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The daily independent., 1936-10-08
To Abrogute PactF0r
Non-Mterference If
NazisAndHaIyPersist
I. S. May Fortify
Bases In Far East
TOCuard Interests
PENNY-IN-SLOT SCALES
ASSESS MORAL VALUES

That a fraction more than 18
per cent of the people are dis
honest might have been the
conclusion drawn by a local
restaurant proprietor when he
empticd the cOin-in-the slot
scales before his Main street
location yesterday morning.
OF 466 persons who had
weighed in since last the ma
chine was empticd, rs had used
metal slugs, washers, flat wads
of tinfOil or other phOney de-
vices, $50 had deposited an
honest penny, one philanthrO-
pist had inserted a nickel in
the penny machine.
The daily independent., 1936-10-08
Ouirks In the News

Six little BaughmanS lay in Ada
cent hospital beds tonight and
compared their operations. Fran
ces, 10; William, 8; Virginia, 7;
Thomas, 6; Robert, 4, and Mas
kcl, 2; underwent tOnSileCComlcS
conScCuitively at Methodist hos
pital. Brought here by their par
CntS, Mr.. and Mrs. William r.
Baughman of Gilmore, Ark, the
children thought it great fun.
Maybe They Win Too Much
New Orleans, La, Oct. 7-CUP)
Children in two Negro schools are
gambling entirely too much, &C
cording to a protest made today
to Mayor Robert Maestri by men,
bers of the Presidents Coopera-
tive Club. Children are shooting
craps with adults in the neighbor-
hood. club members said, and ask
cd the Mavor To stop il.
The daily independent., 1936-10-08
Maybe 1t Was The Cleaner

New York, Oct. 7-(UP Jack
johnson, former heavyweight
champion, appeared in Supreme
Court today, demanding to know
who had sued him and for what.
A check-up showed that no had
sued him. We'll" Johnson said,
Somebody handed me a piece OF
paper that said something about
a suit"
The daily independent., 1936-10-08
Vice Raid May Hold Murder Clue

Boston. Oct. 7.-W.R)- Baffled
by a strange sequence Of compll-
cations in their attempt to identi-
fy a brunette" whose hacked-off
legs were found in Boston harbor,
police tonight considered a posi-
bility that the victim might be a
west end woman who testified for
the government in recent vice
trial.
The daily independent., 1936-10-08
Chancellor Challenges
Prince to Duel

Vienna, Austria, Oct. 7.-(U.R)-
Former Vice Chancellor Emil r.
Fey tonight challenged Prince
Ernst Rudiger Won Starhemberg
to a duel because of alleged eroga-
tory remarks the latter made
about the death of Engelbert
D2llfuss. premier. who was aSsas-
sinated. The affair was referred to
the court of honor.
The daily independent., 1936-10-08
Flashes
Ehringhaus to Stump in North

EhTIlgHduS lU StuIIIP III HN0rs
Raleigh, Oct. 7.-U.P)- Gov. j..
C. B. EhringhauS will make Sc
ries of speeches under auspices OF
the Democratic national commit
tee in Ohio and Pennsylvania IN
behalf of reelection of President
Roosevelt this month, his office
announced today.
The daily independent., 1936-10-08
A Last Resort

New York, Oct. 7.-IUPI-
Twenty housewives, caught while
playing poker, were charged by
police today with disorderly con-
dust. Police said they had been
tipped off to the game by hus-
bands who were tired of their
wives losing money.
The daily independent., 1936-10-08
TODAY'S LOCAL
CALENDAR

A. M.
$50 Mems Christian Fedora
ton.
P. M.
7:3O Red Men; w. o. W.;
Rebeccas; Cub Pack Scouts;
Mission Service at the Pente-
costal Holiness Church.
7:45 Choir Practices.
Library Hours: 1912, 2-6
The daily independent., 1936-10-08

Speaking OF Operations
Memphis. Tenn. Oct 7-'UP(
The daily independent., 1936-10-08

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The daily independent., 1936-10-08
The Weather

.r,-r.lty and Friday pos
-. t.o.&' no, much change IN
s l'" temperature.
The daily independent., 1936-10-08
Maritime Forecast

