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]. o. Todd. pastor of the Mill Plain
Union church, Charles j. DeBis-
schop, trustee of the church, War
rem b. Hitchcock and Edison w.
Hitchcock, representing the Pine
Grove Cemetery Association, Inc.
and ex-Alderman Arthur e. Blewitt.
Attorney Thomas +. McGrath APP
peared for the petitioner. He, as
we'll as the opposition. presented a
petition. The o. positions petition
was against the granting of the
petition. Attorney McGrath's petit
ton favored the project. The hear
ing, which was held at the City Hall
developed into q battle of words
and personalities.
The appeal. 1t is reported, will be
based on the fact that while the
coming law provides that four shall
constitute a quorum of the coming
commission, only three heard the
evidence, namely, Mr. Reardon, Mr.
Smith and Mr. Schirmer. In the SUI
pcrior court the question will be
raised as to whether or not the two
remaining members, or at least the
one necessary to provide the quorum
have the right to vote on the petit
ton when the necessary quorum was
not on hand to hear the arguments
for and against the proposition.
This legal question promises TO
be an interesting one and one which
will serve to define. further. the
powers OF the coming commission
and its method OK hearing and act
ing on petitions. s
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Four Issues To
Bring Spirited
Bidding, Report
Main Issue Provides Sl,0O0OOO to Refund Citys Pres
ent Outstanding Loans Course Community
House and Pumping Station Provide Remainder

Bonds totalling $1,140.000 will be
offered for sale tonight at the reg
ular monthly meeting Of the board
Of aldermen. The bonds will be
divided into four issues and, accord
ing to reports to-day, bidding will
be brisk because Of the decision Of
the administration to allow those
making offers to set their own inter-
est rates, providing they are not
over 4 per cent.
The main bond issue to be ordered
sold tonight will be the one provid-
ing for 100000 to refund the
city's present outstanding temporary
loans. This amount will wipe out
the city's outstanding floating debt
and will give the municipality the
opportunity to pay off the amount
in 10 years, thereby lessening the
amount Of burden on the taxpayers.
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of 1876 Union street being struck
on the head with a piece of water
pipe, the police are looking for one
OF his relatives, who alleged to have
been responsible for the child's in
juries. Five stitches were used to
close the wound on the little lads
chin. The incident occurred In the
Mill Plain section of the city and
the boys assailant fled into the
woods nearby and made getaway.
Louis Franz, II, of 81 Wllkenda
avenue suffered cuts about the left
knee and arms yesterday when
struck by an automobile operated by
Samuel Freeman of $40 Willow
street. The police report indicated
that the boy fell while riding
bicycle. He was taken to the Wa
terbury hospital for treatment and
later discharged.
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One Fatality in
Holiday Period
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the quartette and Schulkin was
obliged to remain on the bank of the
pond. According to a report of the
drowning Schulkin Is said to have
joked about someone being a sport
and giving him a chance to go in
for a swim. Lesser is alleged to
have replied "Come and get it," re-
ferring to his bathing suit. With this
remark he made a move as II TO
strike out In the opposite direction
to shore. In the darkness he was
lost sight Of and unseen by MS
friends sank to his death. A search
for him was not started until near
ly ten minutes after he had ex-
changed words with Schulkin.
When the body was recovered by
a young man named Willis Thomp-
son 1t was removed to Lunny's fu-
neral home after the medical au-
thorities had viewed It.
The deceased resided at the home
of Solomon Leon of ~ Vine street.
He was an employe of the Water
bury Wholesale Perfumery Company
at 80 Spring street. 1t was a coin
cidence that the youths father and
brother, who reside with other
members of the family in Newark.
N. j.. were visiting in Waterbury
Saturday evening. They were called
by telephone to the scene of the
tragedy and become almost hysteri-
cal.
The drowning marked the first in
SHADES pond in period OF two
years.
Non-Fatal Accidents.
John Burnham. 10, of 3l7 North
Main street and Winston Mccain.
