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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-05
HOLY 20 N TIFF
 CONGRATULATED
His Townspeople Sent Him Message Day in Advance
 of Anniversary

Vatican City, Feb. 5-CUP)-Popt Plus was cheered today by a mes- sage from authorities and towns people of his home, Desio, felicitat- ing him-a day in advance--on tht 18th anniversary of his election al Pope to succeed Benedict XIV.
 The messages expressed the hope that he would recover fully from hi' illness and live to see many more anniversaries.
 It was reported that the message added that although his toWnspeo- pie were aware that the anniver- sary occurred tomorrow, they want ed to be ahead of all others in showing their affection for him. The Pope spent restful night. a spokesman said, and there was al- most no pain in his legs, affected by varicose veins.
 Looks Forward To Sunday The Pope was looking forward not only to tomorrow, as his anni- versary, but to Sunday when he is is to broadcast a message to the Eucharistic Congress at Manila. It was believed that the speech would be about 700 words long and that, in addition to emphasizing the nec- essity for peace. the Pope would denounce Bolshevism, particularly since a congress of Goddess will be inaugurated at Moscow Sunday.
 Osservatore Roman, Vatican Or gan, said today that on the anni- versary of the Pope's election i've are happy to announce that the Holy Father is considerably im- proved" It published a medical statement saying:
 "The heart action Is gradually becoming normal as regards dis turbances of rhythm and mio-car- diacal efficiency. The circulatory disturbances in the legs are notab- ly improved. with almost complete healing of the sores which caused 50 much suffering"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-05
CAPTAINS BODY
 TAKEN FROM BAY

Bridgeport, Conn. Feb. 5-(U.P0 An autopsy was ordered today to determine the cause of death of stephen Miller, 55. East Greenbush, N. r., a barge captain whose body was recovered from the harbor last night.
 William Reiner, 52, New York City, first mate of the barge. was held on a technical charge in con- nection with the investigation. He was at a hospital suffering from exposure and immersion.
 According to police, Reiner said he and Captain Miller had been drinking during the evening and when they returned to the docks Miller fell into the water when he attempted to jump to the deck of the barge.
 Reiner summoned police and firemen who found the captain clinging to ladder hanging over the side of the boat. Blood stains were found on the deck and Rein- ersright ht.nd was cut and bruised. An autopsy was ordered after Mil- ler,s head appeared to have been injured.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-05
STAFFORD GRANGE
 FROLICS TONIGHT

Stafford Springs, Conn, Feb. D. CUP)--Stafford Grange No. 1, the first organized grange in Connecti- cut, will celebrate its 50th anniver- sary tonight with banquet.
 Holcomb R. Howard will be toast- master at the dinner, which will hear an address by State Master Frank H. Peet on "Our State Grange" An address by the Rev. Eden G. Buck lin, Rhode Island Grange chaplain, also will be heard.
 The Stafford Grange was organ ized February 4, 1887, with 16 char ter members. Only two of these are living and they will be present at the affair tonight. They are MT. and Mrs. John M. Larned.
 Membership of the local grange now totals 150, and meetings are held in the same grange hall where the organization meeting took place 50 years ago.
 Ralph A. Booth is worthy master.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-05
AIRLINE JUDGE IS
 SEEKING DIVORCE

(Copyright, 1887. by United Press)
 Hollywood, Feb. 5-(UP) Airline Judge and her husband, Wesley Ruggles, were at Q final parting of the ways today with the filing of a suit for divorce by Miss Judge.
 The film couple separated last August 1 but Miss Judge waited un- til the fourth birthday anniversary of their son, Charles Wesley Rug gles, before taking legal action against the former matinee idol of silent films.
 Her complaint alleged that Rug gles was "cruel and inhlimari" to her, toop trips without comrnunIcat- ing with her. embarrassed her before friends, and kept an engagement with a woman unknown to Mrs Ruggles" on the night they sep arated.
 Miss Judge asked legal custody of their son. A written property settlement will give her 5000 a month for support of the boy. and division of community property
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-05
Many Bills Are Introduced h Waterbury's Interest ln
 Both Houses OfLegislature
$1,l2O,OOO Funding Bond Issue for City Was
 Asked for
LIEUT.. GOV. HAYES
 SPEAKS ON RELIEF
By WILLIAM J. MORIARTY Democrat Staff RepOrter)

