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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
SOLDIER SHOT IN
 BANK OF ENGLAND
Member of Welsh Guards Died Later-Sc0tland
 Yard Very Secretive
BY HARRY FIORY JnItcd Press StnfY COrresDOndent


 London. Feb. 27--(UP)--Private James Baker of the Welsh Guards was found fatally shot today in the Bank of England--the world fa- nous "old lady of Threadncedle street."
 The usual secrecy attaching to even the most ordinary incidents in tho old bank added to the mystery of Bakers death Immediately after tho discovery of his, body.
 Bank of England officials would say only that Baker was dying when found at his post in the bul- lion yard and tho war department said it would announce nothing until after an inquest.
 First In 16O Years
 It was perhaps tho first violent death in the bank since, 150 years ago, the bank staff stood off riot ing attackers with muskcts, melt ing down their pewter inkstands for bullets.
 There were several versions of Bakers shooting. It was certain only that he died in hospital from n rife bullet wound soon after he was found lying at his post be- hind the banks loopholed wall.
 One story was that tho detach- ment was ordered to fall in at G.30 n. n. to march along tho Thames
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
MILLENS-FABER
 ANGRY IN COURT
Protested That They Were Cheated Execution
 to Be Delayed

Dedham, Mass, Feb. 27.--(UP). Though scheduled to die In the electric chair less than nine wekes hence, tho Faber- -Millen trio of convicted killed bandits may live for several months while awaitin. U. S. Supreme Court action on their appeals. This became ap- parent today as counsel for Mur- ton and Irving Millen. young Boss- ton brothers, and Abe Faber, col icge honor graduate. planned the next move in the legal battle.
 In q crowded courtroom here sterday, the trio convicted of the mac chine gun staying of two police- men in n $15.000 bank hold-up at suburban Needham. were scn- fenced by Supporter Judge Nelson F. Brown to die in the electric chair during the week of April 2S. Before imposition of the sentences. each prisoner addressed tn ecourt.
 "You've cheated us," Murton said with Q snarl.
 "I believe, have been dealth with as n dog--a dirty dog" whim- pcrcd Irving. the baby" of the trio.
 When I confessed, Lieutenant Ferrari promised to get mo Out of this," Faber complained.
 Lawyers for the doomed youths have 20 days in which to file ap- pcals to tho nations highest court. The cases must then await their turn. and 1t Is expected that m. other 90 days will elapse before they are reached.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
POSTMASTER IN WATERBURY WILL
 BE (. A. BABnN
Authentic Information to That Effect Comes From
 Washington

Finance Commissioner Charles A.. Babin will be Waterbury's next postmaster. Information to this ef- feet from a very reliable source was obtained today, and iti is, 1t was stated, only q matter of a. short time when Acting Postmaster James Kelley will be notified to step down and relinquish the of- flee of postmaster to Commissioner Babin.
 Early this week Mayor Frank Hayes was In Washington ID. (. It was rumored that he had gone to the capital to discuss the post mastership. When questioned, how. ever, the mayor denied that he had even discussed the postmast orship in Washington.
 Mayor Hayes Is Convinced
 Even he. however. when asked about the report, that Commits sioner Babin had been definitely decided upon for the postmaster. ship said: 1T am of the opinion that MT Babin will be named. Oi course, 1t has been iss xsllslsl along that tho local administration has been backing Commissioner Babin for the post, but the reliable report at this time plus tho declar- ation of Mayor Hayes that he !s sure that his finance board men1- Der has been definitely decided up- on. puts a new and possibly a final light on the situation here.
 Patronage Service Changed
 While in Washington the mayor spent some time with U. S. Sen ators Francis Maloncy and Augus-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
BOSTON RANSOM
 MONEY REPORT

Boston, Feb 27-CUP)--Dcpart- ment of justice officials today pro- fessed 10 have no knowledge of any local investigation relative to Lindbergh ransom money. "I don't know where all these stories come from" n department offical told the United Press in commenting upon q published report that about $S50 of the ransom money had been passed in Boston within the past vera.
 This official said he knew noth- ing of tho whereabouts of Frank x. Fay. head of tho department of justice in New York. who was reported absent from his office.
 Clarence D. McKean. chief of the department of justice In Bos- ton, was out of the cit wand prob ably would be away "three or four weeks" the informant said. rcfus- ing to reveal Mckcan's exact whereabouts or the purpose of his tiin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
ISOLATION HOSP
 STILL BELONGS
 TO WATERBURY
Bill to Have State Take It Over for Barracks Is
 Withdrawn
BY WILLIAM J. MORIARTY fspecIal Legislative Reportcr)

