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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-15
INSANITY May
Be CLAIMED BY
GIRL. ATTACKER.
Trial Of Melvin Farmer of
Naugatuck Will Be
Held Back
ACCUSED MAN TO
HAVE EXAMINATION
Case Had Been Assigned
for Hearing By Judge
McEvOy for Feb. z

Trial of Melvin Farmer, 20,
of 210 Cherry street, Nauga-
tuck, on charges Of statutory
rape and indecent assault
may be postponed while his
counsel, Public Defender
William w. eager, makes
plans for a mental examina-
ton as a step toward a posi-
BILE plea that the man is
insane.
States Attorney Lawrence
L. Lewis asked to day that the case
be assigned for hearing February 2.
Judge Frank p. McEvoy complied
with his request as did Attorney
eager, but the latter added that
the date would depend upon the
completion Of the. mental tests by
an authority on the subject. A
decree Of insanity would, Of course,
make the man immune from a
term in states prison and he would
be sent to. an institution instead.
Arraigned Yesterday
Farmer was arraigned in superior
court yesterday after having been
taken out Of the hands Of the local
police on a bench warrant. His
counsel, Attorney eager stated at
that time that 1t was to his best in
terests to enter plea Of not guilty,
with the possibility Of changing 1t
at a later hearing. To this Judge
Frank p. McEyoy complied. Farmer
is now in New Haven county jail
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-15
WOULD Be BRIDE
HAS BEEN LOST

Boston, Jan. 15--(UP)--Police to-
day sought Miss Sadie Emily Wood,
30-year-old sweetheart of Thomas
Avino. As, convicted narcotic ring
master mind" who cancelled their
scheduled wedding yesterday be-
cause Of "too much publicity"
Avino and Miss Wood were to be
married before he left for the fed
eral penitentiary at Lewisburg, Pa,
where he is to serve a seven year
sentence on charges growing out of
a 100000 narcotic ring broken by
federal agents last month
After Miss Wood left the federal
building, Captain James T. Sheehan
ordered her arrest on warrant is
sued last November on a serious
charge In which Ayiro also was al
legedly involved. Police failed to
find her at the Back Bay address
she had given them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-15
POPE Plus ABLE
TO ATTEND MASS
Sat Up Again in Early
Morning Hours-HOpe
Is Not Joyous

Vatican City, Jan. 15-CUP)-
Pope Plus was able to leave his bed
for his new specially constructed
bed-wheel chair for the third day
today. He assisted in the celebra-
ton Of mass, received communion
and ate hearty breakfast, a Vati-
can official said.
Prof. Aminta Milani, the Vatican
physician, visited the Pope at $3.50
a. m. and was reported to have said
that he found slight improvement
in the functioning Of the Pope's
heart. A Vatican official said that
the Pope spent a good night except
for occasional pains In his right leg
which, he added, still 1aches severely.
Warns Against Optimism
Vatican sources continued to
warn against excessive optimism on
the basis Of the Pope's apparent i'm
provement In recent days. 1t Is the
local condition, in his legs affected
by varicose veins, which has seemed
to improve, 1t was said, and i'm
provement In his weakened heart
condition is not indicated. Little
hope Is shown that there will be
real Improvement in the heart con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-15
De VALERA WAS
IN CONFERENCE
First Move in Some Years
to End British, Irish
Long Hatred

London, Jan 15.--CUP) canon
De Valera left for Dublin today af-
ter participating In the first move
in four and q half years between
Great Britain and the Irish. Free
State toward shaking hands and
ending the Anglo-Irish economic
fight.
Although 1t was reported that De-
Valera's five-hour conversation with
Malcolm Macdonald, Dominions
secretary, had not attained any
helpful" results, although the
whole range Of Anglo Irish out
standing difficulties were covered,
another attempt will be made be-
fore the coronation to formulate
concrete settlement proposals.
First Real Contact
This was the first direct contact
between responsible cabinet off,
GERS of the two countries since
negotiations between J. H. Thomas
and DeValera were deadlocked In
1892.
The way for yesterdays renewed
contact was paved recently when
the Irish Free Sttae extended Great
Britain's monopoly of Irish coal im-
ports for another year, in return for
a guarantee to take an equal guam
tity of Irish exports.
1t is believed that both Great
Britain and the Irish Free STATE
would now welcome an extension
Of that pact to apply to most CT
the Anglo-Irish trade with a sinful
taneous reduction of penal duties
applied by both nations as "sanc-
lions" weapons in furtherance OF
their trade war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-15

