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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15
WILLOW FAMILIES
 ALMOST OVERCOME
Cellar Oil Burner Fire Forces All But Invalid
 to Flee

Residents of the building at 10S Willow street, the once famous John PIerpont homestead. were almost overcome by thick, heavy smoke few minutes after 9 o'clock this morning, when an oil burner in the cellar caught fire and sent black pillows of smoke through the whole building. Fire men likewise had to cough and choke their way into the cellar 10 check the fire before great dam age had been done.
 All the members of the three families which made their home in the building had fled to the street when fircmen arrived, with the exception of one woman. an invalid, who refused to leave or be taken from the premises. Though in- haiing the heavy and choking fumes, she was not overcome.
 Investigation by Fire Marshal Don Lahey and his taff showed that the blaze had been caused by oil leakage. The fire was in an oil burner, attached to q steam boiler.
 Damage was confined to the burner.
 The Pierpont home was once one of the city's show places, Ad- Joining 1t on the north was the home of the famous Major Tucker. who entertained many celebrities when the Soldiers and Sailors monument was dedicated in the fall of 1884. South of the John Plerpont home was the home or Charles Pierpont while next south was the home of the well-remem- bercd Chan Webster, at that time tha city,s leading coal dealer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15
ROTARIANS HEAR
 ELIZABETH KIRK

An iteresting description of q trip on which she visited many European and African countries was given today by Miss Elizabeth Kirk at the noon meeting of the Rotary club at the Elton. Miss Kirk left Waterbury July 19, and during her travels visited Canada, the West Indies, South Africa, Syria, Arabia and Lithuania.
 The next melting of the club will be held in Torrington, next Tues day night, 1t was announced. Twen- ty-five members of the local club will attend the 18th anniversary celebration of the Torrington Ro- tary, to be held at Conley Inn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15
CONSTITUTION FOR
 NEW GERMAN UNIT
Fourteen Societies Join Association to Promote
 Better Understanding

Formal adoption of the consti- tuition of the newly formed United German American association, comprising fourteen local German societies, will take place tomorrow night at a meeting In Turn Verein hall on North Main street. At- torney Emil Hummel, president of the organization, will preside. Re- ports of officers and committees will feature the session.
 Enthusiasm for the formation of the German-American group was inspired by the success of the re" cent observance of German American day at. Lakewood park when hundreds of members from various local societies joined with hundreds of visitors in the enc joyment of a varied program of music, oratory and gymnastic ex- hibitiOug.
 The new group plans to sponsor an educational program of general
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15

Among the guest speakers of the evening will be William Miller Of WllIimantic, q legleSs war veteran, who has become one of the state departments greatest pep" talk erB. He tours the state in interest Of the legion, inspiring comrades to double their efforts tO enable the state department to realize its 1883 quota.
 Captain Newton Alexander is chairman of the local membership and 1t is "Scwt's" idea that the boys would react better 10 the membership suggestion following q hash and pancake feed. The well known captain has n number or other Interesting ideas which he intends to present to the post this evening.
 Corporal Coyle post has an aver age membership of 200, but things are going to be different this year, says the captain. He will not be satisfied with the mark under 400 and intends to bear down upon a number of the Iegionnaires who have gons A.W.O.L. Of late. It is hoped that past and present mem bers in large numbers will attend tonight's session, at 6:30 o'clock for the hash and pancakes and at s o'clock for the meeting and the OratOry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15
Victim Of Robbery
 Identifies Suspects
Two of Accused Sextet Plead Guity-AIIeged Leader { On Trial To-day O'DOnneII Describes HOId-Up

