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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-23
ELECTION CHECK
 CONTINUES HERE
Tally Sheets and MOdera. tors Reports Studied
 Again This Morning

Regardless of what effect the ex- pressed wish of Mayor Hayes may have on the mandaHnuS proceeding over the voting machines, checking of election records continued today.
 Counsel for both sides took over the states attorney office and the fury room of the superior court at about Q o'clock today and continued the checking of tally sheets, Inoder- ators' reports and the prediction machine counter figures against the post election figures.
 The defense attorneys, by this continued check of the records, bear out the statement of Former Mayor William F. Thoms to Judge Edwin o. Dickenson in court yesterday which was to the effect that acces. sion to the re-canvass was remote" unless evidence of discrepancies h the vote totals warranted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-23
TORONTO POLICE
 WERE EFFICIENT

Toronto, Ont, Oct. 2S.-(up)- ". R. Alexander, Boston, Mass, would like to take about half . dozen" Toronto police ofiicers back with him when he returns home and "let them clean up the whole United States" he said today. Alex ander's enthusiasm for Toronto police reached It's peak last night when returning to his car, which he had locked carefully, he discovered two police sitting in 1t. Asked to see if anything was missing from 1t, Alexander discovered Q $40 overcoat and 926 club bag had disappeared.
 "Your overcoat and your club bag are in that police car parked In front of you" Alexander quoted the the officers, land the fellow who stole them is in there too."
 Boy" beamed Alexander, that's efficiency. They got back my coat and bag before I even knew they were stolen, and they got the fol- low who did 1t, too"
 The fellow" who did 1t, acccrd- ing to police, was Wellington Me- 0ruger, ~, negro.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-23
WALCOTT GIVEN
 NEW AUTHORITY
State Welfare COmmis. slOner May Inspect at
 Will County Homes

Of great interest Co Waterbury and New Haven county ls an opina ion by attorney General Charloa Js Mclaughlin that state Welfare Commissioner Frederic 0, WAlcoNt has supervision over children in county homes and has the right to inspect the homes for possible abuses that shoNld ba corrected. The ruling adds greatly Co the power of the commissioner, and win en~ able him to expand the scope ot his department,
 The ruling also supports the view of the Public Welfare Council that lt has the right to inspect at its own discretion, county homes for neglected children, The council was recently criticized for its failure to correct abuses at the Wtndham county ehlldrens home, but the ruling says that the council has dis. eFetionaFy powers and Is not obliged to make periodic inspections,
 The attorney general says In hts opinion that even though the ehile dren in the home are wards of the county and though MT, Waleott may not 6e 0 member of the county boards, he still has the right to make inspections and order improvements when he sees at.
 It lS expected that MT. Waleott will hereafter have inspections made at the New Haven county home and other county homes at regular tn~ teFvals, In this county recently there were charges that children at the county home were subjected to cruel treatment by oGlaeiAls of the home, Complaints similar to this wlll he investigated by the state welfare de- paFtM0nt aS a result of the opinion of the attorney general,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-23
Building Permits
 Here Show Decline
September Valuations as Compared to August In.
 crease in Naugatuck Railroad Survey Points Out