20. of 81 Holmes avenue were pain
fully injured yesterday morning In
an automobile accident In Hebron.
operated by Mccain and according
to their statements the machine was
forced off the highway by a pass
ing bus. Burnham suffered severe
bruises and Commissions about the
body. X-rays have been taken to
determine whether or not he suffered
q fracture of the right wrist. His
companion sustained decorations and
Commissions about the body and
shoulders. Neither one Is consider
ed seriously hurt.
John Haskins. 70, of 433 West
Main street is under the care of his
doctor for painful injuries suffered
Friday evening while at work In one
of the American Brass Companly's
plants. He was given treatment at
the Waterbury hospital, where he
Is under observation at present. The
top of a hydrant few off and Has
kins received the force of geyser
of water in the face. Considerable
dirt entered his eyes.
The condition of Frank e. Shea
of 1011 Dwight street. Holyoke. was
considered much improved Monday
at st Mary's hospital. Shea arrived
here Friday afternoon and while
descending the stairway into the
underground passway of the Union
taken to st Mary's hospital, whAxe
It was found that he sustained .
fracture OF the right leg.
Al the result Of Patsy Rixxuto. 8.
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Relations of Italy
and Holy Father
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italian foreign office to the foreign
press and also the last Italian note
to the Vatican as unpleasant &C.
currences."
The statement said that the pres"
ent tension in relations lis nothing
but the result Of the last act of the
Azione Cattolica." 1t added:
THE desire for pacific collabora-
ton within the limits imposed by
the doctrine and discipline of the
church prompted the Vatican to put
the question of compatibility of
simultaneous membership in the
fascist party and Azione Cattolica
before Augusta Turati. then secre-
tary-general Of the party.
Following a favorable reply, the
Vatican hoped period OF efhca-
cious collaboration would begin.
Seventy per cent of the members of
the Catholic university students or
SANITATION also belonged to the fas-
cist university groups. If this spirit
of collaboration is not put into
practice, it is not the fault OF the
Holy See."
Prior to issuance of this public
statement, there had been indlca-
lions in fascist quarters that sus-
pension of all negotiations growing
out Of recent difficulties would re-
suit from the Pope's encyclical,
bringing about a more serious dead
lock.
The struggle between the Catho-
lie church and the fascists centers
in the control of education of the
young. The encyclical attacked Ell
forts Of the fascists to control the
youth Of the nation.
oh
agreement continue, the next step
would be discontinuance of diplo-
matte relations. 1t was believed
unlikely, however. that the Pope
would renounce the concordat with
Italy, making effective the Lateran
accord.
The fascists have insisted that the
present controversy must remain
bi-lateral problem and the govern
ment has condemned purported ef-
forts of the Vatican to arouse SYM
pathy of the world.
The fascists see such a move in
the Popes action in sending his
encyclical abroad secretly. 1t was
maintained at the Vatican, however.
that the move was the last recourse
open to the Pope.
Fear OF Reprisal
TarlS, July O-(OT ~ cor tio'
Premier Benito Mussolini, CT Italy.
might seek revenge" for the man
ner in which Pope Plus XI issued
his latest encyclical was expressed
among Catholics to-day.
The Pope's sternly worded en-
cyclical charged the fascist party
with trying to dominate the youth
of Italy. 1t was sent secretly to
Paris by trusted messenger from
the Vatican. and given out here last
Friday night, for publication In
morning papers in America, hours
before 1t appeared the next day in
Vatican City.
This caused fears In the French
Catholic press that Mussolini might
take some revenge move" partic.
ularly inasmuch as a spokesman at
the Vatican said the encyclical had
been sent abroad to insure its pub
lication without change.
It was believed that the direct at
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A determined effort will be made
by the members of the Naugatuck
Hose, Hook and Ladder Company to
have headquarters for the Union
City members of the volunteer fire
company restored at the meeting OF
the board of warden and burgesses
to be held tomorrow night. AT the
last meeting of the Naugatuck Hose.
Hook and Ladder Company COM
mittee composed of John HacKet.'
william Fellows and Thomas CHS
well was named to take the matter
up with the board of warden ana
burgesses.