Peter CervOne, alias Peter sfer. wood, alias TcresOne, 24, one of Nzl<fIf suspects picked up 1n . poe Iice mnfI-crirnc drive last month, turned states evidence in superior court shortly before recess this af. teFnOon tO testify that he and NfnhOlae s0rFfero had held up . North Main street gas station De. De1mbeR Dth on tine suggestion 0l N0seph TelescO, who is on trial charged with two counts Of rob- beFy with violence. CervOne claim Nd that tIDe crime was planned By TeleBcO, that he showed how tt efiouId bc carried out, and that he joined with himself and SOFrierO in dividing the so loot three ways.
 Identification of the two men who held him up at the Standard or Company gas Staton at North Main and Elizabeth street In the evening of December Gth. was made in superior court to-day by John O'DonneIl, station attendant, as the trial of Joseph TeIcBco, eI}arged with two counts Of rob- befy with violence, was started be- fore Judge Frank r. McEvoy.
 They were asked to stand by etntc's Attorney Lawrence l.. Lewis and as they stood up in the rear Of the court room. Mir O'Donnell Identified them. only their first names were made known by MT Lewis. One is called Pete" and the other, Nick"
 Tine state is seeking to ablish that Teiesco was the ingtigator of the job and will attempt by later testimony to prove that Telesco met these men after the hold up.
 Sentence Deferred
 Telesco is one Of six accused, whom the state charges with hav- ing caused a crime wave in the city, lasting over il several months period. Two of the scxtet, Leonard gcarett. 21. and Martin Litz, 2S, pleaded guilty to robbery charges when their cases were called this morning. Sentence was deferred by Judge McEvoy.
 Mr O'Donneli dramatically des- cribed the hoid-up of December 9th. Nick said. came into the station about 7:10 o'clock in the evening, and inquired after the price of alcohol Upon being told the price, he departed.
 Five fnIHuteS ihteT) Ue "ilH "Pete" came back and asked for a gallon of alcohol. As O'DonneIl stood LID, Pete showed something against him, that O'Donnell thought was q gun. His right hand was in his pocket and claBplng an object, O,DonncIl said. that appeared to be gun.
 Describes HOld-Up
 ODonnell attempted to shove the object one side when Pete said, Lay off that stuff--Iets give this guy the works!''
 Continuing, the witness said. T was pushed into a boiler room and my money taken from me. Then l was ordered to Come across with some more dough-
 Mr O'Donpcll said they took about $40.38 worth and in depart. ing ordered him not to move until they got out of the door. They ran down Elizabeth street and escaped, tile witness said.
 O'Donnell said he ran across the street and phoned police hcadquar- terJ and Detective Sergeant Henry Johnson responded,
 yAbout half an hour after the hDldup, Telesco. walking leiyurely. walked through the driveway in front of the station, from North
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15

All was well In the fife of Tony IsOman0 until Saturday morning. Tony, who seldom uses fine forInal Antonio form, lives on Giles street and Oper- ated a barber shop on East Main street, sos East Main street, to bc exact. Business at Tony's barber shop wasn't tOO good, of course, hut then It wasn't % bad either, and Tony wasn't ashamed Co show the whole world that he was carefrec and optimistic. At TOny's barber shop, what arc known as "cut rates" pre- vailed, for cheerful Tony found that business was better at lower rates than the regular 50 cents for . haircut and Q quarter for q shave.
 TOny was blItheIy whistItng when he arrived at his shop Saturday morning, for wasn't Saturday the busiest day Of the week, which meant the most revenue of the week. Such . thing as the fact that other baPteFs had told Tony that 1t wasn't wise tO have cut rates and that perhaps something would he done about 1t didn't bother Tony . whit. SO Tony turned tho key and entered his barber shop.
 aGTnO
 As the door opened and Tony stepped fin, he was greeted by q binatlOn Of about dozen 0dOrs, all of them foul, choking and down. right smelly. Tony flung open the door wide and let the cold air fill the place, but still .the stench remained. He looked around and 1t was rather Ob- vi0us what had been done. Someone during the night had poured offensive smelling chemicals into the shop through the keyhOIc and even under the door. Tony had hls own suspicid1s as to who did it and why 1t was done, but that, he sadly reflected, didn't help to get rid of the smell.
 Tony knew that something had to be done to keep his Saturday trade, all of 1t, from walking right back through the door as soon 1t entered and got a whiff of the deadly smell that filled the whole shop. First Tony scrubbed, then scrubbed some more. That didn't do any good. Then he burned coffee. Still the smell was there in all its non- luscious YulIness. Then Tony cooked more coffee, but even the fragrant aroma Of the beverage disappeared, merging itself with the sharp, puDgent, evil smell of the chemicals.
 GUESSING
 Nothing did any good. but Tony carried on all day Satur- day, and, to TOny's credit, business was good all day Sat- urday. But TOny's Is only one part of the story. Tho whole neighborhood about Tony's
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15

