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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
Ancestors To
 Start Legal Battle
They Believe Their Holdings Entitle Them to Be Paid in GoId-They Will Meet Next Week to
 Decide on Course of Action
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 London, Feb 19--(UP)-A con-. raittee representing British invest ors in United states gold securities will hold a special meeting next week to decide on possible legal action to force payment in gold, 1t was announced today.
 The British investors felt that under the wording of the supreme court decision, they could show ac-. tual monetary loss and be entitled to court action. This would be pe- cause of exchange rates.
 The London advisory protective committee for American invest ments, headed by Sir Harry Arms strong, former British corfsui-Een- ernl at New York. considered a..sait based on the Jay treaty between England and the United states, drawn in 1794. and including a clause for payments of obligations in gold.
 z. Barnett Hollander, counsel Tor the committee, also cited the post war treaties of the United States with Germany. Austria and Hun gary, in which the United States stipulated payment in gold.
 "Washington thus is repudiating to foreign nationals what 1t itself exacted from foreign governments HCllander said.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
HAUPTMANN WON
 RIGHT TO APPEAL
 DEATH PENALTY
Writ of Error Granted To. day-Reilly Uses Term
 Double Cross

Trenton, N. J., Feb 19.-tUP}-- Bruno Richard Hauptmann to- day won the right to appeal his conviction for murder of the Lifid- bergh baby and was granted a stay of execution, originally set for the week of March IS. Chancellor Luther A. Campbell, granted a writ of error to c. Lloyd Fisher and Frederick Pope, of defense counsel, after Fisher had split with Chief Defense Counsel Edward !. Reilly. Reilly had proposed to de- lay the appeal action and said either he or Fisher had to get out of the case. Hauptmann's sen- tence to death was automatically stayed by granting of the writ. The state will pay the cost of print. ing the record for the appeal bes cause Hauptmann is a pauper. The date of March 2S was set for argu- ment before the court of errors and appeals. Fisher and Pope asked and were granted writ for a review of Hauptmann's conyic- tion in his trial at Remington.
 Theodore Backes, representing the office of the attorney generaIs said the state opposed the action of Fisher and Pope when they first asked Justice Thomas w. Trenchard that the state pay for printing the record. However, the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
3RD PROSECUTOR TO BE RETAINED
 IN WATERBURY
Measure to Eliminate That Office Was Beaten in
 the House
BY WILLIAM J. MORIARTY Especial Legislative RcpOrter)

State Capitol Hartford, Feb. 19 -Over tine objection of Represen- tative John D. Thoms of Water bury and despite scattering repub- lican support, noticeable by it's ab- sence two years ago, the House today rejected the bill eliminating the position of third prosecutor in the city court of Waterbury.
 The judiciary committee in re- turning an unfavorable report on the measure calling for elimination declared that the present law in- stituting the office should stand as created four years ago by the Leg islature.
 Rep Thoms said. This is a bill which affects Waterbury vitally. The city is trying to save money. At present our city court operates at an annual deficit of about $25,- 900, yet the prosecuting force con- sjsts of three members who are paid an annual salary of $3,200 for the four months service that each performs. This position was simply created to give somebody job and not to take care of pressure of business in the court"
 Speaker William Hanna called for a voice vote and weak "yes" from the republican side sounded. The democrats as a block gave a solid mo-" whereup Speaker Han na declared the "nos' had it. This
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
TWO FIGHTERS
 WERE ARRESTED

Lowell, Mass. Feb 19-(UP)- Two picketers were arrested today in front of the Chris Laganas Shoe during a peaceful demonstration company by 1000 members of the United Shoe & Leather Workers union which has declared a 24. hour holiday" in shoe factories here.
 Harry Saucier and James Chick lin, both of Lowell, were held on disturbing the peace and intimi- dation charges. Order was main tained by 60 police and reserves. as union members jeered workers going to their machines in the La- ganas plant. which operates "open shop"
 Authorities warned Joseph Grat- ton of Lawrence, alleged strike" leader, to keep strikers" away from the plant, although peace- fui picketing was permitted.
 Union officials. under temporary injunction not to authorize any demonstration. called mass meet ings for today. presumably to de- termine whether the holiday" should continues
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
KAMINSKI DIED
 IN FATAL CHAIR
Paid the Penalty With Prayer on His Lips
 Last Night

