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Evening star., 1934-03-06
POLICE QUESTION
MAN IN SHOOTING
| Of WOMANFR|END
Arthur beavers Arrested in
Wounding of Mrs. Alice
R. Martin.
PISTOL DECLARED FIRED
IN TUSSLE FOR WEAPON
Condition of Victim Is Awaited
Before Any Action Is
Taken.

While the woman he admits he
shot lay in a serious condition today
at Casualty Hospital. Arthur beavers
"a, of the HOO block c street south
east. was being questioned by police
as to the circumstances leading up
to the shooting late yesterday.
beavers was arrested last night at
Twelfth and South Carolina avenue
southeast in an intoxicated condition
according to police. several hours after
Mrs Alice r. Martin. 80, mother OF
three children, was shot in the
stomach.
beavers was taken to Gallingel
Hospital after his arrest and kept
overnight.
Shooting in Kitchen.
The shooting occurred in the
kitchen Of Mrs. Martins home, 726
Twelfth street southeast. where Dea.
vers went in an effort to effect a rec
onciliation with the woman whom
he had known for about 7 years.
Before he entered the house. he
handed note to Billy Martin, g.
year-old son of Mrs. Martin, with
instructions to deliver it to his mother
and bring back an answer. Billy gave
the note to his mother. he said. and
was told to tell beavers to meet her
around back"
1r-se -
in the back yard at the time, said
beavers entered through the kitchen
door. Billy left his mother and Dea.
vers alone and went out back to play
with his brother.
Story Told Police.
What happened after Billy left 1:
not known definitely. beavers is said
to have told police that he asked Mrs
Martin If she would see him again
She refused. he is quoted as saying
and an argument ensued, during
which she pulled a % caliber re-
volver from the bosom of her dress
They struggled for the weapon. ac-
cording to beavers story. There vas
an explosion. beavers ran out the
back door and Mrs. Martin staggered
out the front door and collapsed. A
neighbor called police and she was
taken to the hospital in the fifth pre-
cinct patrol wagon.
An emergency operation was per-
formed Immediately and this morning
Mrs. Martins condition was said tc
be fair"
No Charge Placed.
No charge had been placed against
beavers today, pending the outcome
of Mrs. Martins wounds. Detective
Sergt. John Wise of the homicide
squad, who is investigating the case
said beavers was in no condition last
night to tell a coherent story anc
that full details would be sought thi.
afternoon.
Mrs. Martin, who is estranged from
her husband, formerly roomed in tn,
home Of beavers mother on C street
She moved to the Twelfth street houss
about a year ago, when she tole
beavers she did not want to see hin
again. However, the couple has ex.
changed notes, according to police.
Evening star., 1934-03-06
PAYMASTER HELD
UNDER $4,000 BOND
Former Hotel Employe to Face
Grand Jury on Theft
Charge.

Clarence P. Gray. 40, former pay
master at the Willard Hotel, was held
under $4,000 bond for grand jury
action when arraigned today before
Judge Isaac R. Hit in Police Court
on a charge Of taking approximately
$4,000 from the hotels safe.
Through his attorney, Gray pleaded
not guilty and waived preliminary
hearing.
Gray, a former Treasury Department
employe. gave himself up to detec-
tives Sunday after he had telephoned
M. c. 1reton, hotel auditor, and ar
ranged a meeting at the corner OF
Fifteenth and E streets.
Evening star., 1934-03-06
Lort0n 5RentaI P0rch'' List
Contains Well known Names
Figures in Major Washington Fn'a'.
cial Scandals Among Occupants.
Charge of Fau0ritism Denied.

