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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-29
WAR RECORDOF LOCAL VET AIDS IN CITY COURT Case of Mistaken Identity Finally Ended as $50
 Fine Is Imposed
 ONE CHARGE AGAINST
 ACCUSED DISMISSED Owner of Store in Which Liquor Was Found Saves ]. Friend From Rap

Anthony Dimasi, AT, of 92 South Leonard street, ar raigned before Judge John F. McGrath on liquor law viola tion charges in city court to- day after vice squad patrol men had strengthened out an unusual tangle in regard to identity, was fined $50 and costs on one count and given a suspended sentence on another. DimaSi, a World War veteran and WPA worker, was arrested by Patrolrnan Fred Hickey and Patrick Hobart of the vice squad, several days after raid, September 12, in which another man had claimed proprietorship of the establishment in which both were found.
 Patrolman Hickey said several men, among them Dimasi, had been found at the South Leonard street place at the time of the raid, in a rear room which led directly off two stores. All were playing cards, the officer testified, and a number of glasses which had ostensibly con- tained liquor Or wine were on the tables in the room. In one of the stores, police found approximately 10 gallons of wine and small qual1- tity of liquor.
 Didn't Identify Himself
 Although Dimasi was in the room
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-29
PRINCE CARLOS OF
 BOURBON KILLED
Died at Battle of Nom; l; Was Popular Royalist
 in Spain

Seville, Sept. 29.-(UP)-Prince Carlos of Bourbon and Orleans was killed in the Spanish civil war fighting, 1t was learned here at the rebel southern headquarters today.
 Prince Carlos was killed in the Battle of Monn, near Eibar, preced- ing the capture of Eibar in north eastern Spain's Basque country.
 He was a frequent visitor in &c., vile before the war began, and was popular here even after the custer of former King Alfonso XIII and the start of the republic.
 The Prince was related to the royal family of Spain and to the late Prince Alfonso Carlos Von Bourbon, Carlist pretender to the throne at Madrid who died earlier today of fatal injuries suffered wher the 85-year old nobleman was run down by an Austrian army car in Vienna yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-29

At the time of the survey by the charter commission auditors there were 174 privates in the fire depart ment. Since then, by resignations, discharges, deaths and retirementS, the total has been cut to 148, the present day figure.
 30 Applications
 Tn the last five months approxi- mateIy fifty applications for mem- bership on the fire department have been received by the commissioners. They have all been filed but no ac- ton taken. Many have been wonder ing why they did not hear any. more about their applications. Many more are no doubt contemplating fil- ing applications for the fire force.
 Today's definite information shows that the administration, while 1t contemplates 8 big shakeup in the officers of the department soon, does not intend to increase the number of privates.
 Economy Is Byword
 Mayor Hayes is adhering strictly to the economy rule and, therefore, following a perrsal of the survey of the efstwhile charter commission, has decided, and has been supported by other members of his adminis- tration in the decision that the present to total of 148 men is suf- ficient to meet the demands of the underwriters and the public in gen. eral. Waterbury's fire insurance rate at the present time is one of the lowest in New England and this fact, also, shows that this city is adequately protected, it is claimed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-29
PERPETRATOR OF. HOAX TALE DIES
Mrs. Julia B. Smith Be- lieved Not Seriously In-
 jured in Shooting

Bridgeport, Conn, Sept. 29.-(UP) Mrs. Julia B. Smith, 72, wealthy social leader and lecturer who ad- mitted shooting herself in the chest after first reporting to police she had been wounded by prowler. died early today.
 Police said she had fired three bullets into her body. A serious turn in her condition occurred last night and she was removed to a hospital.
 She was the widow of Wilber Brooks Smith, world traveller and steel magnate, who died nine years ago.
 Mrs. Smith, alone is her home Sunday night, was found slumped in a rocking chair in her sitting room by Mrs. Otto Anderson, a housekeeper, who had been visit- at Stratford. Police were called and told that negro burglar had entered Mrs. Smiths bedroom, de. Inanded her jewels and when re- fused shot heS. s..,,,.......s,,.s..,,, Yesterday, according to Lieuten- ant James Bray, Mrs. Smith said her story was . hoax and that sne obtained the gun from 6 dresser drawer, sat in the rocking chair and pointed it at her chest. Then, she said, her mind became 8 blank and she could not remember hav- ing pulled the trigger.
 Bray said five shots were fired, two of which went wild. One of the three that took effect passed through her body.
 Her condition was not considered serious at first and she remained home under the care of her personal physician.
 Mrs. Smith was the former Julia Billings, a descendant of Richard Huxbell, the first, who came to America from ETngland March 2, 1647.
 Like her late husband, she was interested in travel and literature. In 1884 she completed her 38th trip to Europe, and lectured widely on her experiences.
 She was charter member of the Mary Silliman chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. and a member of the Connecticut Society of Colonial Danes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-29
PLANT COLLAPSE
 WILL BE RETOLD
National Financiers to Tell Why AmOskeag Busi-
 ness Went to Pieces
By HOMER JENKS United Press Stan Correspondent)

