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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-02
CROUNDHOCS IN
 NEW YORK PARK

New York, Feb. 2.-(UP).-Two woodchucks (groundhogs) were transported from Central Park zoo before dawn today to City Hall Park. There they were popped into burrows park employees built for them yesterday and park employees stood by to see they didn't pop out prematurely and spoil thoir plans.
 At noon Mayor r. II. LaGuardia and other city officials will rcscend city hall stairs and stand anxiously in front Of the burrows. Then the woodchucks will be permitted to come out and park employees will do their best to coax them to stay out.
 The whole business is in the na- ture of n scientific experiment. City officials want to determine if there is anything In the groundhog tra- dition. If the gr0undhog sees his shadow on Feb. 2, they say, hell return to his hole and six weeks of freezing weather will follow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-02
BALTIMORE MAN ASKSDAMACESOF OF
 LOCAL HOSPITAL
Lloyd A. Pfeiffer Claims He Was Injured By
 the Ambulance

Lloyd 4. Pfeiffer of Baltimore. Md, who was struck by an ambu- lance of St Mary's hospital in Ex- change place. Nov 10. today filed suit against the hospital for $25.- 900 damages. He claims he suf- fcred permanent injuries and lost considerable money in his business us m art dealer because of being laid up around Christmas time.
 Pfeiffer was crossing Exchange place when the ambulance. driven by vincent F. Hcnley, struck him. the suit says. He was picked W,. placed fin the ambulance md car rled to St Mary;s hospital in an unconscious state.
 investigation of his injuries showed him to be suffering from fractured skull, concussion of the brain, and abrasiOrs and laccr- ations about the face and body. The suit claims the plaintiff will lose one third vision in his eyes and that his fingers are pcrmn- nently damaged.
 He was engaged ns m importer and seller of art goods and was right in the midst of his busy scil- son when the mishap occurred. Because of the accident, he was laid up. for q considerable time and lost q great amount of business that he ordinarily would have con- trnctcd had he not been hurt.
 The suit is rcturnable to tho sn. ptri0r court in February.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-02
MRS BYRD GOES
 TO MEET HUSBAND

Boston, Feb e. (UP) - Mrs Richard F. Byrd. wife of tho Rear Admiral. leaves here this afternoon enroute to New Zealand to meet her explorer.husband on his return to civilization after his second ant arctic expedition.
 Byrd and his 12O men, after l5 months at frigid Little Amcrlcn near the south pole. are preparing to return and. barring an ice blockade, expect to reach Dune din. New Zealand, late this month
 Mrs Byrd will go to California. where she will take ship immedi- atciy from San Pedro for the southern hemisphere.
 It will be Mrs Byrd's first trip toward the regions of her hus- bands scientific exploration. Alter his previous trips, to the north and south their reunions have occurred in the United states.
 Mrs Byrd will make the trip alone. The four Byrd children. Richard, IA. Evelyn Boiling. F. Katharine, 10, and Helen. $. will continue their studies at private schools in Boston.
 Mrs Byrd said she had cOnteln- plated the trip to New Zealand ever since Admiral Byrd's depart. ure in 1888 and Is looking forward "with keen deiight' to the reunion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-02
CARNEY HELPED
 TO SAVE PEOPLE
New England Manager of REC Had Fire in
 Home To-day

Boston, Feb. 2-(UP) P)--Joscp'i r. Carney, New England manager of tho REC, rescued two dom cstics over rooftops and sounded alarms that enabled other occupants to escape unassisted when fire swept his Back Bay home, today. No one was hurt. Damage to the house, n
 five-story structure on Marlboro street, was set at $10,00O. Homes of many other wealthy residents of the exclusive ncighborhood were mcnaced. A passcrby discovered the fire. His cries aroused Carney, who found his home filled wita smoke. Carney, his wife, and their two daughters, Betty, 23, and Ruth 20, a debutantc, ran lightly clad to tho street. ' < Carney went next door and aroused Mir and Mrs Frederick Dean. then made his way to the roof or their home, clambercd through q slsyllght, crossed the roof to his own residence. lower cd himself through another sky. light. and led to safety two maids, Sadie Mhcaskili and Katherine Me- Neil. Meanwhile hremer entered the home of Charles r. White, on the other side of the Carney resi- dencc. and carried out Whites two Aons! Robert. 8. and Charles, Jr., {. Mir and Mrs White escaped un- assisted. A}T.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-02
TEACHERS MUCH
 INTERESTED IN
 ONE OF MEASURES
Bill to Make Danbury Nor. maj School Part of COl-
 lege Routine

