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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08
'SLUM PLANSARE DROPPED FROM
 RECOVERY ACT
Officials Decided That This Expense Will Not Be
 Borne at Present
By LYLE 0. WILSON (Copyright 1884 by the United
 PreSsl

Washington, Jan. S-(UP)-Use of federal funds for Slum clearance and housing projects in general has been abandoned as a major part of the Roosevelt recovery program, the United Press was authorita- lively informed today.
 Lack of a suitable plan caused this rather abrupt change in ad- ministration policy. It is expected to block many of the housing loan projects which now have Secretary of Interior Ickes' tentative appro- val. The PDA so far has allocated $148,OO,O00 for low cost housing and slum clearance projects. Ap- proximately $4S,000,000 has been allocated to limited dividend cor- porations established under state laws. The remainder is ear marked for the Federal Housing corpora ton. Very little money actually has gone out.
 Contracts for two projects have been signed and a third contract has ben approved. The works con- templated under these presumably would go forward regardless of any decision regarding housing in general. The federal Housing cor poration, a recently created sub sidiary of the PEA, has advanced so little money that it's officials de- cribe the sum As negligible al- though refusing to state exactly how much is involved.
 Problems of transportation. rem tai. and an existing surplus of sub urban housing are understood to have discouraged the administra- tion from diversion of tremendous sums to such works.
 Bound up in the question appears to be 8 new point of dispute be-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08
PHILANTHROPY IN LARGE CITIES
 
 LESS LAST YEAR
Despite Better Times, Gifts and Requests Fell Off
 During 1883

New York. Jan. S-(UP)-Des- pite better times, philanthropic gifts and bequests in six large cit ies of the United States in 1888 Jagged behind the total for 1892, according to compilation announc- ed today by the John Price Jones Corporation, fund-raising consult ants.
 The compilation shows total of $142,533,547, given in those cities in 1883. while publicly announced gifts in the same cities the previous year amounted to $176, 0O8,014. The figures are exclusive of the large amounts given annually in quiet gifts in support of religious, welfare and other institutions.
 The cities covered in the survey were New York, Chicago, Philadel- phia, Baltimore, Washington, and Boston.
 Care of the destitute still led, despite increased governmental aid. A total of $72.S57,843. or 51.1 per cent, was given to organized relief last year. Gifts to educational insti- tions and for religious purposes suffered the greatest decline from $59,49S,928 in 1892, to $14,552,98S for the fqrmer. and from $14,777.- TAT to $6,44O,331 for the latter.
 Of the total publicly announced gifts in the six cities named for 1883, $99,S61,790 was in the form of bequests. while the remaining $42.671,757 was given directly. In 1882. the bequest total was almost identical, $99,964,107. while di- rect gifts amounted to $76.044,S07.
 Boston was fifth on the list for 1893, with $3,691,197 in gifts and $4,351,lO in bequest. for grand total of $S.042.297. The year be- fore Boston was given total Of $9,93O,194. of which $4.714,S94 were in gifts and $5,215,3O0 in be- quests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08
WOMAN TO PLEAD
 MIND DISORDER
Society Leader of Troy Sent Poisoned Candy to
 Her Brother

Troy, N. Y, Jan S-A temporary mind disorder will be the defense, If any is needed" of Mrs Sarah o. Hobart, Troy society woman, charged with sending poisoned candy through the mails to her brother, 1t was announced today.
 Samuel o. Hobart. husband of the woman, explained that she was passing through a trying time Of life.
 "Our defense, if any will be needed" he declared. twill be that of temporarily disordered mind. I know nothing of the facts. but will be In a better position to state something of a more definite nature when Mrs Hobart returns to Troy"
 Mrs Hobart, mother of six chil- dren, was expected to be released this afternoon from county jail on Si0,000 bail, preparatory 10 hcr appearance in federal court We'd nesday at Philadelphia.
 Tho candy was sent 10 llnrring- ton FltzReraid. n patient nt tho World War Veterans hosplthl m COntesvillc, pn. FitzRornld, me w0mAn's brother and soVeral others who ato the candy were rendered violently iii but recovered
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08
CITY HEADS WILL HOLD
 THEIR JOBS
Mayor Hayes Already Has Made Appointments and
 Boards Will Follow FINANCE BOARD
 MEMBERS SWORN IN Doctor Godfrey Will Be Reappointed at Meeting
 This Afternoon

