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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02
Petitions Filed
 at Washington
Veterans Council of Wa terbury Among Long
 List

Senator Frederic c. Walcott of Connecticut presented the follow ing petitions to the seante to-day:
 Petitions from the League of Women Voters, Westport, Bridge port Section, National Council of Jewish Women, Bridgeport; the members of the United Church, Bridgeport; and sundry citizens of New Haven, all in the state of Connecticut. urging the passage of the resolution to prohibit the ex- portation of arms or munitions of war from the United States under certain conditions.
 Petition from the Veterans Coun- cil, Waterbury, Conn, remonstrat- ing against any reductions in the appropriations for the army and navy.
 Petitions from Branch AZ. Bridgeport and Branch 35, New Haven, Natoinal Association of Postal Supervisors; Subs Organiza- tion, Bridgeport Post Office, Bridge port; Federation of Federal Em- ployes, Hartford; and Supervisors Association, Hartford Post Office, Hartford; all in the state of Con- necticut, demonstrating against the passage of the 30-year compulsory retirement provision.
 Petition from the members of the Political Equality Club of Meri- den, Conn, praying for the prompt ratification of the protocols for the adherece of the United States to the World Court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02

Golf lovers of the city will be pleased to know that the board of park commissioners at a meeting yesterday decided to open the municipal course at East Mountain this morning with Dave Hayes in the role of golf pro. Irving w. Harrison. superintendent of Parks. reported that considerable im- provement had been made in the course since it was closed last year and that it is. now perhaps as fast as any course in the state.
 The board discussed the sale of beer informally. Secretary Thomas F. Moore stated that the beverage can be legally sold at the course without state taxation. The board will await until Governor Cross issues his proclamation before at tempting to sell it at the course.
 Superintendent Harrison report ed that the park department bene- fitted by the removal of the roller coaster at Lakewood park when a considerable amount of the lumber was given the department. He said that 5S new lockers would be in- stalled in the bath house at Lake, wood beach. from the lumber re- ceived from the roller coaster. Inn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02

smoked up, but none of the other tenants. experienced any serious loss. Business, of course, was interrupted, although young girl remained in a beauty parlor and hand her hair done during the excitement. With a net of heat CTS capped on her head she re- mained indifferent to firemen bustling about her.
 About 8 companies of fire appar- atus responded to the alrm sent in by Sergeant James Gibbons. The firemen worked fast to keep the fire confined to the repair shop To- cated on the third floor of the Ex- change building, which Is on the corner of Bank street and Harri- son avenue.
 Fire Marshal D. J. Lahey and Captain William Russell found evidence of benzine in their inves- tigation last evening. They were satisfied this morning however, that short circuit started the trouble and the fluids on a work bench added to the ready fuel for a live ly blaze.
 The Security Corp of Springfield is the owner of the building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02
SHORT CIRCUIT IN LIGHT CAUSES FIRE
Light Co. Officials
 At Meriden Session
Executives and Statesmen Gather for Luncheon and
 Sales Meeting

A large delegation from the Wa terbury branch of the Connecticut Light and Power company and the Plumbers and Dealers, association attended a luncheon and sales meeting of 150 executives and salesmen of the c. L. & P. Co.,, yes terday in the Meriden Y. M. c. A.
 Plans were outlined for the seas on's sales of gas water heaters and other equipment. Company sales men and associated dealers and plumbers were present from Water bury, Cheshire, Southington, Mid- dletown, Norwalk, Winsted, Bristol. Thompsonville, Danielson and Viii limantic.
 Among the speakers were Will liam Jebb of this city, A. V. Lind sley, A. F. Jourdan, R. W. Baker, manager of the Meriden district; R. w. Baker and J. E. Bonner of New Jersey; w. M. Walsh. Meriden merchandising manager; H. R. Sterrit, president of the New Eng
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02
Treasure Hunt
 at Scout Camp
Miss Doris Lange Took
 First Prize at Annual Reunion

Miss Doris Lange of Troop 13, took first prize. a box of chocolates in the treasure hunt at the annual reunion at Camp Wequapauset, the Girl Scout summer camp, in Wa terville yesterday. Fift-- girls and their parents enjoyed the varied program,
 The guests were shown on an in- spection tour of the camp after which signalling contests, relays and the treasure hunt occupied their time until supper.
 The visitors brought their own lunches and an outdoor supper was served. The reunion was brought to a close with a campfire around which the scout songs were sung with Miss Edna w. Weber, direc- tor fthe local council, as song leader.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02
The National
 Guard Shoot
Completed at the State
 Armory Last Night

