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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20
COLORED COUPLE
 SHOWN LENIENCY

MT and Mrs Edward Thomas, negro couple who reside at 230 Cherry street, were both in city court this morning, Mrs Thomas because she slashed her husband with a razor Monday night, MT Thomas because he failed to ap- pear yesterday to testify against his wife. The wife was charged with assault with dangerous weapon, the husband with con- tempt of court.
 scribed the domestic incidents lead
 After husband and wife had de- ling up to the time when Mrs Thomas grabbed razor and at- tackled her husband with it, Judge Edward Mascolo gave the. woman suspended jail sentence of six months and placed her on proba- tion for a year., Her hubby was given a nolle on the contempt charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20
Tons, Tons Of Metal
 Confiscated d In Raids
 Converted Into Junk
Government Men Supervise Work at R. N. Blakeslee Storage Plant Axes, Blow Torches, Saws, Ham-
 mers Used in Destruction Work

Destruction of stills and illicit liquor equipment seized in this state by the government during the past year, with a total value in ex- cess of $500,000, was begun here today at the government ware house of the Blakeslee Co at Field and Meadow streets. The valuable metal, tons and tons of 1t, is being cut and burned into tiny pieces so that 1t cannot possibly be used again for illegal purposes, and, and, when the work of destruction is ended later this week, will be sold as junk.
 After the stills in the Blakeslee Co government warehouse here have been destroyed, the govern ment's next step will be the de- struction of the remainder of the half million dollars worth of illicit equipment at the federal store- house in New Haven. Stills seized in any part of the state are trans ported to either the local or the New Haven warehouse, each hav- ing received about half of the stills seized by federal agents in the past year.
 Gov -rnment Agents
 The dismantling and destruction work are in charge of Joseph c. O'Kane, investigator in charge of Connecticut for the alcohol tax division of the internal revenue bureau. and Carl Lunberg of Bos- ton, who has been in charge of still destruction work for the federal government in the New England area for years. Most of the stills were seized in raids directed by Chief Investigator O'Kane, whose office is at Hartford.
 The actual destruction of the stills was begun this afternoon un- der the direction of Edward Her bert, superintendent of the Blakes- lee Co.,, with the two federal men
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20
SOME WOMEN
 ALWAYS ATTRACT

You want to be beautiful. You want the tireless energy, fresh complexion and pep of youth. Then let Dr Edwards Olive Tablets help free your system of the poisons caused by sluggish bowels.
 For 20 years, men and women suffering from stomach troubles, pinaples, listlessness and headaches have taken pr Edwards Olive Tab- lets, a successful substitute for calomel, a compound, of vegetable ingredients, known by their olive color. They act easily upon the bowels without griping. They help cleanse the, system of impurities.
 If you value youth and its many gifts, take. Dr Edwards Olive Tab lets. How much better you will feel and look. 15c, 30c, soc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20
NAUGATUCK DAMSEL REMEMBERED IN WILL

The will of Ida E. May, late of Hartford and formerly of Nauga- tuck was admitted to probate to- day by Judge Dennis J. Slavin. The will directs that a daughter, Paul- inc May Goodwin of Naugatuck is to be given all of the real and personal property in the estate. The same beneficiary is named execu- trix of the estate. Mrs May died March 9th. The will was drawn June IA, 1921.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20
ST THOMAS LENTEN
 SERVICE TONIGHT

The second sermon of the 1enten course at St Thomas church will be preached at 7:30 o'clock this evening by Rev Walter McCrann of South Meriden. The special musical programs which have cre- ated such a favorable impression on parishioners and visitors, will be conducted tonight as usual un- der the supervision of Prof George D. Perrault, assisted by the choir and Stephen Montello. tenor. The latter will sing ''Cujus Annuam" from Stabar Mater.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20
CARRIE GAIT ILL

New Rochelle, N. r., March 20. Carrie Chapman Catt 76, nationally prominent feminist, rested comfortably at her home to- day after an attack of appendicitis. She was forced to cancel passage on the liner Excalibur which sailed with toher delegates enroute to the International Congress of Wo- men in Istanbul, Turkey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20
LATE REALTY NEWS