City department heads who have been functioning under the present administration during the past two years will continue in their respec- tive capacities during the next two-year period. Mayor Frank Hayes has already made his direct appointments and the various boards, meet ing to-day and tonight, will follow his example.
 The finance board met at noon today and the commissioners pres ent were sworn in. Commissioners John H. Goss and Harley W. Trfpp were absent but they will be given the oath at their convenience by City Clerk John Fitzmaurice.
 Health Officer Dr E. J. Godfrey will be reappointed for another two-year term by the board of health at the organization meeting of the missioners at o'clock this afternoon. Dr Godfrey, ,n turn will reappoint his staff of assist ants. The present committees of the health board will be reappoint- ed, also. The police and fire boards will also organize late this after noon. Alderman Francis T. Phil lips will join the police board. to i'll a vacancy and after the com- missioners are sworn in for both 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08
Final NezQ,s Flashes
DEMPSEY AND HIS BABY

who expects to become proud father in July, today announced that his wife Hannah Williams former musical comedy star, has quit the stage for good. "She would rather" said the former champion, with evident satisfaction "be amoth- CT than Greta Garbo". Dempsey said they hadn't decided on name yet. That's up to Hannah he explained "She said she didn't care what 1t was named as long as we have it. It's all she'll talk about. She said she hoped it would be twins or maybe triplets."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08
YALE STUDENTS
 KEEP UP BATTLE
They Have Not Ceased Their Protest Over Ar=
 rest of College Youth

New Haven. Conn, Jan B. (UP)-Yale students, faculty members and labor organizers will take part in a public meeting Thursday night when protests will be made against the conduct of the trial of labor pickets. among them Yale student, who were arrested for picketing a foundry The meeting will be held in the first Methodist church. Mayor John w. Murphy, labor leader who charged the strike leaders were affiliated with communists. has been invited to appear and defend" his position.
 Among the Yale faculty men listed to speak are Professor H. E. Luccok. of tho Divinity school. and the Rev Sidney A. Lovett, chaplain of Yale university. Ray mond J. Devlin. city court judge who tried the case. and Nelson R. Durant, city attorney who handled the prosecution, are taken to task in the formal statement by the committee calling the meet ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08
AWARDS IN JUDGE COLE ESTATE TO
 BE DISMISSED
Sarah Doyle and Edna F. \ Babin Lose the Sums
 Allotted Them

The awards granted Sarah Doyle and Edna/F. Babin against the es- tate of the late Judge Edward F. Cole by probate court commission CTS, are dismissied in a decision by Judge Newell Jennings in superior court to-day. Miss Doyle received $5,0S0 and Miss Babin $2,900.
 Both were claims based on serv- ices rendered Judge Cole. Both awards were granted by commits sioners who appointed by the pro- bate court to hear the claims. The cases came to superior court on appeal taken by Eva Elizabeth sustained by Judge Jennings.
 Judge Jennings recalls that Miss Doyle got a $10,000 verdict in her suit tried before the case went to the probate court commissioners. The supreme court upset the jury verdict.
 Judge Jennings writes, "Thc finding of the jury and of the com missioners, the attitude of the wit nesses to the claimants and the general atmosphere surrounding the case, all indicate great sym pathy for the claimants. The testi- mony indicates good ground for this sympathy.
 "phese two women gave their best years of their. lives to assist Judge Cole and to make comfort able. If they can establish legal claims to additional compensation they should receive 1t, and frankly, my difficulty has been to find some basis on which they could be com pensated.
 'In the first place, these are not like the fairly common cases where valuable services were rendered to a descendant without compensation in the expectation ol on the promise they were to be paid for by legacy. My calculations show Miss Doyle actually received about $7,62O and Miss Babin $16,932 and in addition, each received a legacy of $4,000 under the will. The best
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08
PRINCE ALEX IN
 FLIGHT TO-DAY
Husband of Barbara Hut ton Is Trying to Dodge
 Process Servers

San Francisco. Jan 8-OP)- Prince Alex MDivani today was re- ported flying to Seattle, Wash. to evade California process servers. They are seeking to summon him as q witness at the trial of his brothers here this week in connec- ton with affairs of their oil coin- pany. He Is seeking to continue a round-the-w world tour with his bride, the former Barbara Hutton.
 Princess M'Divani was here today but was expected to join her hus- band later to resume their honey moon,
 Informed that n process server was awaiting him in California, Prince MDivani left tho $l20,O0O private car. In which tho couple have been travelling. at Rene
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08