State Capitol, Hartford, Feb. 27 --The possibility of the Waterbury Isolation hospital. q financial fdtatfs sshpom the city administratior ever since 1t was built fourteen years ago, being utilized for a state barracks vanished today with the withdrawal of the measure sponsored by Senator George T. culhane of Waterbury which called for the erection of ten new police barracks in the state.
 It had been stated that one oi the ten new barracks would be built in Waterbury with the city's chances of selling It's Isolation hos p!tal excellent.
 Tn announcing withdrawal of tho measure today Senator Culhane sfid he did so in deference to Sem ator John c. J3lackall of Hartford who also Is sponsoring Il bill nt- fecting the state police department. Senator Blackall introduced his bill upon request. It was written under the supervision of State Potce Commissioner Anthony Sunderland
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
MERTON co IS. VICTOR IN GREAT
 LABOR BATTLE
Government Is Defeated in ContentiOn-Appeal
 to Be Taken

Wilmington, Del, Feb. 27.-UP) Federal Judge John F. Nields to- day denied the governments pc- tition for m injunction against the Welrton Steel company. holding that section "A of the MIRA was unconstitutional and could not be applied to the company.
 The government had charged the company violated section "A by permitting formation of an em- ployes representation plan in its mills Instead of the workers join- ing an outside union.
 Judge Nields opinion said his conclusions from the evidence were: Manufacturing operations conducted by the defendant in var ious plants do not constitute Inter- state commerce.
 "The relations between defend- ant and its employees does not af- feet interstate commerce.
 Manufacture Is a cooperative enterprise. production in quantity and quality with consequent wage salaries and dividends depends up on q sympathetic cooperation of management and workmen.
 "A relation acceptable and Batis- factory to both workmen and man. agement Is an essential feature of tho enterprise. If satisfactory. court will not disturb it.
 "In all controversies between the representatives (of the work ers) and the management, the representatives were fearless and independent" Judge Yields said. "rhis was fully borne out by their appearance and manner on the witness stand"
 Judge Yields saw no objection to the company paying the company union representatives $25 a month, which was one of tho highlights Of the governments attack.
 He saw no evidence that tho compensation had influenced em-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
7T VI ASK $15,0O0 TO
 PROBE THE MIRA

Washington, Feb 27--tUP)--The senate will Do asked tomorrow to appropriate eib.000 Tor m impnr. tini investigation of the entire NfsA set-up.
 Plans for one sweeping investign- ton instead Of two separate iii. ilounccd by Sen Pat McCarran, Dr. Nev, and Sen Gerald P. Nye, R.. N, D.
 Either Mccarran or Nye will in- frOduee resolution when the son lpte reconyeTeB, for appointment of select Investigating committee pf senators to study alleged code abuses and monopoly charsaa- '
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
Six Burglaries Here
 During Past Few Days
Police Believe Another Youthful Gang Is at Work; None of the Breaks of Big Importance
 Cart Yielded the Most Loot

Three more breaks last night brought to six the total burglaries here in the past two days. and of- fered more indication that Q new gang of youthful burglars Is al work In the city. Last nights crimes, like those of the preceding night, were of the minor variety but one is providing detectives with m almost fictional situation of mystery.
 Lunch Wagon Lootcd
 James Bonis, operator of the Phoenix avenue lunchcart reported to police this morning that his lunchwagon had been entered through n rear window and SIS Tn cash taken from a hiding-plac and money stolen from cigarette ma chine as well. Lieut.. Detective Will liam Pollard and Lieut.. Detective Matthew Balanda. in Investigating, found no footprints outside the open window and declare they are almost certain that the thief or thieves did not enter or leave by tho window. The owner of the lunCHWHEOn TcpOTteu tnuL tuc front door was locked when he opened up for business this morn- ing. .r
 Other Breaks Last Night
 A tavern operated by Frank Sul- )ivan at 218 Frost road was broken into lust night by three youths. who were seen making their escape in a motor car by William Cleary of Woodbtne street. The burglars made away with about n dollar in pennies. n box of cigars and several cartons of cigarettes. Entrance was made through the front door.
 In the other break. several rooms at Slocum school were ran sacked, apparently by group Of boys. Police had received nc, report Of any vnluables missing up to noon time. lt
 Tho Phoenix avenue lunchcart was closed at 12 o'clock last night.
 fTHcklunaA 4n Da0A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
 TWO DAUGHTERS WITH SAME NAME

