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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-20

he worked for the Benedict and Burnham company.
 On October 31, 1892, Henry H. Heitman was named a member of the Waterbury Fire Department, one of nine or ten regulars who made up the force at that time. Volunteers aided the regulars in handling the five pieces of ap- paratus.
 One of Old Fire Fighters
 No one was more ardent a re-fighter than Henry Heitman, who before his appointment as q regular had been a member of the volunteers with the Scovill street Mutual Hook and Ladder Com- pany, and in 1894 he was pro- noted to a post as assistant en- gineer. An old steamer was un- der his loving care, and it fairly glistened as it rumbled through the streets to a fire.
 Most thrilling of old time fire department jobs, that of driving a horse drawn engine. was given him in 1897. The next year his work was recognized and he was made a captain. After II years at that rank, he became fire de- partment drill master in 1903, then deputy chief two years late-. Late in 1914, the beloved Samuel Snagg retired as chief and Henry H. Heitman was named to succeed him.
 City Has Advanced
 Only those who can recall the department of 20 years ago can realize the tremendous progress that Waterbury's fire department made under Chief Heitman. It
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accept as fact that 'H.H.H. would answer no more alarms. Rev George Reilly. of the Church Of the immaculate Conception. aa- ministered the last rites or tne catholic church just a few mn utes after the chief had been found in the chair. Almost s1mut- taneously arrived doctors from St Mary's hospital, who found that the chief had died almost instant ly. Their belief was confirmed q few minutes later by the medieai examiner.
 Ready to Take Vacation
 Chief Heitman had not been in III health; intact. he had not been off duty because of sickness for q number of years. All day yester- day he had performed his regular duties at Headquarters; in the hours before his unexpected death he had chatted and joked with or ficers and men at the Field street station.
 Yesterday, too. the chief had prepared a formal request for q leave of absence from duty dur ing the period from Sep tenber 23rd to October 18th. It was to be submitted to a meeting of the board of fire commissioners at 4:3O o'clock. scheduled to be in. session at that time. but quorum failed to appear and the
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The thousands of visitors who were in this city for the Dist annual state firemen's convention here last month carried with them from this city not only q mental picture of Chief Henry H. Hcitman, but one in coid-type, the local departments own characteri- zation and estimate. In the souvenir program issued for the convention full page was devoted to the Chief.
 Below new picture of the department chief was q touch- ing tribute, that can serve aS well as a memorial in death as it did praise in life. With tho author listed simply as "A Fireman" the articles about the chief was as follows:
 "Chief Henry H. Heitman has been a fireman in Water- bury for q number of years, anu has been the department head since Nov. 1, 1914. There is hardly a person in the city WnO 0OcShL kHOW thC SAACA 1AA person. He is what we general ly phrase as "A Uniform Fire man." That is he has never shirked the department regu- Iation of being suitably garbcd for the high position he occu- pies. Never ashamed, he is ale ways proud of the uniform he wears, and what it repre- sents.
 Waterbury knows him as one of those quiet, unassuln- ing types of men, soft ana moderate in conversation, never quick to charge anything wrong in Man, and always most considerate of the loyal men who serve under him. Running n Fire Department is nt "A bed of roses," by any means, if we are to take the word of the experienced Fire Leaders of the country. Trou- bles have arisen numerous times in various departments, and some times Waterbury
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CANAL STREET
 ARSON CASE TRIAL
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 night watchman. A few seconds later he noticed the figure of 3 man bend over and pick up some- thing. It was a ball of fire which. was tossed about six feet across the room. Immediately there was an explosion, accom- panied by smashing panes of glass, and sheet of flames enveloped the entire room.
 Allard described the man to be about the same size and weight as Ciario. Allard said he could not see the mans face because he was turned sideways.
 The state charges that Ciarlo set the fire. He was employed as foreman in the upholstery com pany. The fire is said by officials to have been of incendiary origin.
 Hurley May Testify
 Former State Police Superin- tendent Robert T. Hurley of Hart ford, now investigator for the board of fire insurance underwrit- CTS is attending the Ciarlo trial and is expected to testify.
 Others who were placed on the witness stand today by Assistant States Attorney William B. Fitz- gerald who is prosecuting the case included Acting Deputy Fire Chief Thomas F. Cavanaugh, Captain William G. Russell, of the fire marshaps office, William B. Rev. holds, surveyor, Charles H. Beck, owner of the upholstery company, Patrolman Christopher O'Lough- lin, Archie Gauthier and Frank Gruzas.
