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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23

Hepresentative John D. Thoms, Hemocratic leader of the house of 4epRasentatives in Hartford, who was named prosecutor of the city court yesterday to take the place made vacant by the death of Att torney Joseph A. Neagle, was the sponsor of the bill in the legisla- ts1re which several weeks ago met Gefeat and which called for the Elimination of the third prosecutor. ship. Attorney Thoms took over the duties of prosecutor imme- 6iately after his appointment.
 Attorney Neagle, whose death occurred Saturday, was buried yes ferday morning. The judges of the city court, Attorneys John F. Me- grath and Edward Mascolo. an- nounced the appointment of the new prosecutor after returning from the funeral.
 Other Candidates.
 Several other local lawyers, 1t is understood, were planning to seek the office of prosecutor but the city court bench disposed of any Trace" by filling the office quickly. The speedy action of the judges came as a surprise to the city as whole and especially to those who were planning to aspire for the post made vacant by Attorney Neagle's death.
 Many expressions of surprise were also heard because of the speedy action in filling the post when, 1t was claimed, there was apparently no necessity foh such haste. It was pointed out that Representative Thoms, himself, on the floor of the house of represen- tatives in Hartford, bitterly assail- ed the republican majority in the lower branch of the legislature for turning down his bill eliminating the office of third prosecutor.
 Criticized Set-Up.
 Attorney Thoms at the time pointed out that with three prose- cutors each of the incumbents has to work only four months a year. He declared that with the city of Waterbury striving to cut down expenses the legislature should show some sort of cooperation and eliminate the third prosecutorship. He stated that two men could sandle the situation ably.>
 In view of this claim on the floor of the house of representa- lives, surprise was expressed in the city at the action of the judges ir filling the vacancy caused by Att torney Neagle's death so speedily. Attorney Thoms was the choice of the local democratic organization for the post and succeeded a democrat.
 No Saving
 i,s a result of the quick filling Of ase vacancy, the city saved lit- tie CT nothing in salaries. Attorney Thoms went on the municipal pay roll yesterday. In the interest of economy 1t Is claimed by many that the place could have been left vacant until a later date or at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23
SHERIDAN COUNCIL
 SETS TIME LIMIT
Tomorrow Night to Witt ness Close of Jubilee
 Class Applications

There will be an important meet ing of Sheridan Council, No. "A Knights of Columbus, tomorrow night at 7:30 in the Columbus Club, 136 Grand street. Deputy Grand Knight Cornelius r. Maloney will preside in the absence Of Grand Knights John F. Robinson. who will be unable to attend.
 Reading of applications for mem- bership in the order will be the business of the meeting. A great many applications written during the recent Mobilization for Cath ollie Action have not been submit ted to the council for reading and must be submitted by Wednesday night in order that the candidates can be properly admitted into the Knights.
 Following the business meeting, which will be a short one, there will be a meeting of the Golden Jubilee committee over which Dis trict Deputy William T. Earring ton will preside. Final plans for the coming state convention and opening of the councils 50th anni- versary program will be announce ed and full committee rosters an- nounced.
 All members, who have applica- tions out, are urged to submit them to Financial Secretary Morti- mer J. Connor by Wednesday nigh. 7:30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23

Friday evening in the cute person. ality of youthful Dorothy Begley, the only youngster in town who tap dances on roller skates.
 The show will be directed by Jack Fitzgerald and will feature a chorus of 31 female voices and II males, all of whom are en- ployes of the plant. Rehearsals have been underway for the past seven weeks and indications point to a capacity audience Friday eve ming. iFtzgerald's orchestra will also furnish the music for danc- ing.
 Songs galore, modern and class ical, will be offered by the fol- lowing soloists; Ann Errichette. William Mastopietro, Lone Star Serenaders, Louise Vanasse, the four Rhythm Kings, Margaret Brown, Louise Landolfi, Phyliss Bond, Theodore Mariana and Ed Mature, Alex Anderson, Raymond ward Hay. Dance novelties will be rendered by that delightful pair, Roberta Johnson and An drew Rowe. The comics will be taken care of by Ralph Ventresca Louis DiPietro and Joseph Jaco' vino.
 Jim Conway, veteran master o1 ceremonies, will again be seen ir that capacity which is good news to minstrel lovers. Variety will be the theme of Fridays presenta- tion IS the routines of the chorus will differ greatly from all other minstrels given locally. Rehearsals have been very satisfactory to date. A dress rehearsal will be held Thursday evening at Buck ingham Hall, the final one before Fridays musical ride on the hands | of time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23
BLACKALL CHOSEN
 OFFICIAL SPEAKER
Former Waterburian to Represent State at Ter-
 centenary Opening

