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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-18

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work until Harry L. Hopkins, d..
rector of the new works progress
division, decides how much the
government will pay the $500, 900
needy the administration hopes to
employ on constructio n sites by
July 1, 1896.
The problem is one loaded with
political dynamite. A bloc Of sena-
tors demanding prevailing wages
the country over delayed passage
Of the appropriation measure more
than a month.
Sliding Scale Of Wages
Hopkins has tentatively APP
proved a sliding scale between 90
and so per cent below union pay,
differentiating between city. and
rural and northern and southern
workers.
The president has not approved
the plan. He said, however. the
government will pay less than in
dustry so employees will have an
incentive to return to private pay.
rolls when offered the opportunity.
The half-billion dollar highway
fund that will be distributed to
states on a 100 per cent grant basis
can be put to work within a month
after wages are set SO contracts
can be awarded. road officials said.
File Applications Quickly
New York, representative of the
Mayor Fioreilo H. LaGuardia,
United states conference of mayors
on the allotment committee, noti-
fed cities to file street improve
ment applications as quickly as
possible.
The s102,186.500 rivers and har-
bors money can be put under con-
tracts a month and a half after pay
scales are announced. Actual work
can be started on some develops
nfents within Ave days.
PWA Administrator Harold L.
Ickes was making tentative non.
federal ALLEGATIONS on a basis Of 10
per cent loans and 80 per cent
grants although he was not certain
that policy would be maintained.
The loan and grant ratio may be
shifted to $3.50 to make federal
borrowing more attractive to mu-
inequalities and other political sub
divisions. A decision Is expected
next week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-18

lD'Auxerre was only next week to
be honored on the occasion OF the
golden anniversary Of her entrance
into the Congregation Of Ncfre
Dame. Sister-nuns at Toilette had
planned for weeks the 60th anri-
versary program to climax Sister
D'Auxerre's years Of service in the
order.
The nuns, at Toilette after the
outbreak Of the IRE yesterday led
more than 100 boys and girls, plus
Ia group Of aged pensioners,
through smoke and fire filled hall-
ways and rooms to stairways ana
fire escapes, from where they were
able to reach safety, The three
firemen persisted when a wall hold
ing a ladder collapsed as the flames
were being battled.
Shortly after the fire broke out
in the kitchen of the convent, Sis.
ter D'Auxerre suffered a heart ate
tack and died within q few niin-
utes. She was just starting to take
part in the rescue work when
stricken ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-18
Socialists Doomed
To Fail Says Smith
State Democratic Central Committee Chairman Pre-
diets Another Hayes Victory in Next Election

"The Democratic party in the
the state is facing real test and
the socialist party, in an undue
province, are doomed to failure"
asserted Francis Smith, chairman
of the state democratic central
committee, in an address last
evening at the annual dinner dance
Of the Italian Women's Democratic
club at Wayerly Inn.
THE democratic party Is the
real danger to both socialists and
republicans and the democratic
control in the country. will endure,
likewise for the state. ] am dis
appointed with some democrats
who agree with republican MEM
bers and operate opposite to the
state. Hayes and Cracy will be re-
warded next October by another
democratic victory" concluded
Smith,
Lieutenant Governor Frank Hay
es lauded the Italian Women's club
for the splendid organization 1t has
proven to be. John Crary, chair
man Of the local democratic town
committee, introduced by Judge
Edward Mascolo, toastmaster, as
Little Napoleon" stated when
Hayes came into office there were
few people of italian extraction on
his STAFF, but now almost every
branch in the City Hall Is repre-
scented by one. He predicted. too,
another glorious victory for the
democrats In the fall.
Alderman Charles Sciullo in his
talk stated there would be no
doubt that Hayes will go over big
in the coming election with men
and women of Italian extraction.
He complimented the club and
Miss Doris Jacaruso for their un-
firing efforts In making last eve
ning's affair the success It was.
DIR. c. John SAITH, secretary of
state, told the audience the state
was in a chaotic state, but that It
was no fault of the Democratic
party or the officers elected.
Charles Swartz, Norwalk mayor
and state comptroller, said. you
can't beat somebody with nobody.
We have a great man in Frank
lin d. Roosevelt. The Republicans
have not produced anything out
standing except a few who could
crditicize. know II Is true In Wa
terbury too. that we OF the nation
are far better of today than a year
ago." he concluded stating that
Miss Jacaruso has been named to
the state payroll.
Professor Generoro Ruggiero. Al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-18
Unique Hiding Place
Found--Money Taken

