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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
WORKERS IN THE EZRA GOING ON
 SOME CITY JOBS
Storm Water Sewers Will Be Hustled in Several
 of Sections

Waterbury EZRA workers yes- terday afternoon swung into action initiating the city's program storm water sewer installation. Various parts of Waterbury are included in the extensive program laid out by the street department. The jobs started yesterday were those on West Side Hill and on Colonial avenue in Waterville. Next week, it is expected, ZEBRA employees will also be assigned to the storm water jobs on Beecher avenue, Cooke street and Willow street.
 The length of the West Side hill storm water sewer will be 1,490 feet. It involves cost of about $13,0O0. The Colonial avenue sew CT, running from Huntingdon to Plymouth avenues, will be 2,40O feet in length and will involve an outlay of about $20,OO0. The West Side hill sewer will run from avenue to Ledgeside avenue.
 Sewers In Next Week
 The sewers to be started next week include the ones for Beecher avenue, for Cooke street, from Mack brook to Leffingwell avenue, and for Willow street, from Nuhn's brook to Demorest street. The city has long been considering the in- stallation of the sewers in question and the fact that the work was begun yesterday on part fo the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
MOVE
 IN CANNON CASE
Attorneys Ask for the Let- ters Sent Out By
 Rep Tinkham

Washington, April 1S.-UP).- Attorneys at the conspiracy trial of Bishop James Cannon, Jr.. today obtained subpoenas requiring the United States attorney general to bring into District of Colum bia supreme court letters of Rep. George H. Tinkham, republican. Massac chusetts, who first accused the bishop of violating the corrupt practices act.
 This surprise move was expected to result in full airing of the bucket shop and stock market charges made against the bishop when he was conducting his cam paign against Alfred E. Smith in 1928.
 Tinkham, a vigorous wet, in Q speech on June IT, 1880. on the floor of the house. made such strong charges against Cannon that the bishop said he would sue him were 1t not for Tinkham's congress sional immunity.
 The congressman immediately announced that he would accept such suit and it was filed the next year by the bishop. charging Tinkham with civil libel and de- manding $5OO,000. The suit still is pending in the same court which Is trying the bishop and his ex-sec- retary on charges of conspiring to violate the corrupt practices act be- cause they did not report all con- tributions received from E. c. Jameson, New York insurance agent,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
BYRD VERY NEAR THE LONG MIGHT
 AT SOUTH POLE
Sun Will Set in Few Days Until Middle of Next
 August

Little America, Antarctic, April -(Delayed)- Mackay radio) days before the sun sets until August 21, Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd reported today that he was all right at what he believes to be the worlds coldest inhabited spot--a tiny hut 123 miles out on the Ross ice barrier, at 5S below zero.
 Byrd communicates with the main camp by telegraph, and in reply messages the temperature at Byrd's hut is sometimes 30 de- grees colder than 1t is here. Here the Ross sea makes the weather warmer.
 With the setting of the south polar sun, 1t would be practically impossible for Byrd to leave, or be taken from his hut before next autumn. as an expedition would travel in darkness and through blizzards in Arctic winter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
JAIL IS GUARDED
 AGAINST ATTACK
Killer of Girl Wanted By MOb-Tear Gas Bombs
 We're Used

Shreveport, La, April 18.-(UP) National guardsmen maintained close guard around the county jail and court house today follow ing two futile efforts by mob to storm the building and take Fred Lockhart, 38, accused Of murder. Fumes from scores of tear gas bombs used by defending officers hung over the entire business dis trict until early today.
 To forstall any possibility of an- other mob gathering, Sheriff Hughes spoke over a local radio station soon after last nights mob had dispersed.
 'If Lockhart is taken out of my jail, 1t will be over my dead body" he said, t84
 At the height of last nights tur- moil, more than 5000 persons were packed in the streets around the courthouse. Sheriffs deputies arm ed with machine guns and rifles guarded the doors and the small elevator to the jail on the seventh and eighth floors. The automatic sprlnkling system on the court house lawn was going full blast and fire trucks were at the four corners of the square, their hoses connected to water hydrants and nozzles trained on the crowd.
 The first rush of the mob carried those in the van as far as the ground floor corridors. Three doors were broken. Hughes, his deputies. and police, threw literally dozens of tear gas bombs. Finally the mob retreated but continued to mill about in the street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
MRS KATHERINE CL0STER BURNS
 HASPASSED ON
Former Supervisor of Music in Schools Died
 This Morning

