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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
Youths Are Under
 Fire OF The Police
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the youths are suspected of par tIcipation in crime of almost every description. Laid at their door are assault, robbery, burglary, break inR and entering, robbery with violence, theft of automobile, as- sault with intent to rob and as- snult with a dangerous weapon. Loot identified as having been stolen in recent breaks here is said to have been recovered by po- lice at the home of one of the four youths.
 Lieut. Detective Joseph Stevens, who in active charge of the lnves- tigation supervised by Chief ln- snector Keegan, asked newspaper men today to have all persons who were yictimized in recent crimes, reported or unreported at the po- lice station, to call at the detec- tive bureau to attempt identlnca- ton of stolen goods. Particularly sought by police are persons wno have lost clothing or jewelry ot any kind during recent weeks. Per- sons whose homes or stores were entered, with a consequent loss or poods of any kind, are likewise asked to aid police by calling Ut the detective bureau.
 Suspected Crimes
 Recorded crimes of which the uuintet is suspected of particlpa- ton include the burglary of goous worth $500 from Crutch and Nc bonald's drug store, Litchheld' Sunday night; the armed holdup Gf the Coe grain store, 93O North Main street, last week; the assault and robbery of Peter Talias ot Cherry street while he was walk K. inc on Summer street Sunday night; the assault and attempt to rob Eismeyer Zeffer of North Main
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
No Comment From Mayor

INO SOnuLkCAO AoAAA ANAAJOA Mayor Hayes when contacted at noon to-day declined to make any statement. He stated that he was going to Hartford immediately but declined to state the nature of his visit to the Capital City. How ever, it was believed that he was to go into conference in Hartford with one or more party leaders burst.
 AS a result of the fight between Governor Cross and the "old guard" leaders, the organization of the state senate on January 9th is ex- pected to be a difficult one as far as the hopes of the democratic party for predominance are con- cerned. Governor Cross, by bringing the fight into the open, has forced a lineup of "old guard" and "new guard" senators that is expected to outsprint the record of two years ago. He accused the "old guard" faction of endeavoring to transfer the states business to the office of "a Hartford attorney. The Hartford attorney is under stood to be Attorney Spellacy.
 He also referred to the fact that with one exception the "old guard" leadership is composed of outsid- CTS who hold no state office. This remark is considered as being di- rected at Mayor Hayes, who as lieutenant-governor, will be the presiding officer in the state sen- ate.
 Republicans Can Slip In
 There is now a possibility of the republicans gaining the right to or ganize the senate. Of course the socialist members of the sen ate, three in number, could block such a move. However, it is un- derstood that the republicans will lineup with the democrats and let the latter organize the senate.
 At the caucus Senator Joseph H. Lawlor of this city voted with the governor's forces for Senator Black all for leader. Senator-elect George T. Culhane lined up with the Hagearty or "old guard" forces. The governor has let it be known that he will ignore the "old guard" in his appointments to important offices. However, the "old guard" senators, with the aid of the re- publicans, have a chance of block ing all such appointments that come before the senate for con- firmation unless they are recog- nized by the states chief execu- tive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19

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 of children, with his trick horse is going to be shown in a swell pic- ture entitled Smoking Guns"
 Then, there is Santa Claus him. self in another feature. Uncle Harry, featured over WATR each week in The Democrat comic pro- gram, will be present to greet in person the thousands of little friends he has made over the air. He is going to bring Sunny La Flamme, featured soloist, along to sing several numbers. Then Jim- mic Colgan, star organist, will play several selections on the organ be shown for the benefit of the for the children to join in song.
 All of the above program is to boys and girls of the city who want to help in a worthwhile char ity program this Christmas. All that is necessary is that the boys and girls bring along some kind of food to gain admittance.
 The show is being sponsored by the Waterbury Democrat, the Wa terbury lodge of Elks and the the ater management. to help raise food for needy families of the city, whose names have been presented to the Elks' charity committee. Last year a large number of poor families had a better Christmas be- cause over 5000 children of the city came to the Poli theater and contributed potatoes, canned food, bread, oranges, apples. jellies, jams and other forms of foodstuffs that are always good to eat.
 Don't forget, get ready for Sat- urday morning to see Ole Popeye, the spinach king, Mickey Mouse, Laurel and Hardy, Ken Maynard, Uncle Harry, Sonny LaFlamme. Jimmie Colgan and the other fea- lures. It Is going to be swell party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19

