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Evening star., 1936-01-20
COMEDY IN COURT,
BUT NO DECISION
Crowd Disappointed by Failure to
Hear 7. V. A. Ruling
Gets Laugh.

~ the Associated Press.
A big crowd was disappointed today
by the Supreme Courts failure to rule
on the constitutionality Of T. v. A.
but 1t witnessed q rare comedy.
For the first time in the memory
Of court attendants the solemn pro-
ceedings got on to q false start-all
because of q mistake in signals.
Digntfied T. E. Waggaman. court
crier, raped sternly as the big hand
on the clock neared twelve. Every
body stood, as custom dictates, for
the entrance of the court.
Ordinarily the justices then file in
while Waggaman majestically an
nounces them.
But nothing happened. After a
moment Waggaman announced with
embarrassment that they pushed the
wrong button" He took his seat.
A roar Of laughter shattered the
usual quiet Of the court room as the
crowd at down. Soon again all was
decorum q the justices hled slowly in.
Evening star., 1936-01-20
RULING ON 7. y. A..
AGAIN IS DELAYED
Supreme Court Recesses
for Two Weeks After
Brief Session.
RIlVIETIN
BULLETIN

Tne supreme COuTt GOudy oT.
dered into immediate effect its
decisions that the A. A. A. act was
unconstitutional and that $780,
100000 of processing taxes i'm
pounded in Federal courts must
be returned to the taxpayers.
BY the Associated Press.
The Supreme Court adjourned for
two weeks today without passing on
the validity of the Tennessee Valley
Authority act.
The adjournment was taken after
the court has been in session only
II minutes. during which time several
lesser decisions were handed down.
One of these upheld lower court
decision that the act of Congress bar
ring payment Of obligations in gold
applied to transactions between nom
residents of the United States.
Throng Disappointed.
Failure to hand down the T. v. A.
decision disappointed a distinguished
throng that had gathered early in
the expectation that this last New
Deal case ready for action would be
ruled on
An hour before the time set for the
court to meet the Government had
asked the high tribunal for rehear-
ing on its decision giving to professors
the 5000, 100000 impounded by in
junction suits against the A. A. A.
taxes
In the case of eight Louisiana rice
millers ruled on last Monday, the i'm
pounded taxes we're ordered returned
on the ground they were unconstitu-
tional in the first place.
The request for new hearing was
based on the pay first and litigate
later" principle. which the court ap-
parently had rejected in It's decision
The taxes in question had never
reached the Treasury.
The Government also filed today q
brief seeking dismissal of the suit filed
by Gov. Eugene Talmadge of Georgia
challenging constitutionality OF the
Bankhead cotton control act. Anoth-
er suit against the Bankhead act had
been dismissed by the court last Mon
(See COURT, Page ~
Evening star., 1936-01-20
BY LINCOLN ELLSWORTH.
BY Radio to The Star.

ABOARD THE ROYAL RESEARCH
SOCIETY SHIP DISCOVERY II. in
the Bay of Whales. Antarctica The
greatest contribution to our success
full trarsantarctic flight was the won-
derful performance of my airplane.
The Polar Star. and the fuel and oil
which has served us so Splendidly
throughout a great variety Of condi-
tions
In check up or our total load
when we left Dundee Island. we found
it to tota about 5000 pounds. Ac-
tually We refrained from summing the
total before we left tor fear that, find
ing the load overweight, we might be
inclined to reduce It. But the Polar
Stars engine took IN the power from
the efficient fuel and lifted us clear of
the snow in less. than a half mile run.
Evening star., 1936-01-20
SENATE PASSAGE
Of BONUS IS SEEN
IN SESSION TODAY
"Baby Bond" Compromise
Approval Is Expected Be-
fore Adjournment.
KING AMENDMENT
MEETS WITH DEFEAT
Utah Senator Expresses Hope
President Will Not Act Fa.
vorably on Measure.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Movement to pay bonus to
American Veterans OF World War
has been issue OF national politics
since early 1S20s.
In 1922 Harding Uetoed bonus
legislation. In 1924, oUer Coolidge
peto, Congress authorized adjusted
compensation certificates, due in
1915. In 1927 and 1881 legisld-
ton authorizing borrowing on 1945
ualue OF certificates ,0as passed.
Last year Senate narrowly upheld
Roosevelt ueto of bill for immediate
cash payment
On January 10 House passed
nc1p bill for cash payment. On
January IA Senate Finance Com
mittee approved measure for pay
ment in baby bonds. Last Sdtur-
day the Senate defeated amend
ment requiring pay-oG in net0 cur
rency.
Evening star., 1936-01-20

