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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-11
Playground Echoes
WASHINGTON

A large attendance was present last night at the block dance and entertainment featuring Michael O'Rielley's Irish minstrels at Washington park. Mrl O'Rieeelley acted as master of ceremonies, and during the course of the pro- gram many of the old time Irish dances and ballads were present. cd. Besides the Irish features there was program of modern dance music for the younger patrons of the park and 8 number of dance specialties by the McKenna broth CTS and other popular stars.
 Entertainers on the program were as follows: Margaret Healy, Irish jigs; Tom Hallinan, harmon ica selections; McKenna Brothers, hornpipe; Joe Holleran, Irish jigs; Ryan brothers, buck dance; Bill Pascucci, My Wild Irish Rose" and imitations; Healy and Ryan, Waltz clog; Mckenna brothers, Irish jigs; Ryan brothers, soft shoe dance; Margaret Healy, Turkey in the Straw"
 Arrangements have been com pleted with the Universal studios of stage and vocal training for all exclusive radio party to be held next Thursday night at the park. Talent will consist of radio stars heard over WATR and other sta tions. Because of the Firemen's s convention to be held in the city next Friday, the weekly dance pro- gram at Washington park will be put on after the show on Thursday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-11
JOHNSON PLANS
 LABOR FARLEY
May End Famous 'Harri- man Hosiery Mill
 Dispute

Washington, Aug 11-(UP)-An- other chapter, perhaps another or- der to haul down the Blue Eagle flag, will be written in the cele- brated Hartman Hosiery Mills la bor controversy today when Ad- ministrator Hugh s. Johnson dis cusses the case with his labor ad- visory board.
 Three months ago the Tennessee hosiery factory, where labor dis pute ragged for months because of alleged union discrimination which resulted in astrike, was ordered to give up it's recovery insignia. Soon after, the mill closed down, the company declaring it could not op- crate without the Blue Eagle. Di- vision Administrator George F.. Berry was sent to work out an agreement. One was completed satisfactory to labor, but the com pany refused to sign.
 During Johnson's absence, Field Compliance Director A. R. Clancy formulated another agreement, se- cured the company signature, and laid it before the workers. If they refused assent, promised benefits were null and void.
 The American Federation of La bor is aroused and President Will fam Green proposes the Hartman controversy be made test case of the famous section "A. With other labor leaders, he will be present today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-11
HAMILTON

Kid Hershey Jr. and Carl Gnirko staged a slam bang battlee in their bout at Hamilton park last night, with Hershey being returned the victor after three hectic rounds. In another bout which had the crowd on it's feet Joe Fisher won over Dell Stosts.
 Other results weree: Bubbles Dowd defeated Louis Annes; Cas- ton Hebert beat Francis Quinn, and freddie Thomley scored vic- tory over George Hebert. The bouts between Jackie Barry and Bobby Ford and Buddy Kearlsley. were both called draws. The bouts were refereed by George Redican and judged by Billy Bergin and Al Ras- toto. Jackie Redican was the an- nouncer.
 Hamilton Park baseball games for today are: Diamond l. at 9:30, East End Aces vs. Silver Fox; Diamond 2, at 9:30, Cubs vs. North End Aces vs. Silver Fox; Diamond 2, at 9:30, CVubs vs North End Y Aces; Diamond 1, at 2 p. m. Borgeson Eagles vs. Kickapoos; Diamond 2, at 2 p. m., Mohawks vs. Athletics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-11

for blank sent his request through the Town Chairman John H. Crary. Town Clerk Egan im- mediately turned over the blank to MT Crary so that he might com ply with the request.
 A matter of legality is being raised, however. In other words. the local voting and party officials are not sure of their grounds un- der the new amendment to the state constitution. The young man in question is now working in Washington, D. c. He desires to keep his residence here but has been taken off the local voting list because he has been absent from here for over six months. Cor poration Counsel Charles s. O. Connor has been asked to define what absentee voting really means.
 The young man in question is working in a government office in Washington, hence his staying there. A ruling some months ago in Hartford was issued to the effect that any persons having to leave their home cities to assume government positions should not be forced to lose their right to vote in their home com nunities.
 Now that the young man in question is off the voting list. who is going to put him back on? This is the question now being asked by Chairman Crary of the corpora tion counsel.
 The absentee voting law will take care of students away at school, invalids unable to visit the polls and nurses and other profess sional people held up from voting because of their duties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-11
WATERVlLLE

