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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-18

points of vantage with a minimum of inconvenience.
 The carnival atmosphere which
 began enveloping the city yester-
 day as delegates for the state fire-
 mems convention arrived had reached a climatic pitch late this
 morning. Throngs of uniformed firemen from scores of companies swarmed about the streets, while
 others kept arriving by train, bus and private cars. Gaily decorated and with the "welcome" sign on display everywhere, Waterbury was more than ready, to greet it's thou sands of guests and wish them a happy time here.
 Company after company. with apparatus and other equipment, be. gan arriving here this morning and were immediately sent to fire head quarters to register. All apparatus and equipment was parked at the
 Randolph and Gloves property at Bank and Meadow streets.
 Climax to Convention
 ] The parade will be a most fit- ting climax to the greatest conven-
 ton which the state firemen's asso- ciat1on has ever held. State officials
 have been lavish in their praise of the splendid and complete arrange
 ments since their arrival here for the opening of the business ses- sion of the convention. Hardly a single detail was overlooked.
 It is this afternoon, however, that is the Waterbury firemen's own show. The parade is being held under their sponsorship. It was they who arranged all the count less details necessary to insure the success of the event. For motths and months committee from the local department has been making and smoothing out its plans.
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MALACHI HACKETT
 REPORTED BETTER
Boston Hospital Thinks Brother of Local Physi-
 clan Will Recover

Malachi Hackett, 40, of Meriden. brother of Dr John F. Hackett Of this city, was reported as resting comfortably with his chances Of recovery bright, by the Boston City hospital where he is a patient after a taxi-cab accident at Boston yes- terday. MT Hackett is superin- tendent of transportation for the New York, New Haven and Hart ford Railroad company.
 With John Murphy, 50, freight agent for the Boston division of the New Haven road, MT Hackett was a passenger in g. cab driven by Salvatore Cannavo, 36, of East Boston. Their cab was struck by an automobile and turned over.
 MT Hackett was reported the most seriously injured, first &C., counts stating he was hurt perhaps fatally with a fractured skull.
 Dr Hackett reported today that the. hospital reports now only a slight concussion and that his brother often visited him in Wa terbury but never resided here.
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 As part of the appeal for unity, prisoners were released from con- centration camps and an important concession was made to the dis sident Evangelical churchmen who oppose notification of the church discussion of church matters was
 A ban placed July 19 on public lifted and authorities instructed to interfere with such discussion only when its objectivity was not pre- served and overf1owed into the realm of politics.
 Hitler himself, in his 92 minute speech, pledged himself to protect Evangelical and Catholic churches against any interference in their teachings.
 Speech of New Hitler
 It was a speech of the new Hit Ter, fire still apparent in his ora tory but subdued in favor of the earnestness increased by the re- responsibilities of the eventful weeks that began with the storm troop revolt of June 30. and climaxed by the death of President Paul von Hindenburg and his assumption of absolute dictatorship.
 His vision of the state:
 Resting politically on the Nazi party movement, militarily on the army. They are the pillars. I shall strive always to make the Nazi party the only political force and the Reichswehr the only armed force."
 Political division, he said, led the country to collapse which SC reduced the respect abroad for Germany that it would take years to regain prestige.
 ITO those who feel that now they are unjustly deprived of their right of criticism,' he added, q say that in my opinion criticism is no vital function. The world can do without critics but not without workers"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-18
Surprise Features
 Senatorial Race
Withdrawal of Professor Ayers Leaves Battle for the
 Nomination to Labor Commissioner, Congressman
Candidate

