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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-29
PAPERS SERVED
 ON CITY TODAY
Appeal From Alleged "Dis prOpOrtiOnate" Property
 Levies to Be Filed

Another appeal to the superlot court from alleged "disproportion- ate" assessment of property by tlan city will be filed in superior court within the next few days, papers having been served on the city to- day. The action is brought by Frank Calvo and Frank Lucian Calvo. owners of property at 320 South Main street.
 In the appeal, drawn by Attorney George Crocicchia, the owners state that last year they filled out 9 form for the city assessors and placed the value of their land on South Main street at $500 and building on the land at $6,O0O. The assessors, they claim placed a value of S3s300 on the land, but assessed the build- ing for $l4,800.
 The present appeal differs in c number of others taken recently in that 1t is not an appeal from a rul- ing by the board of relief, but an appeal directly from the assessors. It is based on Q statute which al- lows an appeal from alleged excess sive assessments within a year after taxes have been due.
 The Colonial Trust Co, acting il1 its own behalf and as trustee, re- gently filed l6 appeals from the board of relief's refusals to lower assessments. Several other similar appeals have been filed in superior court during the past several months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-29
Brooklyn Woman s Attempts Suicide

Mrs. BrOnis Banawlcx, of 085 North Riverside street, was in critical condition at Waterbury hospital early this afternoon after she had swallowed Q quantity of lysOl at her home. Found lying on the floor by her two children on their return from school this noon, Mrs. Banawicz was taken to the hos- pital after emergency treatment by Dr. Frank ). Hill.
 Dr. HiII said the woman had poured lysOl into a jug con- tainlng beer and had swallowed the mixture. She was uncOn- sciOus on his arrival at the house at 12:30 o'clock and he sent for the police ambulance, which took her to the hospital. Hospital authorities said her name was not yet on the dam ger list.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-29

Naugatuck, May 29.-The an- nuaI crOwning of the Children of Mary will take place Sunday evening at seven o'clock. Rev. Richard P. Morrissey, pastor, will enroll new members, while Rev. Francis Smith, Holy Ghost Mis- siOnary and former Waterburian, will deliver the sermon.
 Miss Bernice Neal, president, will do the crOwning. She will have Jamse ThurstOn and Sonny BertOthy as her train bearers. Her bridesmaids will be Helen Benson, Elizabeth Obranka, Anna Yesinskas and Mary Yesunas. Miss Anna Baukis will be the ban- ner bearer assisted by little Eileen Goggins, Helen Reilly, Cecile Tracy and Barbara ThurstOn. Catherine Hughes, e-president, and Eileen Healy, secretary, will assist in the enrolling of the new members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-29

Rev. Oscar Locke of the Oak vile Congregational church and Rev. A. A. Perry of the Mt. Olive A. M. E. Zion church will ex- change puIpits next Sunday even- ing at 7:4S o'clock. At the Zion church Sunday morning at 1O:45 o'clock the preacher will be Rev. A. A. Adjahoe of Keta, West Gold Coast, Africa. He was a delegate to the recent conference in Greensboro, N. C., and is super intendent of 2 school in Keta, Africa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-29

AlenFiy, Private Frank B. Hosey, Frank Sutton.
 Late Chiefs Grave
 Calvary cemetery: Chief Henry H. Heitman, Terrence J. Denehy, Pas quale Croce, Raoul Pronovost, Michael J. Conway, James Murphy, Harold Lynch, Captain John U. Mitchell, Lieutenant Edward J. Loughnlan, William F. McDonald, Michael D. Shea, John F. German. Naugatuck cemetery, Lawrence l.. Shea. Other graves in out of town cemeteries were those of Lieutenant William Squires, of Northampton, Mass, and Private James Delaney In Rhode Island.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-29
BOY PAINTS AT
 CIRCUS GROUNDS

Two minor accidents were report ed today as the aftermath of the circus on Thomaston avenue last night. Timothy Moriarty of Chest- nut avenue, reported to police that a balloon which he had bought for his small daughter exploded and set the child's dress afire shortly after 8 o'clock last night. The girl was uninjured. John Racicki, IS, of 20
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-29
PHONEMEN TO GET
 SERVICE BUTTONS