Company F. Connecticut Nation al guard completed it's shoot on the rifle range at the armony last even- ing with a score of 2414 points.
 The total for the week of six shootings was recorded at 14,29S. Scores last night included Lieuten- ant c. c. Baldwin and Private Morgan Fitzsimmons, 259; Ser- ,geant Edward DeBisschop, PAT; Sergeant Clifford Evitts, 250: Theo- dore Jennings, 243; Egbert Hal lock, 242; Sergeant Edward Kal- isz, 213; Corporal Francis Reilly, 238: Sergeant Carl Ruggles, 222; Sergeant Joseph Wolfe, 241.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02
Old Timers Ready
 For Baseball Season
Washington Park Twilight League Held Organization
 Meeting Last Night

The Washington Park Com munity Club Old Timers Twilight Baseball League held a meeting last evening at the home of Tom my Reynolds of Sylvan avenue and elected officers and made out a schedule for the season. The of- ficers chosen were President, Tommy Reynolds; secretary, Will liam Kelley; and treasurer, John Dalton.
 The league will consist of four teams playing each other five times, which means a period of sixteen weeks, and voted to start the season next Monday evening, May 8th, with ceremonies consist
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02
Speakers At The
 Colored G. O. P. Club

Members of the Colored Repub- lican club met last night in Garden hall and heard brief address by Dr Norman E. Robinson. George Collins and John Williams were in charge of the arrangements for the gathering. It was announced that the club will hold debate on June 9th on the question: "Re-9 solved. that women have done more for this country than men"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02

land Gas association and R. H. knowlton, vice-president of the Meriden c. L. & F. office.
 Representatives of the local c. |; & P. branch who attended were: Charles Allen, William Jebb, A. w.. Borg, +. J. Mullen. T. H. Breith- aupt, c. E. Cross, R. L. Lagerquist, William Young, William Patton, C.. E. Bergen, Joseph Cunningham Raymond F. Farrell, G. Raffaelf, Louis Jannetty, B. Mellor, William Anderson, Carl Shea, Bernard smith, Hal Keeler, Cy DeVileskis, George Sullivan, l.. V. Clark. George Gaugler, H. A. Kopp and William Klobedanz.
 The local plumbers were upheld by Christian Braun, F. W. Engert, P. J. Fitzpatrick, M. J. Fahey, John w. Finn, W. P. Loeffler, w. H. Lowe, H. J. Pelletier and Charles Romaniello and George Wiggle- worth of Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02
City Golf Course
 Is Opened To-day
Dave Hayes to Start Second Season as Pro-Beer
 May Be Sold at Course

Iprovements in all the parks were reported.
 Peter Griffin. aldermanic mem- Der of the board. reported that he has assurance from the city that the necessary grading and repair ing of the road leading to the golf the objections raised by Charles DeBisschop' are ironed out. There is only one other property owner who would have to be considered in the work, he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02
Jewelry Repair
 Shop Is Totally
 Ruined By Blaze
Exchange Block Fire Calls Out Eight Companies Exchange Place Traffic Disrupted Damage Done Will Amount to Sz,5OO

An investigation to-day into the cause of the fire which caused es- timated damage of $2,50o last even- ing to the Exchange building at 42 Bank street and the jewelry repair shop of Louis Wilensky, resulted in the statement that short cir cult in desk light was respon- sible. The blaze was discovered shortly before z o'clock. Exchange Place became so congested with fire apparatus and other autos that traffic was blocked for nearly half an hour. Thousands of spectators were attracted to the scene.
 Wilensky's repair shop bore the brunt of the fire and water loss. The entire building was we'll
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02

crashed through one of the win. dows fronting on East Main street shattered the light and glass and ploughed mass of manuscript tr front of one of the clerks.
 Mir Ryan was looking out through the window at the time but owing to his size his head came just a couple of inches be- low the spot where the bullet en- tered. It Is believed that it was a stray shot fired by somebody who intended to harm MT Ryan. It occurred in the evening and MT Ryan made no effort to find out where it came from.
 Mir Ryan told of the incident in a manner which shows that he realizes how near he came to be- ing hit. He states that for few moments he did not know what to make of it. The crashed light of glass was low enough so that he could look out through it and what saved him from being hit was because he is a little below the height which would have put him within range of the bullet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02
Musicale At The
 First M. E. Church

