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The Washington times., 1934-10-02
Spells in the District
Inviting the Parasite

Inviting the Parasite
Regardless of their real motives the District Commls
oners in weakening the already slim Civil Service regu
lations of local government personnel creating con-
ditiOn which later will rise to plague them.
former Board of District Commissioners, seeking
measure of protection for the integrity of the local gov
eminent from the inroads of political set
up the present system Of appointments in the District
service making the appointments contingent upon Civil
Service examination.
If THERE WERE FAULT IN THAT SYSTEM 1T
WAS THAT IT WAS NOT COMPLETE ENOUGH,
THAT IT DID NOT GIVE TO THE EMPLOYEES AP
POINTED THROUGH THE CIVIL SERVICE THE
PROTECTION WHICH THAT SERVICE THROWS
AROUND EMPLOYEES IN THE FEDERAL DEPART
MENTs
In setting up that system the old Commissioners
animated large part by their duty to the voteless and
hence politically poweress citizens Of the District They
sought to protect our voeless people from having to
SUPPORT political hangers-on of statesmen from the
various States who had to regard jobs in the Wash
ington service as their plums.
But the old Commissioners probably animated to
certain extent by the desire to free themselves from the
political pressure which being exerted them per-
sonay make certain distasteful appointments After
the system established they could always point out
to the spokesman that the job he wanted for parasite
could be filled only upon cercaton by the Civil Service
Commission.
APPARENTLY THE PRESENT COMMISSIONERS
HAVE NO WORRY ABOUT WHAT THEY ARE CO.
ING TO TELL THE SPOKESMAN.
THE CITIZENS OF THE DISTRICT, WHO PAY THE
BILLS, HOWEVER, HAVE A WORRY AND THAT
WORRY IS THAT THE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS
ARE GOING TO TELL THE SPOKESMAN YES WE
CAN TAKE CARE OF YOUR MAN."
The jobs which the present Commissioners have with
drawn from any sort of appointment protection just
the Jobs which would appeal to the Senator Repre-
sentative who regards public office the proper reward
for political service.
They are fairly WE'LL paid. They have good titles.
But unfortunately from the standpoint of the local
payer they are the most important jobs in the District
Building Properly filled they the key jobs of the
local government. .....
FILL THEM WITH POLITICAL HANGERS ON, AS
THE MOST DANGEROUS POSITIONS IN THE LOCAL
SERVICE.
It has been the boast of the disfranchsed citizens of
Washington that their government has been efficient and
that it has been clean.
There has been noticeable absence of graft here
compared with other cities But graft follows the spols
man and the spokesman follows such tactics those
which have been practced by the District Commissioners
in the matter of Civil Service qualifications.
IF THE COMMISSIONERS PERSIST IN THEIR
COURSE-AND IT IS ALMOST. UNBELIEVABLE
THAT THEY ARE FOLLOWING THAT COURSE ON
THEIR OWN INITIATIVE AND OF THEIR OWN
V0LITION-THEN THE DISTRICT GOVERNMENT
CAN BE EXPECTED TO DROP IN THE ESTEEM OF
ITS OWN CITIZENS
IT WILL BECOME SIMPLY ANOTHER PAWN IN
CONGRESSIONAL POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS.
The Washington times., 1934-10-02

Is In
n Street NOFthWe AhinEtOn D.. @,
J. j. fitzpatrick managing editor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-14

(Continued from Page 1,l tration contemplated higher retail meat prices long before the drought struck.
 It planned to dispose of a 6,000,- 000-head cattle surplus. Exigencies of the drought produced the emergency slaughter program which will wipe out the extra num- bers and more during the next six months.
 Had the first plan been followed, housewives would have paid more for their beef sides, bacon and rounds just as they will because nature beat human agencies to the job.
 Prices of meat and dairy and poultry products may be expected to increase noticeably next spring. Bread prices should not, officials said. If 1895 is a year of good weather and good crops, herds will grow again and the animals in them get fatter. Then prices ought to go down little to more normal levels.
 Records showed that retail food prices still are much less than in 1929 when pound of steak cost 85 cents and was worth its weight in gold because the United States was on the gold standard. Emphasizing that stored sup plies, added to what the drought has left, were ample for human and animal needs, officials listed the following methods which could be used to thwart profiteers who say 1t isn't so:
 1. Publicity devices employed by the AAA consumers council.
 2. Licensing powers incorporat- ed in the adjustment act. 8. Federal participation in com- mercial food distribution.
 If food hoarding ever became a serious menace,and this was not anticipated-supplies could be ra- toned as in wartime.
 It Is easy to discover profiteer- ing, officials declared. Their day. to-day reports reveal the margins of "middle-men," processors and retail dealers. When the margins get out of line with what the farm CT is receiving and what is justi- fled by manufacturing and process ing costs, the government will pre- pare to "crack-down."
 Quick warning to-. the consumer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-14