The ruling, which applies like- wise to Miss Burroughs, also up- held the validity of the corrupt practices act, which the church. man had challenged.
 The specific contributions which the defendants were charged with having failed to report to the clerk at the House of Represent tatives were part of $63,500 con- tributed by F. c. Jameson, New York capitalist and prohibitionist.
 The contributions were made to Cannon as head of the anti-Smith democrats an organization through which Cannon worked in his cam paign to convert dry southern states to the support of Herbert Hoover as against Alfred E. Smith.
 A senate investigation traced the Jameson contribution through a maze of bank accounts, person. al and political. Miss Burroughs. called as a witness, refused to testify but no action was taken on that score.
 The prelate and his secretary are obliged to stand trial only On two conspiracy counts of the in' dictment. The other counts were held not fully to suecify an offons~ under the law.
 The maximum penalty possible on the two valid counts is four years, two on each count The bis hop was in the courtroom when the decision was read.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08
BILLY SUNDAY IS LOSING SOME OF
 HIS FIERY TALK
Didn't Tear Up Things in New York. But Still
 Has His Phrases

New York. Jan 8. s(UP)--Billy Sunday, the fire-eating, hell and | birthstone evangelist of years ago wore formal morning clothes and spats yesterday when he opened 8 two-weeks revival at Cavalry Bapt- ist church and didn't once take of his coat. Sunday, who last appear ed here in 1917, is Fl years old now. The man who used to take off his coat, roll up his sleeves. and even break up chairs in his at- temptS to convert his hearers, made no appeal for conversion yes- terday. Even his baseball terminol- ogy-Sunday quit the diamond to take up evangelism-was missing. Sundays old-time, fiery gestures were in evidence. however, and his phrases were as pungent as ever.
 Some of his remarks:
 If we'd all quit sin and serve God we've have the Devil in the hospital by the Fourth of July
 "Some churches are so cold you could skate down the aisle and there are icicles hanging from the chandeliers"
 'If it's religious to preach a mans funeral sermon when he croaks, how much more valuable 1t is to save his soul when he's alive.'
 "One reason sin flourishes is that 1t is treated like a cream puff, a charlotte rouse, instead of as a rattlesnake. Prudery is no sign of virtue"
 Sunday condemned New York as place where apartment house dwellers never get to know one an- other. But it isn't as bad as Sodom and Gomorroh, he added.
 "You know that God Almighty never allowed the world to look upon the spots where Sodom and Gomarrah once stood" he said. They were so rotten that turkey buZzard would have to hold his nose flying over them"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08
SAM RICE GIVEN FULL RELEASE
Veteran OutfieIder Was Let GO To-day By
 Washington Club

Washington, Jan s--(uP'-san Rice, veteran outhelder. was re. lenhed internationally by tho Wnsh' ingtOn Senators todny, ile had been win tho Washington baseball club for is yonrs,
 RIae BAid ho and President Clark 0rlflltb of inc RonntOrn had dlss cnHaad money matters" n few days aRO and lt was believed dlfIerenoes on thln store lnd i0 tho release,
 illee. now 4g, hns . ma l0r lenKlin batting aYornH0 Of .Bis, in hlH ik years Wlih WnhhlngloD he dropped hnl0w Inc ,BgO mark 0nlf fonr times, Ills last sanaOnH average Ot nAA Nnn tho lowest, iio said he hld nes enaoilnled With ans other allihl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08
Lduvers Are Awarded Victory m Gizzi Case
Mascolo, Mcknight and Dauch Given Judgment of SS,927 By Judge Jennings -Gizzi Murder
 Case Was Won By the Firm

