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Evening star., 1937-04-25
ROMP FOR WILSON Nine
Collects 20 Hits Of Charlotte
Hall Hurler for 2O-1 Win,

11HII duTIeT TOT ZO-1 WIN.
Charlotte Halls one pitcher alb
sorbed terrific shellacking yesterday
from Woodrow Wilson Highs base
ball team, ducking 20 hits as the
Presidents, behind the effective pitch
ing of Dick Offutt, scored 20-1 VIC
tory at Charlotte Hall, Md.
Of1utt, pitching in scholastic circles
for the first time, limited Charlotte
Hall to 10 scattered hits and gave
promise of being ready to step into
interhigh series roles should the
Presidents crack twirler, Kilmer Bortz
falter. Wilson played errorless ball
while Charlotte Hall committed three
miscues.
Evening star., 1937-04-25
Prices Fair at SOlomOnS.

FT1CeS FAR aC SO1OmOnS.
y ATES at Solomons are more or less
standard with all captains. For a
four-hour trip with five persons the
charge is S.. Over five persons the
rates rise accordingly. Week ends the
price is 81. Trips across the bay cost
Evening star., 1937-04-25
Two Are Initiated.

WITHOUT a single senior in the
shell, and with pair of young
sters rowing their first race in any
competition-Ray Spear, jr., of Wash
ington and F. W. Kittler of Detroit
there had been some doubt as to the
Navy's strength.
But all questions were answered
quickly as the husky Sailors pulled
briskly ahead and had open water
on Columbia before they had covered
440 yards.
In the face of a 10-mile cold cross
wind and rowing against the tide
through ruff1ed waters, Columbia got
a slight jump on the Tars at the
outset, hitting their strokes to a 40
beat, against Nays 80 AS both
crews settled down to a 80 beat, the
Navy ca ght up and forged 70 the
fore, never to be overhauled. Navys
time was 9:l6.
Evening star., 1937-04-25
MMILLANS LOSE FIRST

Mcmillan A. c. was defeated for the
nrst time this season yesterday as the
Buck Newsom Insects recorded a l4-s
triumph in a sandlot base ball Rarne.
Evening star., 1937-04-25
Y0UNGNAW CREW
WHIPS COLUMBIA
FVe-L length Victory Gives
Tars Hope of Winning
Sprint Title Again.
By the Associated Press.

4 NNAPOLIS, Md, April "a
~ Nays young, smooth-strok-
~ ing crew, off to fast start
and swinging along with ar
easy rhythm, whipped a more eX-
perienced Columbia varsity eight by
five lengths over mile and a half
course on the Severn River today.
The large margin of victory not
only was sweet revenge for the set
back Columbia handed the Sailors a
year ago, but also gave rise to hopes
the Tars again might win the East
ern sprint championship they earned
last season.
1t was Navy's day all the way, for
the Midshipmen also won the junior
varsity and freshman races in easy
fashion. After the first half mile
Columbia did not threaten in any OF
the three events.
Evening star., 1937-04-25

ardson cruiser overheard this week
with . new paint job. The Lu II,
25-foot standard Chris Craft, has been
sold to Hilton Smith. She was owned
formerly by William Coakley.
Two new 1887 model Chris Craft
have been sold recently. One Is =
32-footer, purchased by Donald Nc
Knew; the other Is q 25-foot Clipper
model OF Huntress from the Corinthian
Yacht Club.
Power boats are being fitted out 50
fast at the Corinthian these days that
it's difdcult to keep tab on them.
Among the recent pleasure craft to 60
overheard were Maj. Cansler's 40-foot
cruiser Charlbess, the 25-foot cabin
cruiser Claralee OF DR.. Charles Col
lins, Joe Loveday's 33-foot motorboat
Marie, the 3s-foot Comanche of j. B..
Glenn and Howard E. Crawford's
speedboat Dart. The latter also has
had new engine installed.
The new dock at the Corinthian was
completed yesterday and will accom-
odate 20 boats. Judging from the way
applications for membership are pour
ing In, 1t would seem that additional
mooring facilities have been finished
just in time.
Regatta Committee Meets.
NEXT Friday afternoon, the Board
OF Directors Of the President Cup
Regatta Association will meet in the
ofice of John Remon, president, to dis
cuss plans for the September regatta
and pageant that precedes the races.
From Paul Tomalin, vice
commodore Of the Potomac
River Sailing Association, We
learn that Dick Wheeler, son Of
Senator Wheeler, Is putting the
finishing touches on his new
snipe to be raced here soon.
Frank Del vecchio, down at 1912
! Eleventh street southeast, has taken
on the agency for Lycoming Marine
Motors and Michigan Propellers.
Frank is a vell-known figure to local
| anglers.
Evening star., 1937-04-25

