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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-10
French Somaliland Is Making War Whoopee
Djibout is Having Time of Its Life - Residents Are Making Money in Penty-lf Railroad is
 Cut They Lose Out
By REYNOLDS PACKARD (Copyright, 1885, by United Rress

Djibouti, French Somaliland, Oct. 1O-(UP)-This equatorial oven on the edge of the Red sea. enjoying mushroom prosperity because of the abnormal flow of traffic created by the undeclared Italo-Ethiopian war, is doing its utmost to make the greatest possible amount of whoo- pee.
 A note of recklessness is given the hectic pursuit of gaiety-and the equally hectio pursuit of shekels- Lby4 &,hassllae aintNs of s4tha, immedi- ate future and by doubts as to how long the present boom may last The residents know that if the rail- road running from this French sea- port to the Ethiopian capital is cut, Djibouti may fall back into its be- calmed routine as suddenly as it blossomed forth as a miniature cos- mopolitan "hot spot"
 The city, once described "as a bit of the worst and 8 bit of the best
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-10
DEMOCRAT FIGURES
 WERE AUTHENTIC

Figures on Tuesdays elec- tion were officially verified this afternoon by Che registrars of voters office. Registrar Michael J. Slavin announced officially that Attorney Vincent Miller is the 6. O. p. candidate dropped from the board of education, that William L. Cambigue was the g.. o. p. nominee dropped from the board of aldermen and that Joseph L. Stanley, republican, lost out in the race for the board of relief.
 Figures announced yesterday, therefore, were authentic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-10

Boston, Oct l0--(UP)-Dayton J. Harmon, 43, of 25 w. Fourth street, Easton, Pa, was rescued from Bos- ton harbor by coast guard early today. At City hospital, Harmon was reported suffer:Sg from immer- sion. Authorities were unable to sx- plain how Harmon had fallen into the water. Harmon is said to have a brother in-law, William Weimer living at Gorham. Me.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-10
LOUIS GUY MADE RECORD

Danbury Conn.,, Oct. 10.-(UP)-Louis Guy, bay gedling owned by w. H. Bird, Wind sor, and driven by Harry Brusie, established new record today for the 2:O8 trot at 2:O434. The mark shattered the time of 2:O61a made yester- day by Hanover Peter, owned by H. Stuart, Mechanics Falls, Me.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-10
Leaders or fLabor Federation Are Handed Set- Back
President Green and Others Demanded Peace Among Warning Building Trades Unions - Their Dele-
 gate However Has Not Been Seated

Atlantic City, N. J., October 10- UP)-Peace among the warning Building Trades Unions was demanded by the American Federation of Labor today when it's conven o in vote regarded setback for Federation leaders deferred action the bitter dispute among workers in the construction industry .
 After two hours of hot debate the convention voted decision the seating of Building Trades
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-10
ITALY, ETHIOPIA HAVE SEVERED
 ALL RELATIONS
Ethiopia Ordered Expul- sion of Italian Staff;
 Italy Will Do Same X
BY EDWARD w. BEATTIE Copyright, 1885, by United Press)

DA EfDWh1SD w. DE4hA \ A1H
 Copyright, 1885, by United Press)
 Addis Ababa, October 10 = (UP)
 - Ethiopia formally severed diplo- matic relations with Italy today by sending note to Count Luigi Vim ci-G Giggluicci demanding that he and his staff leave the country as soon as possible. Ethiopia's action, its first formal recognition of the un- declared war with Italy, was taken on the charge that Vinci-Gigliucci and his big staff of attaches and consuls had violated 8 specific pledge by indulging in espionage activities and in intrigues against Ethiopia. The governments note of dismissal was delivered by Tas Faye, the political director - the first Ethiopian to enter the legation gates since hostilities commenced
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-10

New Haven. Conn, Oct. l0-(UP) Joseph M. Kirk, associate metero- logist at the Boston Weather bureau has been appointed to take charge of the New Haven Weather Bureau. succeeding tlse late Cornelius J. Doherty, who died last week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-10
ON SECOND LEG

Honolulu, T. H. Oct 10--(UP)- Pan-American Airways' giant clip per ship lifted from Pealr Harbor at 8:3O Q. m. (P.S.T,) today, bound for Midway islands on the second leg of 648o mile over water flight from Alameda, Cal. to Guam.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-10
Final Ne1us Flashes
AUTO ACCIDENTS REDUCED

Washington, Oct. 1O.-(UP)-Automob accidents took 639 lives in the four weeks ended September 28, the lowest number for that period in more than five years, the departments of com- period fell to 639 from 748 in the corresponding period of last year, deaths for the 52 weeks ended September 28 reached 8888, compared with only 8,785 in the preceding 12 months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-10
MEAT SHORTAGE IN GERMANY

Berlin, Oct. 1O.-(UP)-Five butcher shops were ordered closed today for exceeding the maximum prices for pork The shortage of pork and butter continues. Newspapers appeal to the populace daily to refrain from hoarding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-10
WAR DEPT. APPROVES.