Boston, Feb. 19 (UP) - With a prayer on his lips, Alexander l aminski. handsome young Con- necticut killer-convict, took nine steady steps to the electric chair early today and paid with his life for the murder of jail guard.
 Around his neck he wore tiny bronze cruciflx which had been sent him by an unnamed woman, reportedly his sweetheart.
 "Jesus. Mary and Joseph. I give you my heart and soul" he num- bled as he entered the glaringly- lighted death chamber. Jesus, Mary and Joseph. assist me on my last journey. =.
 With him walked the Rev Ralph w. Farrell, Catholic prison chap lain, but the 25-year-old New Brit ain youth. who had promised to die bravely,. needed no physical support. Kaminski glanced once at the little group of witnesses. brushed an unruly blond curl from his forehead. and sat in the chair.
 Death Came Quickly
 Straps and electrodes were ad- justed and a black mask was drawn over his head. Warden James l.. Hogsett signalled Jto the man behind a screen, Robert C.. Elliott, who also will oficiate at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
UNITED STATES
 PREPARING FOR
 HER DEfENSES
Indirect Warning Issued to All NatiOns--Big
 Appropriation

Washington, February 19-UP) The largest war department ap- propriation bill. with one excep- tion, in American peace-time his tory was reported to the house to- day. It carried an indirect warning to foreign nations that America plans a strong defense.
 The $378,699,48S8 army supply bill provided for purchase of 547 new airplanes. strengthening the National Guard and on direction of the President, increase of the Reg ular Army from 12S,750 to 165,000 men.
 The appropriations committee called for the largest military out lay since 1921, with exception of 1881.
 Taking the Navy into account" the report said. the 1936 budget for national defense is approxi- mately i$10O, O,000,000 in excess of the largest regular annual appro- priations for national defense since enactment of the budget law"
 The budget for the Navy was $477,224, 100000 for the next fis- cal year.
 The committee needed the. warn ing of General Douglas MacArthur, chief of staff that the present size of the. Regular Army is "a con- tinued menace to the safety of the country"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
LOCAL TAVERN
 OWNERS ANSWER
Give Their Reply About State Body and the
 Ryan Dispute

Waterbury tavernmen to-day at- tackled the claims made by the Connecticut Tavern Owners asso- citation in a statement yesterday and made further changes that the association organized by E. Jack son Ryan of Thomaston had mini mixed chcances of liberalization or the liquor laws at the present ses- sion of the legislature. The local tayernmen who are affiliated with the Retail Beer, Wine and Liquor Merchants association. particularly attacked the claim made by the Connecticut Tavern Owners asso- ciation that 9S9 of the 1159 h- censed taverns in the staet have joined Ryan's organization.
 Meanwhile the local branch of the Merchants association made plans to-day to have a large delc- gation of Waterbury tavern owners in Hartford tomorrow afternoon when the hearing on the liquor bills Is held. Busses will leave from in front of Moose hall on Grand street at II a. m., while many tavernmen will drive to Hart ford In their own cars. Al llocal tavernmen are invited to make the trip.
 Not Seen By All
 One official of the local branch charged this morning that the statement yesterday, purporttng 10 have been issued by the executive board of the Connecticut Tavern Owners association, was not seen by at least one member of that board, D. J. Carrcll of Naugatuck. Mir Carroll, this official said, knew nothing of the boards statement until he saw it in yesterdays Dem- ocrat.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
ORDINARY MAN
 IN GOLD RULING
Answers to Questions on Court Ruling Clearly Ex-
 plain His Status

Washington, Feb. 19-(UP)- What do the gold cases mean to the man witf>a few dollars in the bank or with modest investments in securities?
 Reduced to the simplpest possi- ble terms, here are the answers to questions many citizens asked today:
 Q. How is the value of the money in~ my pocket or in my bank account affected?
 A.. Not at all. Aside from minor possible day-to-day variations in prices, 1t will be just as much beefsteak, just as much gasoline as yesterday or the day before.
 Q. How about the bonds own?
 A. If you own. corporation or other non-federala bonds that for merly called for payment in gold, their status remains exactly the same as 1t has been since Congress nullifed the gold clauses on June 5, 1883. The supreme court says you are entitled to one dollar of present paper money for every dollar of. the face value of your bond; no more. no less,
 o. But my railroad bond prom ised I was to be paid in gold dol lars of 25.8 grains and the New Deal has cut the dollar to l5 2.2l f' 'fCsho4luunA ou Iynpn Al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
$45,OOO,OOO TO
 HELP THE NEEDY

