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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
Bleaching Bones Reveal Murder
 On The Deserts Shifting Sands
Justice Will Stalk Arizona Killer,
 History Shows
By NEA service

By NEA Service
 Phoenix, Ariz., June 19.-Bleach- ing bones on the sands of the south west have again been revealed by accident-and have added another mystery murder to the records of officers there. Desert murders haR been recorded at an increasing rate in recent years. More than 50 such killings remain a mystery.
 Revelation of the latest case came when a deer hunter on the hills and sands in Maricopa county saw a human shoe. From it pro- truded leg bones. He forgot about hunting, hastened home to call the sheriff.
 Off1cers found still more bones, and positive evidence of foul play.
 "This is about two miles from where we found Wallace Frenchs automobile, when he disappeared a year ago." the officers agreed.
 Wallace French was never found. So the officers called his brother, Chancery, and took him to the skeleton. Chancery easily identified his brothers hat, cloth- ing, and dental work.
 Nobody can say, yet, what hap pened to Wallace French.
 Why did he drive onto the iso- lated desert, unless with somebody who held a gun on him, or who lured him there on some pretense?
 Murder Will Out
 The evidence points to murder any way deductions are made. Moreover, history suggests that the murderer will be caught in time. Many another killer has dumped the body of his victim on the Arizona or California desert, thinking it would never be re- vealed. Too often it has, and strange justice has stalked recent murdererS. Some of them have been put to death in the Arizona prison for just such mistakes within the past two years. Clews pop up in the most unexpected manner. Sands are moved by winds, and bodies are revealed Or coyotes dig out shallow graves.
 Co-eds from college were hik- ing on the desert when they found grinning skull beneath a cholla bush. They shrieked and ran, and told the officials, but that one was never solved.
 A wandering Indian found blood on the sand, He knew it was hu- man blood, even though it was several days old. He looked and looked and found body in. hole. Later two Mexican boys were hanged.
 He Dug Up Bodies
 A New York crook murdered two prospectors for their meager store of gold, buried them in a shallow grave on a spot where nobody would likely come for 10 years or more. By chance a man rode several miles to call on the prospectors the, very next week. and his horse begged down in loose soil. When he couldn't find the prospectors, he dug where his horse begged, and found the bodies. Weeks later, after some fast detective work, the killer was arrested in New York, thousands of miles away.
 And there are many more in- stances. Now the officers are quietly and patiently working on the Wallace French case. Nothing but some bones and some rotting clothing to go by, but the desert mysteries are likely to move strangely any time. Some mur- derer can well shiver in his shoes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
TESTIMONIAL FOR
 SHERIF. BRIOTTI

Many prominent citizens are ex- pected to attend 8 testimonial bachelor dinner, which will be giv- en in honor of Deputy Sheriff Briot- ti. The event will take place Tues day night at Suozzo's Palm Room. MT. Briotti has been an outstanding athlete for many years. playing baseball and basketball for Wilby High school. He will be married Monday morning June 28, to Miss Gertrude ClapS.
 Among those completing arrange ments are Dan Briotti, Nicholas Zappone, Patrick De Leon, Con- stable De Summa, Deputy Sheriffs Albert Francis, \James OLeary, Frank McCann, George Hynes, Frank Brickel and Bernard Blick. Nicholas Zappone has been selected for the part of toastmaster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
NO JAIL IS BIG
 ENOUGH FOR HER

New York, June 19-(UP)-"No jail is big enough to hold me, " Madeline Raymond, 21, said today in the best Dillinger manner.
 The pert brunette, who allegedly escaped from Birmingham, Mass, reformatory May 23, was captured" by a couple of tough detectives last night as she was preparing to re- tire in her one-room Brooklyn apartment.
 You'd better keep your eye on me-" she said. You'd better search me again, because I'm apt to have three guns on me-"
 It seems that the only thing the law has against Miss Raymond is that she allegedly departed from the Birmingham reformatory by sliding down rope fashioned from bed clothing. She had been sentenced to the reformatory for two years for juvenile delinquency"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
| Spotlighting Brass City News
Independents

Plans for placing a full ticket in the field in the city elections this fall were made last night by the Independent Democrats, with the party's town committee meet ing as the first step in the party's 1887 activity.
 James Hartley was reelected chairman of the town commit tee. Lester Lonergan was named secretary, and Patrick Moran treasurer.
 A meeting of all workers for the party will be held within the next few weeks. Party or- ganization details will be cleared up, and plans for the addition of new voters to the party will be made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
RABBI SHEINKOPF
 IN RADIO ADDRESS

