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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
CLOSING SESSION
 HELD LAST NIGHT
Waterbury Italian Demo- cratic Club Urged to
 Be Active at Primary
ALL OUT FOR HAYES

The "wind-up" meeting of the Waterbury Italian Democratic Club was held in the aldermanic chamber of the City Hall. last night at which time several speakers urged the members to put every effort into getting out a large vote today primary day. There was an attendance recorded of 225. all of whom pledged their support 10 aid Frank Hayes in the primary battle.
 Attorney Edward Mascolo asked all to do their utmost today at the primary which starts at 4:3O o'clock and ends at 9:30 o'clock this evening. Get at the polls early and do your bit towards re- taining the present administration which stands for good government and efficient handling of city af- fairs" he st ted.
 Profcagor C.. RuggierO, speaking In Itrl!an, stated that 1t was an honor to have man of Frank Hayes ability heading the ticket and that all should help to put him across.
 Workers were assigned to dis trIcts to get out the vote and will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
The Tri-State
 Session To-day
Pollution Problem Under Discussion in New
 York City

The tri-state anti-pollution com mission Is holding a meeting to- day in the rooms of the New York State Chamber of Commerce. Preparatory to the meeting, Jo- seph P. Day, chairman of the com m mission, Assemblyman Abbot Low Moffat and Thomas K. Smith. of Syracuse. counsel to the commis- sion, conferred last night over a tentative draft of a tri-state treaty. Since the last meeting of the | commission, held early in August, the subcommittee. named to in- vestigate various phases of the pol lution problem. have held open meetings, at which the ideas of the public were solicited. Results of these committee meetings have been embodied in the tentative treaty draft.
 Before adoption for submission to the legislatures of New York. New Jersey and Connecticut at their next sessions, the treaty in final form, will be submitted for debate at a series of public hear ings to be held by the commission later in the fall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
WORDEN'S FOURTH
 ANNUAL OUTING
Attended By Over 300 Per- sons at Lake COm-
 bounce Yesterday
INTERESTING PROGRAM

Over 300 persons constituted the personnel of the pleasure seekers who took part in Worden's fourth annual outing and picnic held yes- terday afternoon at Lake Com- bounce. Despite the fact that old man Sol was not himself. failed to daunt the willing picnickers who swan, danced, boated, ran and en- joyed themselves to the highest de- gree.
 The single mems baseball team proved too strong for the married men winning IS to $. Joe Swasey won the 100 yard dash for men while Dorothy Toole won the 50 yard dash for women. Louise Dechene copped the women's bal loon race and joseph Blake won the mems potatoe race. Chester Morris and Joseph Blake won the three-legged race while Arthur Worden Jr, took first in the sack race.
 Sam Barlow and Gus Suhr won the wheel barrow race with ease while Carmella Marciano took first laurels in the peanut race. Enter tainment was furnished by Jerry Fryer's Harmonica band, Sam Bar low, comedian and Carmella and Paul Marciano. who played several xylophone selections.
 A one man minstrel act was pre- sented by Tom Strange while Wor- den's Milk Way Quartet, made up of John Rainville first tenor, Harry x. Cashin second. Joseph Lezotte baritone and Arthur Rogers bass, rendered several pleasing numbers.
 The general committee included: Harry x. Cashin chairman, Harry Gorham, Benjamin Robb, Frank Malley, Joseph Deschene, Merle Young, Daniel Summa, Phillip Wildman, Jacob Karnofsky.
 Publicity committee: Harry X. Cashin, Joseph Deschene, Harry Gorham; transportation commit tee: Merle Young, chairman. Phil lip Wildman, Jacob karnofsky: prizes committee: Frank Malley, chairman, Joseph Deschenc, Harry Gorham; sports committee: Ben Rob, chairman, Daniel Summa: entertainment committee, Harry x. Cashin; dinner committed: Daniel Summa. chairman, Merle Young, Harry x. Cashin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
Failure Of Gang
 Member To Show
 Up Not Heeded
Information to This Effect Revealed in Court To-day By Detective Shannahan- Patsy Alcorace Held for Higher Court on Charges of Breaking and Entering

boxes of fresh made cigars. Alcor- ace, according to Detective Shan
 nahan, little surprised at the &C., ton of his pals proceeding without him, gave a hand. He received the
 boxes as they were handed out of a window and he conveyed them to the chap who had charge of packing them into an automobile.
 The cigars were valued at $196.
 The accused's lawyers went into the we'll known ''huddle" this
 morning and after hearing Detec- tive Shannahan's story decided not to present any testimony. The pro- oedure of finding probable cause and ordering Alcorace held for higher court was only a matter of
 formality for Judge T. V. Meyer.
 Another angle of the case will be viewed tomorrow morning
 when Michael Cardoza, 38, colored, of Abbott avenue, Is arraigned in
 court on the charge of receiving stolen goods. He was arrested
 Monday shortly after Alcorace was taken. into custody. It was at the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27

