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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-13
HOEPPEL, SON
 STILL BATTLING

Washington, Dec. 13-(UP)-Rep. John H. Hoeppel of California and his son, Charles today fought to es- cape a prison sentence after con- viction of conspiring to sell West Point appointment to @ young ath- lete for $1,000.
 Red-eyed from 8 sleepless night, they appeared briefly in 8 district supreme court to post formal bond of $1,OOO each, while their battery of lawyers started legal wheels turn- ing in an attempt to overrule the verdict of a jury which found them guilty of conspiring to charge G. w. Ives $1,000 for his appointment.
 Justice Daniel W. O'Donoghue probably will sentence the congress- man and his handsome son on Fri- day. They are liable to receive from four months to two years and pos- sible fines of $10,O00 each.
 While Rep. Hoeppel, who wept whent he heard the verdict, nerv- ously paced the marble lobby of the court, Gen. Samuel T. Ansell, his chief attorney, said he would file a motion for a new trial and arl- other to arrest judgment. If neith- CT of these moves Is successful, he said he would appeal the case to the district court of appeals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-13
Y INDIAN CLUB
 TO ENJOY HIKE
Boys to Leave Building at 9 a. m. Tomorrow;
 Other Groups Busy

The program of activities for younger boys at the central Y. M. c. A. is rapidly getting under way. it was stated last night by Cal Mar tin, associate boys secretary. The following Gra-Y groups are organ ized and are holding regular meet ings: Russell, Hopeville, Bunker Hill, Third church, Angus, Walsh, Iroquois, Colts and Driggs. Groups from the Kingshury and Anderson schools, and from the First Baptist church wil lmeet within the next few days to plan the organization of their respective clubs.
 The Indian group which meets regularly on Saturday morning will go on hike to the Y. M. c. A. camp tomorrow, leaving the central build ing at 9 o'clock. Vincent Dillane, leader of the Pequot tribe, will be in charge of the boys, and will be assisted by other leaders. This group is open to boys from to II years o fage and new members are al- ways welcome.
 Swimming classes, under the di- rection of Henry Darlington, are being conducted for beginners and advanced swimmers. The following periods are open, to all members: Monday, 1 o'clock, beginners swim; Saturday, 10 o'clock, beginners; Wednesday, 4 o'clock, advanced swimming and diving; Thursday at 4, life saving. A special class is also conducted Saturday mornings from 9:3O to 10 by George Turley. The following boys are already members of this group: William Hubert, Her. man Hubert, Miles Dur, Jr., Charles Durr, William Breen, John Mccarthy and William McGrath. Q
 Dave Kelly, popular boxing in- structor at the ''Y," will be conduct ing a boxing class for Gra-Y and Hi- Y members starting next week. The class is rapidly filling up and only a few members will be accepted.
 The Grammar School basketball league got under way Tuesday with Anderson defeating Kingsbury 8 to T. The schedule for the rest of the week Is as follows: Friday, S:30, Russell vs. Slocum; Saturday, 8:30, Sprague vs. Maloney; 800, Hen- dricken vs. Webster; 10:30, Bunker Hill vs. Hopeville. Henry Caring ton will be in charge of all games.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-13

An informal survey of local mer- chants by The Democrat today dis~ closed that early Christmas buying in the stores has hit its highest peak in years. The consensus of merchants opinions that the bus mess during the holiday season will be better than it has been in the past five years, with some store ofd- cials comparing this years shopping with 1929 and 1928.
 All lines of merchandise are mov- ing rapidly, the survey showed. In many cases, stores have had to send for additional stocks, when regular lines were sold out far ahead of ex- pectations. The department and dry goods stores have been enjoying un- usually brisk bushes. Furniture stores have been having better Christmas business than they have in years; merchandise large and small, from small gifts to radios and refrigerators, is being sold in large quantities.
 The merchants questioned today commented on the improved spirit that they have noted on the part of shoppers. Shoppers this year seem a lot more satisfied with the world, D one merchant said. They seem to be greatly encouraged by the fact that there's more money in circula- tion here, and that there are several thousand more people working than there were year ago.
 The heavy Christmas buying fol- lows the best fall business that local stores have had in several years. Since August, business on the re- tail stores here has had 8 marked
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-13
MUSICIAN WAS
 SAVED FROM JAIL
Wouldn't Work at Any= <: thing Else = Grand-
 father Comes to Aid