John c. Blackall of Hartford state senator and recently appoint ed insurance commissioner for Connecticut, will be one of the four sneakers at the ceremonies in Bushnell Memorial hall, 12 noon, April 26th, which will mark the opening of the state program for the celebration of the 300th anni- yersary of the settlement of Con- necticut.
 Mir Blackall, born in Waterbury. has had busy career as newspa- per man, lawyer and public official. From a position on the Hartford Times he went to Washington as secretary to United States Senator Augustine Lonergan during Me Lonergan's first term in the house of representatives. In Washington MT Blackall studied law and re- turned to open offices in Hartford.
 Last fall MT Blackall was re- elected to his second term in the state senate, where he is chairman of the insurance committee and a member of many other importan: committees. The upper house has chosen him as it's representative on the impressive program that will lauch Connecticut's tercenten. ary celebration.
 Governor Wilbur l.. Cross, Chie1 Justice William M. Maltbie of tho supreme court of errors; and Rep. | resentative Noah H. Swayne, mem
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23
POLITICAL RADIO
 QUERY IS STAGED
.WATR Conducts Street Broadcast Which FavOrs
 Roosevelt Over Al Smith

How does Waterbury, once a Connecticut stronghold for Alfred E. Smith, react to the announce ment yesterday that the brown derby of the famed Happy Warrior may be once more tossed into the political ring?
 Judging from the results of a street query conducted last night by station WATR the citizens of this city are unanimous in the opinion that Mir Smith has not the shadow of a chance for presiden- tial nomination. Of the ten per sons interviewed on East Main street from 7:45 until s o'clock, nine were united in the opinion that Roosevelt's popularity, unless it suffers a sharp decline in the time prior to the national conven- ton, is far superior to that oi Smiths.
 The tenth person, described by studio manager, George Duffy of WATR, as a political observer with a well-deserved reputation for sa- gacity, expressed the surprising pe- lief that Al Smith would be nom- mated on the republican ticket as the strongest logical contender that party could select.
 According to United Press story in the Democrat yesterday Smith is the choice of the eastern banking and brokerage fraternity, for the nomination, presumably Tn any political party with which ne may care to align himself.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23
KNEE WAS 100000

Sacramento, Cal, (UP).-Frank lVcsdan broke his knee. A month hker. on the road to recovery, he gathered friends for celebration. Hobbling to the head of the stairs hc bid them good night. slipped, feff hrrLa hie kpne agair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23
MEASLES EPIDEMIC
 THREATENS STATE
PA New Cases Reported Here-357 in State for
 Past Week

While the epidemic of measles in New Haven continued to remain unabated with S67 cases reported for the week ending last Saturday. Waterbury was listed with but sA cases for the same period, accord- ing to the weekly morbidity report of the state department of health released today.
 Scarlet fever cases in the city took a jump last week, the mum Der being reported as seven. Bridgeport with 19 cases, Hartford with 12 and West Hartford with 10, led the state. The report shows the state total for scarlet fever cases is no an increase of five over last week. A decided decrease in the state total of measles is noted. For the week just ending the number is reported at 1865 while the previous weeks total was 1,779. There were no whooping cough or diptheria cases reported in the city last week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23
QUALITY STREET
 CHOSEN BY GLASS
Sacred Heart High School Seniors to Present An.
 nual Play Monday

