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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-26
JEAN BAROTRA
 ECHALLENCED

Paris, June 26.-(UP)-A duel- ina epidemic that has kept Paris iaiia agog reached a new peak to- day with the name of Jean Borotra, tennis star, on the challenged list. Borotra, over in England bang ing away in the Wimbledon all- England tennis tournament, appar- ently was unconcerned about the challenge of Didler Poulain, tennis expert writing In tho sporting paper "Auton. Tho bounding Bas- que Is engaged in tho tourney for the remainder of the week, 1t seems and has no time for arr ranging duels, Poulain criticized Borotra for playing in the singles at Wimbledon after he had declined to play in tho singles of the' French Davis cup team.
 If anything has come of the con- ference between seconds of Jean Chiappe,. president of the munich pal council, the Pierre Godin, his prede cessor, tho public has not been informed. Godin was sleeping Soundly at dawn, the expected duel- Ing hour, his maid told the United Press. He Is awaiting the outcome of deliberations between his and Chlappes seconds. They were un- able to reach an agreement yes- 'icrday. Godin. 60. and Chiappe, 57, were friends until Godin was defeated in an election by a Chiappe candidate. Strong words precipitated and Chiappe chal-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-26
JOHN 0. TILSON
 SPOKE HIS MIND

New Haven, June 26-(UP)- The republican party must rally to the defense of the constitu- tion if 1t is to be preserved in its Integrity from the challenge of the Roosevelt administration, former Congressman John Q. Tilson told a party gathering here last night. we are the only organized party now In opposition to the present insistence upon more power for the executive branch," he declared, warning that such Q course "is fraught with many dangers and leads eventually to dictatorship, or even worse disaster.
 "The gauntlet has been thrown to us,' he said. Tt is our privi- lese as 1t Is our patriotic duty to accept the challenge, The consti- tuition must be preserved in It's in- tegrity,"
 Tllson was bitter in his attack on the "brain trusters," whom he compared to Ian invasion of locusts in Egypt, a swarm of pink parlor faddists, theorists, and pseud O. economists, so-called ex- perts upon every possible subject V
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-26
POLISH ACTRESS
 ON HONEYMOON

Hollywood, June 26,-(UP)- I.yda Roberti blonde Polish ac- trcss, and Bud Ernst. who met in tho hospital, wore MT. and Mrs today.
 The marriage and honeymoon was even more speedy than the oourtship, for the couple hopped into a plane and dashed over to Yuma, Ariz., and back all within tho space of a few hours.
 Miss Roberti and Ernst, con- vaicscing in a hospital, rode around tho corridors together in wheel chairs and when they came out an- nounced they were going to be married.
 Ernst suddenly hauled his plane out of n hangar yesterday after noon, dragged Lyda away from a studio where she Is engaged in making a picture and sped to the movie colony's Gretna Gseen. The ceremony was performed by Jus tice D. A. Freeman, marrying jus flee" of Yuma,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-26
NURSE WILL BE
 TAKEN TO HOME

New Haven, Conn, June 26. (UP) Edna Paulson, 27, Taylor, South Dakota nurse, who fled Northheld (Mass.) seminary Sunday and was found at Hamden yesterday wan- dering tho streets, was held today at New Haven hospital for observa- ton.
 Police said she made her way down rope from second story dormitory window at the school while suffering mental strain from overstudy and made her way to this city where friend gave her money to pay her bus fare home.
 When found 1t was discovered she had injured both feet when the rope broke as she was escaping the school, and she carried a cane.
 Her parents were said to be en- route here to return her home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-26
NEW HAVEN ROAD
 MAKES REPORT

New Haven, Conn, June 26.- (UP)--The New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad, In its hnan- cial statement for the month of May, today reported an increase in met operating income for the third month this year and the smallest dflcit since June of 1884. The net income for May increased $197,e7e over the corresponding month of the previous year, despite an increase in operating expenses of $11s,000. The payroll, 1t was stated, was increased $g70,000 over May of last year, duo to restora- ton of wage cuts.
 Gross revenues for the first five months of the year amounted to $2s,s74,670, Q decrease of si,040.- 332 and operating expenses for the same period were S21,376.702, or[a decrease of $932,039 as compared with the same period last year. Net operating expenses total for tho five months included approximately $500, 900 pension acerual credit, re- sulting from the supreme court de- cision invalidating the railroad re. tiromont act.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-26
OWEN D. YOUNC'S
 WIFE IS DEAD