street on North Elm street the same night. Numerous other as- saults, robberies and burglaries are ascribed by police to the five lads now detained, but evidence in many cases is almost completely lacking.
 Names Kept silent
 Three of the youths were brought to headquarters yesterday morning, and questioned at length. They were finally booked on a charge of suspicion" one which allows no bond, at 5 o'clock last night. The fourth lad was booked on a similar charge at 6 o'clock last night. The names of all are on the police blotter, which is avail able to newspapermen, but news papermen acceeded to Chief In- spector Keegan's request that the names of the four be kept secret until the investigation has made more progress.
 Fifth One Brought In
 The fifth alleged member of the criminal gang was booked at the police station this noon, likewise on a charge of suspicion. He was brought in by the officers responsi- ble for the other arrests, Detec- tives William Foley, Edward Me- Elligott, Connie Shanahan and John Leary.> He is also held with out bond.
 Activity at police headquarters led to the belief that still more ar- rests were expected this afternoon and tonight, making 1t almost "clean-up." Records at headquar- ters were being scanned for possi- ble connection between some Of the youths arrested and other local persons with criminal records.
 Believe Them Guilty
 Police apparently believe that the young men under arrest were responsible for the entire recent wave of crime here. In the belief that many of these crimes were by the victims, they is- sued the appeal to the public for cooperation.
 Some weeks ago, street assaults and robberies were taking place on an almost wholesale scale. As signment of plainclothesmen to duty checked this series, but the activity of footpads began again ia the last week. Many recent bur rlaries of stores in the city are be- lieved by the police to have been the work of all or some of the i've lads now detained at headquarters.
 Detectives said today that only one of the lads arrested has re- tained counsel, and it was intinl- ated that the others had been glv- on an opportunity to do so. The cases of the four arrested yester- day were not called in city court this morning. as Is customary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
PROMINENT LYNN
 ATTORNEY DEAD
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(Continued from Page 1.) came involved in an altercation involving several other prominent business and professional men. Po- lice had theorized that he might have been slain as an aftermath to the fight.
 No motive for his suicide was apparent. His wife, Miriam, who collapsed at their Swampscott home when she learned of her hus- bands death, could suggest no req son for his act, and his law part ner, State Representative Cor nelius Donovan, had reported Ma honey seemed in the best of spirits when they parted near midnight.
 The body was clad in tuxedo, Mahoney having accompanied Don ovan to the friendship dinner" rendered Governor elect James M. Curley at Middleton Arms in Mid dleton last night.
 Subsequently, the two men visit ed the Eagle Motor club here, po- lice learned, and Hahoney be- came involved in an altercatoin.
 When Mrs Miriam Mahoney was apprised of her husbands death at their Swampscott home she cried, "Oh, my God!" and collapsed. The couple had no children.
 The exclusive Eagle Motor club is not far from where the body was found off Fox Hill road. A club guest reported having seen Mahoney with the revolver at the club, but authorities checked this information because of reports from other sources that the lawyer never had such weapon.
 Police heard that several prom inent business and professional men were involved in the fight at the club, though the cause of the al- tercation was not clear.
 Donovan said he had left his partner at midnight, ct which time Mahoney appeared in the best of spirits. He knew of no reason why Mahoney should have committed suicide.
 The body was found by John Dolby sexton of St Thomas' church Hc notified police and Mahoney was taken to a Lynn hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
 Medical. Examiner Nathaniel P. Breed examined the body but an- nounced no decision Immediately. ifo was to perform an autopsy la- ter to-day.
 DistrlolsAttorney Hugh A. Gregg Of Essex county assigned State Detective William Murray t0 the ease.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
MISS HOTCHKISC
 REVIEWS HISTORY
Describes Development of Town of Prospect at
 Study Club

