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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
TENANT AWARDED
 DAMAGES OF $373
Judge Finn Comments on Liability of Landlord;
 Statute Violated

A landlord cannot employ any Subterfuge to avoid having the stair ways of his tenement buildings light ed, implies Judge Edward J. Finn in a memorandum handed down in common pleas court today. The memorandum accompanied deci- sion in which Judge Finn awards damages totaling $373 to Margaret Pirone in her suit against Michael Began. The award includes $23 spe- cial damages, and $350 general dam ages.
 From the testimony, says Judge Finn, Began violated the statute re- quiring lighting of stairways Tn ten- ement houses. His order to tenants not to turn on stairway lights, though the lights were there, was clearly at variance with the law, the memorandum states.
 The defendants claim that a ver- anda light gave sufficient illumina- tion to the stairway is ridiculous" declares Judge Finn. He points out that there was evidence that chil- dren's playthings frequently clut- tered the stairs and made them dan gerous.
 In her suit, heard by Judge Finn last week, the plaintiff claimed that she was injured late in 1883 when she fell on an unlighted stairway in property of the defendant on Bald win street, where she was Q tenant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
FORMER OFFICIAL
 DIED YESTERDAY
Frank H. Trowbridge, c. o. P. Deputy Registrar,
 Victim of Brief Illness

Frank H. Trowbridge, for IS years republican deputy registrar of vot- CTS, died yesterday morning follow ing 8 brief illness. MT. Trowbridge was active in local g. 0. p. circles for more than a quarter of Q cen. tury. He was native of Water bury, having been born here on June 4th, 1856, the son of the late Samuel W. and Mary Prlndle Trow- bridge.
 Practically all the life of the de- ceased was spent in Waterbury. He was an expert accountant at the old Matthews and Willard Manu- featuring company and the old New England Watch company for mary years before finally entering politics actively.
 He served as deputy registrar of voters under the late Republican Registrar George M. Chapman. When the latter died he completed the term of registrar. When the time for nomination arrived the re- publican town convention gave the place on the ticket to former Reg istrar of Voters Thomas P. Dillane. MT. Trowbridge, in retaliation, ran on an independent ticket but was defeated. This was in 1923. Since then MT. TroWbridge had been en- gagged in private business. Party leaders and persons in all walks of life today expressed regret upon hearing of the death of MT. Trowbridge. He is survived by two sons, Frederick J. and William F., and daughter, Mrs. James Meyers, all of this city. Four grandchil- dren also survive.
 On April 17, 1881 he was married to Katherine Sanford Jarvis of Norwalk, Conn.,, who passed away in this city five weeks ago.
 The funeral will take place to- morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Alderson funeral home, 70 Gen. tral avenue, with services by Rev. Peyton Williams. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this even- ing from 2 to 9 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
WATERFOWL MAN
 UPHELD BY JUDGE
Nicholas CerlurOli Loses Damage Suit to Fred
 Mason, Jr.

A pedestrian who crosses the street with "nonchalance" under hazardous conditions is not entitled to damages, says Judge Edward Finn today in finding the issues for the defendant in the civil suit of Nicholas Cerluroli of this city against Fred Mason, Jr., of Water- town. The case was tried before Judge Finn in the court of common pleas last week.
 Cerluroli asked damages for in- juries sustained when struck by Mason's car at West Main and Sperry streets last year. He charged negligence on the part of the driver.
 Judge Finn declares that from the evidence, Ceruroli himself was neg ligent, in crossing the street. slow ly, in a diagonal course. when the weather was misty and the vision along the roadway was obscured. The plaintiff. he says, was not ex- ercising reasonable care.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11

Action on the part of the county commissioners, tending to transfer all of Waterbury's l40 child wards to the county home in West Haven, which has been contemplated for the past week or ten days, was vig- orously opposed today when con- ference was held at the City Hall. Mayor Frank Hayes, Public Welfare Superintendent Margaret Verdon. County Commissioners Jacob D.. Walter, Robert Gerrish and A. Sid- ney Lynch, Judge Edward Mascolo of the city court and Probation Of- eicer Kathleen Crowley sat in the session which, held behind doors, was reported to have been a heated one.
 Wholesale Transfer
 Unable to reach decision on whether to take the 140 children out of private homes and switch them to the county home, the group ad- tourned until the 24th so that fur ther consideration may be given the huge proposition which means the wholesale transfer of child wards from private families to a public institution.
 The entire matter got It's incep- ton last week when the state board of finance and control voted to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
FILM FLAM CASE
 IS CONTINUED
Accused Requests Delay to Obtain Lawyer; JOb-
 seeker FIeeced of $50

