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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-16
TWO ACQUITTED
 FIVE ARE HELD

Bartow, Fla, May l6-(UP)- Judge Robert T. Dewell. presiding ct the Florida lash trials. today acc quilted former Tampa Police Chief 10. c. Tittsworth and Robert Chap peIl on a directed verdict on three of four counts, and ordered the trials of Ave other policeman defendants to proceed on all counts.
 Judge Dewell ruled that the infor- nation in the cases of Tittsworth and Chapel was defective in the first three counts, namely, conspir- acy to kidnap Eugene F. Poulnot, conspiracy falsely to imprlson him and false Imprisonment. The fourth count, which charges actual kidnap- ing of Poulnot. he left to the dis- cretlon of the jury.
 Titlsworth was charged with being an accessory after the fact t0 an unauthorized raid on . meeting of modern democyats, Tampa political examination. which eulminated in the floaging of Poulnot. Sam Rogers and Joseph Shoemaker. who died Of his wounds. Chapel vas charged in the second degree.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-16
Senator Francis MalOney Has Resolution to En-
 dOrse FitzGerald
MAYOR FRANK HAYES
 ELECTED DEL EGATE
Waterbury Delegates Are Still for Connery; Fight
 Still Bitter One
BY WILLIAM J. MORTARTY (DemOcrt Staff Man) (guecial to the DemOcrat)

New Haven, May 16 - After a prolonged delay the Democratic state convention, which recessed last night to this morning, got underway this noon. As predicted, Mayor Frank Hayes and State Representative An thony Telesca of Torrington will 20 to the national convention as delegates from the fifth congress sional district. Democratic State Chairman J. Francis Smith of Wa terbury and State Senator Francis Hogan of Torrington were included in the list aS alternate delegates at large.
 At l2:l0 o'clock the convention was ready to recess again to allow congressional districts to caucus and make up their respective Slates of district delegates.
 No Floor Battle
 All hope of . battle on the floor this afternoon was over the ques- ton of national committeeman fad- ed. U. s. Senator Francis Maloney of Meriden, had in his hand early this afternoon . resolution pledginB delegates to the national conveii. tionl for David E. FitzGerald. The Waterbury delegation as Q whole, favored Paul R. Connery of Nor. walk and was prepared to support a motion to be offered after 9ena- tor Maloney's motion which would table Q move to endorse Ex.Mayor FitzGerald. This would bring out Q test of the strength between the Connery and FitSGerald forces.
 Women Contest
 The question of national commute teewoman early today was left in the balance, pending the outcome
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-16
Final NelUs Flashes
ROSS SURRENDERS

an attorney, and brother of Dr. Maxwell Ross, Brooklyn political leader, surrendered today at the district attorneys office on an indictment charging him with aiding in the blackmailing of S4,90O from Alfred E. Smith, Jr. Ross was ir- dicted yesterday with Max D. Krone, private detective, on complaint of the former governors youngest son that they extorted money and notes from him on the threat of exposing him on the from him on the threat of exposing him Tn an affair with young woman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-16
DESPONDENT HE
 HANGS HIMSELF

Beverly, Mass, May l6.-CUP.- While his wife Violet and their two children slept in an adjoining room, Thomas r. ORourke. 2S' leather worker. hanged himself with clothesllne to Q rafter in his Mel- win avenue summer cottage early today. He had been Respondent due to poor health.
 When Mrs. O'Rourke. arising to get breakfast, espled the body, she ran to the homo of e neighbor who returned to the houGe with her and summoned police. The neighhor Eas Henry Sullivan. formerly og Lowell. Q Beverly factory worker who gained fame in 1928 when he became the first American to swn the Enslish |ehnnnal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-16
Contention Called To Order Just Before Noon - National Committeeman Is Not Decided
Early Proceedings h Democrat Contention
Local Delegates Had Decided to Back Spellacy in Fight Against Fitzgerald -HOnOrs Are Conferred
 on Several of Waterbury Delegation
BY WILLIAM J. MORIARTY Democrat Stan Man)
 Special to the Dem0crat)