Three veteran employees of the Southern New England Telephone company will bc honored tonight at a testimonial banquet at Lakeside Tavern. They are Albin Anderson. who has been in the employ of the concern for 25 years. Eugene c. Dugan, a 30-year man, and James Barry who was recently retired after more than quarter of cen- tury of service.
 Service rings and buttons will be resented to the three veterans. Em- DIoyes of the Waterbury division as wen as other exchanges Of the tcle- phone company ill the state will at- tend he affair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-29
CROSBY FRESHMAN
 SPONSOR ASSEMBLY

The freshman class of Crosby high school presented a Memorial day program during the sixth period this morning in the assembly hall under the direction of Clarence |. Tappin of the faculty.
 The program included: America Gone stanza), The National Medley (songs of north and south), 4th period instrumental music class; Our Patriot Fathers, Sullivan. Glee Club group: Spirit of St. Louis, Her. furth; address, '. Christy Erk: Star Spangled Banner tone stanza).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-29

HOnOred Dead
 Following were the graves deco rated this morning: Riverside cemee tery, former-C Chief Samuel c. Snagg, Deputy Chief William Dodds, Cap tain Henry H. Hull, Captain George c. Doderer, Private Charles Kirsh- baum.
 Pine Grove cemetery: Private George Whitaker.
 New St. Joseph's cemetery: Pri- yates John H. Kennedy, John J. O'Reilly, Timothy Howard, Frank P. Ryan, Maurice P. Fitzgerald. James J. O'Connor, Martin A. O'Connor, John P. Broaderick, James J. Parker, John J. Kiely, William J. Brick, Maurice J. McGrath, Lieuten- ant Elmer J. Johnson, and Michael Kilbride. .
 old St. Joseph's cemetery: Cap tain Edward J. Kane, Captain John J. Moore, Lieutenant Edward Me-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-29
Graves of Bremen
 Found Desecrated
Committee Paying Memorial Day Visits Find Identi- fcatiOn Markers Missing Comrades Remembered

Graves of deceased members of the Waterbury Fire Department decorated today under the supervision of Chief Thomas Lynch Lieutenant Michael Faherty and Private Frank J. Moore As in the of war verans graves found in many to have had markers of Identification stolen or removed by vandals Families any deceased remen whose grave may have been over looked due to this circumstance urged to get in touch with one the committee members immediately
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-29
FROZEN SPRINGS"
 TITLE OF LECTURE

Rev. waights O. Henry. IT,. assist ant pastor of the Bunker Hill Con- greeational church. will preach on "Fr0zen Springs" at the II o'clock Sunday morning services. At 70 a. m. the church school will be coEl- ducted and Sunday evening At ' o'clock the Young Peoples society wlIl meet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-29
Our Fello1U Citizens 2

Former NOtre Dame Academy Student Becomes Star in Cinema World -RosaInd Russell Native of Waterbury Destined for Greater Laurels in Hollywood -One of Seven ChiIdren-Studied and Worked Diligently for Success
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-29

Bethany on a charge of speeding and will be arraigned tonight in Bethany town court. Isle is eEla- ployed at local factory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-29

Lounsbury vaenue, was treated at Waterbury hospital for a slight lac- eration sustained when he fainted on the Thomaston avenue grounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-29
ISLE ARRESTED

Louis Isle, of Fern Circle, this city, was arrested last night in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-29

It cost $500 per ton a year to haul an elevated dailway var.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-20
RESCUERS WORK
 WITH COURAGE
Men Labored Every Sec end to Get Down to Two
 Who Are Alive
By LAUGHLIN F. ~UgssAghsGHAM,

By LAUGHLIN F. "Uq HAM Copyright, 193s. by United rressJ
 Moose River, N. S.. April 20-tUP) Mine Manager F. D. Henderson shortly before noon today said he hoped rescue diggers could reach the entombed men in the Moose River gold mine very shortly.
 Three hundred men worked like mad today in a crumbling, perilous sh, ' in one last desperate effort to rel. .l two Toronto mine owners rap idly dying of cold and exposure after more than seven days Imprisonment Al feet beneath the surface.
 One of the three men who was trapped a week ago Sunday night Herman B. Magill, already was dead In the cavernous and wet under ground prison.
 Hurry, Hur. Is Cry
 Through an iron pipe driven from the surface into the mine. the other two, Dr. D. A. Robertson and AL fred Scading, begged the rescuers: Tn the name of God, hurry, hurry"
 The doctor, able only too well to diagnose his own possible fate, feared he and Scadding could last only 8 few hours longer. Rising water in the mine added to the perils of exposure.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-20
PROF. EMERITUS
 OF WESLEYAN

