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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
MARTIN SCULLY TO RETIRE FROM
 ACTIVE WORK
For Forty Years He Has Been Faithful EmplOye
 of This Office

Martin Scully, associated with the Waterbury Democrat for forty one years, is retiring this week from active service on the paper. This news will come as a distinct surprise to the many friends of Mir Scully who have followed his jour- nalistic career during the years that he has been writing for the Democrat, first as reporter, join ing the staff in 1893, and later as it's city editor. He will continue, however, as a director of the Wa terburv Democrat, Inc, and will also contribute special articles, through which MT Scully will be identified in the future.
 Long Valued Service
 He has been |. valued assist ant on the Democrat as city editor for many years and in 1916, he became one of the directors of the company. It Is with regret that the publishers, owners and associates of MT Scul- iy at the Democrat office, as well as his host of friends throughout the city and state, have learned of his decision to round out his many years of faithful service in his chosen career of active par ticipation in the editing of the Democrat.
 Martin Scully is a newspaper writer of rare caliber. He began his journalistic career as a reporter and had all those requirements which go to make good newspa- per man; he told his story simply and accurately, and arranged the details with a systematic thor oughness and no undue waste of words.
 He spent his boyhood ill Ireland, coming to Waterbury when about seventeen years of age. Previous to his coming to the Democrat MT Scully was manager of the Valley Catholic. During his early years in this city he was Q great student, not only of and in general affairs but also in literary studies, always appreciatiye of the finest writings. He was a great reader and through his application and study amassed q very great amount of general in- formation.
 !. His appreciation and understand ing of civic affairs brought him many positions of importance, not the least of which was his election as mayor of Waterbury in 1913, just previous to the death of the founder. publisher and editor-in-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
WILL OPEN BIDS
 FOR GARBAGE
Board of Works Will Do That Tonight and in
 Public Way

Bids on the contract for the collection of garbage will be opened this evening at the meet ing of the board of works. Sev- eral offers will be in the hands of the clerk of the board, John A. DiCorpo, when the commission CTS convene, it was reported this morning.
 The bids will be opened in public and be awarded on the basis of merit, responsibility and the ability of the bidder to handle the huge task of caring for garbage collection.
 The contract specifications, as drawn up, have been the source of much attack from opposition cir c1es. An effort has been made to discredit the administration of- ficials, the intimation being that
 contract was darwn so as to aIu "favorites".
 The bids will be opened at an open meeting and the board will pass on the offers made in accord
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27

edly will follow" He charged that the bill had been dealt with largely as political matter" No record vote was taken.
 The action was on an amendment offered by Senator Frederick Steiwer, republican, Oregon, and Pat McCarran, democrat, Nevada. about $55,OOO,OO0 to veterans bene- fits for the next year. The Steiwer- McCarran amendment for World war veterans provided for:
 1--Reestablishme of broken service connection for presumptive disability eases, restoring some 29,- 900 veterans to the compensation rolls.
 2-Restoration of the former rate of compensation for direct service connected cases. with a maximum of $100 a month.
 Administration forces made no protest and did not even ask for roll-call. The Steiwer-M -McCarran combination yesterday obtained ap- proval of increasing Spanish war veterans compensation by some 6O,O00,000. The senate was in a hurrying mood and quickly adopt ed two other amendments:
 1-Restoration of full benefits for blind veterans. This was of- fered by Senator P. L. Colds. borough. republican, Maryland.
 2-Mandatory disqualification for veterans, requiring the use of 1000 hospital cots made vacant by the provision of the economy act of last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
Ralph Capone Closed
 Prison Term To-day
Brother of Famous Al Shook Hands All Around Before He Quit McNeil Island-f1e Also Paid
 His Fine of $1O,OOO

Tacoma, Wash, Feb 27.-(UP)- Ralph Capone shook hands all around, smiled and left McNeil Island prison to-day after giving reporters and photographers the slip.
 Instead of taking the regular prison launch to Steilacoom, the older brother of the notorious Al, boarded a boat with a guard at the far end of McNeil Island and went direct to Long Branch, Wash.
 Capone was dressed in the same suit he wore when admitted Dec II, 1881, to serve three years, and pay fine of $10,00O for income tax evasion. Good behavior short- ened his term.
 Capone's wife visited him Sum- day at the penitentiary when he was still number 9436. It was believed he arranged to meet her either in Tacoma or Seattle. |. The chief clerk at McNeil Island said Capone paid his fine of $10,- t000, but did not disclose where he obtained the funds. Had he not paid the fine, he would have had to take a pauper's oath and remain another month in prison.
 Capone left in a happy mood, at- tendants said. He was well quali- fled as a cook after about two years in the prison kitchens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
CRITICS OF MIRA
 GIVEN SCORING
Johnson Admits Faults But Claims Propaganda
 Is Hard at Work
BY LYLE c. WILSON /IrnitaS7 DroSs ctoH Corrasno,,Tyo,,t

