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Evening star., 1937-09-02
TWO DIE IN TRUCK FIRE
One of Drivers in New Jersey
Crash Is Unidentified.

Crash Is Unidentified.
BOUND BROOK, N. j., September
3 R.-Two truck drivers were killed
early today when their heavy vehicles
collided on State Highway Route 20
and burst into flames.
Another driver at the scene identi-
fed one victim as Clarence Bailey, 28,
Of Reading, Pa. The other, driver of
q truck with South Carolina registra-
ton, was not Immediately identified.
Both burned in the fire which re-
duced both trucks to masses Of twisted
wreckage. John Treese, 20, Of Read
ing, who witnessed the accident, said
hs heard the screams of the men but
was unable to reach them through
the flames. -,
Evening star., 1937-09-02

BERLIN, September 2 R.-
Reichsfuerher Adolf Hitler today in
Wted the American opera singer Ey-
Wind Laholm Of Moline, ILL.,, to sing
the leading tenor role, Stolzing, in a
gala performance Of Wagner's "Meis-
tersinger" during the Nazis' Nurn-
berg Congress next week.
Evening star., 1937-09-02
English Told
of Planned
Bombing.
u. S. MARINES
ESCAPE FIRE
Air Raid Misses
Defenses Near
Settlement.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
American lires haze been periled
almost constantly since undecldred
,oar betWeen Japan and China
broke out So days ago at Marco
Polo Bridge outside Peipin0. That
ancient capital ,uas taken ouer by
japanese and later Tientsin ,pas
subjugated. Fighting nou centers
at Shanghai ,oith four Americans
numbered in the thousands killed.
Many haze already evacuated city,
but 1000 Others haze been left
stranded tollo,Ding bombardment of
liner President Hooper and the
closing OF the port to United States
ships By Admiral YarneU.
Evening star., 1937-09-02
Franco Recognition Advised.

ROME, September 2 R.-The way
to solve the troubled situation re-
sulting from recent attacks on Med
1terranean shipping is for all powers
to recognize the belligerency Of Cen
eralissimo Francisco Franco, the Span
ish insurgent leader, well informed
persons declared today.
Asked for comment on the British
cabinet meeting called for today to
take up the series of attacks, includ-
ing yesterdays attempt to blow up
the British destroyer Havock, one
Fascist official said there was no re-
action because the matter did not in
volve an Italian submarine and there
fore did not concern Italy.
Evening star., 1937-09-02
Cabinet Orders
More Ships
to Scene.
:.
NEW ASSAULT
STIRS NATION
Informed Circles
Say Italy Suspect
ed in "Piracy.''
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, September 2.-Britain,
reused to indignant action by the
mysterious sinking of a tanker and
the close escape of a destroyer from
unidentified submarines Off the Span
ish coast, ordered her fleet reinforced
today in the Western Mediterranean.
Informed circles said the govern
ment suspected Italy of responsibility
for strange and repeated assaults on
shipping of many nations off the
Spanish government coast, on the
narrow British empire "life line"
The tanker Woodford, flying the
British flag, went down off the east
coast of Spain, torpedoed yesterday
by an undersea craft near where
zigzagging by the British destroyer
Havock helped the warship dodge a
torpedo Tuesday night.
The Woodford's second engineer was
killed and six of her crew were in
tured.
Approved by French.
Authoritative sources said the cab
1net'S decision to rush more war
ships into the Mediterranean carried
full French approval. France has
warned that she will not tolerate mo-
lestation of shipping in waters vital
to her trade and colonial communi-
cations.
The order for reinforcements was
announced after tense cabinet men,
bers had attempted at two long ses-
sions to shape the empires policy
against the attacks on her ships
The Spanish government ambassa-
dor was summoned to the foreign Of
fee shortly before the second cabinet
meeting adjourned early this after
noon.
The possibility arose that the mys-
terious submarine that attacked the
Havock had been destroyed by the
Havock's defensive depth charges.
Members of the Havock's crew at
Gibraltar said the destroyer, sighting
the approaching torpedo, had zig
Jagged and dropped five depth bombs.
Then the Havock signaled to other
British warships and watch was kept
over a 15-mile radius. Soon oil ap-
peared on the surface, indicating, the
seamen believed, that the submarine
had been sunk.
Crew Takes to Boats.
The attack on the Woodford oc-
Cured about 70 miles north of where
the destroyer Havock was attacked.
The captain reported the ship sank
three hours after she was torpedoed
and that the crew took to the boats.
arriving at the town Of Benicarlo on
the west Spanish coast after eight
hours at sea.
The Earl of Perth, British Am
bassador to Rome, held surprise
interview with Eden before the min
listers met.
The whole Mediterranean question
is due for an airing at Geneva meet
ing of the League of Nations Septem-
Der 10, where Italy has been accused
by the Valencia regime of aggression
against Spanish government shipping.
The feeling here was that unless
italy disproved the Spanish charges
the future of Anglo-Italian friendship
talks would be virtually hopeless.
Evening star., 1937-09-02
BULLETIN.