 Deputy Cavanaugh told of re- spending to the fire and of the number of companies that attend ed. He said it took Engines ?, 3. 4, 10 and Truck No. l, an hour control. The firemen, he said. had and a half to get the blaze under to work practically all night on the fire.
 Pictures Identified
 Captain Russell identified pie lures taken of the building. Mir Reynolds told of drawing the plans of the building and Patrol- man O'Loughlin testified to see- ing the fire and of the alarm be- ing rung.
 Gruzas and Gauthier said they accompanied Ciarlo on a picnic to Black Rock in the afternoon of June 10th when they carried along with them a gallon of beer and sandwiches. They made the trip trip in Gauthier's car. returning to Waterbury about 6:30 o'clock. Gauthier said he left Ciarlo off at the corned of Grand and Canal street, where Ciarlo said he want ed to eat at the Lincoln lunch.
 The case is expected to take the entire day for completion.
 Arrested In New London
 Ciarlo was arrested by police in New London several days after the fire here, following an investiga- tion made by police and fire offi- cials. The arrest was made by Lieut.. Detective Joseph Stevens and other members of the local police who had gone to New London with Fire Marshal Den Lahey and other fire department officers.
 The suspect had been treated for burns, police allege. after the fire by Dr Edward Fitzpatrick, but when sought for questioning he had Police traced him to the home of relatives in New Lon don and after. questioning there he was arrested and brought back to this city.
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Many Fire Officials
 WU Attend Funeral
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In every fire station there were hushed voices and low words, as each of the firefighters recalled his personal dealings of the chief.
 Mayor Hayes Tribute
 "He was more than an ordinary fire chief, said Mayor Frank Hayes. He was the heart and soul of the Waterbury fire department. Fire fighting was more than a career to him; 1t was his whole life. He was a fireman before there was any organized fire de- pertinent, and, entering it from a volunteer company when it was or- ganized, he brought to it spirit that he maintained for the rest of his life. and through that spirit he made it not only one of the best departments in the state. but one of the best in the country"
 Ex-Mayor Guilroile
 Ex- Mayor Francis P. Guilfoile made the following statement: His work as fire chief reflected the sturdiness and calmness of his character. He was a most capable department head, careful and thor ough in his work, fair and just to his men,"
 Ex-Mayor ScuIIy
 Ex-MayoF Martin Scuily, under whom the late chief also served, said: T am extremely sorry to hear of the chiefs passing. His promotion to chier occurred during my administration as mayor and was always proud of his fine rec ord. He was an efficient chief and a fine man, and the City of Water bury, by his death, has suffered a great loss"
 roiice Supt. Mclean
 Police Superintendent Joseph H. Mclean, who announced this morning that his department would pay tribute to the late chief at the funeral, stated: The chief and had, to a great degree. the same responsibilities entrusted to us. It has been my hope that l might be achieving in my depart ment as much and as brilliant a success as -he had in his. As friend and associate I also valued and always will need more men like him."
 Former Supt. Beach
 OAibC 0tRts 0COa6O 4os Beach, now retired, said this morn- ing that he had been shocked by news of Chief Heitman's death. T knew him for almost third of a century," he said, "and he and I were the best of friends. I'll miss him and l know everyone else who knew him will feel likewise"
 Deputy Chief Lynch
 Deputy Chief Thomas Lynch, who was acting chief today. em- phasized the late chiefs mildness: "He never got angry or excited and never spoke cross word. We of the department will not only miss him but will find 1t hard to get along without him."
 Ex-Mnyor SandIand
 Ex-Mayor William B. Sandland visited fire headquarters this morn ing to add his condolences. "The chief" he said. twas c fireman and a man. There was never any ques- ton of his efficiency and never any question of his character"
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(Continued from Page 1.) John Norton; H. M,ellen. The color guard shall be detailed by the com manding officer. The active pali- bearers shall be: Lieut. John Stew ems, Lieut. James c. Mccoy. Cap tain Edward J. Maloney. Captain Frank Ryan, Lieut. Edward Con- nor, Lieut. Charles Bockwith, Lieut. John Crean, Captain Charles Booth Lieut. Walter Johnson, Lieut. M. A. Cavanaugh, Captain Joseph Bagley, Captain George l.. Holmes. The fire bell shall be .tolled during the fu- neral procession to the cemetery.
 By the order of
 THOMAS J. LYNCH, The Acting Chief of the Fire De-
 partment.
 Attest,
 LIEUT. M. J. FLAHERTY, Official Aid to the Chief. Waterbury. Sept 20, 1884.
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Late Chief, Henry H. Heitman,
 Admired As a Freman's Fireman