Mrs Katherine Gloster Burns, daughter of the late John and Joanna Gloster, died at St. Mary,s hospital early this morning. While she has been i'll for the past few months her death comes as a great shock to her many friends.
 Mrs Burns was born in Winsted but came to this city at a very early age. She received her edu- cation in the public schools of this city. After leaving high school she attended the conservatory of music in Boston. On completing her course she returned to this city where she took up her work in the public schools as supervisor of mu. Sic.rSr s. ,<,-s 1. f.lssssr q 5s;.s tes't m She remained in this work until her marriage in 1914 to George E Burns of Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Aft CT her marriage she moved to Poughkeepsie where she made her home for few years. Returning to this city in 1917. she has since re- sided here. She Is the last of her family leaving no immediate rela- eANSot hOi ooils JouA, having uleO III 1926, her husband in 1893 and her only sister. Mrs Michael F. Slavin. died about six months ago.
 After the death of her husband she resumed her duties in the pub- lie schools where she remained un- til the time of her illness.
 She was woman with charm ing personality which won for her many lasting friends who wit grieve to hear of her untimely death. She was prominently iden tified with all musical activities of the city. giving freely of her talents and her time..
 The funeral will take place from her home. 46 Spencer avenue, at s:30 o'clock Friday morning to the Immaculate Conception church where solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
ANS0NIA FROGS
 AGAIN SINGING
 THE OLD CHORUS
Specialists Are in Their Glory-The Residents
 Are Not Happy

Ansonia, Conn.,, April 18-(UP) Spring again has stirred romance in the souls of the toads in Biddy Lamb and Hotchkiss Ponds.
 A -thr0ated chorus Of g-r-r-umphs, comparable to an or- chestra composed entirely of bass tubas. and nerve racking in its eff feet, for the second time in as many years, has disturbed the peaceful slumbers of a usually auiet and peaceful neighborhood.
 Last year--and for the first time in nearly 40 years--hundreds Of thousands of spade-foot toads (scaph iobus- holbrookii raised their voices in an 'ncessant, and monotonous, song of love, lno1ca- tive of the mating season.
 By all the rules and regulations it should have been 8 lengthy in- teryal before their return.
 But, as mysteriously as they dis appeared after week of distract ing booming last spring, the curl ous ond unregulated habits of the amphibians, again were manifest today.
 the inoffensive and meek-voiced "peepers" and "croakers," always considered as sure sign of mild tempered season. augmented the symphony.
 Scientists from Yale university gathered at the ponds today, care fully gathered baskets-fun Of spec imens and hastened to their bois- trous and assertive finds to labora- tories for study.
 pr. Stanley c. Ball, curator Of zoology, at Yale Peabody museum, was delightfully."- surprised at the return of the toads. His interest, however was not shared by Respondent residents or the ponds who last year stormed the office of Health Officer pr. William H. O'Neil demanding re- lief from the sleep disturbing an- noyance of the amphibian orches- tra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
.SCARNICI, WILL
 BE QUESTIONED

Albany, N. Y., Apr. 1S-UP)-- A department of justice agent. Wayne Merrick, and Bronx de- tective, Joseph Cannon. prepared today to question Leonard Scarnici. Sing Sing prison death house in- mate, in on attempt to learn fur thcr details of the John J. O'Con- nell. Jr., Kidnapping.
 An order has been obtained from Supreme Court Justice Gilbert V. Scheneck by Assistant District At torney Joseph Casey, authorizing Merrick and Cannon to visit Scar nici. who Is awaiting electrocution in connection with a bank robbery slaying at Rensselaer, year ago. The New York city gangster, po- lice. believe. knows who participa- ted in the O'Connell Kidnapping last July and where tho nephew of AL .bany's democratic leaders. Daniel and Edward O'Connell. was held captive three weeks before being liberated upon payment of $4o,0oo rauanun.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
DILLINCER HURT
 IN LAST BATTLE
Wounded When He Fled From St Paul--DOCtOr
 Admits Fact