SHANGHAI, Friday, September
3 (P.-An unconflrmed report
early today said Chinese military
airplanes had flown to Japan and
bombed Kagoshima, southernmost
port of Importance in Japan proper.
Evening star., 1937-09-02

(See LABOR, Page A-3.)
Evening star., 1937-09-02
Singer Offered Role by Hitler.

(See CHINA, Page A-5.)
Evening star., 1937-09-02

BACKGROUND
For 10 years efforts haze been
made to obtain an adequate airport
1or Washington. On July II, dur
ing last session OF Congress, Airline
Pilots Association serued ulti-
nlatum on Bureau of Air Com
merce, declaring Washington
Hoouer Airport dangerous and
refusing to use it after so days un-
less assured a ne1o field. Legisla-
tlon authorizing neU airport at
Camp Springs, Nd, failed.
Evening star., 1937-09-02

70. q. Weather Bureau ForecastJ
Fair tonight and tomorrow; not much
change In temperature; gentle winds.
Temperatures today-Highest, 80, at
pm; lowest, II, at 6 am; temperature at
pm, SO. Full report on page A-23.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-09
STATE FLORISTS
 MEET NEXT WEEK

More than 100 persons are ex- pected to attend the annual meet ing of the Connecticut State Forest Association next Wednesday at the State College in Storrs. Visiting growers and retailers. with their families will first inspect the college grounds and buildings. after which a luncheon will be served. Profess sor Sherman P. Hollister of the col- lege will give the official greetings. Clemens Mortenson of Cromwell will preside over the afternoon meeting
 Speakers will include: Arno H. Nehrling of Boston, president of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists; Profess stor Richard B. Farnum of Rutgers University, who will conduct ques- ton box; Harry Randall of Worces- ter, who will demonstrate the mak- ing of floral arrangements; and Max Schling of New York City, who will also give demonstrations of floral arrangements. Afterwards there will be an athletic program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-09
HAS MUCH DREAD
 OF CHAIN GANG

Boston, July 9.-(UP)-Hearing on James Cunningham's plea that Massachusetts authorities "don't send me back to the chain gang in Georgia, from which he allegedly escaped IS years ago, was to con- tinue today.
 At start of the hearing yester- day before Assistant General James J. Bacigalupo, Fulton County, Ga, Patrolmen John T. Cartier and Jack Carroll denied that "ball and chain' were used in Gergia prison casnps, though they said prisoners were shackled with a heavy chain.
 Cunningham, alias Eugene Wil- son, a negro, was arrested here sey- eral weeks ago on a charge of pos- sessing number pooP' tickets. 0eor. gia officials said he escaped from Fulton county prison camp May g, 1924, after serving three monhts of 20-year sentence for burglary
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-09
SKIPPER SAVES
 HOPELESS CREW

Boston, July 9E(UP)-Eight Cape Verde Islanders and a 14-year-old cabin boy, who dritted two months on a sinking Portuguese schooner, perhaps owed their lives today to a British skipper who changed his course flor no particular reason"
 Exhausted from constant man. ming of the pumps and nearly starved from dwindling food sup plies, the crew of the two-masted schooner D'Amalia was picked up June 2S some 260 miles from their home port by the British freighter City of Lyons, which arrived here yesterday.
 Instead of his usual course to the east of the Cape Verde Islands, Cap- tain Ernest Mason chose the leSs- frequented course to the west. When rescued, crew members were exist ing on a half cup of water and a handful of beans per man day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-09

public utilities commission.
 Engineers of the commission have for the past eight months been checking the speeds and time tables of the buses in operation through out the state.
 Average" speeds do not mean that a bus is restricted to that limit. Speed limits are governed by the traf1c commissions settings, and they reach 50 miles an hour out- side congested areas
 Local busses and their time ta- bles have come in for scrutiny uia- der the plan. Time between stations has been checked for road condi- tions, safe operation and conform ance with the state trafic commits Esion's speed limit signs. Tn check ing the time tables, operating times are checked against these average speeds and against minimum times established by field investigators,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-09
STATE STUDYING
 DR. FABER'S CASE
Charge of Manslaughter May Be Filed When Crinl=
 inal Session Opens