Until a few months ago there was
a gathering place for the third ward
members of the department In the
Union City Hose house on Bridge
street. The place was finally closed
by the borough board due 1t was
said, to the fact that the building
was not used sufficiently by the
third ward members to warrant the
expense outlay in maintaining the
building. 1t was stated that 1t cost
the borough about $500 year.
The board finally received prop
osition from the Polish-American
Citizens Club to lease the building
for club room. The borough
fathers accepted the proposition and
the building was leased for period
of two years at monthly rental OF
$22.5O.
A protest went up from the mem
bers of the fire department. but
nothing was done In the matter. Ii
was stated this morning that the
Union City members are not ANXIOUS
to have the present Union City hose
house returned for their use but
would prefer to have Headquarters
established on Main street in Union
City. The proposition is said to be
to rent store building in this sec
ton and to have it fitted up as
place where the third ward volun-
teers may gather. There are SAID
to be about fifty volunteer firemen
in the third ward and they all be-
lieve that they shauld have some
quarters.
Borough Court
Activities in police circles over the
holidays were very quiet with the
result that but two cases for viola
ton over the holidays were on the
docket in the borough court this
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One of the other bond issues to
be sold will provide $4,000 with
which to complete the municipal
golf course. This money will pro-
vide considerable work for the I'M
employed of the city and, at the
same time, will give the residents
of the city municipal golf course
for which they have. longed for a
great number of years.
The bond issues to be ordered for
sale tonight will allow $4,000 for
the proposed new Washington Park
Community House. Plans for this
structure have been decided upon
and the start Of the work, with the
funds available, is the next and final
step. The fourth issue, of $4,000
will provide funds for a new pump
ing station and water system for the
Bunker Hill, West Side Hill and
Highland avenue sections.
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tack of the encyclical on fascist pol
icies in connection with the closure
of Catholic young mems clubs in
Italy had created the most serious
situation in relations between the
Holy See and the Italian govern
ment. The negotiations for settle
ment of the quarrel already had
reached a critical, If not hopeless,
stage.
In the encyclical issued in Paris
last Friday night, the line Of bat
tie in this connection was definitely
drawn by the Pope, who protested
the Incompetence" of the party to
educate the youth of Italy. the zig
norance" of the party in such mat
ters and the fact that the entire
program was in contradiction of
church and family rights.
The priest who acted as courier
in bringing the encyclical to Paris
departed at noon yesterday on his
return journey to the Vatican. He
chose a circuitous route, partly by
airplane, to avoid possible trouble
at the Italian frontier. He was
scheduled to reach Vatican City to-
morrow. His name remained a Sc
cret to the world.
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received when the Merchants Linn
tied crashed head-on into another
New York, New Haven and Hart
ford train here Fourth of July eve.
Morris Taffany was fatally In
jured at Bristol when toy cannon
hurst
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More Lives Were
Lost This Year
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Other Accidents

Ocean City, N. j.. July 6.-(UP)
The body of Mrs Sally Hopkins.
IS. of Philadelphia, was found
floating in a marsh near here yes
terday. She had disappeared from
the home Of her son here Saturday.
Authorities said she had committed
suicide.
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THE Bells" made famous by Sir
Henry Irving. is Peing produced in
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Gasoline Stand
Was Refused

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-04
The Cleveland Clinching Match.

This country has just undergone an
other major pugilistic operation, in the
so-called VIC ID championship heavy
weight fight between Schmeling and
Stribling at Cleveland. Schmeling, the
German title holder-such by virtue OF
a victory through a foul committed by
his last previous opponent-gained de-
cision on a technical Knockout" all but
putting his challenger to sleep under
the count in the final round. 1t was
an honestly won decision, for the Ger
man was easily the stronger man and
the heavier hitter. Stribling, the con-
tender for the title, showed grit and
perhaps somewhat better boxing ability
but he lacked what in the parlance OF
the ring is called punch. the power to
administer smashing blows. He landed
repeatedly on his opponent, but could
not land heavily enough. Then, again,
he displayed characteristic tendency
to clinch to avoid difficulties, which is
a sign OF a near-fighter and by no
means the token of the genuine cham
pion pugilist.