Acting Chief Martin J. Campion
and Private George Phelan were
still In st. Mary's hospital today,
the acting chief having been twice
overcome. When first overcome,
the acting chief was treated ut the
scene and taken to st. Mary's hos
pital, but declined to stay In the
hospital and returned to the fire.
He was overcome again at 1:15
o'clock this morning and was ord
cred again to the hospital by Com
missioner Harry Minor. Two other
firemen, Privates George Lawlor and
John Lawlor, were released from the
hospital after treatment. Private
John Lawlor, returning to his COM
pany at the fire scene, later suf-
fered decorations of the right hand,
the wound being caused by flying
glass.
Private Harold Parker suffered a
hand laceration, and Private James
Delaney suffered cash when a
nail entered his foot. Both were
treated by Fire Surgeon DR.. Ed
ward E. Fitzpatrick. DR.. Fitzpat-
rick is also treating Acting Chief
Campion and Private Phelan and
reported this afternoon that both
were resting as comfortably as
could be expected at the hospital.
Lorraine Shop Suffers
The principal sufferer from the
blaze was the Lorraine Shop, where
thousands of dollars worth Of stock,
including ladies' dresses and coats,
was destroyed. The building itself
was badly damaged as the flames
seeped through partitions and
flooring. Breaking out in the Gel
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-15
BAND LEADER IS
GIVEN FREEDOM
Three Judges Acquitted
Him of Murder Charge,
Rape Accusation

Norwich, Conn, Jan. 15-CUP)--
Robert Simpson, 23-year-old blond
band leader was freed today by
three superior court Judges on a
charge he murdered Miss Ellen Sui
Ivan, young telephone operator, by
pitching her through second story
window at New London's Danceland
Casino last July.
The acquittal came on q defense
motion, offered Immediately after
the state rested its case, asking that
the charges of first degree murder
and rape be dismissed on grounds
the prosecution had failed to prove
its indictment.
Simpson, incarcerated In county
jail for more than six month since
the attractive 17-year-old girl fell
to her death after beer party and
rendezvous in the darkened Ocean
Beach dance pavilion, was hilarious
ly happy over his speedy liberation.
He pushed his way through the
milling crowd in the courtroom to
the bench and personally thanked
the three trial judges.
Mother Clasps Son
Then his sobbing mother clasped
him in her arms.
The decision Of acquittal was
unanimous and was announced by
Judge Ernest A. Inglis after he and
his associates had deliberated In
chambers only two minutes follow
ing the presentation Of arguments
by the defense and prosecution.
States Attorney Arthur M. Brown
made no objection to dismissal OF
the first degree murder count, but
asked the court to decide whether
there was any evidence to substan-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-15
DE MAR TWINS

Keene, N. H., Jan. 10
(UP) - Mrs. Clarence De
Mar, wife of the veteran
marathon runner, and her
twin daughters were re-
ported "doing nicely" to-
day. The twins, born last
night, increased the De Mar
family to three girls and
two boys. De Mar, 49,
year-old seven-time winner
of the Boston A. A. mara
thon is Keene normal
school printing instructor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-15
Late Mevs
Flashes
RORABACK GOES

Hartford, Conn, Jan. Is
g--(UP)o j. Henry Rora-
back, chairman Of the re-
publican state central COM
mittee and national COM
mitteeman, was enroute to
Florida today. He was ex-
pected to stay in the South
until April.
His departure had been
delayed nearly a month be-
cause of party complica-
tions in organizing the Gen.
eral Assembly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-15
TWO WERE HELD
FOR ROBBERIES

clinton, Conn, Jan. l5-(UP)--
Stedman Wilcox, 16, and Russell
Bailey. 20. suspected Of completely in
ten robberies here and at Killings
worth during the past three months,
were held for town court arraign-
ment today on charges OF breaking
and entering In the night season.
and theft. ,5.s
Additionally, police held William
Saunders, 10, for q 80 theft from
a fish market two years ago, and
three high school students, all MI
nors, were charged with burglarizing
several Killingworth homes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-15
KIDNAP SLAYER
IS HIDING AWAY
Officials Believe He Is Still
Concealed Somewhere
Near Scene of Crime
BY WILLIS DUNIWAY
UNITED Press STAFF COrrespOndent)