Washington, Feb 19 - (U.P.)- President Roosevelt to-day trans- ferred $45,0O0, ,000 in unexpended PWA funds to the federal. emer- gency relief administration. fnan- cing aid to the nations 21,000.O0O needy persons until March 1.
 The action was taken after Re- lief Administrator Harry L. Hop- kins announced he had spent the $100. 100000 already allotted for re- lief this month.
 The $45,0O0. 900 he said. would last only until March l. By that time, however: administration off, cials expect congressional action on President Roosevelt's $4.880.00O.- 900 work-relief bill.
 The money transferred to-day came from PWA housing funds,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
WILL
 VISIT HARVARD

Washington, Feb. 19-UP)- President Roosevelt plans to leave Washington Saturday morning for Boston where he will participate in the initiation of his son, Frank lin, Jr., into the exclusive Harvard Fly Club.
 The president, according to pres ent schedule, will remain in Bos- ton only long enough for the club ceremonies and then will entratn for Hyde Park, N. r., to remain for 0 day or two before returning to his Washington desk.
 The Fly Club is an organization of Harvard undergraduates. Franklin Jr., will be the third Roosevelt member of the club. The president. while a student at Har- yard, was elected as was his eldest son, James.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
MRS WILLIAMS
 LOSES ATTEMPT
 TO GAIN PENSION
House Defeated Bill to
 Give Her $lOO Monthly for Life
nY swILLfAM J. INDEMNITY

NSlblGioA ANGs 3 State Capitol, Hartford, Feb. 19 Mrs. Belle c. Williams, widow of Compensation Commissioner Frederic M. Williams of Water bury, will not receive state pen sion. A bill granting her $100 a month, argued last week by At ary committee last week by Att torney William J. Larkin of Water bury, was today rejected in the house after an unfavorable re- port of the committee.
 The committee stated that it was sympathetic with Mrs Williams and with all cases of this nature. However, if all of the requests for state pensions were needed the state treasury would soon be de- pleted. The committee pointed out that it would be much different had Mrs William herself been state employe.
 Real Estate Licenses Denied
 For at least two more years there will be no licensing of real estate brokers in Connecticut the legislature decided to-day when upon unfavorable report of the judiciary committee the House reflected the third and final bill calling for such licenses.
 Rep Mortimer Bell of Salisbury
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
MARKERS OF LAST YEAR NOT LEGAL
 NEW YEARS DAY
Edward Adams Was the Offender-Judge How
 ever Used Leniency

The State Motor Vehicle Depart ment's ruling that the previous years markers cannot be used on the first day of the new year was upheld in an important ruling in city court here this morning by Judge John F. McGrath. The judge, however, refused to impose any penalty on the driver guilty or violation and suspended sentence. Edward Adams, 22, of 476 North Main street, was the defendant. He admitted that his car bore 1884 markers at 6:S0a. m. On the morn- ing of January. |. of this year, but explained that he Twas sbringfng home some friends and that ne himself was just returning from q church service. t-@
 It was revealed in the course or the testimony that Adams arrest yesterday was the result Of his fii- ing an accident report in which he listed his 1884 markers though the accident took place on the morning of the first day Of the year. In Exchange place that morning. a pedestrian walked lnto the rear end of Adams car, surfer in a minor injury. T he driver wrote to Hartford, asking to be excused from filing 8 report, put was told a report must be filed. Then, yesterday, he was placed un- der arrest by Trooper Maurice Purtell of the state police.
 The state mortor vehicle depart ment emphasized this year that 1884 markers were illegal after midnight of December 31st, follow ing the same procedure used in re- cent years. At one time, however, it was customary to allow 0 snort period of grace for operators to se, cure new license plates. The local courts ruling recognized the legal ity of the departments order. but the leniency given the driver is con. strued as being a recognition that the offense was minor and tecnnl- cal in nature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
PHIL KENNAMER
 IS SATISFIED