New Haven May 16. = Lieutenant Governor Frank Hayes and State Chairman Francis Smith, both Of water bury today were assured of places on the national dele gaton from Connecticut the partys national convention in Philadelphia next month Mayor Hayes will go as dis. trct delegate His codeegate from the fifth congressional district will be City Clerk Anthony Telesca of Torrngton
 Waterbury Against Fitzgerald
 Waterburys thirysix delegates to the convention here were prepared to enter this mornings session and cast their votes against exMayor David Fitzgerald Of New Haven for the post of national committeeman from Con necticut National Committeeman Archibald McNei Of Bridgeport, the incumbent retired from the race TOT reelection yesterday afternoon and endorsed exMayor Fz gerald as his successor.
 SpelIacy Firm For Connery
 For National Committeeman Thomas J. Spelacy, now mayor of Hartford informed the Democrat that he would continue today to head the forces of Paul R. Connery Norwak in the aters quest for the national committee position a... . were called into session They agreed to stay With the Connery forces. &H
 Senator Hogan for COnnery
 further surprise move was then registered State Senator Francis W. Hogan of Torrington, deputy coms soner of motor vehicles and strong McNe packer ne daev informed the Democrat that he would back Conney and oppose exMayor Fitzgerald, the choice Of National Committeeman McNeil. Senator Hogan stated that ne would not vote for Fitzgerald any ballot but would ad Connery This represented swing of several votes to the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-16
THREE MEN MEET
 DEATH IN CRASH

North Wiibraham, Mass, May 16 --(UP)--!Three>m men met death at Q sharp curve near the crest of Sunset Hill early today when a fruit truck and . light sedan, both travelling at high speed, crashed head-on. A sec ond tragedy was barely averted mos ments later when two Springfield policemen and speeder they were pursuing had to swerve their ma- chimes to avoid striking the wreck age.
 The dead: Stanislaus Grzywna, 46, Three Rivers fruit dealer who was hurled SO feet from his light truck and killed instantly Frank Magoni, 40, of Agawanl, whose Springfield bakeship was ruined by the March floods. He was driving the sedan. He too was killed instant ly. Cessiro Panetta. 38, Springfield musician and passenger in Magoni's car, who died of c HkuIl fracture at Ludlow hospital.
 So terrific was the impact that the engine of Agagonis car was driven back into the driver's seat.
 The Springfield policemen who narrowly missed tho wreckage were William V. Costello and William F.. Hickey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-16
COLORED MAN, WOMAN FIGHT MOB TO DEATH They Had Killed Sheriff, Wounded Five Other
 White Persons
 FOUGHT SIX HOUR i BATTLE OF GUNS Home Set Afire While Bul-
 lets Tore Through Win. dOWS and Doors
BY [. s. WILLIS

Copyright, 1886, by United PreSs)
 Gordonsville, Va, May 16 --(UP) = Two negroes killed 8 sheriff, wounded five other white men, held off a posse numbering up to 5000 men in a six hour gun battle, and died finally in a barrage of machine gun bullets in their blazing home early today. Two hours later, after the ruins had cooled enough to permit approach, members of the posse raked among the ashes and recov- cred one of the bodies. It was torn and cut up and parts of 1t, includ- inT some of the bones, were car- ried off as souvenirs. The body of thS second negro -- a woman - waS recovered several hours later. It was dragged from the shoulder ing ruins and left for the curious to stare at and the few remaining souvenir hunters to diSnember. State troopers and deputies left without diSposing of the charred bodies. The fewer than 100 persons remaining were orderly.
 Army Against Fire
 The battle ragged under the glar- ing spot lights of fire trucks. Moun- taineers from the surrounding Blue Ridge foothills with their tradi- tiofial long harreled "shootin' a'rns,'
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-16
Complaint Submitted Against WPA Project
Sweat Shop" Conditions at Accused Plant Are Al. leged-Wages Reduced Without Reason; Are
 Forced to Do Work Far Overtime

Filing of formal complaints at Washington D. O., with Harry Hop- kins, director of the national WPA program, Is expected to. result from protests made WltIi reRard to work. ing conditions at the local WPA sewing project, which has itsEheAd- quarters on North Elm street. It is reported that employees have at- tempted to secure an improvement of conditions by complaining to state leaders of the WpA at New Haven, but that no relief has been forthcoming. Sweat Shop" condi- tons ct the North Elm street pro- ject are alleged.
 Charges lodged against the WPA sewing room project include claim that employees have been forced to portions of their weekly wages to buy patterns for use in making dresses and other garments, anoth- CT claim that the wages of some employees were reduced without req son and that efforts to have the lost wakes restored have been futile.
 Other charges made against ad- ministration of the project are those that women employed there are Sor- bidden to speak to one another while on the job. that until Q few days ego they were forced to work several minutes overtime each morning and afternoon, and that the women employed there, ranging in age from about i8 to 60. are victims of inhuniane treatment.
 Another claim made against the WpA sewing project Is that all the women employees have been ordered to secure uniform of heavy ma terial and must wear 1t during the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-16
MANSLAUCHTER
 AGAINST WOMAN
Clara Crawford May Not Have to Face Grand
 Jury in Her Case

