigh How'd @ s"nco yesierday ~ o, n SrSnkcnneSv .ohafRe but added the eurfew orc. der "to keep you home nights".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
VETERANS COUNCIL
 TO MEET TOMORROW

A meeting of the Waterbury Vet erans' Council has been called for tomorrow evening at S:30 o'clock in the Veterans of Foreign Wars rooms at the Armory. Business of importance is scheduled to be dis cussed and Chairman Captain E. White and Secretary Robert w. Hayes have notified all members to be present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
Memorial Services
 For Collegians Set
Entire Dartmouth Student Body to Attend Rites TO=
 morrow for Fellow Companions Killed in Sleep

nounced today that the committee on all campus residences may consider regulation that the furnaces of all fraternity houses shall be attended by competent janitors at all times"
 Under the system that has been in vogue, janitors attend, the fur naces during the day but students care for them at night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

The following marriage inten- lions have been filed at the town clerks office:
 Charles Siles of IS Adams street extension and Grace Stoli of B Brewster street. '.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
GOT NO INFORMATION

Washington, Feb 27.-(UP)- The House Naval Affairs sub-com- mittee Investigating aircraft pur- chases sought and failed to obtain to-day information concerning the salaries of the president and ex- ecutives of the Mellon-controlled Aluminium Co of America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
Mortgage Deeds

Mortgage Deeds Tony Galuppo to the Home Own- CTS Loan Corp, property at 31 West Farm street, $S,S51.
 Howard c. Post to the Home Owners Loan Corp. property at 21 Byron street, $3,200.
 Roland and Missouri Brooks to Home Owners Loan Corp, prop erty at 118 Johnson street, $5,200.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
Quit Claim Deeds

,f. QU1t CIalm Deeds
 M. J. Bisnovich to the Waterbury Savings bank.
 Joseph Goldberg to the Water bury Savings bank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
LATE REALTY NEWS
Eomiy, Mcclellan & Co.

The following real estate trans actions were filed today at the town clerks office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
NO SUPERIOR COURT
 SESSIONS ON TODAY

The superior court held no ses- lions today because all of the Scheduled jury, cases were not Fpady for trial. Tomorrow and the Rest of the week. ther" will be court cases tried.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27

Air transport is becoming popu- far ln roinote New Guiana.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27

s HOME LOAN BONDS Home Owners Loan
 Corp 4's 1851 ..... 95A 95%
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-21
PLEAsANTER PORTAL


Ellis IslaNd. entrance to America. has
long been regarded with fear by imnli-
grants and sIniasants years 81 heavy
immigration i was inadequate for tie
thousands passing through. ii more re-
cent years ii has oIten been over.cr0wded
with detained aliens, lacking comfort, and
sometimes. It has been charged, lacking
decef snd eonsiderate treatment There
are plenty 81 documents available for any
one who wants to look into thak Latkegly,
81 resaIk Of much criticism. there has
been greater effort IS treat these cons
pnle0fy guests of the nation IS really
quests. and not as II they were prisoners Of
criminals
4 report Just issued, as 4 result Of en-
inquiry ordered ~ the Department of
Labor, tells Of more adequate facilities
70 care for those detained, and accordingly
more healthy state of mind and body &
This S partly result Of the great shrink
age in immigration numbers but also ! re-
suit of real effort to make the guests
more comfortable and 10 give more mean-
inc to the Statue Of Liberty that towers
over the island.
Along with physical conditions on the
island and the spirit Of the treatment given
aliens By officials and attendants, the
committee has looked little into legis-
lation and departmental policies II urges
more provision for Feuniting families that
have been separated by present regula-
4snnr tanrn fIo4Fshs1sfD IN 8 S,s.1sr;nn fhn Az
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-21

Al interesting recent development ii
chemistry il Tho synthetic production 81
perfumes III scents ii almost endless
variety. and the many practical uses to
which they are put Dr Arnold As Laird
of Colgate University describes some 0f
these developments Ii recent article
These artificial scents are used Tor
their pleasing odoEs alone. Is ordinary
perfumes are used. o. to overcome I'M
pleasant odors such a. those from certain
foods while being cooked They are also
used to neutralize the smell Of shoe polish
and rubber moth balls and tie like. Dr.
Laird tells of some new fada ii seeming
clothes.
Gowns were created with i hello
lrope shade carrying fragrance Of that
aroma il the very fibers of the cloth itself.
Lilac huea were mpreenated with lasting
lilac scents. and sports ensembles were
given the aroma of pines and outdoor
scents 4 yarn manufacturer il using
synthetic perfumes which his distinctive
aud noo6 smell, md other textiles viii carry
pleasing odors to enhance their eliaan
L may be that soon The housewife
can sprinkle i few drops of snEhelic per
fumes shout the house and ha6Ia the a1s
eency 81 fathers ancient pipe q 1losn.
shine stu might be caused TO emit The 10
noeent aroma Of steamina coffee.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-21
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Today's Horoscope


Mingled with yesterdays qual-
ity is 4 growth Of what may be >
crafty nature, perhaps capable Of
deception Or very shrewd dealings.
II benefits the powers Of exeen-
ton but be careful not to use ac-
tual deceit. for this degree does
not show that the public will PIT
any too much trust ii the native
1t the best. They win seem IN
skinctively I'd doubt his honesty
and be suspicious 81 his inten-
GioG1e.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-21