"Quality Street" by Sir James Barrie will be presented by the senior class of Sacred Heart high school Monday evening, April 29th in the church auditorium.
 The cast will be as follows:
 Phoebe Throssel, Olive Dumou- chel; Susan Throssel, Mary Shea; Captain Valentine Brown, Mary Bannon; Mary Willoughby, Rita Sullivan; Fanny Willoughby, Lucy Guerrero; Henrietta Turnbull, Ruth Lynch, Patty, Evelyn Daigle, Charlotte Parratt, Fillmore Don- Ian; Harriet, Ann McNamara; Isa- bella, Josephine Secola; Marigold, Catherine Harmon: Ensign Blades, Margaret McNally; Lieutenant Spicer, Genevieve Pope; Lieuten- ant Townsend, Alice Fleming; Elaine, Eleanor Bergen: A Gallant, Doris Malone; Recruiting Sergeant Rose Harmon; Arthur Tomson. Marie Nolan: Marabeth, Esther Sullivan; Vivian, Teresa Santora.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23
Three Youths Held
 For Stripping Car
Arrested in Watertown and Surrendered to Local
 POlice-fIOtel Guest Owner of Machine Rifled

car being stripped wa sthe property of J. P. Dolan, patron at the Hotel Kingsbury, and had been stolen from Leavenworth street.
 When Officer Fogelstrom arrived on the scene yesterday afternoon the trio allegedly taking equipment from Dolan's car and putting 1t into sleath's machine, which was parked nearby. Officer Fogel- strom arrested the three near the Watertown Riding Club.
 Sleath, one of the three suspects. reported a few weeks ago that he was held up and robbed of $60 by bandits while working at an East Main street gas station. He gave police markers numbers for the car containing the two hold-up men, and a checkup revealed that the plates were those of car stolen in this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23
EVENTS OF INTEREST

April 2s-Waterbury Catholic High Alumnae dance at Waveriy z Inn.
 April 2s-Co-Ed sport dance. Central Y.
 April 23-Auxiliary, A. o. H.. card party, Hibernian hall.
 April 23-Women's club annual meeting.
 April 23-2nd Battalion Head quarters Co. Association. c. N. G.. dance at Roxy's Night Club.
 April 22 - Community Concer. series at Buckingham hall. April 24-Worden's annual min strels. Buckingham hall.
 April 25-Yolanda Club Annual Dance at Waveriy Inn.
 April 25-Card tournament, St. Patrick's Lyceum.
 April 25-Industrial Foremen's club meeting at YMCA.
 April 25-conn. Fordham club dance, Country club.
 April 25-Comites minstrel show at Women's club.
 April 26-Play, Chrismon so- ciety St. Johns church.
 April 26-Girl Scouts vaudeville show. Bunker Hill.
 April 26-Hopeyille Commun- ity club musical revue.
 April 26 - Christian Society's play, Apple Blossom Time" at St. Johns parish house.
 April 2s-Winona Rebekah and Townsend Guards Combination Drill at 1. o. 0. F. Hall.
 April 26-Clock Shop minstrels and dance at Buckingham hall.
 April 27-Collegians cabaret at Central Y ballroom.
 April 27-Post Lenten dance by St John of the Cross Church at Middlebury Town Hall.
 April 2S-Holy Name. Blessed Sacrament. Communion breakfast April 29 Trinity Alumnae Bridge at Hotel Elton.
 April 30-Play, St. Francis Xavier parish.
 May 2-Shoe Hardware Co. min- strel and dance.
 May 2-Card tournament. May flower camp. Royal Neighbors. X May 2-Card party, Washing ton Park club.
 May 2-Unico chapter dinner ( ance, Waverly inn.
 May 2-Leavenworth Hi-Y Ra- novelty dance at Y.
 May 4-Cwoans club annual dance at YMCA.
 May 4-6-Play by Hopeville Dramatic club at church.
 May 5-K. of c. state conven- ton, first day.
 May 6-Coronas club, Mendels- soi1n Male Chorus, dance.
 May s-Catholic Women's ban uuet. the Elton.
 May 9-state Dental convention. May s-card party, food sale by Waterville P. T. A., sprague gym May 9-10-Exhibit and sample fair at Bunker Hill church.
 May 12-Mother's Day obsery- ance, Daughters of Italy. Lady ' Foresters.
 May .s-women's c. o. P. party at Women's club. May 14-Holy Cross Alumni dinner, the Elton.
 May 15-Italian G. o. F. din- ner dance, the Elton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23