Local burglars operate on time system that permits of no delays regardless of whether the full cast of principals is on hand at the zero hour.
 This interesting bit of informa- tion revealing another feature of recent breaks" was furnished in police court to-day by Detective Connie" Shannahan in the case of Patsy Alcorace, 26, of 21 Phoenix avenue, charged with breaking and entering. On his own admissions to tho police Alcorace was ordered held for superior court this morn ing under bonds of $5.000.
 Alcorace had "a date" he is al- legged to have admitted, on the morning selected for the break in the Morgan Brothers cigar store in north square. The time set was 2:30 a. m., but Alcorace was a little late. he explained and when he arrived on the scene the act was in pro- gross. His two companions who were in on the visit had already broken into the place and removed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
Stray Bullet Story
 Has Been Exploded
Youth in Hospital Admits to Burglary - Southbury
 Authorities Seek Five Boys

State and local police are as- sisting the authorities of South bury in the roundup of five youths wanted in connection with a store robbery in that place, the footing of cottages at Lake Zoar, and the theft of an automobile here.
 Oswald Maxwell. IT, of 1916 Thomaston avenue, who was ad- mitted to the Waterbury hospital yester afternoon with bullet wounds in his arm and chest, is one of the five wanted. Late yesterday after noon he confessed to the police that his story of being struck by a stray bullet, possibly from the gun of hunter, was false. He was wounded when he attempted 10 escape from the custody of Deputy Sheriff William Brinley. He is not seriously hurt and will be placed under arrest when discharg- ed from the hospital. Steven Greatorex, 1G, of @ Sheffield street and Edward Davies, IF. of 78 Sheffield street. were captured yesterday afternoon with a. 15-year old companion. The fifth youth Is expected to be apprehended short ly.
 The youngsters planning a trip to Maine first stole a truck from
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
Third Round in
 Fishing Contest
Will Take Place at Wood tick Reservoir Satur-
 day Afternoon

The third round of the Reeves fishing competition will take place at the Woodtick reservoir Saturday from o'clock in the afternoon un- til o'clock in the evening.
 Leaders to date: Pickerel, John Miller. Fred Ensminger and Mar tin Carlson; perch, Earl Holihan, Gene DeTamble, Fred Ensminger; bullheads. John Spellman; calico bass. John Miller.
 Catches in the first two rounds were small. Any Scovill fisherman may enter in this third round and has splendid opportunity of win ming some of the fine prizes. The final date, the next one on the list. is to be on Saturday, September 12.
 The length of fish to be measured must be: P!ckerel, 12 inches; perch, inches; calico bass, 8 inches: bullheads, 8 inches, for which nu- merous prizes win be awarded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
MAY EXHUME BODIES OF NINE MEN TO DETERMINE IF WITCH
 LANDLADY SPEEDED DEATHS

Detroit. Aug 7.-UP)-Police may order exhumation of bodies of nine men. in an effort to determine If Mrs Rse Veres, 4s. witch" landlady, speeded their deaths. The woman, a tight-lipped, shrunk- en figure, blamed by her ncighbors in Detroits Hungarian colony for all manner of evil and witchery,
 was held to-day on "a technical charge of murdering Steve Max, 6S. Mrs Vere's eldest son, William, IS, also is held. Their arrests came quickly following Mak's death yes tcrday after plunge or fall from a ladder propped against an attic window at the woman's rooming house. Four witnesses to the fall said Max appeared to have been pushed off the ladder or thrown from the attic window. Mrs Veres, in her few voluble moments, in-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
STANLEY JOHNSON
 FILES COMPLAINT
Says He Was Given Ride
 and Robbed of Wrist Watch and $40
STRUCK OVER HEAD