more advanced subjects in the pilot
ing of boats, worthwhile knowledge
that every skipper should have. Fur
ther study Is afforded for those de-
string to continue through junior
navigator and navigator classes.
Outboards Selling Fast.
JUST to strengthen our conviction
that things are looking up in the
boating world, Nash Marine Supply
reports that already this Spring they
have sold more than fifty-five johnson
outboards, the well-known Sea Horse.
This is 20 more than were sold for q
like period last year.
1t was learned also that three out
board boats built by the Old Town
Canoe Co. were sold recently to
local boatmen. Owners of these 16-
footers are E. o. Miller, William Selt-
zer and George Barton
Nash Is showing streamlined john
son outboard that fairly spells speed
even as 1t rests on stand In the store
In addition to q modernistic alumni
num-cased powerhead, this model has
such features as under water exhaust,
full pivot reverse, shock absorber drive
and alternate firing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-22
ALIAS TACK 60. OF FAIRHAVEN LOCATES HERE Mass. Corporation Said to Be Largest of Kind
 in World
 SITE OF BEARDSLEY, "A WOLCOTT COMPANY Machinery Soon Will Be Shipped Here-lt Means
 More Employment

The Atlas Tack Corpora ton of Fairhaven, Mass, said to be the largest tack manu- featuring firm in the world, will soon establish a division in this city and plans eventu- ally to have a large plant here, it was learned today by The Democrat. Waterbury was selected, a reliable source said, because officials of the corporation felt that the city was ideal for manufacturing pur- poses.
 The Massachusetts corporation has purchased the nail division of the Beardsley & Wolcott Company of Waterbury, and has also taken a lease on that portion of the local firms plant occupied by the nail division.
 Machinery Coming
 A large quantity of machinery will soon be moved from Fairhaven to Waterbury. All the employees of the nall division of Beardsley & Wolcott will be retained, and 1t is expected that g.. number of new employees will be added. As soon as tho machinery has been installed, tho tack firm will begin operating on . two-shift daily basis.
 Opening Of the local division 0t tho tack corpora ton will mean more employment opportunities for local residents. It will likewise be an asset to the olty's manufacturing standing.
 waterbury Is Best
 The Massachusetts corporation considered large number of cities and towns before deciding that Wa terbury best suited its purposes from every angle. Though no official statement has been made, 1t Is uIl- derstood that the Atlas Tack Cor poration has in mind the eventual establishment of this city as head quarters for it's worldwide buisi- ness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-22
SON ARRESTED AS
 FATHERS KILLER

Chicopee, Mass, Sept. 29.-(UP) An Aldenville man was arrested on a murder charge early today af- ter his father had been shot dead at the latter's Mountain View club in that village. l.4
 Armand Turcotte, 35, the defend ant, was quoted by police as saying that the shooting followed quar- rel. Joseph Turcotte, 61, died al- most instantly from a wound in the heart.
 Arrnand's younger brother Joseph Jr., in seeking to prevent the shoot. ing, struck him so hard on the head that Armand was hoSpitaltzed for deep lacerations.
 Police said the weapon with whici, Joseph Jr., nearly broke Armanda skull was the same short-barreled shotgun from which Armand fired a charge of buckShot into their fathers heart. @
 Armand,s condition was such as to cause postporement until to- morrow of his arraignnent on murder charUs m Chicopee district court. ..S. !, police record dating from lD2a' \
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-22
Oscar Bartolini Guilty or Killing Mass. Merry Widoy

Dedham, Mass, Sept. 22.-(UP)-- A Norfolk county jury that deliber- ated nearly six hours early today convicted Q Quincy chef of first de- gree murder in the cleaver staying of Grayce Grimm Asquith, Al, Wey-- mouths merry widow" Gray-haired Oscar Bartolini, 6l, betrayed no emotion as he heard the verdict that barring executive clemency or ac- ton by Q higher court-will send him to the electric chair. The jury filed into the courtroom at 12:l7 Q. m. (EDT). A hush fell over the hand. full of spectators as Foreman Fred erick A. Phelps of Sharon rose to read the verdict. An unidentified woman spectator, stified an involun7 tary ,""Oh r when he pronounced the fateful, words. a4i
 Chief Defense Counsel George B. ,hoirle walked to the prisoners cage.
 I'm sorry, Bartoltni," he said. T did my very best for you"
 < "Okay," replied the defendant with g shrpg of his. shoulders. T don't worry" i b
 k Only a few minutes earlier, he had been heard to Inurnnur;S i. ''f would sooner 60 Co the electric char than go to prison for life"
 Manaclcd to deputies, Bartclmi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-22
THREE HUNDRED
 BICYCLE TESTS
Waterbury Democrat Had Sponsored Campaign; It
 Ended Successfully