Washington, Oct. l0-(UP)-Wal department today approved an al- iotment of $le5000 for Mwbury- port, Mass, harbor Improvements particularly repairing storm dam- age to the north and south jetties at the entrance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-10

delegates until further peace efforts had been made.
 It was a direct rebuff for Presi- der, William Green and other lead- CTS who had desired to seat John w. Williams.
 While Green was defeated in his plan to have Williams seated, He is pledged to further peace efforts to bring the two building trades fac- tiors together.
 The deciding factor in the fight appeared to be the last minute sup port by the United Mine Workers for the motion to delay action. Philip Murray, speaking for the miners, pleaded with the convention not to take hasty action until every
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-10
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Oct. 10-UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year to Oct. Sth. as compared with year ago: This Year Expenses Lust Year $2,022, ,506, ,091.S2 I,704,297,941.93
 Receipts s1,0S0, ,502,133.66 $1,07S,674. .076.s4
 Deficit $942, ,OO3, 95S.1s $625. 5.623. .s65.29
 Cash Balance $1,7s4,s1s.oS4I6 $2,12s.s2s.s4s.52
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-10
ITALIANS ARE BEING DEPORTED

Valeta, Malta, Oct. 1O.-(UP)-Three Italian deportees and their families, among nine persons arrested in a series of police raids, started for Syracuse, Sicily, today. Deportation orders have been served on four others, all Ital- ians, arrested by military authorities because of activities prejudicial to the interests and safety of the fortress of Malta,' according to govern ment communique.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-10

Chicago. Oct. 10-(UP) A jury was completed today to try Mande- vile w. zenge, on charges of corn- mitting the emasculation murder of Dr. Walter J. Bauer. Opening state- mentS were started immediately.
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STILL CRITICAL.

New York, Oct. 10-(UP)-A. M. Collins of Boston, struck by hit and-run driver Tuesday, was still in a critical condition at Polyclinic Hospital today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-10
Step Taken Against Mussolini To Force End or Struggle
Premier of Italy Not Vet in Position to Stop Hostilties; Germany May Decide to Help f1im-Ferce
 Battle is Raging in North Zone
(BY UNITED PRESS)

Last-minute developments:
 Geneva More than 50 nations outlaw Italy and start machinery for applying penalties Italian delegates say blockade of Italy would mean war;
 Rome Italy and Ethiopia sever diplomatic relations. Italians north front prepare for mass drive Makae important post.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-10

London - Fierce battle reported on northern front, with Philippians making firm stand. Same source (unverifieO reports 2,500 Ethiopials dead.
 Harar - Philippians claim to have inflicted heavy casualties in guer- fila raids on Italians.
 BY LOUIS F. KEEMLE
 United Press Cable Editor)
 New York, October 10 - (UP) = The nations of the world have taken a historic step towards enforce ment of peace by general collabor- ation.
 More than 50 countries all the nations of the league except Italy, Austria, Hungary and probably AL bania - have joined in declaring Italy an enemy of society and na- tion waging an unjustified war
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JURY IS COMPLETE.

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The Weather

Cloudy, Warmer Tonightl Showers, Warmer Friday
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RESCUED FROM HARBOR

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NEW WEATHER MAN.

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BY LOUIS F. KEEMLE United Press Cable EditOr)

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-13
GERMANY STANDS }.
 :. BY DIRlCIBLE
Her Answer to Critics Is Another and Better
 . Airship