Pawnee, Okla, Feb 19-- (UP1 Pleased with his good showing as star witness of his own murder trial defense, Phil Kennamer, 19- year-old federal jurist's son, shove ed renewed interest today as the state offered rebuttal testimony.
 Holly Anderson, county prose- cutor, had nearly 50 witnesses in reserve and with their testimony hoped to shatter the twin plea of the defense that Young Kennamer killed John F. Gorrell, Jr. in self defense and that he also was inc sane.
 Kennamer on cross examination, refused to abide by the findings of his own psychiatrists. He said he was rational and knew right from wrong.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19

bonds bearing three per cent in- terest. which would be exchanged for the outstanding adjusted ser vice certificates now scheduled to be paid in 1945.
 Tydings said he had not const:lt- ed with administration leaders on his proposal, but asserted:
 "I can see no reason why the government should object to this plan. It does not increase the na- tion's debG and, if adopted, would settle once and for all the bonus question"
 Tydings plan would operate in this way:
 A veteran holding a $1,000 ad- justed service certificate would be given the privilege of exchanging it for a government bond. This bond would have face value of SITS. The veteran would receive at once $15.75 in cash and if the bond was held until 1945, when the cer- tifcates mature, the holder would
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
GOLD DECISION
 STARTED PLANS
 OF GOVERNMENT
May Pass Laws to Stop Attempts to Bring
 Any Suits
BY JOHN A. REICHMANN

NSOPShASht AOSO, ny ohAtVA A hCSSI
 Washington, February 19 - (UP)-New Deal prestige zoomed today under impetus of victory in the United States Supreme Court where administration gold policies were protected against legal at tack. Victory came over the hot protests of four members of the nine-man tribunal.
 The administration was report ed planning new legislation to head off possible suits in the court of claims by liberty bond holders alleging damage resulting from dollar devaluation. Some lawyers maintained the high court decis- ions left the door open for such suits.
 A long range view of the court decisions indicated that they have imposed permanently upon admin istrations to come the necessity of following one of two courses of action. All gold must continue to be locked up in treasury vaults as lat present in which case dollar de. valuation may be practiced. Ii gold should be allowed to circu- late again, however. the dollar must be restored to it's old gold value.
 Leaders Get New Strength
 New Deal congressional leaders were heartened by the legal vic
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
ASSEMBLY MOVED IN ANOTHER VERY
 SLOW SESSION
Reports From Committees Delayed = Senate C0n-
 sumed Eleven Minutes
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Hartford, conn, Feb 19-luP) The general assembly went through another snairs-pace ses- sion today as committees held the spotlight in shaping bills for house and senate consideration.
 Slowness in getting reports out of committees has delayed the ac- tunl work of both houses. which are in their seventh week.
 The senate took II minutes to receive unfavorable reports on several minor pension bills and table them. Adjournment then was taken until tomorrow morning.
 The house voted to continue the tercentenary commission but side tracked action on an accompanyins $25O,O00 appropriation. By vote of 145-72 bill to reduce the num- Der of prosecutors in the Water- bury city court from 8 to 2 was rejected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
MISS TAYLOR IS
 VICTOR IN SUIT

Hollywood. Feb 19. (UP)-- Estelle Taylor, former wife of Jack Dempsey. to-day held a decision over Frank Joyce, actors agent after the district court of appeals upheld her claim to a $20.0OO per sonal injury award.
 The suit started three years ago after a Christmas eve party. Miss Taylor was being driven home by Joyce's chauffeur when the car hit a marked machine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
OBSTACLES HAVE
 BEEN REMOVED
Monetary StabilizatiOn All Over World Will Result
 From Decision
BY RICHARD l.. GRIDLEY limited Press Stan Correspondent)

NChitCu ASos otAh ooAASopOAAeA~'e'
 Washington, Feb 19-(UP)- Victory in the gold cases carried the New Deal today over obstacles to its ambitious monetary and credit policies designed to increase price levels and ultimately peg the dollar at sustained purchasing power.
 Barriers to participation in an international monetary stabiliza- ton conference fell with the deci- sion of the court. Attorney General Homer S. Cummings warned the court last month that an adverse decision would "cripple" the ad- ministration in any international discussion.
 The immediate treasury plan Is believed to call for keeping the dollar begged internationally at its present level. If an unhealthy domestic infationary boom IS launched by the gold triumph, the New Deal plans to check 1t to avoid a repetition of the unpleas- ant experience of June-July 1883.
 New Deal Objective
 International monetary stabiliza- tfoh is a major New Deal objective. Officials emphasize, however, that
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
RANCH OWNER
 TOOK HIS LIFE