State Capitol, Hartford, Feb. g. Especial to the Democrat)-Flota- ton of a $1,120,000 funding bond is- sue by the City of Waterbury is provided for in one of 8 great num- Der of bills that were introduced in the senate and house today on be- half of the Waterbury city admins tration.
 Senator Joseph H. Lawlor, Reps John D. Thoms and Daniel J. Ma nancy presented the measures for the City of Waterbury.
 Senator George T. Culhane oi Waterbury also introduced several bills today, primary among them be- ing one that would increase the sal- ary of Governor Wilbur L. Gross from the present level of $4,000 a year to $15.000.
 There were several conditional bills introduced for the City of Wa terbury, too. These were in blank form and will be replaced later by substitute measures if and when the Waterbury officials deem the money Is necessary.
 On Relief Work
 It was pointed out by Lieutenant Governor Frank Hayes today that in carrying on relief work in this city 1t is often necessary to buy mater ials and equipment. If the work does not warrant the sale Of bonds they will not be offered. Introduction o1 them now in skeleton form is merely Q form of protection taken by the city.
 The bonds call for water main, bridge, and sewerage construction. In blank form today there was also introduced in the group a bill calling for the sale of bonds to fi- nance the construction of 8 muni- cipal abattoir.
 The funding bond bill says that the city shall sell $620, 900 worth in 1887 and the remaining $500,00 in 1888. They would be redeemed at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-05

Excelsior Springs, Mo, Feb. D. (UP)-Harold Hulen's love siege entered it's third day today with feelings Q bit strained. Hulen. 3O- year-old singer and chamber oi commerce amusement director. is pretty mad at the boys who snapped a 9O-pound ball and chain on nis ankle to add a little more authen- ticity to his sit-down strike for the love of pretty Florence Hurlbut, 2o Of course, Hulen already had had q dog chain padlocked to his wrist and to. radiator 'in the lobby of MISS Hurlbut,s apartment, but then he had the key for the paddock. After
 hours of labor with file Hulen got the ball and chain off last night then called for an attorney. What action, if any, he will take against the pranksters neither he nor his attorney would reveal.
 Hulen had other worries. Petite and brunette Miss Hurlbut said she might have 8 surprise today. She said she was vexed with all the pub licity. And if Hulen planned on sit- ting outside her door until she con- sented to marry him. why the an swer was still mo-" To show her displeasure she went of to her apartment without kissing Hulen good night. "Yes." she said, T Kissed him good night the first night he remained here but I'm not going to kiss him tonight" Maybe Miss Hurlbut is angry with Hulen and maybe she will move out of the apartment, as she intimated in an ,iilguarded moment, but she isn't .nss. enpNgt to have hin, t0sscd nut. A word to her aunt, Mrs. ituth Smith wlio manages the apartment house, and out he would go "But l don't want him arrested and thrown in Iajl," Miss Eiurlbut said.
 Mrs. Hipitb WIS getting excited
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-05
BOND ISSUE OF GOVERNOR HAS BEEN APPROVED $25,OOO,OOO Asked for Passed By House
 This Morning BUILDING PROGRAM
 ALSO IS APPROVED Bills Continue to Shower Down Upon General
 Assembly
BY GEORGE R. MORRIS. JR. United Press Staff Correspondent

BY GEORGE R. MORRIS, JR. United Press Staff Correspondent
 Hartford, Conn, February 5. = (UP) = The governors 5,000,0O0 bond issue bill, providing for funding of the state debt and $11,0 100000 building program, was unan- imously approved to day in the house.
 It was transmitted to the senate where passage seemed certain in view of an agreement reached last night by leaders of both political parties to leave allocation of building funds up to the general assembly, rather than include spe- ciaic amounts in the bill.
 The bonds will be handled by a special commission named by the governor and approved by the legis-
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AUTO LEADERS | ORDERED PUT UNDER ARREST
 Surprise Move Is Made By Judge GadOla in Flint, l Mich., Today | EVICTION ORDER | IS ALSO ISSUED
 Sales of Liquor in Flint Are StOpped-POlice Chief | Issues Orders
BY JAMES c. AUSTIN

