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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-12
LOCAL COMPANY
 BILLSTAKElN OUT OF MAIL BOXES
Carriers Removed Them When They Were Found
 to Be Unstamped

Rigid enforcement of the post master generals latest ruling bar ring unstamped matter from mail boxes has been begun in earnest in Waterbury, it was learned today. The Connecticut Light & Power Co, which delivered its monthly bills by messenger, has already felt the force of the drive. Daily, for the past few days. letter carriers have been bringing between 300 and 500 Light & Power bills back to the postoffice, after taking them from the letter boxes, and the matter has been turned over to the company officials for proper mailing.
 As a result of the postal depart ment's drive against the use of mail boxes for unstamped matter, the Connecticut Light and Power Company officials were under stood to be holding conference in Hartford today to decide what to do in the matter. Whether or not the question of legality will be raised or a decisi noreached to use the mails remains to be seen. There is a strong likelihood that the mails will be used in the fu- ture. however.
 Charles J. Allen, manager of the local branch of the Connecticut Light and Power Company, stated today when interviewed that lie was awaiting instructions from Hartford. Postmaster James Kelley stated, when talked with, that he has instructed his men to clear the mail boxes of all un- stamped matter in compliance with Postmaster General Farley's or der. Other firms who distribute advertising matter by messenger and drop it into the mail boxes are being given the same treat ment as the power company. The order IS general, without favor to anyone, he said. The power com pany, however. distributes the largest amount of unmailed mat ter, however, it is figured.
 William c. Wood, superintend- ent of the classification division of the postal department in Wash ington, D. C.. issued his special order calling attention to the util- ity companies employing messen- gers to distribute unstamped bills. John E. Lynch. vice-president Of the Hartford Electric Light Cont pany had procured an opinion.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-12
NEWSPAPERMAN
 PRESENTS CODE
Christopher Morley, Ex- pert in Stupidity, Has
 His Own Ideas

Toronto. Ont. Jan 12-(uP)- Christopher Morley. American nawspaperman. poet and novelist and self-styled "expert i.. stupid ity," went into a huddle with him self last night and came up think ing.
 He thought three things. They were, in descending order of inter est and importance:
 That all newspapers should suspend publication once, week on one of the present working days.
 2-That the mayor of every city on the continent. should proclaim "slow -down-day on which every one concerned should take time on to think and take a look at him. self.
 3-That holidays like Christmas and Independence Day, now fixed. should if possible, be sprung on the people suddenly. so that they might have them when they need ed them most.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-12
TRIAL OF DOCTOR WYNEKOOP NOT
 REALLY BEGUN
Jury Not Chosen and the Ordeal Tells - Woman
 Writer Describes Her
By HARRISON SALISBURY United Press Staff Correspondent)


 Criminal Court Building, Chi cago, Jan 12-(UP)-The strain on 63 year old Dr Alice Lindsay Wynekoop was beginning to tell to- day as a second panel of jurors was completed to hear the dra- matic story of the staying of Rheta Wynekoop.
 "Who on earth could stand such an ordeal?" said the elderly de- fendant as she wiped beads of per- spiration from her forehead.
 Physicians have described Dr Wynekoop as in failing health. She complained to-day of insomnia last night and of loss of appetite.
 Acceptance of the second group of four jurors brought the jury two thirds of the way toward con- pletion.
 Dr Wynekoop, more pallid than ever and complaining of her weak ened condition, was carried into the courtroom for to-day's session. She was joined by her son and daughter, Catherine and Walker Wynekoop. The favorite son, Earle, husband of the slain Rheta, again was absent.
 Walker intimated he might be called as the first defense witness. He said she was not shocked by the fact that the jury was qualited to infiilct the death penalty.
 "She expected that" he said, "the defense attorneys told her that it was the usual thing in trials of this sort"
 Juryman after juryman ex- pressed no scruples about sending the once prominent woman physi- elan, mother of four children, to the electric chair. Spectators stag ed a riot to gain entrance to the courtroom. Dr Wynekoop, n1a1n- tained poise.
 "l'm innocent. The trial will prove that" was her brief state- ment to reporters.
 Dr Francis J. McNamara, county jail physician, was surprised at his patients ability to stand the strain. He watched her closely for increas- (ContinueQ on Page Al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-12
REVOLUTION IN FRANCE DRAWS
 NEAR REALITY
Bank Failure Has Started Things Clashes in
 Parts of Paris
By RALPH HEINZEN

