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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-17
RUSSIA READY TO
 FIGHT ANYBODY

Moscow, Sept. 17-(UP)-Russia will carry to enemy territory any war in which 1t is attacked, Com raissar of War Klementi Voroshilov, said today in speech to the people of Kiev.
 Repeating his warning of the danger of war and an attack on the Ukraine and White Russia, Voroshilov said that the army, the workers, the people generally must so organize their defense that they will beat an attacker on its own territory and leave lesson even to grandchildren of the attackers never to make war on Russia.
 He said that it was planned to beat back at once onto enemy soil any attack in order to prevent the great destruction which the terrors of modern war would mean to home areas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-17
Eighteen Drivers Summoned to Hearing
ERNEST D. SIMONS
 DIES IN CHESHIRE
Former Local Resident and IndustriaIist to Be
 Buried Saturday

Ernest D. Simons, well known member of manufacturing and in- dustrial circles, died this morning at his home on Main street Cheshire. He was native of Union- vile, Conn, and was the son of Darwin E. and Lavina Decker Simons. MT. Sirnons was a former resident of this city but had been a resident of Cheshire for over l5 years.
 He had been associated with the Scovill Manufacturing Company for 32 years in the capacity of Fastener Superintendent. Previous to his af- filiation with the Scovill Company he was in business for himself starting the American Button Company at 70 Morris avenue, New Jersey. The fastener department of the Scovill Company grew quick " from the Button department into its present fastener business. The patents on glove fasteners and other buttons which Mir. SiInons designed has reached the mark of over thirty which placed MT. Simons in the rank of Fastener Expert of which fact the Scovill Company has been justly proud.
 MT. Simons is survived by his wife, Eva Minor Simons; one daugh- ter, Hazel s. Martin; one grand- daughter, Lila s. Martin; one sis- | teri Mrs. .J Frederick Wright of New Haven and two nephews, Pro- lessor Donald D. Wright of New York and Frederick Simons of this city.
 The funeral will be held from the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. MT. Bainton of ficiating. Burial will be in St. Peters cemetery, Cheshire. Friends may call at the funeral home Fri day afternoon from 2 to { o'clock and in the evening from 2 to g.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-17

Order of Moose, on the activities and benefits at Moosehaven and Mooseheart, national institutions run by the order for the benefit of the aged and for orphahn chil- dren.
 The speaker has been a member of the order for the past 26 years and as secretary has charge of all work which is done throughout the New England states, New York, New Jersey, Delaware. Maryland, Virginia. Dis- trict of Columbia and in Canada.
 Following the talk last night, which was accompanied by mov- ing pictures, he invited all pres- ent to witness the public initia- ton of a large class of candidates which will take place at the lodge rooms here on Grand street on October 23. Emil Dahl, is one of the many prominent members of the local lodge making the necessary arrangements for the ceremonies,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-17
PARTY NOMINEES
 EXPECTED HERE
Jeffersonian Club Receives Assurances of Large At-
 tendance at Outing

Many leaders of the democratic party in Connecticut have informed the local Jeffersonian club that they will be present In Waterbury 6atur- day afternoon and will participate in the monster outing and rally at Lake 2uassapaug. The Jefferson ian club is sponsoring the event and will be honored by the presence of two democrats of national promi- hence, Congressnnan Matthew j.. Merritt of New York and Assistant .. S. Attorney General David V. Ca- hill.
 Superintendent of Police William J. Roach informed Henry J. Lough- rain, president of the Jeffersonian club, that he will name the special police escort for Congressman Mer- ritt and Attorney Cahill Saturday. The two national leaders will arrive Sunday morning at the local rail- road station and will be escorted to The Eltor for luncheon. Lieute- nant- Governor Frank Hayes and State Chairman J. Francis Smith will be among the state leaders present at the Elton function.
 From there the guests of honor will be driven to Lake Quassapaug. Several thousands of persons are expected to be at the lake resort for the monster rally and outing. Arrangements have been made with the Connecticut company for Q twenty-five cent round trip fare. It was announced today that the Jef- fersonian club quarters at 10 Bank street will be open this evening, to- morrow night and Saturday up to noon hour to receive returns from the various committee workers seeking to make the gathering one of the outstanding democratic af- fairs of the present campaign.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-17
Joint Meeting