Main stret to Elizabeth street and disappeared in the same direction the two hold-up men had gone.
 Telesco Accused
 O'Donneii admitted on croga ex- animation, conducted by Public Defender ". W. Gager. that Ser geant Johnson told him to look at Telesco. He said he did. Then Ser geant Johnson asked him whether Tclesco had been one of the holdup men. Mir O'DoBnell answered that he was not.
 Joseph schiilIng. manager of the gas station, said he followed after Telesco and shadowed him on streets in the vicinity of the North Square, until TeIcsco met two men and disa ppeared up Hawkins street in the vicinity of Cooke street.
 It is expected that the case will be finished by court adjournment this afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15

culture, music, art, physical train- ing and the various programs that once made the German societies of the city outstanding in local social and fraternAl circles. It also aims to bring about q clearer under- standing of affairs in Germany. Commencing this year the asso- ciation will award prizes to Ger man students in the local high schools.
 officers of the group in addition to Attorney Hummed include Wil- liam Meutcn, vice-presidcnt: '. F.. Weidorn, secretary; Hans Wilhaus, corresponding secretary and Mrs Richard Groetzbach, treasurer.
 An exhibition contest between the children of the local Turn Verein class under the direction of r. [. Weidorn and Meriden classes will be staged Sunday, February 8, in Mcriden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15
PANCAKE SUPPER AT LEGION HOME
Unique Event Opens Mem- bership Campaign This
 Evening

With hash and pancake supper serving as the "opening number" Of the evenings program, members of Corporal Frank Coyle post, American legion, will meet this evening at G:30 o'clock for a soc cial session in the "dug out. After the supper dishes have been re- moved the post will meet in formal session, the meeting being a special gathering of the post to take action on a proposed membership cam paign. Com mnander George McDun will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15
JEwELER FOUND DEAD

New York, Jan 15-(UP)--Vln- . cent Bouchard, former Providence K. l., jewcler. was found dead to- day in a Bowcry lodging house. His brother James, who made the iden- tificntion said Vincent had been suffering from heart trouble. He did not explain why he chose to live in the BOWcry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15
.COMMUNIV PLANS
 TOBE COMPLETED
Columbian Sqnires Will Sponsor Father.S0n
 Event Sunday

Final plans for the Father and Son Communion Breakfast to be held by Michael McGivney Circle, No. 124, Columbian Squires, at St. Patriclss Lyceum Sunday, Janu- ary 20, at 0:30 a. m. will be dis- cugsed at Q meeting of the circle tomorrow night at 7:30 in the CO., lumbus Club.
 The guest speakers include Al Niemiec of Meriden, former local amateur baseball star and c mem Der of the Boston Red Sox, and Thomas Monahan, athletic coach at Bristol high school. other guests of honor will include Leu tenant governor Frank Hayes, Commissioner James PheIan, and City Clerk John Fitzmaurice.
 There will also be . Question Box discussion at tomorrow nights meeting led by Father Prior, the Rev. James Wood. Committee re- ports will also be submitted. Clun games will follow the session.
 The program of activities for the month of January follows:
 January 18th, the gquires VIII hold an informal meeting.
 p0h0sSJ D%$~shO practice, boxing and volleyball.
 January 18th, informal meeting, talk on mass, answers to question box by Father Prior.
 January 17th, Basketball game pending for Washintgon Park Com- munity House.
 January 18th, Debating team.
 January 18th, Varsity basket ball practice at Wilby gym.
 January goth, Communion break- fast at St Patfick's church.
 January 22nd, Gym classes at Croft school gym.
 January 24th, Dancing class at K. of c. rooms.
 January 18th, Cultural class.
 January 26th, Varsity practice at Wilby gym.
 January gath, Gym classes at Croft school gym. January 30th, Formal meeting and moving pictures after meet inc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15
IN MEMORIAM OF CONsoI.ATA
 GUILD

Just as she was, Thine own to be, Frend of the young and old, who
 loved her, To consecrate herself to Thee, oh Jesus Lord sine comes. Tn the glad morning of her day, Her iifo to give, her vows to pay, With no reserve and no delay With all her heart content she
 come to Thee. She would live ever in the light, She would work ever for the
 right, She would serve Thee with all her
 might,
 Therefore to Thee she comes. Just as she was willing to sec, TO be the best that she could be, For truth and rigtcousncss and Lord of her life she comes to
 A COUSIN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15
NOMINATIONS APPROVED

Washington, Jan 15-(UP)--The senate banking committee voted to- day to report favorably tho ,nomi- nation of James A. Moffett. New York, as federal housing adminis- trator, and also approved the se- lection of Joseph F. Kennedy, New York, and his associates as mem bers of the securities and exchange commission. The committee de- ferrcd action on tho nominations of Mariner 8. EccIes of Utah and Adolf c. Miller as members of the federal reserve board.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15
FORMER MAYORS FUNERAL

Bridgeport, Conn, Jan 15-(UP) --Former Mayor Frank F.. Clark, 7G, who died yesterday after q short Illness, will be buried Wed nesdny. He held office from 1895 10 1897. He was n native of Sails bury and president and treasurer of the Bridgeport Stone Go. Ills widow, son and a daughter sur yIye.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15
MASSES.