SSvS,s7l, while West Hartford and Greenwich were second and third, respectively, The latter two cities were ln the same positions aS in August, while New Haven replaced Hartford, which was fourth for the month, at the top,
 Az compared with the building figures of the same communities in the corresponding month a year ago when the total was $2,lse,SeS, the September permits this year showed Q gain of $Se0,lAT, Sharing in this gain were lA of the cities and towns, They were Bridgeport, Bristol, paM- bury, East Hartford, AaIMden, Mid- dletown, NaUgatMek, New Haven, New London, Stamford, strattord, Torrlngten, West Hartford and Willimantie,
 Comparative building permits data for September, l9Sv. and for September, 1eS0, were reported in khA RAllRAaA aNNHvAV Aa fAllAyUaS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-23
CARR BROTHERS
 ARE NOT GUILTY
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NSOnbHugn kFvW EhRV kl swore out warrants accusing Den. hardt Of murder.
 DenhArdt was brought to trial. He said Mrs. Taylor killed herselk The evidence against hlm was cifeum. stantial, The Jury announced it could not decide on . verdict Den. hardt went free-to be tried again,
 On Sept 20 DenhArdt went to BheibyVille to talk to his attorneys, Tn the street that night he on. oountered the oArrh Seven shost were fired, and Denhardt fell dead,
 Carr Boys Surrendered
 The uaFrB surrendered, Roy, old. est Of the brothers, said he fired the shots, Jack had no gun, Doe" had one but insisted he didn't shoot Jack and Roy went to trial, and "Doc," . Bhell.shocked war veteran, went to the hospital,
 The uArrs said they fired in self defense, because they thought Den. hardt was drawing Q gun, The commonwealth accused them ei shooting purely to avense the death Of their sister,
 Judge Charles Q. Marshall in. stFueted the jury to find Jack not guilty, The jurors, i2 tobacco faf- merB, retired to deliberate Roys fate, The commonwealth had de- manded death and the defense, pleading temporary insanity and Seii.defense, asked complete ae- Quittal,
 The jury needed but one hour and iD minutes,
 Holiday 0f AfEaiF
 Tn the galleries were four huns dred kentueklAns who made Q heli- day Of the affair, They drank whispered, glggled, summaFlly tossed negFoeB out of the reserved section to make room for themselves,
 The spectators hushed as Jury Foreman R. V Bennett arose.
 What s your verdict, Gentle man" asked Judge MarshAll,
 "Not guilty" Bennett announced
 The spectators, stamped, elapped Whlstled, screamed "Ylppeep
 Principles flies filled the closing arguments,
 Atty, Gen, Hubert Meredith, aet- Ing prosecutor, said.
 Roy Carr shot General Denhardt not in selfsdefense, or because he was crazy at the moment, It Was because he had to aVenge the death of his sister,"
 Defense Counsel J, Ballard Clark said. "ne shot . mad dog, say he had Q right to-"
 Assistant Prosecutor W, Coleman Wright said.
 "They brought in army men to besmlroh the character and betray . superior officer (DenhAFdt). They remind me of Judas iscAFlot,"
 Deiense Attorney J. Ralph oil- bert ooncludeds
 "Bend that man back home Co hls sick wife and old mother, and the sun will shine bright Akain in my old Kentucky homo,
 Tt Isn't . shame that Kentuek- lanB are quick on the draw. It's on honor Bometlmes."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-23
LABOR BODIES TO
 MEET ON MONDAY
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labor war was near An end.
 Secretary Of Labor Frances pefs kins said she too would refrain from active participation in the meet. ing of 4. v. Of |, and 0, I, Q, ooihs Fiittees Monday.
 The administration has . more than usual interest in labor peace, This stems from three pFoblemsI
 Budget Balancing Plans
 1. Costly strikes, resulting in many cases from jurisdletionAi dis" putes between the c, !, Q, and the 4. ?. Of L., have hampered induss try during the past year, If peace talks fail, the prospect Of additional juFIsdictional strikes lB imminent Labor warfare may Dc carried to the extent Of widespread boyeotts, Chairman Joseph ?, Kennedy of the U, 6. maritime commission has pubs iiciy blamed labor strife for the hess itancy Of capital in investing in . federaliy sponsored shlpbuliding program.
 Present LAboP Policy
 2. Warfare between the Q. I. O, and A. '. of |. has been sharply reflected in the activities of the nAs tional labor relations board, Board decisions have been AsBailed As par. tial to one side or the other, OficiAls admit they are frankly lon the spoC until the Schism B healed.
 TutuFe LeglslatlOn
 ,. One of the keystones of the legislative program for the special session Of congress is the proposed wages and hours bill and Bniping between the rival labor groups has involved this measure. The federAs ton fears an administrative board might favor the 0. 1. o. and aid John |. Lewis southern textile drive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-23
Made Request During
 Week For Recount
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 of regret thAt court proceedings Of two weeks duration were necessary to determine whether the vote on she machine counters should be re- Oanvassed.
 "f am glad the mayor is going to use his influence to have the fias chimes opened" said MT. Upson. Tt N unfortunate that we have had this delay. I hope that Moderator McMahon will not Dc reealeitrant for, after oil, he B the defendant, not Mayor Hayes"
 Tempest Is Allayed
 So the tempest in the superior court which delayed the calendar assignments of Judge Edwin C.. Dickenson for days, is expected to subside to meek agreement to c res Canvassing when court e0nVenes Tuesday morning and the corpora ton counsel addresses the court. So the votes will Dc Feeheeked from the counters which are the source Of the moderat0rs' figures, by this agreement. So charges Of tampering and discrepancies which derived fFoni days Of checking vote tally sheets and other election records will De filed in the archives pending another election dispute.
 And about 90 witnesses subpoe. naed by the Fusion counsel will withhold their testimony by agrees nnent that it has become potentially futile to the matter at hand. And the political alignment which saw SOoFporation Counsel o'Connor back ing the Democratic moderator by legal tactics that failed to serve their purpose, will Do withdrawn.
 Peace May Prevail
 This, unless some new develop faent over the weekend causes tho administration to FeeRnt, the Buds den change from disagreement to agreement that the vote should Dc T0sCanVassed, raises doubt as to which direction the wind may take when the time comes for the court to direct the further proceedings Of the fnandanlus action,
 Yesterday, the Democrat was itls formed that definite Fefutation Of charges of tampering with the V0ts ing machines on election day would be made before the court, The day before, the Republicans American Was informed that evidence Of taIl- pering with three machines would be presented in court,
 Neither of these potentiaiities wat deVelopod before the court. Nor have figures offered by both sides in the controversy presented any real evi- denCe Co Substantiato the tainperine charges, or the vote discrepancy theme of the fnandamus complaint
 Tried In Newspapers
 The case, to date, has been tried in the newspapers as the plaintins counsel sought evidence from tho exhibits and the defense sought tc block this obtaining Of "evidence", But Judge Dickenson informed The Democrat that he doesn't read the newBpapers during c trial so one stand or another had no real beaFs lng so far as legal determination of the matter was concerned.
 D5Othing Co support charges vergs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-23
HONOR SHAVING
 OF GIRL IN RED
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(OohbfnNed From Rage ~ ilable homicide under New Jersey law parents, MT. and Mrs, John Dren- nan, to the town in which her tiFst romance changed 90 quickly Into tragedy, Miss Brennan said that she would remain only long enough to rest after her ordeal Then, she said, "f'm going to take a trip, because l need It."
 Many Love Letters
 Young and attractive, Miss Dren- nan has received Q number Of love letters since she went to jall, be-. trayed by the flaming red jacket she wore to her last rendezvous with Reeves, one letter, signed Frank, 9eeaueus, N, J." said the writer had seen her picture in newspapers and he'd fallen in love with her,
 "The day the court frees you, you won't have to face the world alone because, dear, ! love you," the letter said,
 while Miss Drennan celebrated, Mrs, MyFA Reeves, her victims pret- ty widow, was bitterly dissatisfied with tho juFys verdict, Mrs, Reeves, who dipped out through a back door of the courtroom and went home to her two fatherless children, felt that the memory of her husband had been blAekened by the verdict; that Miss Brennan had not told the truth, Faced with the stigma ot an untaithful husband, she, to, must start life anew
 Got Break In Court
 Margaret Brennan got Q break In court" she said, "but her eon- science won't give her Q break, Wherever sh egoeS, her conscience will be with her. shs'll suffer- plenty"
 Judge Adrian Lyon could not TO. strain the spectators who greeted the jurys verdict with wild eheer- ing, Men tossed their hats in the cir, and women rushed to surround Mss Drennan, who was calm in contrast to the emotions she had displayed throughout her trial.
 The jury took three ballots, the first V-6 for aequittal, the second B-s and the last i2-0. Mrs. Mary D, NeumAnn, the sole woman juror, was the last to agree that the girl should be freed,
 The state had eontended that Miss brennan was in love with Reeves, that she submitted willing y to him when she went to his home, and that she killed him when he refused to aeeede to demands sch made upon him,
 Miss Drennans story was that he had attacked her in an automobile last August, end that he tried to attack her again when she went Co ask his help in her problem Of ap. preaching motherhood, She shot him. she said, when he jumped at me"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-23

