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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
IS
 AFTER HUSBAND
tilted Twice She Still Is Hopeful of Finding
 a Suitable Man

Ware, Mass, Dec. 18-CUP) - Miss Veronica Zajac, twice-jilted farmerette, felt a bit differently toward men in general today fol- lowing reports from Island Pond, Vt, that a young man, believed to have inherited $85,000 recently. was planning to come here some- time before Christmas to seek her hand.
 Not long ago she said she was through with men for life after a second man she was to have married faded out of her life.
 She changed her mind. however, upon learning that reports from the Vermont village said a man named Lawrence Almon who had inherited small fortune from his uncle, would seek to make her his bride.
 The girl, who. with her mother. does all the work on their 160-' acre farm, pointed out that efforts to trace the Vermont man were unsuccessful. but felt "there must b, something to it."
 Miss Zajac said that several hundred proposals she received since being tilted the second time meant nothing to her, but that if the Vermont man measures up to her requirements for a husband, she wuo1d be willing to marry im- mediately.
 Check-ups at Island Point and Burlington, Vt., failed to reveal the possible third suitor. but the farmerette refused to believe 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
RUSSO SONS co
 BANK DIVIDEND
 WAS POSTPONED
Hearing Delayed To-day Because Lawyers Were
 Out of the City

Continuance until tomorrow morning at 9:30 was made in the hearing scheduled for today in the matter of paying dividend to creditors of the closed Russo and Sons Company money forwarding agency, when the case was called before Judge John A. Cornell Tn superior ocurt. Counsel fn the case were engaged out of the city and could not be present today.
 The creditors of the institution are similar to depositors in banks. They presented money to the agen- cy to have 1t sent to foreign coun- tries, principally. Italy. The bank was closed by order of the state bank commissioner and a number of creditors were prevented from obtaining the money they rad left with the company.
 The receiver for the agency, At torney Charles R. Summa, in an ap- plication presented last week, in- formed the court there is suf- ficient cash on hand with which to pay a substantial dividend. The application was supposed to be heard today. The firm of Mascolo, Mcknight and Dauch, counsel for the receiver, are asking for an al- lowance for services rendered..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
DUTCH COMPOSER
 TAKES HIS LIFE

Hartford, Conn. Dec 1S-(U.P.) -Despondent over loss of employ ment. Christian A. Kriens, 54, Dutch composer and violinist, com mitted suicide by shooting late yes- terday. Until recently he was mu- sical director for Station WTIC, Hartford.
 Mrs Kriens, upon hearing a shot. went to his bedroom to find him slumped in a chair. Kriens. accord ing to police. first wrote two notes. one to his wife, the other to Miss Ann Paige. his step-daughter. ex. pressing despondency over unem- ployment and lack of hope for the future. Medical Examiner Henry B. Rollins. who pronounced death sui cidai. said Kriens placed a .32 cali- bre automatic pistol to his head and red one shot. Kriens came to this country from Holland several years ago. A concert violinist. he played first violin in the Philndel- phin Symphony. the New York Symphony. the New York Phlihar. monic and the Metropolitan Opera under such directors aa Damroach. Motti, scheel. Toscanlnl and Hartz.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
REVERE VOTERS
 WELL GUARDED
State Police Assisted By Officers From Lynn to
 Watch Polls

Revere, Mass, Dec 1S.-UP)- State police were on guard to-day as Revere voters went to the polls to elect a mayor, city councillors and other officials.
 By order of Governor Ely, 22 state troopers and like number of election supervisors will be on duty throughout the day as a precau- tionary measure by the state to forestall any attempt to violate the election laws. Ten Lynn police men also will augment the state and local police force.
 Similar precautions were taken at the city primary two weeks ago ss a record number of voters went to the polls. An even larger vote was expected to-day.
 The campiagn here has been one of the bitterest in the city's his- tory, with accusations of alleged corruption and charges of control of city affairs by racketeers and gangsters growing out of several unsolved murders, notably the staying of Nate Siegal, being used as campaign issues by leading can- didates.
 The chief contest will be between Mayor Andrew A. Casassa, seeking a fourth term, and City Treasurer James M. O'Brien who led Casassa by 40 votes in the primary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
Deputy Attorney Gen.
 Joins Gangster Ranks
J. Edward Barce of Indianapolis and His Pretty Ste nographer Become HOodums-Ihey Trapped
 Escaped Killer Joseph "Jerry" Burns
By WINTHROP LYMAN United Press Staff COrrcSDOndent)