The law firm of Mascolo, Me Knight and Dauch is allowed $8,927 damages against Mrs. Mary Cestro, administratrix of the estate of James GizZi in a decision hand ed down in the superior court to- day by Judge Newell Jennings. The suit was based on services rem dered by the law firm in the de- fense of Gizzi, who was acquitted of first degree murder charges.
 Judge Jennings reviews the case, stating James GiZzi shot and killed Donate Gaudiosi on June 8, 1925. On June 10, 1925 the firm was en- gagged to defend him. The next day, GiZzi delivered $2,000 to the plaintiffs on account of services and disbursements and q mortgage for $10,00 ton his property, val ued. at $2O,OOO.
 From June 10 to September g, the plaintiffs spent one fourth of their time in preparing the case for trial. From Sept 9 to Nov 3 the plaintiffs devoted all their time, including Sundays and a good part of nights in the work of preparation and trial of the case.
 The transcript of the testimony shows that Gizzi was in imminent danger of conviction for first de- gree murder. The trial resulted in .acquittal on November 3, 1925. After the acquittal the plaintiffs spent 10 days over period of some months in the defense of two civil actions, one brought by the estate of Gaudiosi and one by the widow, each claiming $25,000 dam- ages.
 One of the suits was defeated by the plaintiffs on demurrer and in the other the plaintiffs suc- ceeded in getting the damages claimed reduced from $25.000 to $10.O00 with q final settlement out of court. At this point. Alt torney Charles Hamilton of New Haven entered the case as counsel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08
VALUABLE JEWELS STOLEN

Darien, Jan 8-(UP)-Theft of $12,OOO worth of jewels from the home of Charles R. Lea at Buffers island was disclosed today when po- lice announced they were seeking Satoris Gun ningham, Negro butler, who disappeared from the Lea home last Wednesday, just before the robbery Lea discovered the jewels missing when he prepared to take them to New York city to place them in safe deposit box while his family was in Florida
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08
CONGRESS WILL
 BACK PRESIDENT
 IN HIS PROGRAM
Overwhelming Sup DOT t From Both Sides Will
 Be Accorded Him
BY H. 0. THOMPSON

United Press Staff COPresp0ndentl
 Washington, Jan. g. UP)- Overwhelming support of President Roosevelt was indicated today in Q survey of sentiment among sena- tors and congressman at the end of the first week of the present session of congress.
 Disagreement with certain as poets of the presidents policies was expressed here and there. But democrats and republicans alike testified to Mir. Rooscvelts person. al popullrity throughout the coun- try. They agreed that to oppose him vigorously now would be to fly in the face of public opinion.
 Comment of representative members of both houses:
 Senate Majority Leader Robin son: 1T think the president has justified. by the wisdom and dis erection of his actions. the, power given him by congress.
 Senate Minority Leader Me- Nary: "It seems to me that we have purchased the semblance or prosperity at an enormous cost.
 Senator Couzens, repn. Mich: T endorse the presidents reference (Continued on Page 9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08

ALllAt %U O AiOoRANess
 The climax of Frances greatest scandal since the Mississippi Bub. ble came dramatically. With po- lice, hot on his trail, Stavisky was unable to cross the Alps into Italy or Switzerland and possible free dom because of deep suows block ing the Alpine passes.
 Inspector Carpenter of the Surete General, after q fruitless search for Stavisky in the Alps around Chambery, was preparing to entrain for Paris when Chamo- nix residents. surprised by smoke coming from the chimney of villa , which had been unoccupied for months, notified police.
 Charpentier hastened to chamo- nix from Chambery with four gendarmes and two detectives. When the doorbell was unanswer- ed, they started smashing win- dow. A shot rang out.
 The invaders jumped through the window, battered down the bedroom door and found Stavisky on the floor with bullet in his head.
 The financier was taken to the hospital where his condition was described as critical.
 Owners of the villa insisted they did not rent 1t to Stavisky, who evidently forced entrance. He car ried a passport bearing the name of his masseur.
 A specialist was called from Bonneville to attempt to save Stay. isky's life by trepanning opera ton on his skull.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08
FINLAND WILL
 GET REWARD

Washington, Jan S-(U.P.) - Finland"s faithfulness in meeting all debt payments to date is to be rewarded by a material reduction of the Finnish governments debt to the United States, it was official ly indicated to-day.
 Acting Secretary of State Phillips revealed that he had been negotia- ting with the Finnish minister for some time. These negotiations have not bene concluded, but substan- tial progress has been made.
 Phillips declined to say whether it was proposed to reduce princi- pal, or interest, or both. Congress would have to approve such an agreement.
 The Finnish debt was original ly approximately $21,700.0O0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08
DIED OF HURTS

