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White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1937-07-01
glasses on the roof here?" asked

Possible Of course, Sergeant"
Vance returned. "But he didn't.
] carefully looked over the tiles
round the chair, and the missin'
bit Of glass was not there"
Markham looked at Vance
shrewdly.
"And perhaps you know where it
is"
"Yes-oh, yes" Vance nodded.
"That's why I urged you to come
here. That piece Of glass is at
present in my waistcoat pocket"
Markham showed a new interest.
Where did you find it?" he de-
manded brusquely.
II found it," Vance told him,
ION the tiled floor in the vault
across the hall. And it was near
some scattered papers which could
easily have been knocked to the
floor by some one falling against
them"
Markham's eyes opened mcredu-
lousy.
"I'm beginning to see why you
wanted me and the sergeant here"
he said slowly. "But what / don't
understand, Vance, is that second
shot that you heard. How do you
account for it,"
Vance drew deeply on his ciga-
rette.
Markham, he answered, with
quiet seriousness; when we know
how and by whom that second shot
which was obviously intended for
us to hear--was fired, we will know
who murdered Swift -
At this moment the nurse APP
peared in the doorway leading to
the roof. With her was Doctor
Doremus, and behind the medical
examiner were Captain Dubois and
Detective Bellamy, the finger-print
men, and Peter Qua ckenbush, the
official police photographer.
Miss Beeton indicated our pres
ence on the roof and made her way
back downstairs.
Doremus acknowledged our Joint
greeting with a breezy wave of
the hand.
T He made a cursory examination
Of the limp figure, scrutinized the
bullet hole, tested the arms and
legs for rigor morris, and then
swung about to face the rest Of us.
"Well, what about it?" he asked,
in his easy cynical manner. "He's
dead; shot in the head with small
caliber bullet; and the leads prob
ably lodged in the brain. No exit
hole. Looks as if he'd decided to.
shoot himself. There's nothing here
to contradict the assumption. The
bullet went into the temple, and is
at the correct angle. Furthermore,
there are powder marks, showing
that the gun was held at very close
range-almost contact wound, I
should say. There's an indication of
singeing around the orifice."
Vance took the cigarette from his
mouth and addressed Doremus.
II say doctor; speakin' Of the
blood on the johnnie's temple, what
would you say about the amount?"
'"roo damned little, I'd say"
Doremus returned promptly. "But
bullet wounds have queer way Of
acting sometimes. Anyway, there
ought to be lot more gore"
PRECISELY" Vance nodded. "My
theory is that he was shot else
where and brought to this chair"
Doremus made wry face.
"Was shot2 Then you don't think
it was suicide?" He pondered
moment. "It could be, of course"
he decided finally. Find the rest Of
the blood and you'll probably know
where his death occurred"
Thanks awfully, DOCTOR" Vance
smiled family. ''That. did flash
through my mind, don't y know;
but I believe the blood was wiped
up. I was merely hopin' that YOUR
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was adjusting his small metal TIL
pod.
Vance turned to Dubois. II say,
Captain, give your special attention
to the head-phone, the revolver,
and the glasses. Also the door,
knob of the vault across the hall in
side"
Quackenbush, his camera having
been set up, took his pictures and
then waited by the passageway door
for further instructions from the
finger-print officers.
When the three men had gone in
side, Doremus drew in an ex-
aggerated sigh and spoke to Heath
impatiently.
'How about getting your corpus
deficit over on the settee? Easier
to examine him there"
20. K, Doc"
Two detectives lifted Swift's limp
body and placed it on the same
wicker divan where Zalia Graem
had lain when she collapsed at the
sight of the dead man.
Doremus went to work in his usu-
al swift and efficient fashion. When
he had finished the task, he threw a
steamer rug over the dead man,
and made brief report to Vance
and Markham.
There's nothing to indicate a vio-
lent struggle, if that's what you're
hoping for. But there's a slight
abrasion on the bridge Of the nose,
as it his glasses had been jerked
off; and there's slight bump on
the left side of his head, over the
ear, which may have been caused
by blow Of some kind, though the
skin hasn't been broken"
..'How, DOCTOR" asked Vance,
"would the following theory square
with your fndings-that the man
had been shot elsewhere, had fallen
to a tiled floor, striking his head
against it sharply, that his glasses
had been torn Off when the left
lens came in contact with the floor,
and that he was carried out here
to the chair, and the glasses re-
placed on his nose?"
Doremus pursed his lips and in
clined his head thoughtfully.
"That would be very reasonable
explanation Of the lump on his head
and the abrasion on the bridge of
his nose u. So this is another of
your cock-eyed murders, is it? Well,
it's all right with me. But I'll tell
you right now, you won't get an
autopsy report tonight. I'm bored
and need excitement; and I'm going
to Madison Square Garden"
He made out an order for the re-
moval Of the body, readjusted his
hat, waved friendly good-by which
included all of us, and disappeared
swiftly through the door into the
passageway. y
Vance led the way into the study,
and the rest of us followed him. We
were barely seated when Captain
Dubois came in and reported that
there were no fnger-prints on any of
the objects Vance had enumerated.
Handled with Gloves" he finished
'laconically, cor wiped Clean"
Vance thanked him. "I'm not in
the least surprised" he added.
Dubois rejoined Bellamy and
Qua ckenbush in the hall, and the
three made their way down the
stairs.
well, Vance, are you satisfied"
Markham asked.
Vance nodded. 81 hadn't expect
ed any fngerprints. Cleverly
thought-out crime. And what Do
renus found fills some vacant spots
in my own theory. Stout fella, Do
remus, understands his business. He
knows what is wanted and looks for
it. There can be no question that
Swift was in the vault when he was
shot; that he fell to the floor, brush
ing down some Of the papers; that
hn ctr,1ol> 1,ic boo ~, ~ Ala 49,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18
Ouoit Officers To
 Be Heard On Radio
Tom Fitzmaurce and Pete Ftztenry of St. Patrick $
 League Guests of WATR Sports Reporter Thursday
BROOKLYN NEWS