St Paul, Apr. 18-UP)-John Dillinger, elusive Indiana outlaw, was wounded when he escaped from St Paul apartment three weeks ago. it was disclosed today with discovery of Minneapolis physician who dressed the wound and a nurse who assisted.
 After Heing to Indiana, where he raided the Warsaw (Ind.) police station early Friday for bullet proof vests, Dillinger Is believed to have doubled back on his trail and is being sought along the Canadian border.
 Dillinger's injury, suffered in a gun battle with St Paul police- man and a federal agent, was dis closed in confession which de- partment of justice investigators said they had obtained from the physician and the nurse.
 Charges of conspiring to harbor a fugitive were filed against the pair in a complaint naming them as Dr Clayton B. May and Mrs Gurniath Ladelle, both of Min- neapolis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
SUPERVISOR IN
 LOCAL WELFARE
 DEPT IS NAMED
Brooklyn, N. Y., Woman Has Been Engaged;
 Some More Changes

Mrs Margaret Verdon of Brook lyn, N. Y., was appointed super- visor of Waterburys' public well fare department at a meeting of the charity board last night. Mrs Mary Doyle Camp, connected with the Lincoln House, was named in- take worker. Both positions were created in accordance with orders issued by the EZRA. In order to receive it's quarterly grants from the federal government for relief work the city had to make the ap- pointments. A third position, that of case investigator, must also be filled, but no action was taken at last evenings meeting.
 Mrs verdon and Mrs Camp will, it is expected, assume their duties on Monday. Their names were rec commended to Mayor Frank Hayes and, subsequently submitted to the welfare board, by the EZRA of ficials. At Hartford long list of for the positions had been under consideration for con- siderable length of time.
 Third One Coming Later
 With the two new appointees and the third one that Is expected, the city will expend about $7,500 extra on it's payroll. In return the city will receive close to $100,000 in federal relief money.
 Mrs Camp is native of Water bury and is well known here. Mrs Verdon is an experienced welfare and, apparently. met with the qualifications demanded by the officials. Mrs Camp has been connected with welfare work for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
DROPPING GOLD STANDARD AIDS
 WHOLE NATION
One Year Ago Thursday It Was Started By the
 President,
BY RICHARD l.. GRIDLEY United Press Financial Corrcs-
 DOndcnt)

United Press Financial COrrcs-
 pOndcnt
 Washington, April 1S.-UP)- The first anniversary tomorrow of the official abandonment of the gold standard by the United States found increasing signs of recovery in the wake of President Roose- velt's revolutionary monetray ac- ton.
 Whether or not attributable to the administrators monetary program, it was evident today that economic depression has frightened in the past 12 months.
 Business activity is increasing, employment is gaining, and bank deposits are growing all in sharp contrast to the situation 9 year ago.
 The extent to which forced de- pression of the dollar has con- tributed to these economic gains is debated by economists. That it was an important factor Is not dis- puted, however.
 Roosevelt Bomb Shell
 It was a year ago tomorrow that President Roosevelt announced at a press conference that the gov ernment would allow the American dollar. begged at 25.8 grains of gold for 33 years. to find its own level. A few hours later, the then Secretary of Treasury William H. Woodin said this took the United States officially off the gold stand ard.
 Actually the old style gold stand ard was abandoned the instant
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
TROTZKY READY
 TO QUIT FRANCE
France Is Very Anxious to Get Rid of Him Be-
 fore May
{ By RALPH HEINzEN

United Press Stan COrresponuentl
 Paris. Apr. 18-(UP)-A charge that Leon Trotzky was prepared at any moment during the fatal riots of February 6 to speed to Paris and lead a revolution was publish ed today b ythe newspaper ' Le
 As the exiled Russian leader. ordered to leave the country, sought refuge abroad and was prepared to make a dish through the country in Q motor car that waited in the garden sof his Bar bizon Villa, Le Journal and other newspapers augmented reports of the secret police with lurid details of Trotzky's alleged political ac- tiyities.
 United Press:
 AWe are going to leave today or tomorrow, depending on word from Paris. Trotzky is packing his trucks. Of which he has many Alled with books and papers. Whenever he goes we will follow.
 Tho party was expected to in- cIude M1ne. Trotzky, q cook, two
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
FOUR SUITS FOR
 JAMES A. FARLEY