Charged with being the operator of a fiim-flam game in which Q Winsted job-seeker was fieeced of $50, wilmer Bailey, 32, of Spring. field, Mass, secured a continuance till Friday when arraigned in city court this morning. Yesterday he got a one-day poStponement, but to- day asked for further time to pre- pare his defense and secure an at- torney. Bonds were continued ct $200.
 Bailey was arrested in Hartford Monday for local police on Q charge of obtaining money under false pre- lenses. The complainant is Ben. jamin Ross, of Wakefield boulevard, Winsted. Ross said he answered Q local newspaper advertisement, met Bailey and gave him $50 in cash, as part payment on cash bond, Ross said he was told that he would be given a job paying 5000 year and expenses.
 Suspicious, Ross contacted the Chicago firm which Bailey claimed he represented and was told that Bailey was not in their employ. He arranged a meeting with Bailey in Hartford Monday and had the al- legged swindler arrested.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
State Commissioners
 Efforts To Transfer
 Youngsters Opposed
Judge MascOIO Protests Breaking Up of Families" Compromise Sought in New City-COunty-State Set.
 up-Mrs VerdOn Declares Children Happy Here

transfer the cost of supporting the 140 children from the expense ac- count of the city to that of the state of Connecticut. Under the new law the city loses it's title as guardian to the children and they become wards of the state. to be supervised over as to their care by the county.
 Procedure to be followed just means that the children must be re- committed as wards of the state and county by the city court.
 Objection Voiced
 Judge Mascolo and Mrs. Verdon were loud in their opposition to the plan to shift the children from pri- vate families to the county institu- ton. T don't want to see any families being broken up," asserted Judge Mascolo. T certainly don't like to see these youngsters crying and I don't want to be responsible for having them torn away from parents and from their home ties"
 The judge suggested, as com promise, that the county commission take over the care of the young sters but leave them in their pres- ent homes. The commissioners, however, held that the children would have to be put in the county home at AIlingtown first and then placed in homes, if the occasion warranted. The continuance of two weeks was ordered by Judge Mas colo to see if compromise can be effected in that time.
 Changes Possible
 Mrs. Verdon declared that the homes in which the children are now being cared for are excellent in almost every case. There are some cases where changes might be made, she added, but she has been consid- ering for some time making some shifts so as to bring about better care for the children. She stated that she Is confident that the homes in which the children are now located are up to standard in prac- ticall all instances and that the county should approve the places where the youngsters are now in- stead of tearing them away from their present connections.
 Miss Crowley sat in the meeting merely as probation officer of the city court, but agreed to the contin- uance of two weeks so that further study might be given the problem.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
Compensation Agreements

In 8 stipulation agreement filed in compensation court to- day, John Dokla of Ansonia Is allowed compensation of SlbO and medical expenses of $1O3 by Attorney Mitchell Leftlg of Derby. The stipulation was ap- proved by Commissioner James M. Lynch.
 Leftig had no compensation insurance at the time Of DOkla's injury on October s, 1885. The employer claimed that he did not come under the compensa- ton statutes, though he em- ployed five workers.
 The agreement points out that DOkla has already received conn pensation of $25 weekly for two weeks and $i2.5O weekly for three weeks.
 Tn another stipulation, Frank Tursi of Bristol is given pay ment of $135 In settlement of his claim against the ArburO Road Construction Company of Windsor.
 In a regular agreement Marie Murphy, of 33l North Main street, Is awarded payment of $6.06 weekly for 12 ga weeks for partial loss of use of the left index finger. The agreement is with the Waterbury Manu- featuring Company division of the Chase Companies, Inc. She Is also given compensation of $6.06 weekly during the period of disability, beginning September 28, 1885.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
PLAN
 OBJECT OF STUDY
Hartford Interested ir City's System; Regard-
 ed Most Modern