PHILADELPHIA, January 20 R.-
Tugs today floated the steamer City
of Camden. which went aground yes
terday in the Delaware near Penns-
grove. N. j., with 10 passengers aboard.
the passengers were removed safely
last night. Poor visibility, because OF
snow and sleet and lashing wind
was blamed for the accident.
Evening star., 1936-01-20
"UNFIT," MAN NOW "a
BY the Associated Press.

TAUNTON, Mass, January 20 B.-
Taunton man, twice refused enlist
ment In the Union Army in the Civil
War because doctors thought him too
weak to carry a knapsack, yesterday
celebrated his oath birthday anniver-
Sary.
He was Truman Dean, who said he
has never had q serious illness.
Evening star., 1936-01-20

By the Associated Press.
PARIS. January 20.-Friends Of
Premier Laval said today the govern
ment leader would submit the resig-
nation of himself and his cabinet to
President Lebrun Wednesday. after
the premier's return from Geneva.
They said the premier refused to
be lied to the Chamber (of Deputies)
for sacrifice" on a vote OF confidence
and that he would refuse to attempt
to form a new cabinet.
Former Premier Pierre-Etienne
Flandin now is mentioned as a posi-.
BILE choice for the premiership, al
though the offer of the post to
Radical Socialist is considered In some
circles to be more likely.
A complete Radical Socialist cabinet
would be the first non-coalition min
istry since February 7, 1884.
Frances leaders, meanwhile, Strove
to keep collapse of Laval's government
(See LAVAL, Page ~
Evening star., 1936-01-20
FATAL FALL PROBED
Woman Found Dead Four Stories
Below Friends Room.

MIAMI. Fla, January 20 R).-An
inquest into the fatal plunge OF Mrs.
Charlotte Chapman. 38-year-old beau
tician, was tentatively called by Peace
Justice Thomas s. Ferguson for to-
morrow
Investigators learned Mrs. Chap
man, who came here two weeks ago
from Jersey City, N. j., disappeared
from the hotel room Of friends early
yesterday and her body was found on
the sidewalk four stories below.
The body is to be sent tonight to
Jersey City for burial,
Evening star., 1936-01-20
Pioneer Race Pilot Dies.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla, January 20
N0.-Earl H. Kiser. so. pioneer auto
mobile race pilot. died here yesterday.
The body was sent to Dayton, Ohio.
last night for burial.
Evening star., 1936-01-20
Guard Killed From Ambush.

SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFTE,
Canary Islands. January 20 (R.-An
assault guard was killed and three
others wounded today when the
patrol was fired upon from ambush.
Their assailants escaped.
Evening star., 1936-01-20

