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Evening star., 1936-07-13
SERVICES ARE HELD
FOR FOOT BALL STAR
Melvin W. Farran, 20, Dies in
Sanatorium After Several
Weeks Illness,

Melvin w. Farran, 20, local foot
ball player. died Friday at Washing
ton Sanatorium after a several weeks
Illness. He was buried today in Cedar
Hill Cemetery, after services at Cham
ber's funeral home, at II am.
Farran, an employe Of the Wash
ington Gas Light Co., ranked high as
a player on such teams as those of
the Apache and Mohawk Athletic
clubs.
He Is survived by his widow. Mrs.
Helen Farran, and three children,
Melvin, jr.: Betty Ruth and Dolores;
two brothers, James and 8. w. Far
ran, jr., and his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. s. w. Farran, Of $50 Ninth street
northeast.
Evening star., 1936-07-13
Uarna uf Thanka.

GHEEN, ELIZABETH. The family Of the
express its profound appreciation for
the beautiful flowers and sympathy tend
cred by its many friends on the occasion
OF the passing Of its loved one.
THE FAMILY.
KEE. ELLIE HOUSE. We wish to thank
Rev. r. l.. Wood Petworth M. =.
Church; Daushters Union Veterans. Col.
Bethlehem Chapter Order Of the East
ern Star: employes of TRANSPORTATION
Section. War Department; Rudolph y
West Co. neighbors. relatives and
s~~ friends for their kind expressions Of
sympathy and beautiful floral offerings
sent at the time of the death Of our
mother and grandmother. ELLIE HOUSE
KEE
MRS. d. r. CAMPBELL. w G. HOUSE
AND GRANDCHILDREN. 13s
Evening star., 1936-07-13
w. T. HYER DIES AT II:
IN D. C. OVER so YEARS

1dsl mdslel VI Ceueral LOuSe " o.
l of Masons Had Been Ill
Here Several Months.
Walter Thomas Hyer, u, resident
Of Washington more than so years,
died yesterday at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Rose Hyer Hartung,
3710 Warren street, after an illness
Of several months.
Mr.. Hyer, a native Of Steubenville,
Ohio, was past master of Federal Ma
sonic Lodge No. l. He was associated
for some years with the N. w. Burchell
Grocery Co.
Funeral services will be held at 2
pm. tomorrow at the S. H. Hines fu-
neral home. Burial will be in Cedar
Hill Cemetery. There also will be
Masonic rites.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06
FUNERAL PLANS
 FOR DEAD LEADER

Nashville, Tenn, June 6.-(UP).- Preparations for the funeral serv- ices in which all Tennessee will join with President Roosevelt and other national leaders to pay tribute to Speaker Joseph w. Byrns, were completed today. The body will be carried directly to the War Memor- ial building here when 1t arrives from Washington at l2:6O p. m. (2:5O D. m. EDT). Services will be- gin, at 1 p. m. @ ?. m. EpT). ,Presl- dent Roosevelt,s train will arrive at approximately the same time as the funeral train.
 Dr. W. F. Powell. pastor of the First Baptist church, and Dr. Cos ten J. Harrell, pastor of West End Methodist church, will of1ciate at the final rites. After the services, the body will be placed in . vault at Mount Olivet cemetery until the family selects Q permanent burial place. Honorary pallbearers will trl~ clude the entire Tennessee congress sional delegation, Gov. Hill Mc- Alister and others. Active pallbear- CTS are: Dr. Stanley B. Teachout, w. M. Carr, Thomas c. Watkins, Mayor Hilary Howse, Gordon Browning, Charles Cornelius, Charles O. Trabue, Judge R. 3. 0. Howell, William Gupton and Carter Reeves, al friends of Bryns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06
PRESIDENT IS ON
 FUNERAL TRAIN
Chief Executive With His Party Are on Way to
 Tennessee
BY FREDERICK A. STORM United Press White House Core
 gDOndent)

BY FREDERICK A. STORM United Press White House COrre-
 spondent)
 Aboard Presidential Special, En Route Nashville, Tenn, June G. (UP). P).-President Roosevelt led . sorrowful procession of the nations political and legislative leaders to the Hermitage country of Tennes- see today there to bow in tribute to the late Speaker of the House Jo- seph w. Bryns. Special trains car- ried the chief executive and his per- sonal party as well as senators and representatives to Nashville where funeral services will be held this afternoon in the shadow of the state capital building. Deeply moved by the death of Byrns, an associate ot many years and a valiant new deal lieutenant, MT. Roosevelt put aside all other business to pay his last respects. High officials of the ad- ministration and colleagues of the speaker joined him.
 Funeral Services
 Funeral services will be held in the War Memorial building at Nash- vile and interment will be in e crypt at Mt. Olivet cemetery, six miles away. The Rev. Dr. w. F. Far rell, pastor of the First Baptist church of Nashville, will ofticiate assisted by the Rev. Dr. Costan J Harrell, minister of West End Meth
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06
FRANCE MAY DROP
 GOLD STANDARD