Charges of abortion or manslaugh- ter may be lodged against Dr. George Faber, of Bucks Hill, and Mrs. May F. Cote, midwife, of this city, by States Attorney Lawrence L. Lewis during the September crirn- inal term of superior court, which opens September r.
 The two will be tried on the counts, which arise from the death of Litchf1eld county woman, as a result of an alleged illegal operation. Investigations, which have been un- derway by the state since August, 1886 are long completed, and at pres ent further procedure depends upon the filing of finding by Coroner John T. Monzani. Mrs. Cote has confessed her part in one illegal operation.
 Dr. Faber has been involved in similar cases. At one time his doc tors license was suspended, and was only recently restored by the legis- lature. Should he be convicted of the new charges, he will lose his li- CCIloS dSdul, III dOOAI4OII OO OIlC HOo~ sibility of serving IS years in prison.
 The case, when tried, may bring out several angles similar to the trial of Dr. c. G. Petrocelli, who was tried and convicted on a similar count last year, and who is now serving time in the state prison at Wethersfield.
 A long siege of illness has delayed the filing of the finding by Coroner Monzani.
 In a confession to County Detec- tive Roland G. filling, Mrs. Cote ad- mits that the illegal operation from which one victim died was performed in a rear room of her home while a party was in progress in another room. The victim, a married wom- an, was given no treatment when it was known she was dying, and no other doctor was summoned until several hours after her death.
 The doctor who was summoned refused to touch the case, and in- formed Mrs. Cote that the medical examiner was the man she wanted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-09
GIRL SCOUTS FIND
 RELIEF FROM HEAT
Lake at Camp Wequapau= set Popular Place; In=
 firmary Dedication

There's a heat wave in the city but out at Camp Wequapauset, Girl Scout camp at Waterville, there's the lake and the first contingent of girl campers are spending many hours daily in cooling swins.
 More than thirty girls and the staff of counselors headed by Miss Elma L. Stuckman, camp director, will take part in the formal dedica- ton Sunday of the new camp in- firmary. This addition to the camp was bought by money raised by cookie sales held during the winter and spring by all scout troops.
 There are four beds and room for more, if needed. Already, there have been inmates of the necessary ad- junct to active camp life, what with minor bruises, colds and the little accidents which are bound to hap pen now and then. But nothing serious and no cases of lasting ill., ness.
 Sunday will not be visitors day at camp, the director said today, and only the girls and camp staff will conduct the infirmary dedication.
 The following girls are enrolled for the present camp period: Penelope Anton, Toula Anton, June Barna- cle, Margery Barbour, Barbara Buckmaster, Ann Darlington, Jane Cowles, Terry Cowley, Janet Chat field, Barbara Darrow, Dorothea Darrow, Jane Franklin, Irene Gau- win, Frances German, Carolyn Gri- ner, Helene Griner, Virginia Hoad- ley, Doris Lord, Vivian Watson, Ruth Metz, Ann Mitchell, Marion Parsons, Mary Powers, Marjorie Renfrew, Martha Jane Renfrew, Beatrice Raymond, Leonie Raymond, Yvonne Sherwell, Helen Smith, Nancy Stettbacher, Fannie Stevens, Margaret Weiss and Ruth Wolfovitz.
 Members of the staff are:
 Evelina Hauser, assistant director; Mrs. Michael Sullivan, cook; Ber- nice Sullivan, assistant cook; Mary vican, dining hall supervisor; Ruth Taylor, nurse; Jeannette Weaves, dramatic singing; Barbara Bray, handicraft; Myrtle Clark, assistant nature instructor; Irene Winger, waterfront director; Diane Anquil- lare, assistant waterfront director; Edith Lipphardt, boating, canoeing counselor. The unit leaders are: Barbara Amidon, Eleanor Smith and Finetta Norton; assistant unit lead CTS, Eleanor Myers, Catherine Minor, Bernice Sherlock and Will helmine Wielich. Mrs. Chester Moore is counselor in charge of the Brownies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-09
MANUFACTURER
 SHOT TO DEATH