Sandy Hook to Hatteras: Moderate Shift
ing Winds overcast weather Thursday,
possibly occasional showers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
SHERIDAN OUT OF
 FRACTIONAL FIGHT
Warden Denies Report He Favored Candidate
 in Third Ward

Naugatuck, Sept. 21- Warden John J. Sheridan announced today he will not take part in any "fac- tional fights" in the third ward in the coming democratic caucuses for the office of representative. The warden strongly denied a report he favored a candidate in that ward.
 T plan to keep out of the battle for the positions" he said. Reports have it there will be three candi- dates in the third ward, the present representative, William McDermott, Thomas Reilly and Joseph Neal, ST.
 Just what effect the decision of the warden will have on the situa- ton remains to be seen. The war den gave no reason for his stand in this matter.
 It is believed Rep. Joseph Jack son will win the second ward dele gates to the town convention on Oct. 6 with no opposition, and that Richard Durkin will carry the first ward.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21

Father Fleming had been pastor of the church of St. John the Evange- list, White Plains, for the past six years. He had previously been a member of the New York aposto- late band for 20 years, and its su- perior for several years.
 Local Survivors
 Surviving are two sisters in Wa terbury, Mrs. P. J. Reardon, and Miss Marguerite Fleming; nephew, Rev. John Reardon, of Brewster, N. Y., and 8 niece, Miss Margaret Reardon of this city. The funeral mass will be held at 10:30 Wednes- day morning.
 Father Fleming was educated at Washington grammar school and Crosby high school, and then en- tered Holy Cross college. On gradu- ation from college he entered St. Jo- seph,s seminary, Dunwoodie, Yonk- CTS, N. Y. He was ordained, a year ahead of the remainder of his class, at St. Patrick's cathedral, New York city, in 1909.
 After ordination he made special studies at Catholic university, Wash ington, D. c. He returned to join the Apostolate Mission band, and served with that group in the New York arch diocese. He was superior of the band when he was made pastor in White Plains in 1880. During his pastorate he effected many improve ments, and expanded several parish organizations.
 War Chaplain
 During the war, Father Fleming served as chaplain at the U. s. naval station at Pelham Bay, N. Y. He was honored several times by ex-ser- vicemen's organizations. He was close friend of Archbishop Murray.
 Father Fleming was held in high
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
Community College Plan Abandoned For
 Sectional Program
Registration Opens Here October 5-InstruCtors to Be Assigned to Churches, Fraternal Organizations;
 WPA to Supervise Educational Courses

nshment of a class in any one com- munity, said that no special class will be arranged unless fifteen per- sons from one section of the city state that they will be regular at- tendants.
 Glasses will be held the same as they were during the previous year, with the exception that if there are no requests for subjects that were taught last year, these subjects will not be taught. The WPA edu- cational branch aims to give local people the kind of instruction they wish to have.
 Larger Attendance
 Last year, with but few exceptions all classes were well attended and the director hopes for better at- tendance this year under the new arrangement. Those wishing to reg ister for courses may report to or call at tn office of the department in Crosby High school during the day, starting October 5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
=: Political Gossip |:

Democrats and republicans of the state lost no time in getting their respective campaigns under way. In fact over the weekend rallies were held all over Connec- ticut not only by the two major parties but also by the union party. Bristol was the scene of two mon- ster gatherings, one conducted by the republicans on Saturday and the other sponsored by the union party yesterday. The Jeffersonian club of Waterbury held large rally at Lake Quassapaug yester- day while Congressman J. Joseph Smith stumped throughout the valley, attending not only the Mid dlebury affair but also outings in Derby and at Lakewood park, the latter sponsored by the Irish American club of this city.
 Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg of Michigan was the principal speaker at the Bristol rally of the republicans. Attorney Thomas c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
CHURCH MEMBERS
 SPONSOR PICNIC

Four busises and several automo- piles were used to transport 200 who attended the Second Congregational church picnic Saturday afternoon at Lighthouse Point. The sports pro- gram included baseball, quoits, swimming and racing.
 Dinner was served at noon un- der the direction of Mrs. Mabel Ad- gate, assisted by the women of the parish. Rev. John Coombs was in charge aided by corps of young men of the senior department o1 the church school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21