Members of the focal teaching profession are interested in c bill pending in the legislature provfd- ing for the maintenance of the state normal school in Danbury as branch of the Teachers Col lcEc of Connecticut. Two, years ago the legislature passed an act nnktng the New Britain normal school the Connecticut Teachers college. This move met with thc approval of the entire teaching profession of tho state. Now tho move to make the normal school in Danbury branch of the New Britain college k creating much interest,
 Under the, provisions of the net of 1883 creating the Teachers College of Connecticut, the insti- tuition was empowered to issue de- grecs to students. The act also set up a four-year course in tho place of the two-ycar course re- quired in the normal schools.
 Now, according to reports; the de- ,mand for accommodations in the Teachers College has grown so much that more room is needed for those inspiring to 'obtain dc. grees, hence the bill to make the DanbuTy normal school a branch Of the state college. The Danbury school would be operated under the san1c regulations governing the affairs of the college in New Brit ain -and would be empowered 10 issue degrees.
 Senator Nathan Spiro IS the sponsor of the bill introduced in the senate. Incidentally. Senator SpirO is n resident of Dnnbury. Hearing on the proposed act will take place nt q later date before the Legislative committee on edu- cation f.a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-02
SUNS GLARE IS /.
 CAUSE OF WRECK

Birmingham. Mass. Feb. 2.-- (UPD.--tilare of the sun on the snow. which temporarily blinded an engineer. wns listed today as n con- tributory cause of n train wreck in which 20 persons were injured, one perhaps fatally. here yesterday.
 George Spencer, who was 0perat- Ing q gasoline propelled steel coach which ploughcd into the rear of n standing freight train. told q rail- road board of inquiry that because of the glare he did not see an open switch,
 Investigators sought to place re- sponsihility for the open switch. with the state public utilities com. mission cooperating in the inquiry
 Meanwhile Leslie A. Rylander. 5G, of Birmingham. baggngemaster on the coach. was still battling for life at Union hospital. He suffered a compound skull fracture. Four passengers also required hospital treatment and 21 others were treated at the scene.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-02
MAN IN STREET WILL BE HELPED
 BY MANY BILLS
Over l,5OO of Them to Be Considered By the
 Legislators
BY GEORGE R. MORRIS, JR.

BY GESDNGE K. MOhh1S, Jh. United Press Staff Correspondent
 Hartford, Conn, February 2- (UP)-The man fin the street, whose tax problems have kept his nose to the grindstone, may get l. break from the general assembly this year.
 Here are few of the propos- als:
 Immunity from mortgage forc- closures for two years.
 Four. instead of six. per cent interest charges on mortgages and loans.
 A minimum of $5 for automobile flat fee Of $1 for operators license. instead of 8 annually.
 Elimination of flat or area charges by electric power com panies.
 Old age pension of $50 a month by tho state after he is 65 years old and permitting him to hold property up to $10,O00.
 A fixed 20 mill tax on automo- piles to replace the varying town tax.
 Lower insurance rates.
 Higher wages and less work hours.
 A chance to buy drink over the bar. | Jobless and health insurance.
 A few of these measure are deS- tined for hot debate during the next four and one-half months.
 The pension bill. supported by
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-02
JUDGE M'CRATH HAD BUSY COURT
 SESSION TO-DAY
Disposed of Over Dozen Gases Hartford Stab
 Der Sent to Jail

Justice moved swiftly as Judge John r. McGrnth took the bench In city court this morning for the Hrst time in several weeks. Dis- posing of more than dozen cases In less than 40 minutes, Judge McGrath meted out two jaii sem tcnces and made one bind-ovcr to superior court. Harvey Diamond, 31, Hartford Negro. was given three months in jail for assault: Frank Stemmcr. 25. of 15 Irion street. was given 90 days in the county jail for theft, and former probationary sentence revoked, Harry Cherpenski. 19. of IA Lafay- cite stret, was bound over to the next criminal term of the super Tor court under $500 bonds on charges of theft and breaking and entering.
 Diamond was arrested at { o'clock this morning after another negro. James Rice. 32. of Abbott avenue had been stabbed in the neck with nail file and taken to St Mary's hospital. Eight stitches were required to close gaping wound in Ricc's neck. Diamond was Identified in city court by Rice as the man who had stabbed him with the Ale. The assault was blamed on a fight between the two men moro than q year and half ago.
 Stcmmers plea that he was a
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-02
Bandit Killers Were -EZectrocuted To-day
Robert Mas and Walter Lazenza Get Taste of Virginia Speedy Justice-Lagenza Had Two Broken
 Legs and Was Carried to Chair

