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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-18
Market Prices Soar
 AH Through Country
Some Were Forced to Close Because of the Great Trading-New York Market Leaped Up=
 ward to 10 Points Or More
(By United Press)

Tremendous trading activity - necessitating suspension of trading on grain markets in Chicago. Kan- sas City and St Louis-followed the supreme court gold clause an- nouncement to-day. Prices scared.
 A review of major markets showed:
 New York stock market-prices advanced to 10 points with such heavy trading volume that tickers fell II minutes behind floor trans- actions. Some profit taking pared gains. Rails in the lead.
 New York bond market-rail. road bonds, affected by the gold clause decision. advanced sharply in fairly good trading. Government gold bonds eased and government nongold bonds gained.
 New York curb market-Priccs advanced 1 to points in active trading.
 Chicago Grains-Trading sus- pended shortly after supreme court decision but prior to decision, wheat advanced l to more than 2 cents a bushel: corn more than 2 cents a bushel and oats more than a cent.
 New York cotton mark jumped to net gains of around $1 bale.
 Other New York commodity markets--CGttonseed oil advanced almost 80 points: silk 3 1-2 to 4 1-2 cents pound advance: rubber gained 40 to A points from early lows to net gains of 32 to 36 points.
 Dollar-Declined in relation to all currencies. gold backed currep- cies erasing early losses 10 shoot ahead of the previous close.
 Up 10 Points
 New York, Feb 1S-CU.P .P)-The stock market rallied sharply and turned active on the supreme court gold clause decisions. Railroad shares were strongest.
 Prices Jumped 10 Points
 A shout went up on the floor of the exchange when the decisions
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-18
Five to Four Vote of Judges With Chief Justice Hughes Leading Victors; Jus :,
 tice McReynOlds Heads Dissenters
ADMINISTRATION IS JUBILANT
 OVER VICTORIOUS DECISION

Washington, Feb. l8-(UP)-The supreme court by vetofour decisions today the New Deal sweeping victory in the momentous gold clause
 The majority decision of the court unqualifedly ap- proved the action of congress in ouawng gold payment in of private corporation bonds
 Govt Scored But Upheld
 On cancellation of gold payment clauses in the bonds the court excoriated the government but threw the of court The effect that although the court said congress could nvaae the gold clause in bond the holders of those bonds must be with payment of the face value in devaued dollars than be paid the rate of $169 to the dollar they had sought
 Protects Roosevelt Policies
 The court likewise threw out suit in which former holder gold certificates sought the amount of ium them. N The result of majority decisions protection for the Roosevelt monetary policies in effect despite the courts criticism of some New Deal methods.
 Officials Very Jubilant
 Administration officials jubilant the result Attorney General Homer s. Cummings, sayings he was peased rushed the White House to interpret the good news to President Roosevelt. ss Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes read the majority Iopinons courtroom packed with high officials senator's nancers and sociates With him sided Justices Louis D. Brandeis Harlan F. Stone, Owen J. Roberts and Benjamin N. Cardozo
 Conservatives Dssented
 The Conservative" bloc dissented to every decision. Justice McReynolds outlined the disagreement of himself and Justices Willis Van Devanter George Suther land and Pierce Butler
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-18
TAVERN MEN TO
 BACK RYAN PLAN :. IN THE ASSEMBLY
Waterbury Is Only City in State That Is Op-
 posing It L

Following an executive meeting of the, Connecticut Tavern Owners Association Inc, at the Hotel Bond Saturday evening the organization issued statement through the state president. James Sellas of Norwich in which 1t was stated that the members are behind the fight led by Edward J. Ryan of Thomaston in an effort to have the general assembly modify the pres- ent control act. Of the 1,159 tav- ern permittees in the state 989 have joined forces with Ryan.
 Incidentally, every city and town in the state is a part of the organ ization with the exception of Wa terbury. According to the executive committee of the state association the following cities are, with Ryan to man: New Haven, Bridgeport,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-18
CASE
 WAS CONTINUED
 UNTIL SATURDAY
Alleged Organizer Wants to Put Two Reporters
 on the Stand