The registration date for the Mat tatuck Collegiate Centers has been announced as October 5 by Miss Edna Harmon, director of WPA educational and recreational activ- ities in the city. The registration will be from the above date until October 10 and thet fall program
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
PHARMACY SCHOOL
 STARTS l2TH YEAR

The opening exercises for the twelfth annual session of the Con- necticut College of Pharmacy will be held in the college building on York street, tomorrow and We'd nesday. Sophomore students will re- port for the first meeting tomorrow morning at eight-fifteen. At two- thirty tomorrow afternoon the fresh men class will assemble in the main lecture hall of the college. The en- tering class will be welcomed by Dr. Curtis P. Gladding of Hartford, president, members of the board of trustees, and Dr. Henry s. Johnson, dean of college. Senior and Junior
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21

Director
 will probably get under way on oc- tober 13.
 The local supervisor stated this morning that there will be no Mat tatuck College existing this year similar to the set-up last year, but that classes will be held in church halls, community centers and public schools at such places where re- quests for classes are most numer- ous. The registration will determine where these classes will be held.
 Glasses At Y. M. 0. A.
 In addition to the collegiate cen- ter arrangement regular classes will also be held at the Central Y. M. o. A. in the evening, at Crosby High school in the afternoon and even ing.
 Miss Harmon, speaking in regard to the number of requests that will be necessary to warrant the estab-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
Collegiate Centers to Open October l3
Archbishop Murray
 May Attend Funeral
Expected to Fly East to Oficate Wednesday at SerY
 ices for Father Fleming, Native of Waterbury

If weather conditions permit Most Rev. John Gregory Murray archbishop of St. Paul. will make return trip halfway across the continent to pontificate at solemn Fleming 52 who died yesterday at White Plains N Y Arch bishop Murray has to pontcate at funeral in St. Paul tomorrow He then plans to to New York by plane possible, and officiate at White Plains Both Archbishop Murray and Father Fleming native Wa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
EIGHT CRIMINAL
 CASES ARE LISTED

Eight criminal cases are listed for common pleas court Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. The cases were all set down for hearings this week at the criminal session last week.
 In most of the cases, not guilty pleas have been entered, though sev- eral of the accused have not yet been put to plea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
WEATHER RY PHONE

Stockholm (UP).-The Stockholm telephone service has added weather forecasts to its special services. Like the time service, the weather fore cast is given ly 8 photograph rec ord,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
Warden Not Reconciled

Although Warden John J. Sheri- dan sat on the speakers platform at the fifth congressional district convention of the democrats held Saturday at Torrington, his friends here do not interpret this as an in- dication he was in sympathy with the nomination of Congressman j. Joseph Smith of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
U. s. Senator

 | O'Brien of Boston, candidate for vice-president on the union ticket, was the main speaker at the N. U. s. J. event. Assistant U. s. At torney General David V. Cahill of Washington and Congressman Matthew J. Merritt of New York were the guest speakers at the Jeffers0nian event.
 More rallies are coming and the state headquarters of the repub- Mean and democratic party will soon announce the long list of speaking engagements for the various candidates and organiza- tion leaders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21

Several Connecticut cities have made aerial surveys to serach for land which wasn't being taxed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21

Tomorrow night Judge Francis A. Pallotti of Hartford, g 70. p. cam didate for congressman-at-large, and Attorney George G. DiCenzo. candidate for secretary of state, will speak in New Britain. DiCenzo comes here tonight to address local Italian republicans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21

Attorney John B. Sullivan is be- ing boomed for the g. o. p. probate nomination in the Windham-S -Scot- land district. He is a resident of Willimantic and is assistant prose-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
MASTERS NIGHT
 SET BY GRANGE
Rock RinlnlOns Plan Meet ing TOmOrrOw-Adanl-
 son in Kansas City

Naugatuck, Sept. 21-Tuesday will be visiting Masters night at Rock Rimmon Grange and Master Her. bert Fowler of Beacon Valley grange will fill one of the chairs.
 Thursday there will be an all day meeting of the Farm Bureau at Grange hall. Mrs. George Clark will be hostess and will have charge of dinner which will be served at noon.
 Friday night, at Beacon Valley Grange, after the regular business meeting, there will be 8 roll call on subjects found in the Grange monthly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
Attending Convention