Richmond. Va, February 2- (UP)-Two weeks after their cap turc in New York, Robert Mais, 20. and Walter Lcgenza. 41, ruth less leaders of the tri-state ban dit gang, went to the electric chair today.
 Mais. n quaking darkhaired youth went to the chair first. He was pronounced dead at 7:50 n. m. 3 minutes after he was strapped in.
 Legcnza, both legs broken in n gun battle with Philadelphia po- lice, vas then brought In wheel chair. Physicians had cut the plaster casts from his still un- mcnded legs to apply the death- dealing electrodes.
 Legenza was pronounced dead at 8:06 a. m.. approximately five min- utes after the electrodes fastened about his broken legs.
 Mais died protesting his In. nocencc of the staying of federal reserve truck driver here last March. It was this crime of the many charged to his gang that brought his execution.
 q never killed n man." Mais told prison officials during the slcepless night which proceeded his execu- ton. "I was in on the planning of the reserve truck robbery with the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-02
CANDLES GIVEN TO
 HOLY P0NTIFF


 Vatican City. Feb. 2.-(UP).- Candles or great beauty, some der. oratcd in oil paints. were presented to the Pope today in observance of the feast of the purificatiOn of'Our Lady and Candlemas.
 In keeping with tradition that has been preserved since early Christian days. the Pope sat on his throne In the Consist Orial hall while representatives of the chap tcrs of the four major basilicas. the Knightly Order of Malta. the Religious Communities and C0ngre- tions and the Scminarles and Col lcges filed past and presented him with the candles.
 The candies. were placed on 2 table. and the Pope blessed them, Then while those present .knclt bee fore the throne he imparted his 4pecin; bcnedictiOn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-02

who was detained at Waterbury hospital for further treatment af- ter the accident. This morning 1t was discovered that ruptured kidney was causing great internal bleeding and the operation was deemed necessary to save the wO- mans lifc. The operation was per- formed just at noon today.
 Not On Danger List
 The name of Mrs Lavigne has not yet been placed on the danger list. Her chances for recovery de- pend on how she emerges from the operation today.
 Dr Lewis suffered only q leg confusion in the accident, while the other driver suffered mainly body cuts and bruises. The fourth per- son injured was Mrs Ernestfne Guilmette, mother of the driver. who suffered lacerations and abraisions about the head.
 Riding ln Coupe
 The two women were riding with Guilmettc in his coupe when it struck Dr Lewis car head-on on Freight street. The smaller car was almost completely crushed in tho collision. Police. after lnvesti. gation. fixed no responsibility for the accident. f
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-02
MEXICAN REVOLT
 STARTS WITHIN
 NEXT SIX MONTHS
Leader Gives Interview to Correspondent of the
 United Press
BY JACQUES D'ARMAND (Copyright 1895, By United Prcss)

V
 Mexico City, Feb 2 - (U.P) - General Antonio I. Villareal. chief political opponent of tho govern ment to-day promised q successful revolution within six months on 6 platform calling for religious lib- erty and respect of private prop crty.
 Through aides, Villareal sum moned the United Press Corre- spondent to hiding place in the mountains near the capital whence he has plagued the new govern ment since its Inauguration No- vembcr 30. last.
 It was his first interview, and in 1t he implied that he would not rest. alive, until he had over- thrown President LaZaro Cardenas.
 It's importance was emphasized by the fact that. as he promised religious freedom. Roman Catholics throughout the country were in op- position to the governments pro- gram of "rationalistic" education which forbids religious instruction in schools, and imposes rigid re- strictions on the Catholic clergy.
 Students Withdraw
 The federation of students last night voted withdrawal of con- fidencc from the government at a mass meeting. Speakers urged the people to pay no taxes, withdraw money from banks and demand the dismissal of Secretary of Agricul- ture Thomas Garrido Canabal, arl- ti-clerical leader. They said that only armed revolution would save Mexico.
 Viilareal sent aides in motor car to visit the United Press cor l.a- 4 a... lsk 4 kHsAh1 flnnad nn PaNn 2A .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-02
OLD SEMINARY
 HEAD IS DEAD

