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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10
BAER INCIDENT
 IS CLOSED UP

Asbury Park, N. J. May 1o- (UP)-The case of blank pistol vs Heavyweight Champion Max Baer was closed today when Prosecutor Raymond T. Bazley said his in- vestigations convinced him that the affair was just what it was supposed to be-an accident.
 "At first I was extremely scep- tical,' the prosecutor told the Uni- ted Press. "So I had Investigator Charley Tate go into the matter. From his Investigation and from my questioning of hospital att taches I am satisfied that Baer was burned with powder when a pistol containing a blank cartridge was accidentally discharged. I am also convinced that the pistol was in Baer's hand at the time. The case was dropped
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10

The better class tavern owners of the state are supporting the stand of Representative Daniel Hickey of Stamford, leader of the house, who advocates the "cafe" form of liquor establishment, ac- cording to a statement made today by Edward J. Ryan of Thomaston, lobbyist for the state tavern keep CTS. The same class is behind Rep resentative Hickey's advocacy of a state liquor control board of five members rather than three, MT Ryan said.
 MT Ryan predicted the new n- ouor bill would be brought out from the judiciary committee the first part of next week and will reach the house the latter part of the week. The bill, according to MT Ryan will provide for a cafe" license and will cost $1,500.
 The only objection to the bill by the tavern keepers is the high fee. MT Ryan added. He pointed out that the high fee would not neces- sarily prevent the undesirable tav- ern owners from securing a license because I1lG IIldA WAAO hlS SA6oSSN in illegal enterprise can easily raise the amount, while ''a poor but hon. est tavern owner might find it i'm possible to raise such high fee"
 MT Ryan said the liquor bill does not limit the number of h- censes in the cities and towns. He favors a limitation of one to every 1000. Representative Hickey has similar views, MT Ryan said. The board of five members, MT Ryan pointed out, would be selected from each of the five congressional districts, and would make plans for the regulation and control of liquor, beer and wine in the state. Each commissioner would then be empowered to enforce those rul- ings> In an appeal, the applicant would appeal to the supreme court and eliminate the many steps un- der the present set up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10
|DANBURY STRIKE
 IS UNSETTLED

Danbury, Conn, May 10-CU.P.)
 Police and pickets patrolled the two factories of the George H. Me- Laughlin Hat Company. to-day where more than 300 employees were dismissed for refusing to ac- cept 12 per cent wage reduction. About 24 men reported for work at both factories to-day and were not molested by pickets. The plants remained open for anyone comply ing with the company terms. Union officials called mass meeting to discuss the situation and declared they would not accept the cut.
 Mclaughlin was unmoved and declared the men will ''have to take the reduction if they want to continue to work" The dismiss sals came yesterday when the ma jority of employees announced they would not work except under the scale adopted last August when the entire industry was on strike Here and at Bethel. Mclaughlin announced the reduction Tuesday night. effective as of May 1. The company had just passed through rush season and Mclaughlin said the slash necessary Ito meet com petition" Employes protested they would not receive "a living wage" under the reduced scale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10
AGENTS CONTINUE
 PROBE ON STILL
No Arrests Yet in COnnec- ton With South LeOn-
 ard Street DistiIIery

Still carrying on their investiga- ton. federal agents had made no arrests today as the result of the discovery yesterday in the rear of 4s0 South Leonard street, in an innocent-appearing set of build ings, of the largest still found in New England since repeal. Several federal men, agents of the alcohol tax division of the internal reve- nue bureau, were reported to be still in the ely today on orders of Chief Investigator Joseph e. O'Kane of Hartford.
 The government men were en- deavoring to establish whether or not there existed such an individ- ual as James Beano," who was reported to them as having. rented the property two months ago. Owned by Ralph and Angelina Devino of Willow street. the tower and sheds where the still was found, was leased six months ago to Domenic Mastrianna of 110 Rail- road Hill stret, who claimed that he had rented the premises two months ago to "Beano". He told federal men that he had last seen "Beano," who had rented the place for cooperage plant, on May Ed, when he paid another months rent. The front building is occu- pied by the Hawkins Coal Com pany, which has been absolved of any connection, while 1t was formerly occupied by the Water bury Mason Supply and Coal Com pany, which moved its quarters some time ago to Benedict street.
 To day the 2,00o-gallon illicit still had been completely dis mantled, as had the huge vats found in the place. The still was capable of turning out 750 gallons of alcohol day. All the appara- tus has been confiscated by the government, as well as 200 gallons of finished product, a large quan- tity of molasses and yeast, and many hundreds of empty cans and cartons,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10
Pending Legislation
 To Benefit Dentists
Convention Delegates Here Given Outline of Develop
 ments in Other States By Boston Speaker To-day

