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Evening star., 1935-01-20
JAPAN'S MANDATE
PROBLEM GROWING
Climax Due March 27 When
Toxic Finally Quits
League.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
GENEVA, January 19-Growing
concern was apparent at Geneva to-
day over how to solve the problem
of Japan's responsibility to the League
of Nations about her mandate over
the Pacific Islands, once her resig-
nation from the League becomes
effective on March 81.
The question was deemed so i'm
portant that some quarters are ad-
vocating a special session Of the
League Council on that date
In questioning today Japan's alleged
inclusive development of some 1.400
former German islands in the Pa
cific, the Council in no way discussed
Japan's right to maintain these islands
in the future, nor did it tacitly or
otherwise approve Japan's right to
maintain them.
Joint Navy Not Desired.
The League has been represented
as believing that, from a practical
standpoint, nothing short of the dis
patch of an international navy would
induce Japan to relinquish the islands,
and the League does not even dream
of such a step.
What it can do Is to insist that
Japan continue to bow to the Leagues S
right of supervision over the islands.
AS one of the allied and associated
powers which distributed the man
dates over all former German colonies,
the United States has voice in the
future of the Pacific Islands. and the
League is speculating regarding pos
sible action from that quarter.
1t was understood that Japan al
ready has canvassed the powers on
behalf of election of a japanese to
the World Court of Justice bench
to succeed Judge Adatchi. A move
ment seems to be forming against
the designation of a Japanese because
Japan resigned from the League after
condemnation of her action in Man
churia.
Representation Opposed.
Similar opposition has been noted
as developing against permitting ia
pan to continue to have representa-
tion on financial, economic and other
standing committees of the League of
Nations.
League circles think it not unlikely
that some member may raise the
question of Japan's right to hold her
Pacific Island mandates even before
March q, when her membership ex-
pires.
The Associated Press was given to
understand that Japan plans to con-
tinue her cooperation with the League
even after her resignation becomes
effective. Japan was expected to do
this along the lines now followed by
the United States and along the lines
which Germany may adopt through
cooperation piece-meal with Geneva
without resuming complete member
ship.
Evening star., 1935-01-20
PAPER REPORTS
POLITICIAN HELD
Claims Nelson B. Clark oil
Massachusetts Arrested
in HoId-Up Death.
By the Associated Press,


BOSTON, January l9.-The Boston
Sunday Advertiser says tonight in a
copyright article that Nelson B. Clark,
held in New York on a charge of
receiving stolen property, is prom
inent figure in Massachusetts,, for
mer candidate for Governor of the
State and first State secretary Of the
American Legion.
The newspaper says that Clark is
held in New York in connection with
the murder of patrolman M. j.
Killian, shot down Friday during the
hold-up of a Fifth avenue leather
store.
Clark, the newspaper said, was
prominent political figure in Massa-
chusetts during the days of the late
Calvin Coolidge.
The paper identified Clark as the
former head of the State Progressive
party and as a former candidate for
Congress.
Evening star., 1935-01-20
T0ASK
AVIATION REFORM
Congress Expected to Get
New Note Tuesday or
Wednesday.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
President Roosevelts fifth message
to Congress-expected next Tuesday
or Wednesday-Was described authori-
tatively yesterday as likely to recon-
mend fundamental changes in the
Nations civil and military aviation
policies. 1t will be the third special
message sent.
Accompanying the message will be
3oo-page report of the Presidents
Special Aviation Commission, headed
by Clark Howell, ST.. Atlanta news
paper publisher.
Approval Reported.
Officials, who declined to be quoted
by name, said Mr.. Roosevelt had ap-
proved the recommendation in the
report for the creation of regular air
passenger service across the Atlantic
and Pacific.
That the President regards trans
oceanic transportation by air as feaS-
ible was indicated in letter of con-
graduation he wrote Amelia Earhart
for her flight across the Pacific, made
public today.
Because of swift advances in this
science of flight, made possible by
Government and private enterprise, y
the President wrote. scheduled ocean
transportation by air is a distinct and
definite future prospect"
The Howell Commission was re-
ported in reliable quarters to have
proposed that the Government aid
the proposed ocean service with sub
sides for both dirigible and airplane
building.
New DirigibIe Proposed.
Construction of a giant dirigible to
be turned over to private company
was advocated. it was said. to help
America meet the competition OF
giant, speedy foreign ships.
Government aid to make possible
next Summer the establishment OF
heavier -than-air service between the
California coast and Hawaii and from
the East Coast to Europe by way OF
Bermuda and the Azores, was re-
ported to be specific commission
recommendation.
Other recommendations to be made
by the commission we're said to be:
Establishment of permanent avia-
ton commission to be merged later
with a larger Interstate Commerce
Commission. which would have con-
troll over all transportation services
Contract Limitations.
Lifting the airmail law prohibi-
ton against one company holding
more than one mainline contract OF
two secondary contracts.
Revision of the law requiring COM
petitive bidding for service aircraf'
contracts.
Increasing the number of Army and
Navy planes to 1000 and construction
Of a small dirigible for training pur-
poses.
The Presidents aviation communi-
cation will follow those already de-
lvered on a social security program
and American adherence to the World
Court.
Evening star., 1935-01-20
STATE TO SHOW BRUNO'S
SUDDEN WEALTH BEGAN
WITH RANSOM PAYMENT
Turn to Page pictorial summation OF the States case
Richard Hduptmann
State Offers Complete Story
OfHauptmann's Part in Crime