A week after he fell from 8 sec- ond story veranda at his home. IS Hopkins street, Leonardo Boccic- chic, 46, also known as Donate Bachichio, died at 9:30 this morn- ing at St Mary's hospital. An au- topsy was conducted by Medical Examiner Dr Edward H. Kirsch- baum and the case is being turned over to the coroner for investiga- tion.
 Patrolman Domenic Mecca found the man lying on the ground in the rear of his home in the early morning hours of August 6. He summoned the police ambulance and the man was taken to St Mary's hospital. Diagnosis of his injuries revealed a fractured skull and a bad lacer- ation over one eye. His name was placed on the danger list immed- lately. He showed some improve ment within a few days but his condition again became extremely critical two days ago.
 No deails as to the mans tum. ble from the veranda have yet been gathered. A police investiga- ton at the time failed to bring to light just how the man had fallen from the veranda to the yard. Patrolman Mecca, making his
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-14

adequate to pay substantially all of the preferred claim of the City of Waterbury for taxes.
 On the 9th of August, however, by involuntary pro- ceedings instituted by certain of the common creditors of tho company, a petition was filed under section 77B, the new amendment to tho Bank ruptcy Act, and, by force of such proceedings, the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut, under the order of Judge Carroll C. Hincks, assumed jurisdiction. Temporary trustees were ap- pointed by the District Court, and an injunctive order was issued by such court restrain. ing all action Of the Superior Court in liquidating the assets of the Bcardsley & WOlcott Manufacturing company and of the receivership, and ren. dering, or attempting to rem der, void the sale that was, in fact, made. As a result of these proceedings, the sale was, in fact, rescinded, and the money returned to the pros- pcctive purchaser.
 The District Court has or- dered that the business be con- ducted by the Temporary Trus- tees, and n hearing is set for the confirmation of the ap- pOintinent of the Temporary Trustees, and also to act upon any plan of reorganization which may be before the Court at that time. Said hear- ing Is scheduled for Friday, August 17, 1884, at 1O:3O a. m., Daylight Saving Time, in the United States District Courtroom at New Haven.
 The undersigned Is not pre- pared to state how the situa- tion will develop, nor what assets will remain available for the payment of the trade creditors of the Receiver, if tho business is conducted for any length of time, nor is he informed whether or not a workable plan of reorganiza- tion will, in fact, he submit. ted by the pctitioning credi- tors.
 Because of these develop ments during this last week, the undersigned feels that 1t is his duty to bring this mat ter to your attention so that you may take such steps to safeguard your interests Ss the situation may, to your judg- nent seem to require.
 Further information con. corning the existing circum. stances may be obtained from the undersigned, or from Bronson, Lewis q Bronson, at- torneys.at.Iaw, 1SB Grand street, Waterbury, Conn.,, and counsel appointed by the Su- perior Court for the under- signed as Receiver. Any in- quiries for information should be addressed to James R. Shell don, Receiver, Care Bronson, Lewis & Bronson, 136 Grand street, Waterbury, Conn.
 JAMES R. SHELDON, Receiver of The Beardsley &
 Wolcott Manufacturing Co.,"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-14
Waterbury
 Produce Market Furnished by Connecticut Department of Agriculture B. P. Storrs. local agent)

