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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-26
EUGENE C. GRACE
 PAID sl,Ol0,OOO
 PERSONAL TAXES
This Was in I9I7-l91S on
 His $2,755,OOO of Taxable Income

Washington, Feb 26-(UPD-- Eugene c. Grace. Bethlehem Steel Corporation president. told the senate munitions committee today his. personal taxes for 1917 and 1918 amounted to $1.s1O.000. or 66 per cent of his $2,755,OO0 tax- able income. >
 Earlier he was shown to have received wartime bonuses totalling $3;660,756 in addition to a $12,- 000-a-year salary.
 'T think we're in agreement that war should not be the vehicle for unconscionable profits," Grace told the committee as 1t continued sts inquiry into his activities.
 Chairman Gerald P. Nye, r, N. D., said the problem confronting us is one of taking profits out of preparation for war;" and said munitions companies were "about the only ones that profited during the depression"
 1T hope you're not including the steel industry" Grace said. "It has had very hard going"
 He said the Bethlehem company no longer manufactured ordnance "in anticipation of doing business with the government in the event of another war"
 "We've forgotten about it," he said.
 Sen Homer T. Bone, d, Wash, clashed with the steel manufactur- CT when Grace expressed ignorance of certain activities of his company.
 "It's astounding" Bone said, "how many executives come before us and know nothing of the affairs of their companies. I should think the men who get all these bonuses would have all this stuff at their finger-ips."
 "You can't expect me to carry all this around in my head" Grace retorted.
 Grace agreed with Nye that "our present difficulties are still trace able to the last war;"
 Bone began long discussion nf the 15-year-old suit of the Emer- gency Fleet corporation to recover alleged overcharges by the Bethle- hem Shipbuilding corporation Reading from the governments brief In the case, Bone asked Grace for an opinion of the language.
 "It is very strong, unfair and do not think 1t will be substan- tiated," Grace Said..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-26

(Continued from Page l.) ducted by firm of Pennsylvania lawyers and expressed the hope no action would be taken to interfere with the divorce plans.
 Gerguson was charged yesterday by Mrs Gould with drugging her and taking her to flat where her husband, Edward. a wealthy, Sene- ca Falls, N. r., manufacturer, now in a sanitarium, found her partial ly unclad.
 Besides Kemp. the defendants are Norman J. Gould, brother-in- law, and Anna Gould. sister, in law of Mrs Gould, and a private de- teceive, Gerald Luisi.
 Mrs Wilma k. Gould faced strcn- uous cross examination today when trial of her suit for $500,000 against her husband's relatives, was resumed in supreme court. Leon Prince, attorney for former Representative Norman J. Gould Seneca Falls, N. Y., planned to question her closely about her early life. Tn his opening address, he charged that she had been married first at 13 and had not led a blameleSS lire.
 Prince" Michael, whose real name Is Harry Gerguson, of the lower East Side Gergusons, may take the stand later today. He was the villain of the piece yesterday when Airs Gould described the cir cumstances of the alleged framing For evidence by which her husband, Edward B. Gould, who now is in a saEitarium. hoped to get divorce.
 Mrs Gould said Romanoff doped her.
 When she awoke, she testified, she was in Gerguson's bed in Ger |,grson's apartment and several men were breaking in. Her clothes had been torn off and Gefguson was only partly clad, she said. The !n- vaders included her husband who was asked by detective if te identified this woman" as his wife. Mrs Gould, charging Norman J. Could, his wife, Mrs Anna Gould, EllwoOd w. Kemp, Jr, an attorney. send Gerald Luisi, private detec- tive, of conspiracy, is asking $5CO,- 900 damages. Her husband filed a divorce suit based on the Romanoff incident. but it was thrown out of coi Tt when Gould went to sa2i- t3Tium.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-26
NEGRO MAY WIN
 THE ELECTION