Attending Convention
 Chief of Police John Adamson is attending the annual convention of national police chiefs in Kansas City, the first four days of this week. Captain Vincent Scully is in charge during the chiefs absence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21

classes will meet for organization on Wednesday morning at eight-fifteen Regular class work will be resumed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21

The republican party of South ington has outnumbered the demo- crats in the number of caucus en- rollments this year it has been an- nounced by the registrars of voters. The republicans enrolled 115 to the democrats 67.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21

U. s. Senator Augustine Loner- gan has referred to the post of- flee department officials reso- lution of the East Hartford Demo- cratic club protesting against the site of the new post office in their town. A site on Chapman street in East Hartford has been approved by the inter departmental commit tee of the treasury and post office departments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21

cutting attorney of the police court there. The democrats plan to renominate the democratic incum- bent, Judge c. Vincent Shea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21

Former Postmaster Sidney M. COwles of Berlin is being boomed for the g. o. p. nomination as rep- resentative from that town. He has not announced his candidacy but is being urged to run by his friends. Republicans of the town Outnumbered the democrats in the number enrolled on caucus lists this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21

Mary Elizabeth Warren Francisco and Vassa ana Robert Durham the rahahs Eleanor French ana M that fit The table takers agreed Cobbs daughter free she VII Wo
 Harrison Williams one or the FaraolSe show gals the rift in recent mercer chap named Sergeant Philharmonic vion IS the N Americans new nusicritc Communist Party has drive on membership Everybody from Bowoer down is being investigated connections Free If you something funny tomorrow night then listen to Ben Bernie and Frank Parker trying to be-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21

Albert E. Lavery of Fairfield, re- publican nominee for lieutenant governor, will be the guest of honor on the 29th at a dinner of the Fairfield County Sheriffs' associa- ton at the Hotel Stratfield. He is expected to visit Waterbury later in the campaign to deliver an ad- dress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21

The Literary Digest its weekly poll results to various tats industry before it publishes it. Wnyg lnosS we be,d mn nbcaon of his latest until all the people in it die M last two slightly autobogaphal tonnes brought several nel ss
 the socially prominent ana wea1y atrons say That's heluva free ad send of the week. From the Atanta N1eorg Things are more people dodgng than there looking M The most important part or ro wayites conversation is the "con."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21

Prediction Hoagy Carmichaels big smash Will pc yatte heard in the B. Le show Almost as Ine a hs "Star Tu left uppercut
 insomnia is pet named ooDy ana ms real name Quentin Bossis of G. F. Putnam C Sons will heavenly bundle about November S<no for September features likeness o ve domen is Evelyn Herbert the canary M handhodng Chicago motor out there KosaIno hu I shouId e the Academy m0tng in "Crags Wife, according admirers Bing CrosDy new ara"oun 0O" tract forbds being starred He insisted on U!
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1936-06-12
JOHN McKIMMIN KEYSTONE

The people both white and colored
were very agrccably surprised to see
and have the presence Of our mutual
and Scrviccablc fricnM John MsKimm
If Charleston 10 come To our city
this week. While his mission WAS es-
pccially politicals and incidentally
fralcrnal his presence was nevcrthc-
less very agreeable and receptive. His
intrcSts III the coming arrangement
for the I.cXt State Convention merit
cd for him an agreeable audience. lie
was accompanied by brother Joiner
also of Charleston who represents per
hapS one of the biggest and strongest
divisions of the Republican Party.
Then, too he was in Il measure, some
what prospecting for Il permanent 10
cation in this section of the stage,
who should he finally decided To 10
cate right many "Shccklcs" of new
money to our shores.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1936-06-12
Exposes / reafnnent
of Negroes

New York City-(ANP-A startl-
ing expose of the shameful treatment
given New York's famous "Hcll
Fighters" the Fifteenth Regiment,
by bigotcd Southcrncrs aud the many
prejudice inspired Insults they en-
dured while I'm Uncle Sans uniforms
during tho World War Is now told
fO rthe first time In the book author
cd by Colonel Arthur w. Little. for
mcr commander of the "llcll Fight
crs" and titled "From Harlem To the
Rhine"
The book graphically describes the
thrills of the march of the Harlem
Doughboys ~ tcy volunteered from
nll walks of life unit at the Armis-
ticc that had reached Metz, the fur
thermost point of all allied troops
and then the wild national acclaim,
decorations and honorable discharge
on their return home
For the first time, the inside de
tails of the diSnStcro,is bloody race
riot ut the Spartunburg Training
lamp, cunninsly provoked by blgot-
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1936-06-12

