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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
MEXICO ARRESTS
 LABOR LEADERS

Mexico City, Dec. 21-(UP)-Po- lice today held four followers of Luis N. Morones, former Mexican labor leader who returned with for mer President Plutarco Elias Gales last. week, and quantity of arms and ammunition found in homes belonging to Morones.
 There was no confirmation, how ever, for reports that rebellious movement was being prepared, with New Years day set as the date for a general outbreak against the ad- ministration of President Lazaro Cardenas.
 Followers of the former Mexican labor leader and ex-presi6ent of the regional confederation of Mexican workerzF@ere arrested late last night They Included two of Mo- roness secretaries. a. doorman and a clkuffeur.
 Police confiscated 20 machine runs and 60 rifles besides a Quanti- k of ammunition which they found b fnouses owned by Marones. Fol- lowing the search, Morones re- ceive6 newspapermen at Gales home here and said the arms dated from tzze Adolf0 de La Huerta rev- olution of 1923.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
JOHN I. HULL IS
 FACING PRISON

Boston, Dec. 21.-(UP).-John T. Hull of Leominster, son of John c. Hull, director of the sale of securi- ties division of the Massachusetts public utilities department, was convicted today on five counts of larceny involving a total of about $33, 1000.
 On two other counts Hull was ac- quilted.
 His co-defendant, Andrew Jensen, Jr., of Swampscott was acquitted on all seven counts.
 The verdicts were returned by Su- perior Judge Joseph A. Sheehan af- ter a jury-waived trial. Sentence will be imposed on Hull Jan. 2l.
 Hull and Jensen formerly carried on a brokerage business in Boston under the name of Andrew Jensen company. Hull was convicted on charges of having taken stocks and bonds from various persons to ex- change for different bonds, and of having failed to deliver the new bonds.
 Victims of the alleged larceny were: Cambridge Visiting Nurses association, $l2,6O0; Charles F. Top ham, Cambridge, $8,000; Ida M Graham, Woburn, $l0,000, and Stan- wood H. Cook. $3.000s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
SEN. CULHANE IS
 ON DANGER LIST
Stricken Thursday Night With Heart Attack Is
 Battling for Life

Senator George T. Culhane, who was stricken with sudden heart attack Thursday night, remained on the danger list at St. Marys hos pital today. Yesterday afternoon Dr. Wilder Tileston of New Haven joined the group of local doctors at- tending the well known legislator.
 St. Mary's hospital officials stated this morning that Senator Culhane's condition was unchanged. He was removed to the hospital yesterday morning. Besides Dr. Tileston, Sem ator Culhane is being attended by Dr. Richard J. Hinchey, Dr. Charles H. Audet and Dr. Patrick J. Brennan.
 News of the sudden illness of Sem ator Culhane spread throughout the state yesterday and evoked many expressions of hope that he will re- cover soon. During the 1885 ses- sion of the legislature the local man played a prominent part in the ac- tivities of the senate. He gained statewide prominence in his success full fight to take closed bank receiv- erships out of the hands of private firms and individuals. The state bank commissioner must now handle all such cases.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
ETHIOPIANS ARE
 WINNING AGAIN
Send Report of Victory
 Over Italian Force; Captured Guns

Addis Ababa, Dec. 21.--An impor- tant Ethiopian victory in the vest ern Scire region of the northern front was reported officially today.
 Philippians captured two Italian positions, with 10 tanks, 28 machine guns, two motor trucks, two auto- mobiles and seven Italian white sol- diers, the communique asserted.
 There were persistent reports that Makale, chief town of the Ital- ian front line, had been recaptured. Ohicials doubted this bus said 1t was flnown there was fierce fighting all along the northern front, partic- ularly northward and westward of Makale.
 The advance guard of Ras Aya- leu. entrusted with the defense ot the western part of the frontier, extending to the Sudan. was saio to have attacked the Italians 50 miles west of AkSum.
 Was Deadly Battle
 A deadly battle, in the words of the communique, left the Philippians in possession of the two Italian poe sitions and it was implied that Ras Ayaleu's victory was complete. The Italians were driven back. it was asserted.
 Casualties were said to have been most heavy.
 Palace officials here expressed be-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
HEAVY EXPORTS
 MADE TO ITALY