ransom is paid at the st. Raymond
graveyard rendezvous, and Col. Lind
bergh, in a parked car nearby, hears
Hauptmann's voice call directions to
DR.. Condor. Lindbergh is satisfied the
money is paid to the kidnaper because
he was able to return sleeping suit
worn by the baby and to describe
nursery details to "Jafsie."
SeqneI.
Ransom currency begins appearing
Immediately after the graveyard pay
ment, one of the first bills turning up
in a bank near an apartment project
on which Hauptmann worked. The
baby is found dead near Hopewell,
May II, minus its sleeping suit.
Hauptmann. with no job, meanwhile
plays the stock market, makes frequent
bank deposits. lives comfortably. Po-
lice start untiring hunt to trap the
ransom collector by following the devi-
Gus trail of ransom currency.
DenOnemenf.
Hauptmann is arrested September
10, 1884. after passing ransom bill
at a gas station. Station attendants
give Federal agents d description Of
him which is identical" with that
given by "Jafsie" A ransom bill is
found in his possession when he is
taken into custody. Search of the
Hauptmann garage turns up $l4,600
of cleveIly cached ransom money
The hoard. all in gold bills. represents
almost half of the $685. 900 gold certif1-
cate portion of the ransom. Hidden
on a piece of wood trim in the Haupt-
mann baby's nursery. investigators find
a smudged pencil notation of "Jafsie's'
address and phone number. Haupt-
mann admits the writing is his, but
explains his interest" in the case mo-
tivated the notation.
Evening star., 1935-01-20
BALTIMOREAN KILLED
AS TRUCK LEAVES ROAD
John Merriman Is Victim OF
Crash Near Eaton, Ohio-Don
Wentworth Is Injured.

BY the Associated Press.
EATON, Ohio, January ia man
identified by papers in his possession
as John Merriman, Baltimore. wa
killed, and Don Wentworth, also OF
Baltimore, was injured seriously late
today when their truck plunged from
the National Highway, 10 miles north
west of here.
Merriman's skull was fractured
Coroner Walter McCool reported
Wentworth's injuries were unde-
termined. He was taken to a hospital
in Richmond, Ind.
Merriman, driving, was believed by
McCool to have gone to sleep at the
wheel.
Evening star., 1935-01-20
Freeze Over SnO,U
Gives City Peril
Of Icy Streets
Rain Prospect Today.
Four Hurt in Crash.
Cold Widespread.

Washington faced the prospect Of
dangerously icy streets today as freez-
ing temperatures last night followed
in the wake of a snowfall of several
inches The storm was general
throughout this region.
Rain with rising temperature was
the forecast for today and more rain
and warmer weather were expected
tomorrow, but another turn to colder
was indicated by the Weather Bureau
for tomorrow night.
The District Engineer Department
Continued on Page 2, Column g.
Evening star., 1935-01-20
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press
PENNINGTON, N. j., January 19.-
Here is how testimony of State wit
neSses to date has linked Hauptmann
with the Lindbergh case:
The Acfual Crime.
Hauptmann, driving green sedan
bearing a wooden section ladder, is
seen at the entrance of the Lindbergh
estate private road, at Hopewell, at
noon, March l, 1882, the day the child
is kidnapped and murdered. A wooden
section ladder found where the flee
ing kidnaper abandoned it. Under the
kidnap window is the footprint of a
shoe about the same size as Haupt-
mann wore. The ransom note in the
nursery in Hauptmann's handwriting.
The split uprights of the kidnap ladder
indicate it had started to collapse.
probably throwing the kidnaper and
the baby to the ground.
The Day A fter the Crime.
Hauptmanns wife confides to a
neighbor that the Bronx carpenter has
Just returned from trip. Hauptmann
nurses an injured leg or sprained
ankle
The Ransom NEGOTIATIONS.
A ransom note in Hauptmann's s
Handwriting commissions DR.. John F.
(Jafsie) Condor to act as intermes
diary in ransom negotiations. John
Perrone, taxi driver, names Haupt-
mann as the man who gave him kid
nap letter to deliver by hand to
'Jafsie" Ransom contacts are held
at Woodlawn and st. Raymond's Gem
etery. in the Bronx, and 'Jafsie" says
Hauptmann was the man he negoti-
ated with on both occasions. A dress
model sees him shadow "JafSie." The
Evening star., 1935-01-20
ADMITS PRISON PLOT
Robber Confesses Gun Smuggling
in San Quentin Break.