Waterbury's system of assessing property will be made the object of an intensive study by the Hartford board of assessors, 1t has been learned. The local system, installed under the administration of ex- Mayor Francis P. Guilfoile with the assistance of nationally known ex- perts, is considered one of the most modern in the country. The Hart ford officials are now planning to revise their system and bring 1t up to date.
 The three members of the Hart ford board of assessors are expect cd to visit Waterbury next We'd nesday or Thursday. John II. Crary, secretary of the local board, stated this morning that every effort will be made to give the Hartford of-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
NIAGARA STAGE GROUP SECURED
University Dramatists to Present "The First Le-
 zion" Here Next Week

Niagara University's collegiate dramatists will undertake the long, est road tour in the history of Niagara dramatics, starting Thurs day, March 19, whe nthey visit this city, for a stand of three nights, according to word released by the Rev. Frederick A. Burke, c. M, dramatic coach at the university The trip will climax @ steady rise in dramatics at Niagara since the art was revived under Father Burke seven years ago.
 "The First Legion" three act drama, current vehicle of this sea- sons dramatic organization, will be offered to the Waterbury public and people throughout Connecticut on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, March 19, 20 and 2l re- spectively.
 Niagara's thespians have already produced "The First Legion" six times this season, appearing before the footlights in Niagara Falls, Buff falo end Syracuse where packed houses greeted their efforts.
 Plans at present call for formal premiere Thursday night with all seats reserved and already sold out. Friday and Saturday half the house will be reserved with the remaining seats selling at general admission prices. After the Friday night per- formance the university players will be guests of honor at an alumni dinner dance. Other affairs are be- ing planned for Friday and Satur- day.
 The play is being sponsored by the cooperated bodies of the Waterbury Women's club and the Waterbury chapter of the Niagara Alumni association. Numerous Connecticut students at Niagara are planning to obtain permission to absent them- selves from classes over the weekend to witness the affairs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
OPERATORS LICENSES GOOD UP TO
 AND INCLUDING APRIL 30

Commissioner Michael of the state department of vehicles emphasized today that 1885 operators licenses valid t. and including Thursday April Soh The licenses which today he sad must be renewed between Friday May 1s that all Connecticut operators carrying 1886 licenses and after May 1s
 vehicle received queries day 2sh police authorities here and there in the the eastern eaboard to the validity of the licenses showing stopped for another license carries this phrase expires the last day of motorists submitted much by police who question their statements that the tihcae is vaid
 questioned the department establish definitely in everybodys mind the fact that present licenses valid and authoritative and n cIudng 30th that Commissioner C0nno be made The has sent notice all throughout the country to all police departments protecting Connecticut theorists far because of the change this in the renewal of Connecticut operators licenses
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
300 WPA WORKERS WILL BE DROPPED
State Personnel Ordered Reduced-AppeaI From
 Order Underway

Approximately 300 local employees of the WPA will lose their jobs if the state administration carries out orders received from national head quarters to reduce the Connecticut personnel 25 per cent. The number employed in Waterbury is believed between HOO and 1900 at present.
 Connecticut mayors and select men are appealing against the order of Administrator Harry L. Hopkins - reduce the Connecticut force by 39,5O0 by 1000. It was first planned to start the cuts on a small scale and have the 1000 of of the payrolls by July l, the deadline set by Hop kins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
BANK PLAINTIFF
 AGAINST EAGLES

The civil action brought against the Fraternal Order of Eagles by the Waterbury Trust Co. is listed for Fridays short calendar session of superior court. It will be heard before Judge Prank P. McEvoy.
 Claiming that a mortgage for s55.00. taken in 1923. is unpaid. the bank asks foreclosure of the Eagles property on North Main street and also seeks damages of s30.000. The action Is brought against the local aerie, the bank elaimng that trus- tees transferred the property to the aerie in 1850.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
PAPERS FILED

Incorporation papers have been filed with the secretary of state in Hartford by the Mattatuck Motors, Inc, of this city. The amount paid in is $12000 in property and $13,000 in cash. The officers are: President, Eugene l.. Seville: vice-president, w. J. Fitzpatrick; treasurer and secretary, Henry Hackett. The cor poration succeeds Malcom Motors, Inc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11

ficials data as to the workings of the assessment system in use here.
 Most assessment systems now in use in the country are patterned after the model system employed in Cambridge, Mass, which was the first city to adopt scientific methods of assessment.
 The local system is the latest and most up-to-date of any kind in use and provides for assessing real es- tate and tangible and intangible personal property. It also includes filing systems.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
MATTATUCK CLASS
 MEETS AT CROSBY