The following estate transactions have been filed ae the town clerks
 Warranty Deeds.
 w. D. Makepeace to. Nancy I. King, property on the Pearl Lake road. ...,e.,.
 Quit Claim Deeds.
 George Anton to George W. Cas- sidy, property on Altyre street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Hy- land will be held from her home 26 Walnut street, tomorrow morn ing at 8:30 o'clock to the church of the Immaculate Conception where @ solemn high mass of re- quiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in the fam fly plot in Calvary cemetery.
 The Rosary Confraternity so- ciety of the Immaculate Concep- tion parish will meet at the home this evening at S:30 o'clock for prayers.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary L. Navin will be held tomorrow morning from her home, 226 Will low street, at 8:15 o'clock to St. Margaret's church were a solemn high mass of requiem will be cele- brated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in St. Joachim's cemetery. Beacon N. Y.
 Members of Division 5. Ladies' auxiliary, A. o. H., will meet at the home of Mrs. Navin at 8 o'clock this evening.
 The funeral of Joseph A. Mar tlnO was nelQ rom the nome 10O Wesley avenue this morning at o'clock to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church where solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock, by Rev. Michael J.. Lynch assisted by Rev. James O'Connor, deacon, Rev. Francis Barrett, sub-deacon and Rev. Jos eph Valdambrini. master of cere- monies. After the mass Mrs Mich ael Galullo, soloist, rendered Beautiful Land On High" A del- egation of the Children of Mary of the parish included: Josephine Stango, Jennie Grasso, Anne Dra- go, Catherine Zurlo and Angeline Amodeo. The Honorary pallbear- CTS, members of the R. J. Costel- To Lodge, 423, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. were: J. L. Harper, H. J. Wolfe, E. V. Stew art, P. E. Stein, w. Williams, c. F. Eek, and J. T. Gleason. The ac> tive pallbearers, also members of the same lodge, were: John E. Wilefsky, Patrick F. Doolin, Charles IT. Schenzk, Anthony Mar zone, John J. Romanausky, Victor F. Danisavage. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Father Lynch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20
COMMUNITY CLUB
 TOPRESENT SHOW
Initial Offering Arranged for Friday Evening;
 LezOtte, Director

After several weeks of rehears- ing the Washington Park Commu- nity Club minstrel troupe will pre- sent its first annual minstrel and dance to the public in the conn munity house Friday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20

! The funeral of Henry c. Barnum was held yesterday afternoon at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Gen. tral avenue, at 9 o'clock, Rev John c. Walker officiating. The bearers were Albert Ryan, Charles Marshall, Harry Burdick. Walter Northrop, Horace Meaney and G. Sullivan. Burial was in the new Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Michael Spinelll was held from the home. 11S East Farms street, yesterday Lucy's church, whre services Felix Scoglio conducted the serv- | Mannello, Salvatore Gallasso, Michael Manfredi, Carmen Sum- ma, Joseph and Peter Spinelli. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of William Gauthier was held this morning at o'clock from the Belleville funeral home, GS East Clay street to St Ann's church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 10 o. clock by Rev Ernest Boileau as- sisted by Rev Edward Gradeck and Rev E. A. Lamontagne. At the offertory Professor George Perreault rendered "Pie Jesu" and at the recessional Miss Marie Ger vais rendered T Leave This Earth" A delegation representing St Jean de Baptiste society in cluded: Elzear Baril, Napoleon Dansereau, Oscar Lecomte and Arthur Noel. The pallbearers were: Wilfred J. Gauthier, Morris J. Russo, Hector Pratt, Donald J.. !. Boisvert, Thomas Degnan and |Serge Belanger. Burial was in Cal- ivary cemetery with committal services by Father Boileau. s
 The funeral of Frank Bouchard was held from the Belleville Fun eral Home, 68 East Clay street this morning at 8;30 o'clock to St Ann's church where solemn mass of re- quiem was celebrated at g o'clock | by Rev E. A. Lamontagne. A pro- gram of music was rendered by the choir with Marie Gervais as soloist. The pallbearers were: Howard Saunders, Leon Saunders, Hector Lariviere, Alfred Lariviere, Harold Weaver and Phillip Won.
 The funeral of Andrew Ciminera was held from the Colosanto Fun eral home, 934 Bank street this morning at 7:30 o'clock to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 8:30 o'clock by Rev. Francis Barrett assisted by Rev. Michael Lynch and Rev. Gel asso Palladino. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Father Palladino. The pallbearers were: Vincenzo D'Am- leo, Rocco Trumpio, Vincenzo Spi- otti, Antonio Ponzillo, John Tag | lia and Joseph Berardi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20
NEW JERSEY KILLS BILL

Trenton, N. J., March 20.-(UP) was little prospect of le- galized pari-mutuel betting in New Jersey to-day following the re- jection last night in the assembly of a constitutional amendment, adoption of which would have re- stored horseracing within the state. The measure was defeated 29 to "A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20

The funeral of Mrs Anna Agnes (Bolger) Paul will be held tomor- row morning at 9:15 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street. to St Margaret's church where a solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20

ward Mascolo and Attorney Mau- rice T. Healey of Carmody & Thoms represents the defendant.
 Motions in five receivership cases are listed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20
DIED.