'
 Washington, Feb 27.-UP)- opening NRA's roundup of criti- cism", to-day parked out advance orders for new offensive to shorten working hours, increase wages and rally public support to the Blue Eagle.
 Conceding weaknesses, errors and "blunders" in the MIRA struc- ture, Johnson contended it has accomplished all that could have been expected in its first period.
 From the time the recovery act was adopted last June to the re- covery census last fall, he said, MIRA increased employment by D. 750,000 at a conservative calcula- tion and payrolls by $3,o00,O00,0OO.
 While welcoming every criticism based on facts, the blunt-spoken recovery chief lashed out at those whom he said were trying to break down MIRA by a concerted cam paign to fool the people into think ing it was failure.
 Well, gentlemen, it won't work" Johnson thundered. You can't get away with it.
 Ninety per cent of industry is under codes. All of it is under codes or agreements. "The blue eagle has just begun to function. We are going on as we have begun.
 we are about to embark on a new blue eagle campaign and
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
FORD COMPANY
 TO BE PROBED

Washington, Feb 27.-(UP)- The MIRA national compliance board plans quick investigation or charges that the Ford Motor com pany is refusing to bargain with employees. and Compliance Director William II. Davis has announced that he will call a hearing late this week at tho Ford plant in Chester. Pa.
 Ford and officials of his company will be asked to attend the hear ing and present the company's nn- swer to charges by workers that they were locked out of the Ches- ter plant after a strike and that none Of the strikers had been re' hired.
 General Hugh $. Johnson. NRA administrator. told a press confer enco "If anybody thinks MIA Is holding of in tho Ford case bee cause we're afraid Of Henry Ford. get that out of v0nr mlnds"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
GREAT DEMAND FOR COAL

Scranton, Pa Feb 27.-(UP)-Market or ders for anthracite are exceeding production. Coal companies today placed curb for four days on local deliveries from the mines to be able to fill demands from the north Atlantic sea- board Mining was at the rate of thousands of tons daily, approaching a 7,OOO000 tonnage peak for February. Railroads called back scores of furloughed men to handle trains. Some ship ments to New England and northern New York were delayed by storm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
OLDEST HARVARD
 ALUMNUS IS 95
Henry MunrOe Rogers of Boston Went to His
 Office as Usual

Boston, Feb. 27.-(UP) Henry Munroe Rogers, oldest living alum- nus of Harvard College. observed his 95th birthday anniversary to- day by going to his office "as usual"
 Still vigorous. his smiling face framed in white mutton-chop whiskers, Rogers has been fa- miliar figure to several generations of Bostonians. He has been going home from his office, where he still
 practices law. at 12:S0 ?. m. daily
 during the past year.
 His only worry today, he said. was that his employees would short. en his hours under the MIRA" and make him stop work at noon. 4 graduate of Harvard in the
 class of 1S62. he was in the Cam. bridge institution with Robert Todd Lincoln. son of the martyred presi. dent. He has traYeled extensively and Is the author of several hooks. best known of which probably are "Memories of Ninety Years" pub. iished in 1928. and "The Story Of Two Lives"
 The latter book is a narrative Of the married life of Rogers and his
 wife. Clara DorIa. n noted opera singer Of her day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
Final Ne1Q,s Flashes
RYAN FUNERAL WAS HELD

Lynn, Mass Feb 27.-(UP)-Patrolman Thomas F. Ryan, father of John (Blondy) Ryan of the New York Giants, was buried in St Jo- sephs cemetery today after solemn high mass of requiem at St Plus Catholic church. The church was filled with relatives, friends and fel- low workers of the veteran policeman who died of self-inficted bullet wound Saturday after having been in failing health. The young big league star walked beside his mother and his sis ter, Frances at the funeral.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
YOUTH SUFFERED
 SIXTEEN HOURS OF DEATH AGONY
Shot Himself After Being Suspended in School
 He Concealed Wound
BY LESLIE AVERY