Newton. Mass. Feb 2-tUp)-- Miss Anna Almy Raymond. 46. for 14 years principal of the Milwau- kcc-Downer seminary. died yester- day at her home here after several months illness. '
 Born in New Bedford. a daugh, ter of the latc Judgc Robert E Raymond of the superior court. Miss Raymond was q member or the class of 1910 at Nit Holyoke college and later received q mas tcr's degree from Brown univer' sitye
 She leaves her mother, two sls- fsrs end tutn h~cth"-s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-02
Mercury Above
 Freezing Figure

Waterbury has reason 10 cheer this afternoon, for at noon today the mercury went above the freezing point for the first time in II days. Starting an upward climb at daybrcak this mOr- ming, the temperature rose steadily all day and at noon was B degrees above zero, one point above the freezing mark of 32 above. At 12:3O 1t reached 34 above, and there were indications of a still further increase carly tills afternoon.
 Since a week ago Wcdncs- day, tho city has had tenn leraturcs constantly below freezing and On several Oc- casions many degrees below zero. n its travel upward tO- day to climb above the frccZ- ing mark, the mercury rose 14 degrees in four hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-02
MELONS SON TO
 WED MRS BROWN

New York, Feb 2.-(UP)-Paul Mellon, son of the former secrc- tary of treasury. and Mrs Mary Conovcr Brown of Kansas City. ob- tnined Il marriage license and said they planned to be married today in New York. Mellon and Mrs Brown walked into the marriage license bureau this morning and obtained u license without being recognized. Mellon described him. self as banker. 27 years old. liv- ing in Woodland road. Pittsburg, Mrs Brown said she hnd been di- vorced nt Reno In 1883 from Karl 5. Brown of New York.
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 Kansas City. Mo. Feb 2.--(UP) Mrs Mary Conovcr Brown is the daughter of Dr md Mrs c. c. Con- over of Kansas City.
 pr Conovcr. prominent internist and consultant. and members Of his family were away today. pre- sumably in New York. .....,
 Mrs Brown Is n Vassar graduate. She obtained n Reno divorce in 1888 from Karl Brown of New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-02
SENTENCE DELAYED

Boston, Feb 2--(UP)-Sentcnc- ing Of Roger E. Baker. Boston sportsman convicted on S1 counts of larceny. forgery and faIsificntipn of accounts. was postponed .slute yesterday until Monday. Accuse l of cmbexzling more than $3O0,OnN from his employer. Baker would fltce q possible aggregate sentence 0f 7Oh years imprisoJment tf given niaximum nenaltlnH On all counts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-02
HAUPTMANN HAS BEGUN TO FIGHT
 HARD AT CLOSE
Evidence to Prove He Was Not Near Scene of
 Kidnapping
BY SIDNEY B. WHIPPLE United Press Staff COreslNOndent)


 Remington. N. J., February D. (UP)-The prosecution jubilantly declared today that 1t had smashed Bruno Richard Hauphmann's last defcnses and would succeed in sending the sullen carpenter to the electric chair for the murder of Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr. the defense collapsed with the eros sexamination of Peter II. Sommer. 47, who told the strang- est story of any of the defense ali- bi witnesses. and suffered the most damage in cross examination.
 Sommer's testimony was intend- ed to bear out the theory of Ed ward J. Reilly. chief defense coun- sel, that Isidor Fisch assisted ny Violet Sharpe, Morrow servant. both dead. Kidnapped the baby and collected the ransom. Ills story disintegrated rapidly under the hammering of Attorney General David T. Wilcntz. He will be fur ther cross e xamined when court re- convenes Monday.
 State Is Positive
 The state has positive evidence that Violet Sharpe was in no way implicated in the actual Kidnapping.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-02
AUTO IS PLUNGED
 OVER STEEP BANK

Leaving the highway on Thon,- aston avenue this morning. | cur went over the edge of n steep bank and down q sharD incline, Tho ace cident, as far aH police could find out. resulted in no injuries. <
 Detective William Foley res nOrted at headquarters that the car was being driven by Harry Hubert of I.indale avenue. but could z unearth no further instlf. nation. Inc driver was not sa pa.i terbury hospitnis shortly after nnon today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-02
Final Neus Flashes
BABY IN MILLEN FAMILY

Natick, Mass, Feb 2.-(UP)-An 8 I-2- pound daughter was born to Mrs Muriel Brigh- ton, step-mother of Norma Brighton, Millen, at hospital here early today. Mrs Brighton is the of the 2O-year-old bride of Murton Millen, killer bandit facing electrocution with his brother, Irving, and Abe Faber Coincidentally, the baby was born on the first anniversary of the Needham bank hold-up and murders in connection with which Norma is serving year in jail
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-02
AUTO INDUSTRY
 IN GRAVE DANGER
Working Forces Are Not Favorable to Code;
 May Be Big Strike
BY LYLE A. BROOKOvER United Press Stan Correspondent