In close game at Waterville park yesterday the Yankees nosed out the Tigers by a score of 4-3 .o go into second place in the league. Winnie Buxton pitched effective ball for the winners with Wilbur sheehan behind the bat.
 Rita Baldwin conducted group of girls of the Waterville play. ground to Fulton park yesterday where they took part in the girls program, weekly feature given at various playgrourids. The trip was made by motor.
 Games to be played Monday in- clude the Fairmounts and the cubs in a Midget league encounter, and the Waterville team and Division street at VVaterville in an inter- playground league contest.
 In the ter-playground volley- ball league the Waterville team will meet the Lakewood outfit Monday night.
 Plans are now being made by Supervisors Rita Baldwin and Maurice Sullivan for another black dance next Friday night, similar to the one held last week, which was highly successful.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-11
OBITUARY

DAVELUY-Theop C. Dave luy, S1, of Bristol, died Thursday evening at his home after a long illness. The funeral was held this morning at his Bristol home at S:30 o'clock to St. Ann's church, Bristol. Interment was in St. Jo- seph's cemetery, there.
 MT. Daveluy came to this country from Yarmacheche, Province of Quebec, Canada, 27 years ago and after spending several years in Waterbury in the employ of the Scovill Manufacturing Company, he went to Bristol and retired, liv- ing with his son, Fernand. He mar ried Sophie Samson, also of Yar- macheche, in 1880. She died II years ago. MT. Daveluy leaves three sons, Romeo of Shawenegffan Falls, Quebec; Armand and Fernand, both of Bristol, three daughters, Mrs. Edward Martin and Mrs. Hen ry Duhaime, both of Bristol. and Mrs. Arthur Duhaime of Milford and 23 grandchildren.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-11

implacable and crashed directly into him. Without a sound, not even a whimper. Elmer" toppled to the ground, his arms and legs splintered beyond repair.
 Duty was paramount and Elmer was dragged to one side of the road, there to receive the sympa- thetic glances of passersby. It was 7:15 and work-bound crowds sensed the tragedy as they saw Elmer" his body at a grotesque angle, lying at the edge of the side- walk.
 Not the Same Old Cop
 In a short time screaming siren heralded the approach of the patrol wagon to Waterville. While "Elmer" lay neglected and forgot ten, another traffic policeman was stationed at the intersection. He, too, looked brave and determined, but somehow he didn't seem to take "Elmers" place.
 Finally, policemen picked up what was left of Elmer" care fully placed it in the patrol, and the remains were brought back to headquarters, there to be viewed in mourning sympathy.
 T hate to see Elmer go," tear fully said Sergt. Joe Bagley, on duty at the desk, "he was the best wooden policeman that we had"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-11
NATHALIA CRANE
 BREAKS SILENCE
Girl Prodigy Reads Ac= cumulated Verse to
 Reporters

New York. August II - (UP)- Nathal,a Crane, who at the age of nine astounded the literary world with her poem, '"The Janitor's Boy" celebrated her twenty-first birthday today by reading for re- porters and friends few of the thousands of compositions she has written in the last three years. She is looking forawrd to publishing her accumulated verse next June.
 Miss Crane has been absent from the prints for three years under an agreement from an anonymous bcnefactor who in 1881 offered her four years tuition at Barnard College provided she rcfrained from publishing until she had graduated. In addition to the thou sands of poems Miss Crane has written three plays She also as- pires to writing a few novels.
 What about the Janitor's Boy?' she was asked.
 "Oh, that fellow-why he's slip ped completely out of my life, she said, thumbing a thick port folio of manuscripts. She selected one of her latest poems. There IS news of Madhouse Religion A satire of NaZiSm.
 One verse ended:'
 "Where Hitler's babe in the
 cradle.
 And the Devil is any poor Jew"
 She followed with a series of son. nets dedicated among others to the Poet Milton, Algernon Swinburne, and to the ninth Roman Legion which disappeared in Britain.
 She frowned when asked to read some of her lighter works.
 'T haven't written many very whimsical poems recently" she ex- plained. "Too much sweetness has killed too many fine works of poetry. and I have tried to keep my work from dripping with honeV"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-11
$250,00O SUIT
 AGAINST MARY