United Press Stan CorrespOndent)
 St Louis. Feb 27-Sixteen hours of agony in silence from a self in- ficted bullet wound preceded the death of Gustave W. F'ricke, 16. who shot himself after he was sus- pended from high school.
 The boy shot himself Sunday evening but the wound in his ab- domen was not discovered until yesterday when he refused to get. out of bed because I've got a stomach ache"
 Police believed the disgrace of suspension from school caused his act.
 He was handed a suspension slip Friday afternoon which meant his parents would have to take the matter up with a district superin- tendent who would assign the boy to 8 new school where he could make fresh start.
 But Gustave destroyed the slip end said nothing about it.
 Sunday night he took the family revolver and went out behind the garage. The boy knew the time was drawing near when he would have to tell his parents that he had been suspended or find an excuse to stay away from &school.
 He held the pistol to his stom- ach and pulled the trigger.
 Later the same evening, while the Fricke family was sitting around the radio, Gustave came crawling on his hands and knees into the room. His mother thought
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
WORKERS IN CWA WENT BACK
 TO THE SHOVELS
They Will Work at Least Two More Days in
 Clearing Up

Eighteen hundred CWA workers, approximately. went back to work at 1 o'clock this afternoon shovel ing snow as the result of an order issued last night by National Ad- ministrator Harry Hopkins at Washington, D. C., and received by the local CWA administrator, Will liam M. Harris. The men were or- dered yesterday afternoon to lay off for the remainder of the week The CWA men will work two days more in clearing the streets and will be paid by the federal govern ment.
 To-day, Waterbury was "carry- ing on" in the drive to dig out from under the snow. The storm of yesterday, which early had bliz- gard proportions. became only a
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
MANY DIED FROM
 EFFECTS OF THE
 SEVERE STORMS
But Connecticut and the Rest of East Weather
 the Attacks

New York, Feb. 27-(UP)-Up- wards of score of persons were dead today as result of storms which ravaged the. eastern United States during the past S6 hours.
 Eight lost" their lives in New York city alone in accidents di- rectly attributed to the Arctic weather.
 Ten or more were killed in a train wreck outside Pittsburgh. First investigation indicated freez- ing temperatures had caused q split switch.
 Arctic blasts followed one of the most severe snow storms visited upon the eastern seaboard in many years.
 { A cold wave extended as far south as Georgia, intensifying suf- fering and impeding efforts to clear highways of snowdrifts that isolated many small communities.
 In New York city 4S,000 men and 4,600 trucks fought the snow. A biting wind, which at times at tained a velocity of 35 miles an hour, piled snow in drifts in out lying sections as fast as blows cleared 1t away.
 Suburban tr transportation sys- tens, disrupted by the. storm at the evening rush hour yesterday, ex- pected to provide nearly normal service today. Special crews work ed furiously throughout the night clearing tracks.
 Shops reported an unprecedented demand for galoshes, skis, hip- boots, snowshoes and ear muffs.
 In Connecticut. which bore the brunt of last weeks crippling storm, schools were closed. Bus and trolley service throughout the state was disrupted.
 Several small communities in Connecticut, Eastern Massa chusetts Northern New York, Long Island and New Jersey were cut off by drifts and many of the snowbound villages were reported to be run ming short of fuel, food and milk supplies.
 New Haven, Conn.,, Feb. 27-(U P)-Connecticut today had wealth cred its second severe snowstorm
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
CRIMINAL NET IN MASS. IS BEING
 QUICKLY FILLED
Former High School Foot= ball Player Sought
 May Solve Murders

Boston, Feb 27-CUP)-Police today sought a 23-year-old former high school football player to com plete a criminal roundup which they believed would clear up four murders, thre bank robberies, two theater holdups and the theft of more than $50,00O in Massachus- etts in recent months.
 Already under arrest on murder charges in connection with the mahcine-gun killing of two police men at Needham February 2 were:
 Abraham Maurice Faber, "A. who was graduated from Massa- chusetts Institute of Technology in 1881, who operates radio and electrical shop in Boston, and who, police charged, was the "brains" of the Needham bank hold-up gang.
 Murton Millen, 24, of Boston, awaiting eXtradition to Massachus- etts from New York, where he was captured with dramatic gunplay in a hotel lobby Sunday.
 Irving Millen, 21, who was ar rested with his brother.
 Search for the young athlete named as the fourth suspect was bgeun after his photograph had been found in Murton Millen's apartment and had been identified as that of a participant in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
$5,OOO DAMAGE SUIT IS BEFORE
 COURT TO-DAY
McElligOtts Defendants in Case--One of Jury Died
 Last Night