Rabbi Moses D. Sheinkopf will address the Jewish population of Waterbury and the vicinity over ra- dio station WATR on 8 program to be heard this evening at 9:15 o'clock Rabbi Shenikopf will discuss the problems confronting the World Zionist congress which is to be held in Switzerland in August. The ad- election for delegates which takes dress will be in connection with the place tomorrow throughout the United States.
 The local committee in charge of the elections has made the an- nouncement that the polls will be opened at 2 o'clock instead of 8:30 as originally planned. The earlier opportunity to vote will give many local residents the benefit of better chance to enjoy the weekend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
ON BANK
 STREET IS SOLD
Hamilton Hardware Build- inf Bought By Aaron
 Solomon for $llO,OOO

Deeds were filed today in one of the largest realty deals completed here in several months. The trans action involves the sale of the form CT Hamilton Hardware building, 92- 94 Bank street, to Aaron Solomon of the Bedford Silk company. It is uI1- derstood that the purchase price was in the neighborhood of $110,000.
 No announcement was made this morning as to the future plans of the owner, whether the transaction represents an investment or pro- vision for some future development of business interest.
 The deal rivals in interest the sale of the Miller building on Bank street last January. Negotiations were completed through the Charles Rosengarten company agency.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
UnicO Club

Some 25 members of the local Unico club will leave for New Britain today to attend the na- tional convention of the Unico clubs today and tomorrow. The convention committee will sponsor dinner this evening at the Bur- ritt hotel.
 Local delegates are Frederick w. Palomba, Pasquale DeCicco, both past national presidents; Hugo Guastaferri, local president; Joseph Trumfio, John Membrino, Humbert Mangini, Paul Puzzo, William Gerardi, Gus DeCicco, Joseph Lucia, John DePastino, Ralph Davino, Louis Scigliano and Joseph Fava.
 The first Unico club was or ganized here 15 years ago and the first national convention was here here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19

Some 800 striking employees of the Waterbury Buckle O., all mem- bers of the Waterbury Brass Work ers' Union, local CIO afnliate. were in session at ODonnell's hall on Washington avenue at press time today, the session having been called to decide whether the union will accept the compromise offered by the management at a surprise conference called last evening at nine o'clock.
 Decision Pending
 Four out of the five demands of the union have been met by the company in their proposal of last evening and while nothing has been said in regard to wage adjustments by either side 1t is believed that a compromise was also offered in this respect. The union demanded 8 minimum wage of 53 cents per hour for men and 43 cents per hour for women. It is believed that an offer of an increase in wages, not quite up to this standard, but neverthe- less providing for a substantial il1- crease of some kind, has been in-. cluded in the proposition offered by the company. No decision had been reached by press time.
 Four Points
 Last evening at nine o'clock, fourteen members of the strikers committee and the two local CIO organizers, Philip Brainard and Alex Cashin, met with Jerome LeVigne, head of the factory, and Julius B. Smith, president of the company. At this time the company offered to meet the following four union demands specifically; recognition of the Waterbury Brass Workers union as sole bargaining agency ill the plant; seniority rights; rein statement of Thomas Bowling, vet eran employe who was supposed to have been fired for union activity; and establishment of the eight hour day and forty-hour week, with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
FraterndL Meu,s
Gotta LejOn

All officers were reelected last night at the semi-annual meeting in Moose hall of Gota Lejon, Or der of Vasa. The group will hold an outing in Marion today.
 The officers are: President, Clarence Wallen; vice-president, John Larson; secretary, Gunnar Mattson; assistant secretary, Martin Anderson; financial sec- retary, Gust Grandell; assistant financial secretary, Fridolf Matt son; chaplain, Alfred w. Ceder- holm; master of ceremonies, Eric Bystrom; assistant master of cere- monies, Carl Peterson; trustees, Albin Anderson and John Lar son.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
Compensation Agreements