IN 4 series 81 tests to determine
which Iangpane is most easily nm
derstood over 4 telephone. ItAlian
stood first.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-21

Sir Joshua Stamp. English eco.
nomist. born s. years aeo.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-21
TODAYS WEATHER

localities. Miami reporting 92 de-
krees fer the third consecutive
dag; while Chicago, m. had 96
degrees and Abilene, Texas. lee
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-21

lqsa Halifax. \ $. founded.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-21

Another count Of names ii the
contest for naming the hotel which
win BIZ erected III Key West shows
that more than 80 have sent II
names and also that very few
have though 1t Of the same titse for
the hosiery There viii be 20
outstanding names selected from
those submitted and sent To the
e. (. Miller Company One Of
those win be selected By me COM
pany and the person submitting
this one win be presented with 4
500 bond 81 the Miller company
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-21

Lew Hahn 0f New York. chain
department stare head, horn &C
Jersey City. 80 years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-21

The Feast Of Corpus Christi,
which was introduced ii Liege ii
the year 1850, win Be observed To-
morrow evening on the Convent
grounds b the parishioners Of ST
Mary's Star of the Sea church.
The services Of the solemn No
VIENNA Of the Sacred Heart win be
held Ill the church beginning
promptly st $50 o'clock A ser
mon win be preached ard after-
wards the procession viii form the
sacred rites. IN the procession
win BE the different aodnlities,
clubs and either groups
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-21

1855 Mary s. 6. FairrhiId, II
brarian and librarian lecturer
born at Dalton. Mass. Died Dec
90 1921
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-21

1912 George M. Littlefield.
Texas ranchman, banker and
patron of education. horn in
Pamela Co, Miss Died NOV. g.,
1921.
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1926 William p. Blake. noted
international nlineraloefst. born ii
New York. Died May e, 1910. l
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-21

Albert L. Scott. New York en-
cheering firm head. born in
Cleveland. IS years ago.
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Arthur c. DoFrance. president
81 the Campbell Soup Co. born at
Bristol, Pa. ! ] years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-21

Barometer at 8 :. n, today:
Sea Level 2o.07
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1934-04-05
Paxton Farmers Club
Has Regular Meeting

Paxton.-The Paxton Farmers Club
met Thursday evening at School
District AZ with Mr.. and Mrs. Hurton
and Mr.. and Mrs. Ramey as host. The
following program was presented:
"The Wax Figures" by District AZ,
drawing, "The Little Brown Church
by Mable Marshall and a group of
songs by Lucille Christopherson with
Bonnie Routhe playing the accom-
paniment on the guitar and reading
1.-THE Faith of a Mustard Seed" by
Inez Wetmore. A social hour follow
ed after which lunch was served. The
next meeting will be at the Vern
Montgomery home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Jones are the
parents of daughter born Thursday
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wells and dau-
ghters and Ed Hills drove to Litch-
field Monday. Mr.. Hills remained to
visit his brother, Russell and family
Mr.. and Mrs. George Claussen and
family and Miss Bonnie Routhe were
at Willmar Saturday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Forest McConkey and
family were Easter Sunday guests at
the William Swigart home.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Skow and son, Mr..
and Mrs. A. C. Christopherson and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. o. v. Routhe
and daughters, Mr.. and Mrs. C. F.
Routhe and family and John Thomp-
son were Sunday evening guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Schou near Nor
gan.
Miss Mae Mclean of Minneapolis
spent her Easter vacation with Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Hurton.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Ramey and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Melbourne RAM
ey and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Jacobson of Franklin were supper
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Kolp
Tuesday in honor of E. w. Ramey's
birthday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vern Montgomery re-
turned from visit with relatives in
Iowa.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1934-04-05
SanbOrn News

Sanborn-Mr. and Mrs. Ernest
Burginger entertained at Sunday sup
per Mr.. and Mrs. Casper Weber and
two, children, Arnold and Viola, Mr..
and Mrs. Herbert Weber and family
and David Weber.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilmar Lamp of
Mankato spent the weekend with the
formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Huenergarth.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Yaeger and
daughter, Mary Lou, motored to
Ivanhoe Friday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. j. Weber were ac-
companied to Mankato Wednesday
night by Mr.. and Mrs. George Huen-
ergarth.
Mrs. w. D. Yaeger entertained the
Linger-Longer club Wednesday after
noon.
The children of the Christian day
school will give play today.
The choir of the Lutheran church
gave cantata, "Stainer's Crucifix-
ion" Friday evening.
Jack Price went to Belle PLANE,
Iowa Friday afternoon. From there
he went to Mason City where he met
his mother. Mrs. Charles Price. They
returned Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Gust Steffen entertained the
Lutheran Ladies Aid Wednesday af-
ternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Baur and
family and Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Strich and family spent Sunday at
the Rev. Baur home at Fort Ridgely.
Mrs. Schiernbeck spent from Mon
day until Wednesday with her daugh-
ter. Ruth, who is attending school at
Mankato.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Parsons have
moved to their new home.
Herbert Weber was accompanied to
Springfield by Miss Marie Parsons
and Margaret Nath.
Dick KEEPER of Springfield spent
Sunday here.