Portland, Me-, Dec. 13.-(UP)- Twenty-year old Samuel Nappi, who won't work except as clarinet player in an orchestra, and went to jail yesterday rather than accept 8 WpA pick-and-shovel job at $13 a week, was saved from the rock pile today.
 Severio Nappi, 70, who lives with Samuel and has financed his musi- cal education, came to the prison CTS aid just as Sheriff Henry E.. Burnell was about to put him to work breaking stones at county jail. The grandfather engaged counsel to appeal Samuel's convic- ton on an idle and disorderly charge, then he provided $200 bail to free the musician pending su- perior court trial next month.
 Overseers of the poor pressed the idle and disorderly charge against Samuel because of his alleged fail- ure to help his impoverished moth- CT, four brothers and sisters. They'd have put him on probation had he accepted the WPA job, but Samuel refused to lower his professional standards.
 The mother, Mrs. Camilla Nappi, 40, is on probation for illegal pos- session of three gallons of alcohol. Samuel lives with his grandfather, his mother and brothers and sis- ters occupying a separate flat in the same dwelling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-13
OVERWHELMING SUPPORT FOR
 UNITED STATES CANADIAN
 TRADE PACT OF NOVEMBER 15
Digest of Over One Hundred and Fifty Newspapers in 30 States Shows More Than to Favor
 able Comment on the Pact

localized in the states of Oregon and Washington where reduction in the excise tax on lumber has been criticized In these and other states, however, the survey discloses strong support for the Canadian agreement, based on the argument that local interests will benefit from national gains in the reopen ing of trade.
 The survey shows surprising unanimity of view that revival of foreign trade is an essential step in unemployment and recovery. The desirability of reciprocal pacts on the most characterization principle is stressed.
 The survey has been undertaken by the National Committee in the belief that the news and editorial columns of the press provide 8 cross-section on economic condi- tions throughout the country. When the independent press of the United States reflects such general recog- hilton of the need for revision of trade barriers and resumption of commerce among all countries, it is an event of worldwide importance.
 Further compilations will be fur nished as the surveys of the Na- tional Committee proceed. Other reports cover phases of the seven trade pacts already signed, in re- lation to American manufactures, production, wages, and marketing of surplus farm products.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-13
.VETS' MAY BUY
 REMINGTON HOME
Place Needed to Care for Children While Parents
 Are Visiting

Plans for establishment of Q home in Newington near the veter- ans Hospital where children of parents visiting at the hospital could be taken care of are being considered by the Hartford Dis trict Council of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
 The Council at a meeting re- gently in Manchester named George J. McAvoy, district council com mander chairman of committee which he was instructed to form for the purpose of studying the feaSi- bility of such 8 propect. MT. Mc- Avoy said he would probably name the committee early this week.
 The Ladies Auxiliary of the dis trict council named similar con- mittee about 8 month ago, com prising Miss Carrie Lawson of New ington, chairman, Mrs. Anna Ban- nan of New Britain and Mrs. Jen- nie Vacca of Middletown. The com- mittee, it was learned, has consid- cred the matter, and is prepared to offer suggestions at a point meet ing with the council committee which is expected to be called short- ] ly after formation of the latter com mittee.
 Present indications point to a preference by the VFW organiza- tion for purchase of house already built near the hospital rather than erection of one. It is possible that
 the scope of the project may re- quire cooperation of veterans in the state of connecticut with those
 from Massachusetts and Vermont
 states from which visitors come tc
 the Newington hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-13