More than three hundred bicycle owners, in Waterbury and vicinity participated in the voluntary safety tests that were conducted in public parks of this city during the past week under the sponsorship of the Waterbury Democrat and the Wa terbury Police Department. 'y
 This marked the first time tint an effort had ever been made in this city to check the several safety fea- lures with which all bicycles should be equipped to combat the modern dangers of highway traffic. It also marked the second time that such campaign had been held in the State of Connecticut.
 ,.J Hartford to Repeat H..
 Earlier this year the Hartford Times launched a safety campaign for bicycles and 1t proved so success full in greater Hartford that 1t has been held in neighboring towns and a second campaign is to start next week in Hartford with The Times again sponsoring 1t. .".-
 In view of the fact that there is nothing compulsory about the tests officials of the Waterbury Democrat and Waterbury Police De- partnient were quite pleased with the number of boys and girls who appeared at the specified places aud hours to have their bicycles checked. While the number tested does not represent the bicycle population ,cf . (C,ontjhi,ed oY1 Pare A)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-22
WOMAN ADMITS
 KILLING OF BOY

Reed City, Mich, Sept. 22.-(UP) Mrs. Ruth Corwin, r, a bride of one month, confessed to the sherif1 today that she had killed a seven year old boy.
 Her 10 year old brother was visit ing at her home yesetrday afternoon, she said. Children his age, with whom he was playing, threw apples at him, and he ran into the house, crying. Mrs. Corwin said she went out on her porch with rife to frighten them away. She fired and struck William Lahn in the chest, killing him.
 T must not have held the gun high enough" she told Sheriff Roy al Gingrich.
 Sheriff Gingrich had not decided what charge to make against her.
 Her husband is 21 and is employed in a local factory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-22
French, British, Italian
 Experts To Meet m Paris

perhaps still mindful of the dispatch and determination which Britain and France showed in eXerting con- trol in the Mediterranean.
 2-That they hoped, after what they believed their undoubted diplo- matic victory, that Fuehrer Adolf Hitler might advise Mussolini to re- duce his commitments in the Span- ish civil war.
 It was announced formally at Rome last night that Mussolini would leave Rome Friday accom- panied by Foreign Minister Ciano and Achille Starace, secretary gen. eral of the fascist party, among others, going first to Munich, then to the German army maneuvers. Marshal Pietro Badoglio, chief of staff of the Italian armies, arrived at Berlin last night on his way to the maneuvcrs.
 Berlin dispatches said that Mus solini fWaS expected to arrive at Munich Saturday morning and leave for the nlaneuvers the same night He was expected to arrive at BerliIl Monday and leave September % after a series of honors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-22
Independent Fusion
 Group Is Indignant
Sherwood Rowland, Coalition Party Candidate for Controller, Made Sort of an Apology to G. O.P.
 for Presence of Democrats on Ticket

Independent Democrats of the city today were indignant over the fact that Sherwood Rowland, Fus- ,ioit sS1d ltikte flor colitt' 'oIler, saw ~ ~ 2 ltlie6 Hast t4nigtIt to make what was virtually an apol- ogy to old-ltne Republicans for the fact that thre are Independent Democrats on the ticket. They feel that inasmuch as they have borne the brunt of the campaigning thus far, there is no reason for MT. Row land, even as 8 political gesture, to make excuses for the fact that can didates from their party are on the Fusion ticket.
 Several Other Things
 Another point of objection raised by the Independent Democrats IS the fact that several times in his speech MT. Rowland stated that the Republican and Independent Demo- cratic tickets were "identica." This, the Independents feel, was a slight to Frank J. Wall, Independent Demo- cratic candidate for registrar ot voters. The Republicans nominated Albert O. Taller.
 A plan which wil loust the Dem- ocratic administration Is para
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-22
JOHN SALINARDL,
 HAYES ARE FINED
$1OO With Costs for Each Because of Tavern Fra-
 cas Last August