Newburyport. Mass, Feb 27--
 UP)--New-found happiness today developed into a quandary for Mf and Mrs simon Torosian.
 Nineteen years ago they wer0 separated from their two children --Arexe and John--during Turk lsh massacre In Armenia. They be- lleved both were dead and snbse- auently named another daughters Arcxe.
 Nothing ever has been heard about the son. but 1t developed toe day that Arcxe is alive and due in New York March 2 from Syria which leaves the Torosians with two daughters bearing the same name. Arexe. 10, and Arcxe, 16.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
CIVILIAN CORPS
 TO BE BIG ARMY
Will Have More Than 6OO,' 900 Men When Full
 Force Starts
By FREDERICK c. OTHMAN rInlted Prcss Staff COrrcspOndcDt)

'
 Washington, Feb. 27 = (UP) - The new deal is working quletly to make the Civilian Conservatlon Corps the greatcst peace-tlne army in American history.
 Detailed plans have been drawn to double the cnrollment or the corps. bringing It's strength to more than 100000 men and making II about i've times the size or the regular army.
 The plans are those of the war department and Robert Fl. Fechner. taciturn ex-iabor leader who has allowed others in the new deal alphabet to garner publicity while hc spent $472.607, ,6D3.46. dotted tho country with 1,731 strategically located camps, and enlisted oSo.ooo youths.
 Present cnrollment ig steady at about 370,000 men, including bo.. 900 drought relief recruits who VIII go or the payrolls July l.
 04O.OOO This Spring
 If President Roosevelt's work relief bill passes congress, Fechner hopes to bring tho enlistment to 840,000 this spring, nt cost ol sHBHtIy mVTc tnhu vAt"Vv pet 'N. per year., making his budget reach c grand total of $6G0, 100000 an- nually.
 MT Roosevelt has not approved Techncr's plans yet but the United Press was informed in official circles today that such approval would Do forthcoming as soon as congress decided upon disposition of the administrations s4,ss0. O00.- 900 work relief bill.
 Fechner and war department of- ficiaIs remain silent concerning their expansion plans pending soin- ton of the senate reiief squabble, They have. however,, drawn cost sheets for the expanded corps.
 33,5S5 fO Get Jobs
 Speaker of the Heuse Joseph Byrns recently told his democratic
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
NEW HAVEN ROAD
 HAD BIG DEFICIT

New York, Feb 27--(UP)--Thc New York. New Haven and Hnrt- ford Railroad Company today re. ported q deficit for January. 1885 of 3.o67. compared with . de- ficit of $360. .?43 in tho initial month of 1884. Gross income was $b.727.- 97e, compared with sb.99s.697. while net railway operating income was $457.b13, compared with $734.- 22t year earlier.
 The increase in the deficit for January, the company explained. was accounted for by the extraor- dinary expenditures resulting from unfnvorable weather conditions and snow removal thls year. Revenue from passenger traffic rose IA per cent over January. 1884. but freight revenue declinde 8 per cent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
Final Ne1vs Flashes
DRYS WINNING IN ALABAMA

Birmingham, Ala, Feb. 27-(UPl-Hopes of Alabama vets for modification of the states dry laws, appeared doomed today on the basis of returns from yesterdays modification refer endum. With most of the city vote tabulated the returns from dry rural areas were swelling the margin. Complete unofficial results from 1,6O4 of 2,156 precincts showed: For modification, 83,5O6; against, 84,O78 It was one of the closest major races in the states history.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
NEW THREE LANE HIGHWAY UP FOR
 HEARING TO-DAY
Mayor Hayes, w. L. Cross, Jr, Other Citizens Pres-
 ent to Speak for It
BY WILLIAM J. MORIARTY Especial Legislative RcDOrter)

State Capitol. Hartford, Feb 27. Mayor Frank Hayes of Water bury, Wilbur l.. Cross, Jr, William w. Moody, president of the Nau- gatuck Chamber of Commerce, Warden John ]. Sheridan of Nau- gatuck. and many other residents of both Waterbury and Naugatucl appeared at hearing before the committee on roads, rivers and bridges this afternoon to speak in favor of the bill calling for con- struction of a new threc-lane highway between Waterbury and Naugatuck.
 Specifically the bills call for elimination of Dead Mans Curvo and such other curves on the high way as constitute danger spots. Tho new roadway would extend from Weber's Corner in Union City to City Corners in Waterbury. It would only leave the present right of way at Dead Mans Curve
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
PRIMARY LISTS OF REPUBLICANS '. UNDER SCRUTINY
Questionable Methods of Obtaining Names May
 Be Investigated