Berlin, Feb 1S.-(UP)-Ger- many's answer to critics of the dirigible will be completion of a new one-Lz129-start of a North American transatlantic service, start of new airport near Frank fort, and completion of an airport at Rio De Janeiro this year.
 Germany's Zeppelins have spread terror in war;. they have taken passengers, freight and mail all over the world. One of them may this summer blaze a trail up the still mysterious Amazon river.
 Dr Hugo ,fEckener refused 10 comment on the Macon crash. !
 His Graf Zeppelin is a wonder of the world of today. It will start its seventh season of South Atlantic commercial use th,s spring. It has made 68 crossings of the South Atlantic; seven of the North Atlantic; one of the Pacific -76 ocean flights in all. 2. 1t has made 423 trips. It has flown H. O25,271 miles and has been in the air 9,S45 hours. or year, 6h weeks.
 Eckeners new ship is due to visit the United States this year. He hopes to inaugurate q North Atlantic air service, operated .D conjunction with his well-estab- lished South Atlantic one. The old Graf Zeppelin, and the new LZ129 are to cooperate in the service, which may have Miami, Fla, and Lakehurst, N. J., or airports In their vicinities, as land- ing places.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-13
ITALIAN WOMEN
 PRAYING TO-DAY
Prayers Are for Relatives Who Are Going to
 New War

Rome, Feb 13-(UP)--Italian women wept to churches to pray to-day while their husbands and sons and sweethearts answered the call to the colors for possib ble punitive expedition into Abyssinia.
 Tnere was no feminine enthusi- asm for this little war.
 Mobilization of between 75,000 and 100000 men to reinforce, II necessary. the Colonial army Of 25,ooO proceeded silently and swiftly.
 There was general calm after the first burst of official resent ment over the alleged attack ny Abyssinian tribesmen on Italian native soldiers in disputed terri- tory on the Italian Sonln1iland frontier on the east coast or Africa.
 The supreme defense comm!s- sion is in session, with Premier Benito Mussolini us president. The fascist grand council will meet tomorrow.
 The government awaited re- sponses to It's demands on the Abyssinian government, threaten. ing to dispatch an ultimatum If they were not met completely, in- cluding a bareheaded salute to the italian flag. formal apology tor the attack. indemnity of perhaps 3D.. 100000. appointment ofSa mixed commission to deiimit the frontier. and q guarantee by Abyssinia that the frontier will be respected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-13
ANOTHER MARCH
 ON WASHINGTON

Washington, Feb 13-(UP)- The threat of a march on Wash- ington by thousands of elderly ad- vocates of the Townsend old age pension plan developed today as a menace to calm congressional ac- ton on the administrators eco homie security bill.
 Rep John H., Hoeppel, democrat. California. predicted a demonstra- ton in April of formidable dimcn- sions if the administration measure "only provides a pension of $30 oI $40 a month" r
 Hoeppel and other congressional sponsors of the plan said they op- posed any such attempt to ,"buay' congress but said that hundreds oi letters are coming from back home suggesting an "old age march," z
 If a bugle call sounded from 10000, 900 to 14.000,000 would re- spond." warned Rep John Steven McGroarty. democrat, California sponsore of the house $200 a month Townsend bill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-13
CASE WAS GIVEN TO JURY BEFORE
 THE NOON HOUR
Lawyers for Defense in Angry Protest Before
 Presiding Judge

Remington, N. J., Feb 13-(UP) A jury of four women and eight men began their deliberations to- day upon the guilt or innocence of Bruno Richard Hauptmann, accus- ed of murdering Charles A. Lind bergh, Jr.
 Justice Thomas W. Trenchard, in a strong charge to the jury, advised them they could return one of three verdicts. They are:
 1. Guilty as charged in the in- dictment.
 2. Guilty with a recommends tion for life Imprisonment. |. 3. Acquittal.
 The justice concluded his charge at 11:15 a. n., but the jury did not at once retire. Trenchard asked them to remain in the jury bo, until their room was prepared, witl It's exhibits.
 They left the court room a 11:20. while the spectators re mained in their seats, and counse for both sides went into 0 confer. ence at the judge's bench.
 What Justic Ruled
 In the course of his charge, Jus. tice Trenchard had ruled:
 1. That if Hauptmann entered the Lindbergh nursery by opening the window, it was burglary, and that the resultant death of the child was first degree murder.
 9. That it was possible to rec ommend life imprisonment, il Hauptmann is found guilty. but that the recommendation must be part of the verdict"
 8. That if there is any reason able doubt on any important point duplicating Hauptmann Tn the crime, the verdict must be acquittal.
 Dr CondOn Upheld.
 The justice cautioned the jury to pay particular attention to the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-13
DOCTOR TRIED TO
 COMMIT SUICIDE
He Then Assisted in Sav- ing Life He Would
 Have Taken

