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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23

state Senator John c. Blackall of Hartford, formerly of Water bury. and Mayor Frank Hayes. James Moran, local high school teacher. and State Representative Daniel J. Mahaney. ali of this city, were the principal speakers satur- day afternoon at the April meet ing of the New Haven county dem- ocratic women'sl organization at WaverIy inn in Cheshire. Mrs Nora Mahaney Harris of New Haven, formerly of this city, president of the county association, presided at the gathering.
 While the dinner was county wide one, the local women's demo- cratic club acted as host. Mrs Ed ward J. Mcdonald and Mrs John Dwyer of this city were in charge of arrangements for the meeting.
 The meeting Saturday was one of the largest ever held, 1e6 mem bers from many cities and towns in the New Haven locality present, 45 attending from Waterbury. Prominent members of the organ ization came from Orange. Derby, Meriden. East and West Haven, Milford, with the largest delega- tions from New Haven and Water bury.
 During the course of his remarks Representative Mahaney brought much applause from the gathering when he declared that Mayor Hayes is the outstanding democrat of the state and is worthy of con sideration for a higher office than mayor. The mayors name has of late, been prominently. mention ed in connection with the nom nations for governor and congress- man.
 Warns of Liquor T1e-Ups
 Senator Blackall warned his listeners against allowing the party to enter into any political alliance with liquor interests. He said that there will undoubtedly be many petitions for changes in the pres ent liquor control act in the next session of the legislature. He pointed out that all these petitions will be given due consideration by the legislators. He explained that the present liquor control act is still in the experimental stage: He said that while he is a wet" he does not favor having the party gions of the federal reserve dis tricts of the present time--to take the place of the states"
 Similar consultations should be made, he said, "of county govern ment and many functions of mu- nicipal government"
 Proposed civil service reforms were discussed by Dr George c. S. Benson of the department of gov- ernment at Harvard, and by pr Charles P. Messick. chief examiner and secretary of the New Jersey state civil service commission.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
MRS JONES SPEAKS
 ON WORK IN INDIA

Mrs P. Stanley (Losslng) Jones'
 a missionary in India for many years, will describe her work and conditions in that country tonight at the First Methodist church. Un- der her direction the Christian Girls normal school was started at Jagdalpur, India. She and her hus- band now live at Sitapur, North In- dia. She is in charge of a boarding school for 100 Christian boys as well as a day school attended by both Christians and non- Christians.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23

programs, bringing out the finer points of famous compositions with an ease which marks them as tal- ented musicians.
 Mrs Louise Allen Twyman, con- tralto soioist of New Haven and former student of Yale School of Music is the director of the l.. A.. T. quartet. She appeared with the Farrar String Trio in a studio re- cital in New York city recently.
 Mrs Corinne Williams Thomas of Waterbury. pianist. studied at the New England conservatory in Boston with Carl Stasny and has heen presented on programs with Roland Hayes, tenor and Clarence c. White. violinist.
 The Waterbury concert introduce ing these musicians to the Water- bury public IS benefit for the or. ganiZation. It Is being sponsored by Pearl Street Neighborhood House Clubs and the director. Mrs L. T. Alexander, assisted by mem- bers of the Waterbury Women's club and the inter-racial commit tee of which Miss Alice E. Kings bury is chairman.
 The program to be presented follows:
 Spinner Leid. ...... Franz Liszt
 Lilyan Farrar II
 Deep River. .. Harry T. Burleigh A Brown Bird Singing. Haydn Wood Louise Allen Twyman III Ethelbert Nevin Suite
 8. Canzora Amorosa = Venetian Love Song
 4. Buano Notte. .... Good Night Farrar Sisters. String Trio Improvisation, Edward Mcdowell 4 La Bien-Aimee, Edward Schutt Corinne Williams Thomas Violin Solo Intermission VI
 Negro Spirituals
 1. Good News 2. I'm Looking for the Star 3. Joshua Fit the Battle Of Jericho Ls A. l. %udibS VII Leschetizky - arranged by John Orth for left hand alone. Andante Finale, Rimsky Korsakow The Flight of the Rumble Bee Corinne Williams Thomas VIII
 "Trees" ......... Oscar Rosbach "Pale Moon' .... Frederic Logan Louise A. Twyman TX
 Negro Spirituals l. Four and Twenty Elders 2. Jerusalem Morning 5. Ezekiel l.. A. T. Quartet x
 1. Rosary ..... Ethelbert Nevin Arranged by Roberts 2. Nobody Knows the Trouble Carrie Jacobs Bond 3. Perfect Day
 Farrar Sisters String Trio
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-21
ISOLATION HOUSE
 AS FREE HOSPITAL
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 The plan suggested, according to reports, was to have the municipal hospital thrown open as a free" institution and conducted under the guidance of the local Catholic, Protestant and Jewish clergy.
 At the City Hall it was denied that such a plan had been brought to their attention. It was ex- plained by Executive Secretary Thomas F. Kelly and Health Off cer Dr E. J. Godfrey that needy cases are taken care of at the pres- The state pays up to a certain sum for the two hospitals, annually, in its budget. Other expenses, not provided for in the state budget, such as maternity cases and so forth, are paid for by the City of Waterbury.
 That the city has agencies set up and working out the relief work at the present time was the opin- ion of the public officials talked to and Dr Godfrey. The proposed plan would call for Hospital day" annually at which time Wa terburians would be called upon to contribute towards the expense of carrying on the activities at the free hospital.p Rev Dr Lewis agreed to-day that there are now free agencies in the city unable to obtain sufficient funds with which to carry on. He added that an- other addition to the list would be nothing more than an additional burden to the people of the city at this time. He praised the idea, however.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-21