the time it was learned that many of the packers of Professor Ayres, even if he had remained in the race, were planning a switch to Commissioner Tone before the &C., tual nomination took place.
 Tone Growing Stronger
 This is the same situation in the Maloney camp at the present time, it is reliably reported. Right in Hartford and New Haven, the re- spective homes of former National Committeeman Thomas J. Spellacy and ex-Mayor David E. Fitzgerald. who profess to be backing Con- gressman Maloney whole-heartedly there are authentic reports of a proposed swing to Tone.
 Commissioner Tone was boomed for the U. s. senatorial post some time ago and his name was first mentioned in the Democrat. Be- cause of his great drive on sweat shops" in Connecticut and his gen. eral efforts to make working con- ditions better both in factories and on farms, the commissioner is said to have a very substantial back ing. The textile industry is espec- ially favorable to his being non- mated, according to reports.
 Announces Withdrawal
 Professor Ayres, in announcing his withdrawal from the senator ial race, stated that professional dutiies' at Columbia university faculty would prevent him from considering the nomination further. Since he announced his candidacy a week ago certain changes have been made in the English depart ment at the university forcing the professor to choose between his political activities and his duties as a member of the faculty at Co., lumbia.
 It is likely that the eight Vest port votes pladged to Professor Ayres vii swing to Commissioner Tone as we'll as the z and one-half votes from Danbury. Congressman Maloney has 54 pledged votes now. There are 927 1-2 delegates going to the convention, including the 36 from this city, with their votes uncommitted, Waterbury, however, will support Maloney.
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 "old guard" get a man on in that district it will be gain of one more for them.
 However. in the 18th district the "old guard" stands to lose two fol- lowers on the committee. This is the result of the victory of Repre- sentative Anthony w. O'Connell over the forces of Mayor Edward Moran in the Norwich caucuses. Attorney O'ConEell heads the new guard" forces in Norwich. It is likely, therefore, that Judge Thomas J. Kelley and Mrs Julia Casey, "old guard" adherents, will be dropped and their places giv- en to Representative O'Connell and Mrs Roderick Sullivan.
 Waterburys four members of the state central committee, listed as "old guard" will be reelected. The same goes, for New Haven and Hartford. There are not likely to be any changes in Bridgeport. However, the entire state is still a mystery and some battling on the makeup of the new committee is assured at the state convention.
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Mayor
Waterville Veterans
 E Recruiting Members
Committee Has 2S Signed Up as Nucleus of New Ex=
 Service Mems Association Others Expected

With 2S veterans checked and found willing to become affiliated with the new organization, the Waterville EX-Servicemen's asso- citation plans to continue its mem- bership drive. According to the latest survey there are S2 eligibles residing in the Waterville section who may be regarded as potential members. They are to be contact ed by September 11th and a re- port filed at the next meeting of the newly formed unit.
 Alfred LaChance is officiating as temporary chairman of the associa- tion and will continue to hold the position until a permanent slate of officers has been agreed upon.
 There is no discussion at pres ent to have the new group af- filiate with any national organiza- tion. The sponsors of the move ment feel that for the time being community association should limit its activities to social affairs and continue to cement all the friendy contacts possible. In the near future a definite decision will be reached as to whether it would be practical to become identified with one of the existing national organizations, the American Legion particularly.
 A membership committee is ac- lively engaged at present inter- viewing the 82 eX-service men re- siding in the Waterville district.
 In view of the interest shown by veterans in the 'ville there is a possibility of other community or ganizations of ex-service men be- ing formed,
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 1- Connecticut, more nearly than any other state in the north and east, is fluid milk shed and a fluid milk market.
 2-Conneeticut farm land is the third highest taxed in the United States.
 3-Dairy areas generally are on rough hill country and low pro- ducing land, requiring large acre. age to provide feed.
 4-The competitive use of Con- necticut land for other industries, for recreational and residence purposes, is reflected in a higher capital investment per unit of production than is the case in other states.
 5-Feed must be purchased in the highest markets and is obtain ed from other dairying areas.
 6-Producers must meet the competition of factory wages, the same being true of dealers.
 The average daily commercial production, the report stated, is close to 100 quarts per farm and the average aidly delivery one quart a day per family.
 Milk exports are four times greater than imports and "better public education as to the real food value and desirability of fluid milk" was said to be the solution of the surplus problem.
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D. A. V. AUXILIARY
 SHOWS NEW FLAGS
Gift of Daughters of Union Veterans Displayed at
 Friday Meeting