(Continued from Page 1.) went to avert unfavorable publicity for "America's Sweetheart" The alleged incident and several others involving Fairbanks occurred, ac- cording to the bill of particulars. in 1919 and 1920. Miss Pickford was divorced from Owen Moore in 1920.
 His attention was first called to Fairbanks in 1918. Hemmer de- clares, when Miss Pickford' S mother, the late Mrs Charlotte Pickford, telephoned him and begged him to hurry to Denver to suppress publicity unfavora ble to the actress. The publicity cen- tered around the friendship be- tween Fairbanks and Miss Pick ford.
 Hemmer related how he sum- moned reporters to conference at which. he said, he appealed to their sensibilities to suppress stories concerning the romance.
 Three years earlier. Hemmer re- lates. Miss Pickford's mother call- ed upon him to break up another romance which threatened the ac- tress' career. He told how at 3 a. m., he hurried to the New York apartment of prominent director and took Mary home to her mother.
 "Adolph Zukor, I and the de- fendant's mother held several con- ferences concerning the director situation" Hemmer continues, sit was finally decided 10 be to the best interest of the defendant to have her produce her pictures in Hollywood, thereby eliminating the possibility of continued re1a- tionship between the defendant and the director"
 It was after production was moved to Hollywood that the Fair banks menace" loomed.
 Miss Pickford's attorneys vehe- mently denied Hemmer's charges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-11
Pollak Estate
 Inventory Filed
Total Value Is $5,S3l.05 = Real Estate, Bank
 Deposits Comprise Bulk

A total value of S5S31.95 is shown in the inventory filed to- day for the estate of the late Ber- tha Pollak of this city. The inven- tory was accepted by Judge Dennis j.. Slavin in the probate court.
 The inventory shows an equity of $2000 on property on Elmwood avenue, while the rest of the es- tate is in cash, except for furni- ture valued at $50
 Property at S9-93 Elmwood avenue is valued at $7500, but it IS mortgaged for the sum of $5500, leaving the equity of $2000.
 The bank deposits include the following: Waterbury Savings, $3,364; Merchants Trust company, deposit of $376.79, now amounting to $391.11; Colonial Trust com- pany, checking account, $116.44.
 Monroe M. Pollak is the admin istrator of the estate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-11

(Continued from Page 1.) sas in 30 days, soaked into the parched ground and disappeared almost as it fell. Brown and barren pastures and fields were unaffected
 Forecaster W. F. Day of the Chicago weather bureau offered little hope that relief from the heat would be more than temporary. Day after day the mercury had climbed over 100 degrees in early morning and then rocketed to re- peatedly broken records.
 All time heat records fell yes- terday all over the southwest. At Topeka, Kan, it was 112; at Kan sas City and Columbia, no; at Jefferson City, Mo-, III, at St. Louis, 1O6, and at Nowata, Okia., 11s--highest reading reported in the country.
 Little hope was felt that suffi- cient rain would fall to aid cities suffering from water shortage. <. Many Missouri and Kansas towns even though rain comes plentiful ly. will have to rely for a long time on water piped through oil lines from Kansas City, Kan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-11
SEE
 PERSEIDS SHOWERS
Swarm of MeteOrs Viewed With Great Delight in
 Bay State

Harvard, Mass, Aug. 10-(UP) The sparks from St Lawrence's gridiron flared across the heavens during the night in increasing showers, to the delight of astron- omers.
 The brilliant pin-point of light, counted carefully by astronomers the world over, were the perseidS, annually recurring swarm of met COTS which reach their maximum intensity ordinarily on the night of August 10, That is the annivers- was burned on a gridiron in 25S A. D.
 The legend that the shooting stars were sparks from the mar tyr's gridiron presisted generally until 1866 when the Italian as- tronomer, Schiaparelli, showed the orbit of the Perseids proba bly, was identical with that of Tuttle's comet, discovered in August 1862.
 At Oak Ridge observatory here, owned by Harvard University the Perseids were observed by staff of dozen under direction of Miss Dorrit Hoffleit Observations of the preliminary display have been made through the week but have not yet been checked.
 There was a decided increase in their number last night Miss Hoffleit said. land we anticipate even more tonight and Sunday The maximum of intensity prob ably will be sometime between last night and tonight, so that the best observations should be made on the Pacific coast and in Japan"
 The Perseids, which derive their name from the fact that they con, from radiant in the constellation Perseus, are to continue their shower intermitently for about three weeks. They are believed to be 30,000,000 miles in width.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-11
SOVIET PAYMENT
 NOT SO SURE