(Copyright, 1885. by the Associated Press
SANDRINGHAM. England. January
20.-King George v, propped up IN
bed. signed today document setting
up a Council of State to assume most
of the royal duties during his majes-
tvs grave illness and heart weakness.
The sovereign's Privy Council sum-
moned from London. met in an apart
ment adjoining the royal sick room
and appointed the members OF the
Council of State, while the 70-year-old
King entered a possibly decisive stage
Of his sickness.
1t was offlcially stated that the
Council of State consists OF Queen
Mary and the four royal sons, the
Prince OF Wales and the Dukes OF
York, Gloucester ard Kent.
Privy Council in Session.
The appointment of the Council Of
State followed special meeting OF the
Privy Council! in the sitting room ad-
Joining the Kings chamber.
To attend the Privy Council session.
Ramsay Macdonald, lord president of
the council, and other members had
come from London this morning.
In accordance with constitutional
procedure, the door between the sit
ting room and the sick room was open
with a member of the council stand
ing at the portal so that the monarch
was able to hear the voices of the con-
ferees in the next room.
At the end Of the brief Privy Coun-
Gil session, Lord Dawson of Penn,
physician in ordinary to the King,
himself q member of the council
took the state paper to the royal
bedside, gave the monarch a pen
and stood silently while the royal sig
nature was written.
The paper, bearing the signature,
George, R. L." then was handed to
Sir Maurice Hankey, secretary of the
council, who was charged with taking
1t to London.
Counselors Named Officially.
The official statement of the names
Of the counselors was announced
from the Privy Council offices IN
London as follows:
His Majesty, the King, at coun-
Gil held in Sandringham this morn
ing. appointed counselors of state.
Those so appointed are:
'Her Majesty, the Queen.
III. r. H., the Prince of Wales.
II. r. H., the Duke of York.
III. r. H.. the Duke of Gloucester.
III. R. H., the Duke of Kent.
"There were present at the council
the Archbishop of Canterbury. the
lord chancellor. the lord president
of the council, Lard Dawson of Penn.
Lord Wigram and the home secretary.
"Sir Maurice Hankey. in attendance
as clerk of the council"
The royal prerogatives thus all re-
main within the hands of the men,
bers of the royal family.
The appointment of the council de-
parted from the procedure Of two
previous instances during the Kings
reign when members of the cabinet
have been named, together with the
Queen and other of the Kings family.
The Prince of Wales and the Duke
of York were in attendance at
sandringham today They arrived by
airplane from London, landing at an
airport miles away and driving to
Sandringham house Immediately.
An official bulletin by the Kings
physicians, timed Gas am. 4:45 an I,
Eastern standard time), said:
THE King has had more restful
night. There is no substantial change
to record in his majesty's condition"
It was learned authoritatively that
the monarch slept several hours dur
ing the night and that despite a grave
(See GEORGE, Page ~
Evening star., 1936-01-20
BULLETIN.

The Senate today passed the
baby bond soldiers bonus bill.
The vote was "A TO 16.
Evening star., 1936-01-20
LAVAL MAY RESIGN.
IN LEAGUE FIGHT.
Premiership Expected to Go
to Radical Socialist
Foe.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
At head OF coalition government.
Frances Premier Lapdl has spent
anxious tUo months trying to re-
tain support of all factions. Fight
to saue franc helped cause with
Radical Socialist group. but poll
cies in Italian Ethiopian c0ntro-
uersy haze precipitated much crit
iciSm.
Edouard Ddladier, successor to
Herriot as leader OF Radical So
cialists, was among those caught
in whirlpool OF Stauisky scandal,
as he headed French cabinet for
tew days after Premier Chautemps
resigned in face OF accusations OF
completely in scandal. Doumergue
succeeded Daladier in early Febru-
dry, 1894, and no Uh0lly Radical
Socialist cabinet has been in power
since.
Evening star., 1936-01-20
HOFFMAN NEARS
POLITICAL CRISIS
Legislature Meets Tonight
for First Time Since Re-
prieve Was Granted.