Indianapolis, Dec. 1S:-UP)- J. Edward Barce, Deputy Attorney General, today described how he and pretty blond stenographer spent two months in Chicago as "Hard-Boiled Hoodlums'' in order to trap Joseph (Jerry) Burns, es- capped killer and suspect in a $427,00O Brooklyn, N. Y. holdup.
 Clutching a blue steel revolver which he personally took from Burns when the outlaw was trap ped in a napartment filled with machine guns and other weapons, Barce answered questions hesitant- ly and, modestly,
 A stubble of beard which he wore as part of his disguise re- -maired on his face. The strain of being subjected to constant dan- ger for nearly two months was still evident.
 In an adjoining room at the state house sat the stenographer from the Attorney Generals office who accompanied Barce on his under world adventure.
 She smilingly referred all ques- tions to her Companion In Crime" and would not even tell her right name.
 T can't say there was anything unusual about the whole affair.""
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
JUSTICE DEPT IS AFTER SHYSTERS
 IN PROFESSION
Consider Lawyers Who Help Outlaws Menace
 to the Whole Nation ~

BY FREDERICK c. OTHMAN United Press Stan Correspondent
 Washington, Dec. 18l- (UP) = The department of justice threw its full force today behind a na- tional drive against shyster law yers whom 1t considers as danger ous as the characters they defend.
 Attorney General Homer s. Cummings describe as lawyer criminals attorneys who defend gangsters receiving a share of rob- bery cash as fees or connive with outlaws seeking to evade arrest.
 He commissioned J. Edgar Hoover. chief of the Bureau of In- vestigation, to inquire into the ac- tivities of these attorneys and bring charges against them wherever possible.
 Three lawyers have been arrest ed. They are Louis Piquett, we'll known Chicago barrister, charged with aiding the late John Dillinger and Ben B. Laska of Denver and James c. Mathers, of Oklahoma City, accused of ofsaccepting part of the Charles Urschel Ransom cash as fees for defending the kid- napers.
 Doctors Included
 The attorney general. believing physicians who aid public enemies are almost as dangerous as the lawyer criminals. has instituted proceedings against Dr Clayton May of St Paul. charged with treat ing Dillinger for gunshot wounds
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18

WOItlSli Uy NIB YGAuOAl.
 Campbell and his followers had announced earlier today that they would not accept the concessions offered by the welfare department head andNthat orderly picketing of the City Hall would begin at o. clock this afternoon. A few minutes before that time today, Campbell and his followers appeared at the welfare department offices waiting for the return of Mrs Verdon.
 In addition to calling on Mrs Verdon yesterday. the group wait ed on William M. Harris. EZRA administrator and Mutual Aid di- rector, who told them that their demands would be submitted to the Mutual Aid committee.
 Campbell, local organizer for the Steel and Metal Workers union. recently offered a 14-point relief program to the board of aldermen. His demand to the welfare depart ment had as one of its points an allowance of s7 weekly in cash for each single, unemployed man and woman
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
ANOTHER SCHOOL WAS DESTROYED
 BY THE FLAMES
Second in Three Days to Strike the State of
 Massachusetts

Abingdon, Mass, Dec 1S.-(UP) For the second time in three days, a Massachusetts high school was destroyed by a mysterious fire early to-day when Abingdon high school was ruined.
 Mrs Grace Arnold, chairman of the school committee, said that while the school cost only $65, 1000 when 1t was erected in 1902, the replacement value would be easily $250,000" because of improvements, additions and increased building costs. It was understood about $65,00O of the loss was covered by insurance.
 Only last Saturday Fitchburg high school at Fitchburg was de- stroyed at a loss of $700,000. In that fire one fireman perished and three others were hurt, while to- day there was only one casualty, Fire Chief John l.. Casey of Ab- ington, who stepped on a board from which nails protruded. He returned to duty after first -aid treatment.
 The two school fires were almost precise parallels. Both started at about a. m. and both originated in chemical laboratories. And the cause of neither was immediately apparent.
 There was no other property near the school and the blaze, which ragged uncontrolled for hours, was confined to the four-story brick structure in which it started.
 Aid came from Rockland and Whitman, but the flames had gained such headway that it soon became obvious the building was doomed. Lives of firemen were imperilled when the roof collapsed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
OLD GUARD WON SENATE BATTLE
 LAST EVENING
As Democrat Predicted the Two Local Members
 Were Split Up