United Press Stan Corrcspondcnt)
 Washington, Feb. 2-(UP)-The automobile code today was tho center of a furious battle wagcd by organized labor to obtain rights claimed under the recovery act. President Roosevelt, who ordered cxtention of the code until June 16, was supported by Donald R. Richberg, recovery coordinator, and s. Clay Williams, recovery board chairman. Arthur D. White. side voted with Williams to accept the code amendments agreed to by the industry.
 The American Federation of La bor declared the code amendments would not benefit workers, and rec fused to recognize the new code. President William Green bitterly attacked 1t before 0 senate com- mittee hearing on the 30-hour week bill.
 Francis J. Dillon. A. F. of L. organizer in the automobile in- dustry attacked the automobile labor board headed by Dr. Leo c. Wolman as "a genuine and real
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-02

conference this afternoon they would announce program which would mean, in fact, that they had decided 1t would be a good idea to solve Europe's difficulties and would cooperate In an effort to dc so.
 The main conference was inter- rupted for an extraordinary cabinet meeting to consider the difficulties that have arisen. Laval talked meantime to Arthur Henderson, president of the disarmament con- ference, regarding the possibility of reviving it. It was believed that Flandin talked over the possibility -or mpossibility-of currency
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-02
PIE TOO COSTLY FOR HOUSE

| Washington, Feb 2.-(UP)-The high cost of pie in the house restaurant developed today into congressional grievance which may be aired in the house democratic party caucus called for next Thursday. Speaker Joseph w. Byrns cautiously admitted IS cents for a mere silver of pie lis pretty expensive" Other democrats are fighting for five cent cup of coffee and g big ten cent piece of pie. Coffee now costs ten cents cup a.s .......-t. M
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-02
Women Seriously Injured m Auto
 Crash Yesterday
Mrs Esther Layigne Was One of Several Eiurt-Rev John N. Lewis Was Slightly Injured-Mrs
 Layigne Was Operated on To-day

An operation found necessary at Waterbury hos pta late this morning for Mrs Esther Lavgne A. of 43 morning when operated by Rev Dr John N Lewis, rector of St Johns church. and Rosario Guee 23 of AZ East Liberty street, met in heaGon collision Freight street. ..t s.#..
 Mrs Lavigne the only of four persons injured
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-02
Agreement On Europe Sought By France With
 Great Britain Leaders.
Threat of German Rearmament Still Worries French and Others-British Cabinet Held Surprise
 Session to Study Plan
BY FREDERICK KUH Limited Press Staff COrrcsnondcnt

London February - (UP) - In private talk anc penary meeting Premier Pierre Etenne Flandn and For egn Minister Pierre Laval of France sought with British leaders today of ending the threat of Ger man rearmament
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-02
HAROLD JUDD SEEKS DIVORCE

Reno, Nev Feb. 2--(UP) Harold Lee Judd, New Britain, Conn, banker, has establish ed residence here preparatory to divorcing his wife, the widow of Charles Gates, whose father was John (Bet Million) Gates, 1t was learned today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-02
Markets At q Glance

Stocks irreguarly higher American Can up over
 point. Bonds dull and irregular; utilities ease. Curb stocks rregularly lower. Chicago stocks quiet and mixed Dollar steady to firm in foreign currencies. Wheat off N to 4 cent; corn drops H to V; oats
 rise. Cotton drops 50 cents bale. Rubber off 6 to 10 points,
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The Wsdther

Fair-Warmer Tonight; {; Sunday Partly Cloudy
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The Nome daily nugget., 1935-02-04
THE FUR JouRNAL-c D. GARFIELD EDITOR

fur buyers and dealers The Fur Journal trade publication published in Seattle by w D. Harris Of excep tonal interest people in Juneau the fact that the maga zines editor is C. Garfield for many years Chief Deputy Collector of Customs in Juneau and later Secretary of the Alaska Bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce.
 The new magazine is full of of interest to all engag ed in the fur trade Articles fur farming news of the fur sales prices and the retail fur trade provide valuable 
 The Fur Journal devoted is to the interests of the fur farming and marketing industries of America maintains an open forum for free discussion of matters pertaining to the fur trade industry and manufacture It should provide an interesting medium through which people in the fur busl- ness may consider their problems
 MT Garfield is be congratulated upon the worth of his new magazine and it's attractive Empire
 fool and his money nevertheless, have good time before they parted.