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Evening star., 1936-12-20
Dsesmbss 20, 1885
Good Lady
Confinvsd from poss nine

the first time have ever had a party
given for me. When I was told that
some unknown friend was going to
give tonight our usual Christmas
party for all of you and me i have
been happier than have been in a
long. long time. And Merry Christmas
to all of you. And let US sing, Merry
Christmas to the kind friend who is
giving us this party"
So again they all sang. and Sam
joined in with his high-pitched, qua
vering voice.
Dish after dish was brought from
the kitchen by the walters, and the
children forgot their manners and
stuffed to their hearts content. Then
the leader of the Sunday School who
always played Santa Claus appeared,
and with Mrs. Blakesford distributed
gifts to every child present.
When the time came to 60, Mrs.
Blakesford shook hands with them
all. and smiled happily as they went
shouting down the stairs.
1t was just before she was ready to
leave with the head worker from the
settlement that she spied Sam, still
sitting quietly in the corner.
why. if it isn't Mr.. Choy." she
said graciously. "And how nice Of you
to come to my party. too"
Il watch fun" replied Sam. He
didn't rise. Just sat there tanning
himself. Me likee missile. Good lady.
missile. Me likee come for
laundry next week same as same do"
Tks Esd
Evening star., 1936-12-20
THIS WEEK

Pushing back his chair. Melville
got to his feet and went quickly to
the door. The house seemed very still.
Only the slow ticking of the clock in
the passage broke the silence. In the
distance he saw a French window and
stole towards it. He tried to unfasten
the catch. but failed, and looked
around him with an apprehension that
was rapidly increasing. He found it
difficult to think clearly: there was
only one purpose in his mind - to
escape from this house. Quietly he
tried the door on his right, and found
himself in a long narrow room with
curtains partly drawn across the deep
alcove at the window.
1t was dimly lit, but beyond the
curtains there was a reading lamp on
a table. The two men sat in the alcove,
for he could hear their voices raised
in anger. They spoke French. and he
could discern Fechner's deep tones.
The stranger interrupted sharply:
You advance the price. That is
not business - the deal has been
completed"
What is another million to your
country?" said the voice of DIR.
Fechner. II shall have the formulae
of the metal within twenty-four hours
- and intend to sell in the best
market. Tell your War Minister thatr'
But your price - another mil
Evening star., 1936-12-20
DseembsS 20. 1886

sparkling with many colored lights.
At its base in neat rows were
piled packages. presents for the chill
dren. At the top of the tree was a
Chinese dragon, and from each of its
claws dangled tinseled star.
The regular patrons, who stamped
up the stairs shaking the snow from
their hats and coats, were told to
come back later as a party was being
held from six to nine. When the chill
dren from the settlement arrived at
the appointed hour they found in the
center of the room long tables with
plates all in place. 1t looked as if
there was going to be a real Jsasi
In one far corner, quite unnoticed
- and he remained so all evening -
was old Sam Choy. He was wearing
his best suit, which fitted badly, and
had on a bright and gaudy tie. which
Shew- Nom had told him was the
proper thing to wear. In one hand he
held a fan, and although the room
was not hot, ne famed himself con-
tentedly in true Mandarin fashion all
evening.
A hired car with a chauffeur brought
the guest of honor after the children
had all arrived. When she appeared in
the doorway the children all rose as
instructed and sang in squeaky voices,
Merry Christmas to you, Merry
Christmas to you. Merry Christmas,
Mrs. Blakesford. Merry Christmas
to you!"
II am so happy" she said, although
there were tears in her eyes. This is
Evening star., 1936-12-20

lion" protested the stranger harshly.
You're putting on the screw. Hey,
Dokfor. and we happen to know why.
Your resources are at an end - you
need money. You've quarrelled with
your friends in the Balkans, and
they've stopped your supplies. You
pose as big industrialist. Bluff!
Espionage is precarious trade. You
should know - you have made mil
lions out of it in your day, duping
your influential friends -"
''Silencer' Fechner's voice rose to
an angry shout. and his open hand
came down heavily on the table.
Richard Melville felt a shiver run
down his spine. Where had he seen
that gesture - the open hand with
the strong fingers? And then he knew.
In fash he was back at that house
in the courtyard. debating the for
mulae to an unseen man. known to the
police as Cesare Gratz
For an instant the room grew hazy:
then with an effort, Richard pulled
himself together. Retreating into the
passage. he quietly shut the door.
He was about to turn when a hand
closed over his mouth. and something
struck the back of his head with
terrific force. Helpless, he dropped to
the floor. and his senses went spinning
into vague white mist.
(Te d Cessiassd Nsxs Week)
Evening star., 1936-12-20
The Red Cornotion
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ised to take them down to Cornwall
today. had to tell her something
about it - 1 couldn't help myself"
so the formulae and records are
in Cornwall . see." DR.. Fechner
sat back in his chair and drew in a
long breath. well. Mr.. Melville. you
won't forget your trip to Europe will
49," He broke off as the manservant
entered the dining room.
Its a gentleman to see you, sir"
he whispered to his master in French.
HE missed you in Paris, and has
motored here"
Sounds urgent - I'd better see
him. Nicholas" said DR.. Fechner,
rising. will you excuse me. Mr..
Melville? When you've finished your
cognac, 60 through into the lounge -
Ill join you there later"
Evening star., 1936-12-20