feet that the dental profession was facing serious difficulties which would be alleviated greatly by talk ing full advantage of the new plans for social health insurance and clinical treatments made pos sible by the federal government.
 Quoting from reports of investi- gating committees in his home state, Dr Peters said in effect that the profession need not necessarily identity itself with the medical profession in the matter of hold ing aloof from federal relief af- filiation.
 While the Connecticut associa- ton has not adopted any resolu- tions in regard to legislation at the current convention, committees have been appointed to study the situation, following recommends tions of the retiring president, Dr William Brewster of this city.
 Resolutions extending thanks to the press and city officials were adopted at the meeting this morn ing and chairmen of committees for the coming year were named by Dr John Hertz of Stamford newly elected president. I
 The convention was concluded this afternoon with two Iui.a.. addresses at the Elton by Dr Har- old E. Tingley of Boston and pr Alex H. Paterson of Baltimore, Md.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10
SENATOR GLASS
 IS GIVEN MEDAL

New York, May 1O.-UP)- Sen Carter Glass, d., Va, to-day held a gold medal conferred on him by the National Institute of Social Sciences in recognition "of distinguished services rendered to humanity by his bank reforms.
 Three others, Cornelius N. Bliss, philanthropist; Dr Harvey Cush- ing, noted surgeon, and Dr George E. Vincent, sociologist and former president of the University of Minnesota, were similarly honored for distinguished service in their respective fields.
 In presenting the citation to Glass at the institutes annual din- ner last night, Prof H. Parker Will lis of Columbia university took oc- casion to discuss freedom of the press.
 T have no doubt" he said, "that in future time we shall rec ognize 1892 to 1935-or longer, as one of those in which freedom of our speech was most immediately, seriously in danger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10
Stock Marker Opens Steady This Morning
Oils Again Were Feature of the Issues Bonds Firm
 But Quiet Cotton Remained Unchanged

tically unchanged, and sugar q point higher. Se
 U. s. Steel opened at 3z 7-4, un. changed; American Can 120 un. changed: American Telephone 1lS 7-S up 1-s; Consolidated Gas 23 3-4 up 1-4; Anaconda IS 1-S un- changed; General Electric 24 7-S up IS; Loew's .3s IA up IA; sChrysler 43 7-S up 1-4; and Gen eral Motors s1 IA unchanged.
 Thousand share blocks appeared in the following oils at the open ing: Tide Water Associated at 10 7-s unchanged; Standard of Cali fornia 37 up 1-4; and Consolidated 9 1-8 up 1-S.
 General Motors eased slightly and So did Air Reduction, while oil shares continued. in fairly good de- mand. American Telephone firmed from it's first price. Silvers were steady. American Can rose l.2 point to 12O 1-2. U. s. Steel ad- vanced slightly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10
FRANK WALLACE
 SUING MAE WEST

New York, May 1o.--(UP).- Frank Wallace, a vaudeville hoof- CT who believes he. married Mae West, the movie siren, in 1911 but can't be sure, is going to sue Mae, the Daily Mirror said in a copy right story today.
 Wallace's suit will seek to have the New York state courts declare any divorce obtained by the Mae West Wallace married in Milwau- kee, null and void. Wallace be- lieves his Milwaukee bride, whom he lost trace of in 1914, divorced him secretly in 1915. The girl he married was brunette. The Mae West of today-the one of the movies-is blonde.
 Wallace is bringing his suit to force the Mae West of the movies to admit she is the Milwaukee Mae West or prove that she isn't. according to the Daily Mirror.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10
MEN BARRED FROM
 LADIES' SMOKER