DIED. HAMMONDS-In New York, March 18th, 1885, John F. Hammonds, of s5 Robbins St; Funeral Friday derson Home, 70 Central Ave. Bur- ial in Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20
10 o'clock. Burial will be in the new St Joseph's cemetery.

Funeral services for Dr B. C.. Deborde, formerly of Waterbury, was held this afternoon in the Stafford Springs Congregational church at 1:30 o'clock. Burial was in the old Pine Grove cemetery, this city, at 4:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20
OBITUARY

HAMMONDS-John Fred Ham, monds, 78, of 85 Robbins street, died at Memorial hospital, New York City, Saturday after an illness of a year. He was born in Shrews- bury, England, and spent about 15 years of his early life as chief en- gineer in the merchant marine ser vice.
 He became an American citizen in 1899 and lived in Woodbury for a few years. During the past 28 years he was employed as station- ary engineer in the Waterbury Rolling Mills.
 He is survived by two sons, Harold Douglas of Waterbury, and Clarence Edward of Swampscott, Mass; and. a granddaughter, Mu- riel. Funeral services will be held at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Friday morning at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in Pine Grove cemetery.
 TEELE-Word has been re- ceived of the death of Frederick w. Teele who died yesterday in Philadelphia. The body will be brought to Waterbury on Thurs day morning. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery at the conven- fence of the family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20

The funeral of Mrs Hannah M. Smith, widow of Seth Smith. was held in the Clark funeral home, 20 State street, yesterday after noon at 2 o'clock. Rev Dr John N. Lewis officiated. Burial was in Hillside cemetery. Cheshire. The bearers were Ralph Crowley, Herbert Mahony, Ernest Mahony, David Cronan, John Healey and Ernest Taylor.
Voice of action. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1933-1936, 1935-01-11
More Yaps from
Hound Hearst

William Randolph Harst's fascist raving is
capitaism's only remaining answer to the facts
of human progress OF the Soviet Union. Hearsts
answer is the same as Hitler's-smash human
progress with the club of fascism
Hearst's frOthngs Saturday on natlonal
radio hook-up were addressed to the farmer.
Victimized by Roosevelt with understanding
promises the farmer isn't fooled any longer
Now Hearst steps in with capitalisms last
resource a bagful of lies and hate to drive the
farmer into the ranks of the fascists. lie at
tempts to drive wedge between the Commun-
list Party, which is daily gaining influence over
increasing thousands of American workers, and
the Impoverished farmers, by the most inane
barrage of lies about the Soviet Union ever yet
concocted by any human being.
Hearst's purpose is clear. He learned much
in his recent conference with Hitler. He is able
to see that in order to build strong anti-work-
ing class movement in America, he must turn
the growing discomfort of the farmers into fas-
cist channels. By directing TRADE of falsehoods
against the Soviet Union and its treatment of
farmers he hopes to antagonize the American
farmer against the workers and farmers repub-
lie and thus put them at the mercy OF fascist
demagogy He knows American capitalism is
doomed once the workers and farmers unite I'M
der the banner of the Communist Party, and
is doing all in his power to prevent such unity.
Professor Scott Nearing, speaking before
huge mass meeting at the Eagles auditorium
last Sunday, gave the lie to Hearst's brazen
ISLANDER against the Soviet Union Nearing re-
Gently returned from the USSR and testified
authoritatively and accurately on the rising
standards of living being enjoyed by both the
workers and farmers there.
The farmers answer to Hearst must be to
seal more firmly the unity with the working
class to resist and fight the drive of the
Hearsts, MELONS and Morgans on the living
standards of Americas toiling masses.
Voice of action. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1933-1936, 1935-01-11
Around = the
world inC minutes

