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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
ASSEMBLY ACTED
 . < ON MINOR BILLS
All Attorneys in Good Standing to eB Court
 Commissioners

Hartford, Conn, March 8-(UP) Under a joint agreement that Fridays be devoted to non-contro- versial considerations, the general assembly today disposed of minor bills and adjourned over the week. end. The. house passed a bill au- thorizing all attorneys, in good standing. to become superior court commissioners and empowering them to issue writs and subpoenas and extended the emergency pow CTS of the state bank commission CT. It also received favorable re- port on bill, previously passed by the senate.- to increase the state police ofrce from 125 to 175 and appropriate $300,000 for the bien- nium. It was tabled.
 The senate approved four nom- nations by the governor as trustees of the states prison.
 They were: Fred M. Salmon, Westport: William c. Cheney, Man. chester: Alton T. Minor. New Lon don, and P. Kent Hubbard. ,Mid- idletown, effective July for four years.
 The senate also approved an amendment to a statute regarding land acquired by the government through condemnation.
 A clause flor any other purpose" which affected lands to be used for highways or any ~roject other than for postofflces, customs houses and any federal buildings, was deleted. but the bill retained its place on the calendar after question was raised as to how 1t might affect de- partment of agriculture holdings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
|DRLAWRENCE OF
 BOSTON IS DEAD

Boston. March 8 = (UP)-Dr Robert Means Lawrence, ST. physi- clan and author and once mem Der of the first gootball team .n the United States, died at his home here, yesterday after short illness.
 Born in Boston, he studied at Boston Latin school. and graduated from Harvard in 1869. He received his medical degree from Harvard and studied abroad for several years.
 He was one of the four survivors of the Onedias, the original Amer- can football team who played a primitive form of football on Bos- ton Common, going through the '63 season without a defeat.
 A cousin of Bishop William Law renee, Dr Lawrence was a promi- nent layman of the Episcopal church.
 Dr Lawrence was author of sev- eral books on early New England. . He leaves two daughters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
TOSDAMAGED ].
 :. IN GARAGE FIRE
Blaze Took Place Early To-day in Rear of 078
 South Main Street

Three, cars were damaged and "a garage partially destroyed when fire broke out at 1880 this morning in . one-story wooden garage in the rear of s7S South Main street. One of the cars damaged belong ed to the owner of the garage, George Lewis of s65 South Main street. Ar <
 Fire MarsHA Den Lahey de- clareds rfiivestigation that the fire starteds from a defective bat tery chargeI in a car owned by Henry Schuster of 977 South Main street. The. owner, however, denied that a battery charger was being used in his car. .
 The other car damaged was one belonging to Gustaye Kopp of ,975 South Main street. Part of the roof qf the garage was damaged. while Schusteras car was almost com pleteiy ruined.
 a Eice companies of firemen an. swered q box alarm, with some of the men remaining at the scene for more than ian hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
JUDGE E. J. FINN .
 BACKS CREDIT0R INN0TE ACTION
Makes Important Decision
 in Case of Trustee Who Sued to Collect

'It would be an extremely bru. tai precedent to establish during the present economic situation that a creditor who is at all lchient with his debtor might find his forbearance rewarded with a loss of substantial rights never intend ed to be abandoned" Judge Ed ward J. Finn declares in a decision handed down in the common pleas court to-day in case involving non-paymenti of a note.
 Continuing, he says, "The na- tural result of such precedent would be a rigid insistence of rights. regardless of any human kindness toward, an honest but unfortunate debtor."
 Judge Finn awards Michael Li- .bertore, administrator of the res. tate Of Camille Libertore, the sum of $449.91 and costs against Vim cenzo Libertore.
 < The defendant set up as a special defense that there was a contract between the deceased, Camille Libertore and the defend- ant, wherein the defendant would pay $10 monthly to wipe out the note in the amount of $450, drawn between the pa rites May 21, 1882.
 The plaintiff claimed that only $6O of that amount had been paid and that the balance of $390 with interest of $47.45 was due. sr-
 Judge Finn finds fhat the de- fendant failed to prove his special defense, stating, From the evi- dence cannot find any warrant for a decision that a promise was ever made to the defendant not to bring legal action so long as monthly payments were made
 Attorney George J. Crocicchia appeared for the plaintiff, Attor- .ney W. W. Gager, the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
HYDE PARK ASKS
 FOR INDUSTRY