PERKINsON--A months mind mass of requiem will be celebrated We'd ncsday morning, at 7:30 o'clock, nt the Sts Peter and PaupS Church. for the repose of the soul of the late Katherine c. PerkinBon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15

..PAULELLA--Pasquale Paulella aged 6e years died yesterday even- ing at the Waterbury hospital. He leaves his wife, Josephine; 0 son. James, and six. daughters, Mrs Frank Orlando, Mrs Nicholas De- santis, Frances. Edith, Susie and Rose Paulella, besides i've grand children, all of Waterbury. He came here from Italy 36 years ago and for the past 12 years was em- pioyed at the Chase Metal Works. The funeral will be held from his home, 300 Orange street, Thursday morning at s:15 o'clock with q solemn high mass at St Lucy's church at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15
DIED.

DUCKLEY--In this city, Jan, IS. 1885, Mrs Margaret (Green) Buck ley, of A Willow St. Funeral time to be announced iaters from Bergin to Holy Cross Church.. Burial In St Jerome's cemtery, Hoiyoke. Mass PAULeLLA--In this city, Jan. 18th, 1885, Pasquale Pauielln, Of 5OO orange street. Funeral Tnursaaacyn Thur, acn Orange Street, to St Lucy'g Church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15

Plans for the observance of Past Exalted Rulers and Old Timers Night will be laid at the regular meeting of the Waterbury lodge of Ellks Thursday night. Exalted Ru1- CT Frank H. Bailey will appoint the committees that will make tlie arrangements. Tine event Is to be held February 2. This Is one event In tho year that all EIks, young and old, set aside and bend every effort to attend. Usually the cus- tom is to have entertainment of high grade and supper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15
OBITUARY

TOMPKINS--Mrg Mary (LoWeJ Tompkins, widow of Charles Tomp- kins, formerly of Middlebury, died Saturday at Mount Vernon, N. Y. Mrs Tompkins was a sister of Mrs William Nelson Ladd of Middle bury, formerly of Waterbury, and was known to many persons here. The funeral took place this after- noon at 2:3O o'clock, at the Alder son funeral home, 70 Central ave. nue, Rev Roger E. T. Anderson of church officiating. The burial will be in Riverside ceme- tcry, at the convenience of the family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15

The funeral of Bruno DiMaei, was held from the Coiosantc funeral homo, s34 Bank street at 1880 o'clock yesterday afternoon with services in Our Lady or Mt Carmel church at 2 o'clock. Burial was in Calvary cemetefy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-17
LUMBER MILLS ARE OPERATING
 IN NORTHWEST
Thousands of Workers Back on Jobs After II
 Weeks of likeness

SEATTLE, July It, Thousands of Pacific Northwest timber work CTS, unemployed for more than II weeks because of a strike, are back at work again and lumber is once more taking it's place as one of the principal industries of Oregon and Washington.
 More than half of the companies lre nearing normal production.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-17
JUNIOR COLLEGES. FOR ALASKA NOW BE|NCADvOCATED
Dr. Henderson Presents Li- brary with Master
 Thesis on Subject

A recent accession to Alaska'S TIistorial Library is copy of a masters thesis, written by Lester D. Henderson, former Commission CT of Education for Alaska, while 8 student at Stanford University. The thesis, a gift of the author, comprises approximately 200 type W Ii tten pages and is entitled Should Alaska Establish Junior Colleges"
 The study covers Alaska's edu- cational system with special ap- plication to the higher education situation in 193O, the date on which the thesis was written. The author reached the conclusion that the Territory can well afford to main tain junior colleges and that two should be established at Juneau and Ketchikan, respectively.
 The volume contains curricula for Alaska junior colleges, the number of instructors required, and the estimated cost to the Territory and to the communities in which such colleges are maintained. The study concludes with chapter containing a bill for an act to establish junior colleges in Alaska
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-17
AMDC TO MEET ATTY. GOODMAN
 THIS EVENING
Mass Meeting to Be Held at Moose Hall Lawyer
 Here from Portland