New York, Dec. 13-A digest of editorial comment on the United States Canadian trade pact of No- yember IS which goes into effect January shows overwhelming sup port for the agreement.
 Study of the editorial and news columns of the independent daily press since the agreement was signed explodes the theory that any section of the United States favors a policy of economic nationaliSm or the maintenance of prohibitive trade barriers between friendly na- tions.
 Of the leading newspapers talk ing a definite editorial position, more than three to one have com mented favorably on the pact. Thus far the compilation includes 156 daily newspapers in 39 states and the District of Columbia.
 A striking feature of the survey is the strong support given the pact in the leading farm states of the Middle West. The agreement with Canada is Imreservedly en- dorsed as an aid to national recov- cry by newspapers with large rural circulation in such states as Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. In these states grain or dairy interests are substantial.
 It is evident that local news re- ports as well as editorials pub +lished by the press in the Middle ssWest that that section is not fear 'ssful of the effect of increased trade zwith Canada upon agriculture. In Kansas City, St. Louis, and other farm marketing centers the agree ment is hailed with the same ap- mproval as in industrial centers of : New England and the Atlantic Coast states.
 , According to the predominant : editorial opinion in the farming < states, agriculture will gain direct ly and indirectly through increased demand among re-employed indus trial workers for food, clothing, and other necessities derived from prod ucts of the soil.
 The states immediately bordering on the Great Lakes which might be expected to feel any adverse effect from competitive imports from Canada, also strongly support the agreement. The leading newspapers in Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, sOhio, and upstate New York show this trend of local sentiment. Y Opposition to the pact is largely
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-13
MRS. uCCETT
 WILL FOLLOW ON

Minneapolis, Dec. 13. (UP)-Defy- ing gunmen who killed her husband, Mrs. Edith Liggett today checked final proofs for 8 new issue of the midwest American, crusading week. ly newspaper.
 The latest edition went to press 8 short time before the hour set for funeral services for Walter Liz gett. He was shot down by machine gnuners Monday night, supposedly because of attacks on gambling, vice and political corruption printed in his paper.
 T don't understand why the gangsters didn't kill me along with Walter" Mrs. Liggett said. I'm go- ing to carry on the paper until I get them and their political protectors.
 T have documentary proof to back up each one of Walters charges that crime is allied with politics and I will go before the state legislature to present this evi- dence any time that I feel I will be given a fair hearing" ?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-13
Early Holiday Sales
 Here eReach New Peak
Merchants COncensus in Business Will Better Mark
 of Last Five Years-StOck Added to Stores

upturn, with the increase in enl- ployment credited with the climb.
 In describing their Christmas bus- mess to date, merchants pointed out today that their heaviest volume of business is yet to come. Next week, and then the two days before Christmas in the following week will find the stores jammed many hours day with holiday shoppers.
 The stores will be open till 9 O. clock tomorrow night. Beginning next week Wednesday, the stores will remain open until 9 o'clock every night up to Christmas.
 Stores in the downtown area ex- pect that this week-end's business will be the heaviest of the pre- Christmas period thus far. Extra clerks are on duty in almost all es- tablishments to care for the addi- tional trade.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-13
STRANGE ADVICE
 OF COURT JUDGE

Boston, Dec. 13.-(UP)-The Bos- ton Traveller, in a copyrighted story today, says a superior court judge advised a defendant and his wife not to have any more children. The Traveller quotes Judge Ernest E.. Hobson as saying:
 Speaking not as a judge but as a friend, I advise you not to have any more children until you are better situated. You wouldn't have more COWS than you could feed. l understand you have had two chil- dren since 1933. You should be ashamed of yourself"
 The defendant was Charles Hur- ley of Boston, who was charged with non-support of a child by his first wife. The charge was dismissed. Hurley has had two children by his second wife, and according to The Traveller, a third is expected. The couple receive So a week in welfare relief.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-13
w. M. sczERIvENER DIES

Hartford. Dec. i3-(UP)-yuneral services will be held Saturday for William H. ehrlvener, b7, assistant treasurer of the Mechanics Saving bank, who died late yesterday. he entered the banks employ ns q messenger ln ioe3 and in 1920 Whs named assistant treasurer, 10 was q native Of tAis city and ls sure vlVed by hls widow, Q daughter
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-13
FUNERALS

,. zhe funeral of Mrs. Mary Sulli- van Moynahan will be held from the hor1e of her daughter, 326 Willow street, at 8:15 o'clock tomorrow morning with a solemn high mass fin Sts. Peter and Paul church at 9 , o'clock. Burial will be in the new } St. Joseph cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Augusta Ben- ham will be held tomorrow after noon at 2 o'clock at the Aldelrson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. Dr. John c. Walker of the Sec- ond Congregational church, officiat- ing. Burial will be in Middlebury cemetery.
 The funeral of Joseph Jozenas, also known as Jusaitis, JuzemaS, Josinske or zubena, will be held from the DelinikS funeral home, IS Congress avenue, to St. Joseph's church at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 . The funeral of Michael Martone will be held from the home, 323 Bishop street, at 8:30 tomorrow morning with a solemn high mass in St. Thomas church at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. The funeral of John E. Tracy will be held from the home 19 An- derson street, Naugatuck at 8:30 o'clock tomorrow morning to St. Mary's church in Union City where mass of requiem will be celebrat- ed at g o'clock. Burial will be in St. James cemetery, Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-13
COUSIN OF GOVERNOR