chicagol Feb 13- (UP) - Dr Adolph W. Lakemeyer, 55, prom incnt physician, shot himself through the head in suicide at- tempt today and then calmly pro- ceeded to wash his wound.
 At the Norw egian- American hos pital, where he is q member of the staff, pr Lakemcyer talked ration ally and directed efforts of staff surgeons to save his life.
 He went to his office on the north side earlier than usual today and telephoned to a friend, Dr John V, Fowler, chief of the hospitals staff.
 "Take care of my patients, Doc tor," he said calmly. I'm tired of 1t all-I'm through"
 Dr Fowler hurried to the physi- clans home, and asked Mrs Lake, meyer to call her husband.
 "Come over, I'm bleeding" pr Lakemeyer informed them.
 An office girl, Miss Catherine Retsold. and pr Fowler found the physician standing over a wash bowl. He had shot himself in the mouth, the bullet emerging at the back of the head. He was carefully washing the wound.
 A note, addressed to his wife, was nearby.
 q want to be cremated," it said. "It want my ashes to be scat tered to the four winds, if possible, on Pine Lake, Wis"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-13
RUDY VALLEE HAS
 DEFEATED WIFE
Her Lawyer and Judge in Case Had Bitter
 Arguments

New York, Feb. 13-(UP)-The attempt of Mrs. Fay Webb Vallee to win more than $100 week ali mony from Crooner Rudy Vallee came to an abrupt end in supreme court today when Justice Salvatore A. Cotillo dismissed her plea after Mrs. Vallee's counsel. Vallee's counter claim for an injunction re- straing his estranged wife from suing to set aside their separation contract in any other state was granted by Cotillo. and counsel for the former film actress indicated both rulings would be appealed In @ bitter exchange with Benja- min A. Harnstein. of Mrs. Vallee's counsel, the judge demanded the attorney swear to allegations in an affidavit he sought to submit at the opening of court. Harnstein re- fused.
 The judge said: There have been too many scurrilous statements al- ready in this case" The attorney immediately started to offer a mo- ton to disqualify Justice Cotillo from the case. II will grant your motion to disqualify me provided you will swear by the material in the affidavit which you now sub- init" the court ruled. Harnstein refused to swear, muttering some- thing about "what I knew" What you know and I know, wish the public knew" said the judge deny- ing the disqualification motion
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-13
STATE TROOPERS PLACED ON GUARD
 AROUND JURORS
They Will Keep Curious Away From the Room
 of Jurors

Pennington. N! J., February rta - lUP) = A score of state troop CTS stood guard today in the rear corridors of .Hunterdon county courthouse, keeping the curious away from the. room where the jury will deliberate the fate of Bruno Richard Hauptmann.
 Two opaque glass doors lead in to the room, which is approxi- mately 40. x 20, feet.
 The 12 jurors will be grouped around a large maple table.
 :. Next to them and on Q similar table, will be the exhibits placed in evidence - the kidnap ladder, the ransom notes among others.
 Twelve ladder backed maple chairs have been provided. .ti Z There are two windows In the room. looking out on the Jail courtyard. :, a5. ...S
 The walls, like other rooms Tn the courthouse, are painted yell low
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-13
RELIEF BILL IS
 UNDER WING OF
 THE PRESIDENT
Three Plans to Upset Proc gram Were Beaten Off
 in the Senate

Washington, Feb 13--tUP)--- Administration forces today re- gained control of the $4.S80. .000,- 900 work relief bill by beating down three proposals which, would have altered the measure dras- ticaily. The senate appropriations committee. completing action. on the bill, made three important changes which put the measure back in form satisfactory to the White House. The committee, which will report the bill to the senate tomorrow, voted:
 z 1. Approval of substitute amendment giving President Roose. welt authority to fix work relief wages without being bound to. any rigid prevailing wage" require merts.
 Q. Rejection of a proposed amendment which would have re- duced the appropriation 10 $2,- sOO,OO0,O00 and requpired dole rather than work relief system
 3. Elimination of provision which would have required con tracts TOT all prOJectS III WuiCH iV per cent or more of skilled labor was used.
 It was learned that Glass. who nomina1ly, will be in charge of the bill when 1t reaches the senate, made a slashing attack upon 1t Tn the final committee session. He spoke in favor of the amendment offered by Senator Ava E. Adams democrat. Colorado, for reduction of the appropriation to the dole figure. The contract amendment also favored by organized labor was frowned upon by the admins. tration because of the fear thai the necessity of advertising fol bids and letting contracts would mean delays which would slow down the work relief program and lessen its effectiveness. s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-13
SENATOR LAWLOR
 MUST FIGHT FOR HIS STATE JOB
Bill Would Eliminate All Members of General
 Assembly
BY WILIr T J. MORIARTY Especial ! ;sIatiye RepOrter)