Washington, June 6-(UP)--Ad- ministration officials, closely observ- ing events in France today, believe dsgaluation of the franc is . cer- tainty and abandonment of the gold standard a strong probability.
 Both eventualities have been fore- seen here, they said. American financial interests have put their ace counts in such order that they will have e ''breathing spelr' in which so determine the probable imme- diate results without suffering seri- ous effect.
 ofaclals consider tile situation in France almost parallel to that in the United states when MT. Roose- welt took olzlce. except that France hes no internal banking crisis. They believe that the French govern ment. to meet the exchange and gold situation. may take steps sim- liar 10 President R0osevelt's in March. 7o93.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06
LOCAL WOMEN TO
 BE AT SESSION
Delegation Left Here To- day to Attend Democratic
 Women's Meeting

Between twenty-five and thirty To- cal democratic women left by bus this morAing shortly after Il o'clock to attend a meeting of the Connec- ticut Federation of Democratic Clubs ct teh home of National Com mitteewoman Fannie Dixon Welch in Columbia. In all approximately 300 women from New Haven Coun- ty will be present at the session which has been called for the pur- pose of formally launching the woe mems campaign in the state. The members of the local delegation, headed by Mrs. Henry Hayden, president of the Waterbury Wo- mems Democratic Club, gathered on Grand street in front of the Buck ingham building at II o'clock and departed shortly afterwards.
 Governor Wilbur L. Cross will be among the speakers of the after noon but the principal address will be given by Miss Josephine Schatn of Minnesota and New York, chair man of the National Committee on the Cause and Cure of War. Miss Schain is also internationally known as a peace worker. She has come out in support of President Roose- welt and this afternoons address at columbia will open her speaking program that between now and No. vember will take her to every part of the United States.
 National importance is attached to this afternoons gathering ct Mrs. Welchs home as 1t will be the first pro. o.Eooeevelt meeting of the 10S0 campaign in Connecticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06
HALLE SELASSIE \ BEING SNUBBED

rOndon. June 0.-(UP). The black frown of Premier Benito Mussolini hung over London today and caused many diplomats to seek better political weather in the coun- try. Emperor Halle Selassie of Ethi- opio-Mr. Tafari to Mussolini now that Ethiopia has been conquered gave a reception at his home here
 But the diplomatic envoys invited were expected to prove only an ii1- dication of Il Duce's far reaching moral power. |,
 Tine emperor is here incognito. in order to spare the British govern rneut too. much embarrassment He sent out invitations to his reception without seeking the permission oi the foreign ofiice and the authori- ties do not approve. sa
 Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden, who paid an informal 20 minute visit to the emperor yesterday, pleaded a prior engagement in the country In angwer to his reception invitation, The foreign ofiice will be represent- ed by Lord CranDourne, parliament tary undefsecretary for foreign al- fairs. the American embassy, also will not attend. His plea Is that the eIil- ueror's invitation is addressed to Ambassador Robert Worth Bing- ham, who is in the United states
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06
PRESIDENT QUITS
 AT NICARAGUA

Managua, Nicaragua, June 6-- (UP)- P)--President Juan B. 6acasa Of Nicaragua, yielding to the rebellion headed by General Anastasio Somo- sa. today abandoned his ofice and prepared to go into exile.
 The president turned the govern ment over to Julian Irias, war min- ister, in whose hands the executive power now rests. He will leave later today for Corinto, on the Pacific coast, by special train. At Corinto. Sacasa plans to go aboard the s. 8. Cuzco for the short trip to Fl Sal- vador where he will go into exile.
 sacasa's "abdication" means com- pIete success of the revolt which General Somoza, national com- mander, has led. Practically every authority in the country had been disposed by the rebellous general and the president himself had been barricaded in the presidential pal- ace for days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06
TAxsLISTS MUST BE SOON SIGNED
26,OOO Property Owners Are Required to Comply
 By End of Month