ing on that ultimate of election scandal, "corruption", entered the proceedings and this clement, it is reported, must have been party to the action to cause tho court to or. der c new election. 60 the esoteric maunderings Of those unfamiliar with election procedure was pitted against the practical knowledge Of some veterans of dispute over the ballot. And the battle Of the manda. mus reached almost the focal heights of Teapot Dome only to Do relegated to 6 teapot on the Green.
 With re.oonvening Of the counsel At court Tuesday, indications are that Waterbury will Do served . DO. iiticai anti.ciimax, neatly garnbhed with niandamus,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-23

swore that he had known the dc. fendant for i've years. He said his reputation for "peacefulness and quiet" was excellent,
 Hing Crosby Aiiidavit
 II have never known him to bee have other than as c gentleman, the Crosby afiidavit reads; "The cir- ele that he moved in accepted him as an upright man and his general conduct fully justified this conti- donee,"
 Another aiiidavit was from Oliver Hardy of the movie team of Laurel and Hardy, Hardy deposed that he had known Montague for between four and Ave years"
 "I have gone on fishing trips, hunting trip and golting trips with him." the afiidavits reads. "He is abs solutely above reproach, lie has han. dled sums of money for me where 1t would have been possible to take some of 1t if he had wanted to do so, He has been in my home on many occasions where expensive !iewelry was kept and he has never evidenced any indication to be dis. honest, In fact. I would trust him with anything at any time"
 That was tho general tone of all the afiidavitS.
 Father Victor J. Falien's said he had seen Montague twice c month during the last three years and that his reputation for "fonesty and truthfulneSs was excellent"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-23