Middletown, Conn, April 20-U P)--Prof, William Arthur Heidel, Wesleyan University faculty member since 1905, will become emeritus in June, the board of trustees an- nounced today.
 Author of several classical books, he graduated from central Wesleyan College in 1888 and in 1891 received his M. A. degree. He received the degree of Ph. D. at the University of Chicago in 1895: L. H. D. at Illi- nois Wesleyan in 1929 and Il. D. at Central Wesleyan in the same year. From 1888 to 1890 he studied at the University of Berlin, returning to this country to become acting pro- lessor of Latin in Illinois Wesleyan University. He served there until 1894. The following year he became a fellow in Greek at the University of Chicago and the next year served there as docent in ancient philo- sophy. In 1896 he became professor of Latin at Iowa, now Grinnall College, in 1896.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-20
WENDEL KIDNAP
 STORY IS UPHELD
Martin SchIOssman COn- fessed to His Part-De-
 trOit Men Involved
Ry FRED MYERS

United Press Staff Correspondent
 New York. April 20-(UP)-Dis- trict Attorney William P. x. Geo. ghan of Kings county sought an im- mediate indictment today of Martin Schlossman, 30, confessed partici- pant in the Kidnapping of Paul H. Wendell which furnished one of the last sensations of the Lindberg kid- naping case. He indicated guardedly that his investigation of Wendel's abduction was pointing toward New Jersey politicians as accomplices Of the abductors. The grand jury, he said, might indict "one, two, three or more" persons today. Attorney General David T. Wilentz of New Jersey made an appointment to con- fer with Geoghan today here.
 Suspects In Detroit
 Police activities indicated that one or two men identified by Wendell from photographs as Schlossman's accomplices were under arrest or observation in Detroit. Four detec- tives flew there in chartered plane. Geoghan refused to discuss their errand, but police at Brooklyn head
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-20
CONN. COP. WILL MEET. TONIGHT

Hartford, Conn, April 20-(UP)- With presidential candidates not factors, Connecticut republicans will meet in caucuses tonight to elect delegates to the state conven- ton here May 5 and 6, when dele gates to the national convention in Cleveland. June 9. will be chosen.
 Connecticut's delegation to the Cleveland convention is practically certain to leave uninstructed. There has been no campaigning for presi- dental candidates here. George w. Hull, Burlington. Borah leader in state, has remained silent, main- taining the states 10 delegates might be corralled for the Idahoan on the basis of the latters showing m prl- maries of other states. more readily than by a state pre-convention cam Ipaign.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-20
BRITISH THREAT
 AGAINST ITALY
May Act Independently If Peace Plan of League
 Fails to Act
BY WALLACE CARROLL

lCOpyrlgnt 1850 Dy Unltcu TTcSS)
 Geneva, April 2o-UP)---Great Britain warned the League of Ma tions today that If 1t fails to settle Italy's war against Ethiopia. Britain may have to take independent ac- tion against Italy.
 In an ominous speech to a special session of the league coun- cil, Anthony Eden. British foreign secretary, said Britain is ready to consider new economic and finan- cial sanctions against Italy, and that existing sanctions must be maintained.
 His speech followed one by Baron Pompeo Aloisi of Italy in which he said Italy demands complete dom- ination over Ethiopia as the price of an armistice. Wolde Marian, for Ethiopia, insisted on immediate en- forcement of. military penalties against Italy.
 Duty of League
 Tt Is our manifest duty as mem- bers of the league" Eden said, "at least to maintain existing economic and financial sanctions |. in addition to the action under Article l6 (the punitive article), which al ready has been taken, his ma1esty's government are ready to consider new economic and financial sanc- tions."
 Joseph Paul. -Boncour of France
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-20
DEAD ATTORNEY
 WIDELY KNOWN

Toronto. Ont. April 20-tUP)- Herman Russell Magill, 90, Toronto lawyer who died in the Moose River gold mine. where he had been trapped with two companions was widely known here.
 His two daughters. Patricia, 9, and Joyce, g. were not told of their fathers death. Mrs. Magill is at the mine.
 Magill three months ago dissolved his investment colinsellors partner ship here to devote his attention to the Moose River property which he purchased last November with Dr. D. F.. Robertson. Toronto surgeon, also trapped in the mine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-20
MAY ROBSON HAD
 HER BIRTHDAY