Compensation of $2,482.S0 will be paid John F. Calseyde of 196 mill street by the Waterbury Cor rugated COntainer company, i'm accordance with an agreement filed with and approved by Com pensation Commissioner James M. Lynch today. While working for the respondent company, Calseyde suffered the loss of 90 per cent of the use of his right hand, as 8 result of burns and injuries. The compensation will be paid at the rate of $15.76 for 1875 weeks.
 Other agreements in which com- pensation will be paid weekly dur ing the period of total disability are as follows:
 Seymour Mfg Co. and Thomas Andrws, Ansonia, hernia, $12.16 beginning April IF.
 Seymour Mfg. Co. and s. Sa- pinsky, Seymour, hernia, $9.25 be- ginning April g.
 Arthur Mitchell and Frank COlonnese, Washington, hernia, $11.54 beginning June 1.
 Union Hardware Co. and Grover Strattman, Torrington, toe lacer- atiOn, $9.4S beginning June g.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
IRISH VETERANS
 INDUCT OFFICERS
National Staff Here to Of= .ficiate at Ceremonies
 Tomorrow Afternoon

All newly elected officers of Wa terbury chapter, No. Il, of the Irish War Veterans, will be inducted to- morrow afternoon with ceremonies to be held in charge of national of- f1cers at Patsy Browns Silver Chalet on West Main street. The slate includes Captain J. Peter Cos- tigan, commander; Michael Fallon, senior vice ce-commander; Dr. B. A. O'Hara, junior vice commander; John Lynch, quartermaster; Joseph Garvey, officer of the day; William Keavney, sergeant-at-arms; Attor- ney Vincent Scully, judge advocate; Dr. John F. Hackett, sugeon; Lieut. Col. William J. Shanahan, histor- ian; James Cunningham, adjutant and Rev. Albert Callahan, chaplain.
 Directors of the local chapter who will also take part in the ceremonies comprise Joseph Cunningham, Will liam T. Harrington, Frank x. Downs, Eilliam Dillon, Captain Peter Fox, Philip Kelly, James Null vile and William O'Connor.
 National officers who were hon. ored last night at 8 corned beef and cabbage dinner, held at the Silver Chalet, and who will conduct the ceremonies tomorrow include John Hogan of Newark, N. J., com- mander-in-chief; Walter Ferry of Newark, senior vice-commander; Arthur Cokeley, quartermaster-gen- eral; Christopher Nugent, Jr., ad- jutant-general; Edward Coughlin, national chaplain; and Joseph Byrnes, national advocate.
 The Irish Veterans will assemble for this afternoons parade at the Elton hotel at 1 o'clock and march to Freight street, the place of pa- rade formation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
GRADUATED IN DARK

Bloomfield, Conn.,, June 19-(UP) A bolt of lightning during an electrical storm put Bloomfield high schools 1887 graduating class com- pletely in the dark last night. Right in the middle of Miss Roberta Ran- dall's valedictory address, the bolt struck, crippling Bloomfield center's lighting system. Diplomas in the high school auditorium were dis tributed by flash light.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
Buckle Co. Employees
 Discuss Compromise
Company Reported to Be in Readiness to Recognize CIO AgenCy-VOte on Acceptance Expected Today

time and one-half for overtime work.
 May Return
 The Noera strike situation, com pleting its second week, remained unchanged today, with no confer ences scheduled. If the Buckle CO employees decide to meet the com pany's proposal it is believed that work will be resumed on Monday morning.
 Election of Waterbury Brass Workers union officers will take place in Workmen's Circle hall this afternoon. Adolph Curtis is the only nominee for the office of president and will therefore be reflected to this post. Several company groups irl the city will elect vice-presidents to represent their union groups.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
Settlement

Common pleas court reported settlement today in the $1O,OOO civil action of Susan Gilbert of Southbury against John J. Mur- phy of Waterbury, which had benn pending trial. The plain tiff based her suit on the al- legation that she was struck by the defendants car while walk ing on the Southbury road July "A, 1885 at 6 p. m.
 The settlement figure was withheld. Attorney Edward Sweeney represented the plain tiff, with Attorney T. G. Hutch insOn defending.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
Some Speed

High speed movies were shown at the Mattatnck Historical so- ciety building last night under the auspices of the Brass City Camera club. The pictures were taken at speeds ranging from 700 to 1,200 per second. Subjects included the flight of humming birds, the movement of snakes tongues, and several others. Each was reduced to slow motion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
SMITH COLLEGE
 ALUMNAE HOUSE