became punch drunk and had several
teeth knocked out"
Capt Barnard said he knew Of the
case and that Lyles claimed former
Supt. Tawse beat him after an at
tempted escape. while Tawse claimed
the injuries were sustained playing
foot ball. The committee was told
Lyles was scratched and bruised, but
that his teeth were not knocked out.
Capt. Barnard took issue with testi-
money Saturday by j. E. c. Bischoh,
who said two stills had been found
at Lorton. The stills" Barnard ex-
planned, were jars containing mash
Of dried fruit and shellac.
There never has been a still on
the 2,700 acres Of the reservation dur
ing the last II years." Capt. Barnard
asserted emphatically. I'll take an
oath to that"
Drunks Declared Few.
He admitted evidences of liquor oc-
casionally were found but said not
more than one or two prisoners a
month were found intoxicated
llc Sdlu IlC caught ScFeIdI VI llla
employees with liquor on one occasion
and discharged one, letting the others
of with reprimand.
The use of both liquor and drugs
among the prisoners is small COM
pared with that in other institutions,
he testified.
The first witness of the afternoon
DR.. Francis I. Bloise, reformatory
physician, told the committee that 81
per cent, or approximately ESQ pris-
oners. at Lorton are suffering from a
social disease He said about IA such
diseased prisoners work in the laun-
dry, two in the kitchen. but in capaci-
ties which do not require them to
handle food, and one or two in the
inmates barber shop. He said the
condition Of these men is such, how
ever, that there is practically no dam
ger of their injecting other prisoners.
No case Of prisoner contracting the
disease at Lorton has come to his at
tention during his 18 months service
there, he stated.
Col. Peak. reformatory superin-
tendent. is expected to take the stand
when the inquiry re-opens tomorrow
afternoon at l O'Clock.
Evening star., 1934-03-06
WOn,a, arrested
For First Time in
Gaming Raid Here
Mrs. Margaret Zerigo
Taken in Ne,c York
Aue. apartment.

For the first time in the memory
Of police vice squad members wom-
an was arrested yesterday on . charge
Of setting up . gaming table.
Mrs. Margaret Zeriga, 80, was taken
during Q raid on an apartment IN
the 900 block Of New York avenue.
She and Charles Frilegh, 81, Of the
TOO block Third street, were charged
jointly.
A report by an undercover agent Of
the vice squad that he had placed a
bet on q horse race led to the raid.
Bond for the appearance Of Mrs.
Zerifa and Frilegh IN Police Court to.
daNeNas furnished,
Evening star., 1934-03-06
Quake Races Towns.

During the recent earthquakes In
India the towns Of Muzaffarpur and
Aoushyr were xazed- 70 thu Sxounds
Evening star., 1934-03-06

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Questioned by Judge Michael M.
Doyle, committee member, concern
ing allegations there had been beat
ings of recaptured prisoners who had
escaped, Capt. Barnard said he knew
of none. He also said he had given
strict orders about two years ago that
no prisoners were to be chained to
bars as punishment.
Judge Doyle asked him whether he
knew Of the case OF Archie Lyles,
who, it = claimed, was beaten % he
Evening star., 1934-03-06

A list Of the prisoners who sleep
on Lorton Reformatory's so-called
rental porch" containing the names
of many of those figuring in Washing
tons major financial scandals Of the
past few years, was given to Board
of Welfare Investigating Committee
late yesterday by Capt. M. M Barnard,
veteran superintendent Of District
penal institutions.
The revelation was made under
questioning as to charges that favor
itism is shown wealthy prisoners. An
ticipating the line the inquiry would
take, Capt. Barnard had a typewrit-
ten list ready when the question came.
Edward Bedell, ex-convict, whose
allegations precipitated the investiga-
ton. testified last Saturday that space
on the porch was sold to wealthy
prisoners and that there they enjoyed
comparative luxury with four and five
blankets. two and three lockers, guam
titles Of contraband food and the
privilege Of roaming about at will He
said they were charged from $50 to
sl00, according to their wealth and
ability to nav,
Evening star., 1934-03-06