Washington, Dec. 21 (UP)-A heavy increase in exports of many basic war materials to Italy was dis closed today in department Of con- merce statistics.
 Total exports and imports of the United States were sharply up as compared with November, 1884, and with October, 1885. November ex- ports were $269, 100000. Imports were $168, 900.
 Exports of petroleum and petro- leum products to Italy in November were valued at $l,252. .542, compared to $1 ,066, ,625 in October. Shipments of petroleum to Italian Africa in November were $45l, ,348 compared to $ll8, I26 in October.
 Exports of raw cotton to Italy in November were $S,830,898 against $S, ,42S, ,987 in the previous month.
 Increased shipments of automo- factures, steel plates and numerous piles, tractors, rubber and manu- machine tool items further the Italian industrial activity in con- nection with her African military operations. Iron and steel scrap shipments declined about one-third
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
NURSES INSPECT MANY CHILDREN
Almost Quarter of Million Examined in Schools
 of City

Almost a quarter of million in- spections were made among the school children Of Waterbury dur ing the past year by health depart ment nurses, report issued today shows. The city's IA nurses conduct ed total of 208, ,887 inspections ex- elusive of consultations, eye exam nations, home visits and SO forth. Health Officer Dr. E. J. Godfrey to- day paid tribute to the members of the health departments school nurses staff.
 In addition the nurses performed extensive welfare work and attend ed many venereal diseases clinic ac- tivitieS.
 Names of Nurses
 The fourteen nurses are Stella Belanger, Mary Bowling, Anne Der win, Mary Grady, Amelia Gumpper Mary Kinnane, Nellie Kenney, Mary Monagan, Julia Guile, Agnes Shee- hey, Anne Shea, Bessie Shea, Nellie Strong and Isabelle Wilson. Two oi the nurses listed served only as sub. stitutes when the regular appoint ees were on leaves of absence.
 Besides the 2O8,887 inspections the nurses conducted 34,872 consult tations and gave eye examinations to 19,75l school children. It is no- ticeable in the report that out of the 19,751 children examined for eye conditions, 2,368 were found to be suffering from defective vision. The nurses also rendered 1,042 first aid treatments in the schools dur ing the year and referred the fol- lowing for treatment as follows: Dentists, 2,558; dispensary, 709; own physicians, 553. During the year 2,958 children were weighed and measured by the nurses.
 At Open Air School
 Examinations were also held at the open air school weekly and cod liver oil was given daily to many school children who were under nourished. The nurses also assisted the doctors who acted as medical inspectors in the schools with phy- sical examinations, vaccinations,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
BIG DAMAGES ARE AWARDED TO M. O'BRIEN Compensation That May Figure Up to $7,OOO By
 Commissioner Lynch SHELL PETROLEUM co.
 DEFENDANT IN CASE Award Made Despite Fact Plaintiff Broke One of
 COmpany's Rules

Michael O'Brien, 61, of " Eastwood avenue is awarded compensation that may reach nearly $7,OO0 against the Shell Eastern Petroleum Products, Inc, in a finding based on issues unusual in compensation cases, by Com missioner James M. Lynch in the local court today. An enploye of the respondents station at East Main and Cole streets, O,Brien was cross- ing East Main street to change a large bill when hit by an automo- bile and severely injured.
 Injured at His Job
 The commissioner rules that the was injured while in the course of his employment and awards the man weekly payments
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
DELAY DECISION IN $10,000 CASE
U. s. Circuit Court of Ap- peals Heard Tax Suit
 of Waterbury

Decision was reserved by the United States circuit court of ap- peals following a hearing on the tax appeal case of the City of Water bury against the Beardsley and Wolcott Manufacturing company yesterday in New York. The ap- peal involves a $10,000 penalty tax on property of the company in Wa terville and is taken from an ad- verse ruling against the city by Judge Carroll c. Hincks in the U. s. district court of Connecticut.
 Taxes amounting to approxi- mately $30,000 are owed the city by the company since 1890. The pay- ment of these taxes was one of the big questions during the civil re- ceivership of the company in the local superior court.
 When trustee $ were appointed to succeed Receiver James R. Sheldon, under the provisions of the new federal bankruptcy act, the tax question again was raised. In ad- dition to the face amount of the taxes, the nine per cent so called penalty" tax was added, making the total amount due, about $40,- 900.
 The trustees brought a petition to the federal court asking that the penalty tax be knocked off on the ground 1t could not be applied un- der Section 77b of the new bank ruptcy act. Judge Hincks upheld the trustees after hearing the issues.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
GREAT BRITAIN ASKED FOR HELP
Other Nations Disposed to Give Aid If Italy
 Makes Attack
By FREDERICK KUH

