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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-05
Lieutenant Governor

ERMAN-William Howard Westerman, age AS years, a resi- dent of Detroit, Mich, and formerly of Ansonia and Waterbury, died Saturday afternoon at the Water- bury hospital. MT Westerman was born in Torrington, the son of Will liam and Ina Andrus Westerman. He was employed by the American Brass Co some years ago. He was . lieutenant in the army overseas during the World war.
 He is survived by one son. Will ] liam Ross Westerman; one daugh- ter Janet Westerman, both of Rockford, III, and his parents, MT and Mrs William Westerman of Detroit; one brother, George West ei'man of Ansonia; three sisters, Mrs Idris Alderson of Waterbury, Mrs Rowland Hartley of Ansonia, and Mrs Franklin Batchelor of De- trOit.
 .ssThe body was taken to the AL dcrson funeral home, 70 Central aXenue where services will be con- ducted tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev Richard Hegarty will 0ficiate. Burial will be in Pine Grove cemetery, Ansonia.
 LOOMIS-Miss Julia A. Loomis died Saturday night at the home of her nephew, William L. Loomis, of 067 Willow street. She had resided iff this city for the past 40 years and was a member of the First Baptist church. She was one of ethe oldest members of the Naomi chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. she is survived by two nephews, William '. Loomis of this city and Clifford E. Loomis of Elmira, N. Y.
 1.-The body was taken to the Clark funeral home, 20 State street, from where the funeral will be held to- morrow afternoon at o'clock, Rev David P. Gaines officiating. Burial VIII be in Pine Grove cemetery.
 -COMIRY-William J. Comiry, of 269 Atwood avenue, died yesterday afternoon after brief illness. MT Comiry was a resident of this city 40 years, was a member of Wolcott grange and was employed by the Aanerican Brass Co.
 ~ He is survived by his wife, Ellen; dbrother, George D. Comiry; four sisters, Mrs Edward Martin of Carney, N. J., Mrs Julia Robil- lard and Mrs George O'Donnell of this city and Mrs James F. Bunny of Hollis. L. I.
 The funeral will be held on We'd pesday morning at 8:3O o'clock from the home to Sts. Peter and AauPs church. where a solemn Z mass of requiem will be celebrated. { Burial will be in Calvary ceme- zery.
 ADUVAL-Philip Duval, age 64 years, of A Kingsbury street, died St Mary's hospital yesterday aft ernoon after a brief illness. MT Duval was born in Canada and came to Waterbury 46 years ago, operating barber shop at South Main and Grand streets for 35 years. He was member of the St Jean Baptiste society, Court Cham
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-05
FUNERALS

The funeral of Miss Theresa D'Aversa was held this morning at 9:15 o'clock from the home 337 South Main street to Our Lady of Lourdes church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 10 o'clock by Rev Rocco Nardielli. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. The pallbearers were Michael Di- leonefi Charles Carpenter, Frank Perugini, Frank Infante, Domenic Capozzi, and Augustave Barone.
 The funeral of Mrs Hannah Me- Carthy Harmon will be held at S:15 o'clock tomorrow morning from the home, Al Baldwin street, with a solemn high Mass in st Francis Xavier church at g o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. The Daughters of Isa. bella will meet at 8 o'clock tonight in Hilbernian hall to take action on the death.
 The funeral of Percy Sansom took place at the Anderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, this aft- ernoon at o'clock. Burial was in the old Pine Grove cemetery with Rev Dr John N. Lewis officiating.
 Funeral services for Mrs Ger tha G. (Pearce) Hartley was held this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the Alderson funeral home. 70 Gen. tra1 avenue. Rev Dr John N. Lewis of St Johns Episcopal church off, ciated. Burial was in the old Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Thomas F. Gar very was held this morning at S:3O o'clock from the Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main street to St Patrick's church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev James Derwin of Cromwell, Conn, assisted by Rev William Wirkus. deacon. Rev Jos. eph !. Vale 7tiejus. sub-deacon and Rev Bernard Foster, master oi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-05
Treasurer