neer; Peter A. Pederson, Jr, s1. Dedham carpenter; John A. Me- Laughlin, 56, Braintree carpenter; Marine Turinese, 3S, Franklin clerk; Theodore F. Davis, Norwood salesman; and J. Edgar Knodell. Milton superintendent.
 Seating of the jurors was closely contested, with both Faber and Murton Millen exhausting their en : tire allotments of 12 peremptory challenges each, and Irving Millen using all but one of his dozen.
 District-Attorney Edmund R.. 'Dewihg used IF of the govern ment's 3e, and Judge Nelson F. Brown excused 67 talesmen, most ly for fixed opinions to the de- fendants' guilt or innocence or for objections to capital punishment.
 Attorney William R. Scharton. counsel for F'aber, was in Wash ington to-day, seeking from Ciar- ence Darrow advice and also 6 copy of the hypothetical question which the Chicago criminal lawyer used several years ago in the Loeb- Leopold murder trial.
 NO effort would be made. Schar. ton emphasized before departing last night, to enlist Darrow's ser vices for the F'aber defense, but he said he hoped "to gain some useful information"
 Original plans called for the jury to visit the scene of the crime, the Needham Trust company in nearby Needham, to-day, but, be- cause of Scharton's Washington trip, decided on suddenly yester- day, the viewing of the scene was postponed until Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-21
Removing Snow From
 Roads Cost $29S, 900

The entire cost of clearing last winters heavy snows from tho Connecticut highway system dur ing and subsequently, to the bliz- gard of February 19 ran to the ex- traordinary total of $29S,742.13, Highway Commissioner John A. Macdonald announced today. The completed figures on snow removal show the biggest item to have been the employment of extra labor. as previously announced. This item fotaled $103,183.85. Labor on the departments regular payroll, em ployed for snow clearing, amounted to $SS,502.91. Rental of state equipment, charged to snow re- lnnova1 cost $89,977.91, while the miscellaneous items including sus- teriance for the workers totaled $I7,077.46. The cost exceeds that of any previous year in the depart
 nent's history.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-21
Local I'D Association
 Observes Anniversary
Battle of Seicheprey COmmemOrated TO.day--l1OM
 Reunion at Lakeside Tonight

sixteen years ago yesterday. Wa terbury boys received their bap- tism of fire and engaged the enemy at seicheprey in one of the fiercest battles of the World War. Tonight the remnants of some of those companies will gather at Lakeside Tavern to commemorate the event in the annual seicheprey day ob- servance.
 Former officers of he 102d which later came known as the 26th, or Yankee Division, will be present tonight to mingle with veterans of the outfit and recall stirrings days of the trenches. Lieutenant Colonel James M. Hurley, sports writer on the New York Daily Mirror. form Fcrly an officer in the 102d will be tOastmaster.
 Other speakers will be Motor Vehicle Commissioner Michael A. COnnor of New Haven, major in the 102d during the war; Brigadier General James A. Hasgerty of New Haven and William H. Sand land who was mayor of Water bury during the part of the World War. Jeremiah Griffin, past pres- ident of the I'D association at Waterbury is chairman of to-. nights affair.
 Franklin H. Moore, president of the local association will welcome the guests. An attractive program of entertainment will be presented at the banquet. Other I'D units
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-21
Naugatuck Club
 to Stage Dance