Final arrangements for the an- nual communion breakfast of the Holy Name society of St. Patrick's church next Sunday morning at the Lyceum after o'clock mass were completed at meeting of the gen. eral committee last night. Rev. John H. Newman, M. S., of the for eign missions will speak on Per sonal Experiences in South Africa Father Newman, a native of this city, has spent several years on the island of Madagascar, off the coast of southwest Africa, and was a companion of Rev. John Brady, a Brooklyn boy, son of John Brady, Sr, of Fourth street, one of the most active parishioners of St. Patrick's church.
 Thomas Fitzmaurice, president of the Holy Name society, will act as toastmaster. Speakers will in- clude Rev. Dr. Eugene P. Cryne, pastor, Rev. Bernard Foster, and Rev. William J. Wirkus, spiritual advisor of the society.
 William J. Dwyer is general chair man of the committee on arrange ments, assisted by Thomas Fitz- maurice, Edward Loftus and Fran cis Fitzgerald.
 FormalitieS which reopened the society quoit tournament were also I,aI<J h ct ,,;nht ot uyI,iob fiy,7n Dat or. Fitzhenry was again elected league chairman; Francis Hardy, secretary; James Brady, treasurer; William Carroll, publicity man; and Otto K. Herbert, referee. Teams and cap tainS were selected and plans dis cussed for the official opening next Monday night after which refresh ments will be served. The tcurna- ment committee includes Thomas Fitzmaurice, MT. Fitzhenry and James P. Tyrrell. The refreshments and purchasing unit comprises Frank Hardy, Edward Loftus and James Brady.
 In the selection of teams the ar rangement for the season will be as lOIlOWS, CdpGdul rIdIlClS C1LISeIdlu and Thomas Keenan; Captain Har- ry Ryan and James Brady; Captain Joseph Dunn and Emil Porzcnheim; Captain Frank Hardy and Ray Corden; Captain Michael Kitchen and Joseph Courtney; Captain Will liam Carroll and John A. Kelly; Captain Michael Driscoll and Peter Fitzhenry; Captain James P. Tyr rell and James Cawett; Captain Patsy Garvey and Jerry Brown; Captain James Petite and William Keller; Captain Thomas Edmonds
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18
BOARD SANCTIONS
 SHEA'S REQUEST
Prospective High School Graduates Are Offered
 Chance for Jobs