The dove of peace alovered joy fully above this noon as Town Chairman John H. Crary of the democratic party and Town Chair man Frederick w. Palomba of the republican party shook hands and chatted amiably.
 It was all 8 prelude to a special broadcast during the democrats noon edition of the air, with MT Crary and MT Palomba interview ed as to their views on the out come locally of the election tomor- row.
 Both town chairmen spoke over WATR delivering last minute mes- sages. to the supporters of their
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-05
Judge SlaDin s Ability Praised

In the excitement of the political campaign I hope hundreds of Waterburians, both democrats and republic cans, have not overlooked am office which i'm my opinion transcends iTl importance some of the so-called major posi- tions. In late years the office I have i'm mind has functiOned so efficiently that the general public, particularly members of the Waterbury Bar assOcia- tion who certainly appreciate the splendid qualifications of the incumbent, have regarded it as an institution which should be divorced from the biennial barrage of political gossip. I speak of the probate court and Judge Dennis J. Slavin. The court is a credit to the city, the. state and to the bar association. Judge Slavin is indeed a tribute to the d.,n1- ocratic party. In former years hundreds Oi republicans have not only indorsed and voted for him, but have urged hun- drcds of others to do likewise.
 Knowing the splendid rec ord of Judge Slavin and hav- ing experienced his kind, sym- pathetic and friendly consider ation in an hour of need. ap. preciating the sincerity of tic tributes paid him by his assoc ciatcs fin the legal profession and the local press from time to time, I hope the electorate of Waterbury and the probate district will give him such an impressive vote tomorrow that there will never Dc another contest for the position. Such ability should be recognized and safcgunisled for the hest interests of the community.
 Sincerely,
 A Young Democrat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-05

ceremonies. Rev Eugene Cryne was seated in the sanctuary. A special program of music was rendered by Miss Mary Rice, organist with Miss Marie Barnes and John Kelly as soloists. Burial was in old St Jos- eph's cemetery with committal ser- vices by Fathers Derwin and Wur- kas. The pallbearers were: M: J. Kitchen, F.. Fitzgerald. William Klobedanz, Burton Norton, Johc McDonald and Charles Kelly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-05
Democrats To Stage
 Rally, Band Concert
Duggan Square to Be Scene of Affair TOngilt-mOun'
 Carmel Holy Name Society to Meet
BROOKLYN NEWS

supper. During the evening danc- ing and entertainment was enjoy ed. Norbert Aleksis and his fonns Melodians provided the music.
 The entertainment features were presented by members of the cnolr directed by Professor Alexander Aleksis. A homeland supper was served by John W. Stokes, caterer
 The Sodality of Children of Mary of St Patrick's parish attenaeo Holy Communion in a body at tne 2 o;clock mass yesterday morning.
 The Holy Name Society of Mt Carmel church will hold a meet ing at the church this evening. An Inducements will be made cor- corning the building of a recrea- ton hall. Work on the project mas already ben started.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-05
.sTRUCK AND KILLED.

Bridgeport, Conn, Nov 5 CUP l-Michael Sullivan, 3S, was killed early today when struck by an automobile driven by Frank ". Moore. The latter, who said Sulli. van ran into the road in front of his car, was held on a reckless operation charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-05

respective parties and to the gener- al public.
 MT Crary urged continued Water. bury support of the principles o1 the democratic party and predicted a large majority for the entire ticket in the palloting in this ely
 MT Palomba said he believ.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-05
GALE HAS ARATED.

GALE HAS ABATED.
 New York, Nov 5-(UP)-Winds of gale velocity abated today after endangering shipping from Cape Hatteras to Maine. The wind at- tained a velocity of A miles an hour here. storm warnings were flown from Hatteras to Portland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-05
JUDGE MASCOLO HAS NEW LEGAL POSITION

Judge Edward Mascolo today re- ceived word that he has been ap- pointed to represent in a legal ca- pacity, Connecticut members of the second regional. board, brewing products division of the Alcoholic Beverage Wholesale Industry. Mo- tification came from Bejamin Levin of Pawtucket, R. l., chairman of the board and Hugh J. McMackin of Boston, executive secretary.
 Guatemala fears e beef short
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-05
Coligressnnan.at-Laree
OOMBkGHSuhWUeNbsAAA RITCHIE CHOSEN
 STATE PRESIDENT

Gregg Ritchie of this city was elected president of the Satte Older Boys conferefice at the business session of the 3bth annual confer- ence held Saturday at Middletown. Robert Stevenson of Haptford was named president; Douglas Wilson of Westport, second vice. president, and William Willard of Wiiliman- tic, secretary. Thirty-five boys from Waterbury attended the con ference.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-05
MASSES.

