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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08
LIQUOR BILL IS
 NOT YET FIXED

Hartford, Conn.,, May S.-UP) The governors demand to step up action on proposed liquor legis- lation, as contained in 8 letter to Senator J. Kenneth Bradley, chair man of the judiciary committee, today found that group still un- decided on the method of control. The governor expressed his anxiety to Bradley that bill be reported out as quickly as possible so that both the public and general as- sembly have time to voice their reactions before the assembly ad- journs June 5.
 A five-man commission, to re- place the present commission of three, was said to be one of the stumbling blocks to a final draft of the new bill. The committee met in executive session late yesterday without arriving at decision as to when the bill would go to the house and senate. Nearly a score of sections are contained in the revised measure which, it has been reported, would permit sale by the drink in restricted taverns, clubs. restaurants and hotels, and extend greater privileges to package stores which. now are denied the right to sell in quantities less than a quart or keep open after D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08
FOUR BODIES IN
 WRECKED AUTO

Houlton, Me, May S.-(UP).- A weekend motoring tragedy in which four persons-two youths and two girls-lost their lives was revealed belatedly late yesterday when their bodies were found be- tween Richmond and Woodstock in New Brunswick, 13 miles from here.
 The dead, all New Brunswick residents, were:
 Gordon Shaw, Hartland.
 Joseph Shaw, Hartland. / Margaret James, 19, of Lindsey, a cousin of Gordon.
 Jennie Gartley, 21, Richmond.
 A motorist found the bodies and wreckage of the car at the foot of an embankment at which is known as Red Bridge. The four left Miss Garley's home late Saturday for Woodstock, a drive of seven miles. Apparently the accident occurred late Saturday or early Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08
ALYCE M'HENRY
 SAW THE CIRCUS

Fall River, Mass, May s.-CUP) -Alyce Jane McHenry, famed up- sidedown stomach girl, to-day treasured memories of really being "Alyce in Wonderland for a day Omaha's smile girl," who sang "The Man On the Flying Trapeze' as she entered the operating room at Truesdale hospital here two months ago, went to the circus in Boston yesterday and met the man whose song she helped make famous. "It was all so wonder ful," Alyce said as she told of the thrills at seeing her first big circus.
 Accompanied by her mother Mrs Leuella McHenry, and several friends, Alyce was the guest of the circus under the "big top" Word had reached the performers dress ing rooms that AIyce was in the audience, and each turned and gave her a smile as they passed where she was sitting, munching popcorn and having "a swell time.''
 Alyce, who will celebrated her 11th birthday anniversary Satur- day, has gained nine pounds since her operation. She now weighs 61.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08
UNIVERSITY UNIT
 HEARS EZRA HEAD
Eleanor Little MiddletOwn Speaker; Local Stipend
 Money Raised

Between the years 1929 and 1885 the Waterbury branch of the American Association of University Women Branches and College clubs gave Is scholarships it was dis closed yesterday in the report sub- mitted at the meeting of the state federation yesterday at Middle town. A total of $500 was raised for the scholarships in this city.
 Speakers included Mrs Adam Leroy Jones of Montclair, Mt. and Miss Eleanor H. Little, state EZRA administrator. Miss Little explained that through the state department of education the state EZRA was assisting in education by aiding three separate groups, the pre-school child, those youths who were forced to leave school but are without employment at the present time, and the adult groups.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08
INSURANCE co
 PRESIDENT DIES

Hartford, Conn, May S.-OP) Archibald A. Welch, 75, presi- dent of the Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance company, died at his home here to-day after protract- ed illness. He had been presj- dent of the company since 1924 and entered the insurance business af- ter his graduation from Yale in 1882 when he joined the Travellers Insurance actuary staff. He trans ferred to Phoenix in the same ca pacity in July, 1890, becoming as- assistant secretary, head of the &C., tuary department and vice presi- dent between the years of 1904 and 1912.
 He was a native of Hartford where he was born october G., 1859. He was director of the Society for Savings: Phoenix State Bank & Trust Co and the Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance companyl Phoenix Insurance company and Connecticut Fire Insurance com pany. He also was former president of the Actuary Society of America and fellow of the American Institute of Actuaries and of the Casualty Actuary Society of America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08
By ELMER 0. WALZER T1mited Press Financial EditOr)