Washington. Conn. Dec. l3-tUP) -0eorge E. Brann, 60. new Britain. Q cousin of Gov. Louis J. Brann, of Maine, died suddenly last night. He was a retired foreman of the Cof- bin Screw Corp, ct New Britain, and c native of West Gardner, Me. A son and two grandchildren sir- vivc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-13
W.C.T.U. TO STAGE
 PROGRAM TUESDAY

The regular program meeting of the w. c. T. U. will be held at the First Methodist church Tuesday afternoon, December IT, 2::30 o'clock. The Bronze Medal contest will be conducted by Mrs. Arthur Williams. Each member is asked to bring a grocery article for the Salvation Army, and a small gift for ex- change not to exceed ten cents. Refreshments will be served.
 Australia has started 8 war on food contamination.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-13
NEWs ODDITIES

name, was 1S years old today. She had cake with IS candles, party with 13 guests who played 13 games of bunco and said Friday the 18th was her double lucky" day. Both her mother, Wanda V. 2. Jansen, and her father, Martin H. Jansen, have 13 letters in their names.
 NEW HAVEN, CONN, Dec. 13.-- (UP).-Santa Claus is having an influence in New Haven.
 Since he started making personal appearances on the streets here two weeks ago, there has been a 40 per cent decrease in juvenile arrests, ac- cording to Probation Officer Frank J. Berry. So far this month only five children have been brought be- fore the court, as compared with an average of IA each preceding month.
 DANBURY, CONN, Dec. 13.- (UP.)-Living on the banks of Still River does not add to ones social prestige, believes Clarence Fairchild.
 Testifying in one of eleven suits against the city to rid the river of sewage pollution, Fairchild told Su- perior Court Judge Alfred c. Bald win his friends had refused to visit him "because of the river odors."
 GREENWICH. CONN. Dec. 13.- (UP).-Henry "Alabam" Walker, negro, who said he was 106 years old, applied at the public welfare department for an old age pension application.
 Accompanying him was his son, Henry, Jr., 65, who also asked for an application blank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-13
LAVAL HAS TOOTH PULLED

Geneva, Dec. 13-Premier Pierre Laval had a wisdom tooth pulled last night, after sever toothache, Refusing to have an anesthetic, he explained: "It dulls the intelligence for the time being and I'll need all mine in my talks with Anthony Eden of Great Britain"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-13
CARn 0F THANKS

wish Co thank my many Fela- tliye,s. friends and nslshbc!H' sap.s,- Thomas church, Tor the beautiful floral trlhMtep. and the klnaneRn and sympathy shown me during my rec eeDt bereavement, the death of my beloved sister, MFa. Mary cfowe'
 MRS. HENRY olcoNNoR.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-13
CARD op TEIARKa

We wish Co thank euF rolatlyeg. lrlonhH nha helahhQFk fnf their hlndnes4 hha sympathy shown un daath Nf onf beloved husband And father. Nlehnlhs HAfns,
 MflA, iiuhhm AND FAMILY,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-13
(By United Press)

TOPEKA, KAN, Dec. 13-(UP)- J. L. Lazarowitz, self-styled King of the Boes," failed to stir any sym pathy among state officials with his story of "cruel and inhumane" treat ment by Wichita authorities. He said he was arrested for vagrancy, forced to go to religious services not of his own church and ordered out of town.
 CHICAGO, Dec. 13-(UP)-Shirley Jansen, who has 13 letters in her
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-13
DIVORCE ASKED

Divorce on grounds of misconduct is asked in 8 petition filed in su- perior court today by Pasquale Del- Nigro against Elizabeth DelNigro. both of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-13
OBITUARY

