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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-14
HOME LOAN BANK
 BOARD REPORTS

Washington, Feb 14 --(UP)-- The federal Home Loan Bank board, which the new deal estab- lished to save the homes of de- precision victims, reported to con- gross today it's business increased 20 fold in 1884.
 It's four subsidiaries, including the Home Owners Loan Corpora ton, The Home Loan Bank system. the Federal Savings and Loan asso- citation and the Federal Savings x Loan Insprance Corporation, arc booming. The report indicated that further appropriations must H forthcoming soon if the govern' ment is to keep the sheriff away from the door of many distressed home owner.
 Loans of the 1T. 0. l.. C., which totalled little more than $1OO,- OO0,000 at the end of 1883, had reached $2,442,7G9, a year later. the report continued, while repay ments by borrowers were averag- ing $375,OO q day. 5c
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-14
TWO STARS WILL
 MAKE PICTURES

Hollywood, Feb 14-UP)-S Indications that Charles Chaplin and Mary Pickford are gradually withdrawing from the field of act- ing were seen today after the famed comedian and actress signed contracts with United Artists stu- dio to produce pictures.
 Chaplin disclosed he intends to make a picture with Paulette God dard starting as soon as he hn- ishes a comedy in which both he and Miss Goddard are appearing. The noted pantiminist still expects to make an occasional picture with himself as the star.
 Mary probably will start produc- ing soon after her present radio engagement ends. The demand for pictures of the type she appeared In led schenck to offer her the contract. sf ys
 The versatile actres has just completed a novel and play adapted from the book. 4
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 increasing numbers until 1o:2s p. m. for the signal. ..-.t That was six minutes before the jury--the faces of it's members ashen-filed into the box in the smoke filled room 1t had left more than II hours before. It was at least 10 minutes before the prisoD- er--calmer than his peers-learn- ed he was doomed to death.
 Outside, watched by alert squads of state policemen, were the thou sands eager to cheer 6 verdict of guilty; ready to lament the un- expected news that Hauptmann had beer acquitted. Within a small narrow room filled with exhibits the mute evidence produced in more than six weeks of trial were eight men and four women seeking an answer to the greatest problem of their lives.
 ThaUwas why one group entered the courtroom with pale faces and worp bodies, and why another stood in the streets and cheered tolling of a bell that has sounded for the past TOT years every time a verdict was reached, l. et 7,
 The bell sent one crowd into q frenzy of jubilation. To the other it was a reminder that 1t had de- cided that a-. mans life was for feited for life. & Js
 The mob in front of the court room dIssipated it's strength, vigor and number half an hour after it became known that Hauptmann had been convicted. The jury car rted its vote back to the Union ho- tel and to bed. lSs
 There won't be much sleep to- night for my people," q bailiff as signed to watch the jury said. hard" . <
 When the tumult was at Its height in the streets, the echo of wild cheering was heard by Haupt- mann, few hundred feet away in his cell. The convicted man lis tened in silence. His guard of four state troopers also listened in si- lence. g5f .% z
 Within a few minutes the crowd began to disperse. An hour after the verdict was read only a few hundred remained in the streets. 7
 For the jury which sat through six weeks of testimony. 1t was a different story Each felt marked by the event of the night. Each felt that he or she destined to be known, not as Charles Walton or Rosie Pill, but as member of the jury that convicted Hauptmann. e,
 The jury, under heavy police guard, marched across the street to it's quarters in the hotel. There were attempts at levity that fell fiat. Someone in the jury quar- ters turned on the victrola, but the effort was not apprcciated--the jury was in no mood for music.
 This mood soon wore off. The ho- tel management sent up pitchers, of beer. the makings of highballs, trays of sandwiches. An hour after the verdict, the jurors were sing ing. They sang, talked to relatives, and finally at a. m. retired.
 What their thoughts were no one knows. Outsiders heard no com mcnt. Undoubtedly they went 10 bed thinking over and over again that they had demanded a life for life; of stolid. ashen faced prisoner standing up, of the word guilty" guilty" guilty" echoine through the deathly silence of the old courtroom.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-14
JAPAN CONFERS
 WITH SOVIETS

Tokyo, Feb 14-(UP)-Japanese and Russian displomats today be- gan a series of conferences planned to adjust outstanding problems separating the two nations and casting war shadows over the Far East.
 Recognition of Monchukuo, final transfer of the Chinese Eastern Railway to Manchukuo, the Japan es fishing leases in Russian waters. oil leases in Saghalien, border problems, and extra territoriality in Manchukuo were believed subjects of the discussions.
 Foreign Minister Koki Hirota for Japan and Soviet Ambassa dor Konstantin Yurenev are the prin- ciral conferees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-14
Many Hearings Set.