Three. jurymen, summoned to appear in the common pleas court here failed to report because of death and weather conditions, so the $5, 900 civil action of Thomas Morrison against Edward B.. and Th omas F. McElligott, trustees, do- ing business as the McElligott Oil Co and the John McElligott Coal Go was started before Judge Miles F. McNiff with 10 jurymen to- day.
 Edgar Jeralds, S2, of Prospect was claimed by death, during his sleep last night. The two other jurymen prevented from appearing are Christopher H. Wagner of Southbury and William H. King of Cheshire. MT Wagner started in his automobile for Waterbury but was stalled in a snow-drift. MT King, who lives two miles from the state road found it impossible to get away from his home.
 The suit on trial is based on in- juries Morrison suffered when he tripped over hose lying on the sidewalk on West Liberty street, January 12, 1892. The complaint alleges that Morrison, walking along the sidewalk, tripped over the hose, leading from the defen- dants' oil tanks to a truck standing on West Liberty street. It was in the .eve.lirg and dark. The hose is said to have been undistinguish- able from the color of the side- walk.
 The rlaintiff was thrown against a fence, and to the sidewalk, suf- fering injuries to his shoulder. right arm, knees and right side of the face, the complaint says. There is a limitation of movement in the shoulder because of the rup- tured muscles, the complaint al- leges. Attorney George J. Crocic- chia appears for the plaintiff. At torney Walter F. Monagan de- fends.
 The ten jurymen who are sit ting on the cases include: Cliff ford H. Mallette of Waterbury; Frank L. Bradbury of Naugatuck; Sidney 5. Platt of Southbury; All bert Lyons of Oxford: A. s. Judd of Middlebury. Fred Slason of wa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
ON SPEEDING TRAIN
 MET WITH DEATH.
Ten of Them Killed as Coaches Leap From the
 Elevated Road

Pittsburgh, Feb 27.-UP)-A speeding Pennsylvania railroad passenger train plunged from an elevated track on a down grade here last night, killing at least ten of its passengers and injuring more than 39 others.
 The train, bound from Akron to Pittsburgh, was less than a mile from Penn station here when the locomotive left the rails and plunged into street below.
 The train, bound from Akron to Pittsburgh, was less than a mile from Penn station here when the locomotive left the rails and plunged into street below.
 One car rolled on top the loco- motive. The four remaining cars left the rails and stopped at freakish angles. Lights were put out and glass was shattered but the cars remained upright.
 Ten bodies were removed within an hour. Bremen searching the wreckage believed at least seven more persons were trapped. If they were they wer dead or critically injured.
 There was no sound from the wreckage.
 One body. recovered early this morning, lay in the morgue more than nine hours before it was iden- tified as that of Mrs W. Miller Wardrop, wife of the Pennsyl- yania railroads assistant general manager.
 The train was speeding at 40 miles an hour when it left the rails.
 It carried two Pullmans for New York.
 The train was rounding series of slight curves when something probably a split rail-caused the wreck. It was less than 100 yards from Federal street station. The train was not scheduled to stop there.
 Passengers, who had noticed the train was swaying dangerously were
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
GERMANY BUYS MONOPLANES

Chicago, Feb 27.-(UP)-Sale of three double-motored high speed monoplanes to the Lufthansa company of Germany was announced today by the Boeing Airplane company repre- sentative here. The sale, according to- the com pany representative, was made in competition with companies manufacturing transport planes in other countries. The planes will be shipped this week from the Seattle factory to Gerin for use between Berlin, London and Paris.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Feb. 27-(UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts of the current fiscal year to Feb. 24. compared with the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year: This Year Expenses Last Year $4,15S, ,039, 7SS.49 $3,289, ,625,768.40
 Receipts S4,669. 9.7777S7.S1 37,466, ,564.93
 Surplus
 s511,737.999.S2 s$2,052,159,203.47 Cash Balance COG. 4,9S3,2S2.12S.S0 *-Deficit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
RELIEF COAL
 TO CONTINUE