Sale OF nip" bottles of liquor in
off sale establishments was banned
today by the City Commissioners as
the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
announced it would hold a special
public hearing at 10 am. Saturday
for complaints against granting
licenses in the vicinity of school
buildings.
The Commissioners also prohibited
liquor licenses in the immediate
vicinity of Walter Reed Hospital.
Sale of only beer and wine in
package form would be permitted
near the institution.
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-03-09
Empty

a lawyer was endeavoring TO i'm
press the, court with the fact that
his clients had always been anxious
10 settle the case by agreement.
Your Honor" he said. eighteen
months ago we held out the olive
branch"
Yes" responded the Judge. but
there were no olives on it."-Boston
Transcript.
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-03-09
THAT FUNNY FEELING

II was the eve OF the party. and
young Bobby was constantly think
Ing OF joys TO come.
"Oh, mum" he said. Il do feel so
excited :"
Excited, dearT said his mother,
realizing the cause. what is exclt-
edT'
why" said the boy. ITS being in
hurry all over"--London Answers.
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-03-09
Might Trv BlindfoIdin1

Last week grain OF sand got
into my wlfe's eye and she had TO
20 TO n doctor. II cost me three
dollars"
That's nothing. Last week n fur
coat got in my wife's eye and II cost
me three hundred. Munich Jugend.
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-03-09
He Gets Ii All

The Flat What's the OBJ
lection TO children in these apart.
ments7
The Flat owner-None at all. Only
after paying our rents you won't
have anything left for the support
OF children.-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-03-09
Very, Very Bad

Dianne. age seven, had just re
turned from a movie. and her aunt
wanted 10 know how she liked IL.
"Oh. you ought to see 1t. auntie,
said the child But II you go you
better take lot OF handkerchiefs.
It's awful sad-one dies and two get
married. d."-Chicago News.
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-03-09
HIGHER FINANCES

Mr.. MultiroI-Ilave you the
nerve to say you will make my
daughter better allowance than
| do7
Ar. Llttlepurse-Sure thing You
give her only 10 per cent OF your
income and ! intend to allow her IL
per cent OF mine.
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-03-09
WORSE IN THAT

When Ralph ate some OF my
fudge he was just carried away"
Mercy ! Couldn't you get a doc
tor 10 the house IN timer"
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-03-09
Fair Exchange

He leaned over the garden fence.
Il say. old fellow" he said. 81 un-
derstand that you have Thomsons
new rake"
The neighbor nodded.
Good" said the first. IF you1l
let me borrow that occasionally. I'll
let you use Jones roller whenever
you need it."-Stray Stories.
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-03-09
One Consolation

ut must be dreadful for you Ia
have your own son in Jail for joy
riding"
Anyhow. It's comfort TO know
where he is at nights. Border
Cites Star.
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-03-09
1T ISN'T DONE

Wlfey-DArllng | wish you would
treat me like one OF your good Gus
toners.
Hubby don't get you. my dear.
Wifey-Blow me TO dinner down
town now and then.
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-03-09
CONSIDERATE

81 certainly like the way our new
cook prepares spaghetti"
"How's thatT"
"She runs 1t through the meat
chopper first"
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-03-09
UPPER RANKS

Il understand he's one OF your
captains Of hnancef"
"A captain? He's major gen.
eral He even understands thor
oughly the system his wife has IN
running the house"
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-03-09
Facial Expression

First Actor-Why did they change
the show from Hamlet" 10 Mac
BETH?
Second Actor-The hero needed
shave and he didn't have the neces-
sary funds.-BrOoklyn Eagle.
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-03-09
His Own

Uptown-He doesn't look like
hero, but he says he saved mans
life during the war. wonder how
he did II.
Downtown-Dodged the draft ]
presume.-Border Cities Star.
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-03-09
TRY T. COLLECT

"Y' claim the world owes you a
.ivlngY
Yes, sir"
Want a good collector at about
$50 a week."
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-03-09
HOW 1T WORKS

Tom-The rain falls alike on the
Just and the unjust.
Jack-Yes, and they both get stuck
In the mud.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
Future Bride Is
 Honored At ShosUer