A treat for dance lovers of the vicinity is promised by the Swas- tika club in it's first annual dance to be given tonight at Pythian hall, Naugatuck, with an ace att traction engaged for dance music Cy Williams Colored Recording orchestra of New York. whose renditions of the popular hot tunes of the day are known throughout the cast will play for several hours of dancing. Ssk
 Formerly one of the most widely known clubs in the valley, the Swastikas, since the revival of the organization last year, give prom ise of once more taking . promi- nent part in club affairs. The pur- pose of the club is to promote in- terest in sports and social events. and members of the committee have been working for the past few weeks to insure the success of the initial social venture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-21
Foresters To Honor
 Brandely Tomorrow
Hundreds of Members Expected Here to Witness
 lnitiation-State Supreme Officers Coming

held in Putnam. In appreciation of the fact that he has proved him. self one of the best chief exec utives the state order has had 1T, many years seven subordinate courts in Waterbury united for the purpose of manifesting their ap- preciation of his efforts. William H. Dunlavey, local sealer of weights and measures, is chairman of the general committee of arr engagements which is, planning to make Foresters' Day an outstand- ing success here. Incidentally MT Brandely is the youngest Grand Chief Ranger to serve in the his- tory of the state organization.
 Walter 8. McGowan, past grand chief ranger and present supreme junior beadle, will be one of the many guests of honor; Grand Court Treasurer James J. Walsh of Meriden; Grand Court Secre- tary Thomas O'Loughlin of Naug- atuck and many other outstanding figures of the order will be present tomorrow afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-21
OBITUARY

TINSON-Mrs Sarah Jane Ben nett Stinson, age 83 years, died early this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs Samuel Harrt. son, 125 Quinn street, Naugatucls, Mrs Stinson was the widow of Ed ward stinson. She was born in Sheffield, England, January IA, 1851, but had been a resident of Naugatuck for many years.
 She Is survived by three sons, Arthur and Charles of Naugatuck, and Edward, of Claremont, N. H.; two daughters, Mrs Samuel Harri- son, with whom she made her home, and Mrs William Davis, Of Toronto, Canada; and by 30 grand children and 34 great grand chill dren.
 Funeral services will be held from the Methodist Episcopal church, of which she was a mem- Der, Monday afternoon at 2:30 o. clock, with Rev John D. Better of- ficiating. Burial will be in Hill side cemetery. Friends may call at the home tonight, tomorrow af- ternoon and tomorrow evening.
 WHITE-Mfs Della White, wife of Michael White of 22O Louns- bury street, died last night at St Mary's hospital. She is survived by her husband, Michael; one son. Richard; one daughter, Mrs Ray mond Shea; three sisters, Mrs Ed ward Mahoney of Canada, Mrs L. A. Ellenberg of Tennessee, and one sister in Ireland.
 Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-21
Japan Giues Orders
 To Europe On China
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feeling that Japan is defying the world, it will only be a confession of helplessness.
 Also the league as body is anx- ious regarding it's own plans for reconstruction of China. The Japa- anese announcements apparently included such plans In those over which Japan intended to assert the right of censorship.
 Aside from the possibility of a .Manchukuoan recognition fight. the biggest question facing the Manchukuo committee until this week was diplomatic one, anus. ing to the layman though of great interest to the diplomatist.
 Manchukuoan postal authorities have asked Great Britain to pay its share of transit charges across Manchukuo on British mail. Great Britain would gladly do so but it does not recognize the existence of the new state, and to write out a check would be recognition. The committee was to try to find one of the now familiar "formu- lac" which would enable Britain to pay the bill without recognizing Manchukuo.
 France is Wondering
 Paris, April 21-(UP)-France looked toward her eastern empire today, and French munitions man. ufacturers looked to their profits as they read reports of Japan's ambitions in the far east.
 It was hinted delicately in the highest sources that until there is reason to believe the contrary, France will assume Japan does not talk of the 2S5,000 square miles and 21,652,000 population of French Indo China when she men, tions eastern Asia
 These sources added frankly that Indo China would be as diffi- cult to hold against an attacker as it would be for the United States to hold the Philippines, because even with the new, astonishingly fast ships of the French navy, it takes two weeks to reach .Indo China from the nearest French base.
 Assuming that Indo China was not included in what was called Japan doctrine, the informants said, France was not so directly interested in 1t as were the United States and Great Britain.
 It was added, that France could not be disinterested in any posi- tion Britain and America took in the far east. Though this was not explained. it was believed to mean that France would incline toward supporting Britain and the United States, instead of pursuing her policy of some years standing to orient herself on Japanese friend ship.
 Munitions men were alarmed at the idea that Japan might seek to impose an embargo on arms to China. There was no doubt as. to their attitude, and no doubt that they would exert strong pressure on the government to safeguard their profits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-21
Scout News