Watervllle, Oct. 23-A Halloween ,erty for the Sunday school pupils ,A st. Paul's Episcopal church win
 Q held Saturday afternoon, october 10th between 2 and o'clock at the parish house. The party will be giv. an for the children up h and h.. eluding the fourth grade. A social Tor the older Sunday school pupils will be held at later date.
 ssA great variety of Halloween games and 1elntS will Dc enjoyed during the afternoon, The children should come in fancy dress, al- Though it B not necessary, PriSeB will be awarded for the prettiost ,knd the funniest costumes. Judging will be done promptly Rt 2 o'clock,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-23
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Tomasso Col angelo will be held from the home co South Elm street, on Monday morning at 6 o'clock to Our Lady of Lourdes church. where c solemn mass of requiem will Do celebrated at Q o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of William II. strick- land will be held this afternoon ct q o'clock at tho Alderscn funeral home. 70 Central avenue. with Rev, John 0. Walker. of the Second Con. ereeati0nal church. ofiiciating. Bur- ial will he in Center cemetery, Tors Ttngton.
 The funeral Of Timothy c. Collins waa held this morning at e:4S o'cloclE from the homo, GO Cooke street, tc the Church of tho Immaculate Con- ception where a solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated ct lO o'clock. Burial was in new 0t Joe' eph's cemetery.
 The funeral Of Miss Mary Ruth Mccormack was held from the Mul- vile funeral home, 2T0 West Main street, this morning ct 6 o'clock tO the Church of the Immaculate Con- ception where c solemn high mass was celebrated ct e:30 o'clock. BtiF- iai was in the family plot, Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Peter Paul Hufbafl of ii2T Hamilton avenue was held this morning with services by Rev, Joseph ]. Valantiejus at the Cola santo funeral home, @ Bank street, ct c o'clock. Burial was in the fain- fly plot, Calvary cemetery, ct 2 o'clock.
 Last rites for pr. Maurice D Hermar, prominent lccal dentist were held yesterday afternoon at the Alderson funeral home followed by burial in the Benevolent Gtai lodge cemetery. Rabbi 1sadCFe Bfes- leu, of Washington, D. O, Rabbi william P. Greenfield and Rabbi Moses D. eheink0pf ofaciated.
 Bearers, ell members cf the Wa- terbufy Dental society Of which Dr German Waa c former pTegldent wore. Df. Harry Levin, pr. Ma1 Matakin, pr. Louis Weinberg, pr John K. zomars, end pF. TFankivn BerGen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-23

in this city for the past 20 years and formerly conducted coal bust. ness in the East End district. For the past two years has been aseo. ciated with the Chase Companies in Watcrvilie. He had 6 wide circle of friends and acquaintances throughout the city by whom he was held in high esteem,
 MT. Grimm iS survived by his wife, Mrs. Pauline Duncan Grim; one daughter, Joan Grim; two sisters, Miss Helen Grimm of this city and Mrs. Joseph Downs of Middictown; three brothers, Thomas and Wii- liam of this city and Leo Grimm Of Buffalo, Y. Y.
 The funeral will be held from tic Bcrgin Funeral Home, 200 East Main street on Monday morning at 0:50 o'clock to the Immaculate Con- ception church where 2 solemn FIlaGg Of requiem viii be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be In new s. JcsephS cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-23

 were open, and when etulginski swept up the waste 1t caused smoke to rise and blow toward CizauskaS,
 Threw On Each Other
 Oiaauskas, says the finding, he. came annoyed" and threw c block of wood at etulginski, who was standing 10 or 10 feet away. The latter, in return, picked up c hand. tul of dust and threw 1t at ciSaus- kas,
 Cizauskas then rushed at the claimant and knocked him down, with etulginsA falling heavily and suffering the wrist fracture, The two men, 1t k pointed out in the finding, had up to then been friends, and 1t was not any hatred which iIi- atieated the attack,
 Payment of compensation was disputed by the American Mutual Liability Insurance co. and c hear- ing was held before Commisiaoner Lynch, who decided in the claim ants favor, He ruled that etulatn. skis injuries arose in the course of, and out of, his employment.
 Assault Compensahle
 In c memorandum affixed to the finding, the commissioner points out that the question of assault in eompensable injuries aa much dis- puted, The Supreme Court of the state, he says, has ruled that no compensation should he given if the attack was motivated by feelings Of revenge or hatred, but should be awarded when the eInploye in de- tending his employees property or when the attack follows a0methtng done incidental to the employees work.
 The smoke, says the commission- CT, was the primary cause Of the attack, and, consequently, the injur. les suffered by etulginski are com. pensAble.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-23

