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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-07
Escaped Convicts Are
 Caught Near Prison
l5.Eiour Search Ends Within Two Miles of Enfield Prison Farm Which Long Term Prisoners Had
 Fled Last Night By Scaling lO.FOot Fence

Enfield, Conn.,, Oct. 7-(Up)-- Two long-term convicts who es- capped from the states prison farm here last night were reeaptured to- day about two miles away from the prison premises.
 They were Howard Hubbard, %, Bridgeport. and Philip Tomrnassi, S4l West Haven, both serving long terms for armed robbery.
 Local constabies and prison guards spotted the fugitiveS in c tobacco shed almost within sight of the prison farm. Hubbard and ToIiaEnasi started to flee, but two warning shots from . gun held by guard Wilfred Cousineau stopped then, short.
 The men were recaptured about lB hours after they climbed over c i0-foot wire fence surrounding tho farm last night and disappeared northward In the direction of Mass- achusetts.
 State police from every barracks in the state, aided by c pack ot bloodhounds, were summoned to the search. The captures kept clear tho record of tho farm, from which six persons now have escaped in eight years only to Do picked up within 0 few hours.
 The prisoners were taken to Wethersfield states prison immed- lately, accompanied by Warden Ralph II. Walker. He came here as soon as word of the escape was flashed throughout the state by teletype and radio broadcasts.
 Fifteen Massachusetts state troop CTS, searching woods near the Con- necticut line for the fugitiveS, were recalled when word of their re.cap- ture arrived.
 Hubbard was serving eight to i2 years for robbery with violence, breaking and entering ct night, and motor vehicle theft. Tomnnassi was serving a to 26 years for robbery while armed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-07
DEMOCRATSNOT
 COMPLAINING
Not Pianiiing RscUunt..Op. ponents Expected to Seek
 Court Order

Despite the cioseness of the city election Tuesday and the still un. known ofilcial results, the local Democratic organization hes yet made no plans toward asking for c recount or taking legal action In the courts. Republicans and 1ndepend- ent Democrats, on the other hand, are understood to Do prepared to ask for c recount once the ofticial fig- ures are given out.
 Under the lew the voting machines used Tuesday must remain sealed pending c court order for Q recan. vass. The machines were under DO. lice guard today in the county court house, where they will be stored un- til 0 recount of the vote iS ordered.
 No steps toward Q recount or no action in the courts can be taken until after General Moderator James McMahon announces the ofii- cial results. Any legal steps that might be taken would no doubt be based on chargs of alleged irregu- larities in the voting on Tuesday. Another possibility, though remote, is that one or more of the voting machines used Tuesday might be found defective. The courts would then have to rule on what the pro- cedure should be.
 It is gnerally believed that one or both sides will take legal action after the ofiiciai results are an- nounced. Court proceedings might take weeks or months, and 1t is pos- sible that no final figures on the election will Do available for some time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-07
GARAGE OWNER IS
 WINNER IN BATTLE

Wakefield, N. H, oct. 7.-(UP).- 4 garage owner Killed an uniden- tifiod bandit late last night when the gunEnan attempted to shoot t out with him.
 A second bandit fled through . window and escaped in an automo- bile believed driven by c third con- federate.
 The garage owner, Alfred zimmer 90, widower- --father of two children had been sleeping in his garage since burglars escaped with more than $500 in two recent breaks.
 Awakened byl noise in the gar- age office, he crept down . ladder and, armed with c shotgun, con- fronted the two men at Q small safe. One whipped out Q revolver, but Zimmer fired first and the man dropped, still clutching his pistol.
 The dead man was described as about 37 and apparently had slf- fered a broken left arm which had not healed properly. He was dressed in brown trousers, brown suede jacket and a brown hat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-07
UNCLE HELD FOR
 KILLING NIECE

oreenSburg, Pa, Oct. T-(UP)- Harry Bates, 37, confessed today, state motor police said, to killing his ii-year.old niece after she re- sisted his advances.
 Arrested by state motor police Bates puffed Q cigarette aS he led police to the air shaft of an aban- doned coal mine in Derry township where he had hid the body of the girl, Vallie Bates. It was wrapped in . burlap sack.
 The girls throat was Slashed from ear to ear.
 Alarmed ct the continued absence of Vallie, youngest of Q family of nine, her father. Martin Bates, called police last night. The school girl left home about 6 ?. m. to go to e nearby store for Q package of to- bacco for her uncle, who lives just across the road from her home.
 At the home of Harry Bates, of- ficers found blood stains, the child's shoes in a stove and her clothing stuffed under porch.
 When the uncle returned home late last night, he first denied se- ing Vallie, but when blood stains were found on his trousers, he was arrested.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-07
FILM DANCER IS
 CLAIMING RUDY
Daughter of Full.Blooded Indian Says They're
 Engaged Ms