Belief that the "old guard" lac. tion would dominate among the democrats of the state senate was verified when the members of ffs party who will sit in the upper branch of the legislature in the 1885 session met last night at the Hotel Bond, Hartford. and made their choices for president pro- tempore, leader and clerk. Waters bury's two senators. as expected, split as the "oId guard" defeated Governor Wilbur L. Cross. choice for the position of majority lead CT, Senator William E. Hagerty of New Britain was elected leader by a majority of one vote, defeatinx Senator John c. Blackall of Hart ford, a native of this city.
 Senator Joseph H. Lawlor voted for Senator Blackall in supporting the governors endorsement of the Hartford man. Senator Elect George T. Culhane lined up with the ''o1d guard" and voted for Senator Hagearty and, therefore, was on the winning side.
 Deylin Is President
 As was expected, Senator Ray mond J. Devlin was unanimously chosen for the post of president pro-tempore. The entire gather-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
CHILDREN WILL
 HAVE CHANCE TO
 HELP THE NEEDY
Boys and Girls to Have Free Show at POli'S
 Next Saturday

One of the greatest kiddies' show ever presented in the city is being arranged for presentation at Polls theater Saturday morning. It is the show being sponsored by the Wat erbury lodge of Elks, the theater management and the Waterbury Democrat to raise food for needy families in the city.
 Mickey Mouse, Santa Claus and Laurel & Hardy will head the bill which will be introduced by our good friend Uncle Harry who talks to thousands of children each week over Station WATR on The Dem- ocrat's comic sheet program.
 Uncle Harry announced today he has completed arrangements with Edward Fitzpatrick, manager of the theater to have the well known Jimmie Colgan, organist over WATR play several selections for the children before the movies
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
FIRE CAPT HAD
 NARROW ESCAPE
 FROM INJURIES
Acting Deputy CampiOn Is Plunged Into Pit at
 Brooklyn Blaze

Captain Martin Campion. acting fire department deputy. narrowly escaped serious injury when he fell into furnace pit filled with four feet of water while directing four companies of firemen in bat tlinR a threatening blaze at the plant of the Brooklyn Bottling company. Inc. in the rear of 59 Draher avenue. early this morning Bremen were at the scene Tor more than two hours, after an- swering an alarm rung in by naighbor from box 326 at 3:02 a.. m. Damage to the plant is esti- mated at $1,000 by the owner Michael Krugelis.
 Acting Deputy Campion, in com mand of the firemen at the scene. went into the interior of the blaz- ing two-story wooden structure. The furnace pit. partially covered with debris and filled with water. was almost. invisible and Capt. Campion plunged in as he walked inside the building. Aided by other firemen he clambered out of the pit and then remained at the scene until the fire was completely under control.
 Four companies of firemen,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
WILEY HILBERT
 IS SENTENCED TO
 FEDERAL PRISON
Young Negro, Who Caused Furry Here Is Caught
 in Virginia

{ Wiley Ebert, youthful Negro, who was arrested here and sem tenced to Cheshire Reformatory after many legal qualifications had entered the case, then paroled from the reformatory, has been sentenced to two years in the fed- eral penitentiary of Virginia, ac- cording to word received here to- day. The sentence was passed, in Petersburg, Va, on December 9th. according to information received by Captain William P. Keegan, chief inspector of the local detec- tive bureau.
 The former Waterbury youth was arrested in Petersburg last month, but was found guilty and given the two years prison sem tence.
 His Local Career
 When Elebrt was arrested here early in February of 1892, his case attracted statewide attention. He was then IS years of age, but States Attorney Lawrence l.. Lewis, believing the superior court had Jurisdiction over the case. brought him before Judge Freder- ick M. Peasley. on bench warrant. charging the youth with a statu- tory offense.
 He was accused of having as- saulted a maid in one of the homes in the Boulevard section. For a period of several weeks there had been repeated breaks with result ant loss of valuables in homes or the Boulevard section. Ebert was captured through a pair of shoes left near the home where the assault took place. They were a special type of shoe, owned by Elbert's father. The youth was traced through the shoes.
 Jurisdiction Scrap
 Public Defender William w. Gager represented Ebert at the court hearing. There was no de- fense made to the alleged assault, which was testified to by the Fl year old girl. Attorney Gager claimed the superior court had no jurisdiction since Ebert was not yet 16 years of age when the act was committed.
 Judge Peasley overruled the ob-
 o-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
CODES WILL GET
 NEW SHAKE-DOWN