Mrs Elizabeth Fahey, senior vice commander, presided over the meeting of the D. A. V. Auxiliary which was held last evening at the American Legion Home. Com mander Helen Brophy was absent due to her vacation period.
 The flags which were presented to the Auxiliary recently by the Daughters of Union Veterans were displayed last evening for the first time and received much favorable comment from the large number present at the meeting. A note of appreciation will be sent to the Daughters of Union Veterans.
 Plans were made for an outdoor picnic to be held on Sunday, Sep tember 16. The place of the picnic will be chosen at later date. Mrs Isabel Martone is chairman of the affair and will be assisted by Mrs Mary Govanelli, Mrs Mae Awkward, Mrs Janet Rice. Mrs Ruth Ham, Mrs Josephine Gardinere, Mrs Josephine Donahue and Miss Rose Mul1igaO
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MOTOUS SCENE AT BATON ROUGE .A

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 D.. Nj. Lester, anti-Long, invoked a rule to clear the floor of spectators charging members of Longs ma- chine not members of the legisla- tufe were lobbying. Speaker Allen Ellender, Long henchman, includ- ed the press and ordered reporters out. Representative Provost storm eds off the floor.
 "I won't cast another vote until the press is returned" he scream ed
 Finally Ellender instructed the press to sit in the gallery as spec tators. There Leon Trice, New Or leans states photographer. focused his camera on Senator Long who was on the floor angrily arguing with Representative Provost. Two unidentified men, described by by islanders as Long thugs" slugged him from behind. Robert Meyers Associated Press reporter, rushed to- Trice'S assistance. He pushed the crowd back and photograph CTS assailants disappeared.
 Meanwhile, the bedlam on the floor grew more hysterical. Rep resentative Hubert Peyton, once d newspaperman himself, announce ed he was a reporter as well as a legislator and took possession of the press box. Representative George Lee shouted
 S'You have been bullying this house long enough"
 ss'Let somebody come down here and try to put me out of this press box" Peyton shouted.
 sLee grabbed Peyton and shook him. Peyton picked up a heavy tube used in the pneumatic com lifted when Sergeant at Arms Thomas rushed between them. I.ee's glasses were knocked off and broken.
 ! NMinutes later some semblance of ord CT was restored, but new dis order broke out when Senator Bfoadtman stepped on the floor. T4e was led off. A moment later J0e Messina, former pugilist and b0fiyguard ,of Senator Long, came o1a the floor and also was elected. sEThe house then amazed the T8ng machine by refusing to ap- move the amendment. The vote MS AS for and 26 against. Fifty x<fsre needed to pass. This placed fHa legislature in a deadlock be- S<vAeri the senate and the house S3ldf Speaker Ellender appointed a oSnference committee. It went into s'shuddIe and decided to present a rtport without leaving the floor ffIcnder told the members It was 2,5pposed 10 confer with senate ( c{5nfn Sftee. It left the floor for oniN 2 few minutes, returning With sS sScomn1endation that the house re 11nSIder It's former position. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-18
B.-W. APPLICATION
 VERDICT RESERVED
Dismissal of ReOrganiza= ton Plans Asked By
 James K. Sheldon

Decision was reserved by Fed eral Judge Carroll c. Hincks on the application asking dismissal of reorganization p n for the Beardsley & Wolcott Mfg. Co.,, at a hearing in the U. s. district court at New Haven yesterday. The ap- plication was filed by James R. Sheldon, former civil court receiv- CT for the company.
 Federal Receiver l.. A. Brown, recently appointed, opposed the ap- plication, stating the business in Waterville could be operated at a profit. He told the court he had to bring about reorganization.
 Sheldon, through his counsel. Attorney Richardson Bronson, argued that the three creditors re- ferred to by Brown had assigned their claims against the cmpany to one George Morin and therefore, when the reorganization plan was attempted, it was a step by one creditor, and not several as pre- scribed under the bankruptcy act.
 The company was brought under the supervision of the federal court two weeks ago when an attempt to sell the Beardsley & Wolcott Mfg Co. was frustrated. The Water bury superior court ordered the sale to be put through, but in the meantime federal involuntary bankruptcy proceedings, under the new bankruptcy act, were insti- tuted and the sale held up and or dered cancelled. The federal court takes precedence over a civil court in an action similar to the one in question.
 Judge Hincks appointed MT Brown federal receiver in place of MT Sheldon who had acted as civil receiver for 15 months.
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PARADE SUMMARY