Many Hearings Set.
 Next Thursday the committee on cities and b0roughs will consider the bill amending the charter of the HilIcrest Fire district. It ex- cmpts houses in the district on the Waterbury side of the sMiddlebury- Waterbury town line from the dis trict.
 The Oakville Fire district incor- poratiop bill will be heard by the same committee on February 26.
 On Wednesday, Feb 27, the com- mittee on claims will hear the bill of Rep John D. Thoms of Water bury relmbursing Florence D. Ec- cles, court stenographer, to the amount of $57 for services given the states attorneys office in the Waterbury City court.
 Of interest to Veterans of For eign Wars is the bill of Rep An- thony Telesca of Torrington ex. empting V. F. w. homes from tax.l- ton. The G. A.. F, and American Legion homes are now exempt by law. Tho finance committed will consider the measure.
 Before the committee on public health and safety a bill restoring the right to practice medicine and surgery to Michael M. J'Antbony of Waterbury will be heard next Tuesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-14
GRAIN TRADER
 CUTTEN BANNED


 Washington. Feb 14 4-- (U.P) - Arthur w. Cutten's spectacular grain trading career was halted by government order to-day when the grain futures commission instruct cd all contract markets to refuse him trading privileges for two years beginning March l. Cutten, Chicago trader, was charged with violating the grain futures act by concsealing operations in an at- tempt to manipulate prices. The order followed meeting of the commission Tuesday at which 1t reviewed the evidence presented at hearings here and in Chicago. The commission consists of Attorney General Homer s. Cummings, Sec retary of Agriculture Henry A. Wal lace and Secretary of Commerce Daniel C. Roper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-14
HAUPTMANN WAS
 STRICKEN DUMB

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 Later, he lay down on the cot for a nap.
 Reilly Predicts Fight
 Pennington, N. J., Feb 14.-(UPt Bruno Richard Hauptmann clung with the tenacity of desperation to : day to hope that the higher courts would nullIfy the sentence of death fin the electric chair. imposed Gn him for the murder of the Lind bergh baby.
 Bruno Is a long way from the electric chair" Edward J. Reilly, chief of defense counsel, said .'i commenting on appeal of the sen- tence-death in the week of March 1S-passed on the pale and rigid German carpenter last night by Justice Thomas w. Trenchard, az ter receiving the verdict of guilty without mercy from the jury of four women and eight men.
 We've got plenty to work on and we haven't given up by any means.O
 For Hauptmann, restiessly. pac- Ing his cell. this day was out wardly like almost every other he has npent in the Hunterdon couu- ty lall, k.
 Bui inwardis. hia guards report.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-14
Communists Angry