New York, July 9-(UP)-Police hunted to swarthy men today as the slayers of John Pizzo, 43-year- old cloak and suit manufacturer, who was shot five times in the back eight hours after he had laid off 125 employees.
 Assistant District Attorney Fran cis Madden said the killing un- doubtedly was the result of the lay off, which he said came as a sur- prise to the workers.
 Pizzo was shot when he and his son, Nicholas, 24, started to cross the street in front of the suit fac- tory. A black sedan drew up to the curb. A man leaned out and fired five times. Pizzo fell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-09
Silver Trophy, Cash
 Prize Await Winner
Democrats Baby Contest Promises to Be One of
 Greatest Ever Held in State-C Candidates Q Appear

1 scription obtained by you, your fam ily and friends, every subscription to The Democrat adds 200 votes for the baby you've entered.
 Easy Plan
 Suppose you've entered the baby in the contest. Then you, or some one in the family, sees five friends of yours and every one of them wants The Democrat delivered to them daily. The result would be 1 ,OOO votes Give times 200) which, plus the 500 baby already has on. the entry coupon, gives your can- didate for the grand prize 1,5oO votes.
 Remember-YoU DON'T COL LECT ANY MONEY.
 The regular Democrat carriers take care of that with their small weekly collections.
 There's no work to 1t. You know that there are lots and lots of peo- pie who have told you nice things about baby. Now they'll have a chance to help baby win a very worthwhile prize.
 Easy as that.
 Better call the studio-3-i062- or drop in while you're down shop ping in the center-soon as possible. Get a head start.
 Baby Changes
 Of course, baby is changing from day to day. He or she is getting bumper, possibly acquiring a nice tan from the days at the beach or out at the park.
 Eyes are changing color, too, and hair. Those little wrinkles are de- veloping into dimples. Some of the older babies have teeth coming out SO that when they smile now they show them in the cutest way.
 Pictures are such valuable rec ords of how baby appeared during the first years of life.
 You'd like to have babys picture with the name and all appear in The Democrat, wouldn't you?
 Appear Daily
 Well, that's what will happen. Pictures taken by the official pho- tographer will be delivered with the entry slip as soon as they're finished. Thereafter they'll appear daily in The Democrat during the contest.
 So, the first thing to do is to clip the entry blank and call the pho- tographer for an appointment. Get the picture taken.
 Baby is entered in the contest.
 Refer any questions to Contest Manager, the Waterbury Democrat, telephone 4-2l21.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-09
OBITUARY

KULBAK-George Kulbak, A, of Sl sSouth Leonard street, died sud- denly yesterday morning at the home of Mrs. Mary Gregolat, of Spindle Hill, Wolcott. He was a native of Lithuaniae but came to the United States and Waterbury "A years ago. He was a veteran of the World war, and had been en- ployed by the American Brass Go. for the past 20 years.
 He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Anthony Bagdan, Mrs. Anna Bagdan and Mrs. Joseph Shugtda, all. of Waterbury.
 Funeral services will be held Sat- urday afternoon at the home of his sister, Mrs. Anthony Bagdan, of 757 Washington avenue extension, at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in the Lith- uanian Independent cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-09

Waterbury's most popular baby?
 It's allybody's guess now. But wait until The Democrats big contest gets under way and then-THEN you'll get to know which boy or Rirl infant has the most admirers.
 Right now they're starting the search for the winner of the first grand prize of $1o0 and a loving cup
 Already the official photographer, Thomas Studio, Brown building, telephone S-1062, has numbers of appointments made for the FREE picture The Democrat has arranged to be taken of every baby entering the contest.
 Make Appointment
 And. now that it's wee smidgin cooler Wasn't it hot yes terdayl-you'd better hurry right along with making that appoint naent so that your favorite baby can have a chance for one of the prizes.
 Every baby entering the contest gets a lovely gift, you know; this, besides having picture taken free by the Thomas Studio. And this is in addition to the major prizes, first, $1o0 and cup; second, $50 and cup; third $25 and cup; fourth, 12 deluxe portraits of baby; fifth, live prizes of $5 each.
 Make your appointment today so That you can have preferred time before the big rush starts.
 Therell be hundreds calling the same number and besieging the studio for appointments by the date of the official start of the contest, July 18th. Now's the time to do it because of still another reason Shhh! Lots of folks are away on their vacations.
 Rules of the contest are simple. H Votes Count
 The winners will be determined by sthe number of votes obtained by you in behalf of your favorite in- falit. Of course, the baby has to be under three and one-half years old
 Your official entry slip (clip it from the announcement you'll find elsewhere in today's copy of The Detnecrat) should be presented when you keep your appointment with Thomas Studio for the baby's picture to be taken.
 That official entry coupon enters you in the contest and gives the baby 800 votes. Then, every sub-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-09
BUILDING PERMITS