BREDICE-Vincenzo Bredice, 56, died this morning at St. Marys hospital after brief illness. He was 8 native of Italy but had been Q resident of this city for 2l years. He was well known especially among the Italian residents. Up to the time of his illness he was employed by the American Brass company.
 MT. Bredice is survived by three sons, Felix of New York and John and James of this city; and three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Russo, Mrs. John DeVito and Mrs. Thomas Si- conolfi and one brother, Michael of Italy.
 The funeral will be held on Mon day morning from the home 1908 Bank street time to announced later. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 QUICK-William Quick, 46, of 43 East Liberty street died this morn ing at St. Mary's hospital after a brief illness. He was born in this city, the son of William and Jer,- nie Terwilliger Quick.
 MT. Quick is survived by his wife, Lillian Cassel Quick; his mother; two sons, William Quick, IT,, and Harold Quick; one daughter, Jen- nie; one sister, Mrs. Laura Green of Bristol.
 The funeral will be held from the Alderson funeral home, 70 Gen. tral avenue, on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery, Rev. Theodore Bobilin o1sciating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Satur- day evening between 2 and g O. clock and on Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 o'clock and Sunday evening between 2 and g o'clock.
Evening star., 1935-04-09
Fairer Skies Due
Soon, But Riuers
Rise Under SnO,C
COldSnap Makes District
ShiUer-TOmOrrOtU
to Be Warmer.

Fair and somewhat warmer weather
was in prospect today after a night
of sleet and snow fiurries, which
whitened a city already bedecked in
Spring foliage.
While Washingtonians hoped for
an end to the fortnight Of chill, rain
and mist. residents of nearby Mary
land and Virginia kept an eye on
their rivers and counted the damage
from the cold to their crops.
The rivers were rising but slowly
and only scattered damage resulted
to early crops, although nearby noun
famous sections still were blanketed
in snow this morning.
The current forecast is for partly
cloudy and continued cold tonight,
with q low of about IS degrees. To-
morrow fair and not so cold"
About third of an inch of snow
fell in Washington last night. The
fiurries were preceded before mid
night by q heavy sleet storm. The
ground, however, was warm, and al
most no snow remained on the streets.
The low early this morning was
only one degree above freezing. The
Potomac River showed a moderate
rise today. Tributary streams were
filling slowly. but well within their
banks, the Weather Bureau reported
Evening star., 1935-04-09
TOOFFER
SECURITY SHARE
Bargaining With France and
Italy on Proposals at
Stresa Expected.

tCopyrisht, 1885, by the Associated Press)
LONDON, April 9-Diplomatic
quarters today said they were in
formed that Great Britain has de-
cided to participate actively in an
all-inclusive European security sys-
tenn II France and Italy will accept
the British proposals to be made
Thursday at Stresa, Italy.
In addition to growing indications
for several weeks past that Great
Britain would offer to commit herself
actively to participation in mutual
assistance pact for all Europe, came
the statement last night by Stanley
Baldwin, lord president Of the coun-
Gil, that the country was willing to do
Its share In taking steps against any
aggressor nation.
Definite Offer Seen.
Diplomatic sources said they un-
derstood the cabinet had decided to
make a definite offer at Stresa of such
active participation as a move to head
off any possible anti German efforts
by Italy, because the British are de-
termined that a general peace pact to
which Germany might attach its sig
nature should be the solution Of the
continents problems.
It was also stated the original
Franco British proposal for an avia-
ton agreement would form part Of
the general security plan, but that the
cabinet was still opposed to any sep
arate air agreement.
Baldwin conferred today with vari-
oVs cabinet members and it was in
dicated Great Britains. policy at
Stresa would be drafted in its final
form by tonight.
See French Chiefs Tomorrow.
Premier Ramsay Macdonald and
Sir John Simon, foreign secretary, will
see French officials in Paris tomorrow,
where they change trains on their
way to Stresa, but they were not
expected to have formal conversations
with them until the conference.
The assistants of Capt. Anthony
Eden. lord privy seal, who is i'll and
unable to attend the parley, will be
attached to the British delegation
as technical experts. They were with
Eden throughout his recent swing to
Berlin, Moscow, Warsaw and Praha.
The Ethiopian affairs expert of the
foreign Office probably will join the
delegation at Geneva after the Stresa
meeting, as it was believed the League
Council might discuss the Italo- -Ethi-
opian dispute as well as continental
security.