Unless otherwise stated quota. tions are based on sales of good merchantable products to retailers by nearby growers or othcrs.) FRUITS: Apples, fancy 1.6O- 1.75 bu., No. 1 1.1O-1.4O bu., No. 2 and drops .5O-1.OO bu.; blue ber- ries, native 5.OO-6.OO crate, Mass, 7.00-7.5O crate; cantalOupes, na- tive 1.5O-f.75 bu., southern 1.5O- 1.75 crate; peaches, Elberta 2.25- 800 bu. or crate; pears, native Clapps 1.5O-1.75 bu.; pluins, native
 VEGETABLEs: Beans, snap 1.OO-1.35 bu., lima 1.75-2.O0 bu., shell 1.50-1.75 bu.; beets .20-.SO dog. buns; cabbage .35-.5O box; carrots .20-.3O dog. buns.; cauli. flower 1.OO.1.5O doz.; celery, native washed .6O-.9O doz.; corn 1.OO-1.5O 100 ears; cucumbers .6O-.8O bu.; egg plant .75-1.0O bu.; onions .9O- 1.1O bu.; peas, shipped in 800. $50 bu.; peppers, native .75-1.0O bu.; potatoes, native .65-.75 bu.; L.. I. 1.25-1.4O cwt.; spinach .8O-1.OO bu; squash .S0-.4O bu.; tomatoes, No. 1 .35-.5O H bu., No. 2 .2O-.25 1z bu.
 eggs per doz.; newlaid fancy .S7; special .35-.3y; extra .SS-.35; gath. cred .3O-.S2; newlaid medium .SS; special medium .SO-.S2; extra me- dlum .2S-.S0; bullets .22-.26; vest ern .2f-.2S: live, fowl heavy .16. IS h., Leghorns .15-.16 lb.; broilers Rocks .1S-.2O h., Reds .15-.1S lb., Lcghorn .i4-.1S lb., roasters .2O-.23 lb.; dressed, fowl .2i.2S ID, broilers .2S..S0 lb., coasters .28..S2 ID.
 LIVESTOCK AND M E A T 1: Butcher stock, cows .OS-.0A lb, calves .Oe-.07 Ib.; nseats. beef III. .l5 h., veal .0e-.i2 lb., lamb .io. ] 10 ID, pork loins 10-.1S ID.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-14
|CAR STOLEN HERE
 RUINED IN CRASH
Youths Escape Injury as Machine COllides With
 Tree

Stolen from this city last night, a car containing three youths crashed into a tree at shelton early this morning. The youths had fled by the time Shelton police officers had arrived at the scene. after passing motorists had brought the news of the accident to police headquarters there.
 The automobile, the property of Fred Pavone of 10S Railroad Hill street, was reported as being badly damaged in a message to the Wa terbury police department from Shelton over the state teletype sys- tenn.
 MT Pavone told local police au- thorities that the car had been stolen from parking place in front Of his home on Railroad Hill street and that he had been sin- formed that three young men had been in the vicinity.
 Word of the recovery of the car, damaged, was sent to the police here at o'clock this morning. The car is believed to have been stolen shortly after midnight. The cars owner was informed of ite recovery and set out for Shelton to ascertain how much damage had been done to the machine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-14
OUASSAPAUC IS
 MECCA FOR MANY
Hot Days Finds Popular Lake Resort We'll
 PatrOnized

Take a trip any of these warm, sunshiny days out Middlebury way and your attention is bound to be attracted by the crowds gathered at the popular lake Quassapaug which seems to be becoming more and more the mecca of hundreds of entertainment seekers from Wa terbury and the surrounding towns of the valley
 The hot, dry days of mid-August are tiring on the nerves and no place in the local vicinity offers such a cool retreat, where bathing, boating, picnicking and amusement is offered in such accommodating manner as the management at Quassapaug.
 Every day finds clusters of peo- pie who are gathered there, even if only for a walk about the place, to escape the hot, sultry weather in the city. The big green lawn that can be seen from the highway Is always dotted with folks either | watching the ball game or seated underneath the large shady trees. Quassapaug always has "wel- come" sign to all and good time Is assured to everyone making the trip to Mike" O'Connell's popular l resort.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-14
Wounded Gangster
 Presents Problem
BuIIet From Poicemen's Gun Lodges Near f1eart;
 Former Local Man Might Die If Operated Upon

Lebo Ricci, 30. former water bury gangster who was shot twice during hi-jacking in Brooklyn' N. Y.. on Saturday, the 4th, is pre- senting a difficult medical problem to doctors at Kings County pos pital, with a bullet lodged within an inch of his heart. Doctors fear that an attempt to remove the bull" let would result fatally for the for mer Waterburian.
 Despite the fact that the bullet cannot be removed and IS in such a dangerous location, Ricci has been improving rapidly at the hos nital. and may be brought to court for an early trial. Another bullet wound. through his shoulder, has almost entirely been healed.
 Ricci, who was arrested here for membership in the nickel plate gang hut who went free in court. was shot by radiocar policemen as inc truck in which he was riding after he and a companion had ai- iegedlv hi-jacked it was being chased. The chase led through q dozen Brooklyn streets and endeo only when the driver was struGk hv a police bullet. Ricct meanWnne having been shot twice.
 The former local man is under noIice guard at the Kings county hospftal and he will be removed 70 a iail cell if and when his conol- tion warrants it. Doctors are now irving to puzzle out the problem of what to do with the bullet near Riccis heart.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-14
OBITUARY