Miss Helen Lawson of Baldwin street, who is to be married on November 26th to Ambrose Dun phy of Watertown, was the guest of honor at shower held last evening at the home of Mrs. Mary Ferguson of Lounsbury street. Mu- sic, dancing and a mock marriage featured the evenings entertailn- ment. Miss Lawson received many beautiful gifts from the guests who included: Mary Jur- gonis, Lucy De Angelo, Dorothy Smith, Mrs John Lonergan, Mrs Harry Blacker,> Mrs Henry Heron, Anna Duff, Paula Razier, Ann Yushkis, Rebecca Duhamel, Mae Nicholson, Mrs Ralph F. Small- man, Sophie Kolpa, Patrica Jo- naitia, Mrs Vincent Genua, Mar tha Iannacci, Mary Coughlin, Mae Conway, Margaret Carusilla, Anna Jabracki, Johanna Mccarthy, Mrs Joseph O'Brien. Mary Foota, Peggy Iannucci, Frances Bulzgis, Rose Tellerico, Marguerite Mullen, Louise Salcite, Mary Cerrili- allo. Sally Comardo, Amy Lawson, Kathryn Doolan, Stella Perrault, Ernestine Vanasse, Frances O'Neil. May Davinon, Margaret Lombard, Alymepia Santos, Arminda Santos, Jennie Caresillo, Florence Ger man, Eleanor Drunm, Dorothy Ferguson, Mrs Charles Brown, Mrs Mary Ferguson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
GARDEN

"Among the Missing current at- traction at the Garden theater, which opened today and will con tinue until tomorrow. The films cast features such well-known per formers as Richard Cromwell, Henrietta Crosman, Arthur Hohl, Billie Seward and Ivan Simpson. Albert Rogell directed from a screen adaptation prepared by Fred Niblo, Jr, and Herbert Asbury.
 The story, briefly, concerns an aged waif who unwittingly falls in with a gentleman jewel thief and his guileless accomplice. Acting as their cook and housekeeper in the rear of an old antique shop where stolen loot Is remade into antique" jewelry, the old woman learns that the boy is in love with a sweet. young girl, but is bound to the illicit profession by the domination of his older associate. sRelentlessly she persists in her efforts to re- generate the boy and the climax is one of poignant pathos and dra- matic intensity.
 The companion feature is "The Party Is Over" with Stuart Erwin and Ann Sothern. Several selected short subjects will conclude the nJnvrau,.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
Personals

Miss Claire Stanton of Hartford has returned to her home after spending the weekend as the guest of Mrs w. l.. Larkins of Buckingham street.
 Eugene Kern, a student at Col gate college spent the past few days with his parents, MT and Mrs William Kern of Edson avenue.
 MT and Mrs John M. Conklin of South Main street is spending q few days in New York city.
 The Daughters of Saint George will hold rummage sale on Thursday at BPS South Main street opposite Our Lady of Lourdes church. Those having donations may take them to the store on Wednesday evening between ' and 9 o'clock or call Mrs Frank Carey.
 Miss Alice Synott of, East Main street has returned after spending several days in Springfield.
 Miss Gertrude Kane of Laval street has returned after visiting for some time in New London.
 MT. and Mrs William Ward of Aurora street were weekend guests of MT. and Mrs. Albert En- gelhardt of New Haven. Other guests were MT. and Mrs. William MacNeil of Westville, MT. and Mrs. Stephen Goss, MT. and Mrs. Her. bert Kallert all of New Haven and I'r. and Mrs. Charles Schiff of Woodbridge.
 MT and Mrs Harold Barrett and daughters, Joan and Jean of Wor- cester, Mass, were recent guests of Miss Jane Dolan of Willow street.
 Miss Elizabeth Teller of Baldwin street has returned after spending the weekend in New York.
 The Just Us club held it's meeting at the home of Miss Anna Bom- baci of South Main street. A de- licious luncheon was served. Those present were: Missese Kate Mobiel. Helen Rikterite and Anna Bomba- ci. The next meeting will be held on Thursday evening at the home of Miss Helen Rikterite of North Leonard street.
 MT. and Mrs. James Dunn have returned to their home on Elm wood avenue after spending a few days in New York City.
 Joseph M. Tehan of South Main street is spending a week as the guest of relatives in Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06

