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The Washington times., 1938-06-27
BANDIT 81 AIN
EXPOSES after
4 ARE KIDNAPPED
Brother Captured in
Estate Manhunt

WILMINGTON. ILL.,, June ~
GNSD D.-One of two outlaws who
last night shot an Indiana State
trooper and kidnapped four per.
sons was shot and killed today
and his companion seriously
wounded when they we're trapped
by police on farm ten miles east
of here.
The man killed was Clarence
Easton, 27, of Valley City, N. D.
The wounded man is his brother,
o. G.. EaSton, 25.
An ever-tightening police net,
thrown out over Indiana and Illi-
nois and Indiana highways fol.
lowing a unique reign of terror by
the brothers, forced them to de-
sert the main roads.
FREED CAPTIVES
On a muddy byway half a mile
from the Byron Werner farm they
freed two captives, James Novy,
farmer living nearby. and his
4-year-old son. They abandoned
the NovyS' car.
Deputy Clinton Kraig, of Kanka-
kee, was in the Werner farm yard
when Clarence Easton emerged
from a corn field carrying a rifle.
Craig said:
Put up your hands"
But Easton walked calmly to.
ward him-Smiling Craig shouted:
IF you don't drop that gun,
I'll kill you"
Still the outlaw walked toward
the deputy. He made no move
to shoot. A State police car
roared into the yard. L. M. Tay.
lor. assistant superintendent. and
several officers leaped out. EaSton
shouted:
SLAY BANDIT
go ahead and shoot. There's
nothing left for me-"
He moved as If to fire.
Deputy Kraig and the State
police all fired at once. EaSton
died in the hail of lead.
AS the guns roared, o. G. Easton
broke from the cornfield on the
opposite side of the farmhouse. He
ran toward the house. In his hands
he carried a revolver and a rifle.
Several officers opened fire. He
fell, wounded.
LYNCH THREAT
An angry group of armed farm.
ers. attracted by the gunfire, be-
gan shouting:
Let's get him right here. He
doesn't need a trial"
Deputy Sheriff Thomas Wise,
of Joliet, hustled the wounded
man into a car and drove hastily
away.
On the way to the hospital at
Joliet State penitentiary Easton,
who, with his brother, had spread
terror through two States with q
wantonness reminiscent of the late
John Dillinger and his gang, said
he and his brother embarked on a
criminal career several weeks ago
when they obtained revolVerS from
a mail order house.
He confessed they had perpe-
trated robberieS in Minneapolis
and somewhere in Wisconsin"
| Easton said he and his brother
shot Indiana State Policeman Roy
Dixon last night because they
feared arrest.
The Washington times., 1938-06-27

Scheid is accused of fatally
shooting Daugherty as the climax
of a wild chase through Fairfax
county on the night of last March
20.
Selection Of a jury frS7n the
venire of 20 progressed rapidly
until Defense Attorney Frank Ball
sharply challenged Robert l..
Hutchinson, a prospective juror.
Despite the fact that Hutchin.
The Washington times., 1938-06-27
Scheid on Trial
In Speed Staying

ARLINGTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, ARLINGTON Va
June 27Before courtroom crowded to overfowing Edwin
Sched "a suspended Falls Church policeman trial for
his lite here today charges of Staying Theodore Daughery
Washington musician
The Washington times., 1938-06-27

MRS MARCO LINDEWAL BATHELr
NeW Yorker Valves ExtrQditiOn for
Probe Of Bay STATE Staying