BOCCICCHIO-Leonardo Boccic' chic, of Hopkins street, age 46. died this morning as the result of fall suffered early last week. He is survived by his wife Marie, five sons, Daniel, Joseph, Frank, Michael, and Leonard, six daugh- ters, Pauline, Angeline. Carmella, Jennie, Maria, and Filomena. two sisters Mrs Donate Samela all of this city and Marie Boccicchio of Italy. My Boccicchio was native years ago and having been em- ployed at the Chase Metal Works for the past 27 years. The body was removed to his home at 19 Hopkins street from where the funeral will take place. The time and the arrangements will be an- nounced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-14
BOLOGNA CHARGES FINALLY SETTLED
Owner Recovers Missing Parts of Machine;
 Cases NOlled

Tangled skeins of bologna were all unravedled in city court this morning, to the complete delight of all concerned.
 John Hullstrunk, who had two men arrested because he lost some parts of a bologna machine, was given back the missing parts, NICK Orsino, 34, of GA Scovill street, charged with theft, and John Sam pugno, A, of 38 Union street, charged with receiving stolen goods, were both given nolles.
 Discharge on a charge of thett was given to Harry Sarlo, 6. of IT Easton avenue, but a count or breach of the peace was lodged against him and the case contin- ued till Friday morning. The case involved a disturbance resultant to an alleged theft of groceries from truck.
 Payment of $5 won a nolle for Tony Prigoniero, 23, of 152 East Main street, on a charge of reck- less driving, while he was given nolles on counts on taking car without permission and operating a car without license. Emmett Moore, 19, of Naugatuck
 
 paid $5 to receive nolle for pass ing a red light.
 A continuance till Friday was given Domenic Csstelano, 29, or 129 Irvington avenue, charged with violation of the weekly wage. act.
 Orders to pay for paint stolen from the Robert Lyon store on Leavenworth street and a contin- | uance of a month were given n city court today to Tony Marinelli. 19, of 184 Meriden road. A sec ond. defendant, Anthony De San tis, r, of 221 Palnk road, was given a discharge. ,,,
 The judge warned Marineili that the stolen goods must be paid for within the month or that a l heavy penalty will be imposed OF 1 him when the case comes up TOY a September hearing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-14
Sheldon's Letter
 Calls Attention
 To Unique Policy
Entire History of BeardsIey & WoIcott Co Reviewed in His AccOunting-Federa Hearing in New Haven
 Friday Is Referred to in Message

Trade creditors of the Beardsley and Wolcott Manufacturing Com pany in Waterville are iE receipt of letters sent out by James R. Shel- don, receiver for the company in which the recent civil and federal court actions involving the com- pany, are explained. The letters are dated as of Monday, August 18th. Mr Sheldon's letter states that For many months, the receiver, and the judges of the superior court, have been of the opinion that the manufacturing and selling operations should no longer be continued for much longer time than was considered wise"
 The letter explains how Judge Frederick M. Peasley ordered the receivership liquidated; the sale of the business to the Waterbury Buckle Company and the involun- tary proceedings in bankruptcy in the U. S. District court before Judge Carroll c. Hincks, when Judge Hincks rescinded the order Of the superior court ordering the sale.
 The letter is sent out, MT Shel- don says. to acquaint trade cred itors of the company. with the present situation and also to call their attention to the federal court hearing, the 17th, when the tenn porary trustees will be up for con- firmation.
 The letter follows:
 ssTo the Trade Creditors of the
 Receiver of the BeardSley
 & Wolcott Manufacturing
 Company:-
 As one of the trade creditors of the Receiver of the Bcard- slcy X Wolcott Manufacturing Co, the undersigned, as Re- ceiver, feels that you should be informed of the present situation, so that you may be advised of how your interests may be affected.
 As you know, the affairs of the Beardsley X Wolcott Manufacturing Co have been handled by the undersigned, as Receiver, under the appoint ment and under the orders of the Superior Court of the State of Connecticut, for New Haven County at Waterbury, for a period of approximately a year and half. For many months, the Receiver and the Judges of Superior Court, have been of the opinion that the manufacturing and selling op- erations should no longer be continued, but because of the demands of the common credi- tors of the company and their hope that reorganization would be possible, the business has, in fact, been continued tor a much longer time than was considered wise. The Superior Court, therefore, or dcred that the entire assets of the receivership be liquidated, by the sale of the entire busi- ness as a going concern, it be- ing the intention of the Su. lserior Court that there would Do a complete liquidation; as a result of such sale all of the Receivers trade creditors, and would be paid at once, and the receivership would be terminated. Such a sale was ordered to be held on August 0, 1884, and an offer was re- sceived and accepted by the Superior Court sufficient in amount to pay all of the ex- penses of the receivership, in- cluding the amount due to the Receivers trade creditors, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-14
TO BE MADE TIME TO END OCTOBER'9
New Voters Will Be Sworn
 in Beginning Friday, October l2