are taken. and South discards three hearts and a spade. A small spade is led from dummy, declarer playing queen.
 If South wins this trick with the ace, declarer then can easily make his contract. He will have a per- feet squeeze in Norths hand when he leads the last diamond, as North will not be able to protect the fourth club and the spade. Whichever one he releases gives the declarer an extra trick.
 But if South refuses to win this trick with the ace, foreseeing the probable squeeze, the hand can be defeated.
 When the declarer's queen o1 spades holds. he cashes the ace and queen of clubs. Declarer now leads the fifth diamond, discarding a spade from dummy. and North and South each plays a heart.
 The heart is played next and won in dummy with king. Now. re- gardless of low declarer plays the hand, North and South are bound to make the ace of spades and either a heart or club.
 Copyright 1884. NEA Service. Tnca
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
Weddings
Needlework Guild To Exhibit Work

The annual rneeteing and exhibi- ton of garments of the Waterbury Branch of the Needlework Guild of America will be held on Thur. day, November sth, at o'clock at the Women's club. Central ave. nue. Mrs Forrest Purinton. presi. dent of the local branch, will preside at the meeting.
 The program will include short addresses by Miss Florence Ander. son of the staff of Visiting Nurses, Miss Kramer of Lincoln House and Dr Edwin Pyle.
 Tea will be served by Mrs An son Miner and her directors, Mrs Irving H. Chase, Mrs Arthur Reed Kimball Mrs William H. White, Miss Alice Field. Miss Hilda Camp and Miss Helen Miner.
 Everyone interested is cordially invited to attend whether mem bors or not.
 Distribution of the. garments to the various charities in Waterbury will be made the following day
 A miscellaneous shower was held F Fh0AONVJ Ot bAO tAVAuS VI Mrs, D. Millerick of Waterville street in honor of Mrs T. Mulhall, who was the recipienut of many beautiful gifts. A delicious sup per was served at a late hour. Those present included Mrs P. F'laherty, Mrs Thomas Crean, Mrs Thomas Driscoll, Mrs John Griffin, Mrs E. Brennan, Mrs Bert Shea, Mrs John Smith, Mrs Frank Smith, Mrs Mary Suspicion, Mrs Thomas Moran, Mrs John Moran, Mrs Ray monld Palmer. Mrs James Kiely, Mrs Joseph Evans, Mrs Mary Grif- fin, Mrs Sullivan, Mrs Murphy, Mrs Katherine stapleton, Mrs Mi- chael Wallace, Mrs Patrick Leary, Mrs Hannah Dwyer, Mrs Della Millerick, Mrs James Griffin, Miss es Mary Flaherty, May Mahoney, B. Bowling, Helen Griffin, Sally Stapleton, Lucy Millerick, Jane Dii- Ion, Elizabeth Sullivan, Anna Std- pleton, Rita Millerick, Edna Mill lerick and Mrs T. Mulhall. Mrs Mulhall was the former Mary Mil- lerick.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
Haruest Froic On Friday Night

A colorful setting of harvest crops, leaves and streamers is in readiness for the annual Harvest Frolic of the Waterbury Intercol- legiate club which will be held on Friday evening at the Middlebury Town Hall.
 The affair is expected to draw one of the largest attendances to be recorded at Intercollegiate club events. A varied program of en- tertainment is being planned for the affair. All guests attending are requested to appear in costume and prizes will be awarded.
 Miss Mary Gumpper is chairman of the committee in charge of the arrangements and is being assisted by Misses Amy Dunn, Marion Cass, Alice Bradley and Genevieve Caro- Ian.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06