ed South Carolina Leaders and mar
rowly avcrtcd. Is barred I'm true AMI rs
volting detail. The race hystcria grip
ping Dixie after the alleged "shoot-
ing up" of Houston. Texas during
thosn hctic dss, is portruy ed with
damning indircctncss. A hundred slim
liar situations throughout tho "Ilcll
Fighters crusade, of the goro ind
glory TINT attended their ways, ara
told
Tributes are paid To the genius Of
the soldiers, praise is given them for
their Christ ike patience and valor
AMI recognition is also given to the
devotion of their Northern Nor,lic
buddirs who came to thci rrScuI. ut
home in camp AMI abroad. Names
mentioned prominently in the famous
sage of II noted rcgicnt are elm E.
uropr, Napoleon Marshall, Noble Sis.
sic. General Guuruud. on down to tho
humblcSi hcro-privatr, these latter
bcliie called 10y lnmc oil the book.
following announcement of his camli-
dacy for The Republican nomination
for Vice President, Is being given tho
undivided support by the soldiers he
formerly commanded and 10y their le-
gion of friends, who In his candidacy
see II wonderful chance to- daily be-
hind II real friend of the race and To
Influence the nation, by putting up ~
united front in hi behalf, to give Col
omcl Little tn" recognition due Inn M
Il solder, statesman AMI friend Of man
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1936-06-12
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
DAILY HAPPENINGS
ROY A. WARDEN YUKON'S
BEST BUSINESS FRIEND

To make mention of man and his
| business as it affcctc the welfare OF
the public, that man must be one who
| Is making good and touching elbow
with the people generally. The name
of that man is none ether than the
Honorable Roy Warden Of Yukon
who, without uucstin, has mrc nerve
determination, ambitionand desire to
make his town and vicinity worth
while than NEST men YOU meet any
where on the top side of the Globe.
tribulUr of Beer nc has that high-clasS
Scnc of local appreciation and desire
10 help that merits for him the COM
plimcnt of being worthy of the pco-
PIES confidence He is the head man
of Il very popular Theatre known as
the yukon Theatre. This AmuSe-
mcnt department is worthy of any
body making trips miles away to see
the beauty displayed therein. "a par
ty of Keystone folks OH last Sunday,
vending their way to the aWr CCC
Camp near Cucumber section, stop
ped 10y Hon. Roy Wardcn's lucrative
place of business and when he found
out that we were Oh our way to CCC
Camp for the expressed purpose of
encouraging the 1853 colored young
men who constitute the confidential re
lation of a members of the race. and
learning also that we were on our
way to Il picnicing dinner this big
man voluntarily rendered this delcga-
ton some lifc-saving cold and frigidly
saving ingredients us they might bee
needed
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1936-06-12
Continued from page One)
G & c CAMP WAR L. So
COMPANY 3S2R r

Those present at the picnic were
Mr.. and Mrs. u. ii. Prunty and fam
lily, Editor and Mrs. Whittico. Mrs.
o. V. Hunter, Mrs. Mamie Craft.
V. q. Garter, DIR. and Mrs. Sidney
Cardwell, Mrs. J. c. Cooper and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Garrison
Miss Elizabeth Anderson, Mr.. Ed.
Anderson, Mr.. Tom Branch and Miss
Anderson. We wanted to witness the
ball game between Camp War and
Camp Panther, and root for Camp
War but we had to tear ourselves a.
way = My, what Il delightful day.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1936-06-12
"Doy eat dog" is bad enough. bu,
"man eat man" is far worse.

a tender bit of sentiment was not
eel at the Joe Louis training camp last
week. 1t seems that Sir Joseph has
taken on u good deal of surplus fat
during his absence from the ropcd
arena. In consequence, he is said To
he triflc slow In his movements, be
cause of concentration of the addil
ional weight in the section nature de
signed for sitting purposes. AT any
rate, when mixup occurred between
him and u husky Sparring partner
the charming young bride, seated
near the ring, was heard To scream,
in he rmelodious voice, Look out Joe
don't let him hit you