There have been tales of
money scwed into pctticoats,
secreted under mattresses or
cached under carpets, but
here's a new one
4 A W. { erbury merchant
formed the habit of keeping
part of his money secreted In
a heap Of trousers which were
ON sale. Some days ago, a GUS
toner came in to buy q pair of
trousers and was looking over
the pile. just then the phone
in the rear of the store rang.
"I'll be right back" said the
merchant, "loOk and see il
there's anything You like"
When the storekeeper came
back the customer was gone.
So, q search proved, was the
money which the merchant
had forgotten he put between
two pairs of pants ON the bot
tom of the heap.
Police were called i'm and
Lieut.. Detective Matthew Bal
anda managed to locate the
customer and retrive the store
keepers money.
But there's one merchant
these days who doesn't hide
money any more In n pile of
pants. =.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-18
OBITUARY

HUBBARD - Joseph Hubbard,
65. of 9O1 West Main street, died
early this morning at the Water.
bury Hospital following an illness
of several months. MIR. Hubbard
was born in Litchfield but had
been a resident OF this city for
many years. He was employed by
the Waterbury Clock Company for
fifty years.
Mr.. Hubbard Is survived by his
wife, Mrs. Mary Hubbard: two
daughters, Mrs. George Allard and
Mrs. Grace Savage OF this city;
five sons, John Albert, Franklyn,
Myron and Eugene Hubbard, all of
this city; two sisters, Mrs. Sarah
Healey of Watertown ana Mrs.
Mary Wing Of Forestville and ninc
grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements viii be
announced later.
KEI.LEY--John J. Kelley died
yesterday afternoon at his homo,
10 Rye street. He was born In the
Warrington Hill section and had
always made his homo IN that dis
trIct where he was held IN high eh.
loem BY his many friends. MIR. Kel-
ley was q member OF the Rose Hill
volunteer IRE department. Fer the
past twenty years he had bsen as-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-18
ATTEMPTED BREAK
DISCOVERED TODAY.

The detective bureau was busy
o. day investigating four breaks
and two attempted breaks made in
tie city during the night. In addi-
ten to the robbery Of the home Of
TXank Salinardi at $50 East Main
street, where jewelry was taken
ana the Sanford store at 80 Alb
bott avenue, where a quantity of
liquor and change was stolen, pa
xx6lmen reported entrances made
1uetwo other stores.
Pafrolman Michael Carroll re-
ported an entrance was forced in
abfore at 80 East Farm street, but
tho actual loss to the owner was
zi8k determined at press time. Pat
r9Iman Ralph Barii reported a
BREAK in the First National Store
aE ISL Grandview avenue, but the
a1nount OF loss was not determined.
IN attempted entrance was made
znthe store Of John Scalora at 292
MI street. The lock was broken
o. one Of the doors but actual en-
tn was not made. The other at
tempted break was made in a store
ct . Lounsbury avenue but entry
vF&s not game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-18
TWO CIVIL ACTIONS
WERE WITHDRAWN