New York; March 8--(UP)- Hyde Park, President Roosevelt's home town, advertised today for an industry that would enable 1t to overcome the depression. Mrs Roosevelt is credited with inspiring the plan at meetings of Hyde Park citizens. attended also by other members of the presidents family.
 At first knitting mill or can ming factory was suggested. Then the following public notice was inserted in newspapers here:
 Hyde Park Wants a Business! Four hundred industrious, adapt able, unemployed Americans want to stay in their Hudson river tome town and are eager to work at anything to do 1t. Rural and subur- ban areas, low taxes; river, rail and highway transportation. Full and practical cooperation is offered a business that would like our town and that our town would like"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
DEFENSE FUND OF
 KAUFMAN ENDS
Collection Boxes and Pub- lie Meetings Are Barred
 in New York {

New York. March. S.-tCP).- Bruno Richard Hauptmann's de- fense fund sponsors, baked by of ticials, planned 10 seek g legal per init for their campaign today.
 It was reported they already had determined to apply for q supreme court temporary junction against interferepce by the welfare depart meht in case itadenies permit. <
 Welfare Commissioners stanley H. Howe s sss!A !.A he was scratching rec-. ordh for precedents to guide him in meeting the expected request. He said Mrs Hauptinann and Noa- vid Webber, campaign promoter. had withdrawn collection boxes from stores and promised not tc hold further public meetings until the question Is settled '
 Meanwhile at Trenton, N. J.. where Hauptmahn occupies a, death cell In. the state prison awaitin. eiectrocutipn for the murder of Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr,. Attor. l1ey General David T. Wilentz re- neWed a threat to seek reversal of a court ruling. relieving Haupt- mann iof appeal costs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
SAYS COURTS NEED TO
 GET EDUCATION
Those Who Ruled Against MIRA Should Study
 Conditions
BY RONALD c. VAN TINE United Press Stan COrrcspOndcnt)

\ GECSS otUIA AOHEVSlfVhuCDtb
 Washington, March 8-CU.P)- The senate sought clarification to- day of the administrators views on recovery legislation, as organ ized labor mobilizcd to oppose any plan to abolish, MIRA control over industries engaged in interstate commerce.
 Donald R.. Richberg. recovery who submitted Pres .ident {Roosevelt's recommendations for two-year extension of MIRA, appeared again before the senate ifinance comniittee to-day to ann plify hts suggestions for revision of MIRA code provisions.
 Be. William Green, president of the Afnerican Fedefation of Labor. Joined MIRA critics in an attack on Richberg's program, declaring la- bor would meet "with concom- promising proposition,' any pro- posal to discard codes affecting in- trastate business. He said there was a ''great need" for continua- tion of the recovery act.
 Provision should be made for the voluntary submission of codes." Richberg told the senate committee, "but qualification should be limited to those trades and in- dustries actually engaged in inter- state commerce, or affecting it so substantially that the establish ment and enforcement of stand ards of fair competition therein are necessary for the protection of interstate commerce"
 American courts need education
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
JOHNSON SPEAKS BEFORE LAWYERS
 AT PROVIDENCE
Reaction to Attack Upon Father Conghlin Has
 Been Very Favorable

Providence, R. l., March = | (UPl r--4P Public reaction to thai part of his Monday night speech if which he attacked the Rev Charles E. Coughlin has been favorable General Hugh S. Johnson, former MIRA administrator, told the Rhode Island Bar Association last night. In question period after he had addressed the approximate ly 500 Rhode Island barristers on legal aspects of the MIRA, Johnson adhered almost 100 per cent to his plan not to renew his controversy with Father Coughlin and Senator Huey S. Long. But when one of the lawyers put to him the ingeni- ous question, General Johnson, has the clergy any right to discuss social problems" he laughed and replied:
 q very reluctantly" referred to Father Coughlin in my speech the other night. but judging from the telegrams and letters which have received, apparently there has been a favorable reaction" John son said that his attack on Father Coughlin was not an attack on the clergy as such or on any re- ligion, for he respected all rel'g- ions. But he adHed: "In my opinion, the clergy have right to discuss social problems. but that is different than forming politi- cal organization, heading it, using religion and appeals to emotion, rather than by exposition of a point of view" The statement was ap- plauded by the lawyers.
 Johnson Cagily circumvented all other cleverly- -worded attempts of his listeners to draw him out or his Long-Coughlin views. Asked what would be the effect if the supreme court held the MIRA un- constitutional, he said he couldn't see the court ruling against it in its entirey. but 1t probably will say that certain features of it are un- constitutional" In answer to another question. Johnson said he did not believe it true that MIRA had "crushed the little fellow" Small were not oppressed. he said, citing the rubber tire. bitum- inous coal, lumber and other tn- dustires to illustrate his views.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
Treasury Balance
 Takers Blocked