Greenwich. Conn. June 26. (UP) services will be held Thursday at Van Hornesville, N. r.. for Mrs owen D. Young, 65. wife of the chairman of the General Electric co. who died at her Riverside home here yesterday from a heart aiIment.
 She had been in falling health since 1922, when a son. John. was killed by a train in oregon while rcacuing dog.
 Airs Young was a native of soufhbridge, Mass. and daughter of tho late Charles Sidney Ed- monds, an organizer of the Ameri- enn optical Co. She met young while they were studeDts at sf. Lawrence university and they were married in 1898. after she was shdnaled from Madeline college.
 Her hhabnnd and three sons, phliIp. fiiohard. and Charles Jacob Young. and \ AauNhfer. MfA Ever. sif cds6. Cambridge. #a=et Hurvive'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-26
nr aUT.MER C. WALZER

New York, June 26 n (UP) -- Fears that bonus forces would at tach Q bonus rider to any tax bill drawn to meet President Roose- velt's suggestions brought Q gen. eral decline into the stock market near the close today after Q fair display of steadlness in the earlier trading.
 Prices dropped fractions to more than a point. U. s. Smelling which touched no when directors order ed a dividend of $2 U share, double the preceding payment, dropped to around 105. It closed last night at 1O6 1-4. Other silvers were slightly lower. silver metal was steadier in world markets.
 American Telephone and Ameri- can Can broke 2 points. Losses of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-26
Waterbury Produce Market
Furnished by Connecticut Department of Agriculture, B. P. Storrs, local agent)

(Unlcss otherwise stated quota- tions are based on sales of good merchantabie products to retailers by nearby growers and Others).
 FRUITS: Apples, fancy 3.OO- 3.25 bu., No. 1. 2.25-2.75 bu.; can- taloupes 3.0O-3.25 crate; strawber- rics, native 2.OO-.4.75 crate; water- melons .35-.5O each.
 VEGETABLES: Asparagus, na- tive 1.25-1.5O doz.; beans, green .75-1.25 bu., wax 1.5O- bu; beets .25-.35 dog; beet greens .25-.35 bu: broccoli, bunch .75-1.O0 box, loose .40-.5O bu.: rabe .35-.4O bu; cab bagc .35-.5O box; carrots native .5O- 50 doz.; shipped-in 3.Op-3.25 crate; caulifiOwcr .75-1.0O dog; celery, hearts 1.25-1.75 dog; cucumbers, southern 2.OO-2.25 bu; lettuce, ice. berg .4O-.75 box; head .35-.5O box, r0maine .25-.35 bu.; onions 2.15- 2.25 bu.; peas, native 1.O0-1.25 bu; peppers 2.5O-2.75 crate; potatoes, old .S5-.00 cwt., new 2.S5-3.OO bbl; radishcs .65-.8O bu.; rhubarb .35- 40 doz.; scallions .i3-.2O dOz.; spinach .2O-.35 bu; squash, native green .5O-.6O dog: tomatoes, native hothouse 2.35-2.65 eight quarts, southern 200 lug.
 POuITRY PRODUCTS: Conn. eggs per dOz.: NewIaid Fancy .3s; Special .37..37; Extra .35-.36; Gathered .33-.35; Newlaid Medium, .34; Special medium .s2-.33; Ex- ira medium .30-.32; western .25- 80; five fowI, heavy .20-.23 Ib.. Leg horn ..2O-.22., broiIers, Rocks, .ls- .23 h., Reds .fs-.3l h., Tcglsorn .le-.20 h.: dressed fowl .26-.2s b.. roasfcrs .3a-.34 Ib.. broiIers .se. 90 DO.
 LIVESTOCK AND MEAT. Buich- er stock. cows .03..0e lb., calves .fo-.ie lb., meats. hecf .te-.fe Ibi veal .l4-.ta. IaSmb .ie-.is h.. p0Fk Ioins .a3-.RS %.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-26
Teacher Must Stay
 Single Or Lose Job
Young Massachusetts Girl Denied Choice of Marriage;
 Duty to Parents Makes Wedding Impossible

board, the committee last night voted five to two that she must give up he rjob if she weds Axei Fl. M. Anderson, Lynn fireman. With her parents to support, Miss Coates tearfully abandoned tho idea of marriage.
 q have no choice now but to remain single the rest of my life" she said. Under the circumstances, my first duty is to my parents, but l am paying a heavy price. It was a simple thing I asked for, but the rules and regulations of the school committee have made 1t very complex" Miss $. Loiuse Earle, former school teacher, and Mrs. Daniel R. Pinkham, the two women members of the board, sup ported Miss Coates, but the five men members voted solidly against her. Anderson earns $42 6 week but is a widower with four children to support.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-26
TWO BROTHERS ARE VERY CLOSE
 TONEW RECORD
Fred and Al Keys Must Stay in Air Until Late
 Thursday