The committee of training and personnel of the Waterbury Girl Scout council was entertained last night at the home of the chair man, Mrs G. Butler Sherwell of Hillside avenue. Members attend ing were Misses Louise Cooke, Marion Jones and Edna Weber.
 Plans for the fall training courses were discussed. It is the object of the committee to inter- est a new group of leaders in Scout activities during the sum-. mer months in preparation for the fall courses. Anyone interested is urged to apply at scout headquar- ters. The next meeting of the committee will be held May IA.
 As the concluding feature in the Girl Scout observance of "Be Kind to Animals Week" a free pet clinic will be held this afternoon at the store on the corner of Brook and East Main streets, with Dr A. T. Gilyard in charge. The clinic will start at 3 o'clock, and children are urged to bzring sick dogs and cats for advice and consultation. pr Gilyard will give short talk on animal ailments prior to the hour of consultation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-21
Conflicting Evidence
 In Assault Hearing
Georgia Granted Discharge By Judge Mc(irath State
 Witness Suffered Fractured Skull

walking down North Main street. He said he was standing in the doorway at 549 North Main street when Georgia reached out and struck him. Detective Edward Me- Elligott who happened to be walk ing along the street at the time, testified that he saw the blow struck. The three companions of Georgia tesified, however, that Gar butts gave Georgia "the elbow" as he passed him and then at- tempted to strike the accused.
 Accused Discharged
 In discharging Georgia, Judge McGrath remarked that a man doesn't usually strike another for no reason at all. -.
 William Bercier of 827 Bank stret, 29, charged with violation of the separator ordinance, was granted a nolle. Similar action was taken in the case of David Harris, 29, of 65 Eldridge street, charged with embezzlement. The Waterbury Paper Company, Inc, was the complaining witness.
 Wilfred Gauthier, 25, of 436 South Main street, charged with passing a red light, failed to ap- pear so his $5 bond was called. Continuances until next Saturday were ordered in the cases of Tony Belotta of 22l Meriden road and Charles Stance of Fl East Farm street, charged with violating the rules of the road.
 NOllcS Entered.
 A nolle was entered in the case of Lee Dougles Antwerp, 33, of Undercliff sanitarium, Meriden, charged with violating the park. ing ordinance. The case of Joseph Arcocio, 23, of -32 North Leonard street, charged with breach of the peace, was continued till next Sat- urday. Similar action was taken in the case of George Verrastro of 87 Burr street, charged with violation of the milk control act.
 Anthony Chaponis, 23, of 602 South Main street, charged with drunkenness and breach of the peace, was given a continuance until next Saturday. A week ago, while under the. influence of li- quor, he broke the window on a parked car, got inside and went to sleep. If he donesn't pay for the damage by next Saturday, the court told him, he will have to go to jail
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Anthony Georgia, 29, of 43 East Farm street, arrested on March 26th after he struck Anthony Gar butts of 541 North Main street on the street, was granted a discharge when arraigned in the city court this morning before Judge John F. McGrath. Garbutis was badly in- jured when his head struck the sidewalk as he fell from the blow administered by Georgia and had to be taken to the hospital where he remained for IT days. He suf- skull.
 On the stand today the injured man told the court that he was struck for nothing by Georgia, who with three other companions was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-21
LAST TRIBUTES TO
 LATE POLICEMAN
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Former Superintendent of Po- lice George M. Beach and Superin- tendent Joseph Mclean headed the delegation of past and present members of the department. Dep- uty Mullings served as second deputy under Supt. Beach during the latter part of MT Beach's term, then becoming sole deputy when Deputy Mclean became superin- tendent.
 Bearers, all members of the po- lice department were Capt. Frank Cutting, Capt. Daniel Carson, Lieut.. John Dunphy, Lieut.. James Null vile, 6ergt. Joseph Bagley and Pa trolman Henry Hayes.
 Sergt. Patrick. Hilborg headed the special police escort. All mem- bers of Platoons B and c of the police department attended, under the direction of Lieut.. James Mag ner. The lieutenant was assisted by Sergts. Hugh Flaherty, George Gooding. Luke Errico, Jame Gib- bons and William Duggan.
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Tomorrow will be observed as "Waterbury Foresters' Day" and in observance of the event class of approximately 200 candidates will be initiated into the order with appropriate ceremonies at Elks' hall. The Court Welch degree team will officiate. Supreme and Grand Court officers are expected here for the occasion, for inci- dentally the event was inspired with a view of honoring Grand Chief Ranger Louis F. Brandely of this city. During his adminis- tration the Grand Court of Con- necticut, the membership of the organization has witnessed splen. did growth throughout the state. Five junior courts have been formed, including the juvenile group under the auspices of Court Verdi of this city.
 Grand Chief Ranger Brandely's term of office expires next month when the Grand Court session is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-21
COMMERCIAL AIR MAIL PLANES AGAIN