United Press Staff Correspondent Paris, Jan 12-(UP) P)-ThreatS and warnings of revolution were ! voiced inside and outside of parIia- | ment today, coinciding with three serious clashes in different Paris suburbs.
 Developments indicated that the public temper is at white heat over exposure of the $30,000.000 collapse of the private bank headed by Al. exander Stavisky in Bayonne. Pre- mier Camille Chautemps, fighting to save his government from over throw, warned the chamber of dep- uties that form of dictatorship might result if the situation contin- ues.
 Similar to five-hour battle in the streets east of the chamber of deputies last night between royal- lsts and the general public against the police. another serious clash occurred today at Versailles. Two groups of young patriots and royalists Camelots Du Roi joined in fight against radical social- ists at a political reunion at the Hotel De France. Ten were in- jured and taken to the hospital.
 The third incident, although non-political, was attributed by police to the general public tenn per. Travellers rioted at the Nord station in discontent because a. suburban train was late. Three police were hurt. Several arrsets were made.
 Within the chamber. the radi- cal socialist deputy, Lacourt, who was speaking when Chautemps entered. turned to the premier and shouted:
 Make a clean sweep of all gov- ernment departments. or we will see a revolution shortly."
 Members of the right wing and socialists exhorted the government to resign. The governments strength was indicated when it
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-12
POSTMASTER OF WATERBURY NOT
 YET ANNOUNCED
Mystery Mix-up Prevents Any Appointment Being
 Made at Present

Latest developments in the race for the local postmastership in- dicate that there will be an en. tirely new examination announced in the near future and that those applying for the one closing Jan uary 9 must again submit thelr names and full information. An official announcement from the civil service commission at Wash ington today informed Edgar D. Dwyer, local secretary, that the postoffice department had with drawn its request for an examl- nation. The order was dated Jan- uary 10, at Washington, g. day after the closing date for the ex- animation applications.
 The rapid fire changes in the situation during the past week have made it one of the most con- fused muddles in local history. NO sooner had the news of the cancel lation of the examination reached Waterbury when Senator Angus tine Lonergan told the Democrat that he would ask the postoffice department for an examination. Since the previous examination was cancelled by official order
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-12
DIVORCE AND BIG ALIMONY GIVEN
 TO MRS TURNER
Official of Manufac turing Concern Here Loses
 Case in Court

One of the biggest alimony awards in years was entered in superior court here today when Mrs Hilda Roberts Turner of Dan- ielson was granted a divorce from c. Neal Turner, sales manager oi the Beardsley &, Wolcott Mfg Co., in Watervil1e, on grounds of deser- ton.
 Under stipulation gareemen, filed, Mir Turner is to pay $150 in cash and $40 weekly to Mrs Turner for the support of herself and her two children, Barbara 16 and Richard, 13. The stipulation states the $40 weekly is to be paid until the/ children reach the age of 21 years when the amount shall be reduced $1O in each case. The agreement explains that the chil- dren must be dependent in order for the payments to hold.
 In the event Mrs Turner remar- ries, the agreement reads, the amount is to be cut to s20 week. ly for the support of the children. IT she does not remarry, she is to receive $20 for herself after the children reach the age of 21, for the rest of her life.
 Provided Mrs Turner does not remarry and the children remain dependent, Mir Turner will be re- quired to pay $15,080 from now until each child reaches 21. Attor- ney William J. Larkin, Jr. of Car. mody & Thoms appeared. for Mrs
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-12
Many Frightened Tax
 Euaders HastenTo oPay
$50, 100000 Has Been Sent to Treasury Since Government Got After Dodgers = Some Say
 $lOOOOO,OOO Dollars Were Paid In
BY LYLE c. WILSON