New York, Feb 27 - (U.P.) - Distribution of relief coal through facilities of the Federal Surplus Corporation will be continued, the Anthracite Institute announced to- day after a meeting with state emergency relief administrators from New York, New England, Pennsylvania and Delaware.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27

Under questioning by Sen. War ren R. Austin, repn., Vt, Crowley said the evidence on which Post master General James A. Farley based the recent order cancelling all domestic mail contracts showed that these contractors and MT Brown worked together in lobby ing the bill through congress"
 Browns administration of air mail matters, he said, was mot in the public interest,"
 Referring to the famous confer- ence between Brown and airline operators, in 1880, Crowley told the committee:
 "Our evidence shows that there was definite, positive agreement (Continued on Page S.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
HE FOUND HIS BROTHER

Sioux City, Ia, Feb 27-(UP(-Norman E: Winnie, New York, wrote to the local lodge of Elks, asking if anybody knew where his brother, Clarence, might be found. He hadn't heard from Clarence in 30 years. Hal H. Lang, investment banker, wrote to Norpan and told him the ar- swer. Clarence was living 30 blocks-away from the long lost brother.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
BROWN CHARGED WITH LOBBYING IN FORCING
 AIRLINE ACT THROUGH
Former Postmaster General Accused of Joining Operations in the Scheme = That Was Why
 LA. Farley Cancelled Afrmail Contracts
BY RONALD G. VAN TINE United Press Stan Correspondent

Washington, February 27 = (UP) - Charges that former Postmaster General Walter F. Brown and group of airline operators combined to Hobby the McNaryWatres arma act through congress- were made to the senate a mail committee today by Karl Crowley posoffice depart ment solicitor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
Senate Acted O., NeW Amendments To Veterans Bill
Majority Leader Robinson Accused Amendment Makers of Playing Politics - An Executive
 Veto Will Follow He Told Members
BY H. o. THOMPSON United Press Stan Corresponden

Washington, February 27 = (UP) = The senate of the American Legion for increased benefits World War Veterans today. Majority Leader Joseph T. Robinson democrat Ark predicted that if the Stewer- Carran amendments remain in the bi Gan executive veto undoub
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
Markets At c Glance
By UNITED PRESS

Stocks irregulary higher in dull trading. Bonds steader; high grade issues firm. Curb stocks irregular; trading light Chicago stocks quiet and mixed Call money per cent. Foreign exchange easier. Wheat up 3-4 to Is; and oats rise fraction
 ally. Cotton to previous closing levels after drop
 of 75 cents a bale. Rubber steady at small losses. Silver futures up 40 to 50 points; bar silver 45 34
 cents an ounce, Off IS. Copper cents a pound.
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La gaceta., 1934-10-15
LOS JORNALES DE LOS
OBREROS DEL CAMPO

Washington, oct. l5.-Anun-
clio el sabado la se~cretaria de "a
gricUltura que los jornales de
los obreros del campo, en- tOda
la naci6n, han llegado al nivel
de un peso por dia, incluyendo
casa y comida. Esos obreros esq
tan ahora en- una mejor posi-
ci6n que desde 1923.
"A pesar de los favJrables
precios, los campesinos no han
aumentado los jornales a sus
trabaJadores. Los cosecheros de
Connecticut pagan $3.50 al dia,
con comida y alojamiento, y
$2.35, sin manutenci6n. Los de
New York pagan $3.50, con
manutenci6n, y $2.05 sin ella.
New Jersey paga 81 ;65 con ca
81 y comida y 500 sin ALOHA
miento.
La gaceta., 1934-10-15
LA POLICIA APALEO
A LOS COMUNISTAS

New York, oct. Is. La poll
ella sostuvo Ell sabado algUnos
encuentros con los comunistas,
que tratarOn de interrumpir ac-
tos que efectuaba el "fascismo"
Unos 300 "rOjos" rompieron
un Gordon puesto pOr la poll
ella de caballeria y aVanzaron
hacia el estadio de los Yankees,
AL encuentro les salieron 81
detectives, hombres escogidos,
que les pusieron en- fuga. Dos
mujeres fueron derribadas, pc
70 no sufrieron lesiones de i'm
portancia.
La poIicia tambi6n tuvo una
collision con los anti-fascistas,
en- la avenida Gerard, a una cua
dra del Estadio.
Tn grupo de mil jovencitos
socialists Sc retro, antes de.
encuentro, a petici6n de los
agentes del orden.