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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-16
PRICE LEVELS OF
 1926 SUGGESTED
New Move of President to Lift Nation From Its
 Present Decline
BY sANDoR S. KLEIN

United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Washington, Feb. 16 - (U.P0 - President Roosevelt sought higher commodity price levels today in a new move to lift the nation from the economic recession. Reiterating his conviction that prices generally still were too low, MT. Roosevelt asked a group of government fiscal experts to prepare report on the price structure to serve as the basis for action. This group, which included Mordecai Ezekiel, agriculture de- partment price expert, and Dr. Ja- cob Viner, Chicago University econ- omist, met for the first time yeSter- day. In an effort to expedite the re- port, which the president indicated he wanted by Thursday, members conferred until late last night and planned to continue their study to- day.
 MT. Roosevelt said he probably would discuss the price analysis at his Friday morning press confer ence.
 Levels of 1926
 Although the president has re- peatedly said he favored return to the price levels existing in 1926, it was generally believed that his first objective would be to increase the prices of those commodities which are unusually low and to bring into
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-16
LANCDON GIVEN
 TO WASHINGTON

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 16.-(UP) Robert F. Langdon, A, was turned over to Washington, D. O., authori- ties today for return to that city where he has been indicted on a first degree murder charge in con- nection with the staying seven years ago of Beulah Limerick.
 Superior Court Judge John Rufus Booth nolle pressed charge of placing an obstruction on a rail- road track. preferred against Lang don year ago at East Haven, and he was immediately taken into GUS tody by two Washington detectives.
 Iangdon made no objection to the court procedure and waived extradi- tion so as to avoid arraignment before U. s. commissioner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-16
HOOVER FEARFUL
 OF ANOTHER WAR

Ee Havre, France, Feb. 16-(UP) Herbert Hoover said on his arrival here today that T do not want to see another war, but what is hap pening throughout the world makes me fearful of another outbreak" :" MT. Hoover, only living former United States president and head of the Belgian Relief Commission during the World War, is en route to Brussels for a visit.
 Addressing French and Belgian officials who greeted him as he dis embarked from the United States liner Washington, MT. Hoover said:
 During the World War I never dreamed France and Belgium could so fully recover from the terrific damage
 MT. Hoover left here by automo- bile and will arrive in Brussels to- morrow. He was to have lunch at Cassel, which was in the French war zone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-16
COLEMAN GIVEN
 HEAVY PENALTY
Three Fines S1O, $25, S1OO With Costs Added
 for Drunken Driving

Vincent Coleman, 30, of Ridge street who was arrested last month after an accident on East Aurora street, was fined heavily on three counts i'll city court today. Judge John F. McGrath fined Coleman S1O and costs for driving without 4 license, $25 and costs for reckless driving, and $100 and costs for oper- ating a car while under the influ- ence of liquor. Unable to pay the fine. Coleman was taken to the New Haven county jail.
 The drunken driving charge was placed against Coleman last week on complaint of Julian Dooley of Pied mont street. Previously the accused had been charged only with reckless driving.
 Cause of Crash
 Dooley testified that he started to back his car out of driveway on East Aurora street January 27 when he saw Coleman's car ap- preaching. He stopped, he said, but Colemap's car left the road and ran into his automobile. Coleman, he testified was drunk at the time. Similar testimony was given by Dooley's father, W. w. Dooley.
 Patrolman Thomas DoddS said that shortly after the accident he saw Coleman ill gas station, and at that time he was drunk. He reported to Motor Patrolmen Jo- seph Mccarthy and James Wagner and they arrested Coleman. Not having seen Coleman driving, the officers charged him only with reck- less driving.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-16
REICHSTAC WILL
 LISTEN TO HITLER
Momentous Speech Await ed Not Only By Ger-
 many, But World