Milford, Conn, May 10.-(UP)
 Four husky policemen will guard all entrances to Fowler Memorial building tonight to prevent any ambitious male from crashing" the ladies' smoker of the Young Women's Republican club.
 In many respects 1t will be more than an ordinary smoker.
 There will be a three round box ing bout between two of the mem bers, "Fire-eating Poland" and Battling Smith.
 Then there will be an Adagio dance, an aerial exhibition by "The Lady on the Flying Trapeze," a ekit by "Barnacle Bill and His Girl" q style show, dancing, sing ing and a vocal number by the sSmoke Quintuplets".
 Miss Dorothy Hyde and Mrs Harold D. Thomas, who arranged the program, said there would be Additional real novelties" but they were being kept secret until the last minute for fear of ssarousing too much curiosity among the men,"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10

Eulogized as enc of the moving figures in the org .llization here of the Waterbury chapter. Disabled American Veterans, and as one of Connecticut's outstanding service of- ficers, William A. Murray, of this city was the honored guest last evening at a testimonial dinner. State D.A.V. Commander John Clif- ford of Bristol, Peter Nugent of New Haven, former national junior vice.commandcr, Samuel McGill of New Haven, first junior vice com nander of the state department, Frank McKeOn, sergeant-at-arms, Steve Honas, national executive committeeman, Samuel Albert, Connecticut department chaplain, Leon R. Hamm of Waterbury, lo- cal commander, Ralph Quigley of Hartford, past commander of "Un- known Soldier Chapter" Hartford and Past Commander William Aly- ward of this city, were among the speakers of the evening. The event was staged at Martone's Grill. 421 East Main street, and attended by over one hundred veterans. In ad- dition to the many sincere tributes, Adjutant Murray received a purse of silver. Robert F. Birt, past com- mander of Corporal Coyle post, veyed the greetings of local Amer can Lcgionnaires to the hOnored guest.
 In the course of the evening ref erence was made to the coming state D.A.V. convention in New Bril- tain in June and the national con- ventiO i New Haven in July. Past State Commander John F. Mulli- gan presided as toastmaster and entertainment was furnished by William O'Brien, Francis Shcehan, and Roberet Alyward.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10
Barristers Honor
 Herman J. Weisman
Annual Election of Officers Held TO-day-ResOutiOn
 AdOpted on Death of Joseph A. Neagle

Waterbury, and subsequently matriculated at St Bonayen- ture's college, where he re- mained until 1911. In 1912 he entered Yale Law school, where he received his Bache- Tor of Law Degree in 1915. In the same year he was ad- mitted to the Connecticut Bar, and took up the practice of law in this, his native city, where he has since engaged in his profession, with credit to himself and to the satisfac. tion of his clients.
 He came of sturdy, honest, God-fearing stock. His parents had blazed the way from humble beginnings in the City of Waterbury, to a place of high standing in the social and industrial life of the commun- ity, and they spared nothing of financial, moral or material assistance, in order to provide for their son, Joseph, a thor ough preliminary, academic and professional education and training, so that he might be we'll equipped to perform the functions of the profession that he had chosen for his hfe's work.
 In and out of his profess sion, he had an unfailing courtesy, Q good word for his fellow practictioner, a keen sense of humor, and a high record for justice, and his dealings were fair, open and above board with his fellow men.
 As a prosecutor in the city court of Waterbury, he pre- pared his cases thoroughly, presented the facts logically and concisely, and the achieve ment of duty well done was his objective and his reward, rather than any record of convictions.
 He had a keen and devoted interest in his family, provid- ed them with an excellent home, and strove to give his children the benefit of a sys- tematic and thorough educa- ton, and his unitmely death, is, to them, an irreparable loss.
 He never, consciously, by word or deed, offended any, one, and as an opponent in court or out, re respected his adversary, while he was still attentive to his own and his clients interests and the con- clusion of any matter with him, whether in court or in his office, always left with his op- ponent, or with the party handling the other side of a legal controversy or matter, the recollections of a pleasant memory of courteous treat ment and of fair dealings.
 He loved life and enjoyed it to the utmost, which makes it seem more the pity that he was snatched from it while still 8 comparatively young man. His untimely death has terminated 8 useful and honor- able career all too soon, and has deprived all of us who knew him of a genial com rade and a true friend.
 EDWARD MASCOLO
 MICHAEL V. MANSFIELD. TIMOTHY S. SULLIVAN.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10
WATERvILLE