 sionerg, and other city officials will join with members of the Police De- partment in departmental rites at the funeral.
 Officer Clark was especially well known aS c policeman in the South Main street and center district. His tour of duty had also carried him on Union street, and in the vicinity of the Waterbury Catholic High school. Always courteous and ef. fic1ent, his popularity mounted daily.
 MT. Clark k survived by his wife, Mrs. Irene (LeonarO Clark; two sisters, Mrs. Green of Watertowtl, and Miss Catherine Clark; and one brother, William Clark, Of this city.
 The funeral viii De held from the Lunny Funeral Home, 20 Cen- trai avenue, time and arrangements later,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-23
COMMON WRIT

Suit on a common writ was enc tered today in the superior court by the Naueatuek Lumber company against Brone White, of Waterbury. In which S4.a00 is sought. Details of the action arc not specified.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-23
OBITUAR

MURPHY Michael v. Murphy, formerly of Colchester, died at the home of his brother, James T. Mur- phy, l0 Ward street, New Haven, yesterday. The funeral will be held from the home of his brother Mor- day ct 0:a0 .. m. with c requiem high mass at St. Johns church ct Q c. m. and burial in St. Andrews cemetery in Colchester ct about ii:i6 o'clock.
 WARNER - Mrs. Dora L. War ner, wife of Edwin r. Warner, died in Milford yesterday morning. Funeral services will be held ct the homo. l2i Broadway, Walnut Beach, Monday afternoon ct 2:30 o'clock. interment will Do in Kings High way cemetery, Milford.
 MCCAIN -- Mrs. Margaret (Vaughn) McCann, wife of John McCann, died yesterday ct her homo, 142 Wolcott Hill road, Hart ford. Mrs. McCann was born in ThonaaSton, the daughter of Ed- mund and Ann (O'Connor) Vaughn.
 Besides her husband, she is sur- vived by four sisters, Mrs. M. 4. Lynch of Hartford, Mrs. Elmer Hawiey and the Misses Ella and Emily Vaughn of Waterbury; three 1ephews, Francis E. McMahon of Hartford and Eugene and Leo Waugh of Watertown; and c niece, Mrs. Raymond CruiclEShank Of Wa- terbufy.
 Private funeral services will Dc held this morning ct e:30 o'clock ct the Farley and Molloy Funeral Home, l29 Capitol avenue, Hartford, followed by c solemn high mass ct the Church of the Sacred Heart, Wethersfcld, at Q o'clock.
 DI BIAsE-yrank DiBiage, 24. of go North Elm street, died this frior- ming ct st Mary's hospital after 6 brief illness. He was . native of this city and had been employed by the AShborn Transportation ccni- pafiy. Mir. DiBiase was well known among the younger people Of the city.
 iIe H survived by his parents, MT. and Mrs. Antonio DiBiase and one sister, Mrs. William DiLilo.
 The body was removed to the MAiorano funeral home, 2eT Bank street. Funeral arrangements viii Dc announced later.
 HARVESTER -- Rowland Higby Bannister, Jry son Of Rowland II, and Frances etoney Bannistcr, died early this morning ct his home, l0o Chase Parkway after 6 brief illness. He was born on December 70, 1899, in Meriden and was 6 pupil in the third grade ct Russell school Up to the time Of his illness.
 He iS survived by his parents; two brothers, John etoney Dannister, William Rowland Bannister; one sister, Joy, Of this city and tWc grandnnotheFs, Mrs. William R. BafS- mister of Meriden and Mrs. John M. Gtoney Of Jamaica, |. I.
 The funeral viii Dc held on MOsl- day afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Aiderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue. Burial viii be in Rose Hi Memorial Park cemetery in Rocky Hill, Conn. Ross ?, Chamberlain, Christian Science reader, viii Ofici- ste.
 dRIYTIN-Joiln J. Grimm, Of 2Ts East Main street, wei known resi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-23
OLD PASTOR DIES

Moriden, Conn. oct 1a-(UP)- The Rev, samuel '. diaseF. "a, pas- tor Of ct. Johns Evangelical Guth- eran church for Sg years, died late yesterday after . long illness.
 Born at Adrian, Mich, he Was ordained at Lockpcrt. N. Y.