Hollywood, April 2O-(U.P0-May Robson, the screens grand old lady" had birthday yesterday, her Fist, which found her "sprightly as a kitten" and making plans to keep working until she is 100.
 You know" she confided, T ex- pect to return to the stage soon. My career is just beginning. I'm go- ing to work until I'm 100."
 Among Miss Robson's ambitions is a desire to fly an airplane and make another return to the stage because everybody is doing that now"
 She expected to go to England soon for a film engagement and then return here for several pictures.
 Scores of friends dropped in at her West Hollywood home to help celebrate her birthday, bringing birds for her aviary and a variety of other gifts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-20
ITALIAN ARMIES
 RUSH FORWARD
Many Columns Pushing Ahead toMake Clean=Up
 of All Opponents
By HENRY T. GORRELL

NCUpyilbht I0oV ny OhsCu AbSSSJ
 Rome, April 20.-(UP)-Italian armies pressed forward in half a dozen columns in Ethiopia today to crush the last resistance of Emperor Halle Selassie's warriors and end the war. Three columns moved from the north toward Addis Ababa and the vital Addis Ababa- Djibouti railway. As many more moved northward' through southeastern Ethiopia toward the Harar-Jijigar area, last defended portion of the country, and the railway farther east. As they advanced an en- thusiastic Italian populace prepared to make holiday tomorrow, on the occasion of Rome's 2,689tth birth day, and celebrate the victories in East Africa and--diplomatically-at the league of nations capital at Geneva.
 Colonial Power In View
 Premier Benito Mussolini showed every sign of determination to make of his victory over Ethiopia turn ing point that would make Italy a first class Colonial power and one which--after defying Great Britain and its might-would take full place in Europe as a key nation. Rumors of every sort pervaded the capital.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-20
HITLER PROMOTES
 FIGHTING CHIEFS

Berlin, April 20-(UP)-Fuehre' Adolf Hitler, observing his 47tt birthday, promoted the chiefs of the fighting services today.
 Gen. Werner Won Blomberg, wal minister, was made field marshal
 Gen. Werner Won Fritsch, chief of army staff, was made Colonel General of the army.
 Admiral Erich Raeder, chief of navy staff, was made General-Ad- miral of the navy.
 Hermann Goering, secretary of aviation, was named Colonel-Gen- eral of the air force.
 Hitler ordered that Fritsch and Raeder, as active commanders of the army and navy, should have rank equal to that of cabinet ministers though they will still be subordinate like Goering, to Blomberg as war minister and commander in chief of the combined armed forces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-20
Boston Batting Rally Defeats Washington
After the Capital Team Had Batted Into Lead in Eighth Red Sox Came Back in Ninth to
 Cop Nice Victory

Boston, April 20-CUP)-A three run rally in the ninth inning topped off by Heinie Manushs triple en- abled the Boston Red Sox to edge out the Washington Senators, 6-5, this morning in the first game of a Patriots day double header.
 The victory gave Boston undis- puted possession of first place.
 A single and g walk coupled with Buddy Myers error, Crafner's run producing fly and Manush's triple gave the Sox the margin of victory with two down after the Senators had come from behind.
 Ed Linke started on the mound for Washington but was forced to give way to Jack Russell after putting the tying run on the bags.
 Up to the eighth the game had de- veloped into a pitchers duel between Rube Walberg. Sox left-hander, and Linke, who had helped his own cause along with tying home run in the seventh.
 Boston opened the scoring in the second. Werber was safe on Bluege's tumble and stole second. Rick Fer rell singled him home with the first of his three hits.
 Jimmy Foxx, double and Werber's single put the Sox two up in the fourth and FoXx' second home run of the season over the left field wall made it run No. 3 for Boston.
 Walberg blanked the Senators until the sixth frame when Bluege walked and was forced by Myer.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-20
HIRAM BINGHAM
 BOOM STARTED
Plan to Drop Higgins of Coventry-New London
 Is Back of Move
BY GEORGE R. MORRIS, JR. limited Press Staff CorrespOndent)

