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facturers' demand that the 450 new employees be permitted to vote in the consent elections. Such procedure, union officials have said, would be tantamount to "stuffing the ballot boxes with anti-C. I. O. votes"
 As to wording of the consent elec- ton ballots, opposing factions of- ficially stated their positions as:
 Manufacturers-"The ballot in each instance shall be so drawn as to express a choice between c. I. O. and any other bargaining agency or agencies that have made demands for bargaining rights up to three days prior to the election"
 c. I. Off there is to be any election, then the ballot shall be drafted so as to call only for a yes or no vote as to whether the United Shoe Workers of America of the c. I. O. shall be the bargaining agency"
 The manufacturers demand obvi- ously would permit inclusion of the Lewiston Auburn Shoe Workers Protective association. denounced by the c. I. O. as company union and consequently prohibited in such elections by the Wagner act. The s. w. P. A. claims 2,500 members and already has demanded recogni- ton by manufacturers.
 Joseph Kovner of Washington, as- sistant c. I. o. general counsel, said he would "take all necessary meas ures under the law to prosecute the formation or growth of any com- pany union"
 Meanwhile, Powers Hapgood, New England c. I. O. secretary who has recovered from an influenza attack. and his wife, Mary Donovan Hap- good, prepared to address a huge strike mass meeting tomorrow.
 Steel-helmeted national guards men continued to pace through the Auburn factory district.
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.DEVALERA TALKS
 IRISH FREEDOM
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 "to safeguard the peoples rights" " De Valera explained. It was under stood that he would be a candidate for the presidency at the first elec- ton.
 De Valera said that the 1922 con- stitution under which the Irish Free State is now governed Is not a free expression of the Irish peopls wishes because 1t is subject to a treaty "im- posed" from the outside" (by Great Britain) under immediate threat"
 "The new constitution" he said, Twill be a free expression of the people of Ireland and can be changed only by them. Even this constitution does not reach. the national goal. The occupation of Irish ports by the British navy re- mains, as does the land annuities British taxes) but these are now outside the constitution issue and can be discussed on their merits"
 The president would be the com- mander-in-chies of the Irish army and navy under the new constitution. The national flag is designated as green, white and gold tricolor." The official language would be Gaelic with English second language.
 The draft constitution does not refer directly to the British com monwealth, from which Ireland wishes to divorce itself, but provides, in connection with foreign relations, that Fire may use any instrument or method of procedure, used by any group (the British common wealth) or the League of Nations with which Ireland has been asso- ciated, for the purpose of interna- tional cooperation.
 The Dali Qower house) will be elected on the basis of proportional representation, as is the case in the United States, while the senate is limited to 60 members.
 The supreme court of Fire is set up as the court of last resort. It's decisions will be final and con- elusive" This erases one of the last links with the British crown; the right of appeal to the British House of Lords and the king.
 Treason is defined as levying war or conspiring against Fire. It would no longer b. considered treason to consipre against the king of Eng land.
 Only the house of representatives could declare war.
 It was expected the constitution would be approved speedily by the Dail, with perhaps minor changes, ratified in the autumn plebiscite and become effective within three months. The ne:7 president must take office and the senate must as- semble within three months after the constitution becomes effective.
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50 Pictures Held Up As Iecnulciu,.s Strike
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RKO was filming four, including Ginger Rogers in "Vivacious Lady,"
 Twientieth Century Fox was pro- ducing the film debut of Gypsy Rose Lee, New York "strip-teaser. ;"
 United artists had Barbara Stan wyck at work on Stella Dallas"
 Columbia was filming five, with Jack Holt, Richard Dix and Doug las Montgomery before the cameras.
 The striking groups belong to the Federated Motion Picture crafts. Fifteen various groups of movie workers are members, including the Screen Actors Guild.
 Success of the strike seemed to depend on the decision of the Actors Guild. It has membership of $500 players. Last nights conference was attended by 27 of the B directors. They included Tone and Miss Craw- ford, Allen Nowbray, the comedians Frank and Ralph Morgan, Francis Lederer, Eward Arnold, Chester Morris, Lucille Gleason and Claude King.