As a result of permission granted to Manager Thomas I. Shea of the Connecticut State Employment of- flee on North Main street by the board of education at yesterdays session, all of the prospective 75O young girls and boys, members ot the outgoing classes at local high schools, will have an opportunity to register at the local office before the end of the school year.
 The manager made this request to the board to offset rush of applicants at the close of the school year. Today he conferred with the principals of Wilby, Crosby, Leaven- worth and Waterbury Catholic high schools and attempted to arrange schedules which will be satisfactory to them in regard to listing appli- cants for jobs.
 Prior to the meeting the loca! manager told Dr. Condon that he was, for the most part, concerned only with graduates seeking perma- nent employment.
 Permission was also granted tC give students who have taken com- mercial courses tests for rating on the office files. These teses will be given by members of the Employ ment office staff when the neces- sary arrangements can be made with the principals of schools offering commercial courses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18
GIRLS PRACTICE
 FOR SWIM TESTS
Anne Meehan Supervising Classes at Leaven=
 worth High

Each Tuesday afternoon at the Crosby high school pool, under the direction of Miss Anne L. Meehan forty members of the girls swim ming class of Leavenworth high school put ill three hour session practicing for tests in junior and senior life-Saving.
 This work, it was explained by the instructor, is done in addition to the regular swimming classes at school.
 Miss Meehan is also in charge Of the Waterbury Girls club swim ming classes for beginners, inter mediates and advanced swimmers at the Crosby pool Tuesday evenings from six until nine o'clock.
 The high school lists follow:
 Senior Saving Louise Menzelle, Mary Hobbie, Ella Williams, Eva Feero, Annette Biladeau. Laura Seaver, Josephine Steinmann, Dorothy Taylor, Dor othy Miner.
 Junior Life Saving
 Helen Fournier, Anna Merlak, Dorothea Cooper, Mary Churchelou, Amelia Girvensky, Sophie Kur- mich, Eleanor Merriles, Rita Stol- lar, Anna Pawelchak, Elizabeth Nichols, Ann Mihaldo, Lillian Ca- paldo, Antoinette Cierello, Verna Verpillot, Margaret Williams, Mar garet Yutzler, Dorothy Miller, Fillmore Phillips, Mildred Pierson, Margaret Ricci, Dorothy Begley, Helen Bottachari, Ethel Fitzsimons, Vivian Matson, Doris Fournier, Shir- lev Brown, Helen GudoniS, Agnes Adams, Helen Urkevis, Doris Walk CT, Yolanda DeSantis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18
Substantial Decline in Local Relief Cases
CLARA DEMENCKE
 SEEKING DIVORCE
Former Tire Shop Co., owner Charged With Inc
 tOIerabIe Cruelty

Aloysius A. Demenske, better known as "Al," former co-owner of the local tire shop whcih still bears his name, was today named de- fendant in divorce suit brought in local superior court by his wife, Mrs. Clare Brandmeyer Demenske. Habitual intemperance and intoler- able cruelty are the grounds alleged,
 Mrs. Demenske, in her complaint, states that she married her husband September 16, 1929. Since New Years Day, 1892, however, he has been intolerably cruel, and for the past year has been habitually in- temperate, it is claimed. Mrs. De- menske seeks decree of divorce and the right to use her maiden name, Clara Brandmeyer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18
MINISTER'S MEET
 HERE THURSDAY

Rev. Orin Dice of Wolcott will be in charge of devotional services Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the Second Congregational church which will be the formal opening of the spring meeting of the Nau- gatuck Valley Association of Con- gregational Churches and Ministers. The meeting will continue through out Thursday evening.
 Speakers during the session will include Gaylord w. Douglass, New England secretary of the National Council for the Prevention of War: Rev. Harold G. Jones of Plymouth church, New England; and Profess sor Charles A. Dinsmore of the Yale Divinity school. Allan H. Boardman of this city will be mod orator of the sessions, and Rev. Alfred w. Budd of Pulaski, N. Y., will be vice moderator.
 The executive committee of the association includes: Rev. Dr. John c. Walker, pastor of the Second Congregational church, chairman; Rev. Worthy L. Maylott of Derby, Harry L. Griggs of Waterbury, Rev. Craig G. Whitsitt of Beacon Falls and Rev. w. Moreton Owen of Wa terbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18
169 Names Removed
 From City's s List
 During Past Month
3O-5Sl Families Receiving Weekly Aid From Municipality; Report Filed With Commissioner

welfare department, it was stated today, there were 2,448 persons re- ceiving aid. On the last day of March the fifure was 2,6l7.
 The figures for the month of April are broken down as follows: Total, 2,448; full relief, 839; partial relief, 1901; institutional, 308.
 There were 581 families on the relief list as of April 30, it was pointed out today, as compared to 613 on March 30.
 It was also explained that the total of full and partial relief per- sons as of April 30, listed at 2,14O, is usually considered as the most im- portant item in the report. The re- port has been forwarded to the state commissioner of welfare for the state monthly report of that de- pertinent, Mrs. Verdon said today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18