FOlowng Is summary of oalciaI data the monster old fashioned nremens parade this afternoon: Tme-Parade begins two-two blasts headquarters warming signal will be given FOrmaion-The whole Meadow Field to Grand Line of march-Freight South Main Exchange Place, Main Main Willow Main
  Field street, front entrance of state Grand marshal-Chef H. Hetman. Honorary grand marsIial-MayOr Hayes. Participants-Firemen volunteer; about 45OO marching; and
  old carriages; companies full old-tine regalia.
 Length of parade-Omca estimates are hat parade will take half hours each giyeR point the  Reviewing pont-Stands City Hal Broadcast-From WATR kilOcyce), beginning ?,
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State Labor Commissioner Jo- seph M. Tone will absolutely seek the nomination of United States senator on the democratic ticket. Information to this effect has been obtained from a most reliable source. hTis means that when the state convention takes place the labor commissioner will be pitted against Congressman Francis T.. Maloney as the third one in the race, Professor Harry Morgan Ayres of Westport withdrew his name last night after announcing his candidacy a week ago.
 That the Ayres candidnacy would not carry through to the conven- tion, was obtained earlier in the week from a good authority. At
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(Continued from Page 1.) equipment and the rainbow hued regalia of rival volunteer compan- ies.
 Visitors Crowd In
 From all over the state and from many points outside the state peo- pie are flocking into Waterbury to- day to view the huge parade. In the line of march there will be some 4,500 firemen as we'll as the personnel of 40 fife, drum and bugle corps and 15 brass bands There will be scores of pieces of equipment, old and new, and dog ems on dozens of special novelties
 Unable to make any definite es- inmates, police who will attempt to handle the huge crowds this afternoon expect that several scores of thousands will line the streets. The out of town contingent alone is figured at more than 25,- 900 persons. Every available po- liceman. regular and supernumer- ary. goes on duty at noon today No parking will be allowed along the entire length of the parade route from noon hour on. All traf- fic will be re-routed as the par ade hour draws near.
 The greatest crowd is expected along Grand street in the vicinity of the city hall, where special stands have been erected to seat guests of honor from every city and town in the state of Connecti- cut. From a special platform along side the stands, a co1orful word picture of the parade will be given over Station WATR. An additional microphone will be employed atop the marquee of the Poli theater with another announcer giving a word picture of the proceedings from that point.
 Parade Is Long One
 The parade will last approxi- mately two and a half hours, per- haps slightly more, but it's attrac- tions are so numerous and yet so varied that it Is expected that in- terest will be continually at a high pitch. The parade route, listed else- where in today's Democrat, has been so arranged that the thou- sands of watchers can select
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tCOntlnueu rom rage 1.)
 uncertainty narrowed the curious. There was no certainty that ran- som had been paid for his freedom, although J. c. Elliott, attorney for the Labatt family. said he thought the kidnapers had been given about" $50,000. They originally demanded $150,000. Others in a position to know, said no ransom whatsoever had been paid.
 Labatt was said to be suffering from nervous exhaustion and was in bed. He has a weak heart and during the some 60 hours he was in captivity, his family feared the excitement might exaggerate this weakness. His physician said his heart was unaffected.
 In Toronto. police held Edward Chard. 25, whom they said con fessed to an attempt to extort $5.000 from Hugh Labatt, who played a prominent part in the frenzied developments that result ed in Labatt's release. Authorities semed convinced he was a "chis- lcr" attempting to collect soale portion of the $150.000, Hugh La- bait had in his Toronto hotel room to ransom his brother. He was responsible for three taleuhone
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Rockville Fatality
 Basis Of Litigation
Father Sues Conn Co for Death of Son. Michael Rug=
 giero; Asks SlO,OOO-SecOnd Suit for Sl5,OOO