(COpyr1ght lSS5 py Uniteu FTe8St
 London, Dec. Great Britain was believed to possess defi- mite assurances of support from the Mediterranean powers today m event of any attack on her by Italy It was indicated that Britain asked for these assurances, and received them, early this month-before Sir Samuel Hoare went to Paris toi negotiate Italian Ethiopian peace proposals with Premier Pierre Laval. It was disclosed yesterday in diplomatic quarters that Britain had asked assurances of Frances Spain, Greece, Jugoslavia and Tur-| key. But, strangely, the disclosure had been already on the floor Of the house of commons, along with the news that assurances had been received.
 Chamberlain Sprang It
 Neville Chamberlain, chancellor of the exchequer, made the disclos- ure in winding up debate in tho house of commons late Thursday night. His statement was reported yesterday by the United Press.
 Chamberlain said the government had not only asked the assistance of France in the event Britain was attacked in the Mediterranean but had asked also the assistance ok other Mediterranean powers.
 That this important revelation was generally overlooked, was due to the lateness of the hour at which Chamberlain spoke and the para mount interest that attached to the earlier speeches of Sir Samuel Hoare and Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin.
 Importance of Request
 The importance of the British re- quest was increased by the fact that Sir Samuel Hoare seems to have
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
SERCT. CRONAN
 DIES AT HOME
One of the "Old Guard" in Police Dept
 38 Years on Force

Another of the "old guard" of the city's police department, Sergt. Thomas J. Cronan, 73, died at 6:55 this morning at his home, 50 John- son street. Pneumonia, which set in after a cold, claimed the life of the popular officer, one of the few finest" who had survived the years since the turn of the century with the police department. He had been off duty only since Dec. l.
 Tom" Cronan had been a police man for just few days less than 38 years, and had served during his early years in the department as 8 patrolman with Superintendent Jos eph H. Mclean. When Sergt. Cro-an first entered the depart ment, he served under Chief George M. Egan. Later. he served under Supt. George M. Beach, and during recent years under Supt. Mclean He had been an officer since Dec. l, 1921. At first he served as platoon sergeant, but during the past six years he had been on special duty at the railroad station.
 Supt. Mclean Pays Tribute
 "Sergt. Cronan was one of our best officers, declared Supt. Joseph H. Mclean today. He was one oi the men of the old school, disci- plinarian, but kind to his men. From the day that he became patrol man, on Dec. 29, 1897, until his death, he had been a fine exam C of what a good policeman should be. We older men will miss him so will the entire department"
 Former Supt. George M. Beach
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
Final Ne1vs Flashes
ITALIANS GIVE UP GOLD

New Britain, Conn, Dec 21.-(UP)-Ital- ians here following in the footsteps of the queen of their mother country were today contributing gold trinkets to be smelted and sent to Italy to aid in the campaign in Ethiopia. Many rings, bracelets, pendants. watches and chains were be- ing given. Following statewide move, more than 125 Italians here have had their names at tached to the huge cablegram of cheer being pre- pared for sending after the holidays to Premier Bento Mussolini.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
Statesmen or Europe WiH Be More Careful
Disaster That Overlook Diplomats of France, Great Britain Will Be Good LessOn-Futme of East
 Africa Cannot Be Predicted
By COLLIER FORD United Press Cable Writer)