Washington. Dec IS - (U.P.)- MIRA plans another shakedown of code provisions better to fit them to the business structure of the na- ton, the recovery board revealed to-day in announcing hearings on code operation would begin Janu- ary 0. This was the second NRA invitation to industry within the year to join in sizing up code pro. Rress. Tho first was last March. s. Clay Williams. recovery board chairman, who will preside at the sessions. said price fixing and price controls will be first on tho pros gram.
 "The hearings are called prlmar. fly to enable the board Co have evi- dence on which to base policy changes. Williams said.
 Williams declined to sag whether code changes agreed upon by NEHb after the January hearings would Do forend upen induafEleA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
WOMAN HELPED TRAP ROBBERS

Boston, Dec 1S-(U.P)-An un- identified woman was credited to- day with bringing about the cap- ture of three men who allegedly held up and robbed Roxbury filling station at gunpoint. The wo- man reportedly saw the men press ing a gun against the head of James Lynch, station attendant. as she passed by,, and hurried down the street to headquarters of the Boston police post of the Amer ican Legion. Two patrolmen, off duty at the time. accompanied her back to the gasoline station where they arrested the three men who identified themselves as Samuel Rosenbloom, 2S, of west end: Fran cis c. Quinn, 2S, of Roxbury and James F. Gately. 3S. of Dorchester. Lynch said they took SIS from him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
POWER INTEREST OPENS ARGUMENT
 WITH THE GOVT
Made Defense of Their ACti0ns-R0OseveltR Re-
 gin1e Answers Them
BY FREDERICK A. STORM Limited Press Staff Correspondent

BY FREDERICK A. STORM United Press Staff Correspondent
 Washington, Dec. IS = (UP) = The long-impending fight between the administration and power in- terests over the Tennessee valley development project broke out to- day.
 The Edison Electric Institute. representing pow werful utilities companies, opened fire on the gov ernment's power program and the federal power commission replied with a series of counter-charges.
 The institute told President Roosevelt 1t hoped it wouldn't be forced to carry the fight into the federal courts, but said 1t was filled with anxiety over the grave crisis"
 Thomas N. McCarter, president of the institute, emerged from a conference with MT Roosevelt and made public a memorial" which he said he left with the president. The president sent it immediately to the power commission.
 The memorial, coucneo III oHlln- ous phrases, said utility interests would not submit docilely to "des- tructive punishment. loss of taxable properties, and the jeopardizing Of a $12,00O, 100000 industry" It di- rected attention to "the baneful in- fiuences of the government pro- gram"
 Reply Came Quickly
 The statement had not been at the power commission long before mimeograph machines began to click off copies of reply, signed by Frank R. McNinch, chairman of the commission.
 "This memorial" said the com missions reply. lis a confession of the abuses of the electric power in dustry and an appeal against the efforts of the government to cor rect those abuses"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
TEN MORE YEARS
 FOR HIS ESCAPE

Wethersfield, Conn, Dec 18-(u PA maximum of 10 additional years for escaping from prison ia| liable for Michael Kostek, who fled the State Prison Farm, Enfield,i October 22 and is now being held on a technical charge in Bridges. port, state prison authorities said
 In addition he will have to serve the remainder of an original four to 10 years sentence and whatever punishment is imposed by the. connection with a series of recent robberies and hold-ups. He was captured yesterday morninE through the efforts of Lieut.. Amos R. Anderson, Darien.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
PROCTORS HAVE
 FAMILY TROUBLE

New York, DeDc. 1S.-(UP)- Frederic Proctor, heir to the soap millions, today renQunced all re- sponsibilIty for debts contracted by his wife. Dorothy Stokes Proctor. in public notices published in New York newspapers. The Proctors were reported 10 have separated last summer, but later it was said a reconciliation had been affected. They were married in 1881. It was the third marital venture for Proctor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
Final Nelus Flashes
LITTLE AMERICAS HEAT WAVE

Little America, Antarctica, Dec l7.-(Wa Mackay radio to U P.)-Little America "swel- tered" today in heat wave that brought tenn peratures of 37 degrees above zero and threats of collapse of the Byrd Antarctic expedition buildings covered by tons of melting snow. Roofs of the shacks are leaking badly due to thaw. Each crackle and rumble of the melting snow increased the danger for the old buildings and the labyrinth of tunnels connecting the old and new shacks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18