The registrars of voters office is understood to be considering the ndvisabllity of obtaining n citation from the city corporation counsel on tho legality of the filing of a number of names to be placed on the republican primary list for the fall elections 1t was learned today.
 There have been approximately 1000 names filed for the rcpubli- can primary list for tho fall elec-- tons officials at the registrars office stated today.
 Tho question that has arisen deals with the manner in which the signatures have been obtained, according to the report. Workers for tho party, principally the reor- ganiZation group, the report says.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
MAYOR KELLY OF
 CHICAGO WINS

Chicago, Feb 27--(UP)--ChicaEo voters gave a spectacular nccolade yesterday to Mayor Edward J. Kelly. storming the poils in q biiy- gard to give him the largest plura,- mayor in Chicago primary.
 Kelly was nominated on the democratic ticket by 470,s2b votes. while three opponents rounded up only 3e,I58 among them and three republican candidates garLercd a total of only 1f3,4eO.
 Republican Noplneo Emil C. Wetten, lawyer. got e0,b00 votos, 32,A3O more than Mortimer E. Flynn, his nearest competitor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
FREAK FISH IS CAUGHT

Boston, Feb. 27-(UP)-A freak fish, said by the U. s. Bureau of Fisheries to be the second of it's kind ever caught, was brought ashore to- day by the trawler Whalen. The fish, believed tropical, deep-water variety, was caught on Western Bank, off Sable Island, N. S., in l2O carried north by the Gulf Stream. It is three feet long, weighs six pounds and has a head like shark and body which tapers off like rats tail TX f ~ sfs..st
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27

Boston. Feb. 27 -- (UP) - A northeast gale brought four inches of snow to Boston overnight but the weather bureau said the new cold wave would be short-lived. Rising temperature was forecast for tomorrow. Trolley and bus serv- Ice was somewhat hampercd by the snow and airplanes were grounded at Boston airport, but railroad schedules were not disrupted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
MANY sos CALLS
 FROM VESSELS

Gibraltar. Feb 27--(UP)--The British naval auxiliary steamship Scrroi, in port today 3G hours later after n stormy voyage from Eng land. reported that 1t picked up l4 sos calls en route.
 An Italian steamship foundcred near Cape Finiaterre. tho ship re- ported. and another steamer witH abandoned,
 Weather nll through the voyage was terrible, 1t was reported.
 Paris, Feb 27--(Up)--Its rudder gone. the Lntlvian steamship Jo- hanne sent an sos call for air In the Bay of Biscay carly today. Ferrol. Spain, Feb 27-tUP)--- The German freighter. Europa. badly battered by the storm. ar. rived today from Tunis. Tho Europa lost its smokestack and lifeboats. The crow was safe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27

amendment to allow the proposed corporation to buy homestead land only by vote of the municipality, had been turned down.
 The bill, originally drafted In Washington, proposed at first that q homestead project be inaugurat-' ed in the lower Naugatuck valley with EZRA funds, administered by the Connecticut Rehabilitation corporation. The corporation stock would be pledged to tho federal government and homesteadcrs re- stricted to agriculture.
 Revised, the stock pledge clause was eliminated and its terms broadened to permit part time ems ployment in industry, an opportu. nity to purchase homes on the irf~ stallment plan and non-interfer- ence of tho national administras ton In the majority makeup of the corporation membership.
 Washington had warned that unless 1t was recognized in tho
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
CAREER OF BABE
 RUTH SINCE HIS
 LEAVING SCHOOL
Back in 1914 He Left St Mary's, Baltimore to
 Start Trail

New York, Feb 27-(UP)--- Here is Babe Ruth's trail through baseball:
 4 Tlsl4--Lest St Mary',p 4InAaatyial school, Baltimore, to sign con. tract with Orioles for goo; moved to Providence, thence to Boston Red sox won 22, lost Q. hit one home run, his first in professional baseball. ,..
 i9I5-Reguiar with Red sox: pitched in 32 games; won IS, los' 6 in his first major league season
 i91G-Pitched in A games; won 23, lost 12, famed ITO hattcrs ana finished with earned rNT average of l.75 to take ranking with pest
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27

It is schcd uled to last only one hour, during which open protest meetings would be 'held. But n centers where the movement 's strongest---such as New. York-thc walkout may endure longer. the leaders asserted.
 A similar strike was called last year and 25,000 students needed the call of two student groups, This year four student bodies are sponsoring or endorsing tho strike with the support of various iiperal organizations and vastly greater turnout Is anticipated.
 Endorscrs of the strike include the National Council of Methodist youth, which has 100000 mem bers! the Middle Atlantic division of the Inter Seminary movement; The student League for Industfiai
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
INSURGENTS WON