BY JAMES c. AUSTIN
 United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Flint, Mich, February s. (UP)-A writ of attachment, enforcement of which would evict 1000 sit-down strikers from General Motors plants here, was signed today by Cir cult Judge Paul V. Gadola, according to Ralph Gault, General Motors counsel.
 The announcement was a surprise, since Gault and Roy E. Brownell, another lawyer for the com- pany, had said yesterday after con- sulting with Judge Gadola, that they would postpone indefinitely their legal efforts to oust the strikers.
 The writ ordered the arrest of Homer Martin, International presi- dent of the United Automobile Workers of America, IA other union officials, and some 1000 sit-down strikers who occupy Fisher Body plants 1 and 3. to answer charges of contempt of court for violating
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-05
.DR, (. W.RUSSELL
 DIED LAST NIGHT
We'll Known Physician Has Been III With Pneumonia
 for Several Days

Pneumonia brought about the death last night of Dr. George w. Russell, 64, of IA Willow street, at St. Mary's hospital, the institution which he helped to organize, and the institution of which he had been chief of f-staff for several years dur ing his practice of almost 40 years here. Dr. Russell was admitted to the hospital only last Saturday in very grave condition and his name was placed almost immediate ly on the danger list. Most of his short period at the hospital was spent under oxygen tents.
 Native of City
 Dr. Russell was born in this city, .'..e son of the late James and Brid- get Fahy Russell, and received his primary education in local schools. He graduated from the medical school of Columbia University and served his interneships at the Physi- clans and Surgeons hospital and Bellevue hospital. both in New York. His first practice was set up here
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-05
Rev. James E. OBien Dies OfHeart Ailment
Pastor of St. Peters Church in Danbury, l6 Years at Immaculate Conception Church Here as
 Assistant and Administrator of Parish

Catholics of the Hartford dio- cese today mourned the death o1 Rev. James E. O'Brien, 66. pastor oi St Peter's church, Danbury. Father O,Brien who spent 16 years at the Church of the Immaculate Concep- ton here as assistant and adminisr- trator died last night at St. Mary's hospital of 8 heart ailment. He had been a patient at the institution since last September.
 The body was removed last night to St. Peters rectory in Danbury. Arrangements for the funeral were incomplete today but 1t, was be- lieved that the services will be held Monday morning. Most Rev. Mau- rice F. Auliffe bishop of Hartford, will ofiiciate at a pontifical high mass of requiem.
 Came Here In 1898
 Father O'Brien served at the Church of the Immaculate Concep- ton from Sept. 1898 to July, 1914. Though a comparatively young priest, he became administrator of the church following the death of Monsignor Slocum in 1908. and di- rected the parish until the appoint ment of Rev. Luke Fitzsimons as permanent rector in 1910. During that period, Father O'Brien super vised much of the building of St. Mary's hospital, task which was occupying Monsignor Slocum at the time of his death.
 Waterburians remember Father O'Brien as a kindly and efhcient clergyman. He was extremely pop ular with parishioners and was active in all forms of parish en-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-05
PRESENT MOTOR
 STRIKE EXPLAINED
Questions, Answers Sinl- plify Disturbed Situa.
 ton Up to Present

Detroit. Feb. 5--(UP)-The com- plex General Motors strike situa- ton simplified:
 e. Who are striking? A. Mem bers of the United Automobile Workers of America are striking against the General Motors corpora = ton.
 Q. What does the union demand of General Motors? A. The U. A. w. wants recognition as sole agent of all the workers in collective bar gaining with the company. It wants to bargain these points:
 CD A 30-hour week of five six hour days with pay an done-half for overtime: (2)-Abolition of piece work: (3)-Establishment of min imum pay rate: (4)-Seniority rights based on length of service: (5)--Re- instatement of employees "unjustly discharged"; (6--Mutual agreement on production speed; (D-Collectiv bargaining on 8 nationwide basis
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-05
SlUeeping Change Will Ren1oue AU Justices, Wh0 Are Past Seuenty
Text of Message