Dallas, Tex, Feb 26 - (UP) - Dallas county citizens today re- vised their list of political impos- abilities.
 A month ago they believed no negro and no republican could be elected to the Texas legislature from Dallas county.
 Today 1t appeared distinctly possible that a negro of republi- can might win the post vacated by Rep Sarah Hughes who resigned to become the states first woman district judge.
 Democrats were split between more than 70 candidates for the office.
 A. s. Wells, negro lawyer, has 5000 negro votes assured, 1t was estimated. John W. Philip, fourth assistant postmaster general under President Hoover. is the republi- can candidate.
 That Wells candidacy is taken seriously by politicians was made evident by Coke Stevenson, speak CT of the house.
 The legislature won't seat a negro even if he is elected" Stew enson asserted.
 No negro has sat in the state ef1slature since the '9O's.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-26
POLICE STRIKE
 AT FUR THEFTS

Syracuse, N. r., Feb 26-(UP)-- Police today were confident they had struck an effective blow at q fur theft ring which operated in the eastern part of the United States, after obtaining first degree larceny convictions against four women.
 Verdicts of guilty were returned last night against Mrs Aurelia Burns, Hingham, Mass; Mrs Evelyn Nolan, Cleveland; Mrs Lillian May Weber, and Mrs Anna Irene Web- CT, both of Chicago. The jury deliberated only 61 minutes The trial lasted one week.
 County Judge William l.. Bar mum was expected to impose sen- teHces of from 5 to 10 years impris- onment at Bedford Hills. The four women were charged specifically with the theft of a. $1,000 mink coat from S Syracuse shop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-26

Dallas, Tex, Feb 26 = (U.P.)- Raymond Hamilton. killer and bandit. was safe in q secret hiding place to-day. victor In another con- test with the law. Police who en- gagged the dapper gunman in q bat tie Sunday night and lost his trail last night near Mansfield admitted he had slipped away again. When last reported Hamilton and an un- identified companion were headed toward Cleburne in an automobile stolen in Fort Worth. The last per- sons known to have seen them were three youths they Kidnapped near Celina after Sunday nights s battle.
 The youths were L. B. Harlow, Roy Mays and J. C. Loftice, Jr.
 Hamilton was pretty nice to us, said Mays. "He told us to call him 'Gabe'."
 The outlaws gave the boys $2 when they turned them loose.
 Extra guards were posted to-day at the county jail and federal building here on the chance that Hamilton might attempt to free some of his relatives and friends who were tried on charges of aid
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-26
Drive Against Railway Shares Sent Market Downward
NewLouUs Made Until
 Support Came Later:
Traders Had Been Apprsed of Poor Situation in Rail-
 roads Before Market Started

aware and Hudson 29 1-2 off \ IA; and New York Central IA 5-e off 1 1-S.
 Losses were small in the utility section although sufficient to bring many of them into new low terr1- tory. New lows were made by American Water Works, Electric Power and Light and Peoples Gas. In the steel division, U. S.. Steel shares made new 1885 lows, the common. at 32H off H and the preferred S1A off 11k. Bethlehem and American Rolling Mill were at new lows.
 Selling again broke out in Bald- win Locomotive issues, bringing the common to 11k off 1 and then preferred to off 3A points. The company yesterday announced it had petitioned to reorganize undec the bankruptcy act.
 Automobile issues held fairly we'll, although General Motors on fractional decline made new lov for the year. So did Packard. Mo- tor equipments held fairly well.
 An indication of the gloom in the financial community was given when a stock exchange seat sold for $83,000, decline of $7,000' from the previous sale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-26
OUINTUPLETSTO
 CAUSE TROUBLE

Toronto, Ont, Feb 26-(UP)- Hon. David Croll, Ontario welfare minister. plans to propose in the legislature today 6 bill which, if passed, will bring the Dionne quintuplets under the continued control of his department
 Tabling of the bill in the house yesterday was interpreted as the governments answer to reports Oliva and Mrs Dionne, parents of the quintuplets, would act to break the existing government guardian, ship over the babies, or at least attemut to secure control after expiration of the present govern ment protection, July 26. 1936.
 The bill will vest in the govern ment control of the babies for an indefinite period and prevent pos sible exploitation.
 Passage would automatically place the quintuplets under con- trol of the welfare department and give the government the right to dictate the manner in which they should be brought up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-26
FirstWife or Jimmy Walker Ls Sorry For His, Troubles