Rev Michael Lynch officiated at the wedding of Miss Catherine Rita Mastrianna, daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Mastrianna of Railroad Hill street and Anthony James Coviello, son of MT and Mrs Canio Coviello of South Leonard street which took place yesterday morning at g o'clock at Our Lady of Mount Carmel church. Miss Pauline M. Brucato, niece of the bride was the maid of honor and the attendants of the Children of Mary were Mary Ferrucci and Jos- 'ephine Stango. Thomas Colosanto, 3rd, attended MT Coviello as best man. Palms, ferns and yellow chrysanthemums decorated .he altar and Mrs Michael Galullo pre- sided at the organ and also rem dered several solos.
 The bride wose a gown of white chiffon velvet, Princess style with & high neckline and lace insertion in back and having puff sleeves to the elbow and tight to the wrist. The long fitted skirt terminated in a long train. She wore a veil of knee length with a princess style
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
CONTRACT BRIDGE
 By VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary of the American Bridge League
Pre-emptve Is Doubtful High Original ShutOut Bid Cues
 toned As Losing Strategy In Cantract Bridge
Solution to Previous Contract
 Problem

Solution to Previous Contract
 Problem
 was interested to note that, at several recent important major tournaments, pre-emptive bidding was the subject of discussion. Ex- perts for long time were of the belief that pre-emptive bidding was losing strategy in contract.
 While many of the better play CTS are trying out an interference three bid and a pre-emptive four bid. there is still nothing to con- firm the fact that this type of bid ding has any advantage.
 Take for example to-day's hand It was played in recent large duplicate game in the East.
 Now, if you like pre-emptive bids, certainly this is a good hand to open with one. And you will admit, if South does make an orig
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06

lace cap. Her arm bouquet con- sisted of white roses and lilies of the valley. The maid of honor frock was of green chiffon velvet styled with a slight train and she wore a silver turban trimmed with soft net and carried an arm bou- quet of talisman roses. The Chil- dren of Mary wore frocks of white taffeta with wiastline belts of gar- denias and wore white turbans. They carried prayer beads and wrist bouquets. The dress of the brides mother was black crepe with matching accessories and she wore a corsage of gardenias and the bridegroom's mother wore d brown crepe dress and also wore a corsage of gardenias.
 A dinner was held at Bosco hall for the members of the im- mediate families following the ceremony. The couple left on a wedding trip to New York and Washington, D. C., the bride wear ing a green travelling suit with brown fox fur trim. Upon their return they will take up their res- idence at 136 Railroad Hill street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
Personal=S SOCIAL ACTIVITIES -
Conn. State College Plans Honie-C Coming Celebration

Plans are well underway for the Second Annual Armistice and Homecoming celebration to be held at Storrs, November 9th and 10th. Everett D. Dow, Alumni Association president, has appoint ed Arthur L. Lorentzon and Arr thur E. zollin, both of the class of 1927, as general chairmen of the committee which is to be respon- sible for the two days celebra- tion.
 To assist them in their work they have selected prominent alumnae in all cities and towns where Connecticut State College boasts of active alumni groups. It is their duty to contact other alumni in their respective terri tories and in person or through
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06

inal bid of three or four hearts. that it is going to be difiicult for East and West to arrive at a six no trump contract.
 Several pairs did arrive at six no trump, which can be defeated in the following manner.
 The Play
 South's opening lead Is the queen of hearts which East wins with the ace. Four rounds of diamonds
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
Arrangements Completed
 For New Rochelle Dance

successful holiday events to be sponsored by the chapter.
 Extensive arrangements have been made by the committee in charge to insure the success of the dance. Assisting Miss White on the arrangements are the ,follow- ing chapter members: Misses Mar Mary Schmidt and Amy Dunn.
 Annually at the Thanksgiving holiday a large social affair is giv. en by the chapter as climax to the yearly calendar of the group. Many college students who will be spending the recess at their homes are expected to be in attendance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06

Miss Grace White, chairman oi the annual holiday dance of the local chapter of the Alumnae of the College of New Rochelle has announced Friday, November 30th as the date for the affair. The dance will be held at the Rhythm room of the Hotel Elton this year and promises to be one of the most