N - New York, May 'S-(UP)-oil shares continued fairly active and firm in an otherwise dull and un- interesting stock market session at the opening today. Bonds firmed and the dollar was steady.
 Movements of the various mar kets reflected the conviction in Wali street that congress would not pass the Patman, bonus bill over Q presidential veto.
 In the. oil division, fractional gains were noted in Standard of New Jersey, Continental Ohio Oil, and Atlantic Refining. Continental equaled it's 1885 high after the opening.
 II. Case opened at 56 1-2 up 7-8 and smaller gains were noted in Columbia Pictures, Sears Roe buck, North American, Consolidat- ed Gas, National Distillers, Dome
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08
MAY ALTER MILK
 CONTROL BOARD

Hartford, Conn, May S.-UP). A legislature agriculture sub committee today had under consid- eration a proposal to name an ad- ministrator and an advisory board of three to replace the present milk control board. All appointmnets would be by the governor, with approval of he senate, whereas the three members of the existing board were named directly by the chief executive.
 The new setup would slash deep- ly into the salary expenditures. Where members now receive $20 a day, the most recently recommends tion calls for $6,000 a year for the administrator and $1,200 year apiece for the board members.
 Several proposals are being en- tertained by the committee, one of which provides for a board of five
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08
QUARTERLY DEATH RATE SHOWS DROP
Data Gives Hope Present Year Will Set Low MOr- tality Record
(Special to the De,nocratl )

,a New York, N. Y.-A death rate
 of only 9.4 per 1000 was recorded
 for the first three months of this year among the millions of indus
 trial policyholders of the Metro
 politan Life Insurance company.
 This marks drop of 2.6 per cent
 as compared with the first quar-
 ter of 1884, which was the record
 health year of all time, among this
 large cross-section of the general populations of the United States and Canada. This experience
 gives good, ground for the hope that the present year will set a
 new low mortality record for this class.
 Statisticians of the insurance | company report decreases in l deaths from tuberculosis and from
 communicable diseases of child
 hood, a slackening in the rise in
 the mortality from cardiac disease,
 no increase in deaths from cancer
 and a downward trend in the sui
 eide. death rate. They also report tai deaths, which dropped 3.1 per
 cent, while that for automobile fa-
 talities declined per cent as com
 pared with the figure for the
 January March period of 1884.
 The decrease in automobile fatal ities, they state, may have been
 due, in part, to the unfavorable weather conditions of last winter
 which served to lessen both the volume of motor vehicle traffic
 and the chances for accidents. Other diseases to show more or
 less lower death rates than for the
 first quarter of last year are ty-
 phoid fever, syphilis, diarrhea and
 enteritis, and appendicitis.
 Higher death rates are reported
 for influenza and coronary dis ease, but in neither instance is a l serious situation reflected. The in-
 crease in the number of births,
 which is being noted so far this
 year, is probably reflected in the
 slight rise in puerperal deaths. A slight increase in homicide is also in evidence.
 Comemnting on the record, the statisticians says:
 Past experience has shown that the tuberculosis death rate for the first quarter of the year is much higher than that for the completed year. In 1884, for example, the first quarter figure was 5.2 per cent higher. If like difference is found at the end of 1895 the year will close with tuberculosis death
 rate of approximately 56 per 10O,-
 000--a drop of 26 per cent in the brief space of five years.
 Each of the four principal com
 municable diseases of childhood is
 January-March period of 1884. So far this year diphtheria has the
 lowest mortality record of the four, which is good evidence that diphtheria is approaching the point of complete control. There must be no let-up in the campaign of immunization of young children
 if such signal victory is to be won.
 "The influenza death rate, de- spite its rise, is below the 5-year leverage for the winter season, and the increase this year has not been accompanied by higher pneumonia mortality.
 "The suicide death rate reached a peak in 1882, and since that year has shown a decided tenden- cy to decline. The drop, as com pared with the figure for the first quarter of 1884, amounts to 11.5 per cent. We must so back to 1929 to match this years figure"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08
Club Activities

Several members of the local lodge of Red Men will attend the 49th session of the order held to- day in Meriden. They include F. A. Wells of Bunker Hill avenue, members of the orphans board; William Saunders of Woodside avenue. great chief of records; and A. L. Todd of Davis street, Oak vile, member of the state com mittee on junior order!
 President Ernest NJ. Hopkins Of Dartmouth cullege will be the principal speaker Saturday at the annual alumni day to be observed at Taft school. Watertown. Charles B. Waller of Wilkes Barre. Pa, member of the class of 1903, will be toastmaster at the banquet. Members of the alumni group and their wives will be entertained at dinner Friday night at ' o'clock.
 The business session will be held Saturday at 1:4b o'clock, to be foi- lowed by the annual baseball game between Taft and Hotchkiss schools. A beer party vii be given Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock Of M'Fingal inn.
 The first dcgroee was conferred on q class Of 10 candidates as ale most $50 parsons attended a neot- Ing Of N0HnhoKan lodge at Odd FeIIown' hall last night. The rlius siistic ceremonies were To ehsrso
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08
Settlement Effected
 In $1O,OOO Action
 For Stolen Shipment
Adey Express Company Defendant in Unusual Suit; Insurance Company to Reimburse Firm Victimized
 By Highwaymen- England Cab Co Settles