SAN FRANCISCO, January 10 (P).
Police Chief William Quinn an
nounced tonight Clyde Stevens, pa
rolled San Quentin convict and con-
feSsed bank robber, had admitted he
smuggled into the prison the auto
matics which enabled four prisoners
to kidnap four Parole Board officials
and escape for a few hours Wednes-
day,
Evening star., 1935-01-20
PILOT BROWNS IN CRASH
Attempt to Revive Lieut.. Thrun
Proves Futile.

Coast Guard headquarters an
nounced last night the death OF
Lieut.. Charles T. Thrun from drown
ing. Efforts at rescuscitation were
abandoned seven and a half hours
after he was removed from the wreck
age of his plane, which crashed yes
terday at Cape May, N. j.
Evening star., 1935-01-20
Gangster Freed on Bond.

ELKHORN, Wis, January 10 P.-
Edward Gather Tom) McFadden,
Touhy gangster awaiting trial on a
charge Of carrying q machine gun,
was released on $4,000 bail today.
Evening star., 1935-01-20

Continued on Page 8, Column 81
Evening star., 1935-01-20
WEATHER.

~. 8. Weather Bureau ForecastA
Rain with slowly rising temperature to-
day; tomorrow rain and warmer. colder
ut night. emperatures-Highest, 80 at
1880 am. yesterday, lowest. 20 at 10
pm yesterday.
Full report on page A-s,
Evening star., 1935-01-20

Continued on Page 4, Column ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-07

ian Independent Political and Lithuanian Citizens clubs. Mir. Jcnusaitis, a republican, has held the position for the past eight years.
 It is understood that the pres ent deputy whose term will other wise expire with the reappoint- ment or the selection of new ones by High Shcriff-elect J. Ed ward Slavin, has the endorsement of more than ninety percent of the local Lithuanians on the strength of his character and the work done by him while connect ed with the courts. While in office MT Jenusaitis has been instrument al in aiding many Lithuanians in securing citizenship papers.
 The delegation to appear before the town chairman tonight will be headed by Thomas Matas. prcsi- dent of the l.. I. P. club, and the delegates will consist of members of both major political parties, who are also active members nt the supporting organizations. They will ask that their choice receive just consideration and that their efforts receive proper recognition.
 It is the contention of the Lithu- anian population that one of their number, be listed among such of ficials and will support none other than the present deputy sheriff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-07
Bible Members Hear
 National President
Harlan D. CrOwell of Stamford Discusses Need and
 Power of Classes in Local Address
WATERVILLE