JAPAN--It is no surprise that
the Japanese charge OF a Soviet
invasion" of Manehuria and the
building of ever stronger fortifi-
cations on Manchurian soil coin
eide with the world wide press
campaign of pr)vocation and
ISLANDERS against the punishment
of those responsible for the muir
der of Kirov and the attempted
counter-revolution in the USSR.
The Japanese report of a Soviet
invasion" has been proved a pure
falsehoodas
CHINA--The revolutionary sit
uation in China is maturing to
the point where the more intelli-
gent and outspoken members Of
the bourgeoisie-at times-admit
it. Writing in the American Po-
litical Science Review, Professor
Lockwood OF Bowdoin College
states that the conditions OF life
and labor in Shanghai can't be
matched IN any other Industrial
city In the world.
Voice of action. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1933-1936, 1935-01-11
Christmas in two Worlds
An editorial in the New Masses for Jan. l

An editorial in the New Masses for JAM 1,
is worthy of reprint:
Another Christmas jag has come and gone.
Amid the footing of horns and the blare of
dance music, the American worker was invited
to forget the system of which he is the blind
victim Christmas becomes more and more open
ly an orgy of propaganda for capitalism
"'Christmas Day of Plenty says halluci-
mated headline, Merriest Since 1919
Mrs. Roosevelt sent a little woolly dress
to Nola Hall, fifteen who says she has Just
found out that there is no Santa Claus
King George urges unity on an empire
comprising $50 million rebellious, hungry peo-
pie
The Popes choir broadeasts across the At
lantic and millions of good Methodist burghers
and their missuses listen with thrill to feudal
Gregorian chants.
But, as the New York Tribune head says,
Few Celebrate Christmas in Goddess Russias'
They were at work there like any other day. The
Soviet workers and farmers are getting benefits
better than Christmas every day in the year, in
good jobs. no unemployment, security for all,
and social srevees unequalled any where else
in the world.
There is no need to scare away any cap
italist ghosts there by hiding reality in tinsel,
white wigs and the false jingle of bells"
Voice of action. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1933-1936, 1935-01-11
Defend theSoviet Union"

At the Scott Nearing meeting last Sunday
night Nearing was asked by worker in the
crowd about the probability of imperialist war
against the Soviet Union.
"The English ruling class is now actively
engaged in diplomatic circles attempting to
arrange united front of imperialist powers
for an attack the Soviet Union. How sue
cessful this attempt will be can only be de-
termined by the strength of the anti-war move
ment in capitalist countries.
only broad unwavering front against
war and fascism can prevent imperialist in
PREVENTION in the Soviet Union. We, in America,
must work to see that the Soviet Union is made
secure from American attacks"
Workers, inteleetuals members of religi-
GUS organizations--in fact, every person OPP
posed to war-shOuld actively take up the slo-
gan Defense of the Soviet Union The American
League Against War and Fascism is an oragniz-
alton which embraces individuals and organic
ations of all political and religious beliefs 1t
unites all opponents of war and faseism under
a single banner.
Defense of the Soviet Union" is one of the
planks in the American League program.
Join the ranks of the American League
Against War and Fascism Attend the mass
meeting of the American League Sunday night
at the Eagles hall
Voice of action. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1933-1936, 1935-01-11

America.
And as to the AFL paper in
Seattle the editor better take
some lessons on the class strug-
gle read Marx, Lenin and Stain.
Why are the officials opposed to
uniting with other Organiza-
lions for more relief or against
eviction cases and for the release
and defense of all working class
prisoners?
The officials state that the
meetings of the craft unions are
for the purpose of transacting
business of a local nature, no
thing else. Why then do the cap
italists, bankers and big business
men all over the country join
hand in hand to keep the work.
ers down-so as to be able to fur
ther enslave and exploit them.
When | attend meetings | real
ize the misrey and injustice on
all sides of me and / think what
a tremendous influence for good
these craft unions could be under
the proper policies and leader
ship. That is why / can't keep
still about it any longer.
Member Local 400, Spokane.
Voice of action. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1933-1936, 1935-01-11
Did You Know -!