 The strikers have no support from the strong old unions, members of the so-called basic studio agreement. who are affiliated with the Ameri- can Federation of Labor. The old faction includes the famous old Iatse (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, the Musicians Union, In- ternational Brotherhood of Electri- cal Workers and the Truck Drivers, Chauffeurs and Teamsters Union.
 The Federation, comprised mostly of newer groups and without A. F. of L. support, includes plumbers, engineers, costumers, holders, boil- ermakers, carpet and linoleum work CTS, culinary workers, sheet metal workers, machiniSts and blacksmiths. They are craftsmen who became es- sential to picture production as the scope of technical work branched out in recent years and movie mak- ing became more of a gigantic art.
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|DEVLIN DOOMED
 FOR JUDGESHIP
Popular State Senator May Be Appointed to
 Common Pleas Court

Senator Raymond J. Devlin of New Haven looms as the successor to Judge Robert L. Munger of An- sonia as head of the Elm City court of common pleas, 1t has been heard on good authority. Early this week Governor Wilbur L. Cross norni- mated Judge Munger for the supe- rior court bench. This nomination will be ratified by the legislature and therefore there will be cre- ated a vacancy on the common pleas court bench of the New Ha- ven district of New Haven county.
 Judge Munger is a relative of States Attorney Lawrence L. Lewis of Waterbury. He has been a mem- Der of the common pleas court bench for great number of years. His nomination by Governor Cross to be 8 member of the superior court bench has been received with much satisfaction.
 Senator Devlin is well known in Waterbury. He is now judge of the New Haven police court. Senator Devlin is a graduate of Holy Cross college. He is now majority leader of the senate and senate chairman of the judiciary committee.
 Judge Munger's term ordinarily would not expire until June 2oth, 1899. However, he will go up to the superior court bench this year. Therefore, Governor Cross will have 8 recess appointment to make and in all liklihood, judging from re- ports, Senator Devlin will be the choice of the states chief executive.
 Senator Devlin has been a staunch supporter of Governor Cross legis- lative program throughout the pres ent session of the legislature and, it is understood on good authority, has been approached on the question of whether or not he would like to succeed Judge Munger.
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AUBURN STRIKE IS
 STILL UNSETTLED
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NOULlLlIlUCu 1TOIU rage U refusal to bargain collectively with employees.
 ''The unions demands" he ex- plained, have merely been the in- clusion in any election arrange ments of the standards established by the national labor relations board. It has been impossible to agree on these."
 The three major obstacles to set- clement were disclosed officially in statements issued by representatives of both manufacturers and the c. I. O. at close of last nights conference shortly before midnight. They were:
 1. Reinstatement of 5000 strikers to their former positions as soon as increased production permits.
 3. Eligibility of 450 workers em- ployed since start of the strike March IS to vote in consent elec- tionS to determine a collective bar gaining agency in factories.
 3. Wording of consent election ballots.
 Manufacturers have agreed to re- instate strikers only "as fully as may be under present conditions" and have fiatly rejected the unions de- mand that the 450 new employees be discharged if found to hold strikers jobs.
 The union has rejected the manu-
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OBITUARY

MURPHY-Mrs. Nellie (FIiggins) Murphy, wife of Peter w. Murphy, died at her home, 26 Albion street. yesterday afternoon, after a long illness, A lifelong resident of the city, Mrs. Murphy had lived in the East End for the past 25 years. She was the daughter of the late Rich ard and Anna (Sullivan) Higgins.
 Active in politics and community life, Mrs. Murphy was member of the Women's Democratic Club, the St. Mary,s Hospital Aid Society, the Daughters of Isabella and the Ros- ary confraternity of the Church of StS. Peter and Paul. \
 She is survived by her husband, a sister, Miss Josephine Higgins, and a brother, Edward Higgins, a member of the Waterbury Police Department.
 The funeral will be held from the home Monday morning at SIS o'clock to the Church of Sts. Peter and Paul, where a solemn high mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, new St. Joseph's cemetery.