The special meetings of the Italian Brotherhood and Duce societies, both units of the local Italian American Federation of Societies and Clubs, will be held at Liberty hall tomorrow night.
 Both societies expect to approve 8 large number of applications for new members. Plans for the participation in the coming Co., lumbus day celebration will also be discussed.
 In line with the renewed activ- ities of the federation both the Italian Brotherhood and the Duce society will have prominent mem bers of the federation address the groups. After the meeting re- treatments will be served at the brotherhood meeting. Stephen Matarazzo will have charge of the refreshment committee assisted by Donate Guerrero and other mem bers.
 The Italian Brotherhood, ex- elusive of the Italian Sisterhood, has Q membership of about 400. The Duce though only about a year old, has a membership of over 100.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-17

Rotarians from every city and town in Connecticut will gather for the dinner on Tuesday even- ing, September 22, at 6:3O, at 6:30, at Wilcox's Restaurant, Savin Rock, West Haven, to honor Paul Harris, the Founder and Presi- dent Emeritus of Rotary Interna- tional, who will be the principal speaker on this occasion.
 The New Haven Rotary Club is sponsoring the dinner, with Fred DaRless in charge of the music; Don Adams, past presi- dent of Rotary International, Toastmaster, and Governor Cross, Mayor Murphy, of New Haven, First Selectman Chairman, of West Haven, and Ed Gilbert, president of the New Haven Club, extend ing official welcomes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-17
Several Local Men Facing Charges On
 Careless Driving
Deputy Motor Vehicle Commissioner to Preside al Hearings Here Next Thursday Fatal Accidents
 Listed in Official Docket Announced

Eighteen drivers will appear Thursday at the city court room for hearings by the motor vehicle de- partmert. Following Is the list:
 Hans Behr, 1o Mitchell avenue, motor vehicle record; Kenneth c, Lewis, Southbury, motor vehicle record; John Casely, IA State street, motor vehicle record: Frank Slomo- witz; 7lT Cooke street, accident; Edward Mehmel, Jr. Plantsville, complaint, operating under the in- fluence.
 Felix Ponistowski, 45 Cherry street, Torrington, complaint, operating after drinking: Peter versallona, 36 Chatfield avenue, reckless driving; Steve Kecskes, 64 Spring street, Union City, operating under the influence: John Stukshis, Jr., Hun- gerford avenue, Oakville, complaint
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-17
CITY TO SELL ANTIQUE

Salem, Ore. (UP) --Salem has an old horse-drawn steam ire engine Tor sale. At a council meeting here recently. Lincoln L. Doney offered the city 4i03.50 for the old vehicle which has been stored in the city barns for years. With an eye to business. councilmen declined Don- ey's offer. Thinking they could get more for 1t, they moved that bids be requested.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-17

reckless driving; Metcaire Caouette, 25 Highland avenue, complaint, negligent. >
 Lewis H. Hart, Jr. sS Palmer street, Torrington, operating under the influence; John Alenckis, % Charles street, operating under the fluence; Paul Maher, 126 Dikeman street, fatal accident; Klias Thom- as, lse Wolcott street, fatal &C., cident; George Fl. Krell, 2S Carroll street, Naugatuck, complaint, reck- less driving; Cesare Orlandoni, 45 Oak street, complaint, reckless driv- ing; William Phelan, s43 East Mair, street, consider elimination of fi- nancial responsibility requirement, Joseph Marciano, 68 Funston ave- nue, iTorrington, consider elimina- ton of financial responsibility, evading responsibility.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-17
Compensation Agreements

The following compensation agreements, In which payments will be made weekly during dis ability, were filed today:
 James Swano O., Seymour, and John Laboucki, Seymour, finger injury, $S.75, beginning Aug. 20.
 Mattatuck Mfg. Co. and Rene L. Cabana, 9S Southmayd road, hernia, S10.5l, beginning Aug. 2S.
 Darcey Transportation Co. and John Cavsnna, left elbow injury, $2O.45, beginning Aug. IB.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-17
FRATERNAL NEWS-,-
Santa Maria Circle

Five new applications were re- ceived and acted upon and Q class of four new candidates was in- itiated last night at Q meeting of Santa Maria Circle, National Daughters of Isabella, tn Hiber- niaYf hall on East Main street. Mrs. Margaret Greaney, presi- dent, was in charge of the meet ing.
 The first meeting of the drill team will be held next Monday evening at Hibernian hall at s:30 o'clock. The study club will meet at the home of Mrs. George Mil- Ter of Griggs street on Septem- Der 24 at e:30 o'clock, at which time Mrs. Suzanne Drufa will present a reading.
 Under the chairmanship of Mrs. Dorothy Dunn, who will be assist ed by Mrs. Suzanne Drufa and Mrs. Mary Quilter, c new drama tic association was organized last evening. A special meeting of the club will be called for Sept. go, at which time the initiatory degree will be given to the five candidates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-17
Former Mayor Chosen
 For Grand Jury Duty
Three Prominent Local Citizens to Hear Evidence in
 EIitch-tiike Murder Case in New Haven