Roosevelt is to ask Congress for budget
OF eight billion dollars half of it for what he
calls the American plan" to quit this bust
ness OF relief and put some four million work
ers at forced labor The 'unemployables," those
unable to work, will be passed back to the
states to care for on an ever more reduced relief
schedule.
Big BUSINESS is pushing with all its might
to secure the passage of bill in the present
Congress that will outlaw strikes 1t is backed
by the National Association of Manufacturers,
the rest of whose program Roosevelt and his
assistant president Riehberg have heartily
approved to bring about business recovery"
This, says FDR, will bring social security"
A famous" New York designer for French
and American dressmakers boots at the idea of
famous Partisan designer that the best
dressed lady needs $4,000 year on which to do
It, The famous New Yorker says the well
dressed woman only needs $1,000 for clothes Is
dresses three suits six hats, ten pairs of shoes,
SIX pairs OF gloves three coats, 4S pairs of
stockings, 500 worth of underwear, etc, etc.
bill for the enactment OF 3O-hour week
will come up before Congress soon. 1t is being
bitterly fought by business and industry.
Voice of action. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1933-1936, 1935-01-11
Worker Correspondents Hit A.F.L.
OMcialdom, Praise Voice of Action

there is considerable discrimin-
alton.
| would like to see the work,
ers organize and get into the
fight for better conditions on the
job as well as in the homes.
This goes for the Technocrat
club, which is waiting for the
capitalist system to collapse
while the unemployed are having
their living standards lowered to
less than a bare existence.
Get into the fight for unem-
ployment insurance, North Bend
workers. You don't need any
big shot leaders to build any
voting machine. Organize your
own union. Elect your own lead
ers hip. Read the Voice of Ac-
ton for guidance!
Bob Hamilton, Anacortes, Wn.
Voice of action. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1933-1936, 1935-01-11
Planning a Workers Card Party

previously and secretly set.
When this point arrives, the sale
closes. The one who put in the
last nickel wins the object.
Simple Refreshments
Since refreshments must be
simple and inexpensive these
days, we suggest bubbling
bowl supper. This is a new and
glorified name for dishes served
bubbling hot from the casserole
or stew pot in which they are
cooked.
If you have a cOlOrful baking
dish or an indestructible glass
casserole, fine. If you haven't,
wrap a cOlorful towel or large
napkin around the old cooking
pan and bring your stew in from
the kitchen piping hot.
Any number of recipes may be
used. Chile con carne is good for
winter nights and is not too ex-
pensive. Crackers, celery, cheese
or whatever is best with the par
ticular dish and can be afforded
should be on the table before.
hand. ~ t
Could Aid Voice Drive
There should be one preson
to preside over the bubbling
bowl and another to serve cot
fee.
If your group has entered the
Voice of Action Trip to Russia
race, such parties will be a great
aid in raising funds and making
new contacts.
Write us about your parties.
New ideas are always welcome.
Voice of action. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1933-1936, 1935-01-11
ALASKA WORKERS DEMAND
RELIEF
Cordoya. Alaska,

Here in Cordova, two unem-
ployed demonstrations have
been held in this town within
the last six weeks. The worker;
had a conference with the mayor
on the relief issue. The mayor
informed the workers tn a t
their demands could not be met
as there were no funds in the
city treasury available for relief.
He said that he wuold have to
write the governor for relief,
and that would take at least
80 days.
In reply to this the committee
informed the mayor that the
workers would. starve to death
by that time-that immediate
relief was necessary.
The question of the most needy
was taken up by the newly or
ganized Cannery Workers Assn
and its members promised to
help until the authorities are
forced to give the needed help.
This can only be done by
stronger organization and millt-
ant mass action. Funds are avail
able for relief when millions can
be spent for war preparations.
The workers of Alaska should go
on record for social and unem-
ployment insurance as outlined
in HR 1898.
"A Worker.
Voice of action. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1933-1936, 1935-01-11
BY IDA NEIGH

A woman reader, awake to the
necessity of utilizing every OPP
portunity to interest people in
the working class movement, has
written us asking for help in
planning a Communist card par
ty. Entertainment, too frequen-
ly only a means of pleasantly
killing time, can be made a pot
ent factor in the enlistment of
new members in any organiza-
ton. The correspondent is right
in pointing out the need for
giving proper direction to such
affairs.
AS we are now socially
minded" she writes, lin order
to help along recruitment, we
must have some assistance in
steering our card parties and
'what-nots' away from the purely
bourgeois ideas. We've given
several here and are still asking,
just how should we conduct a
Communist card party?"
Music Suggested
If the party is a. large affair,
taking place in a hall or club
room it would be appropriate to
begin the evenings entertain
ment rather formally. Music,
either vocal or Instrumental, is
a good unifier. Solos or any
group singing OF revolutionary
songs is always enjoyed. Short
hour of the evening may be de-
voted to informal talks or dis
cussiOns pertaining to the work
ing class movement. If there is