Washington, Feb. 5 -. (U.PD - Following is the text of President Rosevelt's special message to con- gress on reform of the judiciary:
 To the congress of the United States:
 T have recently called the at tention of the congress to the clear need for comprehensive program to reorganize the admin istrative r achinery of the execu- tive branch of our government. I now make similar recommend ation to the congress in regard to the judicial branch of the gov- ernment, in order that it may also function in accord with modern necessities.
 "The constitution provides that the president Shall from time to time give to the congress inform ation on the state of the union, and recommend to their consid- eration such measures as he shal judge necessary and expedient." No one else is given 8 similar mandate.
 It is therefore the duty of the president to advise the congress in regard to the judiciary when- ever he deems such information or recommendation necessary.
 Vested In Congress
 I address you for the further reason that the constitution vests in the congress direct responsi- bility in the creation of courts and Judicial ofiices and in the formulation of the rules of prac- tice and procedure. It is, there fore, one of the definite duties of the congress constantly to main- - sEA4@l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-05
President Sends Word To Settle Auto Strike
Public Opinion Demands It, He Stated-Leaders Will Get Together Around Noon Iime-May
 Be Ended Today
By CYRUS l.. sULZBERGER

By CYRUS L. SULZBERGER United Press Staff Correspondent
 Detroit, Feb. 5.-(UP)-Search for formula to end the General Motors strike and return 100000 men to the production lines, was re- sumed today under the impetus of a message from President Roosevelt that he and public opinion expected a prompt settlement.
 MT. Roosevelt transmitted his message to representatives of Gen. eral Motors Corporation and the United Automobile Workers through Gov. Frank Murphy, his special mediator, with whom he was in contact by telephone.
 He was represented as deeply concerned by the 38-day-old strike, which has resulted in two serious riots and losses amounting to mill lions of dollars in payrolls and profits.
 Definite Improvement
 There was definite improvement in the atmosphere overnight. Mur- phy had stepped from his fifth meeting with the c. M. c. and U. A. w. leaders last evening tired man. For 13 hours he had watched John L. Lewis, chief of the committee
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-05
JOHN H. BELDEN DIES

Hartford. oCnn.. February 5. -
 (UP) = John Henry Belden, 81
 former assembleman and retired chief clerk in the state comptroller's nffice, will be buried Saturday at Faiis Village. He died yesterday from pneumonIa sse served two terms in the house of representa- lsiyes and in 1902 was appointed to the coInpir0llcr,s staff. gc was re- tired iD 1g33. He was a founder ui the Bald Head Club of America. IL
 K survived by . son and daughltt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-05
Would Give President Right to Retire Them; Replace Aged Jurists With
 Much Younger Lawyers
SIX OF PRESENT SUPREME
 COURT JUSTICES ARE SEVENTY
By RICHARD L. HARKNESS Limited Press Staff Correspondentl

Washington, Feb. 5.-(UP)-President Roose- welt today proposed to congress sweeping reform of judiciary, including the right for him to appoint as many as six new justices of the supreme court if present justices over 70 years old do not choose to retire.
 Proposal Is Sensational
 The sensational proposal of the President was sub- tted after consultation emergency session cabnt officers and congressional leaders.
 New Deal at Grips
 Mr. Roosevelts plan, submitted the of supreme court argument the controversial Wagner Labor Act, brought the squarely to grips with the frequently discussed issue constitutional change and supreme court reform
 Any Who Refuse to Retire Mr. Roosevelt asked authority to appoint additional federal court judges and justices in all where the S ting judge has reached the age of 70 and does not choose Ito retire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-05
CONNECTS ARE
 QUESTIONED

Cambridge. Mass. Feb. 5.-UP)-- Paroled convicts with records of at- tacks on children were questioned today by investigators seeking the slayer of fve-year-old Chester Har- ris, whose mutilated body was found in a shallow grave in Allston.
 Police Captain John F. Mccarthy said the paroled men might be able to supply a clue from facts learned in connection with former fellow prisoners.
 The blond twins body was found last week after he had been miss ing more than three months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-05
Chained Loue Lorn Sluair' k Giuen BaU And Chair,