! kOu1SCU 1EcoS 0SAA OVILCSpO4OeutJ Manchester, N. H., Sept. 29-(UP) Nationally y-known financiers will gather here tomorrow to tell the story of the financial collapse of the Amoskeag cotton Textile busi- ness, once the largest of its kind in the world.
 A federal court already has or dered liquidation of the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company, but the Sabath congressional committee called a public inquiry in an effort to sustain charges that manipula- tions of insiders" cost investors in the manufacturing company and its parent holding firm, the Amoskeag Company, $50.000000 in nine years. Hearings will begin tomorrow at 10 a. m. (E.S.T) in superior court through Friday, resuming Monday for possibly two days in federal court at Boston.
 Fourteen officers, including Char les Francis Adams, former secretary of the navy, of both defunct Amos keag Companies have been sum- moned as witnesses. They are: Amoskeag Manufacturing Com pany-President, William Dexter of Boston; treasurer, Frederic o. Du- maine, of Boston; assistant treasur- CT, Frederic o. Dumaine, Jr., of Boston; secretary, H. E. Rauch of Boston; trustees, Charles Francis Adams, William Dexter, Frederic 0. Dumaine, Frederic 0. Dumaine, Jr., George P. Gardner, c. Peabody Gar ner, Jr., Robert e. Stone, Frank J. Sulliway and William 0. Endicott, all of Boston, Frank P. Carpenter of Manchester and Russell B. Low of Fitchburg.
 Amoskeag Company - President, George F. Gardner of Boston; treasurer, Frederic c. Dumaine of Boston; secretary, H. E. Rauch of Boston. Trustees were the same as those of the Manufacturing Com pany with, the addition of Charles E. Cotting and William Amory, both of Boston.
 Rep. Adolph J. Sabath of Illinois, chairman of the congressional com mittee to investigate b0ndholders' reorganization, will preside at the hearing. The case will be presented by Peter c. Boree, chief counsel. Recommendations of the cofnnit- tee will be made the basis of legis- lation to prevent future losses by bondholders. In addition, a steno- graphic report of the public hear- ings will be made available to the U. s. attorney-general'S office for possible court action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-29
WEST COAST SEA
 TIE-UP THREATENS

Washington, Sept. 29-(UP)- The newly created maritime com- mission acted today in an effort to prevent a maritime tieup on the west coast by asking that working contracts, which expire at midnight tomorrow be extended for 60 days.
 Tn telegrans to west coast ship pers and union officials. the com- mission asked for the extension of the working contracts so that gov- ernment departments may make an investigatoin in an effort to aid in reaching an amicabie settlement of the situation.
 The commissions eleventh hour action came as reports from the west coast indicated grave fears that q tieup in shipping was inrnin- ent. Maritime unions and ship pers have been unable to agree upon terms Of an extension of present working agteementa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-29
 Looks Like Last Stand as Rebels Take Time to Prepare Final Charge MADRID IS FEARFUL
 OF COMING EVENTS 1000 Bombs Dropped in Mass Attack-Rebels
 Raid Malaga
BY LOUIS F. KEEMBLE

6x LUD1S F. AEEM6AE q United Press Staff COrrespondent)
 The Madrid government forces, routed from Toledo, farmed their lines a few miles east of there today for a des- perate attempt to turn back the insurgents from Madrid.
 It was an apparent last stand and the rebels have every chance of driving the. loyaliSts back and marching into Madrid on the one side, while cutting the capitals rail coumuni- cations to the coast on the other.
 The loss of Toledo is severe blow to the loyalists. It was their main source of munitions. Thd jubilant rebels were in no hurry carefully consolidating their lines and having no intention of advance ing so rapidly that their vanguard could be cut off from the rear and annihilated.
 No Advance Seen
 In the action along the Madrid highway yesterday and today, the rebels made no appreciable advance but did stand against a furious loyal- ist counter-attack.
 Madrid was plainly apprehensive. government communiques made the most of such military successes as
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-29
JUDGES MEET TO DISCUSS PROBE?
Session Rumored in Elm City Yesterday; County
 Lawyers Scrutinized