Two civif actions asking a total
Io@ $4,000 damages were with
'dfawn from the superior court
docket today. In the FIRST suit,
AEliee NJ. Wheeler, asked $4,000
d&knages from Treat Hotchkiss, to
rfeover Tor the death OF Orlando
srix 81 Mr. Wheeier,s estate. The
suit charged the defendants truck
hacked into Mr. Wheeler while
working In q sand bank in Pros
beet ana caused his death. In the
second suit Catherine Carlisle was
pIe1ntiff in . $4,000 action against
her husband. Joseph Carlisle. The
eu1t Was based on assault and
b<esch Of contract involving a
yroperty agreement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-18

presented Judge Mascolo, as rep
resentative for Mayor Hayes who
left after his talk to drive a party
to New Haven in time for a New
York train, q beautiful mural of
roses.
Professor Ruggiero said: There
is a well known axiom which says:
"A rose by any otffer name would
be just as beautiful and smell as
sweetly'. 1t seems proper and fit
ting that here, among. this gather
ing of roses, the italian Women's
Democratic club, that have chos-
en- cluster of roses for an art
subject. This evening it is my
proud privilege and pleasure to
present to our esteemed Lieut..
Governor and friend, Frank Hayes,
this token of affection and admira-
tion in behalf of the Italian Wom-
ems Democratic club"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-18
BRADLEY GAINING

Fall River, Mass, May 1S-(UP1
-Eleven-year-old Wallace Brad
ley of Buffalo, N. T.. whose up
side-down stomach was righted
Wednesday. is gaining" accord
ing to 9 a. m. hospital bulletin
today. The bulletin said: Tenn
perature normal. Pulse "a. Respir-
alton 20. More comfortable night.
Conditions shows gain over yes
terday. 49,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-18
FUNERALS

The funeral Of Joseph Donnelly
will be held from the Bergin fun
| era1 home, $50 East Main street,
Monday morning at $3.50 o'clock to
the Church of the Immaculate
Conception where q solemn high
mass of requiem will be celebrated
at . o'clock. Burial will be in the
family plot in Calvary cemetery.
Friends may call at the Bergin
funeral home today and tomorrow
afternoon and evening.
The funeral of Charles G. Rug
tgiero was held this morning from
his home, 80 Edison avenue, at 8:16
o'clock to SIS. Peter and Paul
church, where a solemn high mass
of requiem was celebrated at 0
o'clock. Burial was in the family
plot in calvary cemetery.
The funeral Of Elton Charles
Thayer will be held this afternoon
from the Anderson funeral home.
70 Central avenue, to the Second
Congregational chapel where Rev.
DR.. John G. walker will conduct
services at Q o'clock. Burial will
be In Riverside cemetery.
The funeral OF Mrs. Frances
Lukowslxi, wife Of BENJAMIN Luz
kowski, will be held from the
home, 11s East Farm street, this
afternoon Mt 2:45 o'clock to st.
Stanislaus Kostka church at 8
o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary
cemetery.
The funeral OF Anthony Watkins
was held from his home, 863 Bank
street, this morning at $3.50 o'clock
to st. Joseph's church, where a
solemn high mass OF requiem was
celebrated at o'clock. Burial was
in the family plot in Calvary GEM
etery.
The funeral OF Mrs Bridget Fl.
MCNAMARA will be held from the
home OF her daughter. Mrs Arthur
Kennedy, 20 South street, at $3.50
O'Clock, Monday morning to st
Francis Xavier church where a
solemn high mass OF requiem will
be celebrated at 10 o'clock, Bur-
ial will be in st Roses ceme-
terry. Sandy Hook. Friends may
call at the home this afternoon
and evening and tomorrow after
noon and evening.
The funeral OF James Martin
was held from the Mulville
Funeral Home. 27o West Main
street. this morning at 0 o'clock to
81 Francis Xavier church where
q mass Of requiem was celebrated
&C s:4S o'clock. Burial was In Call
vary cemetery.
the funeral OF Richard ]. Ber-
Sin was held from his late home.
IS Washington street. this morning
ut e:30 o'clock TO 81 Francis xa-
vier church, where q solemn high
mass Of requiem was celebrated ct
. o'clock. Burial was in the family
pIot IN Calvary cemetery.
The funerai Of Mrs Frances 8.
Crane will be held from the home
Of her daughter. Mrn James Geifs
faR - oilEt et*esk Monday inefn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-18