A musicale. sponsored by the Mattatuck Musical Arts society and directed by Miss Ethel Ziglat- zki, was presented last night at the First Methodist church. Folk songs and piano and violin solos made up the program. Miss Zig latzki sang several folk songs. Miss Emaline Ranaudo rendered four delightful piano selections and George Clausens offered a program of violin numbers. Mrs Robin Ogden accompanied Miss Ziglatzki and the latter accompanied MT Clausens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02
STRAY BULLET HIT
 | SCHOOL WINDOW
Shattered Light of Glass Close to M. J. Ryan's
 Head
THE CLERK SCARED

M. J. Ryan, clerk of the Board of Education. is thankful that he did not grow to be six-footer. As a matter of fact he owes his life to the fact that he is below the ordinary height of full grown men. MT Ryan and one of his assistants were preparing the pay rolls Friday evening when a bullet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02
Daughters Of St George
 Memorial Service

Daughters of St George in reg ular session last night in Hibern- ian hall conducted memorial serv- ices for those members who died during the year. Reports were read on St Georges day party held last Friday night. At the next meeting election of officers will be held.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02

Moscow. Idaho (UP)-Now is the time. to watch ticks, carriers of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. according to Claude Wakeland, en- tomologist for the University of Idaho. From March until June danger turks on the trail from hose pests. Wakeland said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02

A new telephone service has just
 been opened between New Delhi, India, and London.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
NEW SANBORN
STRONGBOX
FOUND

NEW YORK, Aug. II G.N.S).
A second safe deposit box Of
Henry F. Sanborn slain railway
executive, was to be searched to-
day in an effort to discover
clue as to the motive for the
murder
Sanborn. whose body. shot twice
through the back. was found last
Saturday in a shallow grave on
Long Island, was at first believed
to own only one deposit box but
police said they had discovered
another.
A missing travelling bag Of the
slain man, which he was believed
to have lost or checked shortly
before he disappeared on July IT,
also was sought.
Bancroft Mitchell, son of Will.
liam D. Mitchell, former Attorney
General of the United States. will
not be asked to curtail his vaca,
ton in Italy. authorities said to.
day. Mitchell, a friend and buSi-
ness associate of Sanborn, will be
questioned by police on return
here in September, they said.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
ARMY ORDERS

Leave of absence is granted Col.
John H. Read, jr., one month, 10
days; Lieut.. Col. ROLAND w. Case,
one month; Major Robert M. Lit
tlejohn, is days; Major Robert D.
Brown, II days; Maj. Gen. John F.
Preston, IA days.
Lieut.. Col. William Lay Patter-
son, assigned to Governors Island.
Lieut.. Col. Lloyd R. Fredendall
to the University of Minnesota.
The promotion of the following
officers is announced:
C. Lloyd Middleton, captain to
major; John M. Bethel, first lieu
tenant to captain; Raymond E.
Bell, second lieutenant to first
lieutenant.
Capt. George F. R. Taylor, as
signed to Fort Mcpherson, Ga.
Capt. William J. Egan, to Fort
Lewis, Wash.
Major Charles J. Taylor. to
Chicago.
Major Elroy S. j. Irvine, to San
Francisco.
Lieut.. Col. John j. Kingman,
to Providence, R. I.
Lieut.. Col. John H. Hester, to
Puerto Rico.
NAVY ORDERS
Lieut.. jg) Forrest r. Bunker,
granted sick leave three months.
Lieut.. Comdr. Norman j.
Haverly (MC) to Recruiting Sta
ton, Boston, Mass.
Lieut.. (jg) Warren E. Klein
CMC) to Naval Hospital, San
Diego, Calf.
Ensign Julius E. Smith, jr., to
U. S. S. Tulsa.
Ensign Robert R. Sampson, to
U. S. S. Fulton.
Ensign George DeMetropolis, to
U. S. S. Fulton.
Ensign Berton A. Robbins, jr.,
to Destruction Squadron 5.
Ensign Howard j. Abbott, to
Destruction Squadron S.
Ensign Philip w. Mothersill,
jr., to Destruction Squadron 5.
Lieut.. Gg) Harold j. Cokely
(MC) to U. S. S. Guam.
Lieut.. Gg) Charles M. Parker
(MC) to Fourth Marines,
Shanghai, China.
MARINE ORDERS
Col. Edward w. Banker, to
Quantico, Va.
Lieut.. Col. Lauren S. Willis,
to Quantico, Va.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
Around
The
CapitaI
How DC. Was Picked