Copyright 1884, by United Press) Washington, Jan 12.-(UP)- Upward of $50,O00,0O0 of back tax payments have been paid into the treasury by frightened evaders, inr ternal revenue officials estimated to-day as the government inten- sified a drive to obtain the last penny legitimately due in long pending income tax cases. s
 Some estimates of the sum frightened into the treasury were as high as $100,000, 900. These pay ments were ascribed largely to a campaign bgun last summer by Guy T. Helvering, commissioner of internal revenue, to dispose of pending cases.
 Belief that prosecutions would eyentuate from the income tax drive was expressed in high official quarters. There was suspicion that inexcusable laxity in handling tax cases would be revealed in some instances.
 Treasury policy was understood in general to be to warn first or lenders and permit them to make a settlement with the government. But second offenders against the tax law are more likely to be prose cuted than to be let off, the United Press was informed.
 Helvering estimated four months ago that there were approximately O0O,000, 900 of back taxes to be collected. The attitude of the treasury apparently was that in the current fiscal crisis every cent to which the government is entitled must be obtained and quickly. Cases numbering 1S,O0O and lnvolV- ing s772,00O,0O0 are pending be- fore the board of tax appeals.
 Most of the s1,Ooo,Oo0,0oo re- ferred to by Helvering represents taxes allegedly due for years prior to 1881. Deliberate warnings re- peatedly have been issued in the hope of reaching such tax payers as may be suffering from bad
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-12
CUNMAN PLAYS NOVEL PRANK ON
 TWO POLICEMEN
Disarms Police Sergeant, Kidnaps Patrolman, and
 Then Goes to Sleep

Boston, Jan. 12-(UP)-A gun man, fleeing from the scene of ar automobile accident, disarmed 8 police sergeant i'll Charlestown early today. then communicated a patrolman's car and forced the officer to drive him to his hideout
 Squads of police were deployed throughout the city to search for the Kidnapped patrolman. "A man who identified himself as Sal vatore Barrone, 22, was captured in a north end lodging house after a policeman fired a shot into the ceiling when he attempted to es- cape. He admitted the crimes, po- lice said.
 Barrone, according to police had ''thumbed" a ride with two men in East Boston and then held them up. After forcing them out, he drove to Charlestown, where the machine he was driving struck an other automobile. Sergeant Her bert Schultz attempted to intercept Barrone as he fled from the scene and was disarmed at gunpoint, po- lice said. Barrone then jumped on the running board of the automo- bile of Patrolman Michael l.. Burns, who had gone to SchultZ's aid, and commanded him to drive away.
 The gunman left the car in the North End. Squads of police, or dered to search for the kidnapped patrolman, converged on the North End after Burns had notified po- lice headquarters. Barrone was found in bed partly clad ill q Cooper-street lodging house. He was charged with Kidnapping the patrolman, and authorities said he would be booked on other charges.
 Two guns and a nightstick were found under Barrone's bed in the Endicott street lodging house.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-12
JACK DELANEY
 SUED BY WIFE
She Asks Divorce With AlimOny-She Charges
 IntOlerable Cruelty

Bridgeport, Conn, Jan 12.-(UP) Jack Delaney, former light heavyweight title holder. to-day was sued for divorce by Helen Mil- ton Delaney. She charged intoler- able cruelty and asked alimony and restoration of her maiden name.
 A court order attaching De- laney's bank accountings and real estate holdings was issued. There are no children.
 The suit was filed under De- laney's real name, Ovila Chapde- laine. Delaney won the light heavyweight title from Paul Ber- lenbach in Brooklyn in 1926, three years after his marriage. He la ter retired undefeated. In his day he was one of the best boxers in the game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-12
AMERICAN NAVY MADE NEW PAGE
 IN ITS HISTORY
Flight of Seaplanes Is Another Record Made
 Over Pacific Ocean
By DAN CAMPBELL

United Press stan COffeSpOnuentI
 Honolulu, T. H., Jan. 12--(UP) Into the log of the U. s. Navy, in which John Paul Jones and Bluff John Barry made the first notations, was written today the record d-shattering flight of six giant navy seaplanes from the mainland at San Francisco to their permanent base at Pearl Harbor. Honolulu.
 Trayeling at speed the navy's first heroes never dreamed was possible, the intrepid squadron. VP-1O on navy record, triumphed over murky skies and cross winds to set the planes down in the har- bor here 24 hours and AS minutes after they had left the mainland 2,150 nautical miles distant.
 To the 30 naval fliers led by It. Com. Knefler McGinnis, the fact that they had set a worlds record for long distance nonstop move ment of planes in mass formation and had broken the record for fly ing time to the island were mat ters of little moment.
 A tail wind aided the planes as they raced the last 600 miles.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-12
100 YEARS OLD
 > CELEBRATION