I 4I "a. |.
 Meridian, Miss, June 26.-- (UP) Two red-eyed ana unshaven brothers grinned at each other Q mile above the earth today, ate q breakfast iiberaily favored with machine oil and carbon. and drove Q shivering plane toward q world endurance record just one day dis tant. At 1:16 p. m. (EDT) to- morrow, if Fred and Al Keys and their plane "Old Miss" are in the air, thcy will surpass the refueling endurance record established five years ago by John and Kenneth Hunter at Chicago. They indicated today when they took gasoline. food and oil from . supply ship that they may stay up until July 1.
 t9s Started June eth
 The brothers took off from the Meridian airport, where they 6p- crate flying school, June 1. They intended to better the official rec ord of tho. Hunter brothers, b53 hours, 30 minutes and the unoffi- cial mark of 647 hours. 90 minutes. established by Dale Jackson and Forest o'Brien at st. Louis. On the ground as the Keys small cabin fnonoplane trundled lasily around a huge triangle the broth. ers' wives established field camp. The brothers had Q double incen- tive to stay aloft. During their 22 days in the air the tire of one of their landing wheels became de- fiated, making landing danger ous. fi
 Al Keys apparently suffered no i'll effect today from a self-perform- ed operation yesterday in which he lanced an abscessed tooth with in- struments taken up to him by the supply ship. gt t
 Twice before the brothers have attempted endurance records. Me- chanical trouble drove them down once after 123 hours the first time and a storm halted the second flight at 1Go hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-26
Crime Syndicate Is
 On Trial To- day
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at bar in the house." he said.
 The following day, he said, he saw Merola drive the truck into the garage, and Merola asked him "1s Carl homer"
 Gang All Together
 Rettich arrived shortly after ward, Steele said, and then Rot itch, Harrigan, Merola, Dugan, McGlone and possibly Fisher emerged from the garage togeth- CT, according to Steele. #
 The government has contended that several of the participants in the holdup were transported from tho scene of the crime in secret com partment of the truck,
 "Dugan," Steele said, twas car- rying Q large parcel with some thing thrown over 1t. think 1t was covered.
 "They all entered the cellar without coming Into the house. There was an outside entrance"
 The witness testified that Fisher and Merola left the mansion that afternoon, that Rettich drove Har- rigan away the following day and that Dugan and McGlone departed later
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-26

Mrs. Rubin of Brighton are charg- ed with being accessories after the robbery.
 Lawyer Scharton In It
 Scharton. @ criminal lawyer who has figured in several sensational trials including that of Abe Faber, whom he defended, and the Millen brothers, executed killer bandits, intimated that "lnside information" might have played part in the robbery.
 Robert l.. Ahlgren, an employe of the sub-postal station in the Federal Reserve bank, was asked if an outsider looking at the reg istered mall pouches could know they contained money.
 "No,"r Ahlgren replied.
 And in order to select from Q group of registered mall pouch es the bags which have the money In them, one would have to have some inside information?" Schar- ton pursued.
 Yes" the witness sad.
 Rcttlch Watches Parade
 Rettich, clad entirely in gray, watched the parade of witnesses with apparent unconcern. He fre- quently smiled and spoke to Mrs. Rubin or Harrigan, who were seated beside him In the crowded courtroom. N,l'0 '0s~l
 Ford told the jury the govern ment would show that Rcttich Furnished the gunmen" for the robbery and arranged for .automo- biles and n boat to convey the bandits and the loot from the scene of the crime. The tall, im- maculate Rettich also was placed in or near Fall River on January 23, the date of the holdup, in the U. S. attorneys opening.
 The prosecution promised it would show that Andino (Andy) Merola was murdered. The discov- cry of Merola's body led to the raid on the Rettich mansion.
 Damaging Evidence
 The caretaker of Carl Rettich' s Swarwick, k. l., "crime mansion" gave testimony today that may prove damaging to the defense.
 Ira Steele, brother-in-law of Rettich, was called as govern ment witness after U. s. Attorney Francis J. w. Ford had qnestion- ed three other witnesses to con- tinue the step-by-step tracing of the currency from the Federal Re- serve Bank of Boston to the scene of the holdup.
 Steele, who identified Rettich, while the alleged brains" of the "crime syndicate" stood smiling, described events at the mansion on January 22 and the following day, when the holdup took place.
 Under examination by Ford, the witness placed John McGlone, Charles Harrigan, and Thomas Dugan, all of New York. and Jo- seph Fisher of Providence, R.. l.. other defendants, at the 'crime factory" either befere or after the holdup.
 Victim Drove Truck
 The day the $f29,000 was seized Andina (Andy) Merola drove the truck, which the government con- tends was used in the robbery. in- to the Rettich garage.
 The finding of Merola's body led to the raid on the mansion and indictment of the defendants.
 Herbert H. Hornstein of Provi- dence. and Mir. and Mrs. Morris Rubin of Brighton. purported ac- cessories after the fact, are the others on trial.
 Although the witness said he did not know Merola by name, he iden- tifled photograph of the slain rum-runner.
 Steele told the court that Ret itch had ordered him to pick up Dugan and MeGlnoe at the Prov- dence station the night before tfv robbery. Rettieh arrived at the house with Harrlgan later. accord- ing to the testimony. The men talked in private for a lcng time
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-26
BOY HAD SPIDERS
 AS PLAYTHINCS