COSTELLO - A first anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated Wednesday morning at S:00 o'clock at the Immaculate Conception Church, for the repose of the Soul of the late Mrs Mary Costello.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-05
Crary, Palonba Meet
 In Radio Broadcast
Rival Town Committee Chairmen Express Views or
 TO-m0rrOw's ElectiOn-BOth Confident
Astoeney GeneEaI

ed that the republican showing to-
 morrow would surprise even the most optomistic members of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-05

The new $500,000 sewer of Firth, England. was choked recently by an old baby buggy wheel, which cost $335 to remove.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-05

GOODwIN-In this city, Nov 3rd, 1884, Mrs Cara (Clafk) Goodwin, of 63 Clinton St. Funeral this morn ing at il o'clock. Burial in Terry. vile.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-05

wEsTERMAN-In this city, Nov 3rd, 1884. William Howard Wester- man, of Detroit, Mich., formerly of this city. Funeral torIiorrow, after noon at BOO o'clock. Burial in Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-05

GALANTI-In this city, Nov srd, 1884, Mrs Filomena Galanti, of 1s Lawrence St. Funeral this morn ing at 9 o'clock, to Our Lady of MT Carmel Church. Burial in Cal vary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-05

KELLY-In this city, Nov 4th, 1884, Mrs Molly Mafaney Kelly, of IT Chestnut Ave. Funeral Wedne sday morning at 9:15 o'clock to St Margaret's Church. Burial in Cal- very cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-05

DUvAL-1n this city, Nov 3rd, 1884 Phillip .Duyal, of A KingsbHry St. Funeral Wednesday morning at Burial in Calvary cemetery.
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LOMMIs = Tn this city, Nov 3rd, 1a34, Miss Julia A. Loofnis. of 667 Willow St. Funeral tomorrow af- ternoon at 200 o'clock. Burial ih Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-05
DIED.

C0MIRY-.In this city, Nov 4th, wood Ave. Funeral Wednesday morning at 8:S0 o'clock, to SS. Peter and Paul's Church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-10-04
U. S. Navy Policy Seen
In STANDBY Selection
By International News Service

By International News Service
Definite indication to the rest
Of the world that the United
States intends to maintain its
"strong Navy" policy II the other
naval powers refuse to disarm,
was seen today in President
Roosevelt's selection of Admiral
William H. Standby, chief Of
naval operations, as the leading
naval member of the American
delegation to the preliminary
navy discussions in London.
The White House announced
Admiral Standby will accompany
Ambassador Norman H. Davis,
the disarmament expert, when he
sails next week for London to
hear what Japan has to say on
the naval situation.
Although Admiral Standby Is
known to be in favor of naval
disarmament, believing there Is
more surety of obtaining funds
to maintain a small rather than
a large navy, he strongly sup.
ports maintenance of a Navy at
full treaty strength.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-10-04
Fish Flees Tank
For Two-Hour
Stroll; Lives

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. IA
fish that ran" rs feet and then
held its breath, so to speak, for
two hours, stole the show at the
annual exhibition of the Golden
and Tropical Fish Society of
Philadelphia.
The show is being held at
Horticultural Hall, Paramount
Park.
At 1877 o'clock the other fish
were getting all the play and
the Charlie Paddock entry de.
cided it was time to do its stuff.
Backing into a corner of it's
tank, the fish made a head-long
rush and broke out piece of
glass.
The fish followed the glass
and landed running. At least it
was moving so fast by leaps and
wriggles that it evaded broken
field Of guards and spectators
and lodged under an eScritoire
in the corner.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-10-04
6, D. ?. ATTACKS
CIVIL SERVICE
''PLUNDER"
Change in District Policy
Becomes Factor in Fight
On Patronage Policy
BY EARL GOODWIN