West Haven,, Conn.,, Feb 19-- (UP)-The body of Ivan Blundei!. 31, owner of fashionably Reno. Nev., Dude ranch who committed suicide at the home of his fiancee, Mrs Lois Thomas Reiners here Sunday night, was returned to Reno today for burial.
 Blnndell shot himself in the head on rear porch of the Reiners home after dining with Mrs Reiners and. a friend.
 Authorities believed a head in- jury received in "a fall from Q horse may have caused his mental distress and prompted the suicide.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Feb. 19-(UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year to Feb 16th, compared with the corresponding period the previous fiscal year: This Year Expenses Last Year ,977.46 $3,996. 361, ,762.29
 Receipts
 $2,193,420,S ,S49.45 $1,s20,3s1,S51.40
 Deficit $2,152,11o.12s.O1 $2,175.9sO. .42o.ss
 Cash Balance $2.153,551,105.17 $4,244,193.5S1.26
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
PUT UNDER ARREST

Stamford. Conn, Feb 19--(U.p2 Frank Forrest, 28, was arrested last night after he surrendered to police as the hit-and-run oTiye, whose automobile killed 'ohn Coughlin, 53. ealy sunday.
 Forrest said he first learned oi the accident when he reao an ac- count in newspaper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
wRECKLEss DRIVING

Hartford. Conn, Feb ,19--tU.p) A technical reckless driving charge was lodged against GeorEG automobile fatally injured Edward w. Helms, be. WaIlingford, on the Berlin Turnpike last night. Y Helms neck was broken and he died snrouta toi q hospital
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19

Peter J. Leonard, d, Wallingford. ss
 CT have a proposition to make to you for a $3,500 a year job with nothing much to do'," Robbins said Kraemer told him.
 Robbins said he told Kraemer he wasn't interested" and didn't pursue the matter further.
 Do you think this man who made the offer was serious?" Chairman J. Kenneth Bradley asked Robbins.
 Not Serious Said Robbins
 'I hardly think he was serious"s Robbins replied.
 Kraemer, who followed Robbins to the witness stand, denied there was any offer of a job made dur- ing their conversation. Kraemert who is chairman of the Meriden Democratic town committee, said he talked with Robbins because "of my interest in breaking the deadlock"
 Did you intimate in any way
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
New Bonus Plan Was Proposed By Senator Tydings
Introduced Bill Calling for Payment in U S. Govern- ment BOnds-The Measure Was Intended for
 Compromise on All Bills

Washington, February 19 - (UP) - Senator Willard Tydngs democrat Md today introduced bill calling for the payment of the $300 sodedd bonus in United States bonds.
 The measure, attempting a compromise between the administration and bonus leaders, would not increase ern1nental obligations in the long run it said
 The bill provides for issuance of negotiable coupon
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
INsuRGENTS1 UGLY

New York, Feb 19-(U.P)-An insurgent element in the Building Service Employees Union to-day threatened to call a rank and file elevator strike in protest against the equalization of union leaders to arbitration,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
Frankly. .KraemerMade Emphatic Denial HeHad Offered Job ToRobbins
Latter Didn't Think Kraemer Was Serious When He Made Offer-Reporter Berkeman of Hartford
 Refused to Tell Where He Got Story

Hartford, Conn, February 19 ->(UP) - Senator David R. Robbins republican, Waingford estying before Frank w. Kraemer Meren superintendent of charities of having offered him $35OO year state job in January if he would aid democrats organize the general assembly,
 Robbins said he introduced to Kraemer while the bitter organization fight going on by Representative
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19

Newark, N. J.. Feb 19-(U. .P)- Charley Massera of Pittsburgh and Al Boris of Bridgeport, Conn, to- day were matched for Q feature l0- round fight at Laurel Gardens, Newark, Monday, February 25. They are heavyweightR
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
Final Nelvs Flashes
MANY PEOPLE ON ICE FLOE

Sandusky, O., Feb 19.-(UPl-.A big ice foe, reportedto hold dozen men and score of fishing shanties, was drifting out into Lake Erie today, according to reports reaching here: The foe broke away from the North Shore of Kelleys Island during blizzard. Small boats set out in an attempt to reach it. A call for aid was placed to the U. S. coast guard station at Marblehead, on the mainland northeast of here, but the sta tions equipment was said to be frozen, making response impossible