NOAsSOA ANoD Gsesh OVAAScPVAAUSsAo
Everett, WASH, Jan. 15.-(UP)-
Belief that the kidnaper-slayer Of
10-year-old Charles Mattson still is
riding In the vicinity Of Everett in
creased today as investigators ac-
cumulated new evidence indicating
that virtually all phases Of the crime
occurred near this city. Pieces Of
clothing, believed to have been
worn by the Tacoma schoolboy
when he was stolen from his home
Dec. n were included today with
an abandoned automobile and
machinist's hammer as the three
most important clues discovered
since the boys frozen body was
found in q snow-covered field six
miles south of here.
More Than One Guilty
AS G-men received reports Of nu-
merous arrests of suspects"
throughout the west, they agreed
that more than one person was in
volved In the crime. 1t was re-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-15
Loyalists Claim, Victory
Insurgents Do Likewise

have been besieged for several
weeks, blowing up one Of the wings
and driving the insurgents into
other parts Of the building.
They were reported In desperate
circumstances today with their I'M
mediate withdrawal expected by
loyalist attackers. There was still
one way open for retreat to the
northwest. Otherwise, the Clinico
hospital was almost surrounded.
Loyalists reported they had cap
t,ired the districts Of Cascade and
Template in surprise attacks, taking
possession Of stores Of arms and am
inunition left behind ythe insur-
gents. The harasstng maneuvers
gave the government forces posses
sion Of the forest Of Los Gamos. be-
tween Los Eemisos and Pozuelo,
they claimed in q communique.
Gibraltar, Jan. 15.--(UP) Span
ish nationalist troops were reported
today to have halted at lFuengirola.
only IS miles from Malaga. after a
rapid advance from Estepona, key
port of the south coast As miles
from Malaga, whose capture ma
tionalists announced brilliantly.
Numerous prisoners and dead ar
rived at La Linea and Algeciras to-
day, after the battle for Estepona.
Madrid, Jan. lS.--(UP) SOLDIERS
confessed today that they had eaten
willie, the wart hog. an aged in
mate OF the Madrid ZOO.
u took q machine gun to kill him,
tn soldiers said, but after they
picked out the bullets. added some
parsley and q little seasoning, he
made q .succulent meals
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-15
SUIT THIEF is
SCARED AWAY

Haverhill, Mass, Jan. 15--(UP)--
Timely discovery of a jimmied rear
window in a White street tailor
shop early today frightened thief
in abandoning 10 suits already
neatly piled outside.
Patrolman William J. Lane found
the inside of Harry Vouvilis' shop in
disorder and sought other clues In
a nearby alley. There he found the
suits piled beside sedan.
Police sought the cars owner for
questioning. 1t was believed the
thief had fled afoot rather than at
attire Lanes attention by starting
the car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-15
Killer Is
Very Closely Guarded
Mob of People Tried to Get at Him Yesterday
as He Was Led From Courthouse to Jail
BY RONALD q. VAN TINE
limited Presa Star C0rPesrNsSdpnf

(Un1te0 FfeSS Stam COffeSpOn0emt)
New York, Jan. 15--(U.P)--Major
Greene, negro, confessed killer Of
Mary Harriet Case, 25-year-old
bride Of year, was under heavy
guard in Queens County Jail today
after q demonstration by scores OF
men and women, shouting, lynch
him." ,A-
The 3s-year-old porter pleaded
not guilty to an Indictment that he
struck the pretty college graduate
with a hammer etid sttangle her
after she caught him attempting to
robe her Jackson Heights apart
fnent. Judge Charles 8. Golden
fixed February 1'for his trial.
Police earlier published a con-
fession which they said the wiry
negro hade Signed after being ques-
toned more than rs hours. 1t I'M
plicated Robert Hines, also negro
porter, but police said they had ac-
counted for Hines movements jan
uary II, the day Mrs. Cases life
less body was dumped into the
overlooking bathtub in her apart
ment.
Tried To Mob Him
As Greene was led from the coun-
ty court building to the Jail across
the street. between 10 and 80 per-
sons, mostly women, surged for
ward, screaming imprecations. The
((!oY,tinitad m, paua A,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-15

New Haven, Conn.,, Jan. Is
(UP)--,Thornas Manning, held for
the automobile death Of Mrs. Clara
Harris, e, today blamed fog for the
accident. Mrs. Harris was run
down while crossing Q thoroughfare
late yesterday an d died several
hours later at q hospital,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-15
MERCHANT HAD
DIED FROM GAS