Charles W. Campbell, the com tmunist organizer who was arrested at the entrance to the City Hall late Saturday morning as he at- tempted to go inside, gained a con- tinuance till Saturday morning when arraigned in city court this morning. Judge John F. McGrath granted the postponemept when Campbell declared that he wished to have two newspapermen appear to testify in his defense.
 The reporters who will be sum- moned are William J. Moriarty O. the Democrat and Harold Senior of the American, both of whom were eye-witnesses of Campbelps arrest by Patrolman Fred Hickey of the emergency squad. Patrolman Hickey presented the only evidence for the state this morning, alleg- ing that he arrested Campbell when the latter refused to heed his order not to enter the City Hall. The policeman said that when he pushed Campbell away. the com munist organizer put up his hands,"
 Papers Not Allowed In
 Judge McGrath refused Campbell permission this morning to intro- duce as eviednce copies of Satur- days late editions of the Demo- crat and the American. in which the two reporters accounts of the trouble were carried. Police said after the hearing this morning that they intended to subpoena two other reporters for the evening newspapers for Saturdays hear- ing. The latter two were at the police headquarters desk while Campbell was being booked on a breach of the peace charge.
 Campbell was placed under a bond of $500 when arrested Sat- urday, the same amount which he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-18
WORLD CHAMPION
 WOOD CHOPPER

Wilton, N. H., Feb 1S-(UP)- Miss Marion Buck of New Ipswich successfully defended her title of world champion woman wood- chapper at the annual winter car rival here yesterday and thes is- sued a challenge to her male rivals but found that none was willing to risk contest with her.
 Miss Buck made three cuts through a 12-inch hard wood log in 5 minutes and 13 seconds. ?: seconds ahead of Mrs Gladys Drew of Temple, N. H., who placed sec end. After watching her technique the men woodchoppers developed sudden shyness and decided it would be nice to let her have the prize. Then We can have some fun among ourselves" was the gen. eral sentiment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-18
BYRD EXPEDITION
 RETURNS TODAY

Dunedin, N. E., Feb 1S-(UP)- The Byrd Antarctic expedition re- turned to civilization today after l5 months in the polar regions. and celeb ebrated it's arrival with the TO- mantle marriage of Thomas C. Poulter. one of it's members.
 Almost immediately after the ex- pedition arrived. Poulter was mar ried in the Presbyterian church to Miss Helen Gray. Commander Richard E. Byrd gave the bride away. The romance was believ'd to have begun in Iowa. Poulter proposed by radio from Little American while Miss Gray was in Dunedin, caring for Poulter's three children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-18
MUSSOLINI SENDS
 TROOPS TO AFRICA

Naples, Feb. 1S.-OP).-Two battalions of Premier Benito Mus solinis black shirt fascist militia men sailed on the steamship Gange today for Italian East AT. rica to reinforce the Colonial army in view of the Abyssinian dispute.
 All were volunteers. selected from 10000 who offered them selves for active service. The contingent. under General Lambru- schini, numbered 2.000 men, l4p none-commissioned officers and 46 officers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-18
EIGHT PERSONS
 WERE INJURED

Natick, Mass, Feb 1S-(UP> = Eight persons were injured and nine others shaken when a Boston bound bus cfashed into a truck on the Worcester turnpike early to- day.
 Riser of Altamont, N. Y., was en route from New York when il struck the rear end of the truck vi ich had slowed do.''- The truck was operated by Benjamin Dirdi1s i, of Bridgeport. Conn.
 Dirdius and Riser and six pas sengers on the bus were taken tc a hospital. The injured passengers are Mrs Mary Lamb and Mrs 'o' sephine Robbins, both of Boston John s. Lennie and Deulshel Joapnes. both of DetroIt: Bryor Carhart, Albany, N. r.: and Nich- oJas Scinnecci. Buffalo. N. Y.
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FACTS SUPPRESSED

Philadelphia, Feb 1S-(UP)- The congressional committee on un-American activities was charged last night by Major General Smed- ley D. Butler with suppression of facts and names in it's published report of it's investigations.
 Referring to his own testimony concerning a plot to mobilize 500,-! O00 war veterans, Butler said "scme of the most important por-s tions have been suppressed in the official report to congress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-18
TluoSocietyWomenO or Ger1,anyAreExecuted
Many Conflicting Stories About the Death Sentences Official Word Says They Were Beheaded This
 Morning as Spies Against Government
By FREDERICK c. OECHSNER (Copyright 1885 by United Press)