Miss Mabel Hotchlxiss, language teacher at Crosby, was the prin- cipal speaker at the meeting of the Elementary Teachers Social Stud ies club held yesterday at Leaven- worth High school. Miss Hotchkiss' address dealt with the history of Prospect, the home town of her family for many generations, and was concerned with the origin, early development and growth of the town.
 The speaker cited Prospect. as being typical of the Connecticut small town. Members of the club were especially pleased with Miss Hotchkiss' choice of a subject in view of the fact that local teachers are collecting all information of value for the Tercentary celebra- tion of 1895,
 The meeting was under the gen. eral direction of officers of the club: Miss Irene Kennedy, presi- dent; Miss Helen Case, vice-presi- dent; Miss Mae Gaffney, treasurer; and Miss Mary Mccarthy, secre- tary.
 A Christmas tea was served un- der the direction of the members of the program committee, Miss Alice Cronan, Miss Marie Ladden, Miss Elizabeth Mcdonald and Miss Renore Barber.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
LOUIS REICER IS
 AWARDED HONOR

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
n Omen 'f'cnnntmllOn

All of this unRunrded territory, In R0unHcyell'H opinion, provides an open temptation 10 envi0ua na.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19

(ContlnueQ rom EaSe 4'J
 the war. MT Reiger was one of a small number of Waterbury SOL diers in this noted outfit.
 He was wounded in the battle of the Marne, July 29, 1918 ana was incapacitated for a period or six weeks. On his return to the service he was transferred to the 10th Infantry, Pennsylvania Key stone division, with which he served for the duration of the war. Other major engagements in which MT Reiger saw action included the battle of Chauteau Thierry, the arne-Champagne drive and the drive on Metz which ended with the signing of the armistice and in which so members Of his com pany were killed on the morning of Armistice day.
 Me Reiger enlisted in September, 1917 and received his discharge May 23, 1919. He is a member Of many local veteran organizations including Corporal Coyle post, American Legion; Waterbury chap ter Disabled American Veterans; 3O4th Infantry; and Wheeler Young post, Veterans of Foreign wars. He is also junior vice-com- mander of the recently formed David L. Fannick post, Jewish War Veterans of America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
INVENTORY FILED
 ON COHEN ESTATE

The late Annie Cohen left an estate of $S,718 according to the inventory of her assets filed today at the office of Judge Dennis J.. Slavin in probate court. The es- tate consists of house and ga- rage with 31 acres of. land, val- ued at $5,OOO; two horses ap- praised at $100; two cows valued at $70 and one wagon. listed for s2O. In addition, the estate shows a deposit of $5,040 in the Mer- chants Trust Co.,, valued at $3,67S. Mir. Cohen died Oct, 18th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
PEACE IN STEEL

Washington, Dec 19.-(UP)- President Roosevelt is hopeful of early agreement on a definite plan for continued peace in the steel industry, he said to-day.
 Discussing the conference he had vest erday with the steel relations board, employers and labor, he pointed out that final decision would be made when the proper language of the agreement was decided upon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
CANAL
 EASY TO DESTROY
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Come with me-" he said to group of reporters one night. He and his staff gathered in an auto mobile and drove to vital points along the canal, depositing "eXplo- sives' as they went. Theoretically they destroyed the locks, the dams and the power houses, poisoned tie water supplies, shut off the elec- tric power, blew down the admin istration buildings, and in gen. eral laid waste to the entire zone.
 Thereafter guards were placed along the canal, and when the United States fleet went through, in it's last transfer from ocean to ocean, the zone witnessed the greatest protective display in the history of the canal
 Vital Points Unprotected
 But there are still vital points unguarded," Rounsevell insisted to-day, "and twenty men, with common plan of procedure, could put the canal out of business for months"
 "All the canals subsidiaries" he continued, "are left completely unguarded. Four men, willing to sell their lives for patriotism, could go to the hydro-electric plant any night, hurl nitroglycerine bombs through the windows, and destroy the station. Simultaneous ly they could destroy the Diesel electric plant, and with this power shut off, all the lights and all the electrically operated machinery in the zone would be useless.
 Could Poison the Water
 Another group could poison the impounded waters feeding the en- tire population. Still another could hurl bombs through the unguarded and open windows of the machine shops, and destroy the dry dock at Balboa.
 "The Madden dam, which will provide the auxiliary water supply for the zone Is equally unguarded and could be destroyed in an hour. The dam Is nearing completion now. It would take two weeks, perhaps 10 replace the railroad bridge, which also might be sub. ject to instantaneous destruction.
 "At Cuiebra Cut the normal slides are bad enough. Two men could plant dynamite-lf they had a slight knowledge of englneering- ln the spot most likely to create q slide that would block the canal for a mOnth,"
 An Open Temptation
 All of this unRunrded territory, in RounHeyell'H opinion, provides an open temptation 10 envious na'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
GREAT PROGRAM
 FOR THE KIDDIES