Watsrville neighbors of Cornelius E. Maloney of Robert street. are rongratulating him upon his eleva- ton to the post of Grand Knight of Sheridan Council. Knights of Columbus. It is fitting that the honor should come to him as the Waterbury Council celebrates the Golden Jubilee of its founding as the first Grand Knight of the coun- ell was MT Maloney's father. Under the local mans leadership Sheri- dan Council is sure to have a most anccessful year ahead.
 Ills election again calls attention % the fact that in recent years a member of the larger fraternal or xanization and clubs in Waterbury lave sought their chief officers from the Waterville section of the Eity. Tn 1893 the Elks selected were headed by Robert Waters, <ormerIy of Faber avenue, and in Inc 1034-35 year just closing Frank 8. Bailey of Essex avenue has held ft1 game post. Frederick Seidel a Monmouth avenue is the pres- z1t master of Harmony Lodge of
 1neons, and Homer Senior of Boy 4en street, was a former master of liberty Lodge. Mir Senior also Beaded the Order of Amaranth znd Edward M. Cookson of Cooke Erect, was the president of the Ro- [&ry club e year or two ago. Mrs T<u1ford R. Simonson of Thomas &4n avenue is the president of the =<4fzrbury council of Parent |1acncr groups, succeeding Mrs E|zna wilson of Colonial avenue. William 1T. Dunlavey of Thomas =<n avenue. eenior of weights and uz71sores. was recently the grand =&Itf ranger of the Grand Lodge [z Eoreskors Of America in Con-
 AfIeuf and Frederick c, Book of &|4HsiIfe street heads the Water- .z|f Federation of Mems Bible
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10
BANK BILL HAS
 GONE TOSENATE

Washington. May 10. (UP)-The house, having passed the contro- versial administration central bank bill. turned to-day to the farm credit administration act amend ment bill.
 The house passed the bank bill 271 to no and sent it to an uncer- tain fate in the senate. Senator Carter Glass, D., Va, ardent foe of the bill, planned an effort to defeat the section giving the federal rec serve power to manipulate mone- tary policies.
 Senate consideration of the bill may be delayed for several days. possibly weeks.
 Lenders in the house predicted early passage Of the FCA amend ment. it previously was approved by She senate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10
THREE LEADERS IN CUBA WATCHED

Mexico City, May 10.-(UP).- Three Cuban political leaders were under police supervision today as 0 result of request by the Gu ban embassy that they be held in connection with the Kidnapping at Havana April of Eutimio Falla Bonet. capitalist.
 Victor Manuel Fernandez Velas- co, former secretary of commerce; Raynaldo Jordan, former secertary of education, and Pedro Tornado. fromer under secretary of justice. were the Cubans.
 Cuba alleged that they were in- volved in the Young Cuba" party of Dr Antonio Guiteras, who was killed in a fight near Matanzas. Cuba, Wednesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10

Axforney Herman J. Weisman vna elected president of the Wa sarhurv Bar association at the an- ntaI meeting in the superior court room of the county court house on Yendrick avenue this morning. Tie succeeds Attorney John F. McDon- 0ueh who completed his term thls morning. Attorney Walter B. Mon aRan was chosen vice president.
 The Bar adopted resolutions on 4he recent death of the late Attor- new Joseph A. Neagle, former nrosecutor of the city court, and moon motion of Attorney Michael V. Blansfield their resolutions, read by Judge Edward Mascolo, were ordered spread on the record of the superior court and copies Forwarded to the family of Attor- ney Neagle.
 Retiring President McDonaugh thanked the members of the Bar for the fine cooperation given him AurinR the year and said the hrotherly spirit manifested by the members is now an integral part of the association. He said 1t was privilege and honor to serve at the helm of the association and ex- tended felicitations and best wishes to his successor, Attorney Weis- man.
 Proposes Frolic
 Attorney Weisman, answering, said he considered it high honor to serve in the presidency for the coming year, especially in view of the noble predecessors who have served the office in the past. He mentioned that he is the youngest member to have been chosen to the office and expected to propose some, new ideas, such as a "frolic' that appears to have met with success in other associations of the state. 1 Remarks were also made by Attor- ney Nathaniel R. Bronson, dean of { the local Bar, who commented on 1 the fine brotherly spirit which he remembered was not present 10, 15 or even S5 years ago.
 Following the reading of the resolutions on Attorney Neagle's death, remarks were made by Att torney Monagan and Attorney Pat rick Healey who supplemented the fine things incorporated in the res olutions, each recalling their inti- mate friendship with their late brother attorney. The committee that drew up the resolutions in- cluded Judge Mascolo, Attorney Blansfield and Attorney Timothy s. Sullivan, assisting corporation counsel.
 Resolution
 The resolution follows:
 Once again, for the third
 eime within the past year,
 death has taken another mem-
 her of this association from
 our midst, on this occasion it
 being Joseph A. Neagle, who,
 suddenly and unexpectedly,
 passed away on April 2Oth, af-
 ter Q brief illness.
 He was born in this city on # october 11th, 1890, received
 his parliamentary education at
 f2t Thomas, parOchiaI school,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10
'MARY'S DAY TO BE OBSERVED SATURDAY