Whllo Plains, N, Y, Jan s--. fuW-Marlo ceachln, Ss' or rehrl street died today after hhn was struck by An automobile hriveh bf t)r Peter sspOHii0, Of ft ufreh' wleh avenue, stamford, Conn
 The physician was arrested on q lnehnienl charge 0f homicide and pnFoled, pnndlila all Inquest,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08

Meriden, Conn. Jan S-(UP)- Charged with being the driver of an automobile which fatally in- jured George Samler, 12, last Sat urday, Arthur G. Montague, 20. was held today on reckless driving and evading responsibility counts. He was alleged to have failed to stop after the fatality. His arrest resulted from another accident in which four persons were injured.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08
SCHOOL GIRLS MET DEATH

Bassfeld, Miss Jan 8-(UP)-Two school girls were killed instantly today when Missis- sippi Central passenger train crashed into school bus at the station here this morning About 15 others were injured, six seriously. The injured were taken to hospitals at Columbia and Hattiesburg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08
BISHOP JAMES CANNON ORDERED BY SUPREME. COURT TO FACE TRIAL
Reform Leader of Methodist Church, Who Bitterly Fought Alfred E. Smith in 1928, Accused
 of Corrupt Practices

Washington Jan 8-(UP)-Bishop James Cannon, Jr, leader of the Methodist Episcopal church South must stand trial charges of violating the corrupt practices act in the 1928 presidential campaign the supreme court ruled to-day
 The court upheld indictment, charging Cannon and his secretary Miss Ada L. Burroughs with failure report contributions to their campaign against Alfred E. Smith,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08
CONFER wIVII JONES

vvashingt0n, Jan R-- tupD--i iiop- ensaninllvon of the HonlIllenthi Iis Iinnlh Hank ~ Trust Co Of ChlenNo nnnfnrren today with Jesse j0nea, nhalrmnn Of tho Reconsideration iris llanea corporation or policies ef inc llsnk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08
SEVENTY.THREE WERE KILLED

Kyoto, Japan, Jan 8-(UPl-Seyenty-threee persons were killed and more than lOO injured today when platform at the KyotO ra!fway sta- tion collapsed, More than 1000 persons were on tha station nlakfovm when t gave way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08
Banker m French
 Scandal Tried To Commit Suicide
Trapped By Police in His Villa at Chamonix, He Fired Bullet Into His fiead-They Are Trying
 to Save Him

Chamonix France Jan 8-(UP)-Alexander Sacha Stavisky head of the defunct Credit Municipal Bayonne whose failure has caused national scandal shot himself in the head to-day when trapped by police in outlying villa of Charnonix
 At first believed dead but doctors detected faint breathing after the shooting and worked desperately L.. ..~4c knc~ al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. Jan. S--(UP)--The treasury net balance for Jan. 5th. was $S54, ,S05, ,G76.27
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-08
Markets At Q Glance

Stocks dull and irregular in narrow range. Bonds irregular; governments weak. Curb stocks firm; mining shares strong. Chicago stocks steady. Call money per cent. Foreign exchange lower. Wheat up slightly; corn and oats stendy. Cotton holds gaIns of more than so cents bale Rubber Of 2 t0 i6 points,
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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-27
CITATION FOR HEARING ON PETI.
TION TO SELL MORTGAGE,
OR LEASE LAND

ESTATE OF EARL F. KELLER
State of Minnesota. County of Pine, IS.
IN PROBATE COURT
In the Matter of the Estate of Earl
F. Keller, Ward.
The State of Minnesota. to all per-
sons interested in the sale of certain
lands belonging to said ward.
The petition of NielSine Keller, as
representative of the above named
ward. being duly filed in this court
representing that it is necessary and for
the best interest of said estate and Of
all interested therein that certain lands
of said ward described therein be sold
and praying that license be to her
granted to sell the same.
NOW. THEREFORE,, You and each
of you, are hereby cited and required to
show cause. If any you have. before this
court. at the Probate Court Rooms, in
the Court House in Pine City. County
of Pine. State of Minnesota. on the 7th
day of January, 1885, at one o'clock
P. NJ why the prayer of said petition
should not be granted.
WITNESS, The Judge of said court,
and the seal of said court. this 5th day
of December, 1884.
Court SeaD ROBERT WILCOX.
Judge of Probate Court.
L. H. blackjack.
Attorney for Petitioner.
dec. 1920