BY FREDERICK c. OECHSNER United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Berlin, Feb. 16.-UP)-Field Mar shal Hermann Goering today sum- moned the Nazi Reichstag to meet at l p. m. Sunday to hear Fuehrer Adolf Hitler make his promised dec- laration on foreign affairs. Goering's announcement, made in his capacity of president of the Reichstag, came while Nazis celebrated joyously what they regarded as an outstanding vic- tory in the reorganization of the Austrian government. Hitler's speech was the only item on the Reich stag'S program for its special meet ing, and the Austrian erorganiZa- tion was expected to loom large in the speech. Dr. Paul Joseph Goeb- bels, propaganda minister, said im- mediately after the Reichstag sum- mons:
 Every German Will Listen
 "Every German will listen to the Fuehrer's speech to Germany and the world"
 Those who had no radio sets, he said, would be able to listen by means of loud speakers in reStaur- ants and in public halls.
 NaZis themselves were jubilant as they studied the news from Vienna.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-16

Jury recommended mercy, mandatory. Common Pleas Judge Daniel J. Brennan imposed sen sentence.
 Barhorst, 37, father Of two chil- dren, was shot on the night of Dec. q as he sat at the wheel of his bus. Mrs. Sohl based her defense on the contention that she was under the influence of marihuana and could not distinguish right from wrong. Miss Owens, a product of the slums, the devoted follower of the older girl, said she knew nothing of the shooting until it was over.
 Three and One Half Hours
 The jury deliberated three and a half hours. Mrs. Sohl stared at the 12 men with white, impassive face as Foreman Zoltan Zilahay an- nounced the verdict. Her young friend, whom she called 'Chippy,' 2 cried softly.
 T am satisfied" said Mrs. There sa Barhorst, the widow.
 Judge Brennan had given the jury a choice of one of three verdictS- guilty of first degree murder, with the death penalty mandatory guilty of first degree murder, with a recommendation for life inpris- onment or not guilty. Continued on Page 8
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-16
Dollar Day Tomorrop Offers Big Bargains
Greatest Savings Available to Shoppers Here as Mer=
 chants Provide Special Stocks for Event

When Waterbury stores open to- morrow it will be Dollar Day. And rain, shine, or blizzard, prices will be dropped to such minimum that a dollar will go farther to- wards getting great values than at any time since the country went off the gold standard, according to a survey of the stocks on hand today.
 This will be the first 1888 Dollar Day of Waterbury, sponsored by the Merchants Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce, planned through the cooperation of all Waterbury mer- chants.
 This. too, will be the occasion when the January inventories have been completed and many mer- chants will have on hand com- modities. clothing all sorts of goods which will be on sale at unheard of prices. This will be the time to ef- feet the greatest savings of the year, quite probably, for many articles normally priced at several times the amount, will be marked "$1" during Dollar Day, all day tomorrow. Early Shoppers Winners Those who are first-comers at the stores will be the winenrs, too, for there will be no ordering ahead, as it were. You'll have to see the bar gains and then select from them yourself.
 And the first-come- -first-served policy will mean that many sub urbanite will make plans for open ing time attendance at the fine Waterbury stores. It will be the big gest event of 1888, to date, when the stores open tomorrow, in terms of what $1 can buy.
 So, make your arrangements to- night, housewives and bargain hunters. Be sure to tell MT. House. holder that he'll find his coffee on the back of the stove if he lies a. bed beyond the time you'll need to get into the shopping district be- fore the opening of the stores.
 Shop early and save, is the slogan of the day. But, for those who can't make it until later, there is as- surance that there'll be lots of bar gains all day long tomorrow for it's Dollar Day in Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-16
AL CAPONE SANE
 MAY BE REPORT

Washington. Feb. 16- (UP) = A report of an examination by pSy- chiatrists of Al Capone. Chicago racketeer who is prisoner at AL catraz prison, has been received by the Department of Justice, it was learned today.
 Department officials said that James V. Bennett, director of the Bureau of Prisons in the Depart ment of Justice had received the report but does not intend to make it public at once.
 Reports, unconfirmed by Depart ment of Justice officials here, were circulated that the psychiatrists' re- port adjudged the former Chicago gang leader sane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-16