NEW YORK June 81 (C.TPS S)-A Park Avenue sportsman
who married heires questioned by State police
Northampton Mass, last night in Massachusetts concrete
block MURDER Arrested the bedside of his wife John Paul
Bahe 81 waived extradton late SATURDAY. and ACCOMPANIED
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06
GOV. DAVEY TO
 GIVELAST WORD
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44O1AA \ C6V ~ in the chapel building, which she has furnished with rocking chair, curtains for the barred windows, a radio and pictures.
 Both she and the boy clung to the hope that the governor would spare her life. The boy appeared at clemency hearing before the gov ernor's secretary last week and asked for his mothers life as 8 Christ mas present"
 States attorneys opposed the pleas for mercy. They described Mrs. Hahn as a modern Borgia, who had met old men in beer parlors, fed them a slow poison, won their confidence by pretending to nurse them back to health, and then stole their savings after they had died. She was convicted of only one mur- der, that of Jacob Wagner, 78, of Cincinnati, but it was believed she had poisoned from four to six oth- CTS. Her methods were so cunning, it was only by accident that she was even suspected.
 Her First Arrest
 She was first arrested in Cincin- natl Aug. 10, 1887, at the request of Colorado Springs, Colo, authori- ties who charged her with having stolen two rings from hotel. Col orado authorities included the in- formation that she and Oscar had gone to Colorado with George Obendorfer, 67, a Cincinnati cob- bier, and that Obendorfer had died there.
 When she was put through the police lineup in Cincinnati, Lieut.. George Schatte recognized her as the woman he had questioned when Wagner died the previous June 3. On the basis of that coincidence, Wagner'S body was exhumed and it was found that he had been pois- oned.
 AS a result of subsequent investi- gationS, Mrs. Hahn was also in- dicted for the murder of George Gsellman, 67, but was not tried on that charge.
 Native of Germany
 She was a native of FueSsen, Germany. Her parents sent her to the home of a sister, in Holland, when they learned she was to have child out of wedlock. Later she migrated to the United States, married Peter Hahn, telegrapher, who adopted her son.
 It was charged that she spent much time at Cincinnati race tracks, and that the motive for the murders was to get more money to gamble. After Wagner's death, she allegedly forged his name to a will making her his beneficiary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06
THREE LITCHFIELD
 BURGLARS HELD
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the Crutch & Mcdonald drug store in Litchfield was broken into and over $500 worth of merchandise was stolen.
 The same drug store was broken into again Sunday night, and this time merchandise valued at close to $500 was taken. Also broken into were the North Woodbury meat market, and 8 First National store in Woodbury, merchandise being stolen from both establishments.
 Stole Bristol Car
 Also charged to the trio are the theft of a car owned by William Roccanciello, of Bristol, from North Elm street Friday night, the theft of a car owned by Nelson Smith of Litchfield, in that town Saturday morning, and the theft of a car owned by Julius Alexander of 252 Cooke street, from Brook street, Sunday.
 } The Alexander car, with some of the loot still in the rear seat, was recovered by detectives on Mill street last ngiht. The Smith car was found here Saturday.
 Among the articles recovered by the police were scores of cartons of cigarettes, number of bottles of whiskey, and cocktails, cameras, cigars, matches, candy and alarm clocks. The remainder of the stol- en goods was being sought today.
 The three youths were questioned at length at police headquarters last night, and police claimed they made number of damaging ad- missions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06