With 26,000 property owners in Waterbury in duty bound to sign their tax lists at the local office of the assessors before the end of the month, oply 2Ooo had compiled with state statute requiring such a duty, up to noon today. This means that during the next three weeks of the month remaining 24,000 sigma lures must be affixed to lists on tile in the assessors office.
 Penalties Year Ago
 Examination of 1885 figures on file in the assessors office showed that heavy penalties were imposed on, delinquent property owners. State statutes require that the. as- sessors shall add Q 10 per cent peI- atty to valuations on hsts-to which property owners have not affixed their signatures during the month of June.
 State Law ProvlsO
 Ten per cent penalties imposed in accordance with state laws during 1895 amounted to @ quarter of 8 million dollars. This was one Of the largest levies for delinquents ever registered in this city.
 The registrars. office announced today that it will maintain sessions every business day, except Sundays, throughout the remainder of June and complete It's duties on July 1st.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06
LIQUOR PERMITS
 INCREASE HERE
Local Sellers Reported Too Many Have Been
 Issued in Waterbury

Despite regularly heard reports from those engaged in the business that Waterbury has too many h- quor establishments, the number of permittes here still continues to in- crease, a study of records kept at the office of the clerk of the sue perior court discloSes. Since July 22 of last year, when the first permits under the revised liquor act were given out, more than 60 permits have been secured by Waterbury and Naugatuck residents.
 600 Figure Reached
 The 600 figure was reached lest week, after a total of 24 new per. Tnits had been issued to applicantl from this district during the month of May. Conceding that approxi- mately 100 of the permits recorded in superior court here are for Nau- gatuck and other nearby towns, which is close to the correct actual figure, and that some of the per- Tnits have been of the temporary type, secured for outings, dances and similar gatherings, 1t can be fairly estimated that Waterbury has from 400 to 450 licensed liquor dealers.
 Of the more than 400 permits in this city, restaurants and taverns licenses lead by far. Package store and drug store permits are next 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06
OLD GUARD FROM EAST ON WAGON
New York, Penn. Ready td Flop tO Support Of
 Gov. LandOfi
BY LYLE c. WILSON

United Press Stan C0rresp0ndeney
 Cleveland, June 6--(UP)-Secren conferences between eastern old guard leaders and representatives of Governor Ali M. Landon pointed almost indisputably today tO q stampede to the Kansan and hin nomination for the presidency on an early ballot as next weeks re- publican national convention.
 These conferences coincided with published reports that the Landon managers were discussing a labor relations constitutional amendment plank for inclusion in the republic can platform.
 They were reported to be con. sidering @ proposal that the plat~ form either endorse an amendment to give states the right to fix min. inlunn wages, maximum hours and establish standards of working c0n- ditions or, that the platform make Q declaration of principle to that end.
 White Warned Them
 William Alien White, Emp0riA editor, who Is the Kansas and Lane don representative on the republi. can platform committee, wrote an editorial admonition this week t0 the republican party that 1t "muse not let the democrats fire the fiESs
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06
ELY WILL BACK
 CHARLES HURLEY

Westfield, Mass, June 6-(Up)-- Former Governor Joseph B. Ely said today that endorsement of State Treasurer Charles F. Hurley as the democratic state conventions choice for governor "pleases me tremen- dously."
 Having great faith in his ability since first knew him." Ely said, 1T feel that this is Q splendid nomina- ton. By such 8 move the democracy of Massachusetts, follows the course charted by its founders and makes a choice which cannot fail to ap- peal to the voters of the commCn- wealth."
 Ely announced he would accept membership on the democratic state committee, to which he was elected at Springfield last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06
Final News Flashes
PILOT. OBSERVER LAND SAFELY

Syosset N. Y., June 6.-(UP)-The pilot and observer of an army plane from Mitchell field saved themselves by parachute when their machine, going into flat spin at 5000 feet, crashed south of Jericho turnpike today and was destroyed by fire within few minutes The pilot Delane Bailey, ordered Sergeant P. c. Smith to jump when the plane reached 1000 feet He himself remained at the controls trying to stop the spin until at 1000 feet he followed Smith over the side. Both men landed safely. The plane burst into flames the moment it hit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06
FRANCE ACTING TO RESCUE GOLD
Premier Blum Pays More Attention to Finances
 Than to Strike Crisis
BY RALPH HEINZEN