As his host left the room, Melville's
heart began to thump. SO the Jornsulae
and records are in CornscaH :" As
DR.. Fechner had slowly uttered these
words, Richard had caught look in
the mans eyes which he had not seen
there before - a look that was calcu-
lating and sinister. 1t had disappeared
in fash, but it had told more than
words could have done. He could
hardly believe the evidence Of his
senses. Was it possible he had been
so completely blind to the truth?
DR.. Fechner! A man of wealth. ap-
parently, and friend. or at least an
acquaintance. of John Spencer Bry-
don's. 1t seemed incredible. Yet there
could be no mistaking that swift deep
glimpse into the mans soul before
those heavy eyelids had fallen -.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-21
KING GEORGE OF
 ENGLAND DIES
Kindly Monarch of Great Britain Possessions
 Ends His Career
BY CLIFFORD L. DAY

Copyright, 193e, by United Press)
 London, Jan. 21-(UP)--King Ed- ward VIII came to his capital today by airplane to assume sovereignty over one-fourth of the people and territory of the world, to rule as king of Great Britain and Ireland and of the British dominions be- yond the seas, and as emperor of India.
 AS he took of with his brother and presumptive heir, the Duke of York, and his private pilot, the late King George V, his father, his fea- lures serene in painless death like deepening of sleep, lay at Sandring- ham House, where he died at ll:55 o'clock last night.
 First British King to Fly First king of England ever to fly, King Edward announced this to his people by this gesture that he is of e new order of monarch.
 He took of from Bircham Newton Airdromes near Sandringham and landed at Tendon Airdrome, on the outskirts of London, his face pale and drawn after an all but sleepless night.
 The kings own Red Dragon" bi- plane, which had made the flight from Bircham Newton in 25 min utes, circled once round the air. drome where waited 6 small, anx- ious knot of people who knew 1t waf on the way.
 It giided to a landing. The king and the duke alighted and motorec fin to London, past the half mastec flags at the airdrome gates where the few people present greeted their new sovereign.
 King Edward went directly to York House, in st. James's Palace, where he lived as Prince of Wales, through streets In which people doffed their hats to him in respect ful silence, mingling greeting to the new king with mourning for the dead one.
 He arrived at l:12 p. m. (8:l2 0. m., E.S.T) to prepare for the meeting of the privy council. at where was to be approved the proc lamation announcing the death oi his father and his own accession.
 Receives Officials
 Immediately upon his arrival at the palace King Edward arranged to receive the 27 year old 18th Duke
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-21
THIRD WITNESS
 PICKED PALKA

Bridgeport, Conn, Jan. 2l--(UP) A third state witness today des- cribed Frank Palka, g, Buffalo, N. F., as the gunman who shot down two policemen during a radio store robbery last September.
 Jack Burk, alias Srynewski. [ brother of Palka's roommate, Frank srynewski, told Superior Court Judge John A. Cornell and jury that Palka described to him the fatal wounding of the officers and told him hethrew the gun into Q pond near the Sikorsky Aircraft Corp, plant, where he was employ ed.
 Palka told him. he testified, he was walking along the street with 6 small radio under his arm when . police cruiser car drew up to the curb. An officer got out and laid his hand on Palka's shoulder.
 "'Where are you going with that radio" the officer was quoted as addressing Palka.
 Palka, according to the witness, turned quickly and fired. He said he also shot down c second officer and, started to run away when a second police car approached and he was fired upon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-21
PATROLS GROW
 IN FALL RIVER