Miami Beach. Florida, February 26 - UP) - Mrs Janet Allen Walker still thinks of the former mayor of New York city as Just Jim" and refuses to believe that he planes her for his present diff ffculties with his creditors.
 Former Mayor James J. Walker summoned to court in London by his American creditors. told the court through his attorney that the debts in question were incurred ny the first Mrs Walker after their Separation.
 1 Mrs Janet Walker. who obtained q Florida divorce and Is the first Mrs Walker, said under no circum- stances would she believe that Walker intended her to be blamed for purchasing shoes and other eX- pensive accessories in New York shops and charging them to him.
 T never have and never will do anything to jeopardize his business or political position" Mrs Walker said. You see. he is still just Jim to me not a man want to hurt"
 After-Mrs Walker obtained her divorce. Walker married Betty Com ptoD, actress. She lives in q seaside cottage here and each one of the rooms. is picture of Walker. There is a life-size por- trait over the mantle in the liV- ing room.
 Mrs Walker is employed at the Palm Island Club where Earl carrolrs VanitIes play nightly
 Broke, But Smiling
 London, February 26 = (UP) - yorpIer Mayor James J. Walkers broAe. but smiling. awaited today the decision of creditors who are trying to decide whether to bring bankruptcy proceedings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-26

The creditors have until March IS to consider their course. At the end of proceedings brought by two firms in Chancery court yesterday Justice Sir Fairfax LuXmoort postponed his decision until then.
 As for the possibility that police proceedings might be taken against him because of the revelation m court that he was not registered as an alien. Walker was unperturbed Police were non n-committal.
 At the Chancery court hearing Walker said he was unable to make an offer to settle the debts com plained of - one for $2,44j. the other for 5000 and said that ton. actress. paid for a recent trip they took to Spain for her health He is living at a pretty Surrey cottage which his mother-in-law owns.
 No Danger of Arrest
 London. Feb 26--(UP1 Former Mayor James J. Walker of New York was assured by counsel to- day that he is not in danger of ar- rest or deportation for failing tH register in Great Britain as an alien.
 "I have taken legal advice" Walker said. "and was told 1t is not compulsory for me to register Tn Bow street because l have not inhabited Britain for the legally required three months at one stretch since living here. because I have constantly travelled on the continent.
 "I intend to register shortly"
 As q parting wisecrack. Walker added:
 Besides have been registering since was 21. The only difference will be that when register, th:s time. 1 won't be able 10 vote after doing t."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-26
BEN NJAMIN BROWN CASE IS DELAYED | IN DISPOSITION
Charges Over Threatening Letters Will Come Up
 Next Week

Disposition of the case of Ben jamin F. Brown of Pennington avenue, held on charges of sending threatening letters through the mails. will not be made until some time next week it was learned to- day. States Attorney Lawrence L. Lewis who with Assistant States Attorney William B. Fitz- gerald and County Detective Ko- land c. filling. has been preparing the case for presentation to court Is awaiting the arrival in Water- bury of an official of the Chase Companies who is out of town and will not be back until the latter part of this week.
 The evidence against Brown takes up a considerable portion ot the desk in the office of the, state attorneys office. There are 14 en- velopes, 8 10 inches in size. bull ging with letters that are alleged to have been sent by. Brown to of- ficials of the Chase companies.
 Included in the evidence also is a .38 caliber Colt automatic pistol which was found in Browns po- session at the time of his arrest in November. It is believed that this gun was stolen from fellow employe at the Chase companies.
 Another important piece of evil dence is stiletto which is report ed to have been sent to one of the officials with a picture depicting a heart pierced by a dagger.
 It Is expected that when the Chase Co.,. official returns to the city he will go into conference with States Attorney Lewis. There are several courses that can be taken in disposing of Browns case. He can be sent to jail or to an institution for the mentally un- balanced. Brown is confined at the county jail at New Haven, unable to raise bonds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-26
SLAYER GIVEN
 DEATH PENALTY