Peace plans to settle the Italo- Ethiopian war are dead and buried but not forgotten.
 Following the disaster which overlook Premier Pierre Laval of France and Sir Samuel Hoare ot England in their efforts to find a solution to the conflict, British and French statesmen will move very carefully in the future before risk ing their diplomatic downfall. Sir Samuel Hoare today is political corpse, a sacrificial victim to British face-saving tactics.
 Laval still holds his post in France but it is with weakened hand due to the loss of radical so- cialist support. Apparently the stocky little premier will pull through the political crisis safely, but with his reputation as a diplo- matic negotiator severely battered.
 Back Where It Was
 The situation then is back where it was two weeks ago-with two prominent exceptions. The possibili- ties of peace being proposed again within the near future are remote. The threat of an oil embargo has lost its terrors in general case of amnesia, conveniently experienced when the oil penalty became in- convenient.
 What does the future hold in East Africa? Premier Benito Mus solini will have to throw his mili- tary machine into the highest speed of which it is capable if he wishes to beat the early rains which will be starting in about another month. Otherwise, he may as well resign himself to a slow campaign of at triton that will prolong the war for another year.
 Italy Has Gone Slow
 The progress of Italy's soldiers has been less than remarkable. In addition to the dangers of climate
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
MOTHER LOSES
 LIFE IN RESCUE
Returned to Her Burning Home, But Died With
 Her Daughters

Warwick, R. T., Dec. 21.-(UP)- A mother sacrificed her life in a vain effort to save two daughters today when flames destroyed their two-story cottage in the Bayside section.
 The victims were Mrs. Gladys Barrett, 36, Mildred, 2, and Gladys, 8.
 The father, Joseph Barrett, 38, rescued two sons, Wallace, IA, and Earle, Il. He was rescued by the sons a few minutes later when he rushed back into the burning house in an attempt to save his wife. He had reached the foot of the staircase to the second floor when he col- lapsed. The boys dashed in and dragged him out.
 Dashed Into Flames
 Mrs. Barrett had fled to safety when the fire was first discovered. When she realized her two daughters were trapped in their bedroom on the second floor, she dashed back into the house.
 She fought her way through roaring flames and dense smoke to the bedroom of the girls She reach- ed the side of the youngest daugh- ter when she collapsed. Her body was found by the side of little Mill dred. The body of Gladys was found a short distance away in the same room.
 Barrett Failed in Rescue
 Barrett made an heroic effort to rescue his wife. He had reached the foot of the staircase leading to the second floor when back draft sent the flames roaring down
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
GLAZED STREETS WERE HANDICAP
Real Touch of Winter Hit Waterbury Several
 Mishaps With Autos

A sharp cold spell this morning was the aftermath of q fine, wind- driven snowfall which came last night, and the snow and cold, com bined with glazed, slippery streets, to give the city a real touch of winter, which is still officially in the future. During the early morn- ing hours, the mercury dropped to 16 degrees above zero in the city. Thermometers in outlying sections showed marks as low as II and 12 above this morning
 The street department this n1orr- ing was busy continuing its work of sanding the streets, task begun yesterday afternoon. Despite the departments efforts, many motor ists last night found that some streets of the city were impossible of ascent.
 Several Mishaps
 The slippery going brought sev- eral mishaps, but there were no serious injuries reported. The only major accident last night took place on Washington street, near South Main street, when 8 truck skidded out of control, hit parked car and then hit car climbing the hilly street. The truck over- turned, thereby tanning up traffic along the detour made necessary by the construction work now un- derway on the South Main street bridge.
 Owners of Cars
 The truck was operated by Joseph Sciascia of 132 Charles street, and is owned by John DiChiara of 22 Railroad Hill street. The parked car which 1t hit is owned by Leslie while the moving car was driven by Nick Schandra of 789 North Main street. The truck and the two ears were badly damaged. The truck was found difficult to tow away. a heavy cable being broken as efforts were made to get the vehicle out of the roadway.
 Trolleys and buSses maintained close to normal service in the city, but busses on inter-city runs found the going difficult and were behind schedule most of the night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21

and the Ethiopian aCtack mas been held up seriously.
 I witnessed one of the bombings from high hill in the Uladdaje region. The planes swooped low, dropping bombs on an Ethiopian camp. Columns of smoke rose high in the air from the explosions and then fires broke out in the enemy lines.
 Many Philippians Killed
 Advices received at Italian head quarters indicate that many armed Ethiopians have been killed and much livestock has been destroyed upon which they were counting for food.
 The offensive planned by Desta is proceeding with marked slowness along the front of Upper Giuba where the Ethiopian troops are advancing towards the Italian lines. Italian planes are active with daily bombardments of the march- ing Ethiopian columns, flying low and and harassing their movements, causing serious losses. Italian air activity has forced the Ethiopia1as
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
YOUNG ROOSEVELT BETTER