Former Mayor William B. Sand land and Attorney Walter E. Mona gan of this city, and Attorney John F. McDonough of Naugatuck have been named to serve on the grand jury which will convene next Tues day in New Haven to hear evidence against Edward Abel, IS, alleged hitch -hike slayer of Charlt |; Ludlow,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-17
Villa Maria

Mrs. Ida Pelletier was selected as chairman in charge of ar- arrangements for the annual din- ner-dalace which will be given by Villa Maria lodge on November ', it was announced at Q meet Ing of the group held last even- ing at the home of Miss Cecile Rochon.
 The rest of the members of the committee are as follows: Mrs. Lianette Johnson, Miss Marie Le- Blanc, Miss Rochon, Mrs. Grace LaVigne, Miss Camille Frechette, Miss Maria Carpenter, Miss Rita Carpenter, Miss Bernadette Grandpre, Mrs. V. Dionne, Miss Yvette LaVallee and Miss Yvonne O'Brien.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-17
INTELLIGENCE LAG SET AT sS

London-(UP)-"A man of 40 has no more intelligence than a boy of l4," said Dr. Thomas Wright, head master of Coatbridge school, Lan- arkshire, in an address to the City of London Education Summer school. Growth of intelligence ceases at the age of 14. he said, and intelligence begins to decline at 35.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-17
Walter WiIicIHeu O. BrOadzedy
This Is Ne.flIU York!

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-17
Caratina

A social was given Tuesday evening by the Women's Auxili- ary of the Caratina e Gonna zionuale society under the direc- ton of Mrs. Helene Summa. The affair wa sheld at Moose hall. Plans for participation in the Columbus day celebration will be discussed at the next meeting of the group whchi will take place on September %.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-17
LA. Auxiliary

The first fall meeting of the Irish-American society auxiliary will take place this evening at the state arImory on Field street at 8 o'clock. All members are re- queSted to be present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-17
Pride of The Valley

President Frederick A. Gilhepsy took charge of the first fall meet ing of Pride of Valley lodge. Man chester Unity, in Engineers hall last evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-17

One of the rules which Gather inc the Great had printed on cards placed on the dining table was: "Noblemen are forbidden to strike their wives in company"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-17

The most bulky of carnivores, the Kodiak bear, attains the larg- est size of all known bears, Some of the intermediate species weigh as much as 1900 pounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-17

The British army had only 397 deserti0ris during 1883, as compared with 666 in 1924.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-17
L. o. o. M.

More than 200 persons were present at the Crosby high school auditorium last evening to hear a talk by Harry Jeffers, deputy supreme secretary of the Loyal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-17

Even if you are Born Decorator home furnish ing counseors be big help to you. They will sup ply new ideas or help you interpret your in any problem of furnishing or decorating your home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-17

The delicious apple butter sandwiches nickel the apple 4h Street and Broadway French Casino where thigh the limit Real cocoanut milk few blocks south
 City Hall Park which isn't Nathan at abecaue sculptor what he looked like Faia e who heces certain eeds and people Columbus Circle And cusses like Bowey roughnecE when
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-10
Both Sides Offer Telling Arguments As Mine Strike Threatens England;
 Bronner AnaLyzes Vexing Problem

they granted the mems demands, 1t would mean somewhere between 9l0O, ,000, 900 and 4l50,000, 900 more in wages per annum and that the industry simply cannot support such c burden.
 Here is the case for the men: Since the strike of 1928, their wages have been based upon prices at which coal is sold ct the pithead. But in any case they are given Q minimum wage, called Q "subsist. ence wage" In Wales this averages about $l.o7 Q shift. The average working week has been about A shifts.
 By the time the various compul- sorry insurance premiums and the rent for Q dwelling are deducted, this leaves Q miner about &6.26 a week with which to feed and clothe his family, In 1920 the average yearly wage of miners was $lll5. To-day 1t is e576. Yet to-day, with mechanical appliances, he cuts 50 per cent more coal than in 1920. TRICKERY IS CHARGED
 Leaders of the miners admit that many coal mining companies show a very small yearly profit, but they contend that part of this is due to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-10