BY GEORGE R. MORRIS, JR.
 United Press Staff CorrespOndent) New London, Conn.,, April DO (UP)-A drive to send former United States Senator Hiram Bing- ham, Salem, back to Washington with seat in the House of Repre- sentatives has begun in the second congressional district.
 Backed by New London county leaders and prominent republicans in Middlesex and Windham counties, the former senior senator is said to be willing to make fight for the nomination, 8 drive against the re- nomination of the present congress- man Dr. William l.. Higgins of Cov- entry was started some months ago by World War veterans, whose ire he aroused by voting against pay ment of the bonus. This was in creased by Father Coughlin groups who diSliked his maneuverS on the Frazier-Lemke bill. He was alleged to have signed a petition to bring 1t onto the floor of the house and then to have withdrawn his signature.
 Republicans in New London and Windham counties were reported opposed to Higgins renomination but were matched by Maj. John Buckley, Holland county leader, and the late Elwyn T. Clark, Higganum Middlesex county leader, who back ed Higgins. MT. Clark recently died.
 A month ago former Lieut.. Gov. Ernest E. Rogers, John M. Mallon, Jr., both of New London and Ray mond F. Gates, Willimantic were re- ported seeking the nomination. Then
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-20
BRONX PEOPLEI IN
 FEAR OF MANIAC

New York, April 20-(UP).-- Hundreds of thousands of persons feared today that their homes, old wood staircased tenements, might become funeral pyres. Police sought frantically an alcohol pyromaniac they believed responsible for five fires within small area of the thickly populated Bronx.
 Although no lives were lost the constant threat of Q fire that might take a heavy death toll in one of the outmoded buildings terrorized the section. Most of the residents are either on relief or WPA rolls.
 Tracing the meagre clues avail able from Sunday mornings fires, police pictured the man they hunt ed. He was believed to be the most dangerous type of incendiary-one who probably drinks heavily on Sat- urday nights, pay day, and gets the fire itch" only while drunk. It is quite probable, according to authori- ties, that when sober he is a re- spectable quiet-living man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-20
Final Nelvs Flashes
LEAGUE APPEALS TO ITALY

Geneva, April 20.-(UP)-The council of the league of nations. after receiving warning from Britain that she might have to take inde- pendent action against Italy if the league fails to end the Ethiopian war, decided tonight to ad- dress supreme appeal to Italy. The appeal would urge Rome to make peace, limiting that Italy's support is necessary to Europe in view of the danger to peace from Germany. The coun- cil virtually agreed to adopt resolution appeal ing to Italy to make peace like good member of the league, in view of "the present circum- stances which require the collaboration of all na- tions"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-20

with close 10 SloO,UOU ln cash on hand in the Merchants Trust Co receivership, there exists at least a possibility that depositors of the closed bank may receive another 10 per cent dividend. Cash on hand includes $86, ,84985 in the commercial department and $62,189.53 in the savings department. Claims of sav- ings depositors total $1,038, CELIA, while claims of general depositors amount to $434, ,28451.
 Naugatuck Bank
 The report for the Naugatuck Bank & Trust Co.,, offers grounds for the hope that the receivership can soon be brought to close, for the assets are all in easily dispos- able form. Against claims of $70,- 99703,, of which $52, 2,862.92 is in sav- ings claims, there is cash on hand of more than $28,o00, while stocks and bonds are valued at more than $26,000.
 In the commercial department of the Merchants Trust Co.,, cash on hand October was $77,844.5l. Re- ceipts during the six months were $2l ,899.45, while disbursements were $12,894.85, leaving cash now on hand of $86, 6,849.85.
 In the Merchants savings depart ment, cash on hand six months ago was $42, ,1O8.52. Receipts since octo- Der totalled $40,255.1S. and expendi- lures were $20,167.17. This leaves on hand the total of $62, ,189.53.
 Assets october 1st
 Assets October 1 were $l 1862, ,559.35, which, with income of $43,894.70, came to $1, ,aO6, ,454.05. Payments and losses were $l64, ,443.66, leaving as- sets at $1,742,0l0.39.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-20
FLOODS IMPROVE
 SOIL TEXTURE

New Haven, Conn, April 20-UP) Although having made little dif- ference in the fertility of Connecti- cut soil, the recent floods in Con- necticut have improved the texture of the soils, pr. M. F. Morgan. chief of the soils department at the Con- necticut agricultural experiment station at New Haven says. While an extensive survey has not beer completed. observations in Cromwell Portland and Windsor indicate conditions m other sections.
 Dr. Morgan says i5,000 acres were inundated, more than ever before An average of one-half inch Of sedi- ment was left in most places but Il increased to asn inch in certain sec' tons.