Washington, March B. (UPJ-United States secret service agents today frnstrat- cd another plot to defraud "numheFs" players of tlioust ands 0f dollars through an attempted taking. or the daily treasury balance. This was to be done by bribing a high treasury official tO change the figures i'm the treasnry's daily cash balance which are cx- tcnsivcly used by gamblers in their stnumhers" game. The government official was Of- fered &l,5O0 to make today's balance end with the five flg. ures, "6S,320.' The actunl figure reported today was "43.0fS.".i
 The high official, whose name was not revealed, turned over the brffe letter to the secret service for in. vcstigatiOn. The Offer came from q person in New York state and agents were put on the mans trail. Preliminary investigation Of the person already has revealed siIniIar bribe offers In the past.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
BILL TO AID.
 JUDGES OF LOW COURTS
Finn and NIcNiff of Conl- mon Pleas in Line for
 Referee
RETIRE MENT AT AGE
 OF SEVENTY REQUIRED
Now Only Supreme and Superior Court Judges
 Are Eligible
BY WILLIAM J. MORIARTY Especial Legislative Rcp0rter)


 State Capitol, Hartford, March 8 Judge Edward J. Finn and Deputy Judge Miles F. McNiff of the Waterbury court of common pleas, as well as all other common pleas judges in Connecticut, would be eligible for the position of state referee, if they retired from their present bench jobs at the age of 70, under the pro- visions of house bill that was reported favorably upon by the judiciary committee today.
 At present judges of the supreme and superior courts can becotnc state referees at an annual salary of $7.000 upon reaching the re- tirement age of 70. The privilege would now be extended to cover judges of the common pleas courts. The measure provides that com mon pleas judges Would receive seven-twelfths of. the salary they were receiving at. retirement. .l Th4 bill was referred to the com mittoe on appropriations labelled
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
MISSIONER HAS
 DIED IN CHINA

Boston, March s-(UP)-The Am merican board of commissioners for foreign missions was advised by cable of the death Wednesday in Tunghsien, North China. of the Rev William Bergen Steele, father of Charles c. Steele of Chicago university. Death was attributed to pneumonia. A native of Jersey City. N. J., Rev Steele first went to China prior to the boxer uprising working from 1898 to 1901 as an independent missionary.
 Formerly he was. supported In his missionary work by the Com gregational church of Southport, Conn, and the Park Street Conge- rational church, of Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
Arch bishop Diaz Has Beer, Lost s lsl 7Nexico
Suddenly Disappears But the Mexican Officials Pre- tend to Know Nothing About It He May
 Have Been Quietly Exiled

i Mexico City, March s.-(UP)- Arch bishop Pascual Diaz. Roman Catholic sprimate of Mexico. N was believed under arrest today. He was seized in mysterious circum- stances as he was entering his home late yesterday. Church of ficials appealed to the war depart ment and the department of gov ernment for information regarding him. Both denied responsibility for his arrest, as did police headquar- ters, There were many conjectures including the possibility. that he had been Kidnapped by anti-relig- ious groups, but these were given little credence.
 Father Garcia Plaza, the Arch bishops secretary. told the United Press correspondent that the Arch bishop had been to Cuatitlan, near Mexico city, on regular visit of inspection and was returning when he was arrested. A witness to the seizure said that he and three priests with him were taken into custody. What charges were against him, If any. was not known, and church officials, completely
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
GUILD STOPPED
 IN STRIKE WORK