BACKGROUND
Neuer defeated in political COM
petition. Harold G. HOFFMAN. noD
GoDernor OF NeiU Jersey, frequently
has been mentioned as potential
national leader OF Republicans.
Last Thursday, after seperdl
months OF actiue interest in case.
he granted 3O-day reprieUe to
Bruno Hduptmann, scheduled to
die on following day for kidnapping
and killing OF Lindbergh baby.
Immediately, accusations OF pOliti-
cal Vaccinations in case reached
Gilman, Impeachment threats Dere
heard and eUen friends admitted
political future of Hoffman pas
placed in balance.
Since conviction last February,
Hauptmann's appeals hare been
rejected by all judicial authorities.
BY the Associated Press.
TRENTON, N. j., January 20.-1i
the Lindbergh murder case is to be-
come a political foot ball, there will
oe opportunity tonight for the kick
off.
The Legislature, Republican con-
trolled, but possessed of a lively
Democratic minority, meets for the
first time since Gov Harold G. Hoff
man granted Bruno Richard Haupt-
mann a 30-day reprieve. and for the
first time since as "impeach Hoff-
man" demand was published in
Trenton newspapers.
Hoffman's political foes are frank
ly upsa tree in their efforts to learn
what may have been behind the
Governor in his almost solitary stand
in the case.
A legislative move against the Gov
ernor. his foes realized from his for
NAL def Of impeachment proceedings
might encounter a demand by the
Governor for investigation of the
course of other State authorities.
Wilentx ON Vacation.
As the days of Hauptmann's res.
pite from the electric chair passed
another figure in the case made ready
to leave the State First Col. Charles
(See HAUPTMANN. Page g.
Evening star., 1936-01-20
HULL MAY SHIELD
SECRETS IN QUIZ
Hits Unauthorized DiscIos-
ures-Nye Rejects Cough
Inns Arms Probe Funds.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Senate committee Investigation
OF profits in munitions industry
started in 1884 After Summer OF
undercouer probing. committee
held hearings in Fall.
Last Summer committee mem
bers Joined in last-minute driUe to
force neutrality legislation through
Congress, cited some OF findings in
arguments for need OF law limit
ing maritime commercial activities.
Seeking to proue such activities
Uere greatly responsible for bring
ing America into World War, COM
mittee this Winter called J. P. Nor
gan and associates, developed story
OF extensive dealings. Reflections
upon former President Wilson
brought quick political reaction,
hoWeper, as tho Democrats quit
committee tohile ttoo others as
sailed Chairman Nye, North Da-
kota Republican. on Senate floor.
Evening star., 1936-01-20
BY Wireless to The Star.

BY Wireless to The Star.
An implied warning was given the
Senate Munitions Committee by Sec
retary Hull today that the State De-
partment may discontinue making its
confidential files available unless the
committee respects condolences i'm
posed by them.
Without referring to the committee
by name, the Secretary read state
ment at his press conference
He emphasized the files of the de-
(See MUNITIONS, Page A.
Evening star., 1936-01-20
Decisive Stage of Illness Is
Expected Tonight-Action
Follows Privy Councillors
Session.
RESTFUL NIGHT ENJOYED
BY STRICKEN MONARCH
Fresh Supply of Oxygen Is
Brought to Sandringham to
Stimulate Weakening Circula-
tion-Empire Eagerly Awaits
Further News on His Condition.
BULLETIN.

BULLETIN.
copyright, 1895. by the Associated PressD
SANDRINGHAM, England. jan
uary 20.-Oxygen was administered
to the sinking King George V to-
day and his physicians announced
his strength to be diminishing.
Evening star., 1936-01-20
Grounded Steamer Floated.

(See MUNITIONS, Page A.
Evening star., 1936-01-20

w 111A Z x11JxVs
10 3 Weather Bureau Forecast)
Fair tonight and tomorrow: lowest tenn
perature tonight about Is degrees. rising
temperature tomorrow. Gentle winds.
Temperatures-Highest 80, at noon
yesterday: lowest. "a. at $50 am. today.
Full report on page A-9.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-24
Recommends Sanitary
Districts For Service
New Legal Provisions Permit Small Towns to Unite
for Health Protection Efficient Results Noted