Boston, Jan 12.-(UP)-Miss Lucy Anna Dudley, a great-grand- daughter of Captain Amos Prescott Baker who fought at the Battle of Concord, was celebrating her tooth birthday anniversary at her Back Bay home to-day.
 Four years ago, she decided to reach the century mark ''so that the family can say one of it's mem- bers attained that age"
 To-day. still in good health, alert, and keenly interested in current events. she said:
 Life at 100 is still good. I have few pains or troubles of any kind"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-12
CHIEF TWO
 MOON LEFT
 SMALL SUM
Inventory of His Estate Shows That He Had
 But $l,9lO
NO SURPRISE TO
 CLOSE FRIENDS
His Many Secret Acts of Charity Were Known
 to Some People

A modest estate of $1,910 was left by the late Chief Two Moon Meridas, of this city, known throughout New England for several years as a successful manufacturer of special herb medicines. An inventory of his estate, which his wife, Mrs Helen G. Meri- das inherits exclusively, was filed today with Judge Den his J. Slavin in probate court. The amount will be a surprise to many, who have ventured some rather wild speculations as to the wealth of the late chief. To friends and close associates of the de- ceased. familiar with his innum- erable acts of charity, the size of the estate will not be regarded as exceptional. Scores of families and individuals were beneficiaries of the chiefs generosity when ne was living and regarded as one o! the east ends most friendly neighbors.
 Chief Two Moon Meridas, reput- ed head of the Sioux Indian na- ton of the United States and pres- ident of the Chief Two Moon Herb Company, died last November. His death evoked many comments In the press throughout the country, for Chief Two Moon Meridas. a picturesque figure, was one of the best advertised medicine men in the country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-12
SHE DISCOVERED
 OTHER WOMAN

Newark, N. J., Jan 12--(U.P)- Mrs Blanche Erxleben, 43, estranged wife of Albert Erxleben, was jailed last night after spec tacuiar effort to confront her hus- band at q rendezvous with another woman. She was charged with caT< rying concealed weapon.
 Mrs Erxleben concealed herself under n robe in her husbands ear md drove with him to tho alleged trystIng place in Newark. Thero her husband was Joined by another woman. Mrs Isrxiebon emerged from the car and attempted 10 choke her supposed rival, who led. She then pulled ,out n .s3 cnitbre revolver, icrxicban dIsnrmod hey and called police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-12
Final NezQs Flashes
PRESIDENTIAL BIRTHDAY

New York, Jan 12.-(UP)-More than 5000 cities and towns through out the country have indicated they will hold presidential birth day balls January 30, in honor of President Roosevelt's 52nd birthday, headquarters of the movement announced today. The balls Will neip to raise money for the Warm Springs foundation for infantile paralysis, which was founded by MT Roosevelt. The committee announced that among cities which have organized is Portland, Me-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-12
BROKER IS BANKRUPT

Bridgeport. Conn, Jnn I2 - 'I' P.)---A voluntary petition ln bank . ruptcy was fied here to'dhy bf LyttleioD E. r. Gould, C New York stock broker who ilVeh in Dhrleh' Gould listed his liabilities nt fifI,' B35 and hih assets nt FbOO, Joseph k. sherman, Stamford, wbs named receiver in inc cnhe nnd inc iifr' credltOrs' meeting was sot Tor Jan llaev sS,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-12
Former Local
 Men Sentenced

v Captain William P. Keeg- an, chief inspector of the To- cal detective bureau received word this afternoon from Jefferson City, Mo, concern ing the conviction and com- mittment to prison of Rich ard Arminitis. 22. a former resident of this city. When found guilty on the charge of burglary he was given two years in the Missouri state penitentiary.
 The young man was re- leased a few months ago from the states prison at Wethersfield for being inn plicated in a robbery at Kuperman's jewelry store on South Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-12