Newark, N. J.. March s--(UPl The American Newspaper guild has been enjoined from continuing all strike activities against the Newark Ledger. The injunction was issued to trustees of the news paper yesterday by, vice-C Chancellor Maja Leon Berry, after Q conr ference between trustees and guild officials ended in disagreement.
 The injunction was served on Haywood Broun, national president of the guild, who expressed great indignation at the granting of what he termed ''the most sweeping anti-hbor injunction ever issued In Akierica.v The restraining order prohibits circulation cf the Guild Reporter. national organ, and use oe the radio hy, the guild.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
Three Nations Messing Troops On Frontiers Ready For Emergency
Two Attacks By Land and Air Made By Loyal
 Greek Forces GOVERNMENT CLAIMING REBELS ARE LOSING Troops Battle in Deep Snow - London Says
 News Is Censored
BY STEWART BROWN

Copyright, 1885, by United Press)
 Vienna, March 8 - (IJP) - Europe watched with fast growing anxiety today the spread of a Greek rebellion the powers feared might rep- resent the makings of a war.
 Troops of three nations massed on Grecian frontiers as rebels and loyalists fought in the snows of Macedonia and rebel and 1oyalist fleets sailed the Aegean Sea.
 France and Great Britain had warships off Athens; Italy was considering the dispatch of ships to watch it's interests.
 Bulgaria had before the League of Nations memorandum calling world attention to Turkish troops concentration in Turkeys south-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
Judge McGrath Frees .Wolcott Street Yollth
Dominick Marsele Whipped Stanley Morin and Lat ter Lost an Eye Morin Tried to Prevent
 Marsele From Entering Own Home < ' x

It is a mans own misfortune when he loses an eye while pre- venting anyone from entering his own home, ruled Judge John F. McGrath in city court today as he exonerated' from guilt Dominick Marse1e. IS, of 12 Woicott street. -The complainant was Stanley Nor in of Wolcott street. who charged that blows from Marsele's fists were responsible for the loss of his eye.
 The encounter took place a month ago in the hallway en- trance to Marsele.s home on Vol cott street. Morin had been in the hospital since that time. receiving treatment for injuries about the face and head and having a glass eye put in. .. A
 Marsele testified that he was en- 'tering his home one night a month ago, when he found the front door apparently stuck. He sought a, po- .liceman. but could not find one and managed to push the door in. In- side he found Morin.3 and he at- tempted to put the man out. A .scuffle ensucd. the lad said, with the two or them, exchanging blows. With Morin finally outside, the boy went upstairs to his home and called. police headquarters, Morin was taken to the hospital. and the lad was subsequently, arrested. Marsele. claimed that Morin was drunk at the. time.
 ! Morin denied he was drunk and alleged that the boy attacked him. Motor Patrolman Joseph Garvey substantiated the mans claim that, he was sober.
 There's no question:" declared Judge McGrath. ''that this boy was within his rights in going into his own home. This man says he was waiting for a bus but he should have waited elsewhere. It's unfortunate that he should have lost his eye, but the defendant can't be blamed for that. I'll dis charge him." F b
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
s No INFORMATION

Washington. March s,--(uPl- Tho state department, the Mexican embassy and the National Catholic News Service all lacked official in. today reR,irdjng the mys, terious dlsa ppearance of Arch. bishop Pascual Diaz in Mexico City. " Failure to hear auything from their Representative there increas- ed apprehension an1onE church cft flcials as fo, the possible course of events in$the Mexican capital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
PRIVATE FUNERAL

Philadelphia, March s.-(UP).- Private funeral services Will De held tomorrow for Dr William Duane, 63, professor emeritus oi bio- physics at Harvard University, who died at his suburban home here following a short illness.
 pr Duane, who was direct descendant of Benjamin Franklin. was widely known for researches into radio activity and x-rays.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, March s.-UP).- Government expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year to March 6, compared with the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year: This Year Expenses Last Yenr $4,647.S1S.st7.4S $4,sb4.4i7,s2s.o4 s2.S42 24s8,2SS.35 $1,959, 9,2S9,7 ,721.20 s2,so5, ,s75, ,s2s1s s2.ssS.12s. .2ol.s4 o4s.14s. .slsss sl.ssl.soS, ,so7.o4I
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
Late Bulletins
! LONG AND JOHNSON IN, RING