Fall River, Mass, Jan. 2i-((UP) Total payrolls in this textile cent CT jumped to 9608,884 for the week ended Jan. iS, an increase of 9l7i,- 400 over the previous week, 1t was announced today.
 Textile payrolls totaied e247,346, an increase of 9b2,270 over the prev ious week. The municipal payroll was t53, 1900. an increase of Sii.S00.
 Millmen attributed the jump to the blouse. shirt. garment and oth- CT smaller industries that have came here in recent months from New York, Pennsylvania and other states. renting at moderate cost the vacant textile plants tlnAt were taken over by the city for taxes.
 For the past year payrolls had varied between e200,OOO and c4bO.- GOO weekly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-21
|BLoodshed At Voting
 |h Louisiana To-day
Long Party Leader Was Shot-Gun User Surren dered-Long Forces Are in Control of Voting
 Places Police Chief Made Raid
nv TT. rEMRTTE

United Press Staff Correspondent)
 New Olreans, Jan. 2i--(UP) = Blood was shed today in Louisiana's Democratic primary to determine the fate of the Long party when Gene Gill, Long party ward leader, was shot.
 The shooting occurred ct the fifth ward, first precinct polling place. Joe ''Whity" Shultz surren- dered to police.
 Before going to police headquar- ters to give himself up shults went tL the anti-Long headquarters and conferred with former district At tceney Eugene Stanley.
 watchers Elected
 Meanwhile at Lake Charles It wal reported that 26 persons, armed with letters from the congressional election investigation committee au- thorizing them to serve as watch CTS" were elected by force from polling places throughout Calcasiell
 L. A. Norman, head of the Cal acasieu parish anti-Long faction, said the watchers were elected by election commissioners appointed py the state administration. He said ne considered the action c breach ot the federal law and that he would
 At Baton Rouge no disturbances were reported. The state capitol was locked up during the election.
 e, Police Chief Raids
 Superintendent of police George Reyers ordered raids on an anti {. [ ff,ontiriied on Page 10.) {
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-21
COMMUNISTS IN
 SARCASTIC MOOD

Paris, Jan, 2i--(UP) --"Mr. George windsor. king of England, expired at exactly ii:5S yesterday" the cominunist newspaper, Aumarite, said today.
 The kings death was given three inches on page three os the social- ist paper Populaire.
 "The reign of the fifth George was marked by . recurdescence oi vtFlkeS", Humafite commented. "5e contributed largely, with the coEi- piicity of (Ranisey) MacD Donald, 70 th creation of the go.called nations Al government whose policy was 70 l,affmfuI to the masses Of Britain. h the last few weeks, fearing the f.li Of Mussoli1i, he seems to have tried to ind q formula h the Italo. Ethiopian affair. His efforts con. trsbuted to elaboration Of the Snongtrous Laval-HOare tpeAce) pro- ject which was rejected by the re. probation of the British people. lt was his last initiative; it wasn't ms liickiest." st Fts gf
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-21
KING EDWARD IS
 FORMALLY NAMED
Privy Council in Official Ceremony Proclaims
 Him King

London, Jan. 2i--CUP)-His face bearing the marks of grief for his dead father, Edward Albert, Prince of Wales, was formally proclaimed Kinw Edward VIII today by the privy council.
 The age-old ceremony was held just Is hours after King George V had died Tin Q painless coma at Sandringham house, at li;55 p. m.
 The new king and his brother the Duke of York. now heir pre- sumptive to the throne, flew from Sandringham to London for the ceremony making him ruler of one fourth of the world. king of Great Britain and Ireland and of the dominions beyond the seas, and emperor of India.
 Solemn Ceremony
 Thousands of the new kings subjects milled outside as the coun- cillors and assisting dignitaries ap- proved the proclamation saying that We, therefore, the lords spir- ituai and temporal of this realm, being assisted with these of his late majesty's privy council. with num- bers of other principal gentlemen of quality, with the lord mayor, ale dermen and citizens of London, do
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-21
FRENCHMEN ARE MOVED BY DEATH

Paris, Jan. 2l--(UP)--The death of His ajesty, George V. has deeply moved ell Trenchmen. They do not forget the immense service rendered to Franco British friendship by the august sovereign.
 Ali France Is of the same heart as the British population in the mis- fortune that has overcome them.
 I am persuaded. moreover that the British empire will find in this trial new occasion to affirm absolute loyalty to the crown as well. as the traditional continuity of its pacific and democratic policy in the world.
 The Franc o-British solidarity which was afiirmed under the reign of George V 50 totally and conplete- ly On battlehelds will continue. I am certain. to prevail in the difiicultiea of peace and tcr tho greater good of |elyllisaenn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-21
FOURTEEN HURT
 AS BUS CRASHED
New York Carrier. COllides With Truck on, Middle.
 town Street Crossing