has had her share. But they have been few and far between and were SmOothed out, through the delft hand and man to man understanding between the Chief and the few implicated.
 Chief Heitn1an has seen the department grow from the vol- unteer to the paid system; has observed 1t discard the old time jumper" for the horse, and took a prominent part in the advent of the automobile fire apparatus. into Waterbury. With n mechanical training from boyhOod, and exception- ally handy in machinery trou- ble, it was Chief Heitman, then q subordinate, who was called upon to repair and maintain the operation of the first of the automobiles brought into service. And in those days, too, engine annoy anccs were many, but the Chief tinkered and patiently, in the end accomplished the feat of bringing the disabled machines back into operation.
 The Chief is one of those firemen who can always be found at his home when not on duty. His annual vacation is the only time of the year he is not in uniform. Day and night he answers all alarms, Q practice which he has adhered to ever since his advancement to the head of the force.
 Tall and erect, Chief Heit- man is an imposing figure. Kindly in his acts, and frfend- ly to all. the Chief stands out, in my opinion, at least, as a rare individual, good to look at, a good example, an excep- tiOnal leader, and a person held in high esteem through out the entire personnel of the city of Waterbury He was born in Brooklyn, N. Y., but has made his home in Water. r>..~~. zs~.rn rs4~vvxzr6s
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INVESTIGATION
 K TN GOOD HANDS

Boston, Sept 20.-UPl-Invcs- tigation of the murder of Rev El- liott Speer of Northfield lis in capable handns,', State Police Conf missioner Daniel Needham said to- day.
 He was commenting on a report that one of his ace state detectives, perhaps Captain John F. Stokes or Lieut. Joseph L. Ferrari, who figured prominently in rounding up the Faber- -Mil1en trio of killer bandits, might 'be assigned to the case.
 There was no immediate pros- pect of either of the star sleuths taking command of the inquiry, Needham said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-20
FRANCE IS VERY
 WAR ANXIOUS