success for the movement if It properly develops and uses the latent power to beobtained from careful organization. He pointed out the stimulus to better living and individual improvement of- fered by the work of the classes offering much testimony to drive home his point.
 He stressed the fact that the present legislators in congress must not again miss their chance Gas they did in 1933-34) to put into the new deal program the funda- mental principles of the Brother hood of Man. He referred to the creation by relief agencies of sev- eral thousand higher-priced admin istration jobs while hundreds of thousands of relief workers were forced to be content with a meager dole. This he maintained is con- trary to the principles of true "brotherhood."
 MT Crowell also attacked the re- turn of repeal indicating that con ditions are much worse than they were under prohibition. He urged his listeners to make the, most of the opportunities presented by mems Bable class organization.
 More than two hundred mem- bers from the various classes throughout the state attended the conference which was opened at 3:45 p. m. by Warren P. Packer, president of the state federation. Methods used by the classes were n FNV improving the programs.
 A supper was served to the wis., itins delegates at p. nn.. the meal being handled by the members of Grace Methodist Ladies' Aid so- ciety.
 At the evening meeting which MT Crowell addressed, every avail able seat in the church was occu- pied. The congregation of Water vile Union church led by Rev Elizabeth Weeks, joined with that of Grace church and Everyman's Bible class of Waterville which sponsored the meetings and which conducted the evening services.
 Howard M. Grilley, president of Everyman's Bible class of Water vile, opened the meeting and "I Love to Tell the Story" was sung by the congregation. Rev Mulford B. Simonson lead the singing. Mrs Samuel M. Butcher was at the or- gan, and Mrs M. B. Simonson. the pianist. Prayer was then offered by Samuel M. Butcher. He was followed by Frederick R. Book, eration of Mems Bible classes, a member of Everyman's Bible class of Waterville and commander in chief of the Red and Blue mem bership campaign armies of the later. He introduced the generals of those armies, Joseph Caron and Frank Wilson, respectively, an- nouncing that the Blues lead in the membership contest by a single point. He also introduced Roy A. Ferris, the first president of the Watervillc class, and John II. Daddy" Twelves, past president. Also present was Rev Thomas J.. Crosby, pastor of the South Fed eratcd church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-07
Old Age Pension
 Bill In Making
Would Start Payments in January, l036-SuppOrted
 By Representative Groups Throughout State

urday at a meeting of the pension committee in Center church house, New Haven. William NJ. Harris, local relief administrator, is a member of the committee which has for some time been working on the bill.
 Three to Introduce It
 The measure will be introduced by a republican, a democrat and a socialist, and as it Is supported by church and fraternal circles, it's adoption by the assembly is be- lieved to be assured.
 Senator Julius c. Stremlau of Meriden who has for number of years backed the Fraternal order of Eagles in their fight to obtain pension legislation will introduce the bill as a democrat. The Wa terbury aerie has been particular ly active in agitating for the pen- sion bill, and committee to fur ther the movement locally was ap- pointed several months ago.
 Must Be 65 Years
 Under the terms of the bill, per- sons eligible for pensions are those 65 years of age or over with out other means of support and with no relative legally liable and financially able to support them. They must not be in such physical or mental condition as to make them cases for institutional care and they must have been residents of Connecticut for 10 years. They must have made no assignments or transfers of property to qualify for the pension and they must not be at the time serving in any penal institution nor on probation from any court.
 No requirement of citizenship is made and persons who have at some time previously served in q penal institution are not barred. The maximum pension is set at $7 weekly for each person. The amount may be increased to $10 q week in cases of sickness or similar each town shall have charge of the work.
 Home Owners Eligible
 Persons owning their own homes will not be barred from receiving pensions, but the state is given q prior claim on the estate at their death. Funeral expenses to the amount of $10O are allowed each pensioner.
 The bill calls for an oppropria- ton of $2,000,0O0 for the next biennium in order to cover the cost of organizing the pchsion system and to pay pensions for the first year and one-half. There is no made for financ- ing the program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-07
CONTINUANCE FOR
 ENRACED HUSBAND
Pilgrim Ave Woman Says Mate Threatened Her
 and Baby With Knife