The $10,000 civil action of the Brunswick Worsted Mills, Inc, of PIainville against the Adley EX- press Company, Inc, of New Haven in which hi-jacking issues were understood to have been involved, was settled out of the superior court here today. The trial was expected to start before Judge F. B. O'Sullivan here today.
 The suit was brought by the plaintiff to recover for load or merchandise of the plaintiffs said to have been hi-jacked between Plainfield and New York, January Is, 1888. The plaintiff claimed the defendant signed contract to de- liver the goods of the plaintiff m safe condition to the destination in New York and that if it did not
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08
Nurses Appeal Saves
 Tots From Blindness
Youngsters Found Neglected Missionary Work Ends
 in Successful Treatment of Cures

Another in the series of article rritten by staff members of tn Waterbury Visiting Nurses assc iation to illustrate the value ( he organization to the commr Iity is presented in the Democrs o-day. The $5,00O membershi will be launched nes Tuesday and continue for on week. To-day's story follows:
 While the Visiting Nurse was making a call one of the children playing i'm the yard stopped her to ask what to do for a sore finger. In talking to the child, the nurse Ob- served that he was apparently having trouble with his eyes.
 It soon developed that the child's mother, the sole sup- port of the family was not at home, . tired and vague old grandmother trying to keep the children in order. The nurse inquired about the health of the family, and in particular Jacks. Grandma at first bridled and said, "Why, he never had a stick day in his life. He has a little trouble with his eyes, but so have the other children,--he'll outgrow that" It seemed impossible to make headway with her.
 On Saturday, however, the working mother was at home, and the nurse tried again. No, the mother had not thought
 much about the children's eyes. because her own mother seemed to know all about it and had told her the children Outgrcw such things. However, 1t was possible, to convince the mother of the iiesirability of a check-up as a form of health insurance. Finally, permission was obtained to take the chil- dren to the dispensary, as & private doctor was out of the question.
 Even then, 1t took a few months of missionary work on the part of the nurse to ac- tually get the children to the examiner. The examination proved the first child was al. lmOnd blind, and all three chil- Idren needed glasses. Opera tions to relieve two of the children permanently were arranged for,-these were per- formed very successfully. However, so far had the im- pairment of eyesight pro- gressed that the children could not compete in the ortii- nary schOOl-they had a def mite occupational handicap. A place for a training school was arranged for. The chiI- drcn are still students at the school, but their outlook in life is a vastly different one from what it would have been had not the nurse interceded. They will be self-supporting individuals able to. participate normally and happily in so- ciety.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08
Waterbury Produce Market
Furnished by Connecticut Department of Agriculture, B. P. St0rrs. local agent)

Fl
 FRUITS: Apples, fancy MacIn- tosh 2.25-2.5O bu., Baldwins 200 2.1O bu:, No 1 Mcintosh f.9O-2.OO bu, Baldwins 1.65-1.85 bu; south- ern 1.9O.2.25 bu., western boxed 2.0O-2.25 bu; strawberries 4.OO-4.8O crate.
 VEGETABLES: Asparagus, na- tive 1.65-1.75 dOz buns, shipped -in 2.5O-S.5O crate; beans, green 1.9O- 200 bu; beets 2.OO-2.5O k -crate broccoli rabe 1.25-1.75 box; cab haze 2.OO-2.1O 1s-crate; carrots, new 3.25-3.50 crate; old washed f.5O-1.75 bu; caulifl0wer 2.O0-2.25 crate; celery, washed .90- ,25 dog kale, native ,6O-.65 bu; dandeIi0ns, native .40-.50 bu; lettuce, native hotbed go dog, western iceberg 5.50-6.OO crate; parsnips, washed 1.25-1.5O bu: peppers S.OO-4.OO crate; potatoes, old 1.05-1.2O cwt, new 2.5O-2.75 bu: radishes, native .S5 dog buns: rhubarb, native .50- .55 d0z huns; spinach. native loo bu., southern .75-f.OO bu; seal. lions, native .f5-.25 dog buns; tom- aties i.55-2.OO lug.
 POULTRY PRODUCTS: Conn eggs per dog; Newlaid Fancy .34; Special .32-.s3; Extra .3O-.32; Gathered .27-.3O; Ncwlsid medium 90; Special medium .2s..30; Ex- tra medium .2e-xes; western .26- .3S; live fowl heavy .22-.25 lb, Leg hars af. asf lh e3...nflaFs R0pka l(l- .24 b., Reds .ie-.23 Ib, Cross .2O- .2s Ib., I.eghorn .fs-.fe 10; roast- CTS .a4..s0; dressed, fowl .2s-.30 lh.. roasters .s2..sf 10. broiieTs 20. .3i Co.
 Livestock and Meat: Buicilcr sfot,s. COWS .O1-.0o Go. caiycs .O0..lO ib, meats. hecf .f6..e1 Ib., veal IS. .l7 %. lamb .ls-.aD ib., poFk ieius .ssss3a ib.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08