Reports that special meeting of superior court judges of the state, held yesterday at New Haven, was called to discuss certain phases of the current investigation of New Haven County lawyers remained without official verification today. It was said at New Haven that the unscheduled session had been called to consider "new and startling de- velopments" in the current probe.
 The session got underway at the Graduates Club, New Haven, late yesterday morning and lasted for several hours. Chief Justice Will liam M. Maltbie of the state su- preme court of errors was quoted as saying that he had come to New Haven to confer with some of the judges"
 Trial of two New Haven lawyers on charges of unethical practices began in New Haven last week and is still underway. Several others have been tried already.
 Though investigators worked in this city for some months, no local attorneys have yet been cited. In Meriden, a state referee held several hearings and took testimony from number of witnesses.
 It is believed that when the New Haven investigation has been com pleted, the center of the investiga- ton will be shifted to Waterbury. The probe, called for by Chief Jus tice Maltbie, has been in charge of Chief Investigator John A. McArdle, of Boston.
 One of the investigators has been arrested on charges of bribing @ witness to testify against one of the lawyers cited in the probe and is now facing trial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-29
FEDERAL AGENTS
 TO PUSH! DRIVE.
State Clean-Up in Illicit Liquor Narcotics Traf-
 fife Assured
JOHN c. w1NANT

Hartford, Conn.,, Sept. 29-(UP)- Federal alcohol tax unit agents con- tinued their cleanup drive in Con- necticut today with B persons al- ready arrested and seven illegal stills seized.
 Coinciding with a nationwide campaign against the illicit liquor trade, agents directed by Joseph c. OKane, head of the federal tax unit in this state, seized stills at New Britain, Bridgeport, Waterbury and Watertown.
 Possession of non-tax paid alcohol caused arrest of IS persons at Bridgeport, Ansonia, Hartford and Derby. A man was arrested at New Haven for selling without license.
 O'Kane said the g would be ar- raigned before a U. s. commissioner Thursday.
 At Hartford 12 places were raided and six arrests made. Two faced immediate government prosecution.
 Altogether, OKane said, about 1900 gallons of mash, 108 gallons of distilled spirits and one automo- bile were confiscated. Municipal po- lice aided in the roundup.
 Agents discovered a lOo-gallor still at Waterbury, confiscated SC gallons of alcohol and arrested An ftUrio Mararlci. ia' 's
 At New Britain. Louis Santos was arrested and g 15-gallon still seized.
 O,Kane said three other stills, one of 100-gallon capacity and the others of 50-gallonS each, were taken at New Britain.
 At Bridgeport, agents arrested Michelina Feola, 34, when they found completely equipped 50- gallon still in her home. About 300 gallons of mash and 30 gallons of finished alcohol were taken.
 A narcotics drive also was planned in the state but details were not immediately available.
 Boston, Sept. 29- (UP) Five more arrests were expected to be made by U. s. treasury department agents today increasing to 13 the number of suspects held hereabouts in connection with the nationwide drive against the narcotic traf1ic.
 Agents working secretly under the direction of William E. Clark ar. rested eight alleged violators yes- terday. All names were withheld.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-29
KRASOW TO HEAR Z LIQUOR GASES Man Seized in Federal Raid Yesterday; Woman
 Arrested Saturday

A Waterburian arrested last night as agents of the federal alcohol tax unit in Connecticut began 8 con- certed and apparently carefully planned drive on alleged liquor law violators was to be given a hearing this afternoon before U. s. Com missioner Harry Krasow. Also scheduled for arraignment before Commissioner Krasow was an Oak vile woman tried on liquor law violation ch,,---es in Watertown last night and subsequently, taken into custody by federal agents.
 Observers see in the widespread I lids which last night and yester- day afternoon netted 23 persons in the state and IA stills. the begin ming of campaign instituted along much the same lines as that which during Augu:. and early this month resulted in ..-.le smashing of huge vice syndicate reaching into Con- necticut and two other states.
 Pacing a charge of possession of an illegal still is Antonio Magaraci, arrested by four federal men and
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-29
SIMS BURIAL TO
 BE ON THURSDAY
Full Naval Honors to Be Given Retired Rear Ad-
 rlliral, Who Disliked Sea