What Boy Claims
 The boy, who brings the suit through his father, Joseph Cantan- zaro, claims the bear reached through the bars of her cage on the afternoon of September 27, 1887, at 4:30 o'clock, grasped him by the right forearm, and clawed him vic- iously. It is alleged that the city created a nuisance by keeping the bear in such manner as to allow her to reach through the bars at spectators.
 City Denies Nuisance
 The city denies that keeping the bear was nuisance, and claim that maintenance of the animal in the zoo was a government duty, ana therefore leaves the municipality free from liability for negligence.
 The complaint filed by Attorney Andrew D. Dawson for the plaintiff alleges that the bear was wild and ferocious." It claimed that the bars of the cage were three inches apart, and that there was no other pro- lection to keep the bear away from spectators.
 Permanent Loss
 Permanent loss of function of fingers of the right hand has re- suited from the injuries inflicted by the bear, according to the complaint. Patrolman Thomas Barley, who took the youth to St. Mary's hospital after the affair, was present in court today. on call to offer testimony. Supt 0f raEkE 5auness Is Gurtan was also on hand and expected to be called.
 City Makes Answer
 In its answer and special defense to the allegations of the boys com plaint, the city states that the bars of the cage are only two inches apart, and that there is a rail III front of the cage to keep spectators at a safe distance. Through Cor poration Counsel Charles s. O'Con- nor and Claims Attorney Timothy s. Sullivan, the city contends that the youthful plaintiff, "unnecessar- fly, voluntarily and negligently plac- ed himself in position to become injured" It is alleged that contri- butory negligence on the part Of the youth is the cause of his injury. The trial is not expected to last more than two days.
 "Nigger" became the property of the city almost five years ago, when the Worden Dairy presented her as a gift.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-16
WM. H. BRICKEL
 DIED TODAY
Former Policeman in Days of Chief Geo. M. Egan;
 80 Years of Age

William H. Brickel, member of the Waterbury police department more than 50 years ago. died today at St. Mary's hospital after a months illness. He was 80 years of age.
 MT. Brickel was appointed to the police force in 1884 and served until 1894, when he resigned. He was en- gagged in other employment for some time, but later became a city en- ploye. He had worked for the city for the past IS years. MT. Brickel's home was at 205 Washington ave- nue.
 In Olden Days
 In the days when Mir. Brickel was policeman, the force had only a few members. Prisoners were walked to the police station, and often that meant a continued struggle from the place where the arrest was made to the police station, then on Phoenix avenue. George M. Egan was chief of police.
 Surviving MT. Brickel are son, William H. Brickel, Jr., daughter, Mrs. Alex RomanauSkas: two grand children; brother, former Sergeant John Brickel of the police depart ment; sister, Mrs. Augusta Kahl; and several nieceS and nephews.
 Funeral services will be held Fri day afternoon at the Lunny Funeral Home, 25 Central avenue. Rev. pr. Roger B. T. Anderson will oflciate. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery.
 An Old Tribute
 Following MT. Brickel'S retirement from the police force in 1894, the following tribute was paid him by The Democrat:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-16
Cabinet With Nazis in Key Positions Vote Am=
 nesty for All Prisoners
AUSTRIAN CHANCELLOR
 ATTEMPTS TO RESIGN
Thousands of Nazis Now in Prison Freed; MussO=
 Iini Clinched Peace
BY FERDINAND c. M. JAIN

BY FERDINAND c. M. JAIN
 United Press Staff 4orrespondent)
 Vienna, February 16. = (UP) - Austria's new cabi- net, with Austrian Nazis in key posts and pledged to closest cooperation with Nazi Germany. voted a sweeping amnesty today. Nazis or Nazi synpathizers had been brought into full participation in the govern ment. The amnesty decree voted in the early hours of the morning at the new cabinets first meeting awaited only the signature of President Wilhelm Miklas. It was expected that before night political prisons would have swung open their gates to release not only Nazis but men of other political persuaSions serving sentences for political activi- ties AuStrians themselves, provided with only the most formal com muniques, did not know even yet what had happened.
 But it was expected that bigger events were yet to come the closest cooperation between Austria and Germany in foreign and eco- homie affairs and, 1t was persistent 1 ly reported, cooperation in other fields of more dramatic possibilities.
 German Four Year Plan
 It was understood that negotia- tions were already underway be- tween the Austrian National Bank and the German Reichbank regard- ing Austrian cooperation in the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-16
FIRST LEG OF ORDEREDPROBE IS COMPLETED Summary, Comment on Results Obtained Are
 Being Prepared MAY BE PRESENTED
 MAYOR THURSDAY Scene of Investigation Will Be Transferred to
 City of Hartford