Tn observance of "Mary's Day" the several hundred local members of the International Federation of Catholic Alumnae will tomorrow morning attend mass and receive holy communion in their respective parish churches. The same proce- dure will be followed in every city on the globe which has an aiumnae chapter.
 The annual custom is followed. each year on "Mary's Day" and Is an important item on the feaera- tion'B calendar. Miss Mary Ben- nett is regent of the International Federation of Catholic Alumnae hero. Membership is made up of graduates of Catholic colleges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10
POLAND AWAITS
 FRENCH VISIT

Warsaw, May 10-(UP)-Po- land today awaited an official visit from Pierre Laval. French fore- ign minister and "suit case dip- lomatist.' with hints that 1t might be possible to square renewed French Polish friendship with the ne wF'rench Russian military alll- ance Laval is due here at b:50 D. m. today (11:50 a. m. est). He left Paris last night and halted for 90 minutes ct Berlin thiF morning.
 Laval was welcomed only by Andre Francois- Poncet. French ambaasadro. and ncmbers of the stan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10
HOME LOAN BONDS
SWANSON GIVEN
 SPANISH AWARD

Doris Swanson, Crosby high school senior, was announced today as the winner of the annual prize given each year to a Spanish stud ent at the school for the best essay on Cervantes. A medal, awarded by the Institute. of Spanish. will be presented to Miss Swanson at the graduation exercises in June. She is the daughter of Mir and Mrs William Swanson of 221 Cooke street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10
UNION STREET FIRE
 DOES NO DAMAGE

A flare of flame from an oil burner apparatus brought Engine 10 and the headquarters chemical 4o the Puritan Cleaners and Overs shop at 39 Union street few nin- utes before noon today. The flare failed to result in any fire, and the two companies of firemen were back at headquarters in few min Mtes.
 The tailoring shop is operated by Inc Imbimbo family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10

Possibilities open to the dental profession under the new deal were described in detail today at the morning session of the Fist annual convention of the Connecticut State Dental association in Temple hall by pr Maurice Peters of Bos- ton, Mass. Dr Peters stressed par ticularly the developments along social insurance and EZRA clinical lines in New Jersey and Massa- chusetts and outlined pending leg islation in those states which he said would benefit the profession to a great extent.
 He quoted authorities to the ef-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10
AGREEMENTS FILED

The following compensation agreements have been filed at the office of Commissioner James N. Lynch:
 Nathxa Nader of Winstea and Phillip Nejame Of Winsted. back Injury, si7 weekly: U. s. Rubber Products. Inc. of Nausatuck and Fred Miller of NauBatuck. side in- jury. ee.ao weekly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10
AGED WOMAN IN
 ACCIDENT TODAY

Mrs Emma Penney, 69, of 199 Lincoln street, suffered a scalp laceration at 11:10 to-day when the car in which she was riding col lided with another machine at South Main and Liberty streets, Mrs Penney was taken to Water bury hospital.
 Patrolman James Brennan re- ported that Mrs Penney was riding in a car driven by her daughter, Mrs George Rumpfer of 201 Lin- coin street. and that the other car was operated by James Bracoulis of 500 South Wilson street. Both cars were damaged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10
VEHICLE OFFICE
 TO PROFESSIONALLY

The local branch office of the state department of motor vehicles will probably be established in the new quarters on Watertown avenue by May 27, Mrs Alice Bradley, superintendent said today. Renova- ton of the interior of the Hodsofi building, formerly an. automo- bile show room, is now under way and it is expected that work will be completed within the next few weeks. The lease on the pres ent quarters on Benedict street expires the last of the current month.