Berlin, Feb 1S-(UP)-Baroness Benita von Berg, a society beauty of surpassing charm, and Frau Renate von Matzmer, another blue blooded beauty, were beheaded to- day for spying on behalf of a for eign state.
 The execution of the two women was carried out at dawn with such secrecy that 1t was hours before the official veil could be penetrat- ed sufficiently to learn their exact fate.
 At first, officials said they had been shot by a firing squad. Ther the statement was retracted and I was admitted the women had gone to the block, where their headi were chopped off by a silk -hattet executioner with a medieval battle axe.
 Their necks shaven for death they were led into the court yard of Ploetzensee prison and execut- ed before a small, carefully-chosen group of witnesses.
 Fantastic Espionage.
 Other defendants in one of the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-18
ARTHUR SOMERS
 ROCHE IS DEAD

Palm Beach. Fla, Feb 1S-UP> Arthur Somers Roche. 51, novel. ist and short story writer. die yesterday. He suffered a heart at tack two weeks ago.
 Roche was known as one of the most prolific writers of the day.
 Many of bis novels have been pi oduced by motion picture com panies. and all have be serializcd in popular magazines. Much of his writing was done at his winter home, which he built three years ago.
 He was seized with the attack as he played a preliminary match in the Artists and Writers golf tour nament.
 A wife and two sons survive. He was a native of Somerville, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-18
KAMINSKI TODIE
 IN FATAL CHAIR
 THIS EVENING
Prepared to Face Death Bravely eWrites Letter
 to Unknown Boy

Boston, Feb 18,--(UP}-Alex- ander Kaminslsi, ,26-year old Con- necticut killereconvict, will go to the electric chair one minute after midnight-"bravely, calm in mind and filled with peace and happi- ness.''
 His attitude, with death swiftly approaching. he made known last night in a letter addressed to an 1S-year old youth he has never seen.
 The boys letter expressed "deep- est sympathy for you and your parents,' and urged the doomed slayer to have courage during his last hours on earth"
 Answers Boys Letter
 In reply Kaminski. seated at a little table in death cell No ], wrote:
 Thank you for your letter =.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-18
SHOULD NOT TAX
 WORKERS-ABBOTT

Washington. Feb 1S-(UP)-- Unemployment insurance funds should be financed without tax on employees, Miss Grace Abbott, professor of public welfare at the University of Chicago and former head of the U. s. children's bureau. told the senate finance committee today.
 "Employes should not be taxed" said Miss Abbott, "for that would make is merely a compulsory say ings device and not of fundamental help to employe security.
 "Employes will bear the heaviest burden in any event and should not be called upon for this addi- tional contribution"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-18
ASTOR HOTEL FIRE
 CLAIMS TWO LIVES

Milwaukee, Feb 18-(UP)-The fashionable lakefront Astor Hotel caught fire at dawn today and al least two persons lost their lives About 300 others were driven into the streets in their night clothes and damage was estimated al $T5,
 The fire started in the basement of the eight-story building. Dehse oily smoke filled the stair and elevator wells, however, cutting of the usual exits.
 In one apartment oscar Teweles 59, deaf and dumb. was asleep. Hi' nurse slumbered nearby. Both were SuffOCated
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-18
Supreme Court Backs
 RooseueLt's New Deal h It's Ruling To-day
LIQUOR MEN ARE PREPARING FOR
 BITTER BATTLE
Sale of Liquor By Drink Over the Bar Will Be
 Struggle

By GEORGE R. MORRIS. JR. United Press Stan COrrespOndent)
 Hartford, Conn, Feb 1S-(UP)- Liquor interests were marshalling their froces today for one of the bitterest fights of the general as- sembly session-sale of liquor by the drink over the bar and less re- stricted sales by package stores.
 There are more than 50 bills awaiting hearing before the judi ciary committee which has set aside Wednesday afternoon for public hearing.
 It is conceded the control act
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-18
12 KILLED IN WEEK

Boston, Feb 1S-(UP)-Twelve
 persons were killed in motor vehi-
 cle accidents in Massachusetts last
 week. according to the report of ReGeistrar Frank A. Goodwin. This was two more than in the previous week and nine less than
 in the corresponding period last year.
 Victims included eight pedes- tr.ans. three occupants and a cnnStar.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-18
WALK-OR HOME!