The wholesale removal Of mos
Of the important jobs at the Dis
trict Building from the Civil Ser
vice requirements, which is upset
ting District employees, is slated tx
start q wide attack on the Admin
istration's policy of patronage.
Republican campaigners are try
ing to excite the voters by point
ing out that the Democrats are
using the Government as a sort
of plunderbund with which to pay
off political debts.
In fact. the Old Guard Republi
can platform in New York State
has one plank in it charging that
the Roosevelt administration has
"debauched the civil service"
A generation or two ago the
lineal ancestors Of these same Old
GuarderS in New York State and
elsewhere were sneering at the
reformerS who were working fol
merit system in the Government
and such brilliant reactionaries
as Editor Dana Of the New York
Sun always referred to it as the
Swivel Service"
General Attack Foreseen
But today the Republicans see
grave danger to the institutions
Of America by the tremendous
number Of Government jobs out.
side the civil service. It is quite
likely that there will be a uniform
attack on this phase Of the Ad.
ministration's governmental ma
chine, although it cannot be said
that the Republican party was
without the same fault, when in
power, II it be a fault.
The facts are that there are
more people on the Government
pay rolls and less in the civil
service than there were in the
middle months of 1892.
Today there are 66l, O94 on the
Government rolls, with 461,587 in
the civil service. But there are
1875, 507 Government employees not
in the civil service, and the Re.
publtcanS claim that most Of these
are Democrats, put on the pay
roll because they are Democrats
and for no other reason,
Two years ago there were $751;
231 Government employees, of
whom only 111,070 were outside
the civil service. These figures
mean that in two years the civil
service list has been reduced by
5,574 while the "grab-bag" list has
increased 88,437.
New Units Exempted
These were all in the established
branches and not in the newly
created emergency agencies Gre
ated without regard to the civil
service laws. These great agen-
cieS, the FERA, PWA and all the
other alphabetical offices were
pie" in every sense Of the word
to the political managers who had
a horde of clamorina voters for
every job created under the most
generous Administration the coun-
try has known.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-10-04
PLANS
DEFENSE AID
Continued from Page y

CONTINUED from Page y
"Britain's mastery Of the sea
was cOzened out Of us 1T con.
ferences by those who aim to
straiten the resources Of our
power"
Replying to Lord Lloyd, Mr..
Chamberlain admitted this
imperial defenSes have reached
the lowest level" and then
launched into his guarded revel
alton of the governments plans,
He ascribed the failure of dis
armament efforts to the fear of
nations that IF they disarm
other countries will Jump on them
and destroy them"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-10-04
Crank Letters Still
Confuse Kidnap Case

NEW YORK, Oct. 4 G.N.SO.
II kidnapped the Lindbergh
baby"
On an average of once a day
some state, local or Federal police
officer is confronted with this start
ling statement, Police Commits
sioner Louis j. Valentine, declared
today.
The arrest of Bruno Richard
Hauptmann has brought on the
CONTINUED on Page S, Col. ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-10-04
INSULT STOCK
DEALS Barred
7 D JURY
Magnate and is Associates
Knowingly Broke Law,
Prosecutor Says