GAAJOA4 4A44A6 tAAS 0SO04SAA AA republicans to upset the Kelly con flrmation. which they claim was railroaded through the senate by voice vote. The republicans are seeking to maintain Everitte Chaf- fee as state police superintendent, despite democratic Governor Greens appointment of Kelly.
 Sen. William G. Troy, democrat ic floor leader, jumped to his feet and moved for adjournment as soon as the roll had been called. The motion was seconded by Sen. Edward +. Dwyer and, as repub- licans clamored in vain for rec ognition, Lieutenant Governor Robert F. Quinn announced that adjournment had been carried by voice vote.
 Despite the adjournment all senators remained in their seats, and Quinn held his place at the head of the senate. A sitting bee we'll into the night was forecast. democrats fearing that republicans would attempt to usurp the chair and hold trump session. Police details were on hand and two guards stood on either side of Quinn at the direction of the at torney-general.
 Earlier in the day Quinn said that two prominent republican non- office holders, Robert Dresser and Rush Sturgis, both lawyers, had ap- preached him and charged him with abrogating the constitution by his conduct of the senate.
 Dresser and Sturgis threatened to take the case to the courts, the people of Rhode Island, and if me-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-12
THEATER SLAYERS INDICTED

Salem, Mass, Jan 12.-(UP)-FTst-degre murder indictments were returned by the Essex county grand jury here today against two Bos- ton taxi drivers in connection with the siaylng of Fred Sumner bill poster, during holdup at a Lynn theater Sumner was beaten to death and then shot when he attempted to escape from the bandits who held several employees prisoners while robbing the theater safe of $200
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-12
EDDIE SHORE BACK

New York, Jan 12-(U.P.?-Ed- die Shore, Boston Bruin hockey star, arrived to-day from Bermuda where he has been vacationing' and said he would resume playing on January 2S.
 Shore was suspended following the game in Boston December 12. in which Irwin (Ace) Bailey of Toronto suffered a fractured skull.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-12
CAR LOADiNGs

Washington. Jan i2- tD'Po - The American Railway Association announced to-day car lOhdlngh ei revenue freight for the week ona. ing 1anVnry tOtnliad fpp't5f cars, an inrrenhe Of 4p,5i7 chrt over the preceding week and 0O,' ifO cars above iho same week in faAR
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-12
ASKS FOR 100, ,OOO BLANKETS

Hartford, Conn, Jan 12-(UP)-Connec cuts needy will sleep under all wool blankets if the request of Miss Eleanor H. Little, acting pub lie works administrator, is filed Miss Little to- day received telegram from Washington ask ing how many blankets were needed in the state by the poor. She immediately asked for 100000
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-12
Rhode Island Has
 Not Settled Fight ODer Police Chief
Democrats Have Elected Their Man and Block All Efforts of Republicans - Senate Members
 Sit in Their Seats Doing Nothing

Providence, R. L. January 12 = (UP) - The Rhode Island state senate held 90econd session. the shortest in history today the powerful democratic minority gave angered republicans chance to attack the conrovered confirmation of Edward J. Kelly state police superintendent.
 For the third successive day democrats succeeded adiourning the session quickly cutting off efforts of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-12
EXPLOSION IN RUBBER PLANT

Los Angeles, Jan l2.-(UP)-.A terrific ex- plosion rocked the Goodyear Tire x Rubber plant here today, endangering 60 workman. Gas or dust accomplishing in the calender room was believed to have caused the blast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-12
NOTED pAINTEn DEAD

TollDnd. Jan is-- (UrD ~ -Fuibs pl servleen VIII be hold here ivilnfrDN nftOrnOun f0r l'rnnklln Dehh.Fh n0ied pilnler, whn illph lii NOV Y0rs eitV Wedncsehs,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-12
Henry Ford Refused To Listen 7oAppeal Made By Biz Hoouer Official
His Son EdseI Reveals Fact in Senate Banking Probe Ford Said He Had Loaned Enough
 to Banks in Detroit
BY RONALD c. VAN TINE Tinted Press Staff Correspondent

Washington, January 12 - (UP) = last minute appeal from high government officials in February l9SS for Ford Motor Company financial aid to avert collapse of the Detroit banking structure refused by Henry Ford his son. Edse told the banking committee today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-12
Markets At c Glance

Stocks dull and irregular. Bonds higher. Curb stocks cratic. Chicago stocks mixed. Call money per cent. Foreign exchange irregular. "A, Wheat up fractions to cent; corn and oats steady' Cotton steady at small losses. Rubber dull; slightly lower.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-12
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Jan 12-(UP)-The treasury net balance for Jan 10, was S749,664,5S3.46.
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