Boston, Dec. 21.-(UP)-Kermit Roose- welt, IT,, of Oyster Bay, L. l., and William Apple ton Burnham, IT,, of Brookine, Harvard sopho- mores, have been discharged from Forest Hills hospital after treatment for injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Both suffered painful but not serious head hurts yesterday when their coupe, with Roosevelt at the wheel, skidded and hit tree in Jamaica Plain. Roosevelt is grand- son of the late President Theodore Roosevelt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
SENATOR BORAH
 TO GET BACKING
Plenty of Finances Should He Enter the Race
 for President
BY H. o. THOMPSON United Press Staff CorrespOndent)


 Washington, Dec. 21-(UP)-Ade- quate financial backing was assured today for the presidential candi- dacy of Senator William E. Borah. While the money has not been definitely pledged, it became appar- ent that Borah would not lack necessary campaign funds.
 While the money has not been definitely pledged, it became appar- ent that Borah would not lack necessary campaign funds.
 This development, coupled with a formal avowal by Borah that he would cooperate fully" with liberal forces choosing him as their candi- date, placed the Idaho veteran for the first time squarely on record as willing to contest the presidency with the present incumbent of the White House.
 Borah has not said in so many words that he is a presidential can- didate. But persons versed in the intricacies of politics asserted that his statement of yesterday reached the same end. Since to draw back now would be to break faith with those who have been given permis- sion to advance his name in state primaries.
 Poor Mans Candidate
 Borah has told intimates that he would not be able personally to fi- nance a campaign. He is not i'll league with the regular republican organization and could not call upon it for funds. He would like to repre- sent himself as a poor mans candi- date, relying solely on popular sup port for whatever public honors are accorded him.
 That is not 8 strictly accurate representation. Borah will have among his supporters republicans who are not Borah admirers but who believe that he is the only re- publican with sufficient popular ap- peal to stand a chance of defeating President Roosevelt. Those persons are willing to finance any endeavor
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known. He was credited with intro ducing the now universal system of raising the right arm to designate g strike.
 Born i'm Ohio
 Rigler, born at Massilon, Ohio, on May IS, 1882, was giant of a man. He weighed upwards of 270 pounds at the start of each season, but worked off some 20 to 30 pounds during the summer.
 As a young man he was a ma chinist but baseball fascinated him and he was drafted as umpire of the small Central Ohio League in which he served in 1904-05.
 One of the most amusing incl dents of his life occurred during his early service when he made a decision against the home team. The club manager raced in from deep center field. There were hot words but before blows were struck, the crowd swarmed onto the field and there was nd more play that
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21

Green Bay, Wis, December 2i - (UP) - Professor Leonard Keller, of Northwestern University's Crime Detection schozl. told an audience here that he would be glad to have a chance to give Bruno Richard Hauptmann, slayer of the Lindbergh baby, e lie detector test. Haupt- mann recently requested the test.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
Veteran Umpire, Charley RigLer, Dies Al Hospital
Succnmbed to Operation in Philadelphia This Morn= ing-Widow on Way to Death Scene -One
 of Finest Empires in Baseball History

Philadelphia, December 21 = (UP) = Charley Riger, veteran National League baseball umpire died today
 Rigler underwent operation for removal of brain tuor at the University of Pennsylvania hospital He failed to recuperate however and suffered respiratory collapse
 The former umpire lived at Northeast, Pa Hospital attendants said Rigler's widow was enroute here
 Rigler was one of the finest umpires baseball has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Dec. 21--(UP)--Couz ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year to Dec. 12s as compared with a year ago: This Year Expenses Last Yeax s3,6O6,632,225.47 $2,406,531. 10S.79
 Receipts
 $1,S24,652,9S2,56 $1,774.633. .S0b.z5 s1,7s1,s7s.242.91 $s.ssi.ss7. .s0o. .As s2,so4, so,515.ss ss.sls.sss.sso.si
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
HELD UP CEMETERY

Elmont, N. Y, Dec. 21.-(UP.- Police reported today that three bandits "held up cemetery" They got $1,300 from an office safe, then drove slowly through the cemetery's winding drives and escaped.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
BELGIAN MINISTER IS DEAD

Paris, Dec. 2I.-(UP)-BarOn Emile lib baud, 70, Belgian minister of state and former president of the Belgian chamber of deputies, died last night at his hotel. He came here Tues day.