 ZUBRAS-John s. Zubras of 2l6 Alder street died last evening after a long illness. He was born in Lithuania and come to this country 42 years ago. He had resided in this city for 70 years, being em- ployed all that time as . watchman at the Plume G Atwood Co. He was communicant of st. Joseph's church and a member of several societies in that parish.
 AGr. Zubfas is survived by four
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GROSS TO OPEN
 TERMINAL SHOW
New England Display in Cirand Central Today
 to Be Broadcast

New York, May 1.-Ohlcially opening this afternoon on the east balcony of Grand Central Terminal the scenic display which will for the next several months call atten- ton to New England's recreational attractions, Governor Wilbur l.. Cross of Connecticut will extoll New England not only as vacation area, but for year-round residence.
 The exhibit, which fills the cn- tire balcony, is put on by the New England Council, all-New England development organization, as part of its recreational development pro- gram administered by the council for the six New England governors. It shows Q 16-foot racing sloop against backdrop of ocean, noun tain and country scenes, fronted by a line of six-feet figures illustrat- ing sports and recreations. It is lighted by fifty floodlights, one of which gives the water and sailboat the effect of moving.
 President James w. Hook of the council will speak briefly, and a skit especially written by William Ford Manley, their script writer, will be given by Arthur Allen and Parker Fennelly, famous "se- lectmen of Snow Village, New Hampshire"
 Guests at the ceremony, which will be broadcast, will include rep resentatives of the council and of the New Haven Railroad, through whose good offices the space for the display has been made avail- able, also New York and New England business executives and representatives of national mag azines, motion picture news agen- cies and the New York newspapers
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FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Lena Eliza beth Stokes was held this morning at 7:30 o'clock from the home, 2l High street, to St. Stanislaus Kostka church where a solemn high mass was celebrated at 8 o'clock. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Thomas F. Foley was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Bergin funeral home, 290 East Main street, to St. Margaret's church, where solemn high mass was celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial was in the family plot, old St. Joseph's cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth A. (Cavanaugh) Bowling, wife of Martin L. Bowling, was held this morning from the home, $ Walnut street, at 8:30 o'clock to the church of the Immaculate Conception. where a solemn high mass was cele- brated at g o'clock. Burial was in the family plot, old St. JoSephs cemetery.
 The funeral of Mario Salvatore was held this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the home, Carmel street. to St. Lucy's church, where a solemn high mass was celebrated at g o'clock. Burial was in the family plot in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Y Meyer, widow of John Meyer, wal held this morning at 0:30 o'clock from the Bergin funeral home, 20( East Main street to St. Margaret'l church where solemn high mass was celebrated at 10 o'clock. Buria was in the family plot, new St. Jo- seph's cemetery
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 suhservient court would be worse than no court at all. Adoption of the pending proposal to fix the Supreme Court, means, first, com- plete executive domination, then, a struggle between the executive and the legislative branches, and, finally, absolute congressional su- premacy. It wou'd b the beginning of the end of constitutional de- Inocracy in America"
 The bill, he said, was conceived by Attorney General Homer S. Cummings "who said the court de- cided cases against him.
 '.He and others of high degree called the judges names and urged them quit, but they refused to CO., Operat. They have even been so unkind as not to die"
 Congress and the President, ne said, should make up their mines to be content with the exercise of the vast powers they already possess, and cease to grasp for more power than the people have been willing to surrender to them."
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award in her favor. It was carried to the supreme court of the State of Connecticut, and there the jus- tices held that the Compensation Act did not provide for such cases. The complaint was drafted by At torney Harry N. Albert, and the plaintiff will be represented by Att torney Mich iel A. Ciano and the firm of Mascolo, Mcknight and Dauch.
 In dismissing the girls appeal, the supreme court commented, "The plaintiffs condition resulted from the condition of her employment in the factory of the defendants. The case of this plaintiff is appealing for the finding (of Commissioner Lynch) discloses that her tubercu- losis was contracted because of the condition of employment which never should have been permitted to exist"
 In the $25,OO0 action filed today, the girl complains that because of the contraction of the dread disease, allegedly traceable to the nuisance created and maintained by the de- fendant, her life expectancy has been shortened. she suffers from faulty respiration, pain, discomfort and mental anguish. The ravages of the disease are said to have made her totally unable to perform any sort of work.