Whitney avenue and Bradley street.
 The accident happened Dec. 1, 1883, about II o'clock in the morning. The trolley was being driven along Whitney avenue at the time of the collision. Mrs Pesce claims to have suffered a severe back strain, strain of the neck muscles and contusions of the head and body, all of which are permanent.
 Both suits are returnable to the court of common pleas at Water- bury the first Tuesday of Septem- Der. The Connecticut Co. is charged with negligence in that the brakes on the trolley cars in both &C., cidents are alleged to have been in proper condition so that the cars were out of the control of the mo- torman in each instance.
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 sided at the session, the closing one of the convention proper. The parade is not officially part of the convention but has it's support.
 The committee appointments were made by MT Griffin and met with the unanimous approval of the assembled convention. There was no disapproval expressed of any one of the recommendations made this morning by officffiers of the association, and business pro- ceeded smoothly and easily.
 With the selection of 1885 convention site as the only import ant question remaining, it seemed probable at press time that the convention would be adjourned for the year some time before noon unless floor fight developed. None was expected, however, though no major city had yet ad- vanced itself as the location for next years convention.
 Whatever city is selected by fhe convention is recommended to the executive committee, consisting of the state officers and the county vice-presidents. This committee can then recommend a change, if it deems one advisable.
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calls to Labatt that gave direction for payment, police said.
 Police Have Clues

calls to Labatt that gave direction for payment, police said.
 Police Have Clues
 Police were known to have val uable clues to the snatches in ad- dition to whatever information the victim himself provided. One was fingerprint taken from the auto mobiles which Labatt was driving when he was snatched Tuesday be- tween his summer home at Sarnia Beach and London.
 This print was being compared with those of known American kidnapers, including Alvin Karpis, and Arthur and Fred Barker, three of the most desperately hunted criminals in the United States, who are charged with the abduction of Edward Bremen. St Paul brewer. They also were being compared Percy Geary, suspects in the kid Albany. N. Y.
 Labatt was the first person kid naped for ransom in the history of Canada, and authorities thought it of the utmost importance to bring
 
 preventing a successful crime en- couraging temptation in others.
 Officials Are Evasive
 Arthur Roebuck, attorney gen. eral of Ontario Province, and In- spector John Miller. of Provincial police, questioned the victim. but were evasive and sketchy in retell- ing what he had told them. A heavy police guard was maintained around the home, apparently to make sure no outsider questioned him.
 Roebuck said Labatt told him he was kidnapped by three men, two of whom were armed. His eyes were immediately taped with ad- hesive plaster. He was driven for 12 hours to a hide-out. Thursday night he was driven six hours and turned loose on the outskirts of Toronto. He went immediately to the Royal York hotel there, then he and his brother drove here. Roebuck said Labatt had no idea where ha waa hidden.
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house then accepted the amend ment, making it law.
 The reason it didn't pass the first time was because some of the Long boys" didn't understand how "the Kingfish wanted to vote'' politician explained. At 3 a. m. 6 a. m. EDT.) the house went into executive session, At 3:10 a. m. both senate and house adjourned sine die. having been in session since Tuesday and having approved. under the noisy and spectacular domination of Long, 26 laws that removed from the city of New Orleans practical | ly all rights to govern itself. Governor o. K. Allen. during all of this. was in his office signing the bills. They become effective in 20 days.
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Chairman

grounds from any member of the committee by those who have not yet obtained them. The menu is particularly attractive as it in- cludes in the morning tenderloin steak and ham sandwiches, clam broth and raw clans for those who want them.
 Tn the afternoon Matt Smith and his assistants have arranged a menu that will run from clam broth, through little-necks, blue- fish, broiled chicken, a whole lob. ster, white and sweet, potatoes onions, olives, pickle celery, and all kinds of relishes.
 Chairman Martin J. Parker has arranged series of athletic events that should attract both old and young. The clambake is not limit ed. to members of the Knights of Columbus.
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ADVERTISED LADY BUGS

BOISE, Ida. (UP) - Mrs. Jack Hathaway belives in making the most of every opportunity. She recently collected more than two quarts of ladybugs from her gar- den and then advertised to Cali fornia orchardists they were for sale.