Stanley Johnson, 40. of 94 Sunny side avenue complained to the police last evening that after ac- cepting an invitation to take a ride with two men he was struck over the head and robbed of $40 in cash and wrist watch. The attack and robbery took place in Oakville. Johnson walked back to Waterbury and told his story to Detective Cornelius Shannahan and Patrolman Patrick Joyce. He claims to have formed the acquaint- ance of the two men in restau- rant on Meadow street. He Is po- sitivc that he can recognize the two when he meets them again.
 Eugene Reda, 2s, of 23S Bishop street was arrested here last even ing and turned over to the cus- tody of Game Warden Seth J.. Monroe of New Milford. He is charged with violating the game laws by shooting q deer. Rcda's alibi is that his family was in want for good and he took advantage of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
|DR H. W. STEVENS
 l AWARDED PRIZE
Wins Another Victory in GladiOlus Exhibit in
 New York
COMPETITION KEEN

Dr. H. W. Stevens of this city. who was one of the largest amateur exhibitors at the show sponsored by the Metropolitan Gladiolus society. whcih closed at the Grand Central Palace in New York city last eve ming, was awarded a bulb valued at $10O for his class B. entry, based on hardness of the plants.
 Competition was very keen at this show in which were entered hundreds of exhibits from all over the eastern states. The Grand Gen. tral Palace was full of interested people who came to see the ex- hlbits.
 Dr. Stevens is very interested in exhibitions of this nature and has won several prizes. There were 800 prizes awarded in all.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
FALL ACTIVITIES
 OF LOCAL CLUB
Business and Professional Women Plan Busy Sea. son of Educational and Social Events
CRAWFORD TO LECTURE

l The Waterbury Business and Professional Women's club begins It's fall activities earlier this year than usual by reason of the fact that the local club will be hostess for the fall conference of the state federation on September 12. A cabinet meeting Is to be held on Friday, September II all members interested in dramatics have beer asked to attend meeting at the clubhouse. It has been decided to give a play in October at the Wo- mems c lub under the direction of Miss Mary Louise Martin. Further plans will be announced later.
 Those who will attend the sup per at the conference September 12 must notify Miss Elinor Vaill, Montoe road, RED. not later than September 10.
 A new venture this year will be the corn roast at Platts Mills to which members have been invited by Miss Katherine Rubey, corre- spending secretary. Plenty of home grown corn and hot coffee will be provided and those who wish to roast hot dogs or steak may do so if they bring 1t along as their is ample space. This out ing will be September 19. Those who wish to play cards on the lawns or verandas may do so. | The annual clam bake at Bum nells and outing at Anna Platts is being planned for September 26. There will be games during the afternoon. Those who will attend should notify Miss Platt.
 | Two important announcements are included on the bulletin. One that Mrs James Cheesman of Providence, R. ]. will give course in parliamentary law and the other that Professor Jack Crawford of Yale will give four lectures, two on modern drama and two on modern literature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27

sists he fell.
 The circumstances of Mak's death. however, have become in- cidental to police, chiefly concerned with the manner In which nine other men, either husbands or roomers of Mrs Veres, met death In her home. In the maze of evi- dence uncovered by Assistant Prosecutor George N. Stutz. were reported bank deposits by Mrs Vnres of $G9,000 over the twelve year period during which the ten died
 In the woman's untidy dwelling. investigators reported seiZing more than DO insurance policies. Mrs Veres, the Witch of Delrdy," to the neighbors, was the alleged beneficiary in most of the policies
 Seven of the suspected victims were said to be former husbands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27

the International Sales and Service company on Watertown avenue. They drove to East Morris and
 broke into the store of R. H. Coe, removing considerable merchan- disc. They also smashed the lock on the gasoline pump and obtained a supply of gas. After cruising around the country they stopped at Lake Zoar and broke into cot tage, removing some blankets. They selected another cottage in which to sleep. They were surprised yes- terday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff Brinley and his son and made a dash for liberty. The officers fired shots to frighten the boys. One of the bullets winged" Maxwell. but he managed to get away. He was brought to the hospital by Station Master McGuire of Southbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27

have obtained stock from John Moran of this city valued at $3.5OO He disappeared from the city short ly afterwards without accounting for the stock or a collateral. An. other complainant claims to have been victimized to the extent ol $700.
 Ardillo has been living at 24g Franklin street, New Haven. When news of his arrest became public to-day the police received several callers, whose stories may later be written in formal complaints. The accused will be presented in police court tomorrow morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
Get Man Wanted
 Here In New Haven
Former Resident Is Charged With Embezzement in
 Connection With Stock Deals