First stage of the official investigation into Water bury's financial affairs was completed today with the finishing of the audit of 1887 accounts by Griffenhagen & Associates, Ltd, the concern engaged under city appro- priation. But James G.. Robinson, partner in charge, presently is engaged in preparation of his summary and comment on the audit and IS expected to require today and possi- bly, tomorrow before he will have 1t in shape to present to Mayor Frank Hayes and to the office of States Attorney Hugh M Alcorn.
 Unofficially, it was learned that tho detail work and accounting are complete and that the office of Controller Sherwood L. Rowland has
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-16
BANDITS WERE
 AHEAD OF TIME

Boston, February 16. CUP> - Two bandits held up Benjamin Sherman, 34. in his real estate office and robbed him of 80 cents.
 Where are .he two collectors?" one said. They must have quite a load of dough with them today. It's rent day, isn't it?"
 Sherman nodded, but mumbled he didn't know where the collectors were. The bandits fled.
 Two minutes later, the collectors arrived with $350.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-16
Mary yO'ConnorH Hears
 Her Confession Read
Athletic College Girl Not Very Much Concerned as Detective Captain John Murphy Told Story
 She Had Related to Him

Philadelphia, Feb. 16-(UP)- Mary Keenan O'Connor, 19-year- old schoolgirl, Slouched comfortably in a chair today while detec i've on the witness stand revealed the contents of a purported murder confeSSion--a confession that she killed Nancy Glenn, 5, because of a quarrel over bicycle.
 The contents of the confession were made public after two lengthy arguments between William A. Gray defense counsel, and assistant dis trict attorney Charles Gordon, one in Judge Joseph Sloane's chambers and the other in open court. Then Detective Captain John Murphy, gripping the rail of the witness box and staring at the O'Connor girl, Swore that she confessed the crime to him shortly after midnight on a November night in Merchantville, N. J.
 Stunned Her With Blow
 The Commonwealth, contending that the O'Connor girl stunned the Glenn child with one blow of her powerful fist and then thrust her head into a mud puddle, will not in- sist on the death penalty. Prosecu- tor Gordon told the jurors he would let them decide in event of convic- tion whether 1t was first degree mur- der, second degree murder. or man. slaughter.
 Detective Murphy told a haltlng story. interrupted frequently by objections of defense counsel. He said he went to Merchantville be- cause he heard the O'Connor girl was staying at her grandfather house there. He arrested her, he said, and took her to police Sta- tion.
 Took Down Statement
 Someone brought in typewriter Murphy added. and he asked the O'Connor girl If she wanted to make statement. She did, the witness added and he told of taking it down on the typewriter.
 "She stated she was on UpSal street and Fayette," Murphy said. Nancy Glenn asker for a ride on q
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-16
BIGGER ARMY

Washington, Feb. 16 - (UP)-The house military affairs committee today re- ported favorably a bill to re-establish the regular army reserve with an antic- ipated strength of 75,0O0 within five years.
 The committee also re- ported a bill to increase the number of regular army of- ficers from 12,500 to 14,- 659,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-16
Audit Of 1937 City Finances Ends
$15,OOO Pet Bear Suit Has Started
City Asked to Pay That Amount Because Hamilton Parks "Ngger" Is Accused of Permanently
 Injuring Ten=Year=Old Boy

"Nigger," Hamilton Parks fiveyear old female bear the Waterbury Superior Court melight this ing, although she quite unconscious of it all she padded about her cage in the East End Judge Frank today in the ooO Superior Court action of tenyearold Phillip Cantanzero against the City of Waterbury which is based on the allegation that Nigger" cawed the boy, causing him permanently disabling injuries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-16
SECOND INMATE
 TO MAKE ESCAPE

Medfield, Mass, Feb. 16. (UP)-- For the second time in three days, a patient has escaped from a state hospital by merely walking away.
 Eugene Lyons, 47, of Natick dis appeared from Medfleld State hos pital last night while returning to his quarters from supper.
 Sunday William Scott escaped similarly from Danyers State hos pital but was captured next day.
 Neither Lyons nor Scott was con- sidered dangerous.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-16
Late Neus Bulletins
DIES QUICKLY