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
Arthur Murray Explains New Dances
 Ln Series OfArticles For The Democrat

the East are thronged with dancers instructed by him. So get out your dancing shoes and prepare to prac- tice up the steps he teaches in the NEW DANCES for the HOLI- DAY" series. The second of these lessons, "The Roosevelt Fox Trot" appears on Page 12 of to-day's Waterbury Democrat. Tomorrow Arthur Murray will explain with il- lustrations and diagram the new tango.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19

tions, to descend upon the canal at the threat of war.
 And before it would be possible 10 act, the whole canal would he out of commission--perhaps for six months" he added. "As for the Japanese, 1t should be pointed out that 75 per cent of them in the zone have no visible means of sup- port. They run barber shops In which they never cut hair. shirt factories that never sell shirt. and restaurants that never serve a meal.
 'sTheir 'fishermen'-and have proved this-go out in small boats off the canal and fish with steel lines that have no hooks. Instead, they have lead slnkers. and it in obvious they are taking soundings." :"
Evening star., 1934-09-27
READY TO SALVAGE
WORLD FAIR STEEL
10000 Tons Will Be Sold,
as Exposition Is Near
ing End.
Ry the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, September 27.-Another
81 davs and the century's biggest en-
tertainment venture and the $20,00O,-
600 World Fair becomes just a job for
the secondhand man.
It's still doing business as pleasure
ground, but the wreckers are out CIV
ing it a cold and calculating eye. The
fair is 10000 tons of light structural
steel to them, plus many items too
numerous to mention.
Value Depends on Market.
Steel will be the big salvage mate
rial. so that how much the fair is
worth at the close on october 81 will
depend upon the steel market. The
fair management estimate that they
own buildings, exclusive Of the other
giant halls, which will give them about
14.5OO tons to sell.
Plans are still highly uncertain:
nothing official has been said about
what parts of the big exposition are to
remain as a souvenir or sequel. But
the MANAGEMENT will be ready to hang
price tags on all its equipment.
Many of the exhibitors will be out
IN two weeks after the close" said
Col. J. Franklin Bell, who considers
his Job as chief of demolition no SIM
pier than his work of closing out the
American Engineering Corps in
France. after the War.
Most of the rest will be packed up
and on the way by November, but
some won't be able to move that
soon. so that it is probable some Of
the buildings can't be touched before
February"
Nav Move to Other Fair.
None of the big private exhibitors
has announced plans, although some
may move to the San Diego Ex-
position which opens next year. In
spite of the startling appearance, most
of the big private buildings are not
pure architectural romance. The
north wing of the 900-foot Ford
Building, for example, is built to fac
tory specifications. and the steel can
be used for a plant.
Whatever of the fair is left after
closing day, the exposition will be a
lively ghost. 1t has until April, 1886,
to dismantle its buildings, dispose Of
all its equipment and get out.
Evening star., 1934-09-27
PHONE CHIEF RETIRES
Illinois Bell Chairman to Sta,

Illinois Bell Cna1rman TO stay
on Boadr as a Director.
CHICAGO, September ~ @.-
william Rufus Abbott yesterday re-
tired as chairman of the board Of di-
rectors of the Illinois Bell Telephone
Co. under the company's 65-year age
limit. He will remain as a director.
The resignation is effective October 1.
Abbott was born in New York City
September 18, 1859, and became presi-
dent of the Illinois Bell in 1922. He
was advanced to chairman Of the
board in 1880.
Evening star., 1934-09-27
1000 Visit Chanel.