Quanah, Tex, June 26-(UP)- Danny Sawyer. 6, was not particu- larly impressed whei his father ex- hibited a black widow spider, im- prisoned in a glass jar, and began lecturing the family about the in sect's deadly qualities.
 He left the room and returned shortly with something concealed In his chubby fist. Opening his hand he displayed before his horri- fled parents an adult black widow, red hour glass marking and all.
 That's nothing." he told them proudly. I've got lots more in my playhouse"
 He did; an even half dozen. That was yesterday. Today he doesn't have them anymore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-26
SECOND VICTIM DIES

Greenwich. Conn, June 26- (UP)-Charles Stewart. l32. Stam- ford, died at hospital last night. the second victim of an .automo- bile accident Monday which claimed the life of Frank Forrest. Springdale.
 Stewart succumbed to A broken neck and multiple injuries. The driver. John Carney. who lost con- trol of his machine on a curve. sending 1t into a stone wall. will recover
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-26
WOOL MARKET,

Boston, June 26-(UP)--Moder- ato quantities Of GAS and finer ter- ritory wools are being moved at about steady prices compared with last week, according to today's re- port of the U. s. Agriculture de- partment.
 Good French combing and aver age strictly combing staple lots of GAS and finer territory wools have brought around 70-72 cents, SCOUT
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-26
THREE LIVES WERE
 LOST IN STORM
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At Hamden, John Landino, 17, was killed and his brother Rob- ert, l3, stunned by lightning when it struck a tree under which they were standing. A companion, Ray mond Williams, t3, was burned on the leg.
 Lightning struck several build ings in the New Haven area, and at Putnam toppled a smoke stack on the high school and a chimney on the home of Fire Chief Walter A. Wheaton.
 In West Haven large hailstones fell to a depth of several inches, blocking street drains and causing many cellars to be flooded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-26

Lynn, Mass, June 26--(UP)-- Economic pressure and a vote or the Lynn school board seem to have condemned Miss Rita Coates, 4-year-old school teacher, to spin- sterhood. Despite her pleas and those of the women members of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-26

cd basis. Buyers are trying to get average French combing 64s and finer territory wools at around 6b cents, secured basis, but only odd lots are available at this figure and most slzable sales are being rec ported at around 67-6s cents, secured basis. n
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-26

While digging for eabbages bur- iee for consumption in the winter. Chinese in Yum Chen, China, un- eaFthed a well preserved boat so feet long and believed Co be more than 1000 years old.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-26

Harvest returns in Icstonia last year were the, best since 1924 and financial returns to farmers were greater than in any previous de- precision twelve.month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-26
N. '. Bank and Trust Stocks
 The e. 2. 0sisgs On.