Matthew Daly, aWalLlng trlal aL Hartford; Buckley is Major Buck ley of Holland county, who was cen- sured by the jury; Willard is Clar- ence Willard of New Haven, cen- sured by the Merritt Parkway jury.
 Nothing but the weather fright- ems me-" the elderly woman replied when Attorney Cassidy asked her if she would not be unwilling to serve three or four months on the jury.
 She said that she hasn't been i'll in years, but has visited a doctor regularly for a checkup.
 AIcOyn Friend In Need
 Special Prosecutor Alcorn proved a friend in need to Albert P. Stern berg of New Haven, retired, who was the sixth venireman to be ques- toned. Last Tuesday Sternberg att tempted to be excused on the ground that his wife is ill and re- quires his regular attention. I'm always willing to do my duty, how ever, he said today.
 He said that he knows none Of the defendants. When questioned by Attorney Crawford he admitted having read the newspapers, say ing he was attracted by headlines, "big as a barnyard." He also ad- mitted having discussing the case, but had heard no radio comments concerning it. q have no impress sions. I would like to hear both sides first" he said.
 Inevitable Question
 While questioning Sternberg, Att torney Crawford again brought for- ward the inevitable question, Does the mere fact that the men had an opportunity to break the law con- vince you that they are guilty?" The answer was "No."
 Sternberg said that he had heard MT. Alcorn making speeches. With a wide grin he also volunteered, I've been Republican since was able to poke lever"
 This would no influence him in making a decision, he also stated.
 My family should come first" he replied when questioned by Attor- ney Crawford concerning his duty to the state to serve.
 Wanted To Be Excused
 'You would like to be excused, wouldn't you," queried MT. Alcorn at this point.
 >"Yes," was the ready reply.
 Then the state excuses you," said Alcorn.
 Judge Inglis halted the session at this point and called all counsel into his chambers for 8 conference. It is understood that the confer ence concerned only methods of procedure.
 Commentaries
 In commentaries on the case yesterday, Judge Inglis and Special Prosecutor Alcorn expressed their desires that the work of impanel- ing the jury be completed with post haste. Both expressed opposition to any lengthy court recess during the Christmas holidays.
 It was the belief of Judge Inglis yesterday that court would prob ably adjourn Friday, December g and reconvene Tuesday, December 27. which is customary procedure. Christmas is on Sunday this year, but will be celebrated on Monday.
 Not One Day Lost
 By employing this schedule, not a single day will be lost to the case.
 It is possible that another panel of veniremen will have to be select ed, when it becomes apparent that the present list will be exhausted without the necessary 12 qualifying. Judge Inglis will take precautions to prevent any loss of time by the necessity of selecting the new list.
 The new group will be available immediately upon the expiration of the present group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06
Two Historic Enemies Sign Peace Agreement
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strations in main streets today, shouting:
 eve want Corsical We want Tun- isl We want DjiboutiI"
 Djlbouti, chief town of French Somaliland, is the terminus of the only railroad to Addis Ababa, capi- tai of Ethiopia, and Italy is. forced to use the French owned line.
 Police and soldiers in impressive numbers guarded all approaches to the French embassy. They closed of the FarneSe Square on which the embassy is situated, and permitted only persons who lived or worked in it to approach.
 Crack carabiniers, grenadiers, AL pine troops sand picked policemen guarded the embassy building.
 Groups of between 10 and 20 stu- dents started small anti-French demonstrations this morning as they went to classes.
 Mass in Hundreds
 But as they left class at noon for lunch, the students massed ir hun- dreds to show their anger toward France.
 They paraded to such hotels as the EXcelsiar and Ambassador, and pointing to sign life Cafe" and "The Dansant," shouted:
 Put them in Italian! No French words in Rome!"
 They got as close to the French embassy as they could, crowding into side streets, and shouted for Corsica, Tunis and Djibouti.
 They went then to the Venice Square in hope that Premier Bonito Mussolini might appear on the bal cony from which he often speaks. He did not appear and after waiting 10 minutes the students left.
 Small demonstrations by groups of students and young Fascists were reported all over the city. The dem- onstrators wandered through main streets, shouting slogans against France, and demands for Tunis.
 One group saw an automobile with German license plate an it, and shouted, "Heil Hitler!"
 German Press Hits Italy
 Berlin, Dec. 6-(UP)-The press opened a vigorous campaign today against anti-Italian demonstrations In TuniS and Corsica. Obviously in- spired, the papers described the pro- French demonstrations as 'scanda- lous"and heatedly asked, "why is world conscience silent about anti Italian eXcesSeso"
 B. 2. Am Mittag said:
 Italian windows in Corsica and Tunis are smashed but nowhere in the Democratic world is a protest heard. When Jews windows were smashed in Germany after the Vom Rath murder, an organized storm of indignation without parallel was seen."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06