Thirty years ago in San
Francisco. George Harris and
Martha Ewing agreed to open a
studio of photography in the
'best city they could find"
George had selected Washing
ton as the most likely place
but Martha was not convinced
that it was the proper spot.
They finally agreed that they
would go to Chicago by diff
ferent routes and, meeting
there, decide on their future
location. When they met in
the Windy City at breakfast,
George tore the menu in half.
Each of them was to write the
names of the three cities they
preferred. On both lists Wash
ington was first written. Martha
had listed the next preferences
as Los Angeles and Seattle.
George had written Seattle and
Los Angeles.
In washington they opened
the studio of Harris and Ewing
and in the 80 years have photo
praphed 'most celebrities.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
z More Vet Boards
Named bu President

Seven more boards approved by
President Roosevelt to review
veterans claims we're announced
yesterday by Veterans Admins
traitor Frank T. Hines.
Created to pass upon the So
called "presumptive" disability
cases removed from the rolls un-
der the recent economy act,
boards were set up for Colorado,
Connecticut, Kansas, Maryland,
Alabama, Iowa and Rhode Island.
For Maryland they were: Amos
w. w. Woodcock, Salisbury;
George R. Henderson, Cumber-
land, and A. Vernon Collision,
Baltimore, with William G. Storm,
Frederick; James A. Haley, Balti-
more, and j. Vincent Jamison. as
alternates.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
Army, Navy and Marine Orders

Major Henry M. Butler. to
Quantico, Va.
Major Roy D, Lowell, to Guam
tico, Va.
Major Thad T. Taylor, to
Quantico, Va.
Major Wilbur Thing, to Guam
tico, Va.
Capt. Jesse L. Perkins, to Mare
Island, Cal.
First Lieut.. Francis j. McQuil-
len, to Fort Monmouth, N. j.
First Lieut.. John D. Muncio,
to Fort Benning, Ga.
First Lieut.. Orin H. Wheeler,
to Camp Holabird, Md.
Second Lieut.. James L. Beam,
to Philadelphia, Pa.
Second Lieut.. Manley L. Curry
to Fort Sill, Okla.
Second Lieut.. Wilson T. Dodge,
to Fort Monmouth, N. j.
Second Lieut.. Robert B. Luckey,
to Fort Sill, Okla.
Second Lieut.. Charles Popp, to
Quantico, Va.
Major Harold c. Pierce, to
Quantico, Va.
Capt. John H. Craigo, to Quan.
tico, Va.
Capt. Francis I. Fonton to De-
partment of the Pacific.
First Lieut.. William w. David
son, to New Haven, Conn.
First Lieut.. Robert E. Hoga-
boom, to Fort Riley, Kans.
First Lieut.. George H. McHenry,
to Department of the Pacific.
Second Lieut.. Peter A. Nc
Donald, to Department of the
Pacific.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
Mitchell in Venice,
Denies Crime KNOWLEDGE

VENICE, Italy, Aug. II G.N.S0.
Bancroft Mitchell, son of former
United States Attorney General
William D. Mitchell and broker
for Henry Sanborn, murdered
American railway official, arrived
today from Florence. Mitchell has
informed International News Ser
vice he knows nothing which
might be of aid in solving the
mysterious Staying of Sanborn. He
has been in cable contact with
the New York police,
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
Wins "Pot" In Court

In other quarters legal
advisors take time off from
activities of their profession to
relate the stories of barristers.
Echoes of their humor re-
sound through the corridors OF
the District Supreme Court as
they relate the tale of Michael
J.'Lane, attorney. who appeared
in Police Court to defend a
man charged with operating
slot machines.
To the court Mike contended
that a nickel dropped in the
machines would produce only
candy mints. And to sub
stantiate his claim he deposited
a coin in the slot. To Mixes
surprise and the horror Of his
client, the nickels showered
forth from the machine.
He had won the "jack pot"
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
Jane Gray StOUffer
ENGAGED to Marry

WINCHESTER. Va, Aug. IL.
of the engagement
of Miss Jane Gray Stouffer,
daughter of Postmaster and Mrs.
Harry c. Stouffer, of Winchester,
was made today. Miss Stouffer
will be married to Richard D.
Crenshaw, of this city. Both are
members of well-known Virginia
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
Tutor Now Pupil

Capt. John H. Craige, U. S.
M. c., has been ordered to
Quantico to school despite the
fact that for years he has been
a tutor" of Marine policies.
Since boyhood his relaxation
from Devil Dog" affairs has
been found in boxing; the sport
that caused his cauliflower
ears. Each day he runs six or
seven miles to keep in perfect
trim.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
Firenlen's Auxiliary
Will Meet TOni0ht