ISOLATED with the waterbury Clock
Company. He was member of tho
Sheridan Council, Knights Of CO.
lumbus and was communicate Of
st. Francis xavier's church.
He is survived by four daugh-
tiers, Helena B., Sarah and Lor.
eta Kelley, and Mrs. Raymond
Beck; three sons, John, Thomas,
and George, all Of waterbury; two
brothers, Thomas Kelley and Capt.
Philip Kelley Of the Waterbury fire
department.: two sisters, Mary
and Nellie Kelley, and three grand
children.
The funeral will take place
Monday morning at 8:15 from his
home, 16 Rye street, to St. Francis
Xavier church at Q o'clock, where
a solemn high mass of requiem
will be celebrated. Burial will be
in old st. Joseph's cemetery.
CASTALDO - Emefio Castaldo
died early this morning at his
home 715 Washington avenue. He
was born in italy but had been a
resident of this city for as years.
Mr. Castaldo had been associated
with the Connecticut Light and
Power Company for twenty year 9.
For the greater part Of his life he
had been a resident OF the Brook
lyn Section OF the city where he
had a host Of friends and acquaint-
ances.
Mr. Castaldo is survived by his
wife, Mrs Domenica Castaldo: two
daughters, Lillian Castaldo and
Mrs Leo Simeni: two sons. DOM
enic and Leno Castaldo.
The funeral will take place on
Monday morning at s:15 o'clock
from the home to Our Lady of
Mount Carmel church where q
solemn mass Of requiem will be
celebrated at o'clock. Burial will
be in Calvary cemetery.
ROAfANIEIIsO--Mrs Margarita
Lebella Romaniello. wife Of DOM
enico Romaniello, died last night
after a brief illness at her home,
10 Ohio avenue. She came here
from Italy 80 years ago and was
PhVAAAASAab &4bAVAA8 tnS Atd4a&tA @So1-
dents Of the city.
Besides her husband. she is sur.
vived by q daughter, Mrs Paul
Perueini of this city. The funeral
will be held Monday morning from
the home to st Lucy's Church
where q solemn high mass Of re-
QUEEN will be celebrated at q time
TO be announced later. Burial will
be in Calvary cemetery.
GAIiANTE - Nicholas Qalante.
70. of Ell willow street, died last
night nc waterbury Hospital after
a short illness. Mr. 0aiante was
born in Naples. Italy ana came to
this city about So years ago. He
was the proprietor Of q barber shop
In the West End for 30 years.
He n survived by three sons.
Frank of this city, John Of Holly.
wood and Peter Of Hartford: two
grandchildren. Richard and Robert
Of this city.
The funeral will be held from
the Lunny funeral home. IS Cen
trail avenue Monday morning,
time and other details to be af,s
noppced later. Friends may call
at the funeral home this evening.
and tomorrow afternoon and evsB-
Ing. Burial Will be n Calvary
cemetery
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-18
ROCKEFELLER
FUNERAL PLANS

Greenwich. Conn, May 1S-(UP)
Funeral services will be held
Monday for Mrs Elsie Stillman
Rockefeller, 63, widow Of William
Goodsell Rockefeller, who sccumb-
ed to cerebral hemorrhage at her
home yesterday. She was daugh-
ter Of the late James stillman.
president OF the National City Bank
OF New York, and married Rocke-
Teller. nephew OF John d. Rock
efelier. ST.. In 1895. Her husband
died IN 1922, leaving an estate es-
timated at more than $4,000. 900.
Her will probably will be offered
for probate next week. Five chill
dren. four sons ane u daughter
survive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-18
William j. Pape Host
To G. O.. P. Leaders
Gathering at Publishers Farm May Witness Political
Developments Hot Dogs, Beer mo SOup) on Menu