Belleville. Ont, Feb 26-O.P)- Harold w. MVermilyea, 49, ontario Cal, to-day was sentenced to death by hanging for the murder of his 76-year-old mother. Justice Nicol Jeffrey set the date of execution as May 2.
 Vsrmilyea. found guilty by a su- preme court jury after four and one- half hours deliberation, heard the sentence calmly. He stood erect with a slight smile at one corner of his mouth. it
 Immediately after sentence was pronounced he was removed to his cell
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-26
iDR 5. |. WHlTRICHT. IS HOLD-UP VICTIM

Two 'hold-up men robbed Dr. s. l.. Whitright, local dentist, of moro than $50 late last night as he step ped from his car which he had just driven into the garage adjoining his home at Hitchcock Lake, it was reported this afternoon. One of the bandits covered Dr. Whit right with gun while the other rifled his pockets of money, keys and personal papers.
 Dr. Whitright called Constable Edward Pracny immediately after the hold-up but the bandits had made a safe escape from the sec ton. The thieves took the dentists automobile keys so that they might be more certain of a getaway.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-26
CASH AWARDS FOR
 GERMAN STUDENTS

The recently organized German American association of this city will meet this evening in Con- cordia hall for the purpose of vot- ing on the adoption of a constitu- tioni and bylaws It is also ex- pected that the delegates of the various local German societies will ratify the plan to award cash prizes to high school students for pro- ficiency in the study of the Ger man language. Fifteen dollars will be given as a prize to the highest ranking student in third year German at Crosby high ten dollars to the highest ranking student in second year German and S10 for the most proficient stu dent in German in the first year class; Wilby's prizes will be $15 for the ranking student in second year and $10 for the best German student in first year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-26
Hamilton Eludes
 Police In Pursuit
Dapper Gunman Now Believed in New Hide-Out in
 Texas Kidnapped Youths Home

ing the late Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker.
 Hamilton's mother is among the IS defendants whose fate was be- ing deliberated by jury.
 Hamilton ha sben sought since he escaped from the Texas death house last July after being sem tenced to the electric chair for the murder of a prison guard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-26
LITTLE GIRL IS CHEERED BY BAND

Fall River, Mass, Feb 26-(UP) -Alyce Jane McHenry, 10. of Omaha, Neb.. facing delicate operation to right her upside down stomach, was cheered today by the news that the United States Navy Band. in a concert at Washington, had dedicated a number to her.
 Soon. possibly late this week she will be operated upon by Dr Philemon E. Truesdale, head of the local hospital which bears his name, who is due in New York tomorrow after q West Indies cruise and who is expected here either tomorrow night or Thurs day.
 While gradually gaining streng tn for her ordeal, the child Is T. musing herself by chatting with her mother. Mrs Louella McHenry and by reading her fan mail" anc playing dolls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-26
Famous '.Hon1e Run'' King Goes To Boston
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able Ruth to better himself so of course I could not stand in the way"
 Judge said that Ruth actually signed two contracts, one g straight player contract to cover his duties as assistant manager and one which made him a vice. president of the club.
 While no announcement as tO terms was made it was generally believed that Ruth's general agree. ment called for $2O,O00 annually He received $S5,000 last year his final one with the Yankees However, Ruth is in line to receive substantial share of the Bostor club profits, If any.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-26
TROOPS CALLED our

Algiers. North Africa, Feb 26. (UPp) Two thousand striking dock workers sacked the maritime sta- ton to-day. Troops were called out. The rioters attacked the new wine tanker Bacchus apd threw the wine cssks into the sea after cutting the mooring ropes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-26

When the Grenadiers Guards Band recently visited Auckland, x. E.. city officials declared band playing a commercial proposition and decided not to give the musi- clans A civic reception, but chang ed their minds when the band members prepared to leave AucE- land by the first boat without Dlayinp
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-26