The spectacle was doubtless enjoyed
by the comparatively small attendance
1t was a rather t-d:cus repetition of
the same factors of exchanged blows
that did no damage. . succe- sion Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-04
Seven Tammany Judges Disrobed

Though the process is not as noisy OF
as sensational as that of the attack
upon Mayor Walker Of Greater New
York, which resulted in a victory fol
the mayor, there Is now in progress q
work Of housekeeping in that city
which is going heavily against Tam
many and is making a record that is
likely to figure in the wider political
field at the next election. The judge:
Of the appellate division of the State
Supreme Court are sitting as q special
court to hear and decide upon charges
brought against number of justices OF
the lower courts of the city. Former
Justice Samuel Seabury is acting as
special prosecutor. and thus far he has
scored two victories and no defeats
The other day Judge Jean Norris, the
only woman ever elected to the bench
in New York, was ousted for cause
Yesterday Judge Jesse SHERMAN was
removed for being improperly influ-
enced by political considerations in i'm
posing sentence upon a defendant.
These two removals from the bench
bring the total mortality" of the New
York courts up to seven since the be-
ginning Of 1880. Magistrate Francis x
McQuade resigned rather than face in
vestigation, and he was followed ir
quick sequence by Magistrates Henry
M. r. Goodman and George w. Simp-
son. In March, 1880, Magistrate Albert
H. Vitale was removed for accepting a
$4,000 loan from Arnold Rothstein, the
gambler, and Judge George F. Ewalo
resigned under the fire of charges that
he had purchased his appointment
though later he was freed from crimina,
prosecution through mistrials. These
removals and forced retirements, to-
gether with the two just effected by the
special prosecutor, make a sad record
for the Tammany-chosen judiciary OIL
New York. And more are booked tc
come.
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one deplores it or refuses even TO think
about 1t. And last nights broadcast
was in the air in larger manner,
somehow. than ever before. Not every
night in the week-happily-is every
radio set tuned in to a single station.
The resulting voice was at once as
founding. in way thrilling, and per-
haps menacing. The intensity of It..
which prodded many persons to call
police stations to ask that something
be done about It," was not the result
Of any one set being turned on too loud.
but the effect of union. Yet there is
little doubt that most set owners tend
to turn their sets on much too loudly
for q prize fight-indeed for almost all
program features. Just why this is must
remain another mystery of the Ameri-
can public. The voice of the Nation,
as 1t rolled on last night-in private
the voice OF very estimable former
Washingtonian. by the way-even had
powers to thrill. 1t showed what one
man. with the aid of science and cleo
tricity ana modern business, might do
in times of national emergency. There
was. too menace in it. for noise is a
menace, and lack of restraint Is a
menace.
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Voice of, the Nation.

There was a great, a resounding, an
all-pervading voice abroad last night. 1t
was at once human and superhuman. 1t
was the voice of man. yet that of a
gigantic man, overwhelming. overpower-
ing. But it was not exactly the voice Of
man, either. as every one knew. but
the voice CT a man amplified by cleo
tricity. 1t was, as a matter of fact. the
voice of Graham MacNamee, ANNOUNCE
ing the round-by-round incidents of
the Schmeling -Stribling prize fight as
they developed. In every neighborhood
throughout the District of Columbia,
Maryland aid Virginia, in every State,
in fact. all radio receiving sets were
tuned in to this one event. Whatever
one may think of things pugilistic, the
fact remains that practically every one.
from grandmother down to junior, loves
to listen to the broadcasting of prize
ring affair. There is something elemen-
tai. something in the air. as it were.
which has . universal appeal whether
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clinches, an obvious inability on the part
of the challenger to make the grade
and a desire to endure for the span of
the fight without suffering defeat. Then
in the final moments, when it seemed
likely that the verdict would go to
Schmeling on points, there came the
dramatic climax for which all fight fans
hope. a savage onset by the German,
the fnal collapse of the challenger and
virtual knockout, prevented from being
such only by the merciful intervention
of the referee. 1t was probably voted
rafting good show by most OF those
who witnessed it.