to some preventable cause like scar
let wever. smallpox, high infant and
maternal. 1t has also been found
that when an inexperienced or I'M
trained health officer carries in the
work on fee basis the financial
powers of the town often strenu-
ously object to paying his bill.
Efficient Results
Full-time service brings efficient
results to community. DR.. Osborn
declared. The trained health Of
ficer has the foresight to plan for
prevention Of dieease mefore 1t &C.
GUS instead of taking care of the
emergency when 1t arises. Plonning
means protective public health work
and Is far cheaper and more effect
i've than fighting the results that
occur form lack Of such planning
The officer studies :-lombidity and
mortality rates to follow the rise and
fall Of disease and death. He takes
steps to guard school children from
the spread Of disease. He checks, on
food supplies and sanitary conditions
In retail establishments. His aim at
all times Is to guard the health Of
the community. He keeps the public
of the town well informed, seeks
their cooperation and is assured of
their support.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-24
Scout Council Enrolls l 100 New Members
Youthful Trio
Face Trial On
Theft Charges
George Schuster, l9, Re-
turned From Phildael-
phia Yesterday

George Schuster, 10, of
Middlebury road, who was
returned here yesterday
from Philadelphia, where he
completed a jail term for
theft of an automobile, was
given a continuance to Tues
day when arraigned in city
court today. Judge Edward
Mascolo set bonds at $4,000.
Schuster will be arraigned to-
gether with william Walker, 20, Of
Washington street, and Edward
Root, 81, Of Grandview avenue,
police charging the trio with being
involved in a series OF car thefts
here last spring. The trio Is alleged
to have Is automobiles or more.
The cases Of Walker and Root have
been under continuance and the two
have been free on bonds, pending
the release Of Schuster from jail.
Freed yesterday in Philadelphia,
Schuster was taken into CUSTODY
Immediately by Lieutenant-Detec-
tive william Pollard Of this city.
He waived extradition and was
brought back to Waterbury to face
traial.
Police say they sought the trio
last spring after cars were stolen
from central parking places In the
city. Walker was arrested In Wash
ington. Conn.,, by State Trooper
John Donovan, while a companion
fthe youth escaped. Root was
arrested shortly afterward IN this
city by Lieutenant Pollard. Schus-
ter was arrested, according to police,
on a car theft charge in Philade!-
phia.
Chief Inspector Joseph Stevens
alleges that the trio, after stealing
cars, drove them to a secluded place
in Middlebury, and then stripped
them of accessories, equipment ana
contents.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-24
POSTPONE CASE
FOR ONE MONTH
Accused Naugatuck Oper-
atOr of Auto Faces Long
Delayed Arrangement

A case which has been listed on
the city court docket since Septem-
Der was continued again today, this
time for more than a month. The
case is that Of George Fleck, SO,
of 174 Scott street, Naugatuck
charged with operating an automo-
bile while under the influence Of
liquor.
Fleck was arrested in mid Sep
TENDER, and the case has been con-
tinued numerous times since then.
This morning 1t was postponed till
Jan. q, 1887.
Edward Reynolds, SO, of 1856 West
Main street, charged with operating
while under the influence, received
a continuance to Jan. 4.
John j. Calvin, 80, of 802 West
Main street, charged with breach Of
peace, received days continuance.
william Kenealey, 40, OF Danbury,
charged with reckless driving,
gained a continuance to the 18th.
Francis e. Fischer, 48, OF TAO
North Main street, charged with
breach Of the peace, was sentenced
to 30 days In Jail.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-24
FALLING TIMBERS
AWAKE CHINESE
Laundrymen Driven From
Quarters in Early Morn
ing Blaze

An overheated stove was blamed
by the fire 'YnarshaPs office today
for fire which early this morning
swept through the second and third
stories Of building at 154 East
Main street, owned by Mayor Frank
Hayes. Firemen were at the scene
for considerable period OF time
battling the blaze In the structure,
which is next to the Garden build
ing, scene Of q damaging blaze IN
which several firemen were injured
two years ago.
Private George Conlon, OF the
Baldwin street engine house, SUI
fered severe decorations OF the
hand this morning when he was
struck by flying glass. He was treat
ed at st. Mary's hospital.
Six pieces of fire apparatus an
swered the alarm. which was sent
in when falling timbers from the
second floor awakened three Chi
nese sleeping In laundry on the
ground floor. The three Chinese es-
capped uninjured. The second and
third floors of the building were
Quilted. and the first floor was con-
siderably damaged. Water damage
affected the two adjoining build
ings, housing the Strand hotel and
the Garden theater.
Fire Marshal Lahey and staff an
nounced an overheatec stove as the
cause Of the blaze after completing
their investigation. begun while the
fire was still In progress.
Policemen herded the large crowd
of spectators to zone OF safety
while the firemen battled the
flames. The fire was brought under
control after an hour but the fire.
men had to remain at the scene
for q long period after that.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-24
BIBLE CLASS TO
HEAR 5. A. HEAD
Hugo Wiberg to Speak
Sunday at St. Paul's
(. M. E. Meeting