Unless unforeseen developments arise, or unless further study of the evidence offers reasons for Q change, Clara Crawford, 37 year old Abbott avenue colored woman who has confessed to staying of Merrill Smith, a, also colored, will be charged with manslaughter, when she is arraigned in superior court June 2, The Democrat learned to- day. The manslaughter charge will obviatc the necessity for summoning 6 grand jury which would return an indictment for first or second .de- gree murder or which could return no true bill. Under the statutes, no grand jury action is necessary in Q mansiaughter charge, and the filing
 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-16
SUPT. OF PARKS
 NOT YET NAMED
Several Candidates Are in Line for Position Va.
 cated By Death

Action to All the position of Su. perintcndent of parks in Waterbury, made vacant by the death of Irving w. Harrison, is expected soon. The list of candidates for the post is increasing daily, according to au- thentic information. Among those prominently mentioned are Super intendent of Streets Thomas J. Fleming, James Curtin; q member of the staff of City Engineer Rob- ert A. Cairns, and William B, Reynolds, well known civil, engineer.
 Others are also seeking the post, the filling of which lies entirely in the hands of the city park com mission. The commission IS Q self perpetuating body and is not gov- erned by any political party in pow CT in Waterbury.
 Engineer Cairns Recommended
 The late Superintendent Harrison was named superintendent of parks upon the recommendation of City Engineer Cairns. MT. Harrison was c member of Engineer Cairns stafi when he was selected by the park commission to handle the affairs of the municipal park department.
 The park commission will meet Monday afternoon at o'clock. It is possible that several names will be recommended to the body ct that time. Others mentioned arc William J. Derwin, assistant super visor of recreation, and William J Shea. also member of the park departments staff.
 Interest in the appointment oi the new superintendent of parks is great in view of the fact that once named the incumbent holds prac- tically Q permanent position. The park commission, being self-per- peptuatnig. has never made any changes in the office of super intendent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-16
PRIEST DIES VERY SUDDENLY

Pittsfeld, Mass, May 16.-(UP)-Ihe Rev. James P Moore, 57 pastor of St. Charles Roman Catholic church for nearly 10 years, died of heart disease early today. Born in Worcester, Father Moore graduated from Holy Cross in 1900 and from Grand Seminary Montreal, in 1903, later studying in Rome. He was ordained a priest in July 1904. For 20 years before com ing here Father Moore was missionary. He leaves his mother, a sister and brother.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-16
EDDIE MAYO JOINS GIANTS

New York, May 16.-(UP)-Eddie Mayo, formerly of Holyoke, Mass, was purchased We'd nesday by the New York Giants from the Balti- more Orioles of the International league. Mayo went to the Giants in exchange for cash and Util- ity Inhelder Joe Martin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-16

As Q result Senator Hogan was assured of . place on the national delegation. Early this morning, that is at about 6 o'clock, the "old guard" faction was reported to be in the drivers seat with the possibility of having the power of picking the next national committeeman and committeewoman from Connecti- cut.
 Prospective Delegates
 At 2 o'clock this morning some of the prospective delegates at large likely to be selected at noon today when the state convention gets down to business once more, were U. 8. Attorney General Homer B. Cummings, Governor Wilbur L. Cross, U. s. Senator Francis T. Ma loney, Mrs. Nora Mahaney Harris. Senator Hogan, Secretary of State pr. c. John Satti. either ex-Mayor Fitzgerald or MT. Connery and either Miss Ethel Donaghue or Mrs Ida M. Thomas. the former of Hart ford and the latter of New Milford.
 Women Have Contest
 During the early hours of this morning there was quiet but ifi- tensive race on for the post Of na- tlonal committeewoman The bat tle between McNeil and Connery
 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-16
SCHOOL RRIDoEs DISTANCE

Inadore, Idaho. May i0 = fU.PJ Joseph Duley. superintwldent of a'.. rural high school here. cons
 long distance" school. The nvernge distance covered by his J7 uunIls daily to attend school is sl inliea. Two of his pupils over 70 miles daily.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-16
The Weather