Boston, Sept. 29.-(UP)--Naval funeral services for Rear Admiral William Snowden Sims, retired commander of the U. s. naval forces in European waters during the World War, will be held at Wash ington, D. O., Thursday. Burial will be in Arlington National ceme- tery.
 Sims, who once said he never liked going to sea-" died at his Back Bay home last night after a heart collapse suffered Sunday. He would have been 78 Oct. IS. After A years in the navy, he retired in 1922 at the age of .64.
 Though i'll since an operation he underwent here last June, the aged admiral apparently was recovering when he suffered the relapse. Mem- bers of the family attributed the heart collapse to weakness result ing from the operation coupled with advanced age.
 At the bedside when he died were his wife, the former Anne Hitch- cock. daughter of the late Secretary of Interior Ethan Allen Hitchcock. and their five children, William s. IT., Ethan A. IF. Sims, Mrs. Robert Fiske, Mrs. Robert Hopkins and Mrs. Robert Hopkins and MrA Et- ting Morrison.
 For the past eight years Sims had
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-29
l7 PHONES SHOULD GIVE HIM SERVICE
Thomas Manville Incensed at Company Out
 Riot Squads

New Rochelle, N. r., Sept. 29 = (UP)-There was trouble again to- day at the Thomas F. Manville, Jr., estate but it was telephone trouble. not wife trouble.
 Seventeen telephones in one house entities a man to flawless service, Manyille argued, especially when he has "sWell" news for the newspapers.
 But when a telephone operator giggles and can't get any num- berS, that's too much," the asbestos heir told the New York city bomb squad and two police radio patrols from suburban cities whom he sum- moned last night.
 Tive got IT telephones in this house." he said. Some months my telephone bills are as much as $40O. But now can't get any serv- Ice and all I do get are insults. Sure. I'm mad"
 The much-wedded playboy said he had some ''swell" news he want ed published in the New York papers, but when he tried to call them the operators ';just srickered." l"
 ."Then a man talked to me and insulted me-" he said. .'He told me: oh, so you're . wise guy. huh?"'
 This turned out to be the last straw. Manville screamed an emer- gency call to the New York bomb squad and they notified the New Rochelle and Mamaroneck police.
 Between words with no uncertain meanings directed at the telephone company police found out that fsanyille's news" was about his sister, Lorraine Manville. who is in London. Manville said she Is going re-marry Camille Aldo. wealthy Argentins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-29
MRS. COSTELLO TO
 HAVE NEW HOME

Peabody, Mass, Sept. 29-(UP)- Mrs. Jessie Burnett Costello, attrac- tive widow acquitted three years ago of 8 charge of murdering her hus- band, Fire Captain William J. Cos tello, 500 n will move from the house where he died to new home across the street.
 Denying a rumored romance, Mrs. Costello said she would occupy her new house with her three children.
 It had been rumored that she was to be evicted from her home fol- lowing foreclosure of $6200 mort gage but Mrs. Costello said she had permission to emarin there un- til the new dwelling was ready for occupancy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-29
MILK AREA SET

Hartford, Conn.,, Sept. 29 -UP)-A special milk marketing area, the first in the state, was established today in Windham and New London counties by State Milk Administrator s. Nc Lean Buckingham to cor rect ''the disorganized con- dition of the milk markets in that section"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-29
SMEAR OLD
 FARMER DIES

Taunton, Mass. Sept. 29- (UP)-- Charles Williams, Sl-year-old Digh- ton farmer, died at hospital to- day of injuries suffered last night when struck by an automobile| while walking along the Taunton> Providence highway in Dighton.
 William suffered a skull fracture and his right arm had been ampu- tated. Philip Robbinsn of 37 Pearl street, Brockton. the driver, was not held.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-29
PoPE To RETURsg

Vatican City. sepjt. 2o. CUP)-- Pope Plus intends, barring unfore- seen circumstances, to leave his summer home at Castel Gandolfo tomorrow afternoon and return to the Vatican by automobile, Vatican
 oficials said today .'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-29
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Sept. 2s (UP)--Gcv@ ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year to Sept. 16ths as compared with year ago: This Year Expenses Last Year $1,603,S63,557.SO $1,S05, ,480,3T9.2B
 Receipts
 $1.105,15O.sss.10 sss1,sO4. .sS1.1x $4ss, s,21s, ,1ss.7o ss2s, ,575.ssS.i7
 Cash Balance K 0s,s9s,17s.s3 $I,8IT,e79.s6s.0e
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-29
AIR RECORD FALLS