Copyright, 1936, By United PreSs)
 Paris, June 6 - (UP) - Premier Leon Blum took emergency action today to meet @ financial situation which was g greater threat than the strike of hundreds of thousands of his labor union followers - a threat to the currency. Twenty -four hours after his formal assumption of office, while financiers predicted that he might soon have to ask in- crease in the currency to the legal limit, Emile Labeyrie, foremost banking expert of the left wing coalition, was named governor of the Bank of France. Jean Tannery, the banks present governor, was named honorary governor. The move had been predicted in quar- ters familiar with the grave flnan- cial problem that faces the coun. try's first left wing government.
 Flight of Gold Serious
 The flight of gold had reached a serious point and the government was faced with the necessity for raising huge sums--so huge and so necessary that even the possi- bility of an effort to fund the American war debt anew and seek a Sl,OOO,00O,000 had been rumored.
 Labeyrie is counsellor to the court of accounts of the finance ministry and is Q vigorous partisan of the popular front.
 Blum took his action today just before he faced the chamber to deliver his ministerial declaration outlining his immediate policies and to seek a vote of confidence. One immediate policy is a reform of Bank of France methods.
 Ten Urgent Problems
 The ministerial declaration arl- nounced that the cabinet intended speedily to achieve it's legislative program, introducing bills early next week on 10 urgent problems, including labor reforms which
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06
BULLET LANDED IN SEWING ROOM Rifle Shot Fired Through Window of North Elm
 Street Project

As the WPA sewing room closed its doors today for reorganization" ard employment was thereby ended fop 70 local women, 1t was learned tl1et c shot had been fired into the workshop one day late last week, entering through a window and landing near Q chair which ordin- arlly would have been occupied by tho supervisor of the workrcolla Police confirmed the story of the shooting and admitted. that an Ail- vestigation had been underway since last week, but declined to dis- cuss details of the case, other than to say that new developments might Do expected in the next day or 50.
 The bullet is believed to have come from Q light rife and ape parently was fired from q roof-top or a window. Police have been seek ing to learn whether the shot was fired with intent to harm or wheth- CT 1t might have been stray bul- let or an accidental shot that ea- tered the sewing room.
 May Have the Woman
 The bullet either landed near or struck Q Brooklyn woman who works in the shop, The Democrat learned, Her name was not available but It was stated that she was not hurt, indicating that the force of the bul- let had been spent when 1t entered the sewing room. A report that Q second shot was later fired could not be confirmed.
 Reports of the shot entering the much discussed project room reach- ed The Democrat shortly after the incident, but the story was With- held to aid police in their irlvesti- gation. It was reported, today that an arrest might be made over the weekend.
 May Be No Connection
 It could not be learned whether or not the order to close the sewing
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06
JOS. T! FRANCIS
 HAS QUIT JAIL
Auto Dealer, Who Refused to Pay $I Fine Is
 Given Liberty

Joseph F. Francis, 36, of 48o Meadow street, local auto parts dealer who went to jail for 26- day term rather than pay 9l for a parking tag: left New Haven county jail late this morning after less than three days of Imprisonment, when Judge Edward Mascolo in city court suspended the remainder Of the martyrs" sentence. The judge ordered Francis freed after Attor- ney Perry GraicerStein, appearing on behalf of the man who'd rather go to jail than pay Q nickel of the fine," had asked that the case be recpened 50 that additional teSti. I1ony might be heard.
 Was Own Counsel
 The lawyer said that Francis who acted as his own counsel In court Wednesday, had not present. ed This strongest case" and that witnesses could be put on the stand to substantiate Francis declaration that 1t was "a spite case" This man Francis Is very stubborn" said Judge Mascolo, "but I think that he must have learned something. Rather than reopen the case I'll suspend the rest of his jail sen- tence."
 Refused Tag
 In court Wednesday, Patrolman Eli Boulanger testified that he had tagged Francis car for double parking on Meadow street the morning of May %. Francis refused to honor the tag and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On Wednesday Francis closed up his establishment and brought all his employees to the court with him to testify during q hectic session. Told that he could still pay q and settle the case, Francis loudly refused, and Judge Mascolo fined him Sl0 and costs, amounting in all to $26.S4. Francis refused to pay and announced his intention of going to jail. He went.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06
CLARK GABLE IS
 KNOCKOUT MAN