Fair, Cool Tonight; Sunday Fair, Milder
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Evening star., 1936-11-06

but her lecture will deal with an ex-
pedition which she led into the un-
known jungles Of British Guiana this
year. She brought back and will show
motion pictures of unmapped water
falls, a golden anteater. specimens Of
the rare hoatzin bird, rainbow
tanager and q tiny golden frog that
makes its home in cactus.
One of the unfamiliar parts Of the
world will be described by Laura
Boulton in q lecture on angola, the
New Gateway to Africa" She will tell
of driver ants that march shoulder-to-
shoulder, jaws extended, through
ranks Of soldier ants, and will show
motion pictures Of little known life,
including an unusual series Of Africa
termites.
William Burke Miller of the Ma
tional Broadcasting Co. will give his
impressions of one Of the first trans
Pacific flights made by the giant
clipper flying boats Of Pan-American
Airways. Sidney Shurcliff will de-
scribe the restoration OF historic VIII
hamburg. DR.. H. c. Bryant will de-
scribe this country's eastern national
parks and Wendell Chapman will
Evening star., 1936-11-06
Junsles Of British Guiana" by Gloria

Jungles Of British Guiana" by Gloria
Hollister.
Friday, January 22-'North About.
in the square-Rigger Joseph Con-
rad" by Alan ]. Villiers.
Friday. January 2e-"In France
Today" by DR.. Maynard Owen
williams.
Friday, February 5I"Camera Hunt
ing In Borneo." by Mr.. and Mrs.
Martin johnson.
Friday. February 12-"Germany in
World News" (speaker announced
later.
Friday, February 19-(announced
later.
Friday. February 26L"seeing Mod
ern Italy" Speaker announced later)
Friday, March 5-"Angola. the New
Gateway to Africa" by Laura Boulton
Friday, March 12-"The Royal
Thames" by Capt. John Noel.
Friday, March 19-"Our Eastern
Fairgrounds" by DR.. H. G. Bryant.
Friday, March 26-"Restoring Will
liamsburg, virginia's Colonial Capt.
tal," by Sidney shurclif1.
Friday, April q with Wild
Animals in the Rockies" by Wendell
Chapman.
Evening star., 1936-11-06
show new pictures Of wild animal
life in the Rockies.

show new pictures Of wild animal
life in the Rockies.
Voyage to be Described.
Alan j. villiers. owner Of one Of the
last full-rigged ships afioat. will tell
of part Of his recent voyage around the
world.
The program was announced BY
the society as follows:
Friday, November 13-"Confiict in
Palestine" by Lowell Thomas.
Friday. November 20-"By Clipper
Across The Pacific" by william Burke
Miller.
Friday. November 27-"My Journey
to Forbidden Lhasa," by G. Suydam
Cutting.
Friday, December - Treasure
Hunting in Modern Maya Land" by
DR.. Sylvanus Griswold Morley.
Friday. December 11-"vacation in
Spain-ini936!" by Robert Neville.
Friday, December 18-"The Magic
of Mexico" by Burton Holmes.
Friday, January 8-"Wild Life in
Old World England" by Capt. G. w.
r. knight.
Friday, January 15-"Exploring the
Evening star., 1936-11-06
FOL GER LIBRARY PLANS
CELEBRATION TUESDAY
Director Announces Commemora-
ton Of Publication of First
Folio Of Shakespeare.

DR.. Joseph Quincy Adams, director.
this morning announced commence
ration of the publication Of the first
folio Of Shakespeare, to be held at the
Folger Shakespeare Library Tuesday
evening. November II.
The occasion Is the 313th anniver-
sary Of the printing Of the earliest
compilation Of Shakespeare's plays,
edited by John Heminge and Henry
Condell and printed by william and
Isaac Jaggard.
DR.. Adams said that DR.. A. s. W.
Rosenbach, Philadelphia bibliophile,
will be the principal speaker at the
celebration, and copies Of the first
folio are to be on display In the IL
brary gallery.
Admission to the commemoration
will be by invitation only.
Evening star., 1936-11-06
GEOGRAPH|CGROU
PLANS LECTURES.
Wide Range of Subjects to
Be Covered in 1867
Series.

Subjects ranging from war-torn
Spain and its Nazi and Fascist neigh
bors to the quiet, colonial Williams
burg. Va, and from jungle explora-
tions into Borneo and British Guiana
to a flying trip across the Pacific will
be covered in a schedule of 19 lectures
under auspices of the National Geo.
graphic Society during the 1867
season.
The series will begin November 1S
with a description by Lowell Thomas,
noted radio and newsreel commenta-
Evening star., 1936-11-06
CHICAGO FIRM TO PAY
LABOR SECURITY SHARE
Adopts Policy Of Paying Both
Company and Emp1oye Shares
Of Wage Tax.