Time for the filing of applica- tions of new voters ''to be made" will expire on october g, Regis ters of Voters Henry o'Connor and Thomas F. Dillane stated today. The swearing in of the new electors wil start on Friday, october 18th, and will continue until Friday, Oc- tober 18th, according to the re- quirements of the statutes.
 Democratic Town Chairman John H. Crary and Republican Town Chairman T. B. Conway stated today that both their organ izations are now engaged in getting the applications of, new voters. In past years, Chairman Conway said. the democrats have been successful in turning in the majority of new voters "to be made, but 1t is plan
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-14
JAPAN TO DROP
 NAVAL TREATY

Washington, Aug 14- (U.P.)- Japan has virtually decided to re- nounce the Washington naval dis armament treaty, information in diplomatic circles indicated to-day The report, however, met with de- nial at the Tokio Foreign office.
 Japanese embassy spokesmen said no formal decision on the ques tion had been reached yet although a "very strong move. ment" for repunciation is on foot in Japan.
 Pronunciation by Japan would bring an end to the famous treaty by which Japan, the United States and Great Britain limited their naval strength and set up a 5-5-a fleet ratio.
 The end of the Washington treaty would break up the entire delicate system of treaties set up to preserve the peace in the far east.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-14
It Must HaUe
 Been "Maggi0"

The question of when March is May and vice versa, particularly in Italian brought momentary confu- sion to city court this morn- ing.
 A witness unable to speak English was on the stand "rd explainir a business transaction, with Peter De Cicco as interpreter. Asked when the deal was made he said, 'sNfaggio," the 1tal1an word for May.
 ssMay." said Mir DeCiccO.
 ssDidn't he say March judge?" ask k ed Attorney Frank Healey of Judge EG- ward Mascolo.
 "NIaggio," said the witt ness.
 "May," said MT DeCicco, politely, but stubbornly.
 "But he said March," said Attorney Healey.
 'eHe said Maggio," said MT DeCicco. ssThat is May"
 s'T guess it's May" said Judge Mascol0 and the case went on.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-14
Illness Prevalent
 Here During July
Visiting Nurses Discover Exceptional Number of Cases
 of Acute Sickness-744 Visits Made

Acute illness in the city during the summer months has shown an appreclable increase over figures for this period last year. Miss Florence Whipple, nursing director of the Waterbury Visiting Nurse Association said today.
 Figures for the month of July disclose that visits to acutely i'll patients have totalled 744 in conn parison with 637 made last year at this time. Patients i'll with communicable diseases have includ- ed IA cases of measles. several cases of humps, bronchitis, ansilitts and one case of chickenpox.
 Lack of Funds
 Several of the children were taken to the Vacation House at Lake Quassapaug to recuperate from illness, but due to a lack of the necessary funds for mainte- nance the vacation program this year was curtailed. The last of the children to complete two week period at the camp arrived home this week.
 Miss Whipple said she did not believe the extreme hot spells or the current season had caused the increase in the number of acutely ill patients, but that 1t had a ro- ticeable effect on the attendance at the baby clinics, which has suf- fered a considerable decrease. The stations have not suspended oper- ations during the summer.
 Clinics Will Open
 Preparations are being made to care for the annual fall registra- tion of children for the vaccination and toxid clinics. These clinics will open September and moth CTS of the children are urged not to wait until the last minute before bringing the youngsters for treat ment. An effort is made to have babies treated with toxid after they reach the age of six months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-14
EXECUTIVES OF
 HOUSING MEET

Washington, Aug 14.-(UP)- Regional housing administration executives gathered to-day to launch the nationwide billion dol lar repair and moderization drive.
 At the same time, bankers who will act as liaison officers in each state between the banks and tho housing administration in promot- ing loans to home owners were de- signed.
 The liaison officers included:
 R. D. Goddard, Bridgeport, Conn: G. H. Kennard, Rumford, Me-; Matthew Gushing, Boston; 0. E. Cain, Keene, N. H.; R. H. Trott Providence, R. l., and Luther R. Graves, Bennington, Vt.