Washington, March 8--(UP)-Ten thou sand dollars fora six-round fight, Kingfish Long vs Breakdown Johnson at whatever weights they can make. New York promoter promised that purse today if Long and Johnson would transfer their battle from the radio to the prize ring. Long made no immediate comment on the offer, made in a telegram.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
FORD SEES IMPROVEMENT

Savannah, Ga, March 8--(UP)--Henry Ford believes business is improving Tin spite. of all they are doing" He said as much in giving his autograph to a Negro bell boy here. Ford is in the south, wintering and purchasing rare property to add to an already famous collection.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
ALLOTTED $ioO,Ooo

Washington. March S.-(UP).- The war department yesterday ap- proved allotment of $100,000 for upkeep and repair of the floating and other plant equipment for the maintenance of rivers and harbors in the Boston, Mass, district.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
DIED IN HIS ROOM OF GAS

New Haven, Conn, March 8-lUP)--Wil- liam Nolan, 10, was found dead in his furnished room today by his .landlady who was attracted by the odor of gas Nolan was sitting in 9 char nlouth.r He is survived by brother at Webster, Mass
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08

battles in the senate expressed the wish that Long would confine his line of attack in that body to his wealth sharing plan. The consider the program vulnerable and ide- fensible in debate.
 The Capital was aware, however, that the first shout of the 1886 presidential campaign was echoing over the nation from the lips of candidate Long.
 Capital Levy Proposed
 Long proposed a capital levy - everything over $4,000,000. He fired at the administration and at
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
GREEK WAR WORRIES EUROPE
Banking. cit MavBe Continued
Advisory Board, of Which Lewis s. Reed Is Member { Still May Function Under Bill Reported Favor
 ! abIy-McNiff Bill Is Starred
BY WILLIAM J. MORIARTY fSrecial Legislatiye Reporterl

State Capitol Hartford March - Continuation of the State Advisory Council Banking of which Lewis S. Reed executive vcepresdent of the Citizens and National Bank of Waterbury, is member was called for bill which reported favoraby in the Senate today by the committee banking The council would become
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
Huey Long Presented NelOs On Depression
Much Awaited Address Given Over the Radio Last Night Deal Confidence Increased After
 Hearing His "Share Our Wealth" Plans
BY LYLE c. WILSON United Press Staff Correspondent

Washington, March = (UP) = New Deal confidence in 1886 election prospects undmnshed today by the shareourwealth program of Senator Huey F. Long who proposed to national audience $165 capital levy to end "the Roosevelt depression"
 Democrats responsible for fighting the administrators
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08

 permanent institution under pro- visions of the measure.
 The Legislature of 1883 approved the creation of the Council as a temporary board to sit with the banking commissioner in matters pertaining to closed banks. changes int he banking laws. etc. It has been more or less active in the two years 1t has been functioning. <
 Terms of it's members, of whom there. are five, will expire in May. The new council to be created on > permanent basis would consist of seven members to be named by the governor. Three would serve to July, 1887. and four to July. 1899. thereafter four members every two years would be named. There is no salary attached to the position. Z
 AfcNiR Bill Starred
 In the house to-day the bill granting an increase in salary to Deputy Judge Miles F. McNiff of the Waterbury Court of Common Pleas was taken off the calendar and starred for action by the ap- 'propriations committee. It was re- commented. to the committee that the necessary amount for the iIl- crease be set up in the budget and favorable report immediately re- turned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
.Tramwax company Ending

Tramway Company Ending
 The Waterbury Milldale Tram way Company, which sold it's fran chise to the Cooke street Line, Inc of Waterbury some time ago. was in the final stages as a corpo-' ration to-day in the legislature. The house received favorable re-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
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MIR. and Mrs. Sweeney
Hosts in Bar Harbor

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Bell Sweeney
entertained at tea yesterday afternoon
in their cottage at Bar Harbor, Me-, in
honor Of Mrs. Stanley "a. Rinehart.
Mr.. George William Beatty was host
at dinner last evening at the Shore