Barney Baruch told about the time Benny had delivered 5000 shares of New York shipbuilding stock to Baruch's office.
 Baruch had made it sound as if Benny had tried to wish the stock off on him to obtain his participa- ton in @ deal based on secret knowledge of future naval con- tracts. He hadn't explained, as Smith did, that his brokers had actually paid Smith for the stock.
 Or that 1t wasn't until afterward, when the company acquired naval orders, that Baruch turned back the stock.
 "It looks as if Baruch tried to make you the patsy" someone re- marked to Smith after his appear ance before the munitions com mittee.
 "Well, guess the less said about that, the better," Benny replied. Copyright 1895, NEA Service,
 Inc.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23
GIRL TO FEATURE DANCE ON SKATES
Dorothy Begley to Offer Novelty in IngersOll
 MinStrels Friday

One of the most novel acts ever offered a minstrel audience will be presented as one of the highlights of the annual Clock Shop revue and dance at Buckingham Hall
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23

Charged with theft of an auto mobile, three youths arrested yes- terday afternoon by Officer Victor Fogelstrom of Watertown when found allegedly stripping a stolen car and turned over to Waterbury police, this morning received a continuance to Friday in city court. They were placed under $500 bonds. The three are Vivian Sleath, 19, of Reynolds Bridge; Ray Seh- nal, IF, of 295 Wolcott street; and Henry Byrnes, IT, of 22 Niagara street.
 Detectives Connie Shanahan and Edward McElligott took over the investigation of the case after the three prisoners had been turned over to them. They found that the Der of the lower house from. Dar- fen, will be the other speakers. Lieutenant Governor T. Frank Hayes will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23
'Jungletown' Omitted From Settlers Village

Tho "late settIers'' in "Jun. gletown," tor is it "HOlly- wood"?) in the Golf lots, will not be granted the privilege of placing one of their "mOdcrn" sIlacl<s OF huts on exhibition with the crude houses of the early settlers at "Settlers' Vil- lage" now being assembled in Chase park.
 While it is acknowledged that some of these shacks, made of packing boxes, barrel slaves, and whatever else the junk. man turned his nose un at, would make 8 novel exhibit, 1t is felt that such an "attrac. tion" would not tend to show where Waterbury had made much progress in the past three centuries.
 Therefore, Jungletownites will be obliged to watch the show from the wings along with the builders of some of the city's loftiest structures. For there will he no exhibit of steel, stone, brick and con. crete to represent the present period either.
 Work at "SettIcrs' Village" being developed in Chase park near Highland avenue, is pro- gressing slowly but surely. The 12-foot-widc promenade, pro. yiling visitors to the exposi- tion with a veritabIe "Main street" to walk around on, has been practically completed and is in the form of a huge circle. All the houses will face "Main street" making each as access sfble to visitors as the other. "Settlers' Village" is expected to prove one of the most unique expositions arranged in connection with the celebra. ton which starts officially at Hartford late this week.
 Ruins of Sawley Abbey, nea England, founded 147 by monks of Fountains Abbe re fOr aa1e
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23

Ruins of Sawley, Abbey, near Clitheroe, England, founded in 1147 by monks of Fountains Abbey ere for sale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23
[holns' Appointment
 Occasions Surprise
New Prosecutor on Record as Opposed to Present
 Court Set-Up-Speedy Action No Saving

least for a suitable period after the death of Attorney Neagie.
 The administration, 1t is also claimed by those surprised at the speedy filling of the post of prose- cutor, has been practicing a stric- ter policy of economy in other city offices. There are two "dollar-a- year" assessors, 1t was pointed out, and there are several other posts in the city that have become va cant and to which no one has been appointed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23

On his way to Tokyo from the London preliminary naval conver- sations, Vice-Admiral Isroku Yn- mamoto, the chief Japanese maya; delegate, stopped at Manchuli, Manchuria, to pay his respects to the Japanese who died in Man churia.
Evening star., 1935-03-28
sure. Then I'll tell you the rest,