Northampton, Mass, June 19- (UP)-The cornerstone of Smith colleges new $250,000 alumnae house was to be laid by Secretary Florence Snow of the alumnae association this afternoon.
 Speakers will include Mrs. Ru- dolph Zinsser of Great Neck. L. l., chairman of the building commit tee; Mrs. Frank Teagle of Cleveland, alunnae trustee, and Miss Jean MacLahchlan of Pittsburgh, an un- dergraduate.
 The ceremonies will be broadcast over the blue network of the Ma tional Broadcasting company from 2:3O to 3 D. m, EDT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
SIXTH SET OF TWINS

Putnam, Conn, June l0-(UP)- The sixth set of twins born to Mir. and Mrs. Harry Fifield today were known as '.Franklin Delano" and s.Eleanor Jean," in favor of the pres- ident and Mrs. Roosevelt.
 Fifield, a PWA read worker, said it took him quite while" to over come his wife's objections to mix ine politics into his business"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
Sons of Italy

Four local Sons of Italy lodges, the Avellino, DeSilvestro, Italia Progressiva and Regina Elena, will attend the annual outing in Portland on June 27, 1t was an- nounced today. Nicholas Jamele is in charge of bus arrangements. Miss Mary Marzano of DeSilvestro Lodge is a candidate for the popu- ularity contest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
YALE GRADUATES
 LOCAL PUPILS

Seven Waterburians will receive dfegrees at the 236th annual gradu- ation exercises at Yale university in New Haven next Tuesday. There will be 298 students from Connecticut in the graduating class this year
 Nelda A. Filippone will receive master of arts degree; Heminway Merriman and Robert I. Stevenson will receive law degrees and the following will receive bachelor of arts degrees: Morton H. Greenblatt, Theodore H. Gregg, Ralph Grierson and LeRoy Makepeace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
DOCTORS UNDECIDED

Bridgeport, Conn.,. June 19 = (UP) = Physicians were undecided today whether an operation would be necessary to remove two-incn nail from the stomach of three year-old Michael zaujko. Michael was being fed soft foods in the hope they would form a coating on the nail to protect delicate tissues should nature suddenly take a hand and dislodge it. Doctors said the boy suffered no discomfort.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
Lady McAlpine Lodge

Mrs. Elizabeth Macintosh, chief ranger, Mrs. Elizabeth Raeburn, Mrs. Rachel Lang and Mrs. Joan Hunter were hostesses last eve ming at a meeting of Lady Mc- Alpine Lodge, held in the Lord Kitchner post rooms on Scovill street. Miss Margaret Roy, grand chief daughter, will pay her off, cial visit to the lodge on August 20. Mrs. Margaret White was ini- tiated last evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
CRIMINALLY GUILTY

Stamford, Conn, June 19-(UP) A finding by Coroner Theodore E. Steiber today found Peter Pelogitis criminally responsible for the death of Thomas O'Connor, 33, here May 30. O'Connor was d passenger in Pelogitis' car when it crashed into a tree. Steiber said Pelogitis was driving at an excessive rate of speed on Q fogy night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
CORONER RESOLVED HIM

Rockville, Conn.,, June 19-(UP)-- A verdict by Coroner John H. Yeo- mans today absolved Elmer Boisseau West Hartford, of criminal negli- gence in the automobile accident death of Stephen Burke, Talcotville farmland, at Talcottville, May 26. Yeomans said witnesses indicated Burke was intoxicated when struck by Boisseau's car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
Rain Sadly Needed In
 Various State Areas
Recent Storms Improved SituatiOn-Lack of Snow
 During Past Winter Attributed as Chief Cause

Although Connecticut's public water supplies were entering the usually hot and dry summer season at normal levels for this period of the year, it appeared that the an- nual hot weather depletion of the reservoirs might be increased to some extent this year because of a condition brought about by the lack
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
SEEKING DRIVER

Bristol. Conn. June 19-(UP)-- Police today sought the driver of a hit-run car which fatally injured William B. Terry, s2, Thursday night. Terry's body was found in a clump of bushes yesterday.
 Funeral services for Terry will be held Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19

Settlement was reported today in two superior court cases against Ralph Mauriello and Saverio Maur- iello of New Haven, in which the total damages asked had been $5O,- 900. The plaintiffs in the joint cases were Edward Grant, chef, of this city, and Miss Katherine
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19

During 1856 more than 2S,00O. .00O motor vehicles travelled 22,0O0 900, 900 more miles oyer street and highway
 'than in any previous year. e
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19

Buses operating outside city limits, and carrying more than 10 persons are now required by law to carr va first aid kit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19

Northern Ireland Is considering a ban on liquor advertisement.
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SOCIAL SECURITY
CHANGES STUDIED
Next Congress May Be
Asked to Overhaul Finan-
CiaI Provisions.