 Hartford, Conn.,, Feb. 14.-(UP) Charges of 6 fred herring cam. paign" were hurled by communists appearing before the general as. sembly judiciary committee to pro. test enactment of a law providing heavy fines and imprisonment oi persons convicted of conspirina against or encouraging overthrow of the state or national govern. ments. ''.,t,
 The bill was sponsored b, Archibald E. Stevenson, New Canaan, counsel for the Nationa Civic Federation, who declared the pending report of the progression committed Investigating Nazi ac. tivitics in this country, would show the need of the proposed leg. islation."
 Stevenson recommended penal. ties of $5,000 fine or 10 years in prison, or both, for any person con. spring, teaching or participating in gatherings advocating forcible conduct against the government.
 Socialists protested the measure as restricting free speech, but com munists, led by Isado Wofsky, New Haven, candidate for governor last 'skl charged the issue q "red her. ring Campaign to divert attention from unemployment and other i'm portant legislation"
 Wofsky. admonished by the chail to refrain from making fred speeches" asserted the bill 'pari of the fascist organization disclosed by Smeclcy Butler. It would paral. ize strikes and is presumabl, against the communists but in real. ity against the majority of work. ers."
 You're pretty smart" said Chairman J. Kenneth Bradley.
 You bet" snapped Wofsky, 6 veritable fire-eater.
 Bradley questioned the need oi such Q law.
 Have we any soap box speakers in Connecticut?" he asked.
 Yes, sir, right here," shouted Sen. Albert E. Eccles, Bridgepori socialist. If were not q soar boxer I wouldn't be here"
 Eccles. however, said he was op. posed to the bill as unnecessary.
 stevenson was given ten days within which to file briefs contain. ing concrete evidence of an organ. ized plot to overthrow the govern ment.
 The display of spirit shown over the Stevenson bill was in sharp contract to the mild hearing held on the labor department proposal to extend its authority with regard to prosecution and institution of civil actions against employers to recover withheld wages.
 The hearing, late yesterday. wal unanimous for support of the bill
 Short Session.
 Hartford, Conn.,, Feb 14--(UP) -The general assembly today held q ten minute session and adjourn. ed until Tuesday after disposine of a handful of minor matters.
 Until committees have concluded hearings and released their reports in volume on more than 1900 bills awaiting action, the work of ths senate and house almost will bs negligible.
 The house today rejected e hall dozen measures, among them bil to tax gasoline used fin motorboati to help pay for harbor improve, ments and another to provide { single judge and prosecutor for thu Bridgeport city court.
 The senate received a number ol favorable reports and tabled biiIi for printing on tho calendar.
 They included measures to pro. hildt employment of minors undeI f6 years: penalties for imperHonat' Ing q state policeman; raising ( committee to observe the eOvth an
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-14
'ATTO ORNEY TRAURIG
 ADDRESSES LIONS

Attorney Ma Traurig addressed members of the Lions club at the luncheon meeting held today at The Elton. MT Traurtg discussed current problems of the real estate business. It was announced that the zone meeting at which interna- tional officers of the organisation will be present, will be held at The Elton Thursday. March 14. Colonel William J. Shannahan will speak on Washington and Lincoln at'next weeks meeting. @
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-14

(COntlnueQ rom Rage 1.) commended the person tax of $2 q year be replaced by a $2 "old age tax" with no one eligible for ex- emption.
 On the basis of the state's last election returns, 1t was estimated the annual pension tax would be well in excess of $1,000,000 and probably nearer $2,000,000 inas- much as slightly more than half the eligible voters cast their ball. lots.
 The judiciary committee, it was understood, was prepared to report the bill favorably after today's hearing.
 The jointly-sponsorcd measure proposed a pension of not more than $7 a week, with an extra $S for special emergencies; set ar eligible age at 65 years and esti- mated expenditures of $2,000,000 a year. However, 1t did not suggest a revenue-raising method.
 Supporters of pension measures fiocked to the capital today. Labor favored the joint bill and heated debate was anticipated. The income feature was the greatest argument fin behalf of the McGarry Costello bill. Other pro- posals left creation of a fund en- tirely up to the discretion or ingenuity of the state. One suggestion, to legalize horse raising, stood little or no chance of serious consid era ton. Similar proposals have failed re- peated,y in recent sessions.
 Also, 6 state controlled lottery. estimated to bring in $4,000,000 a year, failed to arouse enthusiasm, although in colonial days lotteries were legal and widely practiced. Yale University raised funds for construction of some of its first buildings through lotteries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-14
MoNrAGU JOINS LEGION

Dunkerke, France, Feb 14-- (UP)-Lord Edward Montagu, son of the Duke of Manchester, joined &he French foreign legion today. He was drafted to MarBeiiIes, wheer he will be assigned to . regiment in northern Africa. Twcn-
 ty-nine year old Lord Edward is OneOf the most adventurous mem- bcrs of the British mobility, '
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-14
Bond Bills Pass

Under suspension of rules in the senate today the bill granting the city of Torrington permission to is- sue $500,000 in bonds was passed. It passed the house yesterday. The issues would be $200,000 in refund ing bonds; $100,O00 for a sewage disposal plant; and $100,0O0 for general relief work in 1935-36.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-14
Old Age Pensions.