against $1,4OO,735 in 1888, indicat- ing probable closing of the Oronoke school, as cited earlier in The Dem- ocrat, and no replacementS due to resignation.
 In the fire department, two booster pumps, to cost $17,0O0, are listed, but no truck, as was urged by various of the commissioners. No provision apparently is made for filling the office of superintendent of alarms as the salary item is about $11, ,000 less.
 In spite of some controversy over refusal of the controller to pay the $7OO appropriation in the 1888 budget for Memorial day obServ- ance, this item appears in the 1889 appropriations, as does the $1,00O item for Armistice day observance.
 Appropriation Changes
 Changes in some of the appro- priations include: Decrease of text book item from $17,000 to $16,000, the same $13,000 for classroom sup plt6S, III IIlC SCIlOOI uCPd4 C1AlC44US ' police salaries, $435, ,298 next year. as compared with $432,275 this year fire department salaries, $431, 1885 next year, $443, PAP this year; engi- neering salaries, $92,56S next year, $65, ,726, this year; street department. salaries, $229, 9,000, $25,000 temporary salaries next year, $250,000 this year.
 Surplus Sinking Fund
 The surplus resource sinking fund will become an active portion of city financing during 1889 when a total of $823, ,064.28 is anticipated revenue from which will be paid the items heretofore listed, including $23,000 for the six-year indemnity payment to Platt Bros, for pollution of the Naugatuck river, this by court de- cree. Hereafter, Platt Bros. will ac- cept yearly payments of $3,500, ob- viating the setting up of the budget item every six years.
 The aldermen. by suggestion of Republican Aldermanic Leader George L. Kingston, will conduct public hearings after the budget meeting next Monday and will con- slider suggestions for a change of charter"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06
Waterbury Will Have
 Thirty Five Mill Tax
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for the enlargement of some items there.
 The tax rate is designed to pro- duce $5,845, ,000 on a grand list of 167 million, leaving per cent, or $292, ,225, as the difference between probable collection and the total. The city'S rate of tax collection figures around 95 per cent, rate of col lection comparable favorably with that of all other cities.
 Set up in the budget is an item of $180,000 which the finance board has provided as a reserve appropria- tion for relief purposes in the vel fare department only. The welfare appropriation, hence, is only $3,00O more for 1889 than for this year, or $370,919, against $367,470
 Another Contingency
 A further contingency" appro- priation of $37,552 is set up.
 Total of these increases, the f1- nance board reported, would make a net of $1,410,617 and this would call for an increase of mills in the tax rate, or 40 mills. The board report ed that to offset this considerable increase and with view to saving the taxpayer use of his money at in- terest by using the currently frozen assets" of the surplus resource sink ing fund, which could not be used for other purpose and draws no in- terest for the city, the following provisions were made.
 l: General 10 per cent salary cut, $34o,0o0.
 2: Pay accrued bond interest to Dec. 31, 1888, out of the surplus re- source sinking fund, $266,017.
 3: Pay bonds maturing Jan. 1, 1889, out of surplus resource sink ing fund, $60,OO0.
 4: Cutting department require ments, $108,000.
 Thus, about $725,OO0 was cut from the total increase of 1889 over 1888 requirements and the surplus re- source sinking fund assets have been used as Commissioner John H. GoSs has contended throughout they should be utilized, as deficiency fund rather than held, without in- tereSt, as frozen assets" Approxi- mately $400,000 will be available in this fund on Dec. 31.
 The board reported that it had found the assistance of Griffenhagen 6 Associates essential to prepara- tion of the budget but that it had not found it advisable to accept all recommendations in some instances, This reference apparently was to the recommendantois concerning cut of personnel in the school, fire and police departments, and closing of fire houses and schools as economy measures.
 In the matter of closing of schools, the salary iteEn in the teachers payroll shows $l,39O.0O0 is provided,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06
PASSENGERS SHAKEN

Boston, December 6. (UP) = Fifteen passengers were shaken and two persons were hoSpitalized early today after an automobile rammed the rear of Massachusetts Station Harvard Square trolley car on Har- yard Bridge.
 Miss Lillian Thayer of the Back Bay, . trolley car passenger, was treated for nervous shock and Rich ard Davin, 27, of Charlestown. driver of the automobile, for head, leg and chest injuries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06
MORE TROUBLE IN ICELAND

Belfast, Ireland, Dec. 6 - (UP)- Terroristic activities in the contro- versy between the Irish Free State and Ulster were renewed today whe na bomb wrecked the newly erected recreation hall of the Gaelis Athletic Association.
 The building, which was to be opened Thursday. was badly dam aged. One side was blown out. Three bombs had been placed in venti- lator but only one exploded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06
CAUSE FOR SUICIDE

Aamden. Conn, December 6. = euP) = III Health was blamed to- day for the suicide yesterday of Adolph G. Berger, 70. retired black smith. Berger hanged himself in his home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06

Deputy Sheriff Dan COnnOr of Prospect. injured in an auto- mobile accident on the eve of the start of the trial came to court today, wearing a bandage on his forehead. He was hospitalized as result of the accident, but appear eG today in good condition. He was named by High Sheriff J. Edward Slavin to assist at the trial
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06
City's Estimates Call
 For 35-MilL Tax Rate

with nine mill increase Waterbuys appropriations spite maures oaling presented budget calling for half of the rae
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06