Brookline, Mass, Feb. 16 -(UP)-Only a few min utes after reporting for duty, apparently in normal health, Detective : Lieuten- ant Robert J. Evans, 69, for several years head of the Brookline police detective bureau, died suddenly in his office today. Death was ascribed to a heart at- tack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-16
Accepts Terms Offered Early Today Europe
 Tense Ouer Agreement
WomenSlayers OfBus Druer Are Giuen Life
Mrs. Ethel Sohl, Who Did Actual Killing, Her l7=Year Old Girl Chum Genevieve Owens, We're Found
 Guilty By Jury

Newark, N. J.. February 16 - (UP) - Mrs Ethel Sohl and her year old coadventuress Geneveve Owens were sentenced to life imprisonment today for the murder of
 William Barhorst in $2 10 hodup jury of 12 men, after deberating for little than three hours found the two former Reform School inmates guilty of first degree murder in the staying of the 37-year-old bus driver The jury recommended mercy making the life sentence
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-16
GOING BACK

London, Feb. 16-UP)
 -Eamon De Valera, pres ident of Fire (fOrmerly the Irish Free State) will re- turn to London Feb. Fl for resumption of the Anglo Irish trade talks, Premier Neville Chamberlain an- nOunced in Commons today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-16
LEWIS IS APPOINTED

New Haven, Feb. 16-UP)-Wil- martin s. Lewis, Pennington. today became member of the Yale Corporation, succeeding the late Francis Parsons, Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-16
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. Feb. 16-(UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through Feb. l4th, compared with year ago: This Year Expenses Last Year S4,705,799, ,532.7S $4,509, ,09S,S37.9S
 Receipts S3,73s,I3o,43224 ,$2,5S4,727S15.s0
 Gross Deficit sss6,sss,1Os.54 s1,S24,s71,522.os
 Net Deficit s914617,S5s 54 S1, 6s,S5s,s22.0s
 Cash Balance $3,O05, ,341,65 S1,625,261,40S.0
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-16
DIES OF INJURIES

New Britain, Conn, Feb. 16 - (U. p - Michael Choma, 5S. died to- day at New Britain General hospital froxl effects of an acisA he drank Monday night following a family argument.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-16
The Weather

Fair, Cold Tonight; Thurs. Cloudy Warmer Full Weather Report Page II {
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Nogales international., 1938-04-30
New Two-COIOr
Air Mail Stamp

A distinctive, two-color air mail
stamp will be issued by the United
States Post Office Department in
recognition of National Air Mail
Week, May 1921.
This stamp will be symbolic of
the Air Mail, and will aSsuredly
be highly desirable for the collect
ors who will send and receive let
tiers on the special flights planned
for that week. The stamp will be of
six-cent denomination, the same
size as the commemorative issues.
The border, of distinctive air
mail design, will be printed in blue
and the central design will be req
This design will depict an eagle
with outstretched wings, bearing
in its talons a shield, olive wreath
and bundle of arrows.
This stamp will first be place;
on sale at Dayton, Ohio, home o.
Wright brothers, builders OF th'
first successful airplane, and at st
Petersburg, Florida, where the flrS
passenger flight was made. Ever,
effort will be made to have th(
new Scent air mail stamp avail
able at all post offices where need
ed in conjunction with the OBJ
servance of National Air Mai
Week, May 1921.
Nogales international., 1938-04-30
z CANDIDATES
IN K. {. CLASS

Announcement was made yester-
day by William Glasson, Grand
Knight of the local Council of the
knights of Columbus, that the first
degree of the Order will be exem-
plified to seven candidates in a
ceremony presided over by Louis
]. Felix, of Tucson, District Dep
uty for the Southern Arizona ter
ritory.
The ceremony will take place in
the K. of C. Hall next Tuesday,
May 3rd. at s p. m.
This class of candidates will be
known as Father DuvalS Golden
Jubilee Glass" n honor of the be-
loved local clergyman. Monsignor
Duval, this being the first of a
series of social, religious and civic
affairs being arranged to celebrate
the 50th anniversary of his or
dination as Catholic priest, which
will be officially comemorated on
June 29th this year.
Following the business meeting,
the knights will enjoy a repaSt
and a social meeting, honoring
Monsignor Duval, District Deputy
Felix and other visitors, and the
new members.