Seattle - .(UP) The Shriners lost their oldest member, in the United States with the. death of Alexander Smart, 99, of Seattle. Smart celebrated his birthday in December and predicted he would reach 100. He was native of Scotland. ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-26
FAKE PRINCE DID
 NOT LOOK GOOD

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Milford chronicle., 1935-12-13
ROXANA

Communion services were held on
Sunday morning by the pastor, Rev.
W. NJ. Parker.
Harry Derrickson has returned
home after spending about ten days
with his brother, Raymond Derrick
son and wife in Philadelphia, recov-
ering from a recent operation.
Rev. and Mrs. w. NJ. Parker en-
tertained to dinner Sunday in honor
of their daughter, Wallabe and son
son Billy, Misses Catherine Leary,
Catherine Lewis, Lucille Bennett,
Anna Mae Carey and Christine Der
rickson, Messrs Leroy Bennett and
Evans Lynch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Lekites were
called to New York last week where
their son Leroy was in the hospital
for an operation for appendicitis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vance Lynch spent
Thursday in Philadelphia, shopping.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vance McCabe were
dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Wilgus of Selbyville on Thurs
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pepper of Phil
adelphia spent the weekend at their
home here and calling on friends
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Middleton of
Philadelphia visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Wilgus over the weekend.
Milford chronicle., 1935-12-13

menf. The camp also nominated off,
GERS for the new year, which includ-
! ed: President, s. o. Bailey; vice
presidents, NimrOd Minner and Ira
W. Roe; master of forms, Ira w.
Roe and Thomas Bradley; recording
secretary, Clarence Shockley; finan-
cial secretary, George w. Swain;
treasurer, Harry c. Tee; conductor,
Harvey Camper; guard, Harry l..
Boyer; inspector, Lewis Clymer;
board of trustees, Ira w. Roe. State
Treasurer E. Y. Williams, Seward
DAILY, State Inspector Thomas Rod
way and. James Simpler were
among the visiting guests.
AS the result Of the action of the
Ladies Auxiliary at their meeting on
Monday evening, the local firemen
will add to their equipment some
much needed assessOries. The aux
iliary voted to purchase two salvage
covers, four heavy helmets for the
nOzzlemen working around build
ings and two smoke masks.
Mr.. and Mrs. George TOppin were
Snow Hill visitors last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Tee and son,
Harry, Jr., spent Sunday. with Mr..
and Mrs. Herman Roach at George
town.
Mrs. L. r. Beauchamp and Miss
Sherwood were Wilmington visitors
last Saturday.
Mrs. Horace Quillen, Mrs. Harry
Quillen, Mrs. Mary Greenley and
Mrs. w. w. Sharp visited Whining
ton on Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul We'll of Sea-
ford were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul Hawk on Saturday evening.
Milford chronicle., 1935-12-13
OVERLOOK

The Ladies Aid will hold their
monthly meeting tonight in the
basement of the church.
The Whites Chapel Sunday
School will hold their Christmas
entertainment on Friday night, De-
cember q.
Sunday school at the usual hour.
followed by preaching by the pas
tor, Rev.. w. Hess.
Mrs. Mary A. Legates and son
Harley of Angola spent last Sunday
with her son, John Legates and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Simpler, Mr..
and Mrs. Autter Carey, all of Har-
tesOn called on Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Davidson recently.
Mr.. Wilson, of Salisbury, gave a
demonstration on cooking with kit
chen craft cookery. He served sup
per to twenty people who enjoyed
the supper very much and several
purchased different articles.
Mr.. AMI Mrs. Caulk of Dover spent
last Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. John
Houston.
Mrs. John Jester of Georgetown
spent the weekend with her par
cnts, Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Hitch
ems.
Captain Fred Johnson is confined
to his home with a sore ankle.
This community was shocked to
hear of the fatal accident of Linford
Lawson on Tuesday night Of last
week. Linford was well known in
this community as he was a brother
of Mrs. P. w. Green. He was a good
kind and Obliging person and the
family and all friends have our
greatest sympathy.
Miss Mary Mitchell is spending
some tim5 with her children i'll
Philadelphia.