Of Wage Tax.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
CHICAGO, H., November 6.-The
Mills Novelty Co. has decided on q
policy Of paying both the company's
and employees portions Of the new
Federal wage tax which becomes ef-
fective January /, 1887, under the
social security act, President Fred l.
Mills announced yesterday.
The decision affects 1900 employees
in the three plants and 40 branches
Of the concern.
Evening star., 1936-11-06
School Teachers Can't Paint.

Turkey has forbidden It's woman
school teachers to use paint, rouge and
powder or to wear jewelry or short
skirts.
Evening star., 1936-11-06

Frances colony Of the ivory coast
Of Africa consists Of almost 2,000. 900
natives and some 1,500 Europeans.
Evening star., 1936-11-06

10000 Disappear Yearly.
Twenty thousand Britons walk out
Of their homes every year and disap-
pear, q police report states.
Evening star., 1936-11-06

tor Of the confict IN Palestine. There
will be 10 lectures in al, continuing
until April 2. AL lectures will be given
in Constitution Hall and will be ac-
companied by motion pictures and
colored lantern slides.
Several old favorites Of the society's
lecture platform will be back with new
new and timely material, 1t was an
nounced. Burton Holmes will describe
'"The Magic of Mexico" Mr.. and Mrs.
Martin johnson, recently returned
from an extended expedition into the
jungles of Borneo, will tell OF en-
counters with tree-climbing fish,
snakes which dive from high trees,
oysters that grow on trees, and the
capture of a 300-pound gorilla. DR..
Maynard Owen williams of the So
ciety's foreign staff, will report his
personal observations of the great
Paris strike and of the general elec-
tions in France this year.
Evening star., 1936-11-06
Miss Hollister to Appear.

A newcomer to the program is Miss
Gloria Hollister, an associate Of DR..
william Beebe Of the New York Zoo
logical Society. She has explored the
depths of the sea in the bathysphere,
Evening star., 1936-11-06

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-04
GAME ASSOCIATION
 GUESTS REPLYING
Prominent SpOrtsmen Ac. cept Invitation to An.
 nual Clambake Here

The Waterbury Fish and Game as- Sociation held It's regular meeting last night in the Chamber of Com merce building on Field street. It was announced by Secretary Walter A. Woods that Adelbert s. Knapp, popular Norwalk taxidermist and former fly casting champion of New England, will attend the annual sheep bake and field day of the as- Soclation.
 Many prominent Connecticut sportsmen have signified their in- tentions to attend, among whom are Oliver B. Ellsworth and Arthur L. Clark, chairman and superintendent respectively of the state board Of fisheries and game.
 Andrew J. Cooney Is chairman of the arrangements committee. Approximately i60 persons have already signif1ed their intention of attending tho outing, and final rec ports have been postponed until Thursday evening, when another meeting will be held. Officers of the association arc: President, William J. Latimer; treasurer, Louis F. East- wood: secretary. Walter A. Woods, and Andrew J. Cooney. chairman of the dinner committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-04
PARAMOUNT PARK

A sewing class will be organized at the Fairmount park playground today. The class once organized will begin work on the costumes for the pageant to be held at Hamilton Park later in the month. The chil. dFen of Fairmount park will repre- sent Sweden.
 Tomorrow evening another mo. kion picture show will be held for the children. The previous perform anc: for the children made such q hit that return engagements were en great demand.
 The regular session of the box ang class was held this morning un- der the direction of Supervisor Joe Nash and plenty of would-be ''pugs" swung leather with such vim and vigor that the class had ko be slowed down before the leather pusherS issued a challenge Co the playground guardian him. eeelf.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-04
TOWN PLOT

This afternoon at 2:S0 o'clock at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Com- munity hall Q rehearsal by tho chil- dren of the Town Plot playground will be held for the minstrel show which will be presented by that group the i8 tn or 18th of this month.
 Work on the pageant will also be- gin today at the community hall, Town Plot children will represent Italy In the pageant and folk danc- ing and the like vii lbe practiced tonight.
 Thursday evening at 8 o'clock the children of the Division street play ground will present the three act play, Sleeping Beauty" at the Town Plot playground. The play Is un- der the direction of Herbert Price. The public is invited to attend this show.
 Friday evening the WPA band will give a concert at Town Plot at 7:30 o'clock. An extensive and va- ried program has been by the musi- clans under the direction of Cosmo Vendetti.