Washington. Feb. 27 = (UP) - House insurgent democrats, dIs- gruntlcd over patronage, won n victory today when tho lead dcrship agreed 10 give house consideration to resolution enabling every member to hire another clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
Wild Confusion m The |House--2 Hours Spent |ln Most Bitter Debate
Rehabilitation Corporation Bill Goes Down By Vote of lSO to 67-Naugatuck Valley Was Much
 Interested in Proposed Measure
Hartford. Conn, February 27 =

Hartford, Conn, February 27 - (UP) - Amid almost confusion the house of to- day. by vote of 180 to ST. defeated the rehabilitation poraon bill of Governor Wilbur L. Cross after it had been bitterly assaled challenge to the sovereign rights of the state.
 It's rejection after two hours of stormy debate favorable judiciary committee report and after proposed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
Students Of The Nation Ready To Start Big Strike
Principal Colleges Throughout the country-Man, High Schools May JOin-Wil Be Protest
 Against More Wars and FasCism

New York; February 27 = (UP) = Plans were dis closed today for nationwide strike of students opposed to war and fascs at il a. , April 12, demonstra ton of undergraduate resentment at forces alleged to be leading the United States toward war;
 The proposed strike expected affect at least college students in from 75 to institutions and 10000 hivh school students it's leaders claimed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
HE MARRIED THREE WOMEN

New York, Feb. 27- (UPJ Your child looks just like mine" remarked Mrs. George Rayson to Mrs. George Rayson in Brooklyn park. An informal introduction disclosed they had the same husband. In court today Walter Rayson, 37-year-old Negro, admitted to marry ing three women and supporting them and total of six children on his work relief wages.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
Markets At q Glance

Stocks dull and irregular rails and utilities steady Bonds irregularly higher; rails rally. Curb stocks irregularly higher. Chicago stocks quiet and steady Call money per cent. Dollar steady In sterling; easier in gold currences Wheat up N to off b cent; corn unchanged to on
 x; oats uneven. .Bs Rubmer up 10 to 19. points. Bar silver up 4 to new high of 56M cents an ounce Copper cents pound.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
TREASURY BALANCE \

Washington. Feb 27--(UP)--dov. ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year to Feb 26th, compared with the correRpondinR period of the previous fiscai year; Thts YeRp Expenses Last Year $4.40i, ,024, 4,62023 $4,16s,039. .7sS.4e
 Receipts $s.243.255, ,oeB,24 $i.ssi, ,ses, ,sss.7s
 Deficit
 $2,247. .769. .554,es $s.2sG.i75.9ot.1g Cash Balance $s.o5a,io4 ,75l,Ss si.Ssa. .ass.ias.so
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
NORTH CAROLINA KILLS BEER

Raleigh, N. O., Feb. 27-kUP1-.The North Carolina house of representatives prolonged the thirst of beer lovers today when it killed its five per cent beer bill on nsecond reading by vote of 61 to 46. The bill would have legalized manufac- t,re and sale of the beverage immediately.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
NO INCREASE FOR COMPENSATION COMMISSIONER
Measure Was UnfavOrably Reported By Judiciary
 Committee
BY WILLIAM J. MoRIARTY (SpcciaI Legislative Rcportcr)

State Capitol, Hartford. Feb. 27. -- Compensation Commissioner James M. Lynch of Waterbury will not be allowed & salary raise by the 1895 legislature. This became evident today when the judiciary committee returned an unfavors able report on the measure calling for increases from $5.000 to $G,-i 900 in the salary of the several compensation mmissioners of Connecticut.
 Many Waterburians. including Attorneys John McDonough. presi- dent. and Herman Weisman, vice- president of the Waterbury Bar as- sociation. and also Attorney Mich- nel Blansneld and Attorney James E. Mcknight. appeared before both the appropriation and Judiciary committees yesterday afternoon to argue in favor of the salary in. creases.
 It was pointed out that the of- flee of compensation commissioner today demands full time service and the amount of business trans- acted in tho course of a year is more than that of the superior and common pleas courts.
 Today's Hearings
 Before the finance committee, of which Senator George T. Cuihane
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
The Weather

Fair-Colder Tonight;
 Thursday Fair-Milder FaII wsasler Report pass q
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Today's HcarInrs

TOday's Hearings
 Before the finance committee, Of which Senator George T. Culhane of Waterbury is member, today <%... -
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