The Hall of the House was crowded at an early hour this af- ternoon as the Judiciary committee prepared to open the hearing on the subject of old age pensions Many Waterburians, including members of the aerie of Eagles were on hand for the hearing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-14
LINDBERGH IS
 SILENT ON CASE

Englewood. x. J., Feb l4.-(UrD Col Charles A. Lindbergh, de- day 10 be satisfied with the sen- ence imposed on the man charged with murdering his infant son.
 In his testimony at the trial, Lindbergh expressed his belief that Hauptmann was guilty. In addition. close friends of the flyer said they believed the death sen- tence was entirely justified.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-14

harmonious save for Rep Leonard's outburst.
 It became a closed session to ali newspapermen when $ atOr George T.. Culhane of Waterbury moved that the legislators go into executive session due to the pres ence there of several newspaper reporters.
 Despite this action, however, the opposition of Rep Leonard to the Gebhardt endorsement was learned of by the press. He expressed the opinion that the small towns of the county were being ignored, pointing out that the present dem- ocratic county commissioner, A. Sidney Lynch, and Senator Geb- hardt both came from New Haven. He claimed that the method of giving out county commissioner ships was not along geographical lines. He moved for endorsement of Rep McDermott, but the latter declined to accept and himself nominated Senator Gebhardt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-14
No Licenses for Cats

In the senate this morning a bill of considerable interest to the state was rejected on recommenda- ton of the Judiciary committee. It provided for licensing of cats.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-14
Ruling Is Obtained

Senator Francis w. Hogan of Torrington was today in possession of an opinion handed down by Att torney General Edward J. Daly m which he holds that 1t Is perfectly legal for state commissioners and salaried employees to hold leglsla- tive office. This ruling was ob- tained on account of bill of Rep Edwin o. Smith of Mansfield ask ing that no state commissioner or employe be allowed to hold such legislative office. The bill, if passed, would oust such officials as State Athletic Commissioner Jo- seph H. Lawlor of Waterbury, Dep- uty Motor Vehicle Commissioner Hogan, and others. The judiciary committee will hold hearing on 1t February 27.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-14
sHEI.IFF WARNS DEPUTIES

Akron. Ohio - tUPD - When Sheriff James T. Flower. Jr, tooE office here he handed each of hls deputies q twO-page letter warn Ing them that there win he no easy money" for anyone on the force as ionE as 1 hold office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-14
EPISCOPALIANS
 DO NOT PROTEST

New York. Feb 14.--UP)-The Protestant Episcopal church of the United States, through its na- tional council in session here, has refused to join other churches iE protesting the anti-religious actlv- ity of the Mexican government.
 The decision, included in re- port made to the national council by the department of foreign mis- sions, was adopted unanimously. Questions of policy had been pre- sented to the national council by dloceses in West Texas and Mil- waukee.
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 and 2s minutes the jury deliberated the fate of Bruno Richard Haupt- mann.
 First sandwiches and coffee sent in by order of Justice Trenchard were consuned. Then a ballot was taken. The eight men and four women were unanimous for convic- ton, but three jurors-Robert Cra- watt, Rosie Pill, and Verna, Snyder wished to recommend mercy.
 They discussed the evidence a while and looked at the exhibits. Another ballot was taken. The re- suit was the same as the first.
 After more discussion. a third ballot was taken. On this one Cra- watt joined the nine insisting upon the electric chair The fourth ball. lot revealed the same line-up.
 At this point more sandwiches and coffee ordered by Justice Trenchard arrived. When they had been, consumed, hot food prepared by the wife Of the jail warden arr rived and this occupied more time. After the dinner, there was 6 long discussion. Finally just be- fore 10 D. m. the fifth and last ball. lot was taken. .,i It showed eight men and four women, unanimo ops for guilty. with death as penalty
 The jury filed back into the courtroom. Mrs Piil and Mrs shy der were rid-eycd and still weep ing. Clearly. they didn't like the idea of sending any man to death.
 SONG THE JCRY FIXED
 Bennington, N. J., Feb 14.-UP) doomed Bruno Hauptmann to death, then crossed the street to their quarters in the Union hotel. Two hours later they were regal ing itbenselvesi with sandwiches and song It was their. first re lease from listening to days of tes- timony., and the Anal ordeal of pre-, scrtbing death for the defendant.
 The Jurors' party on the. second floor Of the hotel was attended by relatives with whom they, were re- united after, six weeks sepaTa ton. It was paired to all outsiders, but the sounds of reyelry fdrifted. down to the lobby apdtto the street. It was not until am. that the jurors retired. 'g..Iif@ z d.9 4,.., a%
 The hotel management sent up pitcher after pitcher of beer, the makings for high balls, and several trays of sandwiches. The song the jury liked best was the Haupt. mann parody. current in Fleming ton for weeks which they had not heard before. ItSruns thus:-- :, ,
 "ist das richt ein ransom note :?
 ';5a das ist ein ransom note.
 "Ist das nicht ein Nellie boad? {
 "Ja das ist ein Nellie boad."
 BETTY cows MOTHER HAPPY
 London, Feb, 14.--(UP) There was one note of happiness today in excited comment of Britons on the condemnation to death of, Bruno Richard Hauptmann. It came from Mrs John Taylor, mother of Betty Cow, nurse to the murdered Lindbergh baby. It was not because Hauptmann was con- victed but because his conviction meant the clearing of her daugh- ter's name. @ 7
 Commenting at her Glasgow home, Mrs Taylor said:
 "The verdict has vindicated Betty of the attacks made on her.Y
 Her reference was to efforts of Edward J. Reilly, defense counsel. to duplicate Betty Cow as .possi ply concerned in an inside plot to kid- nap the Lindbergh baby. ~ ga
 The Hauptmanfn verdict was displayed with unusual prominence in London newspapers today.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-14
Dem ocrats Picked
 Senator Gebhdrdt
: tcOntInusd from Paee U