New York, Feb 18-(U.P)-As a dress rehearsal" to demonstrate the inconvenience of an elevator strike the Building Service Hmy- ployes Union to-day called out all union members in the 24-story Bricken- Broadway building at 1885 Broadway. The Hobbies imme- diately jammed with workers un- decided whether to walk up the in-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-18
KAHLER SELECTED

Carlisle, Pa. Feb 1S-(UPl-The Dickinson college athletic board to- day announced selection of Arthur D. Kahler, Brown University, as head football coach succeeding Jo. seph H. McCormick, resigned.
 Kahler was given two year contract.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-18
Markets At q Glance
By UNITED PRESS

Stocks turn dull and ease after soaring 1 to 10
 points; hold gains of fractions to points. Bonds active and irregular; rails hold big gains;
 non gold governments rise; gold issues drop. Curb stocks hold gains of fractions to 3 points;
 trading quiet after brisk rise. Chicago stocks higher. Call money per cent. Dollar at discount in terms of gold currences for
 first time in months. Grain trading suspended on Chicago board of trade
 until further notice. Cotton holds gains of 75 cents bale. Rubber up 26 to 32 points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-18
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. Feb 1S-(UP)--Gov- ernmept expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year to Feb 18th, compared with the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year'
 This Year Expenses Last Yenr $4,316,271, ,436.30 $3,963,569,S74.7S $2,lS9,414,SBo,54 $i,s13,02s,SSS.SS S2,126,s56,545.76 $2.150,541,491.40 $2,fs1, ,545, 77s.1s S4,S7o, ,o7s. .s4s.S4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-18
TALKS TO PRISONERS

Elmira, N. Y., Feb 1S-(UP) - With a machine gun expert finger ing weapon in the rear of the au- u:torium. Mrs Franklin D. Roosc- welt yesterday addressd Elinra 'e- foi matory inmates. It was believed the first time that q president wife ever spoke in penal institu- tiOn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-18
DIVORCE SOUGHT

Reno. New, Feb 1S.-(UP)-Di- vorce suits filed:
 Anne Curtis. Berton vs Eli Kay Berton of FaISield County, Conn; married Boston, December IS, 1928: non support.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-18

Virginia Wilcox, beautiful Tulsa oil heiress, battled her way to the front row of spectators to hear the boy she spurned testify he killed Gorell, a dental student, to save her from an extortion plot Gorrell allegedly had instigated.
 Miss Wilcox, in blue ensemble, sat between her mother, Mrs H. r. Wilcox, and her younger brother, Homer, Jr., friend of Kennamer. She looked at Phil intently. He kept his eyes turned away. Pre- viously she told the jury she knew he loved her, but that she did not reciprocate his affection. The youths friends testified he threat ened suicide because of his unre. quilted love.
 Kennamer stared fixedly, and an- swered in low voice questions asked
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-18
Young Kennan1er
 Takes The Stand For Olvn Defense
Yelling. Fighting Mob Tossed Sheriffs One Side to Gel Into Court Room-Two Doctors Say
 Youth Is Insane Now

Pawnee Okla, Feb. 1s-( (UP)-Phil Kennamer, today told jury his story of how and why he Killed John GorreL IT,, last Thanksgiving night.
 yelling, fighting mob ripped off courtroom door in it's eages get in to hear the defendant of Federal Judge Franklin E. Kennamer of Tulsa.
 The mob picked up deputies and bailiffs bodily and threw them aside Half of the thrill seekers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-18
STAMFORD MAN KILLED

Stamford, Conn, Feb 1S.-(UPl "A hit-and- run driver was blamed for the death of John Coughlln, |53, whose body was found beside roadway Sunday.
 Coughlin died at hospital from a skull fracture and broken leg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-18
FREE TO REMARRY

London, Feb. 18-(UP)-A de- cree nisi of divorce granted in July to ' Mrs. Thelma Coleman against Ronald Coleman, motion picture star, was made absolute tday. Both now are free to re- marry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-18
Final Nelvs Flashes
KAMINSKI BURIAL PLANS