so deliver the goods. an insurance policy covered all loss.
 The plaintiff claimed the goods hi-jacked were valued at $7,800.99, and that when claim for the lost goods was made, the defendant failed to keep it's agreement. At torney John F. McDonough repre- sented the plaintiff. Attorney B. J. Monkiewicz of New Britain ap- peared for the defendant.
 $2S,OOO Suit Resumed
 Trial of the $25,000 civil actions of Mir and Mrs Max Steinhorn against the New England Cab Com pany continued today before Judge Miles F. McNiff in the conn mon pleas court. Mir Steinhorn seeks $1O,000 damages and Mrs Anna Steinhorn, his wife, asks $15,O00. They claim permanent injuries arising from an accident in cab in which they were rid ing, last December 30th.
 They hired the cab to take them to their home, 205 Cooke street and the driver, realizing he had passed the address, stopped his ve- hicle so quickly that the occupants were thrown forward, Mrs Stein horn suffering a fractured nose and decorations of the face, while her husband lost several teeth. Attorney Michael V. Blansfisid and Attorney Irving W. Pasternak ap- pear for the plaintiffs. New Haven attorneys represent the defendant. $1O,OOO Action Starts
 Trial of the $1O,00O civil action of Mary Place against Rose NJ. Hutchinson was started before Judge Patrick B. O'Sullivan in the superior court to-day. The plain tiff seeks to recover for permanent injuries she alleges were suffered June 22. 1894 when she tripped over roll of mesh wire lying in the hallway of the defendants second floor property at 195 North Main street. Robin & Robin ap- pear for the plaintiff, Bronson, Lewis & Bronson for the defend ant.
 Another Suit Settled The issues involving the eviction suit of Julia A. Cook of Bethany against Gus Marchinski of Pros- peCL were Settl6O out OL Lne Su- perior court by stipulation between counsel to-day. The suit claimed that the plaintiff had the life tenantcy in property in Prospect, given her by Thomas A. Grant of Naugatuck.
 On January 6, 1893, the defend- ant was alleged to. have wrong fully dispossessed plaintiff and ot have occupied the premises him. self. Under the stipulation agree ment entered to-day, the plaintiff is to recover possession of the premises and execution of eject ment may issue against the de- i fendant, as of Monday, May 18th if the defendant fails to vacate the premises by Saturday, May II. The firm of Fitzgerald, Foote & Fitzgerald of New Haven repre- sented the plaintiff. Attorney Thomas F. McGrath appeared for the defendant. The stipulation was signed by Judge P. B. O'Sulli- van.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08
OLD BALL PLAYER
 DIED YESTERDAY

New> York. May S-(UP)-Syd- ney ID. F'arrar. 75. father of Ger aldine Farrar. opera singer. died Yesterday at Roosevelt hospital af- ter an illness of several months.
 Farrar was a major league base ball player of note having played With the Philadelphia National league team for eight years. In 3&s6. he was the. leagues leading >Izst baseman in fielding.
 He was closely associated with career of his famous daughter and 4as with her when she made her earsy friumphs in Berlin. and later &f the Metropolitan in New York.
 Farrar had lived with his daugh- <r af her Ridgefield. Conn. home Tor several years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08
nor GUN KILLS
 MENACING DOG

police riot gun was called into 1zfitH to-day 10 end the life Of a &|ai1g13 police dog which was men .2I11e residents of tho Lawlor street .*1t'o1. Use Of the riot gun on the |zln1aI. believed Co Do made. by @3eftf patrolmnn Joseph Layaiio |rG0kht quick death fo the canine.
 T1iIrc help W01 called for by '&rfsn Coleman Q'LounhlIn after .2 14A received an alarm that the 1=4 #Af nffanflnE residents. ana.
 =.H 44zA4 lHtf1. was tumble 70 *at 5*N'| me violent apinFait
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08
SNOWMAN GRANTED
 COMPENSATION SUM