Middletown, Conn.,. Jan. 2i-tUpl --Eourteen persons were injured four seriously, in Q collision between . New York to Fitchburg, Mass. bus and coal truck today.
 Eight others, including driver 0i the bus, Herman M. Turrell, Spring field, Mass, and his wife, were un' hurt, although taken to Middlese, hospital for examination. f
 The seriously hurt: # z,
 John Goblet, %, Haverhiil, Mass. possible fracture, fractured pelvil and bladder injury. 4.
 Mrs. Edith Jackson, q. RJerse, City, ~. J., lacerations, bruises.
 Miss Gladys Tillman, 90, Aycr Mass., skull fracture. @t
 Mrs. Olga J. 0ilson, 30, New Yorl city, possible skull fracture. X,
 Harry Chester. 62. springfi. .eld Mass. who suffered q shoulder ,i,. jury and was held at the, hcspitA for observations. 8w7y ty H None on Danger List
 None Of the names was placed 0r tho, danger list, &@
 The collision occurred at tho foot pt . c.ading and at . street inter-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-21
SNOW REMOVAL
 PUSHED AHEAD 400 Street Dept. Employees to Be Increased By 650>
 WPA Employees

Snow removal in the city proceed cd today at Q fairly rapid pace as more than 400 employees of the street department. aided by one au- tomatic loader, i7 motor blows, three tractor blows and 70 trucks shoveied their way through the streets of Waterbury. Tomorrow the street department force will De augmented, it is expected, by ct least 0G0 WPA employees. This, t was said, will possibly mean the hir- ing Of additional trucks so that the shoveling crews may be served adc- quately.
 WPA Men to Work
 Federal authorities in charge of the WpA have reversed themselves, First they ruled that WPA workers could not be used on municipal snow removal jobs. Late yesterday they agreed that the federal eFa- ployes could De used on snow work, Therefore; the men on local out door WpA jobs, when. they begin their work-week tomorrow, will start shoveling snow instead of dig- ging sewer or water main ditces. They will be paid, as usuai by the federal government out of WPA funds. @
 Central streets today still, for the most part, retained their high banks of snow thrown up by blows. The workmen today were busy shoveling the snow away as quickly as pcs- sible. Tomorrow's enlarged force is
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-21
PRINCESS PLAYS
 WITHIN DOORS

Windsor. Eng, Jan. 2i-AUP)-- Princess nllzabeth, eN years old to- day, end second heir to the throne, stayed indoors at Windsor Castle. playing with her sister Margaret Rose, 8 years and s months old, the third hair. The Duchess, of York. mother of the children, is recupefat- lng from influenza. All blinds were drawn at windows of tho old castle which William the ConQueror built, and the union jack on the round tower was at sialf mast.
 The Duke and Duchess cg York have had no children since Margaret Roso was born. 4 scn would pfecede them. But unless King Edward saarrlos and has Issue, or . son 6 Born t0 the duke, the girls arc in direct line for the thfopc. Margaret n0se would he Nllisabeth'g heir pendy tng the nHaYfaage of Elizabeth and flie birth ok ( child "a her
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-21
SCRILLO GIVEN TERM IN PRISON Man Who Caused Terror in Brooklyn Imprisoned
 for Own Good

A states prison sentence of from one to three years was given In sue perior court this morning to Joseph egrillo, S2, of 334 South Leonard street, who terrorized the Brooklyn section when he ran wild with Q gun the night of Nov. c, and who surrendere.v ct police headquarters two days later after Q city-wide search had failed to locate him. The prison sentence was meted out by Judge Frederick M. Peasley. after the state had changed the charge from assault with intent to murder two counts. to lesser charge of aggravated assault.
 For this mans own good, tho longer he's confined the better 4 will be for him." said Judge Peas. ley in imposing sentence after Sgrillo he'd pleaded guilty. to tho lesser charge. Liquor and firearms don't mix, and 1t will beneiit both him and society if he is confined and then kept under close super vision when he is released"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-21
ONLY FOUR LOST W TIME BY HURTS

7, New Haven, Conn. Jan. 2l-(uP) --Out, of i0,20O persons working Aeo .iB4 hours on WPA projects m tthe Hartford district during the second half of December, only four lost time through injuries. accord. ing to Q report today by Gerald Van steenburgh, Hartford.
 Van Hteenburgh, Q safety special Ist, said tho record was "phenom- enal," and below all insurance rec Ords. A4
 In the Hartford district, he re- ported, from December 10 10 3l. safety men made 4l8 project inspec- 'tionsy 27 truck inspections and is2 constructive recommendations re. garding safety practices for relief workers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-21
JOSEPH PERRY
 KILLED IN FIRE
Occupant of Shack Of Bunker Hill Found in
 Ruins of Hut