Detective John r. Calvin was sent to New Haven to-day to claim custody of Fortunate Ardllo, a former Waterburian, who was ar rested in that city last evening on q warrant, alleging embeMlement. Bonds valued at $4,20O figure in the case, although 1t was intimated this morning by the police that ad- ditional charges are likely 10 be filed against the young man, a for mer local salesman.
 According to the lengthy com plaint responsible for one warrant being issued Ardillo is alleged to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27

chance to kill the deer to supply meat for the family.
 Nicola DeCristanti of 1G7 Wal nut street was fined s5 and costs last evening in the town court of Thomaston. He was charged with violation of the rules of the high way as the result of an accident last Saturday evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
THE NEW HAVEN
 BANKRUPTCY COURT

Liabilities of $662.G1 against as- sets of $10O are listed in the bank ruptcy petition filed att he office of the United States bankruptcy court at New Haven yesterday by Edward c. Nelson, factory work CT of Waterbury. It is the only new case from Waterbury to be heard at the court session here next Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
OFFICIAL SUN GETS JOB

Detroit - (UP) - Destined to learn the business from "the ground up." W. Ledyard Mitchell. Jr. son of the vice-presidcnt of Chrysler Corporation. has secured a job ss salesman fof the Detroit Chrysler Company. He applied in the usual way for the job. and was given one. after his references were checked.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
BURGLARS WORK ON SCHEDULE; NO DELAYS
WILLIAM HARRIS SENDS OUT APPEAL
Will Start a Used Garment
 Campaign Commencing
 on Next Monday
BOY SCOUTS TO HELP

The Mutual Aid Unemployment committee will start what will be known as "Used Garment Week" next Monday when MT Harris hopes there will be more gener- ous response for clothing than has come to the appeal already issued on behalf of needy families. The Boy Scouts will assist in gather ing such things as people have to offer. Call 4-7909 and a responsi- ble messenger will see that what you have to donate is delivered at the office on Kendrick avenue.
 Families are requested to look through the house and see what they have that can be spared in the way of wearing apparel for men women and children and then notify the Boy Scouts, so that in order to assist you do not have to leave the house.
 MT Harris would like to have things sent in this week, and not defer it until later. The need of clothing is Irgent just now. espe- cially for children who are prepar- ing to attend school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27
CATFISH RECORD

Oklahoma City = (UP) - More than 100000 channel catfish will be produced in Oklahoma this sea- lson, according to Ben F.. Mobley.
 state fish warden. Kansas holds the present record with 72.O0O matched last year, but Oklahoma will be the first state ever to pass the 100000 mark.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27

request of counsel that his case was postponed until tomorrow morning.
 The police are looking for the two companions of Alcorace who were so punctual in staging the burglary. They expect to get the boys in due time, possibl-' before their tardy accomplice is brought into police court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27

world fin conjunction with the workers of the machine.
 At the Monday night meeting of the club. the members voted to endorse Frank Hayes as the demo- cratic nominee for the office of mayor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-27

The U. s. army has 11,000 col ored men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-14
APPROVE PURCHASE
. OF COURT BUILDING
District Commissioners Aci
to Save Rent-$65oO0
Is Purchase Price.

The District Commissioners today
authorized purchase from William p
Meyers of the Municipal Court Build
ing on the east side of John Marshall
place near D street.
The building has been rented by the
District for many years for $4,000 per
annum, and forms part of the site OF
the new Municipal Center development
The price to be paid Is SOS, 900.
The purchase was recommended at
this time not only for the purpose OF
acquiring the property for the eventual
construction Of the center, but to save
the rent In the meantime.
The Commissioners also decided 70
buy q hotel building at the corner Of
Third and G streets for $34,785 from
GLADYS M. Grey, also as part OF the
new Municipal Center site.
The contract for building an ath-
letic field for Western High School al
Thirty-eigitn street and River road
was let to Arthur l.. Smith & Co. for
$91, $50. Martin Bros. were given q
contract to build an automobile shop
at the Columbia Junior High School
The J. B. McCrary CO. Of Atlanta
was given q contract to lay a. water
main from Fourth and Bryant streets
to Georgia avenue and Fairmont street
and from Eleventh. street and Florida
avenue to Thirteenth and Kenyon
streets for $114,856.48. The first job
calls for pipes of 48 and 80 inches
diameter, and the second for S6-inch
pipe. 5
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SIX BOYS ARE HELD
IN PROBE OF FIRES
Series of Robberies Linked
to Sextet First Arrested
in School Blaze.