CHICAGO, Oct. 4 G.N.SD.
United States District Attorney
Dwight H. Green today laid the
case Of Samuel insult and his 16
associates before a jury in Fed
eral court.
In a 28-page opening address the
Federal prosecutor declared:
"ThiS case is not complicated.
1t will require many witnesses
and voluminOus documents to
show all the ramificationS of
this scheme, but in the end you
will find it to be a simple con-
spiracy to Swindle, cheat and
defraud the public"
CASE SUMMARIZED
Speaking clearly, incisively,
without flourish or superfluous
gestures, Mr.. Green summed up
the results Of the Governments
years of investigation Of the In
sull collapse with the charge:
Each defendant had some
part to play in a gigantic scheme
whereby thousands of people
were induced to invest millions
of dollars in this company by
means of false and fraudulent
representations.
Each of the defendants at
the time he was carrying out his
part in the scheme had the
definite knowledge that the true
facts with respect to the value
of the common stock of this
corporation were being with
held from the public, and that
the people generally were being
induced to purchase this stock
at artificially inflated prices by
means Of representations and
promises as to its due worth and
value, which were absolutely
false and misleading.
These defendants made a
wholesale use of the United
States mail in carrying out this
scheme TO defraud as set forth
in each and every count Of the
indictment"
Samuel insult. sitting with his
son, occasionally cupped hand
to his ear to catch the words
falling so distinctly from Mr..
Green's lips. His wife. who also
was in court, raised lorgnette
in her gloved hand.
Jurors Business Men
The jurors, all business men in
q small and modest way, listened
earnestly to the prosecutions
denunciation of the men he
termed the elmer ring" of a
commercial regime staggering in
it's ramifications.
In order to keep control OF the
Corporation Securities Corpora
ton, Mr.. Green declared the
insult family and Halsey, Stuart
and Company each put 100000
shares of common stock Of the
new corporation into voting
trust which named Samuel insult,
his son and Harold l.. Stuart as
voting trustees. He added:
"In other words the common
stock that the insult family re-
ceived at a cost to them of a
little over $150,OOO would have
cost the public over $28,OOO,OOO,
and further, gentlemen, the
million shares that HalSey,
Stuart and Company received
for nothing would have cost
the public over $25,OOO,O00."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-10-04
BUREAU STAFF
DEPLETE
CHARGE
N. F. F. E. President Declares
Plan to Use Navy Officers
Opposes Public Interest

Blame for inadequate inspec
ton Of marine vessels by Govern
ment inspectors was attributed
to the depletion Of the staff o.
the United States Bureau of Navi
cation and Steamboat Inspection
caused by the economy act, in 6
statement issued today by Luther
C. Steward, president Of the Ma
tional Federation Of Federal EN-
ployes.
Attacks Roper Plan
In the same statement he urgec
the upbuilding Of the bureau as
the way to greater marine Sc
curity," instead Of the adoption
of the proposal of Secretary Of
Commerce Roper to employ
American naval officers to inspect
vessels. He said:
'It must be stated that the
plan (Of Mr.. Roper Is def
nitely opposed to the public in
tereSt, and is q .ShOrt-slghted
answer to the tragic problems
indicated by the Moro Castle
disaster"
He explained that he does moi
question the good intentions .oi
Secretary Roper in making the
proposal nor the patriotic willing
ness Of the naval officers to dc
the work, but asserted:
'"The way to greater marine
security is to upbuild this 1.-THE
u, s. Bureau Of Navigation and
Steamboat InspectiOn) bureau,
the staff Of which was depleted
BY ill-adviSed So-called economy
legislation.
"The bureau was established
for the specific purpose Of safe
guarding lives and property ut
sea. 1t has done its work eff
GENTLY and well over . long
period of years. 1t is note
worthy, as q commentary on cur
rent Federal personnel practice,
that Dickerson N. Hoover, for
many years the distinguished
and eminentIy qualified chief Of
the Bureau of Steamboat Inspec-
ton, recently was denoted to
make way for q political ap-
pOintee.
"The activities of the Bureau
Of Navigation and Steamboat
Inspection have been hampered
by curtaiIed appropriations, de-
pleted StaffS and vastly in
creased duties.
MORE MEN NEEDED
"The Bureau Of Navigation
and Steamboat Inspection is
composed Of a trained and quail
fled group Of workers. Their
ranks should be augmented
by men similarly trained and
qualified.
The use Of men from an
other branch Of the Federal SER
vice can be regarded only as .
measure adopted without . full
understanding Of the character
Of duties to be performed; and,
furthermore, without q long
range view Of the kind Of q Fed.
eral agency which must be en-
trusted with those duties, and
Of the degree Of strength it
should be accorded by adequate
appropriations"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-10-04
:JUGOSLAVIA

BELGRADE, Oct. AT a meet
ing here today of Austrian mon
archists, Friedrich Wizsner, a Lee
gitinist leader, announced that
Duke Max Of Hohenberg had be-
gun negotiations with the Vienna
government for a return of the
Hapsburg property sequestered by
it. The archduke is the son Of
Archduke Francis Ferdinand, who
was assassinated at Serajevo in
1914.