Milford, Jan 15--(UP)-The death
Of Isaac Moss. 10, retired merchant
whose body was found In his gas
filled garage last night. was being
investigated today by Medical Elk
aminer William j. H. Fisher.
A few hours after he left home
OH an GRAND to Bridgeport his wife
found him slumped In the front seat
OF his automobile. The ignition was
turned on and the gasoline tank
was empty. The garage was filled
with carbon monoxide gas fumes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-15
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. Jan. 15--(UP)--Gov-
eminent expenses and receipts for
the current fiscal year eending JAM
uary 13, compared with Il year ago.
This Year Expenses Last Year
$3,7S7, 0,545.S6- $4,011 1896. 262.32
Receipts
$2,304, 607 ,07s.H $2,013,679.24Z6s
Deficit
s1.4s2,753,4 G7.45 $1.99s,15s.o14s4
Cash Balance
$l.895,C02,41O.1S $2,15s,239. $500
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-15
DIE TOGETHER

Winthrop, Mass, Jan. Is
-(UP)-A mother and a
son died at their home yes
terday within two hours Of
each other. Franklin w.
Brown, 81, had been i'll
since Christmas. His moth
err, Mrs. Susan Pope, 63
died suddenly of heart dis
ease.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-15
BLOCK
BADLY BURNED
NIGHT
Damage Estimated at Nearly $4,000 Done to South
Main Street Building Several Firemen Were
Overcome During Progress of Blaze

Damage of from $1,000 to $4,000 done by fire
which broke out last night in the Bergn Building 6975
South Main street. the blaze giving fremen stubborn
battle all night long Six fremen by the
dense choking smoke which filled the threestory structure
and which made the blaze Of the most difficult that
local remen have been called to fight in many months
The of the blaze is unknown
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-15
R.I.REPUBL|CAkS
IN LIBEL SUIT.
Seven State Senators of
Rhode Island Are Seek
ing $4,000 Each

Newport, r. l., Jan. 15--(UP)--
Mrs. Ellen French Vanderbilt Fitz-
Simons, divorced wife Of Alfred Van
derbilt, Titanic victim, was de-
fendant today In seven libel suits
seeking q total Of $4,000.
Plaintiffs were seven republican
state senators, who charged the
wealthy republican national COM
mitteewoman, now the wife Of Paul
FitzSimons OF Newport, with pub
lidshing and circulating letter re-
ferring to them as yellow dogs
and TRAITORS to their party"
They Deserted COP
The letter. repeatedly circulated
among women members Of the re-
publican state central committee,
followed desertion Of the seven re-
publicans to the democratic minor
ity In the state senate, thus wrest-
ing temporary control from the
nominal republican majority.
Purpose of the coalition, formed
ut the senate organization January
S, was to prevent "gaveling through
Of legislation by the 27-15 republic
can majority according to Senator
Harry T. Bodwell, one Of the plain
tiffs. He said 1t was for "the good
of the party" and "the good of
Rhode Island"
Other Plaintiffs
Other plaintiffs were Senators
Cleveland Carpenter, Frederick c.
Broomhead, Oliver H. Stedman,
Charles Watts, John Simpson, Jr.,
and Russell H. Handy, senate presi-
dent protein. Each seeks $4,000.
The writs are returnable in supe-
rior court February rs.
A daughter of the late Allen
French, prominent In literary and
social circles, Mrs. FitzSimons mar
ried Alfred Vanderbilt 40 years ago.
She is the mother of William II.
(Billy) Vanderbilt, who unsuccess-
fully sought the republican guber-
material nomination last year.
After divorcing Vanderbilt. who
later drowned on the Titanic, the
wealthy matron married Paul Fitz-
Simorls, q Newport native.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-15
Reverend Edward.
J. Brennan Died.
Here Early Today
Former Pastor Of st. Margarefs Church Of This City
Passed Away at st. Mary's Hospital Pastor
Of ST. Marys Star of Sea, New London

Rev. Edward J. Brennan, former pastor of st.
Margarets church of this city and for the past
Sea in New London died early this morning at ST. Marys
hospital here following an illness Of two weeks Father
entered the local hospital about two weeks ago for final
treatment which ended in his death today throwing pail
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-15
FORMER KAISER ILL

Doom, Holland, Jan. 15-(Up)--
The former Kaiser was suffering
from heavy cold today. His doc
tor ordered him to remain indoors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-15