The testimony was given before the house committee which has been Investigating Nazi activity and now has swung to commun- ism.
 Establishment of a communist party "Cell'' at one army post two years ago was discovered, he saidy and similar activities spread to the National Guard and Navy.
 Good looking girls have ben used by communist organizations to try to win over navy enlisted men,. Commander V. L.. Kirkman testi- fled.
 Distribute Literature
 Kirkman said that whenever the fleet came into port small groups of good looking" girls and male companions would come down to the ships. The men poked litera- ture into port holes and the girls picked up" sailors and argued that they turn communist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
SNEERED AT THE JUDGE

New York, Dec 18.-UP)-As she was sentenced today to 20 years to life for the ham,
 mer murder of her employer, Mrs Katherine Phelan, 53-year-old housekeeper, cast bitter glance at the judge. "Thank you" she sneered, flor the Christmas present" Mrs Phelan was convicted of killing Douglas Sheridan, broker, last New Years eve, in a jealous rage over his attentions to younger woman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
FLYER IS ENGAGED

London, Dec 1S.-(UP)-Be- trothal of Tom Campbell Black, of the England-Aus- tralia air race, to Miss Florence Desmond, actress, was announced today. He proposed before the race. Miss Desmond promised her answer after it. Black returned to England Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
RADIO RANGE STATION

Hartford. cenH.. Dec. is-(UPl --isfforts of air transport com. panies and other aviation interests fos c radio range station for Con- nocticut seemed rewarded with the lease Of 10 acres of land in East Hartford by representative. Of fho United States department of commerce. bureau Qf nlr come nlerce. Nish oplion pk purehase.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Dec 1S--(UP)--Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year to Dec 10th. compared with the correspondin= period of the previous fiscal year: This Year Expenses Last XcHx $s,243,9s0,9S4.SS $2.217.55s,620.z& $l,663,S91,7 ,727.3S $f,309, 305, ,475.44 s1.5so. .oss. s.257.50 s sos.25l1&s.a<
 Cash Balance s2.5ss.4i1,s25.Is : sss. .sss.s7o.os
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
JOE TURNESA SCORED WELL

Nassau, D. w. l., Dec 18.-(UP)-Joe Turnesa, long driving professional from Hart ford, Conn, today shot a sensational 62, six strokes under par, to pace the field in the first round of the $5,O0O British Colonial open golf championship. Six strokes under par is one of the lowest scores ever turned in for any major competition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
Attempting To Bredk Do1ur1 Morale-- --OMcer Makes Serious Charge
Brigadier General Alfred T. Smith of Army Intelligence Tells House Committee Trying to Bring
 About Civil Strife in Case of War

Washington, December IS - (UP) = Brigadier Gen. era Alfred Smith, charge of army intelligence, charged today before house Investigating committee that Con muniss attempting to break down the morale of the army and navy.
 He said that while the effect far has been neggble attempts were still being made to penetrate the military service and bring about civil strife in event of another war
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
GIVEN 20 YEAR SENTENCE

Kingston, R. l., Dec 18.-(UP)-Edmund Lavalee, 20, of Pawtucket was sentenced today to 20 years in state prison by Superior Judge George F. Frost on charge of assault with irl- tent to kill Frank Bagushinski, 20, of Provi- dence, a fellow-inmate of the Exeter School for the Feeble-Minded. Sentence was pronounced after alienists declared Lavallee sane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
City Communists Failed To Picket As They Promised
Threat to Marshal Forces on City Hall Did Not Mate
 rialize They Will Probably Accept Con- sessions Made By Welfare Department

Communist pcketing of Waterbury's City Hall, which leader Charles Campbell had announced would begin at o'clock this afternoon failed to nateriaze few minutes before 330a group of which Campbell member, waiting the welfare department offices for Mrs Margaret Verdo head of the welfare department and it under
 stood that the delegation prepared to accept the
 sessions offered yesterday to single unemployed and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-18
5000 KILLED IN BATTLE

Shanghai, Dec 18.-UP)-Governne troops have captured the town of Tungtao from Chinese communists who lost 5000 dead and 800 captured The balance of the communists were routed. The government troops were com- manded by General Chen Chan Tao.