 The first chapter of the much liti- gated claim was written by Com pensation Commissioner James M. Lynch when he filed @ finding and award for the girl, compelling the l.. Dibner Brothers to pay to her compensation of $l0.42 per week for a period not to exceed 520 weeks. In addition all medical expenses previously incurred, and those in- cured after the award, were to be paid by the I. Dibner & Brothers.
 Commissioner Lynch filed . long finding, in which he stated the ex- tremely unhealthy and dangerous conditions of the factory in which the girl worked from practical childhood. The girl entered the de- fendants' employ in 1927, and work ed steadily there until late May, 1884, with the exception of a short period in 1927, when she worked for the Excelsior company.
 All during her employment she was in the capacity of sewing ma chine operator. Commissioner Lynch found that the ceiling was too low in the room of her employment; there was no ventilation; the floor was filtered with small pieces of fabric; and the atmosphere was always dusty, causing an irritation to the throat. These alleged faulty conditions have all been made g part of the complaint filed today in the suit. Commissioner Lynch's finding further stated that there
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whether, with the makeup men on strike, they want to make them selves up."
 Involved in the strike were 2,5GO painters, scenic artists and makeup men. They walked out at 6 p. m. Friday when their representatives failed to reach an agreement with producers at a decisive conference.
 Movie executives ordered the studios evacuated before the dead line for the strike. All workers ex- cept the guards were dismissed for the night. Powerful Illuminating systems lighted the grounds.
 Extra guards were engaged at many lots.
 There were a few exceptions to the night shutdown. On the Para mount artists and models" set, 100 pretty extra girls were rushed through their scenes in an effort to finish production before they were locked out.
 & The labor trouble came at a time when Hollywood's movie factories were working on more pictures than in any spring for the past four years.
 According to the last weekend survey, Paramount had IS under way. Marlene Dietrich was before the cameras in "Angel"; Gary Cooper in Souls At Sea-; Bing Crosby in Double or Nothing"
 Greta Garbo was two months along with her work in Madame Walewska," at M-G-M, which had six pictures under way. Among them was Saratoga" starring Clark Gable and Jean Harlow.
 Paul Muni was at work on ''The Life of Zola"; Dick Powell in "Var- eity Show" Joan Blondell in Angle Shooter" among the seven in pro- duction at Warner Brothers-First National.
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A member of the committe will be stationed at the rear of the church following all masses tomorrow, to make purchase of tickets simple for those desiring them.
 More than 500 are expected to re- ceive communion at the 7:30 o'clock mass next Sunday, Mothers Day, May 9, and then proceed to the par ish hall where the breakfast will be served. The committee in charge in- cludes Rev. David M. O'Keefe, chap lain of the society, honorary chair man; Edward Goggin, chairman; Thomas Scadden, Wallace Inglis, Timothy Horrigan, William F. Shea, Edward Curley, John Dalton, Jo- seph Carolan, Joseph Scully, Thomas Reilly, George Flavin, Mar tin Tehan, William Kelly, John Shea and Pat Wallace.
 Errors Costly
 Numerous errors were respon- sible for the defeat yesterday of the St. Francis Xavier baseball team at the hands of SS. Peter & Paul, 11-2. The St. Francis nine was champion of the league last year and had hoped to make an opening day showing fitting to their accom- pliShments last year.
 Several practice sessions will be held before the next game, which will be Monday afternoon at the Washington Park field. Special ar- arrangements have been made for the game, which will be the opening for the team on its own field. St. Johns will supply the opposition.
 Bowling Match
 Dinty Moore suppers seem to have become the rage, for the Washington Hills will bowl the League of Nations for that prize at the Community house Tuesday eve- ming. The League of Nations de- fested tbt. Comm ,nity c'l1 lnc 1,ia
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Brown, minister of labor. appealed vainly to the busmen to postpone their strike until after the corono- tion. Negotiations collapsed com- pletely at four hour conference yesterday.
 Ernest Bevan, portly, spectacled, genial secretary of the Transport and General Workers Union, issued final orders for the strike.