Commander Hugo Wiberg of the
Salvation Army will address men,
bers of the Everyman's Bible class OF
st. Paul's Methodist Episcopal
church next Sunday, 1t was an
nounced this morning by Charles
Rietdyke.
A resolution of appreciation of the
efforts OF Rev. william v. Dickin-
son, pastor, who leaves next month,
was adopted ut the last meeting.
1t follows:
Whereas: For more than three
and one-half years Rev. william v.
Dickinson has been pastor of ST.
Paul's M. e. church OF Waterbury.
Connecticut. and a loyal friend of
the Everyman's Bible Glass Of this
church. serving both with fidelity
and efficiency. be It resolved that In
recognition Of the fine spirit and
hearty endeavor which were prompt
ed by his zeal for God and the
church. we extend to Brother Dick
inson q vote Of thanks and apprecia-
ton for his work among us and ex-
press our continued interest In him
wherever he may 60.
Signed: Allen Upton. president:
Ernest, Hallenberg, vice president.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-24
LIEUT.. GOV. HAS
UPSET GOVERNOR

Boston, Dec. 24.-(UP)--Lieuten-
ant Governor Joseph l.. Hurley and
lame duck" executive councillors
have blocked Governor James M.
Curley's program to fill all vacant
state ofiices before his term expires
Jan. Z. All are democrats. At a
lengthy session marked by wrangling
the council again held UP cOnfirma.
tim Of the appointment Of Abraham
C.1Webber to the state public utili-
tiL commission. Friends Of Hurley
contend that he was promised this
post by Curley. Should the lieuten-
ant-governor finally win out, Web
Der was expected to remain on the
state tax appeals board. This shift
Ill ely would deprive either Coun-
cilor James j. Brannan Of Somer-
vile or William G. Hennessey Of
Lynn Of place on the board, as only
one vacancy then would be left.
Hurley apparently held control of
the council and the deadlock ap-
peared almost without solution. as
Curley reiterated his determination
to back Weber.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-24
Rain, Snow Forecast
For Christmas Day
Weatherman ii Doubtful Mood on Reception for Santa
Sentiment Divided on "White Christmas"

the. company for package racks for
the top of the buses" las far as
the white Christmas" Is concerned,
I'm satisfied without It,"
Pedestrian
Nonchalant pedestrian, II was
just discussing that with another
young gentleman, and he and I
agree that no matter how prosper
Gus the year, Christmas is not COM
plete without a few inches Of snow.
In fact at any time Of the year a
little white blanket adds brightness
and beauty"
Youth
Youngster looking with longing
eyes into toy shop window, well,
sir, they tell me Santa Claus has
a new airplane and that we don't
have to worry about his sleigh get
ting If there's no snow. but II he
brings me a new sled I'd sure like
to see some snow and try 1t out"
Clerk and bundle wrapper In To-
cal store, Sorry, can't talk to you
now, I'm too busy. But I'll tell YOU
this much; II Christmas came twice
a year the clerks would need long
vacations after each one.
Charity Worker
Salvation Army collector, There,
a wonderful holiday spirit pervadinl
this street, especially at night witt
the colored lights all glimmering
T,lic hos haan fine Y1rQ- holiday
week and I'm sorry it's over.
haven't missed the snow, and tn,
weather hasn't been too cold"
Those who will be disappointed Il
there Is no snow for Christmas may
find consolation in the forester!
prediction of rain followed by snow
for tomorrow.