The following building permit was issue0 today at the office of Building Inspector Patrick J. CarliIs:
 George and Marie Belotti, to add one story to dwelling on EnOch street. Value $lO00.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-09
ENGINEERS CHECK
 | SPEED OF BUCCES
Maximum Average in COn- necticut Between 35
 and 3S an Hour

The maximum average speed at which busses can be operated on the Connecticut routes is between S5 and Ss miles per hour. This of course is along the average routes, and the rate. for congested areas has been computed to be much less" by the officials of the state
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-09
QUIT WORK AT NOON

Hartford, Conn, July 9.-(UP)- Most of the 7500 employees of the state offices were ordered to quit work at noon today because of the excessive heat. The temperature in the office buildings at Il a. m. was o6 degrees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-09
Visiting Bishop May
 Celebrate Mass Here
Approval of Bishop McAuliffe Expected; Lithuanian
 Prelate Now Guest of Father Valantieius
BROOKLYN NEWS

entertainment, and will be held after the games Ain the tournament have been played. Peter FitzHenry chairman of the league has invited all contestants to be present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-09
Choir Notice

St. Joseph's senior choir will meet tonight in the church at 7:30 o'clock to complete arrangements for a special musical program Sum- day morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-09
MASSES

O'BRIEN--A months mind mass of requiem will be celebrated Satur. day morning at S:30 o'clock. at the Immaculate Conception church, for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs Margaret O'Brien.
 CuLLINAN - A first anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated Saturday morning at o'clock, at the Sacred Heart church, for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. Anna M. Cullinan.
 DIED
 kULBAK-In this city, July s, 1897, George Kulbak of 31 South Leon- ard street. Funeral Saturday aft ernoon at 3 o'clock from 757 Washington avenue. Burial in Lithuanian Independent cemetery. CRADY-In New Haven, July 8. 1937,. Susan Boylan Grady. widow Of the late Michael E. Grady of Sl0 Orchard street, New Haven, formerly of Derby. Funeral Mon day morning at s:3O o'clock from M. F. Walker and Sons funeral home. 1201 Chapel street, to St. Brendan's church. Burial in Mount St. Peters cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-09
FUNERALS

The funeral of Henry Harrison BoEdner was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, TO Central avenue. Rev. Theo- giore o. Bobilin, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church, off, Ciated. Burial was in old Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Ernestine Gilman, wife of William R. Gilman, was held this morning at II o. clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, with Rev. Thom- as .. Sinclair, rector of All Souls Episcopal church, officiating. Burial was at the convenience of the fam Ny.a
 
 Nhe funeral of Mrs. Rose Riccio was Sheld this morning from the AEaioriano Funeral Home, 267 Bank street this morning at 8:15 o'clock to Our Lady of Lourdes church at g o'clock where a requiem high mass Was celebrated by Rev. Joseph Val .<Iambrini. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. The bearers were Michael RoSsi, Domenic Lombardi, Alfred Hulacro and Daniel D'Andrea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-09

Permission for a pontifical high mass to be celebrated Sunday morn inC at St. Joseph's church, by Most Rev. MecislovaS Reinys, coadjutor of the diocese of Vilkaviskis, Lith- uania, was expected momentarily to- day by Rev. Joseph J. Valantiejus, pastor of the parish. The mass will be preceded with a procession from the rectory to the church during which the celebrant will be assist ed by many of the Lithuanian priests of the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-09
Social Planned

Final arrangements have been completed for a social at St. Patrick's Lyceum Monday night by members of the quoit league. The social will include refreshments and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-09
Personals

MT. and Mrs. Frank J. Moore of Wilson street and son, Frank, Jr., are motoring through the New Eng land and New York state area.
 MT. and Mrs. Andrew Putetti of Fox street are spending several days at South Egremont, Mass.
 Rocco DiStifano, William Arnaus- kas and Cal Kerwin are visiting at Ba- Harbor. Me.
 Joseph Begnal, Michael Morris sey, John Dumschott and Ozzie Pakul, will return tomorrow after a two days visit as the guests of friends in Newport, R. I.
 MT. and Mrs. Mago Sheehan of Edwards street are spending sev- eral days in New York City. where they are registered at the Lexing- ton hotel.
 MT. and Mrs. Michael Kitchen of South Leonard street are visiting in Washington, Conn, for a few days.