 Minister Brown formed a court of inquiry to mediate the dispute and the court met at once. At adjourned without action until Monday.
 Coincidentally national delegate conference of coal miners called a strike for May 9, in an effort to force recognition of the mine union in a Nottinghamshire coal neld where miners are striking against an unapproved union. There was strong hope, however, that . coal strike would be averted.
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TEN ORCHESTRAS
 WILL PLAY HERE

More than 2,0O0 high school mu- sicians from 32 state schools will be in Waterbury May IA for the annual music festival of the Con- necticut Music Educators Associa- tion. There will be ten bands, 12 glee clubs, 10 orchestras and 12 choruses. Floyd c. Evans will be general chairman.
 The judges follow: Dr. John War ner Erb of New York university, orchestras: Arthur Turner of Springfield, glee clubs: Matthew Lake and Dr. Ernest Hessor of New York will judge the choruses and the bands, which will play at Tenn pie hall. The program will close in the evening at Wilby high school with . concert directed by MT. Evans.
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in the morning with their own patrons.
 Some of the gamer ones walked. Passing them went crowded auto mobiles of all vintages and hun- dreds of rickety bicycles, some of them relegated to cellars since the general strike Il years ago, traced uncertain courses along the streets.
 Strike pickets and policemen took up positions at garages.
 The strikers booed and jeered street car motormen and conductors urging them to strike in sympathy.
 Into the center of the city, in addition to Londoners, the railroads poured coronation visitors ana scores of thousands of men from the provinces. here for the Cup Final" the climatic game of the association football season.
 There seemed no hope of settling the strike before next week. Ernest
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Chairman Edward Goggin of the Committee arranging the third an- uual communion breakfast of the St. Francis Xavier Holy Name Society announced today that arrangements have practically reached the com- pletion stage. Speakers have been Invited, details for service have been completed, and the hall will be properly decorated.
 The ticket committee will meet in the parish hall Monday evening at N:3O o'clock to make initial returns.
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EditOr-in- Chief
 J. Benedict MalOney, son of Dr. and Mrs. Daniel MalOney of 117 Cooke street, as editor in- chief of the "VillanOvan," student news paper of VillanOva College, has been hOnOred by the Associated Collegiate Press.
 Maloney is credited with build- ing up the news columns to the highest possible rating, and for the third consecutive year, the "Villanovan" has been awarded an All-American rating by the ACP. Only 47 of the 355 college newspapers judged were given the rating.
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Salvation Army Plans
 Campaign For 5000
Advisory Board ReOrganized Yesterday With Mayor
 Hayes as Chairman Dr. Lewis Praises Work

jutant Hugo Wiberg of the local corps that the annual Salvation Army appeal for funds will start May IT and close May 29. Eight thousand dollars will be sought for the budget of $11,000. The work of Adjutant Wiberg wa5 lauded by Rev. Dr. Lewis. Several Salvation Army matters were explained by Major Ralph Miller of Hartford who thanked those present for agree ing to serve on the advisory board.
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League of Nations
 Ir, Session Today

Arrangements will be com- pleted today for the first an- nual banquet of the League of Nations bowling team. All members of the league will meet in the Community house @t 1 D. m. today to discuss the preparations for the affair.
 During the past year the League of Nations has b0wled each Saturday afternoon, and has become recognized as the leading bowlers' club on the Hill
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CHIMNEY FIRE

A chimney fire at the home of Vincent Marietta, 68 Dixie avenue, brought out several companies of firemen this morning. Firemen an- swered an alarm at 7:05. The lass company reported back at 7:28.
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daughters, Mrs. Joseph Miller, Mrs Daniel Grish, Mrs. Stanley Mori- arity and Miss Amelia zubras, all of this city; four sons, John, Jr., Jo- seph, Anthony and Alfred, also of Waterbury; three grandchildren: and a sister, Mrs. Enoch Brazonis of Inkerman, Pa.
 The funeral will be held from the home, details later.
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BOY INJURED

Francis Carroll, q, of 123 Baldwin street, was treated at St. Mary's hospital early this morning for minor leg injuries suffered wher struck by a car on Baldwin street. He was discharged after treatment.