State Capitol, Hartford, Feb. IS Joseph H. Lawlor of Waterbury is among several state commissioners and other employ es of state departments whose jobs are jeopardized by a bill in- trOduced in the Legislature by Rep. Edwin o. Smith, republican, of Mansfield. Rep. Smith Is the same legislator who attempted to have the House investigate number of assistant superintendents of the Capitol named this year.
 The bill of, Rep. Smith requires that no commissioner or state em- ploye shall serve in the Legislature at one and the same time. There will be hearing on 1t before the Judiciary committee February ,27.
 Today Rep. Smith, following dee fent of his resolution of yesterday, filed q formal request with At. torney General Edward J. Daily for an opinion as to the legality of a salaried commissioner or state en. ,ploye serving in either the Senate sor House. a ssse
 Smith claims the present system Is contrary to Articles 2 and 10 Section 4. of the State Constitution.
 Senator Francis W. Hogan of Torrington, who is deputy Motor Vehicle Commissioner, would also be affected by an adverse ruling.
 Waterbury Bills Passed
 Waterbury was given permission by the Legislature today to issue $1,300,000 in bonds during 1885. Under suspension. of rules both the Senate and House passed two bond bills. The bonds issued this year will Include $5O0,000 in refunding is- sues, $S00,000 for street improve ment. In 1936 there will be a $400.-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-13
NEW ENGLAND TO
 BE ADVERTISED

Boston, Feb l".-. tUP)-An ad- ditional appropriation of $100.000 for advertising the advantages of New England as a vacation land was voted by the governors of the various states at a meeting of the New England council here yester- day.
 The meeting was attended by Governors H. Styles Bridges of New Hampshire, Louis J. Brann of Maine. Theodore Francis Green of Rhode Island James M. Curley of Massa chusetts, and Lieutenant Governor Frank Hayes of Connec- tlcut. ,Goernor Charles M. Smith of Vermont was unable to attend. :,
 The action of the governors IS of course contingent upon the va- rious state legislators approving the appropriations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-13
Dollar Day Thursday
 WithMerchantsRead:y
Advertising Columns of the Democrat Will Tell You
 Tonight Where to Go for Real Bargains; .4 Nangatuck Valley t0 Send Purchasers s

Tomorrow marks the $ biggest event for shoppers of Waterbury and the Naugatuck Valley since the year 1895 began, for tomorrow is Dollar Day. A feast of bargains will be served by business men who are cooperating with the Merchants Bureau of the Chamber of Com merce in the gala shopping holiday. Starting at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning the stores of the city will have their shelves and counters loaded with bargains of unbeliev- able merit for the benefit of the shoppers who want to take advan- tage of the special day.
 Tonight in the columns of the Waterbury Democrat will be found from those mer- chants who are cooperating and presenting the Dollar Day of 1885 to Waterbury and the Naugatuck Valley. It is suggested that the an- nouncements be read thoroughly and noted so that when trips are made to the shopping districts to- morrow. the prospective buyer will know pust where he or she wants to shop, t.., g,~
 " The good old dollar will come in for q big play tomorrow and when the shopper presents 1t in the pur- chase of some article he will be surprised at the extent to which the greenback can be stretched. There are real, worthwhile bar gains being offered in connection with the Dollar Day tomorrow. The weather report for tomorrow is fair and warmer. There should be nothing to prevent the shoppers from swarming to town to take ad- vantage of the sacrificial bargains being offered to the public. There Is one request. however, that the merchants make; and that is. that the shoppers do their shopping early. if possible in order that there will be no last minute rush. This request is made also to have the shoppers be rconsiderate of the clerks in the cooperating stores.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-13
Final News Flashes
TO TEACH PRINCE OF WALES

Miami, Fla, Feb 13.-UP)-Senorita Allca Parla, pretty young dancer, was en route today to London where she said she would teach the Prince of Wales the Cucaracha, latest dance sen- sation of the Havana night clubs. Senorita Parla left here for New York by train after arriving by plane from Havana She said the Prince of Wales, whom she taught the rhumba at Monte Carlo last year, had sent for her to teach him La Cucaracha" La Cucaracha- meaning "the cockroach"- originated in the desert villages of Mexico. t/