Washington, Aug 11.-(UP)- Hope for successful negotiation of a Soviet-American debt settlement lessened today after a gloomy con- ference between Soviet Ambasgador Alexander Troyanovsky and Sec retary of State Cordell Hull.
 It was believed the conferees had reached a stumbling block in the conversations which heretofore are believed to have proceeded with considerable success.
 Assistant Secretary of State R, Walton Moore made the only off, cial comment on the situation.
 We shall know within a few days whether there is any prospect of an agreement"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-11

Slight rain which fell during the night failed to bring any relief to the city from the intense humidity that has prevailed for the past couple of days. While the mercury was not high in the thermometer the heat was made intense by the Humidity and Waterbury's thou sands sweltered as they went about their business today.
 At o'clock this morning the mercury had only reached the 79- degree point on the Democrats recording thermometer. Yesterday morning at the same time the me- eury was three degrees lower.
 At midnight, last night, the temperature was so degrees. Dur ing the night the mercury dropped to the 76-degree point and then began to climb once more. Early today the weatherman had no promising report to give out as far as the uncomfortable heat was concerned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-11
FUNERALS

The funeral of Antonio Barbieri was held this morning at S:15 o'clock from the home, 45 West Liberty street, to Our Lady of Lourdes' church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev Edward J. Farrell. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. The pallbearers were: Charles Giorgio, Cito Maspraccio, Saveria Capello, Adolph Longo, Emelio Caruso and Frank Rubbie. The funeral of Isaac Gancher was held yesterday afternoon from the home, 275 North Main street. Burial was in Brass City cemetery.
 The funeral of Selmar Romaine will be held on Monday morning at Il o'clock from the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Rev T. l.. Sinclair officiating. Bur- ial will be in old Pine Grove cem- etery. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorro evening between z and o'clock.
 The funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Hildebrecht was held from the Lunny funeral home yesterday afternoon at 2:30 with service by Rev John R. Coombs. Burial was in Riverside cemetery with com initial services by MT Coombs. The bearers were Charles Hammell. Raymond Corrigan, August Butt ner and John Aspplache.
 The, funeral of Mrs Jessie Maria (Wadhams) Blakeslee took place yesterday afternoon at her home, 50 Randolph avenue, at 2 o'clock. Rev Dr Charles A. Dinsmore of Yale university, New Haven, a for mer pastor fo the 'irst Church. officiating. The hymn. Abide With Me-" was sung in the course of the services by Miss Kate Ellen Hotchkiss and Marcel Doucette. The honorary bearers ere Nath- aniel R. Bronson. Stephen Crane. John Curtis and Frank E. Hess. The burial was in Riverside cem- etery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-11

(Continued from Page l.) followed him with tools and other equipment necessary for the com pietion of the roof repair job.
 When Levecque had gone up about 30 feet and McGuire was up about 20 feet the ladder parted in the splice and the plaintiff fell approximately 80 feet, landing on his feet.
 He claims that he sustained an injured ankle and then was struck on the head by the falling ladder with the result that a concussion of the brain was caused. He also alleges that he suffered from a fracture of the right fibula.
 As a result of his injuries. Levecque alleges, he became a victim of traumatic encephalitis from which he is now suffering. He suffers. it is claimed, from hallu- cinations and a disturbed mental state. resulting in insanity. Prior to the accident, Levecque claims he was earning $66 week as an employe of the United States Construction company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-11
FIVE KILLED ON
 BLIND BAGGAGE

Vermontville, Mich, Aug H. (UP)-Five persons were killed. one an unidentified man riding the blind baggage, when an automo- bile was pushed into the path of a Michigan Central passenger train last night. The locomotive and coaches were deraiIed and the engine rolled into a ditch..
 The party of four in the car were among 4.000 gathered here for the annual homecoming festivi- ties. Their car had stopped for the railroad crossing when another car struck it from behind. forcing 1t across the track in front of the oncoming train.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-11
Rain Fails To End
 Period Of Humidity
Temperature Readings Comparatively Low, But City
 SweIters-NO Damage Here By Storm