Mrs Leila Alexander, director of Pearl street Community House was guest speaker at the regular Tues day evening sociology class at Crosby high school as part of the evening program Of Mattatuck cole lege last night. She spoke on. Bet ter Racial Understanding" and pointed out methods of preaching the somewhat intangible gap that occasionally exists between people of different races.
 Following Inc lecture there was . short question period during which
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
SCOVILL EMPLOYE
 BURNED BY ACID

Domenic santaquida, 50, of e1 Wood street, was admitted to Wa terbury hospital this morning with an acid burn on his left eye. He was injured at his work in the Scovill Manufacturing Company. The burn IS not serious, according to hospital authorities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
DEPARTS TO LONDON

Paris, March 1l--(UP)-Foreign minister Pierre Etienne Flandin de- parted for London late today.
 T have every confidence the British government will respect the principles of international law in dealing with the current crisis J hA said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11

Leeds, England, is installing lights which flood the footpaths and leave the roadways dark, thus preventing dazzle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11

the factory and grabbing off a pocketful of "smokes"!
 Look at the package! That double jacket of cello phane does the trick. Seals-in that dOuble-mellOtO goodness! Regardless of heat, humidity, dampness, dryness, or any other cli- matic condition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11

gave oS Harry. Fifteen yearS old and sophO- more at Crosby High school, Harry plans on going to FOrdham when he graduates. He likes to draw and paint. having a natural aptitude for such work. and hopes to be . commercial artist in the not too distant future. Many of the signs in the lobby of the Central Y. M. 0. A. are Harrys works. Tn addition he finds time to take part in Y activities being president of the Arg-Y, member of the Charter board, and
 Secretary of the Inter.Club council. Harrys
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11

IAN! You can't know WI the full enjoyment of fine tobacco until you've smoked it factory-fresh!
 In Double-Mellow Old Colds you get not only prize crop tobacco 2. but you get it in the "pink. Like walking right up to the cigarette machines at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11

the speaker attempted to clear up some of the doubts in the minds Of the students. The regular sociology class s conducted by Miw Rita Me- Cam.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
Thomas studio

ThomnB Studio father WtH kn0Wn membeF yhe K IT. Cashin IT, Worden Company and believes that paperbOy euups him for later life by teaching him the art of meeting people at the time learning the value of money Out route earnings Harry enough to buy his drawing materials of his clothes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11

A rayon company of Tokyo, Ja- pan, will produce daily 20 tons of new grade of yarn called "maca- roni ynrn."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
Cty Protests Removal of Children From Private Home
These Boys Deliver Your Democrat
BY JOHN ,. MoRRIssEY

Harry x Cashin J the most gentemany boys that have ever had serve the taking for nearly fifty years" description that subscriber
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-04
FORECLOSURE SALE OF
i. r.. ASTON LAND.


The sale of the below described
laws of j. r. Aston originally ad-
vertised for Monday, August 81, 1886,
has been postponed to Saturday,
September 5, 1886.
Tract No. 1: That tract of about 92
acres situate in Townsville Township
and bounded by the lands Of j. E.
Aston Estate, j. G. Aston, E. o. Tay-
lor, and others. Sixty-nine acres OF
this tract are subject to a prior mort
gage to the Federal Land Bank OF
Columbia.
Tract No 2: Also one-eighth I'M
divided interest in a tract of 80 acres
belonging to the cFi'dl eE of the late
J. f. Aston, ST., anG bounded by the
lands of J. r. Aston, Jr., E. O. Tay-
Tor. and others.
See deeds of record for further de-
scription of the above tracts of land
The SO acres of tract No. describ-
ed above will be sold subject to the
mortgage of record to the Federal
Land Bank of Columbia as recorded
in Book 88 at page 70.
The above sale will be made at the
Court House door in Henderson at u
o'clock, Noon, September 5, 1886
B. H. HICKS & MRS. BELLE H.
PURVIS,
Executors of T. T. Hicks, Mortgagee'
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-04
Mobiles Successor
Soon To Be Named