Washington. Apr. 1S-(UP)-- Four suits to force Postmaster General James A. Farley to return cancelled air mail contracts to sub- sidiaries of the United Aircraft and Transport Corporation were filed today in District of Columbia su- perior court.
 Farley has 20 days to answer the action.
 The litigation sought to recover damages personally from the Post master general in addition to res- toration of contracts.
 The plaintiffs were Boeing Air Transport, Inc. National Air Transport, Inc. Pacific Air Trans port and Varney Air Lines, Inc.
 Neither Farley nor any other post-office department officials would comment on the suit pend- ing study.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
ALL EUROPE HAS
 DREAD THAT WAR EACAlN NEAR
Great Britain Sees the End of Disarmament-Is ...
 Rushing Arms

London. April 1S.-CUP)-Hope of general disarmament vanished to-day and Europe settled down grimly to prepare against fear of an inevitable future war.
 The British government is issuing a climatic white paper" this af- ternoon, detailing the failure of disarmament negotiations to date.
 It will include the text of yes- terday's discouraging French note. declaring that France will not sub- init to the re-armament of Ger many and virtually suspending fur- ther disarmament negotiations.
 The French note apparently leaves any further move up to Great Britain. It was believed the British white paper would be In the nature of an explanation to the world, showing how far Britain has gone in trying to promote an agreement, and absolving her of responsibility for the failure.
 British White Paper
 The white paper will contain all exchanges on disarma- ment since the recent European
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
Final Neze,s Flashes
ANOTHER BANK ROBBED

Montgomery, La, April 18-1UP)-The Montgomery bank was robbed today by three men who escaped in blue V-8 Ford sedan. Of fcers of the bank reported that one bandit re- sembled John Dillinger, notorious Indiana fugi- tive. LD. Wardlow, president, said the bandits obtained only small amount of cash. Mont gomery has a population of 380 and only three telephones.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
lnuasior OfGern1anyLs .Hnted m Bitter Note Sent To Great Britain
Local Firn, Is FLir7a-FZan1n1ed

Successfully working a ilim-flam game four men got away with $42 in cash at 2:3O this afternoon from VarrOne Brothers cigar store, 20 Grand street. Early in the afternoon man who repre- sentcd himself as n punch board salesman entered the store and offered q chance board for sale. The board was purchased at a low price and the "salesman" left.
 Three other men, all strangers to workers at the store, came in few minutes later and made a few small purchases, then began to take chances on the board. In a few minutes they had won SAP in "hits." When they left. a worker at the store noticed that they got into a car driven by the man who had sold the punchboard. Police all over the city were on the lookout for the quar- tet, who were riding in a green roadster with COnnec- ticut markers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
MORE GUARDSMEN SENT

Birmingham, Ala, April l8.-(UP)-An additional detail of 100 national guardsmen was ordered mobilized today to preserve order in the Jefferson county coal mine strike area where one negro was killed and two men wounded. Mean while, threats of secession were uttered at a meeting of leading southern industrialists here discussing plans to preserve wage differentials between northern and southern fields.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18


 Confirming Murphy's announce ment, George West, acting chief of the division of investigation of the department. of justice at Boston, asserted that new lead" in the seemingly blind search for the kid- napers and slayers of Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr, had been uncovered in New England.
 Trail Leads Here
 Assistant Attorney General George Sweeney, after a recent visit to the office of Francis J. W. Ford, U. s. district attorney for Massachusetts, admitted that he had discussed aspects of the Lind bergh case, and affirmed that "the trail had led into New England" Murphy would not disclose how he had come into possession of the photograph which. he thought might be that of the fugitive go- between who made away with the ransom money that Jafsie tossed over cemetery wall in the Bronx.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
Clue To Kidnaper OfBabyLindbergh Is M New England
U. s. Marshal John J. Murphy of Boston Secures Pic tme of Man, Who Took Ransom Money in
 New York From Dr John F. COndOn

Boston, April IS = (UP) -, U. S. Marshall John J. Murphy has secured photograph which he believes may be that of the who took the $5O0OO ndbergh baby ransom money from Dr. John F. (Jafsie) Condon he announced today.
 Murphy informed the U S. marshal at New York of the development and asked that Jae be located and sent to Boston immediately preferably by arpane = to view
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18

invasion, further disarmament dis cussions are useless.
 In issuing the note, a spokes- man for the foreign office said:
 France realizes the gravity of her act, but henceforth France will not disarm to the extent of a single gun as long as Germany continues to re-arm.
 "The government has consulted the commissions of parliament and is convinced the entire country stands behind the note, which has been approved by the little en- tente" (France's European allies, Rumania, Czechoslovakia and Ju- goslavia).
 Disarmament Futile
 Paris, April 18.-(UP)-Ger- many's heavy increase of her mill. tary budget makes the present ne-
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GUARANTEES BROTHER DEAD