 (Continued from Page 1.) payments dropped to S6 cents on July 1, 1888, and it's offers for the temporary service over the same routes ranged from 3S to 39 1-2 cents.
 National Parks Airways, which bid 35 and 39 cents on temporary contracts under the name of it's president, Alfred Frank, received 45 and 43 cents last year.
 Eastern Air Transport, reorgan- ized under the name of Eastern Airlines, bid 19 cents for service it formerly performed for more than 40 cents. 's'4'
 Transcontinental and Western Air, which. obtained one of the central coast-to-coast routes from Former Postmaster General Wal ter J. Brown at 8 rate of more than a dollar-per-mile, came down to A cents.
 . The bid openings caused, congress sional air mail developments to fade into the background. The senate continued debate on the controversial Black -McKellar Bill, E A $5,000,000 appropriation for purchase of new planes for the army and for an investigation of the army air corps was approved and sent to the house for final ac- ton. U
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-21
High School Notes

Rehearsals for the senior class play. "The Patsy" to be presented at the Wilby auditorium May 10 will be held nightly beginning next week, it has been announced by Miss Mary Louise Martin of the faculty who Is coaching the pro- duction.
 ''The Patsy" will be remembered as one of the hits of the Broadway theatrical season few. years ago. It is felt that the many comedy situations which occur during the course of the play will give ample opportunity for the future stars to develop their talent. The action is built around the character of the younger sister of the Harrington family, patronizingly known as "The Patsy" and played by Ruth Dickstein.
 Other members of the cast inc cluded Victoria Larson, Albert Vincent, Eleanor Banis, Joseph Donahue, Ray Emmons, Lucille Dimodugno and Martin Morrissey.
 Reports of the committee in charge of the production An Eve- ming of Mirth and Melody" pre- sented at the auditorium Thursday night indicate the entertainment to have been financial success. More than $2S0 was cleared, as- surfing the expenses involved in the publication of the class book to be covered.
 The fourth meeting of the Chess club was held yesterday under the direction of c. w. McNiven, faculty instructor. Challenges have been received by the club from similar organizations but members have decided to devote more time to learning fundamentals of the game before participating in interclass matches. The dues already paid to the treasurer will be sufficient to carry the club through into next season, it was announced. Three new sets of chessmen will be pur- chased shortly.
 Many of the students have been seriously studying the game from books drawn at the library and are devoting time to the study of trick plays. About ten new openings have been discussed,