Sharp flashes of lightning and almost continuous thunder rumbl- ings accompanied the rain which began falling at about 3:45 o'clock this morning. One roar of thunder indicated that the lightning was quite near this vicinity. However, a check-up today with the local fire and police departments did not reveal any places in Waterbury struck.
 The Southern New England Telephone company and the Con- necticut Light and Power com pany reported no damage to their lines.
 The thousands who were awak- ened by the loud thunder were pleased to hear the rain falling, feeling that it would bring cooler weather or at least clear up the humidity. They were disappointed, however,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-11
MILL STREET

Two outings have been planned for children of the Mill street play ground for next week under the direction of Supervisors Frank Dill lon and George Gahan. A picnic for the youngsters will be staged at Lakewood park and a tour of the Cheshire Reformatory will be announced later. In an interplay ground match played last night at Mill street Fulton Park was de- feated by a decisive score.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-11

is as follows: Joseph H. Lawlor, Edward P. Egan, Anna B. Daly, John J. Bowey, Marie l.. Mahaney. William Doucette. Alexander Me- Donald, Charles D. Martin, Mary B. Phelan, Rose Lynch, William F. Kelly, John F. Griffin, John FitZmaurice, Martin J. Tehan, Ar thur J. Malone, alternate, Patrick J. Doran, tellers, William Sullivan James J. Fitzpatrick.
 The delegates proposed from the first ward are as follows: city con- vention, John H. Crary, John Di- Corpo, Thomas G. Smith, Charles P. Sciullo, William H. Leary, Thomas Thompson, alternate Cath crime Dwyer; probate convention,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-11
FULTON

Chalking up three runs in the third and fifth innings, the North End Hillies. Juniors, defeated the Cubs at Fulton Park yesterday. 6-3, in a seven inning contest. Pe- trocine, winning pitcher. was also instrumental in the batting at- tack. Calvin starred for the Cubs. Batteries were Hillies Juniors = Petrocine and Brangel; Cubs - Coffney and Day. Swanson um- pired.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-11
PASSENGER MAY
 HAVE BROKEN LEG
Rear Wheel Drops Off Auto As It Rounds the
 Corner

A possible fractured leg was suffered by a Brooklyn man last night when an automobile wheel left the axle, sped across the road way, and struck him in the leg. The accident took place at the corner of Charles and Fifth street.
 According ot police records, the mans name is Joseph Verantre of 154 Charles street. St Mary's hos pital says the mans name is Jo- seph DiSantis of 54 Charles street. but no such address is listed in the city directory. The directory lists a Joseph DiSantis of 154 Railroad Hill street.
 The, car was being operated by Ernest Mazaikis of 10 Porter street, who told police that the wheel went off the axle as he turned from Charles into Fifth street. The wheel was on the right rear,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-11
Labor Forces Face
 Mellon Interests
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at the Aluminium Company of America, largest of aluminium utensils manufacturers and largest of the units of the so-called alum mum trust controlled by Andrew w. Mellon, former secretary of the treasury and other members of the Mellon family.
 May Spread to Steel Many labor and industrial lead CTS privately saw the possibility of the strike spreading to the giant steel industry where special presidential board is engaged in consolidating differences between employers and workers, unless the aluminium dispute is settled quick | ly. In Washington the national la bor relations board asked both sides to submit immediately to ar bitration.
 Labor was prepared for a long struggle. Officials of the aluminium union said the treasury had enough to finance a three months struggle. In addition the workers had the moral, and, presumably, the finan- cial backing of the American Fed eration of Labor.
 The workers demand wage in- creases, reduction of hours, union recognition to the extent of a closed shop, and use of the 1. "check- off" system.
 The last discussion was at Pitts burg a week ago. Yesterday A. R.. Butler, president of the council, . wired Green that employers had Absolutely refused to enter into agreement or make any conces- sious whatsoever" and that unless a strike was authorized, he could not prevent individual locals of the ! council striking independently. Green immediately telegraphed au- thorization.
 Tickets, police, women and chill . dren mingled jovially. The line was not defined, but anyone who pushed too close to swinging wooden gates quickly found a husky worker at his elbow, advis- ing him not to enter.
 Walter Haney, a foreman. at- tempted to enter. He was told he must go away. Haney insisted and and was taken home with gash |. behind one ear. One of the pockets who argued with him was struck on the head, but continued in the picket line, { marked by a bandage doubled around his skull.
 IN OTHER PLACES
 Hast St Louis, III, Aug 11.-(UP) Two hundred workers stood watch today at the plant of the Alum mum Ore company, the industry's s