Selected members of the repub-
lican party gathered at the Ben
Sherman Hill farm of William J.
Pape, newspaper publisher for the
first political pow WOW of the
season this afternoon. A beautiful
sun shone down, helping to make
the flowers blossom, causing birds
to sing and whetting the appetites
for the beer in the kegs, around
which Mr.. Pape announced, all
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-18
CITY ALDERMAN Is
NAMED REGISTRAR

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member of the board of health
since 1880 when he was appointed
by Mayor Hayes.
In GuilfoiIe Regime
He served as a member OF the
board of public welfare under the
regime of ex-Mayor Francis p.
Guilfoile in 1928 and 1929. Mr.
Derwin has the distinction of hav-
ing polled the largest number of
votes of any candidate for office
in the last city elections. He was
born in the Brooklyn section of
the city and has lived here all of
his life. He is we'll known through
out the city and has been an ar
dent worker in the democratic
party since becoming old enough to
vote.
Runs to January. 1885
The office of registrar. an i'm
portant one in the city admins
tration, was made vacant by Mr.
O'Connor's retirement, as exclus-
lively printed in the Democrat
yesterday. Mr. O'Connor, held the
office for over 80 years.
The office of registrar runs I'M
til January of 1886. but nomina-
tions are usually made at the town
convention each city election year.
Nominations are equivalent TO
election.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-18

ure may appear small in view Of
the announced quota of 5000,
Miss Whippie explains that returns
have been only desultory and that
more complete reports will prob
ably augment the total.
The d riv 8 was launched last
Tuesday with a group of $50 vol
unteer canvassers going from house
to house. The entire city will be
canvassed during the campaign,
which will be brought to q close
net Tuesday. Any person who has
not been contacted by a campaign
worker may send or bring his do.
nation personally to the associa-
ton headquarters on Central ave.
nue..
Mrs. Ruth Sepples is a member
Of the staff of the association. The
final article in a series Of personal
experiences written by members of
the staff for The Democrat will ap.
pear in Mondays edition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-18
KNEW SULLIVAN

Mr. Durr'S "reminiscences are
replete with little personal
anecdotes of some of the
greatest fighters in the his
tory of the game. He knew
personally such glamorous fig
ures as John L. Sullivan and
Tom Sharkey, Jim Corbett,
Paddy Ryan and the rest.
He has in his possession
cards and clippings covering q
boxing career which began in
Philadelphia In 1882 when he
was 16 years old and contin-
ued internationally until 1904
when he hung up the gloves
forever. In 1893 he boxed six
rounds with George Dixon,
and although he explains that
It was not q title bout, any
one who remembers the record
OF the famous Little Choco-
late" will appreciate the fact
that this was no small accom-
plishment.
In this same year he went
six rounds with JACK Skelly,
who was later to push Dixon
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-18

Fight fans of another day,
who still remember when
fighters really fought, and to
whom such names as John L.
Sullivan, George Dixon, Jack.
McAuliffe and Tommy Ryan
are more than just shadowy
figures Of the golden era of
boxing will be interested to
learn that Adam Durr, one of
the outstanding featherweights
of the country over a period Of
20 years, is visiting Water.
bury.
Mr. Durr is the guest of his
son, Miles Durr, secretary Of
the North End Y. M. C. A.,
and will remain In the city
for about one week. Neither
in manner nor appearance
does he suggest the prize
fighter of the gay nineties, yet
his record shows encounters
with George Dixon, greatest
colored featherweigbt Of all
time, Jack Skeiiy, Tom
O'Rourke, and the famous
lightweight champion, Jack
McAuliffe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-18
S. 40 SUBSCRIBED
in Y.N. A. DRIVE
More Complete Returns
Expected Within Com
ing Week

A total Of approximately $3.50
has been received to date IN the
second annual membership drive
o3 the Visiting Nurses association,
Miss Florence Whipple, nursing di-
rector. said today. While this fig
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-18
DIED.