Special Investigator George L. Greer made his first appearance here today, since the start of the trial. For the past few months he had been seriously i'll of pneu- monia, and at last reports had suffered 8 relapse. He is expected to be here daily during the pro- ceedings. During the grand jury investigation he paired up with County Detective Edward J. Hickey,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06

Several conferences between counsel and Judge Inglis caused numerous flurrieS of speculation to arise.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06

Jurymen are paid monthly, &C., cording to latest regulations of the courts. Judge Inglis, during one of the hearings, however, ad- yised one venireman that if he should be accepted, and should find it difficult to wait a month for his fees, he should advise the court, and special arrangements would be made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06

Mayor Frank Hayes, one of the later arrivals at this mornings session, assumed a different seat from that which he has called his own during the past week. During the first three days of the trial he was the first of the defendants to arrive. After court opened today he took his regular seat, however.
 First of the defendants to arrive this morning for the start of the second week of the trial were Thomas J. Fleming, Charles s. O'COnnor and Harry Minor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06

Including payments to the S4 veniremen who reported to court today, the state owes a total of $2,3sO for this department to date. On the basis of $4 daily, the fol- lowing is due: $632 for the 158 venirmen who reported last Tues day: $536 for the 134 on Wednes- day; $468 for the IF on Thurs day; $4O8 for the 102 on Friday; and $336 for the 84 today. This sum does not include ten cents 8 mile one way which must be paid the venieremen for transporta- tion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06
Sidelights Of Famous Trial
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Simon ,. Alderman of New Haven, a member of the defense numbers, claims that before the trial he had never been in a court room.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06

Though there has been little of 8 sensational nature since the opening day of the trial last week, several more newspapers were represented at the press tables at today's session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06

At the start of today's proceed ings, the 58th veniremen was call- ed. During the four sessions last week 57 were examined, four ac- cepted and 53 dismissed. The de- fense challenged 21, the state Is and the court excused IT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06

Deputy sheriff Daniel ,. Con- nor. who was injured in an auto accident the night before the trial started, was on duty in the court room today. He sports . piece of adhesive plaster on his forehead.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06
Italians Riot Ol

Rome, Dec. 6-(UP)-Hundreds of university students, including wom- en. held angry .anti-French demOn-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06

When the defense utilizes its first challenge today, it will mark the completion of the first rota- tion. Each of the p defendants to be tried by the jury will then have one challenge. The first venirman to be challenged by the defense, was challenged by Mayor Hayes, who is first on the list of defendants. Each defense chal- lenge since then has been by a different defendant. The second defense challenge today will be on behalf of Mayor Hayes. Each de- fendant is entitled to eight chal- lenges total of l76.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06

If it is decided to hold Common Pleas or Superior Court sessions in the City Court room in the City Hall. it is possible that City Court sessions may be started at 8:S0 .. m. daily. The present starting time is g o'clock. The other court would then take over the room at 10 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06

Even the chairs in the court room can't stand the strain caus- ed by the importance of the case under consideration. Thus, far two chairs have crumpled under their occupants, causing a furry of laughter among the spectators, and a glance of annoyance from the court. One victim was pop ular attorney, while the other was a radio representative.
The Washington times., 1938-03-17
District Irish Pay Glad
Tribute to St. Patrick
Visit Franklin Park
To Honor Barry,
Naval Hero

The top Of the morning to you,
Paddy me by. And don't be for
getting q bit of green in your
lapel today. It's st. Patricks
Day.
With speeches, banquets, dances
and religious services, the Irish of
washington were ready to pay
honor to the patron saint of the
Emerald Isle.
Ancient Order Of Hibernians be-
gan the day with attendance at
Mass in st. Patrick'S Church, cele-
brated by Mgr. C. F. Thomas.
Diplomats and members Of Con-
gresS were in attendance.
BARRY HONORED
Brief speeches by Representatives
Edith Nourse Rogers (R), Of Mas
sachusetts; Lawrence J. Connery
Cd, of Massachusetts,, and Frank
w. Towey, jr. CD of New Jersey,
were heard by members of D. c.