and Edward LoftuS.
 Further activities in regard to the tournament and plans for the sea- son will be given in radio broad cast over station WATR Thursday night at 6:45 o'clock, at which time Thomas Fitzmaurice, president of the society, and Peter Fitzhenry league chairman will be interviewed at 6:45 D. m. by the sports reporter Members of the league to be heard on the some program will include William Carroll, James Brady, Patsy Garvey and Edward Loftus.
 Junior Choir
 The regular meeting of St. Jo- seph's junior choir will take place tonight at 7:30 o'clock in the Con- gress avenue school. During the evening preparations will be made for an extensive program of sum- mer activities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18
KILLINGS BOOKS
 STILL AVAILABLE

If you desire a full set of Works of Rudyard Kipling, ten volumes to the set at 29 cents per volume now is the time to obtain these books. A limited number of the full sets are at the Democrat office and may be obtained now by regular readers of The Democrat. All that is neces- sary is to call at Democrat and let us check to see that you are a reg ular reader. Likewise If you have some of the books and wish the full set get the missing volumes now. We have all volumes on hand at the present time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18

gotiating with one of the best known radio orchestras in the east in thelr efforts to make the event a brilliant success. Several we'll known vocal ists and dancers will also perform during program of varied enter tainment.
 Changes Proposed
 Directors of the organization have made the recommendation that Sev- eral changes be made in the mem bership enrolment system now in effect and suggestions as to a more tangible method will be welcomed from the individuals in attendance
 Plans will also be placed into ef- feet fo ra drive among the member ship for an increase in the number of citizens of Polish extraction, the result of which should further the aims of the club in the way of se- curing a greater number of voters The club has already been active 1n this respect and at the present time is leading the state in total member shi pand the development of citizen ship.
 Urged to Attend
 An appeal has been made to all club members to be in attendancc at Sunday nights meeting, and to others who wish to become affil- lated with the organization.
 Officers of the club comprise John T. Sterling, president; Joseph Dromick, first vice-president; Mrs Marcel Ulatowski, second vice-pres- ident; Stanley Siostek, financial secretary: Joseph Bisewicz, treas urer; and Adam Jentoch, recording secretary. The directors include A Kosinski, Mrs. J. Bisewicz, Attorney Andrew Kata, Marcel Ulatowski Anthony Gwiazdowski. Matthew Kosky and Anthony Bandurski.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18

A drop of 169 persons receiving relief from the city is shown today in comparative figures for March and April, released at the depart ment of welfare by Mrs. Margaret Verdon. A drop of g is also listed in regard to the number of families on the relief list.
 As of April 30 at the office of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18

Sciullo, president of the Italian American Democratic club, Mrs. Theresa Crook and City Sheriff Angelo Nardonna are liste d among the clubs invited guests.
 Other members of the general committee include: Mrs. Jennie Marcantonio, Mrs. Domenic AL teri, Miss Lucia Matarazzo, Miss Lenora Trumfio, Miss Anna Pat ernoster, Miss Mary Trumfio, Mrs. Linda Falzone, Mrs. Mar garet Festa, Mrs. Frank D'Aurio, Mrs. Louis Walker, Mrs. Minnie Marianar, Mrs. Joseph Pernatozzi, Mrs. Julia Capocchi, Mrs. Vir- ginia Petruccione, Mrs. Rose Pis- tone, Mrs. Mary Travisano, and Mrs. Charles P. Sciullo. Mrs. Walker is in charge of publicity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18
POLITICAL CLUB
 PLANNING BALL
Polish=Americans to Ar- range Social Function
 of Statewide Interest

Preparations for summer activi- ties will be discussed at-the quarter ly meeting of. the Polish-A American Citizens Political Club to$take place on next Sunday night at Pulaski hall. at.,7:30 o'clock. Among the most outstanding features to be given under the auspices of the club will be a statewide political ball. the date and other details for which will be considered by the assembly. Officers of the club are already ne-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18

ception the committee confidently promises.
 Lieutenant Governor Frank Hayes, State Secretary Dr. C.. John Satti, State Controller Charles c. Swartz, Assistant State Controller John Dove, Judge Ed ward Mascolo, John H. Crary, chairman of the local democratic town committee, William T. Far rington, city editor of The Democrat, J. Francis Smith, dem- ocratic state central committee chairman, Daniel J. Leary, city controller, Alderman Charles
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18
Secretary of State