It's bad, according to Mrs Ilario Guarda of IS Pilgrim avenue when your husband has worked only six months during the three years you've been married while you have to go out to work yourself every morning. It's even worse. she thought, when you patiently cook a whole pot of spaghetti only to have said husband raise his eye brows in disgust and hurl pot and spaghetti over the veranda railing. But worst of all, in Mrs Guarda's estimation, is when he takes a knife whose length she estimated roughly at about two feet, swings it menacingly, puts 1t through a wall to show how sharp it is, and then tells you that instead of using 1t for slaughtering a pig, he intends to use it on you, your baby, your mother and your father.
 Mrs Guarda could stand the not working; she endured the spaghetti tossing, but the knife was too much. She called police and had her husband arrested.
 This morning she told Judge Ed ward Mascolo in police court her story, fervently and eloquently re- lating all the details in hesitating English. Then 1lario himself, who IS 40 years old, took the stand and in rapid fire Italian with rolling eyes and waving hands. gave his version of the affair. claiming that his wife and her parents insisted on "bossing" him. He made no mention of the knife, but answered his wifes charge that he had not worked by counter complaint that though she worked regularly, she never handed her check to him. He was quite indignant about this latter.
 Judge Mascolo continued the case for two weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-07
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs Mary E. Roy will take place this evening at 8 o'clock at the Bailey and Snyder funeral home, 94 Willow street. Rev Thomas l.. Crosby will con- duct the service. Burial will be to- morrow morning in New Bruns- wick, N. J.
 The funeral of Mrs Mary Bun gardner, wife of John Bungardner took place this morning at 9:15 o'clock from the home at 205 Clover street to St Joseph's church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 10 o'clock by Rev John J. Kripas assisted by Rev William Wurkas. deacon and Rev Adam Morkunas of Thompson. Conn, sub-deacon. Rev Peter Kar- lonis of New Britain and Rev Ed ward Gradeck, were at the side altars. Burial was in Calvary ceme- tery with committal services by Father Krispas. The pallbearers were Flank suopis, Kostantas Dauknora, John Lapinska, John Alyta, John sugzdinis, and John KudZma.
 The funeral of James Brennan was held from the Belleville Funeral home, 68 East Clay street on Saturday morning at. 8:3O o'clock to St Mary Magdalen's church where a solemn mass of
 requiem was celebrated by Rev
 Thomas McGarry. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. The pail bearers Ia r = "fIIto n and Kenneth Brennan. Louis Des- and James Scott.
 The funeral of Martin Byrnes
 was held Saturday morning from
 the Mulville funeral home. 270
 West Main street, at s:15 o'clock to St Thomas church where a celebrated at g o'clock. Rev James
 Rev John Kennedy as deacon and
 deacon. Fr. Donnelly conducted
 St. Joseph's cemetery. The bear Whitaker, H. O'Donnell, August IVu' JOhh 0yusD duu AhoHh"' , Egan. The funeral of Mrs Elizabeth A. (Murty) Dunn, widow of John T. Dunn. was held Saturday morn ing at S:15 o'clock from the Null vile funeral home, 270 West Main street, to the church of the Im-
 maculate Conception where a mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev Jerome Cooke. Special music was rendered at the church by James German.
 Burial was in the new St Joseph's
 cemetery.
 The funeral of Miss Alma Klem- mer was held Saturday afternoon from the home of her sister. Mrs Frederick J. Munter of 260 Hau. ser street. at 1880 o'clock, to St i Johns Evangelical Lut h c r T church, where services were con- ducted by Rev John C. Mohrman. The bearers were: Emil Dase, AL fred JaDs. Edward Magel. Paul Beer. Frank Kleinschmidt and I Eric Schmidt. BurMl was in the
 new Pine Grove cemetery. The funeral of Nicholas Stolfi took place Saturday morning q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-07
Ahepa Installation
 To Be Held Sunday
Peter StavrOs to Take Over Presidency for 1855;
 District Officers to Preside at Moose Hall Ceremonies

The Waterbury Chapter No. 48, Order of Ahepa, will install their 1885 slate of officers at Moose hall Sunday afternoon at 3:3O o'clock. The officers to be installed are Pe- ter Stavros, president, who served in that capacity in 193O-1931; John Yamponis, second successive term as vice-president; James DilIing- water Coukis. second term as secre- tary; and James Macris, fourth term as treasurer.
 The board of governors to be installed includes: Louis A. Chro- his, chairman. George Stavros, Pe- ter Coukis, Harry Minolakos and Peter Savacos.
 At the last meeting presided over by President Chronis, presi- dent- elect Stavros appointed the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-07
FAILS TO APPEAR:
 ARREST ORDERED

Failing to appear in Woodbury town court Saturday night. Henry Jennette, 23. of 1S0 South Elm street, was arrested in this city to- day and held at the police station for Woodbury authorities. He is scheduled to face charges of motor vehicle law violation in Woodbury as the resul of an accident there several weeks ago.
 Jennette was free on bonds of $2O0 when he failed to appear Sat- urday and the bond was ordered called. He was arrested here to- day through complaint by his bondsman, who will now seek to have the case reopened and his bond returned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-07
ANNUAL REPORTS
 READ YESTERDAY

Despite economic stress. Water- bury's Catholics gave their churches strong financial support during 1884, according to the am nual reports read by pastors at the various churches yesterday. The reading of annual financial state- ments on the first Sunday of each year is customary in all churches of the Hartford diocese.
 All pastors expressed themselves as generally pleased with the years receipts. especially in view of the poor econOmic conditions which prevailed locally during 1884. Re- ceipts in most cases were better than in 1883, while one major par ish reported that it's revenue had been the largest since 1880.