~ the Associated Press.
The next Congress may be asked to
overhaul financing provisions of the
huge social security program, fiscal
officials said today.
The ma ior change being considered
would avoid the accumulation of huge
reserves, point on which there has
been much criticism Of the social
security act.
Under the present program. reserves
represented by Treasury obligations
eventually would total about $4,000
nn0 900 for the old-age program alone.
Reserves for the unemployment pro-
gram also will run into the billions,
but no estimate of the total has been
made.
Nav Limit Reserves.
A SAC. 600 900 900 reserve for old-age
pensions would make a public debt in
that amount mandatory on the Treas
urv. Moreover, the debt would be
represented solely by obligations in
the reserve account, giving investors
no opportunity to purchase Govern
nent securities
Off1cials said consideration is being
given to limiting reserves to few
billion dollars Benefits would he paid
the program would. in effect. be OPP
Grated on 'pay-as-you-go' basis.
These authorities said it is unlikely
any change will be sought in the re-
serve arrangement for the unemploy-
ment program These reserves merely
account Of various States. which may
draw on them to meet benefit pay
ments.
Issues : Per Cent Notes.
At present the Treasury is issuing
PER cent notes to the old-age fund
and IS per cent certificates OF in
dehtedne<s to the unemployment fund
The per cent rate for the old-age
reserves is stipulated in the security
law.
Taxes paid under the security law
O. into the Treasury's general fund
and may be spent for ordinary Gov
eminent purposes. Against them,
however, the Treasury makes the de-
rosits of securities in reserve accounts
Thus far the Treasury has collected
e3%n. 035 900 in old-age taxes and has
deposited s34e. 100000 in the reserve
account. Off1cials said reserves and
tax collections would never balance
exactly, because the reserves are de-
posted on the basis Of actual Calcu-
latons rather than on tax receipts
For the unemployment program the
Treasury has received 1851 .646 900
and has deposited obligations totaling
$3.50 2s8 900.
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Facing Eviction,
Woman, 20, Goes
Hungry for Cats
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
RALEIGH. N. c., August ls.-Sorne-
what bewildered, Miss Annie Harrison
Lewis, 10. sat in a rocker on the porch
Of her former home today. fed her 10
cats and prepared to go to the poor
house. I guess" She has until tomor-
row 10 move elsewhere.
Piled around her were water-soaked
books, mattresses and antique furni-
ture, which the Home Owners Loan
Corp. moved from the house to the
sidewalk Friday. after ordering the
woman evicted for failure to pay in
stallments on a $4,000 mortgage.
Il paid them every cent had"
she said. Now I haven't any money
left"
There was no food in the house ex-
cept quart of milk, Miss Lewis said,
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International Club Picnic.

The Washington International Club
held . picnic ut tA1e Pierce Mil
grounds yesterday. feature was
steak roast, Japanese style. prepared
BY Japanese member. The club
has headquarters At thu sh,derts'
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and added, II couldn't touch that
It's for the cats"
Asked If she had attempted 10 quail
lily for an old-aRs pension under the
social security act. she replied. They
brought me some sort OF = blank to
MI out But the questions were too
personal"
Of1cers Of the H. O. L. G. removed
the furniture Friday and then repla ced
II on tie porch Of the rambling house
At IL Maiden lane when heavy rain
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CRASH INJURY FATAL

Fred Friar, Father Of Mrs. Ralph
Bodle Of D. c., Killed.
Fred F'riar. ~. Of Sherburne. N. Y.
father Of Mrs. Ralph Bodle. 42% Far
raRut street, was fatally injured yes
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terday when struck BY N automobile
near Sherburne, according to word
received here.
Friar was farmer and cemetery
earetaker.
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International House, 1908 New Hamp.
shire avenue.
Actress Injured in Crash

NEW YORK. August Is LP).-.Iose-
prime Dunn. screen and stage player,
was recovering today from bruises Ne.
eeived In an automobile accident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-16

China Is buying second hand Ameri-
can ships for coastal service.
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London now has only u automobiles
- every 1000 persons.
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Britain n Ruaaia's best buyer.
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started. Banks Arendell, attorney for
the Federal agency. said he would let
Miss Lewis stay until tomorrow.