hold hearing on the bill amend ing the charter of the Borough of Naugatuck. It places the fire de- pertinent, on a civil service basis and removes it entirely from poh- tics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-14
BorOurh Charter BilI.

Next Tuesday afternoon the com mittee on cities and boroughs will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-14

7 Pure -biooded Indians conpti-
 entire pepuiatios of Msx'ee today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-14

Painted about 300 years ago by Franz Halz and lost for many years, picture, Il inches long and eight inches wide, was sold recently in London for $6,0O0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-14
niversary of the founding of the Connecticut court,

A bill to permit cock fighting was reported unfavorably.
 The governors departmental re. organization bills are to come UT probably next week. Recommends. tions for establishment of a merit system and to abolish the office ol coroner will be heard first, to bt followed by consideration Of per sonnel reductions in the motor ve. hicles department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-14
OLD AGE PENSION
 GIVEN ASSURANCE

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GREATEST CROWD
 IN BENNINGTON

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SOME WITNESSES
 FACING ARREST

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The lips of the condemned mans wife were quIvering. and her face was aimed of color. She did net look at once af her husband. In- stead. she seemed Co look at th,' aitoFnevs she had gathered in her husbands behalf.
The Washington times., 1935-01-12
MEXICANS KILL U. S. MAN

was received at the State Depart.
ment today in a report from
American Vice Consul Earl w.
Eaton at Durango. He said the
Mexican authorities were inveSti'
eating the murder.
Carpenters widow resides i1
San Antonio, Tex.
The Washington times., 1935-01-12
BY International News Service

Confirmation of the aSsasSina-
ton by Mexican rebels of Viii
liam F. Carpenter, an American
citizen, on January 8, at his
ranch at Alamillos, in the east
ern part of the state of Durango,
The Washington times., 1935-11-28
CLIPPER QUITS
GUAM TODAY

GUAM, Nov. 29 CFriday) Il.
N.SO entire population of
this mid.Pacific outpost of the
United States arose early today
to watch the trail-blazing China
Clipper start the last leg of her
8,000-mile transpacific airmail in
augural from the California main
land to Manila.
Capt. Edwin C. Musick and his
crew arose at sunrise and were
informed the fuel tanks of the
five-tone four-motored flying boat
had been filled by the air base
crew Of Pan American Airways
here.
The takeoff was scheduled to
start shortly after sunrise.
While Captain Musick waited
with his crew as the governor of
the island and the Marine Band
blared a farewell, the China Clip
per was nosed around in the tropi.
cal lagoon, her silver hull pointed
toward Manila, 1,500 miles away
The crew Of the clipper, in
blue uniforms. presented a Strik.
ing contrast in this tropical isle
to the white garb of officials and
local citizens.