Bid Asked Bank of Manhattan 20 ga Bank of N. Y. &
 Trust .....,...,.. 3bb 37b Bankers Trust ...... 50 62 Cont. Hanover Bank
 & Trust .......... io6 Ill Chase National Bank 2B 2s Chemical Bank x
 Trust ............ 80 42 Corn Exchange Bank ~ b1 Empire Trust ..... IS IS First National Bank. .1500 1900 Guaranty Trust .... 2b9 26s Irving Trust ........ 12 14 Manufacturers Trust. 2fh 24h National City Bank. 23 26 New York Trust .... 94 99s Title Guarantee &
 Trust ............ 4h 6M
 NEW YORK CURB N Cities Service ...........,. 1K Elec. Bond. & Share ..... 7hk Niagara Hudson Power =. 6M United Founders ....... 7-16
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-26

DOW JONES AVERAGES
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-04
(Speclal to The Democrat)

Thomaston, March 4.-Camp Roberts new educational adviser, Samuel J. Thornton, has intro- duced, two new activities at the 175th company; namely a class in drawing and n Glee Club. At the first try-out over thirty-five en- rollees were signed up as members of the, club. As soon as rehearsals get under way 1t is hoped to form a quartet. Words for the music to be sung has been typed out and are to be distributed at the next meeting. Miss Lois w. Beech, president Of the Epworth League of the First Methodist Episcopal church Of Waterbury, has extend- ed an invitation to Paul Peter Mit- nick, dramatic instructor ut Camp Roberts, to put on "The Valiant" at their first annual meeting March IS. The invitation has been accepted and preparations are un- der way. MT Mitnick is negoia- ting with MT Schwartz manager of the Paramount Theater of the town of Thomaston, for another produc- tion of "The Valiant" in the town theater. The citizens of Thomas ton will have an opportunity to appreciate the versatility of the enrollees of Camp Roberts.
 Thursday evening, the travelling actors visited Camp Roberts and gave "a splendid performance of the Broadway hit "The Whole Town is Talking" .s.
 The Camp Roberts team under the coaching of Forester Clayton Hotchklss, has been practicing dil- igently at the Taft school in Wa tertown. They are preparing to meet the Brooklyn Tri-Squares in Waterbury. The members of the team are looking forward to q keenly contested game and 1t is hoped that victory will be ours.
 Camp Roberts entertainers made their second Appearance at the American Legion Hall, Bristol, Conn. within the past month. The initial visit was in honor of the State Commander of the American Legion. Wednesday, Feb. 37th, tho talented group performed through an invitation extended to Stephen Thurman, asst. Educational Advisor, by H. l.. Scott Commander of the Sons of Union Veterans of Civil War. A number of D. A. R. mem- bers were guests Joseph Jenkalu- mas, ERA inspector headed a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-04
FIRE DEPARTMENT MEETS TOMORROW
Officers to Be Elected at Annual Farley; Thomas
 Lodge COnvenes
CHESHIRE NEWS
COrrcsp0ndcnt-ThOmas M. Hurlcy--Dlal 515 or 730

The annual meeting of the Ches- hire fire department will be held in the new club rooms tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock. The annual report will be given and officers for the coming year will be elected.
 L.. A. Thomas lodge will meet this evening in I. o. o. F. hall.
 The Parent-Teachers' associa- ton wil lmeet this evening in the Hummiston school auditorium. pr w. s. Dakin, senior. supervisor of rural education wil speak on the Cooperative p Planning of the Childrens' Time During Vacation"
 The visiting masters will furn- ish the program at the grange meeting Wednesday evening.
 The Cheshire Colleglans will journey to Storrs tomorrow even ing to tackle the Conn statee Frosh "B", quintet. The Cheshire outfit will. be at full strength for the encounter and hope to continue their winning streak.
 Tho Junior Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church will meet tomor- row evening in the home of Mar jorie Hine.
 The Senior Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church will serve sea food lunch in the church par lors every Friday during lent.
 Temple lodge, A. r. & A. M. will meet. in Grange hall Thursday evening".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-04
TWISTED COLONEL GOES TO PANAMA
BY PAUL MAY Democrat Correspondent

Washington, D. C.. March - Lieutenant Colonel Frederick M. Barrows. U. s. A., Field Artillery, who Is. according to war depart ment records, a native of Winsted. has been ordered to Panama, the department announced to-day. Now stationed at the Army War Calleg at Washington, where he is nttached to the Historical Section. Colonel Barrows will be relieved of his duties at that post in time to sail from New York City about May 8, officials of the department said.
 His assignment to duty fin the Canal Zone will be made by the commanding general of the Pana- ma Canal Department, following Colonel Barrows' arrival in Pana- ma, it was said. His tour of for eign service will be for period of two years.