Arrested after an extended inquiry
six boys, ranging in age from IL to ID
were being held today while police In.
vestigated their alleged connection with
the starting of eight fires and q series
Of robberies.
investigators say members Of the
band have admitted completely IN the
incendiary fire which resulted IN $4,000
damage to the Hilton Carbery School.
Edgar w. wilkinson. II, 800 block Of
b street southeast, is being held Al
ninth precinct. The other boys are n
the Receiving Home. They are: Hoper!
E. Scion, 16, 200 block OF Fourth streel
southeast: Bernard Wnklnson. 10, ogo
block of B street southeast; Richard II
Mertons, IL, 100 block Of Fourth street
sotItheast: Rozier l.. Carrick, is, first
block of Fourth street southeast, and
George E. Bowles, Is, 500 block OF Sixth
street northeast.
Linked TO Thefts.
The list of criminal activities In
which. police say, the youths partici-
pated includes the starting of the fires,
school robberies, poor-box theftS, store
robberies, theft of automobiles and the
looting of parked cars. AL the alleged
offenses occurred during the past three
months.
The investigation was started im-
mediately after the Hilton-Carbery f1re
by Capt J. E. Wilson of the ninth pre-
cinct and Fire Inspector r. G. Roberts.
The police end of the inquiry was
turned over by Capt. Wilson 70 Police
man w. M. Malone. The arrests started
late last week and were concluded
Sunday.
gponsible for more than $4,000 hre
damage and that they stole goods valued
at about $1,000.
- Confession Alleged.
Two of them are said to have adj
nitted they were fred upon by o police
man while attempting to steal an au-
tomobile in the eleventh precinct few
weeks ago.
Scion is alleged to have admitted
starting the Hilton Carbery fire and
also an attempt to FIRE the Ingraham
Massachusetts, avenue northeast.
Scion also IS alleged to have confessed
setting fire to sheds In the rear Of 223
A street southeast. He Is booked ut
headquarters on q charge Of setting an
automobile afire IN an alley near Sixth
and East Capitol streets. Other fires
with which he Is said to have been con-
nected include 81 900 blaze In house.
at 607 A street northeast, and a IRE
which destroyed some sheds in the rear
of the 200 block Of Fourteenth street
southeast.
RObberies Listed.
Robberies charged to members Of the
band include the footing Of the Hilton
Carbery School, Edmond School. Love-
joy School, Bryan School, Peabody
School, the 1ooting Of poor boxes in st
Peters and the Waugh M. E. Church
and the burglarizing of the Lofiel
Motor Co.. the Ugly Duckling Cafe
Brewers Print Shop and q number Of
grocery stores.
Police say they also admitted stealing
jewelry valued at SIS from an apart.
ment at 1000 Oates street northeast
and jewelry worth $500 from the Chan
cellor Apartments, 214 Massachusetts,
avenue,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-14
COMMISSION ANNOUNCES
CIVIL SERVICE OPENINGS
Salaries for Jobs Range From
$1,000 to %, 40o-Latter
for Agronomist.

The Civil Service Commission has
announced examinations for the selec-
ton of principal agronomist for wheat
investigations in the Bureau Of Plant
Industry at q salary Of $500 to $1,000
year.
Other examinations announced are
for an assistant seed-loan agent, Farm
ers' Seed-loan Once. 81 800 to 81, 100 q
year; junior technical assistant, fish cul-
ture, Bureau of Fisheries, $4,000 a year:
home extension agent, Indian Service,
81, 900 Q year, and junior aquatic biolo-
gist, Bureau Of Fisheries, $4,000 to 900
year.
Full information concerning the ex-
aminations may be obtained at the office
OF the Civil Service Commission, 1924
r street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-14
Robberies Listed.
Two Officers Commissioned.

Commissions in the Army Reserve
Corps have been issued by the War
Department to Paul N. Taylor. 2i4o
Pennsylvania avenue, as q captain IA
the Medical Corps, and TO Clyde b
Lanham. 125 South Royal street. Alex
andfia. Va, as first lieutenant In the
Field Artillery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-14

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