not carry T0O,OOO strikers and their families very far or very long.
 The men are asking for an in. crease of 50 cents . shift for adult miners and 26 cents for youths. The strike is set for Jan. 21. Pre- mier Baldwin will have before him the arguments for both sides. Briefly, they are as follows:
 The coal mine owners say their industry is one of the depressed trades. So far as Great Britain is concerned, this is due partially to world depression.
 British industries have been us. ing less coal. So have the railways, with fewer trains.
 Another important factor is the decline in coal export. Partly this is also due to world depression. And Norway, Italy, Switzerland, and other countries have greatly devel- oped water power for manufacture of electricity and thereby cut down their coal needs.
 Another contributory factor is the rise of Poland as Q coal exporter, underselling Britain in Italy, Scan. dnavia, and the Baltic states. CAN'T PAY, SAY OWNERS
 The coal mine owners claim if
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-10

jugglery.
 Prices of coal sold at the pithead in 1884, compared with 1924, have decreased from $l.50 to 41.75 Q ton. And that is where the miners say the trickery comes in.
 They say some of the big mining companies are parts of Q combine, one part mining the coal, the other selling 1t.
 The mining part sells the coal to the selling part at a very low charge, and shows a very small profit. It is the selling and dis tributing part which makes the money, they claim.
 The mining company may show that 1t sells its coal ct @ Q ton ct the pithead. Therefore, 1t pay its miners the minimum wage. But the selling company may sell the coal for @ to $6 a ton.
 The men claim to have figures showing that the profits of many companies have risen by 50 per cent in the last few years. Lastly, the men say the complaint about loss of foreign trade is only partly true. as only about one-fifth of the coal mined is sold abroad.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-10
By MILTON BRONNER

IKA Service Stan Correspondent
 London, Jan. l0-prime Minister Innicy Baldwin has found right on
 doorstep Britain's eternal coal
 .ning problem.
 Fear in, year out, for the last sarter century. British public and Government have not been able to
 Fket the coal mine case.
 Often there have been strikes, H'Se most formidable of which, in 116, led to the nationwide strike fn ail industries, tying up the coun- Szy badly for 10 days. Then, too, me Government has subsidized the toal companies 90 that prices of aael could be kept down at the &anae time that wages of the min- &rB could be sent up.
 Extensive Investigations have been made and enormous reports printed, but no real solution found. WANT WAGE BOOST
 The result is that, by a vote of N2 per cent against 2 per cent, the &inionized miners of Great Britain have voted for Q strike. This, de- &pite the fact that their treasury &las scant $5,000, 900, which would
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-10
IS ! MOURNING STAR
Private Funeral Services for John Gilbert Will Be
 Held Tomorrow

Hollywood, Jan. 10.-tUp) -The body of Johin Gilbert lay on mor- sluary slab today while the movie ROers and the movie capital mourn god the death of one of the last of fthe silent screens great matinee idols. His friends will bid the happy. -lucky doughboy of "The ADig Parade" the final farewell ct
 prtvate funeral services tomorrow 1ncrning.
 Gilbert died yesterday from a &udden heart attack. He was 3s mnd had been planning another screen comeback, this one in Eng Hand.
 \ Gilbert dated his success in mos ssion pictures to the early 20's when she played the title role in Cameo skirby," the story of a Mississippi riyer gambler.
 No Real Life Happiness
 On the screen . romantic, suc- scessful lover, Gilbert in actual life eWas unable to achieve happiness in @any of his four marriages. \ His first short-lived romance was #Wikil Olivia Burwell, whom he mar. triel in 1917 when he was an extra. Unable to live on oilberts rneager ssalary, she went home and divorced shim in 1922
 1 By that time, Gilbert had achiev. 4ed some success as Q screen lover land c year later married Leatrice MJcy. Q picture star. Tn 1024 they nwere divorced. A daughter was sborn to them.
 During the next five years oil. abert remained Q bachelor. A series Scf highly successful films, headed .by Srhe Big Parade" "The Merry ~Widow." "Flcsh and the Devil" and ss'Love," brought him wealth and the Elaboration of millions of women. Stars With Greta Garb0
 It was during this period that he &and oreta Garbo were co.Starred sand were reported in love.
 Although Gilbert never discussed shis romance with darbo, friends *said they actually motored to n Snearby "0retna Green" to be mar aried only to have Miss 0arbo 9change her mind.
 @ After the Garbo romance cooled, Gilbert became interested in Ina #ciaire, stage star. and they were z @married in 1929. It ended In divorce
 in 1881.
 A month after this decree became z final fin lo32, Gilbert married Vir. \ ginia Bruce, who divorced him In & 1o34. A daughter was born of their z marriage.
 The advent of sound pictures \ onded 0ilbert's career although he