With state and local officials as their guests of honor the Italian American Women's Democratic will hold its annual dinner dance at Waverly Inn Thursday evening. A. very representative gathering is anticipated by the committee of arrangements headed by Mrs. Robert Bosco, past president and Miss Doris Jacaruso, .vice-presi- dent. In former years the event was rated among the most popu- lar social functions of the season. This years affair will be no ex-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18

Glenn T. Neville who what it is to % ior h as eesr E son of naval officer there About n the officer home and heard his boy trying to hush his own sobs-h hands were seareo M burns.
 Gee Dad" pull couple of people out but didn't say anything about because @ M ~ss fron a reliable service reporter, who urged "no names
 Tn letter to William Randolph rmnsced about career with said other hngs) that we thing The slogan goes: sasWhle They're stars We When they longer athey are nIea % huh ho h anA deserve exguishes stars liquor incidence ego indifference temperament and such noxiou devopen M quality which makes success does not de out M 9ae @ t killed which swed head breeds We WAN he stars want to keep them and we Io keep @ them 0n f % We We right but expect them also to ta care M haIave nonerlv We do not OWN BUY stars I've buy We to help them MAKE good ana hEfF Nit good Sometimes it is hard Joo'
 Libby Homans big interviewer is to be linked
 h and E Morocco fact hostile to those places that home where she can go-wnen they clse
 The Tocadeo (oywood) almost necessarily Sun day night Milton Berle tour fayote was @ his routnes He went on at ten D. m ana was s
 at l2ls The e eId pored 9 and even demanded that Ber have witnessed him in action he toying with Broadway and else and air in He departs tn mGr m @ on most of his critics have His supporting bl delightful entertainers Ella Logan eorge apS lane Lee John Boyle and Phn Ohman ost of whom got apprenticeship Broadway VIII Morre the snowman sitting table summed up the eentfu evening to us she 1 I kids from our block right tonight"
 T, u asked this column and you plausible daaJectan Goldwyn aups would be Boris Ndoos c Recently E o dueg e nuss you endt Ts "who???" asked Benny. trying to % sias his how's
 "Flls!" said Boris & You knSwnE,ls aaS r;15as n,nv "Nupp" Boris. w. C. Fils-endt dnt mekk fun!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18

Night navigation on the Yangtze
 river of China, considered dangerous
 during the drought is being re- suIned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18

The Chinese Government is sub-
 sidizing company operating lSO buses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18

Mario Braggots conrb radio comedian who doesn't gags He can't read Russ MOr- drivers Keep off the gas the the TOkay offers: TO many guys be- hem" Herr GOering the Maxi minister other called hm says the Hindenbug Gods wW Apparently the only time the Nazs recognize blame him for something
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18

Writing Anthony Alice Meats His charm irresistible berest opponents don't deny he going places".. We'll Mussoln told him place he could go
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18

Hollywood his scrapbook the other day after reunion touching tender and ter rihc-t will be filmed an epic of mother love-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18

Dear Walter" writes Popular Aviation the nag hasten the other broadcast drgbe lost correct The films show that the band The pilot seemed to be having difficulty getting her down; notice the would throw the ship out of trim impose strains in the metal Remember this
 He evidently again and try another landing strain He was slightly wnd More abnormal strain Reports have for the handling to be released bowlne still in the hands ground after the balloon in flames while on the This pull side would add to mentioned And Walter three strikes any Possibly due to this twisting an some under the strain And when snaps gives off spark The Akron Macon and Shenandoah they filled with helum
 sailors of the ground land the CCC
 dashing back into that holocaust to hep the np
 head off for them!"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18

Edith Rockefeller Mccormick set aside multi miionaires Lake Michigan peddIed satisfy the creditors Who refused to be caught dreaming movie coast actress in M Y who hasn't changed since the birth of her we YOU Stok club customer eTnmel dessay darling" yawned the reDlier. "lOts of times!"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18

been cheering of gob and soldiers for years SWanee firm and Hitler seeing to member who died here) will get a pension .Hmm thut not.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18
Walter Wi1AcIleII
 On Br0ad7cay
Notes or A MeuU Yorker.
CTraos Mark ResisleredI Copyright aiy Mirror

The Count of Covadonga elder ban of Alfonso the exng ot what left of Spain claimed the Spanish throne the other edition He will his squang rights when wins and restores the monarchy. In fewer words, Covadonga made wish