chaions Sur Marne, France, Sept 20.-(uP)-France's anxiety over the possibility of war wns made plain to-day when 15.000 first line reservists were called out to maneuver with the regular army for the next two weeks.
 It is the first time these reser- vists have been called out except in war time.
 It was explained that the rea. son for the call to tho rcservinta was 10 test their efficiency under war conditions in view of the re- ducticn of the training period to is faanfhs.
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Thugs On Their Way
 To Cause Trouble
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Governor Cross received two | telegrams warning of the approach of armed disturbers, one from Francis J. German, chairman of the National Strike committee at Washintgon, and the other from J. Nicholas Dang, New London, state organizer and president of the Connecticut Federation of Labor. German wired that 150 men, carrying -shotguns and sub-machine guns were expects to arrive in the state today.
 Danz said he had been informed by the New York headquarters of the textile unionthat "one Bergoff' 8 professional strike breaker and thug, is being imported into Con. necticut by manufacturers. This Beroff, will breed trouble that will disturb our peaceful picketing, Respectfully ask that this man be locked up or shipped out of tho state on appearance"
 The disturbance, it was reported. aas scheduled at the, Uncas Fin ishing Co, MechanicvilIe. where two companies of troops weer sent last week as precaution against trouble when the mill refused to close. Operators continued today undisturbed.
 Along the strike front every thing was orderly. The Brookside Woolen Co.,, Glastonbury, employ ing 15o, closed today for an inde- finite period,
 Assurances that families of pickets would be given federal re- lief came from the office of State Administrator Miss Eleanor H. Little.
 An order from Harry L. Hopkins national administrators, that each case applying to local agencies 'be treated on it's merits," was reiayed today to local administra- tors with instructions to show no discrimination against pickets if their needs are shown to be de- serving of assistance.
 Truce In Georgla.
 Atlanta, Sept. 20-(Up)-Under terms of partial truce between labor leaders and state militia authorities. Georgia textile strik- CTS today prepared to resume pick eting of mills under strict regu- lations.
 Flying squadron" activities, generally blamed for southern strike violence which has claimed 13 lives. will be barred as the out come of a conference between s. A. Hollihan, Georgia strike chair- man. and Arj.-Gen, Lindley w. Camp, commander of the Georgia National guard.
 Tickets in limited numbers, this detail to be worked out between union leaders and commanders of the various guard units, will be restricted to striking employees of the various guard units, will be restricted to striking employees of tho various guard units, will Do restricted to striking employee of the mill plcketod. HoliIhan said in q bulletin to be sent Co ali pnien leaders in Georgia.
 Tickets will ha prohihited frnsn
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carrying weapons of any kind. They will be required to identify themselves with badges or bras- sards.
 This was the latest develop ment in the far-flung southern strike sector where mills, reopen- ing in increasing numbers, were guarded by state troops in the Carolinas and eGorgia, the latter under martial law.
 Hollihan said he also hoped to obtain permission for strike forces to hold mass meetings, customar. fly forbidden under martial law.
 Flying Sqaudron Future.
 Nothing was said concerning the future of l3s "iying squadron' members, including l6 women, im- prisoned in . national guard .in- termeat" camp at Fort McPher- son. near Atlanta. It was reported without confirmation that Arthur Garfield Hays. general counsel counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union, was en route from New York to institute proceedings testing the legality of establishing such a camp.
 Meantime, more mills reopened under military protection. Six re- opened in Georgia and three in the Carolinas.
 A survey by state showed these figures:
 Georgia--s4 mills operating with 5000 employees; 72 mills closed with 30,000 idle.
 E North Caroiina-3i9 mills oper- ating with Sl,700 employees. IFS mills closed with e1,b00 idle.
 South Carolina--110 mills oper- ating with 45,000 employees; e2 mills closed with 36,So0 idle.
 Alabama-- 51 mills operating with 23,000 employees: 31 mills closed with 15.00O idle.
 Homes of Workers Stoned.
 Providence. R. T., Sept 20-(UP) For the first time since the New England textile strike began. strikers carried their battle to the homes of loyal workers today. hurling rocks and being repulsed in one instance by a shotgun blast.
 Both state and local police were aroused by this new line of attack and announced that perpetrations. If apprehended, would be punish w " tHe HUH S<tcnt VA tH0 kAWs
 In three instances, workers reported injured but windows were shattered and other damage done.
 Two Of the homes. on John street. Valley Falls. were those of loyal workers employed by the sayles Finishing Company at saylesviIIe, scene of fatal rioting.
 They were Elizabeth Hoeue. an ofncs worker, and Robert o'Neil. e millhand. El
 In providence the home of Johs Moore, employed by the stil!-oper afine Wanscuck plant. wea dan aaed by rock barfase. Mooi was not at home but hls tathe nwoke, grabbed q shotgun. ans fired Into the air. frightening c way the str'kers.
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A Vacant Seat
 In Chiefs Car