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The Weather

Fair, Cold Tonight;
Unchanged Saturday
Fun Weather Report Page 8.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-15

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The Washington times., 1937-07-08
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Chevrolet 1885 COupO-In best ROA0
of condition throughout: all OO4O
good tires, paint fine: real bargain;
trade and terms
ADDISON CHEVROLET, INC.
1887 Irving st. N. W. Adams 6411
The Washington times., 1937-07-08

Buick 1885 Series CSC Convert QO0E
ibIe COupe-This entire car is OCOO
in magnificent condition. Tires, up
holstery, finish all like new. Top is
perfect. Has very7low mileage and has
been driven carefully. Only desper-
ate need for cash has forced it's pres
Unusual terms.
SUPERIOR MOTORS
The Washington times., 1937-07-08

OldsmObils 1895 Trunk Sedan 0N0E
Here Is q little beauty: show. 0&SO
room appearance inside and out: mile
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The Washington times., 1937-07-08

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this kind you cannot go wrong here;
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Trade and easy monthly terms; guar
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The Washington times., 1937-07-08

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The Washington times., 1937-07-08

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Price. $50
The Washington times., 1937-07-08

Chevrolet 1896 De Luxe Coupe QAnB
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appearance and performances: has fac
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ADDISON CHEVROLET INC.
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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-07-23

teres.AIg Ola .4.y IN the County Of
Kent.
The cathedral is on the site Of the
church built there by ST. Augustine
in SOB. The present building was in
process Of construction from the
Eleventh to the Fifteenth century.
The northwest transept was the
scene Of the murder Of Thomas a
Beckett in ITO.
Second only to Canterbury in &C.
clesiastical importance is York
Minister in the City Of York, in
northern England, the see Of the
Archbishop Of York. The great
York Minister is the largest medieval
cathedral in England and one Of
the oldest. The imposing edifce was
built in the Twelfth, Thirteenth and
Fourteenth centuries.
Durham Cathedral is one Of the
most ancient and most important
in the country, and also one Of the
most perfectly situated, on an emf
hence above the old city Winchester
cathedral, in the south of England,
also is one of the earliest. It is
the longest Gothic church in Europe.
Many authorities consider Sails
bury Cathedral the most perfect Of
the great English churches. 1t is an
example Of pure early English
architecture, and is remarkable for
its uniformity and harmony Of de-
sign and its perfect proportions.
It has the loftiest spire in England.
1t is unusual among medieval cathe-
drals in that it was completed with
in forty years, from 1920 to 1880.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-07-23
Monterey, CALIFORNIA; CAPITAL

Monterey was formerly the most
enterprising city of California and
the principal military, commercial
and financial center. 1t played an
important part in the jealousies that
divided the northern and the south
ern settlements. Except for a short
time d845-184D it was the capital
Of California until the constitution
Of the new state was adopted in
1849. 1t was the county seat until
1872. The first American newspaper
on the Coast was published there
and in Cotton hall met the conven-
ton which framed the first constitu-
ton of the state. The first theater in
California, the first brick house and
the first house Of planed lumber
were built in Monterey. After the
discovery Of gold its importance
declined and San Francisco took the
leading place.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-07-23

Wayne M. Phelps, Mrs. B. Plum
mer, Barbara Russell, Matthew
Russell, /. L. Smith, Mrs. G. T.
Stansell, Earl Burford, George r.
Tate, Arthur ]. Todd, Alene v.
Thomas, Willie Terry, Mrs. Mary
Rogers, Mrs. Pearl Wright, B. F.
Henderson, Jack Winston, NJ. Ger
aldine Williams, L. E. Willis, Mrs.
Jennie Young, Mildred Russell, s.
E. Herrod, D. F. Edwards, and
Willie Terry.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-07-23
70 o..
Old English CathedralS
Magnificent Structures

The medieval cathedrals Of Eng
land are among the most magnih-
cent in Europe, and among the
best preserved and most important
architecturally. Many Of them, says
a writer in the New York Herald
Tribune, while adhering to general
Gothic principles. are distinctive in
style and preserve some Of the best
examples Of early English architec-
ture.
One need not be student Of
architecture or a devout churchman
to appreciate the beauty of these
ancient monuments to mans faith
and art and skill. In their majesty
they dominate many Of the cities
Of England.
One Of the cathedrals is Canter-
bury, the Metropolitan Church Of
England. Canterbury itself is an in