DIED.
GALANTE-In this city, May 18th
1885, Nicholas Galante, of 271 VIII.
low st. Funeral Monday morning.
time later, from Lunny Funeral
Home. 25 Central Ave.
ROMANIELLO In this city, May
18th. 1885, Mrs Margarita Lamella
Romaniello, OF 10 Ohio Ave. Funer-
al Monday morning, time later,
from 10 Ohio Ave, to st Lucy's
Church. Burial In Calvary cenne-
terry.
this city, May 18th,
1885, John J.sKelley, Of 16 Rye st.
Funeral Monday morning, at Sis
o'clock, from is Rye st, to st Fran
els xavier's Church. Burial in old
st Joseph's cemetery.
this city, May 18th,
1885, I'm e1io Castaldo, OF us
Washington Ave. Funeral Monday
nothing, at 8:15 o'clock, from us
washington Ave, to Our Lady OF
Mount Carmel Church. Burial in
Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-18

Tokyo, japan, had snow IN April
for the iirnt time IN ~ years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-18

ing at $3.50 o'clock to the Church
Of the Sacred Heart where q mass
Of requiem will be celebrated at Q
o. clock. Burial will be In the family
plot in Calvary cemetery. Friends
may cali at the home this after
noon and evening and tomorrow
afternoon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-18

to the limit before be1ng Kay
oed in eight rounds in New
Orleans.
$40 PURSE
Fighting In those days, as
any student Of boxing history
will attest, was not q lucrative
profession. Mr. DUR received
$40 for boxing the champion.
For some Of his earlier fights,
performed with skin-tight
gloves at that, he got even
less.
Following his retirement
from the profession he estab-
lished himself in the hotel
business and did a bit of ref
cree work and fight ann0unc-
ing on the side. He was the
first licensed referee in Utica,
N. Y. his home city.
Among Mr. Durr's many
souvenirs one Of the most in
teresting Is a personally signed
group picture Of John L. Sui
Ivan, his rival Jake Kilrain,
Yank Sullivan, A. J. Lennon,
J. d. Loughlin and John H.
Rice. He was personally ac-
quainted with the great John
L. A yellowed clipping from
a Utica paper, written in the
newspaper idiom of another
day, gives a humorous touch
to an interview with the Bos-
ton Strong Boy.
REMAINS ACTIVE
In answer to query as to
why he didn't do something
about a rapidly increasing
"bay window" Sullivan told
the reporter that IL he could
''have as much fun getting rid
of 1t" as he did in acquiring
it, he'd be glad to give the
matter some consideration.
Mr. DUR has retired from
active business, but explains
that he still does some judy
ing at fight events In his ma
tive city. His spfightly and
alert appearance would seem
to indicate that even now he
might be able to give some
Of the younger crop an inter-
estinE session with the gloves.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-18

The funeral Of Louis J. Oedell
will be held from the Anderson
Funeral Home, 20 Central avenue,
to st Johns Episcopal church this
afternoon where services will be
conducted at o'clock. Burial will
be in Riverside cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-18

The funeral Of Mrs Frances 3.
Crane will be held from the home
Of her daughter. Mrh James usif-
fea - 1lles stzsss. Monday snefn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-18
Fought Joe Cans For $40
Adam Durr, Former Featherweight, On Visit To Son
Here, Recalls Days When Fighters Were Fighters
knew John l., Gentleman Jim and
Host OF Champs.
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to the limit before being kay
oed in eight rounds in New
Orleans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-18

the funeral of Richard ]. Ber-
Sin was held from his late home.
65 Washington street. this morning
ut s:30 o'clock 70 81 Francis xa.
vier church, where q solemn high
mass Of requiem was eeiehrated 1t
. o'clock. Burial was In the family
pIot IN Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-18

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