Tn the procession of autO- mobiles at the funeral .M C'hIef Henry II. HeitfAsall Sat- tlrtIay morning will bc q long. biacs car. At It's wheel will Dc q driver. but inside there win be no passengers. On It's side Oni0okers can read the words sFire Chief"
 It is the car in which the chief raced to answer nrc alarms. Tn tribute to him and lis memory, 1t will be in tlie inc of funeral cars. niiti the seat, usually occupied by the late chief. will be empty.
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The complaint alleges that the estate was unlawfully administered in that claims were illegally and unlawfully made and allowed.
 The suit is brought with the con. sent of the local probate court and is returnable to court next month. Attorney Anthony J. Corsello of Ansonia brings the action. Deputy Sheriff Samuel E. Lucas has filed papers at the town clerks office showing pieces Of property owned by the defendants, have beer at- tached in connection with the suit.
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town, Mass, will be represented by all it's officers and executive mem- bers.
 Waterbqry's Tribute Waterbury will pay it's tribute through Mayor Frank Hayes, Com missioner Harry Minor and the other members of the board of fire commissioners, the entire night platoon of the fire department, . large police detail, numerous city officials and a throng of personal friends.
 Surviving Chief Heitman are his widow. Jane Hughes Heitman: four sons, Henry, Felix. Stewart and Herman; two daughters, Meta and Marge; sister, Miss Meta Heitman of Mt Vernon, N. T., and two grandchildren.
 This morning Mayor Frank Hayes ordered that all the fire sta tfons of the city be draped in black out of respect to the memory of the late chief.
 Guard of Honor
 A guard of honor from the fire department will be at the Heitman home on Arch street from this afternoon until the hour for the funeral. Two will stand at atten- tion beside the coffin, while the other two will be on duty outside the home.
 When the funeral is held Satur- day morning. no cars will be af- lowed on Arch street, which is al- most directly across from St Mar garet's church. The funeral cars, directed by officials of the Bergin funeral home, will park on Willow street. Only members of the fam-. ily and immediate relatives will ride to the church. The body will be carried to the church from the home by members of the depart ment.
 Traffic Suspended
 Police Supt Joseph H. Mclean announced this morning that all eastbound traffic on East Main street will be halted while the lengthy funeral procession pro- ceeds to Calvary cemetery Satur- day morning. Special policemen will be assigned to duty all along the route, which win go from Will low to West Main, to Exchange place, to East Main street. to the Calvary cemetery.
 Supt Mclean will head the po- lice department delegation, which will include 24 men and two motor patrol cars. which will clear the streets of traffic.
 f Sorrow Widespread
 Fire officials from all over New England and firemen from every city In Connecticut joined with Waterbury today in mourning the passing of Chief Henry H. Heit- man. In the department itself. the men today apparently found it hard to realize that their leader had died.
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I<irechbaum. was due to a heart attack that struck instantly and finally.
 Bremen Were Shocked
 Eiremen. the men who had ecxVed and loved him for years could not believe that death had ccfsfe 50 suddenly and unexpeet- bdlv to the chief, and not for many minutes, until after thorough medical examination. could they
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teshNcE N&-s WAtA At[03&4A~ ters on ScoviH street. ~ Oct sf,, f002-He is appointed regular member of the de- partment.
 Aug IA 1s0z--He becomes as- sistant engineer. oct 12, f80S-Promoted to the rank of captain Jm7y f4. 10O0---Me Is appointed driIImaster for the entire dee pertinent.
 Nov i. fSif--Advanced to post of deputy chief. Nov i. 19f4-SansmeI Snagg retires as chief and is sue- cee1cd by Henry Fl. Heit- Jan 1s,, fsfe-Chief Heitman 0flicidaly opens new fire headquarters on Field street, July, 101S--L1ast of horse drawn engines goes or dutys Chief HeitInaH's department becomes entirely motorized. July. fa19--C Chief Heitrnsn inaugurates two-plat0on sys- tenn.
 f9f9-fg84 - Chief HeitInal supervises complete I1iOsierll- ization and expansion of the VVrn<nrt,ssvs, E4fsn Ts,r1sarsf u11pnt
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Book Of Alarms
 Closed Tuesday

An "X" was marked against an alarm sent in from Box 5f2 Tuesday after noon in the fire department records this afternoon. It was the last alarm which was an- swcred personally by the late department chief, Henry H. Heitinan.
 The alarm was for a minor blaze. in the rear of proper ty at 3S Scoyill street, but the chief, following his cus- tom. rode to the scene im- mediately after the engines. It was his last fire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-20
BILL OF RIGHTS WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
 ABOUT THE CONSTITUTION?

history of the Constitution, observance Of Constitution Week. and the 147th anniversary of the Consitu tion's brth Sept 17, 17S7. MO Constitution " tions condition that the rights 
 These amendments. numbering 10. designated "Bn session of Sept 25 17Ss t791. s1. Amendment 1Guarantees speech, of the gives petition. Amendment No 2--Provides the right
 Anendment No 3-Forbds quarterng private home in time of 4-For3ids sezures' withou. 
 Amendment No 5-Guarantses rights of accused fobids taking without compensation" . Amendment No eGves further speedy lc. and impartial trials in criminal
 Amendment No 7-Guarantees the right 1t common < Amendment No sProhbts ball. excessive fines and "cruel and unusual punishment Amendment No s--Reserves to the people the right Amendment No loReseryes to the states people me rights not delegated to the United States. - The last two amendments above-No and 1o--were
 
 he rights of the states we'll
 TOMORROW: The next eleven amendments.
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MANY DROWNED

Calcutta, India. hopt 20.-fUPl --Ferty-hve persons drowned 10. day when strong winds overturned a boat off Noakhali. at the mouth Of the 0anges. Only Ave Of those aboard escaped,