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Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-04

Commissioner Maxwell or Governor
Ehringhaus, although the expectation
is that Commissioner Maxwell will be
permitted to make the announcement
of the appointment as if he really
made it, but only after comforting
with and obtaining the approval of
Governor Ehringhaus. For it is not
believed likely that Governor Ehring-
haus is in any mood to let either
Commissioner Maxwell or the general
public forget that in reality he has
been and still is the real head of the
department of revenue. For it has
never been any secret in informed cir
cles here that Governor Ehringhaus
was the real power behind the throne
In the revenue department and that
both Maxwell and Nobel were little
more than false fronts while the gov
ernor gave the orders and told them
what to do. But since the reorganiza-
ton of the department has now been
completed, and since all an assistant
commissioner of revenue will have to
do from now is to see that the de-
partment and its various divisions con
~ ANAAO" CAO "a vs. GILL al CclOy
determined by the governor, Dr.
Noble and Mr.. Maxwell the prevail
ing belief is that this time Mr.. Max
well will be permitted to select his
chief assistant
Another question being raised in
this connection is whether Mr.. Hoey
will be consulted before the new APP
pointment is made with view to de-
termining if the new aopointee will
be acceptable to the incoming gov
ernor. Some observers believe that
Mr.. Hoey should be consulted, since
if he is not the new assistant COM
missioner runs the risk of being dis
placed as soon as Mr.. Hoey becomes
governor. But if the new appointees
should have the approval of MIR. Hoey
as well as of Mr. Maxwell and Gov
ernor Ehringhaus, he could be as
sured of keeping the post as long as
he proved satisfactory to the Hoey
administration.
But whether Governor Ehringhaus
will consult Mr. Hoey is a horse of
another color. For in spite of the
charges made by the McDonaldites
in the primary campaign to the eff
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-04
NAMING OF FOLCEP
IS GIVEN Approval
Appointment as Finance n.
rector for State Demo.
Gratis Pleased
Daily Dispatch Bureau
In The Sir Walter Hot
by j. T.. BA ERVIIY

Raleigh, Sept 1.-The appoirtm.r+
of A. D. Lon) Folger, of Mt. Airv a.,
finance director for the N.4tio,,1
Democratic Executive Committee ~
North. Cskolina, displacing Ferhart
Gulley, long time political satellite ,.f
Senator Josiah w. Bailey, is heinz
widely approved both by the rank and
file and leadership of the Democrat,
party, according to common. heard
here. Not only is FoIyer, who is also
national Democratic commi.teeman
regarded as an extremely able work.
er, but he is conceded 70 nave tho
good will and confluence Of tho
younger and more liberia! element in
the party. The fact that the State
Democratic Conventions instructed
that he be elected national commit
eeman by a unanimous vote, despite
the fact that he had been State cam
paign manager for Lieutenant Gov
ernor Sandy Graham When Tie CON
vention was regarded as being over
whelmingly pro-Hoey, IS regarded as
attribute both to his ability and the
esteem in which he was held by all
factions.
Because of the universal good will
FOlger is conceded to have from all
the various factions in the Democrat
ic party, it is believed that he will
be unusually successful in his new
post as the raiser of campaign funds
for the reelection of President Roose-
welt.
Just as the election of Folger as
national committeeman M cl,cceo1 n
Leroy Shipping, of Greensboro, for
mer campaign manager For Senator
Bailey, was interpreted rs a slap at
Senator Bailey, so his selection as
finance director to succeed Herbert
Gulley, another Bailey stem-winder
is regarded by many as second Sian
at Bailey and as an indication that
someone is at last being able to get
the ear of National Chairman Jim
Farley besides Senator Bailey. MANY
observers here, especially among the
younger and more liberal Democrats
think that Senator Bailey has exer-
cised his domination over party af-
fairs in the State long enough and
that it was high time FOR change to
be made. It is pointed out tina. Shu-
ping developed into a bitter anti
Rooseveltian and anti-New Dealer al
most of the Liberty League type and
that Gulley, regarded as Senator
Bailey's chief trouble shooter and
fixer, was unable to carry either his
or Senator Baileys home precinct for
the senior senator here in Raleigh in
recent primary.