Echoes of 8 tavern fight on August IS at the Coconut Grove, North Main street, and a recurring disturbance in the same local setting the follow ing day, sounded in the superior court today before Judge Edwin c. Dickenson.
 Effects of the discussion by coun- sel of gore and bruising resulted in fines of $l00 and costs for John Sali- nardi, 30, 26 Bridge street, and Ed ward Hayes, 24, 1928 South Main street, on breach of the peace charges. The case against Frank "Tingles" Salinardi, a brother of John, also charged with breach of the peace, was nolled by Assistant States Attorney William B. Fitzger- aid. ,.
 Story That Was Told
 The tale told in court concerned two complainants, Frank Viola, PAS Congress avenue, and John DiLeo, 43S South Leonard street. They stopped for a drink at the tavern, they alleged in proceedings at city court, brought to the superior court by the binding over of Hayes and the Salinardis. When they left ill., feeling of alleged feud dimension caused the defendants to follow them out where, 1t was said, fight took
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-22
Weary Legionnaires GetDolvrl To Business Greatest Parade in History of Nation Ended at AS A: MI Daniel Doherty of Boston sads
 Race for Commander
By JOSEPH L. MYLER

(Un1te0 Press Stan C0rreSp0nuemt)
 New York, Sept. a = (UP) = Weary, footsore legionnaires, whose 18-hour parade up Fifth avenue con1- pleted their conquest of the coun- try's biggest city, returned today to the serious business of their 18th annual convention.
 Resolutions must be voted upon by the 1889 legionnaires who are official delegates to the convention resolutions dealing with efforts to keep the United States out of war, foreign affairs, federal legislation, the Legion's' attitude in capital labor disputes, child welfare, na- tional defense, and others which will be reported by various committees at the second business session.
 E Doherty Leads in Roll
 A new national commander, to succeed retiring Harry. w. Colmery, of Kansas, will be elected tomorrow, and delegates were busy maneuver- Ing in hotel room conferences today to obtain backing for their candi- dates. Leading candidates are Ray Kelly of Detroit, and Daniel Doherty of Boston. There were reports that the powers that be" had united to support Doherty's candidacy, and his campaign managers claimed enough votes to elect him on the first ballot. N
 Lynn U. Stambaugh of Fargo, N. D., Mila J. Warner, of Toledo, Ohio, and stephen P. Chadwick, of Seat- tie, Wash, also were candidates to succeed Colmery, but 1t was reported that Stambaugh and Chadwick would throw their support to Do- herty and that he would support their candidates in l938 and 1889. r.. Parade Promise Kept
 When Legion officials arrived here last Sunday, they brought a promise that more than 100000 legionnaires would participate in the longest, most spectacular parade in Fifth avenues history-and that famous Avenue of Wealth" had resounded to the marching feet. of thousands
 (rinyati,1,aa afaS' nY, pa0e R)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-22

was taken to county jail to await sentence. He retired immediately Superior Judge George F. Leary ot Springfield, presiding at his first murder trial, discharged the jury The whole ceremony had taken only three minutes.
 The jury came out once before reaching e verdict, reportedly on the eighth ballot. Shortly before mid night, the jurors asked for further instructions on Nthe difference be- tween first and second degree mur' der.
 The verdict ending the 13-day trial came only two days after the first anniversary of the murder of Mrs ASquith. She was bludgeoned tc death with Q cleaver and her body dismelnbered with a knife and 6 meat saw at her East Weymouth lakeside cottage Sept. 20, lo36.
 It was not until last Oct. 5 that her b,irlap-wrapped legs were re- covered from Boston harbor. Nearly three weeks later, her head wal found, also in the habor. Her torso never was recovered, BartolinL her lover As weK aS her chorerian, was arrested as Q mate. rial witness Oct. Q. but the charge was changed. to murder Oct. 30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-22
MANUFACTURERS
 NOT COMMENTING

Hartford, Conn, Sept. 22.-(UP)- The Connecticut Manufacturers as- sociation today refused comment on allegation of striking Connecticut truck drivers that 1t was the princi- pal barrier to settlement of the walk out now entering its third week.
 Absolutely no comment" said Charles L. Eyanson, secretary-treas- urer of the association, when asked to comment on union charges that his organization was opposed to the closed shop, chief demand of the strikers.
 Strikers, meantime, cruised about the city carrying placards reading:
 "Connecticut Manufacturers as- sociation is unfair to organized la- bor. Won't let our bosses sign a closed shop with us--truck drivers"
 Peace negotiations were at a standstill, although the state labor department reportedly was attempt ing to bring together both parties in anoher effort to end the strike.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-22
CATHOLICS WILL
 HEAR LETTER READ