<. New Britain, Conn, Feb 18-(UP)-An un- dertaker and casket firm today offered their services to provide free burial for Alexander Kaminski scheduled to die in the electric chair at Boston one minute after midnight tonight. The family of the condemned youth was without funds even to return the body to this city, An undertaken will leave here tonight for the body and is expected back at noon tomorrow. Kamin- ski will be buried from the Sacred Heart k. c. church and the services will be read by the pas tor, the Rev Dr Lucian Bojnowski. lnternment will be at Sacred Heart Polish cemetery.
 LIBBY HOLMAN CLAIM UPHELD
 Winston-Salem, N C., Feb 18.- (UP)-The Reynolds tobacco millions family today asked the courts to approve private agreement for partition of the $25,OOO,0OO estate of the late Zachary Smith Reynolds thus upholding the legality of Reynolds divorce from his first wife Anne, and his subsequent marriage to the Broad way torch singer, Libby Holman
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-18
The Weather

Rain or Snow Tonight;
 Same Weather Tuesday. Full we.ther RepOrs Page 2.
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Final Edition
 Closing Stocks L0te NetVs Flashes
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Loans on Certificates

Since 1924, the only major
change in the original settlement
was the act of 1881 under which
veterans were authorized to Dor
row up to so per cent of the face
value of their certificates as Of
1945. Three million veterans have
already borrowed under this pro-
vision an amount which, with in
terest charges. totals $1,7OO,OOO,-
900.
The bill before me provides for
the immediate payment OF the
1945 value of the certificates. 1t
means paying S1.600, 100000 more
than the present value of the
certificates. It requires an ex-
penditure of more than $4,000, OOO,-
600 in cash for this purpose. 1t
directs payment to the veterans
of a much larger sum than was
contemplated in the 1924 settle
ment. 1t is nothing less than a
complete abandonment of that
settlement. It is a new straight
gratuity or bounty to the amount
of 81, 800, 100000. 1t destroys the
insurance protection for the de-
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Duty to Nation

Finally, I invite your attention
to the fact that, solely from the
point of view of the good credit
of the United States, the complete
failure of the Congress to provide
additional taxes for an additional
expenditure of this magnitude
would in itself and by itself at
once warrant disapproval of this
measure.
we'll know the disappointment
that the performance of my duty
in this matter will occasion to
many thousands of my fellow citi,
zens. we'll realize that some who
favor this bill are moved by a
true desire to benefit the veter.
ans of the World War and to con.
tribute to the welfare of the ma
ton. These citizens will, however,
realize that I bear an obligation
as President and as commander
in-chief of the Army and Navy,
which extends to all groups to all
citizens. to the present and to the
future. I cannot be true to the Of
flee hold if I do not weigh the
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fits and q greater measure OF
security for all workers against
the hazards of unemployment. We
are also meeting the pressing
necessities of those who are now
unemployed and in need Of imme-
date relief. In all Of this every
veteran shares.
To argue for this bill as q relief
measure is to indulge in the fall
lacy that the welfare of the coun-
try can be generally served by ex-
tending relief on some other basis
other than actual deserving need.
The core of the question is that
q man who is sick or under some
other special disability because he
was a soldier should certainly be
assisted as such. But If man is
suffering from economic need be-
cause of the depression, even
though he is a veteran, he must
be placed on a par with all Of the
other victims Of the depression.
The veteran who is disabled owes
his condition to the war. The
healthy veteran who is unem-
ployed owes his troubles to the de-
preston. Each presents a sepa-
rate and different problem. Any
attempt to mingle the two prob
lens is to confuse our efforts.
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Government Benefits

During the war itself provision
was made for Government allow
ances for the families and other
dependents of enlisted men in
service. Disability and death
compensation was provided for
casualties in line Of duty.
The original provisions for these
benefits have been subsequently
changed and liberaliZed many
times by the Congress. Later
generous presumptions for veter-
ans who became i'll after the term
ination of the war were written
into the statute to help veterans
in their claims for disability. AS
o. result of this liberal legislation
for disability and for death COM
pensation, 100000 men and
women have been benefited.
During the war the Govern
ment started a system OF volun-
tary insurance at peace-time rates
for men and women in the service.
Generous provision has been
made for disqualification, voca-
tional training and rehabilitation
of veterans. You are familiar
with this excellent care given to
the sick and disabled.