New. York, ApriI IS -r lUPJ Albert Durante, 47, brother of Jimmy Durante, stage and screen, star, died early today at Poly clinic hospital. following an ab- dominal operation. He was res ident1 of Brooklyn. Jimmy Durante was at his brother's bed side
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. Apr. 1S-UP)--Gov- ernment expenses and receipts of the current fiscal year to April 16, compared with the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year: This Year Expenses Lats Year $5,493, ,008 ,44S.64 $3,955,99 995. .056.47
 Receipts
 $1,5sS,941 ,464.23
 Deficit
 ss.o72, ,sss ,oss.44 s2,3s705s. .5s5.24 Cash Balance. ..... $4.5S1,sS3,595.1O
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
Markets Al Q Glance

Stocks firm at gains of fractions to points. Bonds higher; speculative issues in demand. Curb stocks strong utilities lead advance. Chicago stocks higher. Call money per cent. Foreign exchange easier. Wheat up s cent; corn gains 4 to l; oats up 1. Cotton steady at gains of more than 50 cents bae Rubber up IF to 19 points. Silver futures rise IS to 29 points. Bar silver up H at 45N cents an ounce. Copper SH cents pound.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
Germany Answers That Whole German People Will Stop Attempt to Cross Frontiers France Will Not
 Discard Single Gun While Germany Rearms
BY RICHARD D. MCMILLAN United Press Staff Correspondent

Paris, April IS - (UP) - France flung challenge to the world today declaring that she would not discard single weapon unless Germany is kept disarmed.
 The foreign office made public the text of strong note to Great Britain declaring that unless France is given absolute of armed help and security against
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
MAY JOIN CATHOLICS

Cologne, Germany, April 18.- (UP)-A strong movement is under way among group of Lutheran pastors in Germany for union with the German dogmatist and religious philosopher, said today. He said the group did not number as many as 500, as was reported recently, but predicted much headway would be made. MORE FUNDS FOR PUBLIC WORKS
 Washington, April 18 (UP) The admin in the new relief bill which is expected to total Sl, ,5OO, GOO 900 or more, Public Works Adminis- trator Harold |. Ickes said today after White House conference.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-18
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Evening star., 1934-02-06
In Mfmnriant.

BUTLER. SARAH. In loving remembran-.
OF my dear sister, SARAH BUTLER v
ruary 8. 1881
May God rest her soul in peace
~ miss you: oh ] miss you.
HER DEVOTED SISTER MARY ELIZA
cARAWAT; iRaay r.ss sMoLLIE. Just year AGO
dest moment. Sometimes il bronoh-
many silent tear But that desr
the way. VI { "
May wither and decay your grave
But the love We bore for you In life
Can never fade away
THE FAMILY.
my beloved SISTER. CARRIE ). AfSe FORD D.
q. 1888.
On @ the hillside, softly sleeping.
Where the weeds SO gently wave
Lies sister I loved dearly
IN her lonely. silent grave
ana while she lies in peaceful sleep
HER DEVOTED S"sH SISTER fITssI LkeRA kfsR
JOHNSON. MARY o. tribute Of low
ana devotion to the memory of our de-
Sotso wife and mother. MARY O. JOHN
years ago today, February g. 1909
May her soul rest in peace.
THE FAMILY. @
THOMAS, ELIZABETH (BETTIE). I.
loving remembrance of my mothf
ELIZABETH (BETTIE) THOMAS VIII.
departed this life thirty-five years a.t,
today. February q. 1899.
Though dark my path and sad INV lot
Let me be still and murmur not
o. breathe the prayer divinely taught
Thy will be done
HER SON. SAMUEL F. THOMAS .
zELL: MILDRED. In sad but loving re-
membrance Of our daughter and siste-
MILDRED ZELL. who died one year a. }
yesterday. February s. 1893.
Forget you? No we never will;
We loved you then. we love you still
Your memory is as fresh today
AS in the hour you passed away
THE FAMILY