' .voseph Perry, about 00, described by nAighbcrs as somewhat of Q re- ciuDe, was burned to death early this Saosning in Q. fire which ccn1- pleteiy destroyed the little shack ia which he lived on Martone street oif Bunker Hill avenue. perry's body was 50 badly burned as to be iingecognizable. Firemen searched tho ruins of the shack for half an hour this morning in an effort to verify reports that the fire had claimed another victim, but Perry's body was the only one found.
 Started Early Today
 The fire was beblieved to have started in the early morning hours, probably some time between two and three o'clock. Nouseholders almost directly across the street from the little hut were in colla- plete ignorance of the blaze until late this morning when the shack was no more than smoldering ruin.
 Tony eolamita, who lives on Mar tone street some distance from the hut, reported the fire about 6:30 o'clock this morning to the Bunker Isill headquarters. Mir. solamita said he believed two men had been cree mated in the fire.
 Dedy Found In Ruins
 Deputy Chief Michael Cavanaugh, Driver Fred Hardwick and Police Ofiicer Jerry Noulihan were first on the scene but the hut had been burned to the ground. Perrys body was lying on what remained of the floor beside his bed. The position of the corpse would indicate that the man he'd rolled of the bed In on --L--l-M lAasaAA.a.aasi sAsn aanA Al VIM
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-21
PRESIDENT LED
 WITH TRIBUTES
Messages Sent King Ed. ward and Queen Mary;
 Other Tributes Sent

Washington, Jan. 2i-(Up) -- President Roosevelt led the nation today in mourning the death Of King George. White House social functions were cancelled.
 The president dispatched mes- sages to King Edward, to Queen Mary and to governors of the Brit ish dominion. Secretary of State Cordell Hull will call on the Brit ish ambassador, Sir Roland Lind- ee.', today, to convey his sympathy.
 The British embassy lowered its flag to half-mast and entered inns mediate mourning, cancelling all so- cial events. At the White House it Wa said no orders had been issued for half-masting the flag over gov- ernment buildings.
 Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt caIl-I celled Q theater engagement last night. A White House statement said the congressinal reception scheduled for Thursday "has been postponed to Q later date out of
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-21
NEW KING WILL
 GIVE UP RANCH

London, Jan. 2i-- tup) Edward VIII Will relinquish his mp" ranch sseas Calgary, Canada, following hig formal acceagion to the throne, it Was believed today. Nl
 lt is understood thst the new monarch has hsen considsKills giy- is1s ssn Inc ranch fpg q long einle owing to financial ds1Icits through the years. Heretofore. Do hes heer reluctant to ahanoun his Cnuadingi holding, heWetef. hepause it alfoEd~ ed hiM A plne9 to vacation, aWny from tiza laQnaAl|siea nE royalty. AZ lElag aG1h vAcatlQne #lli W lHipQa- sibIe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-21
PACEANTRY FOR
 NEWKINC STARTS
Same Ceremonies That Have Existed Five Gen. {
 erations Will Be Held

London, Jan. 2l.--tUP)--The pur- pie pageantry that for Ave centllrieG has indpcted British kings began today the task of proclaiming "the hieh and mighty prince. Edward Ai- bert Christian George Andrew Patrick David" ruler over one- fourth of the earth's people.
 The theory of the royal succession The king Is dead--iong live the king--allowed not even q formal moment Of mourning before cerc- monies that may last more than Q year. began the rites leading to a coronation ps
 The privy council and the lords of the Kingdom and the city of Lon- don meet today iii St. James palace, while the body of King George Y still lay In eandringhsri house. tc
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-21

the kings body Will lie untu iC ie taken to Westminster Hall in Lone don to lie in state, and thence to St. Georges chapel at Windsor for the state funeral next Tuesday.
 Foresters and gamekeepers of the kings Sandringham estate, where he spent the happiest periods of his life, will watch over the body Of their squire" during the night.
 All day the king had lain in the room of the great house in which he died. His face was in repose; his lips slightly parted as if he had been about to speak when death came. His faithful nurse, Sister Black, stood watchfully over kim during the day.
 Kings Piper Led
 When dusk fell the casket was taken from the house and carried tc the church on a hand bier, eE- corted by Grenadier guards.
 The kings piper, Major Forsythe, who came today from Scotland, headed the procession, playing lament as the little cortege wound slowly down a pathway that cuts
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