what with the telephones inces- sant ringing and the continual stream of people who came to see loves sitdown striker. All these people coming ir here are beginning to wear on. my nerves, not to men, ton the carpets" she said. However she would do nothing until her niece requested action. Despite Miss Hurl- butts avowed dislike for all the pub licity she apparently Is enjoying the excitement. Photographers keep her busy posing for pictures. And that keeps her busy changing dresses. First she prefers her dark green dress. then her fancy turns to the pink one.
 "The pink one doesn't make mo look so heavy" the 116-pound sten- ographer explained to @ photog- rapher. Why doesn't she marry Hulen and get him of her doorstep. so to speak? T love Harold enough to marry him but I'm just not ready" she said. T want to be @ first class stenographer. and. and well, I have secret ambition to be- come an actress" So that was 1t?
 Meanwhile, bemo,istached and be- whiskered Hulen sits on his pillow and waits. He ate the food that restaurants and hotels sent him. He pedaled a while on the bicycle an opportunist hardware man had set up on a standard for him in the lobby. He reads his books and maga- zines. and managed to get in good word to the iiewspapermen about the mineral water for which this resort town is noted, although the bottle sent up for him remained untouched. Ee Listened patiently to Mayor John 6. Lodwick and Po- lice Chief Fill Jayne's appca. to civic pride and their protestations about bad publicity for the Spa. end why didn't he quit this crazy sit-d0wn business. BUt ha lust kent a-sIttin'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-05
FUNERAL SUNDAY

New Haven, Conn, February B. (UP) = Funeral services will be held Sunday for Charles L. Weill. a. real estate operator and former alderman and police and fire commissioner. who died late yesterday from heart aiitnert he leaves three children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-05
BILLION DOLLAR LEVEESTANDSUP UP
5OO,OOO People Living in Mississippi Valley Given
 Real Hope
By VALCO LYLE

United Press Stan CorrespOndent)
 Memphis, Tenn, Feb. 5-CUP)- Five hundred thousand residents Of the Mississippi valley, waiting behind & billion dollar levee system, were confident today that they could meet and master the nations worst flood. The crest rolled out of the Ohio river into the Mississippi, pushed against the levee at New Madrid, Mo-, tested wall at Hickman, Ky, and went on its way on the long roll down to the Gulf. Exultant workmen in Cairo, Ill.--where the opening engagement of the fight be-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-05

The draft of proposed 1egisiation submitted by MT. Roosevelt con- tained a proviso that the supreme court membership should not be increased to more than IS justices under this program. Since six of the present high court justices have reached the age of 70, Mir. Roose- welt would be empowered to name six more justices under the proposal.
 The presidents plans, submitted to congress with suggestion that New Deal forces on Capitol Hill
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-05
BOY WAS DROWNED

L.eominster, Mass. Feb. 5.--tUP). --ren-year-ol John Macomber drowned when ne broke through the Ice while skating on Smiths pond last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-05
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. Feb. 5--UP)--Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year ending Feb. 2, as compared with a year ago: ThiH Yenr Expenses Last Year $4,299, 9,407,611i.10 $4,349.42t,422.O
 Receipts
 Deficit s1.S17,619.51e.2e $2.1s4.24e. .SOs.s3 $i.7oo, s75.72o.s4 si,Ss4.144,s1s.2s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-05
The Weather

Cloudy, Colder Tonight; Saturday Fair, Cold
 Full Weather Report Page 1s.
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Home Edition L0te Sport NeDs EI5 Stock Prices
Evening star., 1937-05-10
BY NINA CARTER TABB.

mn CLAY BAYLY of Middle
n burg was the outstanding
II young rider at the Washing
4 ton Horse Show or Saturday
when classes for children and Juniors
were shown. Riding her bay pony,
Camelot, 1871 hands high, Ann won
three blue ribbons in horsemanship
events, not an easy thing to do since
some Of the very best riders and young
horsemen and ladies in America live
around Washington and were entered
against her.
Ann Bayly was up early on Satur-
day morning, seeing that her pony
that she cares for herself-was vanned
properly for the trip to Washington.
Ann and Camelot arrived at the show
grounds in plenty Of time to be ready
for the first class Of the day called
at 9 am, junior workmanship. for
young persons who have not reached
their 18th birthday. They were
Judged on hands and seat" general
management and control Of mounts
riders changing at the discretion of the
judges Ann won first over 10 en-
tries and other awards were second,
Robert Rasche; third, Laura Ann
Hughes; fourth, Susanne Ladd; fifth,
Elaine Veins, and sixth, Lorna Lands
Ann Bayly won first in both of the
A. S. P. C. A. classes-good hands and
horsemanship. The purpose of these
events is to emphasize to young riders
the Importance Of kindness and gen.
tleness in handling their mounts. The
first of these classes was judged or
hand and seat, general management,
and control of horse. Winners were
First, Ann Clay Bayly; second. Mar
garet Hill: third, Mary Lou Miles;