sure. Then I'll tell you the rest,
Juan-Silva-"
He had turned his back while he
was still speaking. when he heard be-
hind him O rushing and q Hopping
noise, like the beating of wings. and
q little rafting like the sound Of dice
in a box.
He whirled to see Maria with her
hands fastened In the throat of old
Juan SILVA. He was vainly beating
at her face, tearing at her wrists with
his claws, while rs she shook him the
teeth ratified together in his gaping
mouth.
The Kid ran for the struggling pair,
but before he reached the spot, Maria
had jumped back and run from the
room, leaving the old man with his
head fallen on his neck and bloody
froth on hic lips.
He crumpled, small as the body Of
q child, his head resting across his
arms on the table.
The Kid was certain that this was
death. but as he leaned over the body
he heard last faint whisper: "And
the damned shepherds freeze their
feet in the frost outside"
The last thought of Juan-Silva was,
in his grim way, happy one. He be-
gan to slip sidewise In his chair, and
when the Kid Strengthened the body
again, the head fell loosely and dead,
dim eyes looked up at Montana with
an distracted amusement.
And then the Kid thought Of two
things-the carriage which waited
in the patio with the four steaming
white horses, and that singular ges-
ture Of Estrada toward his heart when
| he spoke of the lost emeralds Of Our
Lady Of Guadalupe.
He was instantly at the door in the
corner, and. wrenching it open, he
looked In on Brother Pascual and
Mateo Rubriz. They leaped up at the
sight of him.
II knew!" cried the friar. II told
Mateo that 1t was your work.
knew"
Peace, peace, Pascuall" exclaimed
Rubriz, and he raised his hand to
command the silence, and waited fol
the words OF the Kid.
Evening star., 1935-03-28
4 RApIo.ElRE RoMaNcE eY GVAN Evans

the minds of men-and their tongues
as I do. But-we Try the soft way
first. Shall talk with him?"
"Alone," said the Kid. II could
make an agreement with you-but
alone, -Juan-Silva."
BE careful of him." broke In the
general. This sort Of o grtngo devii,
| If he's cornered, would have the pleas
ure Of killing you before he was killed
himself"
But the old man held up his hand
and smiled at them.
Go into the other room. Show
them the way, Maria. Give them
drinks. My friend. Ell Keed, will talk
with me alcne. Perhaps we shall per-
suade one another to something worth
while"
The general, nervous, glacing over
his shoulder, left the room, shaking
his head as he went. Maria passed 1t
with them and closed the door, her
tray of drinks shivering with . musi-
cal tinkling
"Now?" said Juan-Silva. waiting.
IF I go with them," said Montana,
II 60 to my death. want q price for
that, just as you want a price for my
talking"
what price do you ask9" inquired
the old man.
"Rubriz and Brother Pascual."
Juan-Silva smiled. Eel Keed Is a
good friend" said he. And il they
are set free-if they are sent out Of
the Valley OF the Dead-what will men
say Of me?"
"You are leaving, yourself" an
swered Montana. You have the
money there that rounds out your for
tune"
True" said the old man. But the
valley remains as the source and the
back log of my fortune. 1t must al
ways be cared for tenderly-by me
while I'm here, and by my lieutenants
after me. But If Rubriz and the friar
are set free-then you talk?"
After that can say few more
words to you-and perhaps then can
talk with Estrada. I can tell him ex-
actly where to find the thing he
wants"
Good" murmured Juan-Silva.
| N1dl ld lldu kOkklC AAlVO SAAS AOSAA'
Call Emilio" said Juan-Silva.
She brought q guard instantly to
the farther door.
Get Rubriz and the friar," COM
manded Juan-Silva. KNOCK OF Their
chains and their steel collars, and
bring them here"
The guard opened his eyes. backed
through the doorway. and was gone.
After that, for a long moment
Juan-Silva fingered the fat sides oi
the bags of gold. In his bright eyes
there was more life than ever.
After this long pause there was Z
tapping at the door, and a guard ap'
peared to announce: They are pu'
in the next room, senor. Both o.
them are there"
The Kid stood up from the table
1--WE heard that they're in the mex
room. Let me see them first, to maxi
Evening star., 1935-03-28

"Juan-Silva sits dead in the next
room-a woman was the finish Of
him." said the Kid. In the room be-
yond that sits Estrada, and Lascar
and Mai. Alvarez beside him."
God" murmured Rubriz, has con-
sented to MI my hands! I shall die
happy, today!"
Follow me-" said Montana. IT !
have half the wits Of child. I know
that the second half of the crown OF
emeralds is under the coat of Estrada,
near his heart. Do you hear me,
Mateo? Wipe the killing out Of your
mind. Think, man"
Estrada onlyl" groaned Ruhriz
through his set teeth. LET the others
live, but give me Estrada"
Keep him back, Pascual." said the
Kid-"he's turned into a wild beast
and I'll 60 forward with this myself,
alone"
mol" exclaimed Rubriz. II shall