Berlin, Sept. p. (UP)-A protest against a prohibition of Catholic religious instruction in German schools will be read from Catholic pulpits next Sunday, 1t was learned today.
 Announcement will be made that religious instruction in the future will be given in the churches and Catholics will be urged to defend church rights.
 A pastoral letter. drawn up by a conference of bishops at Fulda, dealing with the entire religious sit- uation in Germany will not be made public for some time. It was under stood that 1t was being studied by Eugenio Cardinal Pacelli, Papal sec- retary of state, and may be read in a few weeks. There was possibility 1t might be accompanied by a mes- sage from Pope Pius,, 1t was re- ported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-22

Paris, Sept. 22- (UP)-French, British and Italian experts will meet here soon to work out details for Italian participation in the nine- power Mediterranean pirate" pa- trol, it was understood today.
 Italy broke the deadlock by mak- ing practical observations" on terms which might induce her to participate. An agreement in prin- ciple apparently was reached at Rome yesterday between Count Galeazzo Ciano, Italian foreign minister, and the British and French charges d'affaires. As the result, Premier Benito Mussolini Is expected to leave for Berlin Friday with the anxiety of a dangerous situation re- moved from his mind.
 There were persistent reports that Britain and France decided to give Italy every opportunity to extricate herself from the dificult position re- sulting from her boycott of the anti pirate patrol. Their reason, 1t wal said was:
 i--That they wanted to see Mus- solipi go to Germany free of aIlx- icty over the Mediterranean, though
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-22
BROTHERS ARE
 CALLED HEROES
Assassins of Gen Denhardt Can Get $l,OOO,OOO to
 Bail Them
Acme Telephoto.

Shelbyville, Ky, Sept. 22-(UP)- The three Carr brothers--'Doc," Roy and Jaclc--4received congratulatory lnessages and visitors at the county jail today. They were felicitated fol having assassinated Brig. Gen. Henry H. Denhardt, who, according to the commonwealth, murdered their sis ter, Verna Carr Taylor.
 The brothers were expected to be released today on $25,000 bail each. The well-to-do Carr family, mem bers of the local bluegrass aristoc- racy, was to provide it, though wealthy friends announced that they would put up as much as $l,- 900, 900 to get them out of jail. Will liam B. Belknap, of Goshen, Ky, fa- nous life stock breeder, was one of the friends eager to help them in any way possible.
 The brothers were affable and gra- cious, displaying the courtly manners for which the old families of this section of Kentucky are famous. A number of telegrams were delivered to them. One read, in part: "You have upheld the highest traditions of the commonwealth and of man hood"
 Their lawyer advised them not to
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-22
MRS. JOHN COZ SERVES ON HER .1ST GRAND JURY Five Local People Were Charged With Violation
 of Federal Laws THREE INDICTED ON MANN ACT CHARGES Two More Were Held as
 Operators of Still on Tudor Street

Serving as one of the first woman jurors to sit in a fed eral grand jury panel in Con- necticut, Mrs. John A. Coe, Jr., of this city, heard evil dence yesterday against five Waterburians charged with violation of federal laws. All five were indicted by the jury of which Mrs. Coe was a member. Three were in dicted on charges of viola ton of the Mann act, and the other two were indicted on allegations that they violated the federal liquor statutes. All were bound over to the United States District Court by U. s. Commissioner Harry Krasow of this city.
 Three Are Indicted
 The grand. jury indicted Harvey w. Pelletier, 39, of Savings street; Harry Fee and Harry w. Fee, of West Main street on Mann act vio- lation charges. They are alleged to have transported three girls from
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-22
SICK GIRL LEFT
 TO DIE ALONE

Honolulu, T. H., Sept. 22-(UP)- Alice Hew, 24, a heart disease pa- tent in the Malulani hospital, was Kidnapped from her sick room to- day and left to die on the insttu- tion,s front lawn.
 Attendants said they saw a Fiji pino carry the girl from her room. They gave chase and the abductor dropped the girl in the yard and fled. Miss Flew, who was critically i'll, died l6 minutes later.
 Police took Q Filipino into cus- tody and sought two others in con- nection with the case.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-22
DEPUTY ASST.
 ATTORNEY GEN,

Hartford. Conn.,. Sept. 22-(UP)~ Attorney Dennis P. O'Connor, Hart ford, today became a deputy assist ant attorney general of the state, succeeding Charles J. Mclaughlin, West Hartford. new attorney gen. eral.
 Mclaughlin took the place of Su- perior Court Judge Edward J. Daly, named to the bench by Gov. Wilbur L. Cross.
 O'Connors appointment was not subject to merit system provisions, as deputy department heads are not in the classified service.