Mel Heard, Secretary of the Alas ka Mine Workers Union, announced today that there will be mass meeting at the Mooze Hall tonight at o'clock, under the auspices of the Alaska Miners Defense Com mittee, an organization set up eto defend the men who were arrested because of activities during the,A J. registration.
 The committee will present Irwin Goodman, l bor attorney from Portland, who arrived on the Yu- kon, at the request of the Alaska Mine Workers Union. Goodman, who will speak on the subject of Justice and the Worker has de- fended many workers arrested for deportation and on rioting and criminal syndicalism charges. and is at present an active attorney in the Tom Mooney case.
 The Alaska Miners Defense Com mittee, Heard said. is composed ot delegates from the Alaska Mine Workers Union, the International Labor Defense, the International Longshoremen's Association. the Jul neau Unemployed League, the Gas tineau Channel Barber's Associa- ton, the Alaska TrollerS' Associa- tion, the Serbian Society. the Wom- ems Auxiliary of the Alaska Min Workers Union, and the Finnish Educational Club.
 Goodman, who is retained by tht International Labor Defense, camt to Juneau to defend the men ir 1 jail charged with rioting, 1t is said DAILY EMPIRE NnIy1 ADS PAY
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-17

Hazen (KikD Cuyler, veteran out fielder with the Chicago Cubs, has been given his unconditional re- lease, Waivers were asked, but no National League team wanted him.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-17
ANOTHER SWAT
 AT AAA TAXES IS DELIVERED
U. s. District Court Judge In Philadelphia Makes
 Adverse Ruling

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, July IT, Judge William Kirkpatrick, United States District Court, mas ruled unconstitutional that part of the AAA program that delegates to the Secretary of Agriculture the power to levy processing taxes.
 Judge Kirkpstrick's ruling was made in the suit brought by F. C.. Vogt and Sons, Of Philadelphia, meat packers challenging the pro- cessing tax on hogs and which asked for an injunction against col lection of tbe tax.
 The firrl owes $37S,OOo in un- paid processing taxes
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-17
PRINCE ROBERT
 IS DUE TODAY

Canadian National tourist steam CT Prince Robert, on special cruise to Southeast Alaska, is due in port this afternoon or evening, with large number of roundtrippers.
 The only passenger booked for Juneau, according to a radio from Furser Mclean, is Elvina Gill. [ The Prince Robert left Sitka last night at o'clock for Juneau, via Taku Glacier. From here, leaving at Il o'clock tonight, the Prince Robert goes to skagway but will call here again southbound.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-17
ASKS DECISION
 ON SALES TAX
 IN WASHINGTON
Petition Filed in District Court with Over
 2,000 Names

TACOMA, Wash, July 17.-Names of more than 2,o00 citizens of the State of Washington appeared as plaintiffs in an action brought in the District Court to obtain a Fed eral ruling on the constitutionality of the states two percent sales tax law
 The petition was taken into court by P. J. Johnson, Tacoma carpen- ter.
 The huge number of plaintiffs makes the case unique in court annals.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-17
ANOTHER DECISION

The United States Circuit Court of Appeals sitting at Boston. yes- terday ruled that the processing taxes collected under the Agricul- tural Adjustment Act are uncon- stitutional.
 The court found that no such authority to impose taxes were del- egated to the Secretary of Agricul- ture by the constitution or decis- ions of the Supreme Court of the United States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-17
.61O-FOOT NAVY S CRUISER WILL.
 VISIT JUNEAU
New Advices Indicate Serv ice Ships Here from
 July l9 to 30
Continued from Page one,

l for the cruiser calls was discussed this noon. With several details still not positively set, here is the ten tative program: ss Friday-Cruisers arrive. Formal calls between visiting officers, Coy. John w. Troy, Mayor Isadore Gold stein, and Coast Guard cutter Tal- lapoosa officials. Public reception at Governors House honoring vis- iting officers from until 6 o'clock in the afternoon. F
 Saturday-Ba game between Indianapolis and Detroit at 1:30 o'clock in the afternoon. Invitation al dance at Masonic Temple from 9.5O o'clock until 12s30 o'clock at night honoring visiting officers.
 Sunday-Rifle shoot teams from Indianapolis, Detroit and Tallapoosa leave for Mendenhall Glacier range for competition with civilian team at 10 o'clock in the morning Crew race between Detroit, Tallapoosa and Indianapolis at Il o'clock in the morning. Baseball game, be- tween. winner Saturday game and Juneau AIl-Stars at o'clock in the afternoon. <
 Monday--Ships leave early in the morning.
 Agree on Rate
 It was announced today that all bus and taxi-cab firms had agreed to take uniformed men on a spe- cial loop tour of Mendenhall Gla- cier for special rate of $l.
 Ev we'll was appointed in charge of all baseball games. He handed the same arrangements for the visit of two destroyers earlier this summer. Simpson MacKinnon, Naval Aide to Governor Troy; as sicted the committee in drawing it's program.