Two thousand music lovers recently
made their way to the Devils Chapel,
in the heart of the Forest of Dean. in
England, to hear a male choir con-
cert.
Evening star., 1934-09-27
BAND CONCERTS.

By the United States Soldiers Home
Band this evening at $50 O'Clock at
the Home bandstand. John S. NJ
Zimmerman, bandmaster: Anton
Pointner, associate leader.
March, The Gladiator's Farewell"
Blankenburg
Overture. Life Of the Gar" .Glinka
Grand Southern fantasia, "Reminis-
cences of the Plantation" Chambers
Mosaic, Nautical Selection. Tobani
Intermezzo, "Sizilietta" Won Blon
Irish waltz song, Peggy O'Neill,"
Charlotte Blanke
Finale. GLORY of the Marines" Grabel
The Star Spangled Banner"
BY the United States Marine Band
tomorrow at 10 am. In the Marine
Barracks Auditorium, Capt. Taylor
Branson, leader; Arthur S. Witcomb
second leader.
Marines hymn, "The Halls of
Montezuma''
Overture, Marriage of Figaro"
Mozart
Intermezzo, I'm Monastery Gar
ueIl heLelDey
March, Pride of the Nation"
Beaurman
Dedicated to the U. S. Marine Band
Characteristic, Musical Snuff
boA '''..::.' ..'.....' Liauo"
Cornet solo, ave Maria" Schubert
Winifred Kemp.
Soil for all clarinets: Humoreske.
Turkey in the Straw. =. Bellstedt
Stand Up and Sing for Your
Father an Old Time Tune" Burr
Second Hungarian Rhapsody. List
Selections from THE Bohemian
Overture, THE Kings Lieuten-
ant" Till
Largo" from the symphony
From the New World" -. .Dvorak
Hymn, The Way of the Cross
Leads Home. Gabriel
THE Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star., 1934-02-11

And now it can be told! The net accumula-
tion in hopefully waiting little folded wax
paper was-one fire opal, worth perhaps $5!
Mr.. Butekan shvered. His hands were shak-
ing nerveless. He felt all in.
Glass" moaned Mr.. Butekan. "Just plain
glass"
"Yes," said Jersey, who was waiting by the
desk
Mr. Butekan glared at him.
II kind of suspected something"
Jerseys voice .drifted away
What did you suspect?"
well, you see, I been remembering that
yesterday noon I went to RubinOfS for lunch
And"
ives You went to lunch. What of ftp"
= Hrr. F.ctte onl Meier D.:tSch
Evening star., 1934-02-11

He glanced over at Fanny's desk-and blinks6
She wasn't there.
Say, Jersey, where's Fanny? Sick?"
Jersey took q deep breath. She's-goner
Mr. Butekan took good grip Of the showcase
This had been q tough day. And now the besA
most ef1cient bookkeeper he'd ever had was-<
gonel He felt little woozy.
"But-what-where@
Jersey looked up. ~She said-she said =
thank you o lot That she would never haye
had the courage to do It II you hadn't said
she ought to. That"
Il said! WHAT Where has she goner
"Why-t0 Hollywood Hey-dont do that
don't turn green that way, Mr. Butekan. Wa1k
v~i-"
Evening star., 1934-02-11

eating at a table in the corner. They were
talking a lot quiet like"
He said more. He didn't need to say any
more Indeed, there wasn't any more.
4 AR. BUTEKAN wondered if his legs would
iVI let him get out of the dinky little chair.
He felt weak stricken. Usually, in like situ-
alton df there could be such thing) he felt
like fighting. But now he was just weak.
He knew now He'd been done. Meyer Daitch
had come in and planted that yarn about Old
Man Gerlick He and F1etts had made it an up
All Of it.
He got up. Went out front His legs worked
all right after all. He strolled out to the show
G. ',-~','c jersey, vic vcc Ivy f2'-g watch
Evening star., 1934-02-11
Tzvice IN Same Place
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dreds of 'em, might be diamond, ruby. an
emerald! He began on the long job, placing
a wooden box nearby to throw the worthless
stones into.
On and on he worked Huntlro S of stones
were tweezered from the candy box to the