A compensation agreement be- tween Harry Snowman. instructor in the continuation school of this city and the city of Waterbury, educational department. was filed in the office of Commissioner James M. Lynch today. The paper states the teacher injured his hipi against q metal table on last September 26. but was, not laid up until March 8. of this year. He will be paid $21 weekly during disability.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08
LATE REALTY NEWS
Quit Claim Deeds

Sarah seligson to the Waterbury Savings Bank. property on Abbott avenue.
 Ellen ]. Ryan to the citizcns . Manufacturers National Bank. property nt Radcliffe and virginin avenues.
 Waterbury Savings Hank to the C'lilHene A MnnnfactprcrH National Bank. property cn silver street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08
PETITIONS DIvocEs

Mrs Edna Olvine Coleman of Waterbury filed a petition for di- vorce from Irving k. Coleman of Waterbury. in the New Haven su- perior court yesterday. The decree is sought on grounds of intolerable cruelty. They were married August Is. 1928. Cruelty since october I, 1928 is alleged. Custody of two children is sought.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08
SOCIETIES AWAIT
 BIGCELEBRATION
Mothers Day Program to Feature Play, Dance,
 and Breakfast
BROOKLYN NEWS

Plans are nearing completion for the. elaborate Mothers day pro- gram Sunday by the Knights of Lithuanian and choir of St. Jo- sep's parish. The program after the 8o'clock mass will be present. ed in St Joseph's auditorium and will consist of play and dance. The principal speaker upon the oc- casion of the breakfast will be Rev Joseph Vaskevicius of the faculty of Marian apolis college in Thonp- son.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08
NATURALIST CLUB

Rev A. T. Gesner of Roxbury ad- dressed the members of the water- bury Naturalist club last night in Mattatuck hall. He spoke on Rough Acres" his country home. The lecture was illustrated. On the eIst the club will hold it's annual meeting and will conduct an ex- hiblt of wild flowers. On the 18th the, club will hold a field meeting at the Peoples forest In Barkham- sted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08
|Market Session Very Dull, Uninteresting'
Oil Shares Were Fairly Active Wall Street Believes < Bonus Will Not Be Passed Over the Veto

Mines, Loew's, Western Union. and American Radiator.
 U. s, Steel dipped Is to s1, on the first sale and was dull in the. early trading. Motor shares were steady. Union Carbide rose a point to 53 1-2 in it's division.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08


 1 The director of the play will be { Professor Alexander Aleksis, pop siilar organist at the church. The principal roles i'll the one act com edy will be filled by Mary Adam aitis and Anthony Rogers. Others cast in important parts are Peter Lazauskas. Eleanor Banis, Anna Stokes, Joseph C.. Coskie and Ed mund Jenusaitis. The latter will portray the part of a doctor.
 Final arrangements for the pro- gram and the appointment of the hall committee will be made at the regular meeting of the K. of l.. at the club rooms Thursday evening.
 Committee Meets
 The final meeting of the commit- tee on arrangements for the par fsh dinner dance to be given Satur- day night by members of St Jos eph's church in the parish hall. will hold special meeting in the Congress avenue schsol this eve ming at 7:30 o'clock. Rev Joseph J. valantiejus, pastor, will be chair man.
 x Members of St Joseph's choir held their regular rehearsal in the music rooms last night in conjunc- flon with the Little Symphony or chestra, The group will be active at the parish supper Saturday, and again Sunday.
 Calendar of Events
 Tonight--L. c. $. bowling ban- .47.pS af VVavarly inn
 May Brooklyn A. c. Old Primers night.
 May 12th---K. of l.. and St Jos eph's choir Communion breakfast, play and dance at St Joseph's hall.
 May 12th--Our Lady of Mt Car mel Holy Name society. commun- 1on breakfast at B. W. Tinker school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08
siARRIAOE ATTENTIONS

salvatore L.. chliieml Of 3s Birch street and Aneoiine sponsn of 7i pikeman street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08

of the Noble Grand association of Hartford.
 Delegations were present from Danbury, Brewster, N. r., Hart ford and Cheshire. District Deputy Grand Master Floyd Cady was among those present as were the following; sll'
 William H. Hutchinson, New Haven; grand warden. Randall Frink, Waterbury; grand treasurer Of the grand encampment, Thomas Taylor: district deputy, William Tubbn. Brewster, ~. Y., and past grand patriarch. Fred Bushnell. Noble Grand Raymond ifcebneF presided.