Hollywood, June 6-tUP)-ClarlE Gable. once famous for stirring the hearts of mcvie-going maidens earned himself c Hollywood reputa- ton as a boxer by knocking out Al- len pomeroy. former intercollegiate heavyweight boxing champion at Columbia university.
 The knockout occurred during filming of Q eeQuqnce in Gables current flicker. Tie actor was as- founded when pomercy went down for the count and spoiled the scene by rushing over to pick him up.
 Gable was reported walking around with e dazed lcck es he nut tered, @T knocked him out. ! really knorled him cl't. Gosh, this is ter xihIe".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06
Little Entente Meets
 To Decide On Policy
Their 48,OOO,OOO People Are Threatened in New
 European Crisis -Hapsburg on Austrian Throne May Cause Trouble
BY JULIUS KOEvER

NNVPyEABMN 4UOUD ny OnbGW GEUcDJ
 Bucharest, Roumania, June 6 - (UP) = Leaders of the Little En- tente nations - Jugoslavia, Czecho- slovakia and Roumania - met to- day to decide the policy of their 48,000, ,000 people in what threatened to be a new European crisis.
 Reports received in official quart CTS in Paris, Vienna and Budapest lent further strength to reports that a coup by which Otto Won Hapsburg might ascend the Austrian throne and denunciation of the Trianon treaty /by Hungary might be im- minerlt.
 Don't Like Hapsburg
 It is the declared policy of the Little Entente that accession of a Hapsburg to the throne in Austria would be automatic cause for com bined army mobilization.
 Even as the leaders met it was reported authoritatively in Vienna that Otto intended to leave his Stenockerzeel, Belgium, castle of exile, within two weeks for des- tination known to only 8 few ot his highest advisers.
 Vienna reported also that mon- archists were increasingly confident of Otto's early enthronement.
 The little entente conferees were further reused by the total lack of
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06

breaking par for the first since tte start of the tournament. He went out in 35, one under par, and COSi- tinued to play par-shattering golk. until the 18th where he took . ak, one over par.
 On the home hole, with . tre- mendous gallery looking on, he three-putted from 60 feet.
 The last hole was his only three putt green. If Ghezzi had Q little luck on the greens he would have obliterated par for the third success sive time. On i've greens his aps preach butts needed but to turn over but once more to fall in. Billy Burke, former champion, finished with 220.
 Never has the open field been sU punched. The leading group of 1S players was separated by only four strokes, IS by five, 22 by six, a by
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06
POLICE SEARCH
 FOR LOST GIRL

Attleboro, Mass, June 6-(UP)- Police of Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut today searched for Gertrude Mae Charette of Attleboro. 18-year-old Pembroke college freshman, missing more than 36 hours. The girls father, Frank J. Charette. told police last night that Gertrude. an only child, had telephoned Thursday that she would stay in Providence, R. T., to attend a Brown university fraternity party. She did not return home that night and did not attend classes yesterday at Pembroke. the women's college at Brown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06
BLACK LEGION HAD PLANNED MAYORS DEATH William VOisine Head of EcOrse Municipality Was
 to. Have Been Victim ONLY GRUDGE HE
 WAS CATHOLIC Two UnsOIved Murders May Now Be Traced
 to Legion Hands
BY JAMES c. AUSTIN United Press Staff COrrespOndent)

United Press Staff COrrespOndent)
 Detroit, June 6 -- (UP) = A confession by a Black Legion night rider that the hooded order attempted to murder the mayor of subur- ban Ecorse with dynamite turned the investigation of it's crimes toward almost for gotten but suddenly signifi- cant bombings today.
 At the same time discovery of a mans head in Q lonely gully at Cleveland, coupled with Q mysteri- ous tip to Cleveland police, indicated that two unsolved murders might be traced to legion executioners.
 Aides to Prosecutor Duncan 0. McCrea of Wayne County (Detroit) said Fred Gulley, one of eight men accused of flogging Robert Penlon, Q steel worker, revealed the plot against Mayor William voisine ot Ecorse.
 He Es Catholic
 The legions only grudge against Voisine, 0ulley said, was that he t a Roman Catholic. The Black so- ciety's avUwed mission was to "pro- tect" the nation against Catholics Jews, and Communists.
 Voisines home was dynamited several weeks ago. He reported to McCrea soon after the Black Le-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06
FUNERAL OF
 EDITOR SUNDAY

Topsfield, Mass, June 6-(UP)-- Funeral services will be held tomor- row for George Francis Dow, 68 historian, author, editor and curator of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities, who died Of heart disease yesterday.
 A native of Wakefield, N. H., he was responsible for the restoration of 20 famous old New England houses. O..
 In 1908 Dow became curator oi the Essex institute and served in that position for 20 years. He leaves a wife and two sisters.