Evidently the fight game is on the
decline in this country. The attendance
at Cleveland was far below expectations.
Some fifty or sixty thousand were looked
for, and there were actually only about
thirty-five thousand at the show. A
heavy deficit was incurred, which, how
ever, may be made up at the later en-
gagement between Schmeling and Car
nera. the Italian espirant. The fact is
that there Is dearth of genuine heavy
weight first-class pugilistic material
now since the defeat of Dempsey. More
over, the public has become more inter
ested in wrestling as spectacle. The
fight game has been spoiled, too, by the
high finance methods of its promoters
and the dubious doings of those who
manage the fighters. It may come back.
Perhaps the clean affair at Cleveland,
which was apparently a straight, genu-
inc contest, will help to bring it back.
But there will be no real revival OF
interest in this country until an Amer
lean fighter Of first caliber is developed.
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Washington's Political Moratorium

Throughout the length and breadth
of the enfranchised States OF the
American Union today, $4,000, 900 SOW
ereign citizens of the Republic are
marking the one hundred and nifty
fifth anniversary of Independence day.
Here, on the historic Potomac, hall q
million disabled residents of the United
States are condemned once again to
go through the form of celebrating
national event which, in cold fact, is
meaningless to them.
The Fourth Of July commentaries for
the American people the abolition on
this soil of the iniquitous principle OF
taxation without representation. BY
no conceivable stretch of the magma
ton could the founding fathers have
intended that the ending Of tyranny"
should stop short of granting self-gov-
erning rights to a single section Of the
national community. The embattled
farmers who fired at Lexington the
shot that rang around the world could
not have meant that there should be
exceptions among the Americans who
were forever after to experience the
political blessings ushered in by that
tmmemorial salvo. The tea dumped
overheard In Boston Harbor was not de-
signed to symbolic a party" from
which segment of liberated American
citizenship should be perpetualy barred.
The men and women who inhahit the
District Of Columbia yield to no other
portion of the land in devotion to Amer
lean ideals. Indeed, the caliber and
fiber of their patriotism may not in
exactly be regarded as superior to the
fealty of their more fortunate fellow
Americans in the States. because the
civic loyalty of Washingtonians rises
above the suffrage injustice under which
they unjustihably suffer.
How long will the tax-paying, law
abiding, country-loving inhabitants Of
the District of Columbia be victims OF
the political moratorium which the rest
Of the Union imposes upon them:
Must the time not soon come when the
people Of this fairest Capital on the face
Of the earth can celebrate Independence
day with full sense of realization that
its immortal significance comprehends
them, too?
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Noise on the Fourth.

Granting that the firing of crackers
and other noise makers is a proper
method of celebrating Independence
day, the practice has largely lost
its significance through the anticipa-
ton of the occasion by both children
and adults. For more than a week
ahead of the Fourth there has been
continuous popping and banging in
all neighborhoods, in the city and in
the suburbs. The sale of fireworks
Just outside of the District boundary
Mas made it possible for the "celebrants"
te provide themselves in abundance and
tAey have In most cases made use
of this material during the preced-
ing days. Apparently no parental re-
straint has been exercised-at least
effectively-to keep the stock of ex-
plosives until independence day.
The result of this has been that
this morning, In point of noise, was
no different from yesterday morning, or
the morning of last Saturday. There
was no thrill of genuine celebration in
the air. The noises were simply con-
tinued disturbances. For all that the
atmosphere held, independence day was
no different from the three hundred
and sixty-four other days of the year.
The result of this promiscuorls in
diligence in noise making, with some
danger to the noise makers, is that
the Nations natal day has lost its sig
nificance to a great extent to the
younger generation. Once it was an oc-
casion Of rejoicing, manifested by an
extraordinary display of sound. Now
it is just another noisy day. Verify
there is need of some sort of reform
II the Fourth of July is to remain an
occasion of Importance and inspiration.