London, Sept. 29-(UP) An official announcement today credited Squadron Leader F. D. R. Swain of the Royal Air force with having set a world record altitude flight of 49,967 feet, bettering the old rec ord of 4S,69S feet by 1,269 feet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-29
ssO ARRESTED

Washington, Sept. 2s. (UP)-The treasury's nationwide law enforce ment drive today had netted 990 arrests and officials predicted the total might be nearly 1000 before the end tomorrow night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-29
Fire Dept. Changes Will Afect Few
No Increase in Number of Privates Will Be Made When Officers Are Shifted Total of I48, Present Day
 Figure, tO Remain Same Advocated in 103O

With several changes in the local fire department being considered involving the post of chief and high offices under him. it learned today from reliable that increase in the number of prvates to fill the vacancies caused by promotions contemplated by the adins traton At the present time exclusive of the Hnemen, there 148 prvates This is the total recommended in 1880 by the charter commission experts
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-29
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LEGION GUILTY

Detroit, Sept. 29-(UP) Seven members of the Black Legion today were found guilty of first degree murder in the vigilante staying of Charles A. Poole, last May 12. Two were guilty of second degree murder. One was acquitted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-29
DEVALUATION o. K.

Paris, Sept. 29-UP)- The senate finance commits sion today approved the de- valuation program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-29
LoyaIists Are Fighting Hard .ToRecoupLoss'
CONVENTIONS TO BE OVER TONIGHT
Democrats Harmonious !; G. 0. P. to Name Wil-
 liam F. Bleakley

New York, Sept. 29-(UP)-Re- publicans and democrats end their state conventions today.
 The democrats, meeting harmoni- ously in Syracuse, will renominate Governor Herbert H. Lehman and all other state ofdce holders.
 In Albany, the republicans, smoothing out factional differences, probably will nominate State Su- preme Court Justice William F. Bleakley of Westchester county as their gubernatoriul candidate.
 Senator Robert F. Wagner sounded the keynote for the democrats last night.
 At the same time, the republicans were rallied by Colonel Frank Knox, their vice presidential candidate.
 President Roosevelt will open his official campaign at the close of the democratic state convention to- night.
 Albany, N. Y, Sept. 29-(UP)- Opposition to the gubernatorial candidacy of William F. Bleakley seemed to be crumbling today as the republican state convention pre- pared to nominate an entire state ticket.
 Some observers expected Bleak ley's nomination on the first ballot and the candidate made plans, if nominated, to go immediately be- fore the convention with his speech of acceptance.
 Frank Knox, republican vice pres- idential nominee, shared honors with District Attorney Martin w. Littleton of Nassau county. They. addressed the convention and the radio audience last night.
 Knox's speech of two hours was slashing attack on President Roosevelt, Governor Herbert H. Lehman and the New Deal.
 When the present administration is overwhelmingly retired in No- vember," he said, "the credit for the republican victory should go to the administration itself for they have put themselves out. a., we are going to restore orderly government in America. And when (Continued on Page 4.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-29
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Evening star., 1936-11-18
SUES AGAIN TO HALT
SECURITY TAXATION
Plaintiff in Railroad Case Headed
for Supreme Court Test, In
stitutes New Action.

By the Associated Press.
BOSTON, November 18.-George p.
Davis of Waltham, stockholder in the
Edison Electric Illuminating Co., went
to court yesterday to prevent pay
ment by the Edison company of the
Federal social security tax.
He petitioned the United States
District Court here for an injunction
Evening star., 1936-11-18

Tax From 2 to z Cents.
Gasoline taxes in the several States
range from 2 cents TO z cents a gallon.
Evening star., 1936-11-18

secretary of the Federal Committee
on Apprentice Training.
Speaking on the youth guidance
program Of the Y. M. c. A., Patterson
said "all too many young people
fritter away the most important years
of their life in typical youth labor
Jobs which lead nowhere"
He stressed the Importance OF Sc
curing accurate information on the
trends of skilled occupations and Of
then exercising the utmost ingenuity
and resourcefulness in seeking or
creating employment. "Too many"
he declared, sit back and wait for
work to come TO them"
Patterson pointed out that the
building trades and metal trades,