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the D.
C. Fire Department will hold a
special meeting tonight at 8
o'clock in the board room of the
District Building, to make final
preparations for the firemen's pa
rade Labor Day. The president,
Mrs. Robert Hayes, will preside.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
Lunch With Fugitive

Of young Jack Burnett they
tell the tale of his term in the
District Attorneys office when
a search was being made for
two criminals, 10 Nally and
George King. Nally surrendered
but the search for King went
on.
Two detectives tipped Burnett
off that King was in town and
to discuss the matter they went
for lunch at Edwards.
There they met Bondsman 10
Torillo and another man whom
they did not know.
Lunch was over and Torillo
and his friend left the table.
His guest had been the object
of the search-George King.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
Rings Up a Fare

It was on one Of those open
street cars. Ed Hill, of Chesa-
peake and potomac Telephone,
was preparing to alight when
the car lurched around a
curve. Ed grabbed a leather
strap, believing it had been
placed there for passengers
benefit. An irate conductor,
however, pointed out that he
had rung up an additional fare
and Ed was forced to hand out
another 10 cents.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
HUNT CLUB TO ELECT

A meeting to elect officers and
making plans for the coming
year has been called by the
Loudoun Hunt Club for $3.50 p.
m. tomorrow. It will be held
in Peoples National Bank, Lees
burg, Va.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
SDurns Diplomacy

An offer of diplomatic post
failed to lure Major John
Stuart Hunt from his practice
of counselor at law and the
lucrative fees collected in Wash
ington for legal advice given
those who seek contacts with
Government agencies.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
Street Seen

Riggs Ralph Powers elated
over passing the Maryland bar
:. Helen and Jane Tewkesbury
back from Gibson Island, eX-
hibiting coats of tan. Hank
Gibbins, former Central High
football star and son of Col.
Henry Gibbins, out of the hos
pital after an almost fatal"
accident. and his sister Peggy,
recovered from the flu. Repre-
sentative Loring Black, active
in District affairs, fumbling for
cab fare. Marty Gallagher,
taking time off from fighting
to deliver beer.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
Hot Weather Attire

Harry Davis, president of the
Diamond Taxicab Company,
says that on hot summer days
one may see drivers and lady
guests riding around dressed
only in bathing suits.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
MARSHAL KEEPS lob

BALTIMORE, Aug. 11.-George
E. Edelin, who has served as
chief deputy U. S. Marshal here
since 1920, has been retained in
that capacity by August Klecka,
recently appointed marshal.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
MARLBORO LICENSE

A marriage license was issued
at Upper Marlboro yesterday to
Adelbert H. Lee. "a, and Edith M.
Smith, 81, both of Capitol Heights.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
CHURCH TO RALLY

Rally day services will be held
in the Kensington Baptist Church
on August 20.
The Washington times., 1933-08-25
Outbreak of Sleeping Sickness Spreads;
27 Dead, 214 Stricken in St. Louis
Medics Fight in Vain
to Isolate Germ
and Carrier

ST. LOUIS, Aug. Is Q.N.S).
Every resource Of the scientific
world was being marshalled here
today to combat further spread Of
the sleeping sickness epidemic
which already has claimed 27 lives.
AS men of medicine and famous
scientists, physically exhausted
from lack of sleep and long hours
of squirting at germ-infeSted slides
through their high-powered micro
scopes, sought desperately to isolate
the deadly germ and to determine
the carrying agency, three more
fatalities were reported and it was
announced that the number of
cases in this area had increased
to 214.
Worst Outbreak in History
The outbreak of the disease in
st. Louis was said by scientists to-
day to be the worst concentration
of sleeping sickness in the world.
Three Government experts, DR..
j. P. Leake, senior surgeon of the
U. S. Public Health Service; DR..
Charles Armstrong, health service
pathologist, and DR.. L. L. Will
liams, entomologist, are assisting
local experts in the warfare
against the death-dealins mi
crobes. In addition the scientific
StaffS and medical Staffs of st.
Louis University and Washington
University, both located here, have
been enlisted.
One expert denied today that
there is a sleeping sickness germ,
saying that medical men were
more inclined to believe the
agency of transmission is a
virus"
Smallest Of Organisms
DR.. Paul Zentay, assistant st.
Louis health commissioner, de-
scribed the agency of transmits
sion as the smallest ultra micro
scopic organism that can pass
through the smallest filter we
have" He added:
"The most likely mode Of
transmission seems to be one
that we call by the name Of
direct contact, that is either
directly by a patient or through
the medium of a carrier.
"AS to the cause Of the dis
ease we are entirely in the
dark"