Hollywood, oct. T-(UP.)-Rudy Vallee, the crooner, and Gloria YounRblood, red-haired Aim dancer and daughter of fuii-bloodeo Cherokee Indian, are engaged and probably will be married within three months, Miss Youngblood said today.
 Miss Youngbiocd is 2i. Her father was all Indian, her mother German. She went from Alton, H., to New York aS an advertising model be- fore entering the movies.
 Vailee met her in New York. He was with her on 6 film set nearly half c day yesterday. After he had zone, Miss Youngblood announced the engagement. Vailee brought his orchestra here for an hotel engage raent.
 The crooners former wife was the late Fay Webb, actress, of Santa Monica, Calif.
 Miss Youngblood said she and Vaiiee renewed their friendship upon his arrival here less than Q week SEQ.
 T didn't intend to say anything ct this time," sine said, but MT. Valiee and l are deeply interested in each other and we hope to pc married by the end of the year.
 we've discussed whether or not I should give up my career, but I'm getting @ chance to establish myself in films and we don't want to ruin that opportunity"
 Miss YOungblood came to Holly wood in April. She appeared with Gary Cooper in the picture, "Ad- ventures of Marco Polo," and IS now cast for "The Goldwyn Fcliies."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-07
FATHER OF TWO
 IS INDICTED

Plymouth, Mass, Oct. T-(Up)-- Leo r. Mockus, 27, father Of two children, was under seven iiidict- ments today in the Brockton pct terS' paradise" shooting Of . boy and c girl.
 A Plymouth county grand jury mockuS, Brockton Carpenter, yestsr- day on charges of Tiiurderous ae- sault on Arthur Gay, 70, and Sylvia Pauiding, ie, attempted rape Of Miss Pauiding, larceny of c rvolver, hey- ing c loaded revolver in his auto mobile, having . loaded revolver on his person and possessing obscene literature. .
 He pleaded not guilty to all charges.
 Meanwhile Gay was reported slowly improving at c Drockton hospital, where he is in critical ccFi- dition with Q chest wound. Miss Paulding suffered only c superficial arm wound.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-07
O'CONNELL GROUP
 CONGRATULATED

Norwich, Conn, Oct. 7.-(UP)- State Republican Central Commit tee Chairman Benjamin E. Harwood ' xtended his congratulations today to the Anthony Wayne O'Connell Democratic forces which joined in Republican Fusion movement to elect John B. McWilliams, Republi- can, as first selectman in Mondays balloting.
 Tt was with deep satisfaction to me as chairman of the Republican state central committee that I learned of the sweeping victory on Norwich Monday last" he said. T congratulate John B. McWilliams and the other successful candidates and I wish them well on their ten- ure in oface. I know that Norwich will profit by their experience and ability.
 T feel grateful to my dear friend Anthony Wayne O'Connell anG his friends for their support. It was my pleasure to serve with Mir. O'Connel in the 1885 senate. Nor wich has surely established 6 rec. ord that other towns should strive to meet"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-07
FILENE FUNERAL SERVICE SIMPLE

Boston, Oct. 7.-(UP)-A simple memorial service was conducted in Ford hall today for Edward A. Filene, 77, Boston merchant-econ- omist who died in Paris Sept. 26.
 Fabien Sevitzky and his orches- tra played Filene's favorite music and George w. Coleman, Ford Hall Forum director, spoke briefly. There was no religious ceremony.
 Filepe's ashes were brought home last night by Miss Lillian Schoedler, for eight years his personal assist ant.
 Later the ashes will be scattered over e spot previously designated by Filene.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-07
O'HARA DONATED
 TO DEMOCRATS
Gave $37,5OO in Six Months--State Revenue
 Head Makes Statement

Providence, R. l., Oct. 7.-(UP).- Walter E. O'fiara, wealthy race track owner and newspaper publish or, donated S37,600 to the Demo- cratic state committee during c six month period last year.
 This was disclosed by Thornas Kennedy, former Democratic state chairman now state revenue direc- tor, as O'Hara published photo- copies in his Providence Star Tribune of two checks for S6,000 and S7,S00 purportedly payable to the present Democratic chairman. William 8. Shawcross, and c third check for slo,ooo reportedly given Remedy.
 Though o'Hara had said nothing of 6 second check to Remedy, the latte radmitted receiving one for $lb,0o0.
 Only Tuesday Remedy was one of 46 state department heads who signed c resolution pledging 0ov- ernor Robert E. Quinn their aid in his drive against O'Hara, the great- est menace the state has ever known"
 "Ingratitude?" said Kennedy. Not at all. The checks were pre- sented to me for the committee. I was only c flgur0head. ."
 Meanwhile, opposition was report ed among the 1900 honory deputy sherifis ordered by High Sheriff John A. Baird to turn in their gold badges and pistol permits. Several honorary deputies, appointed by busted Sheriff Philip Quinn, said they would not surrender their badges unless paid back the $2.60 they cost.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-07
BOROUGH BANK
 DIVIDENDS GOOD
Banking Commissioners Report Shows as High as
 99H Per Cent Paid

The Semi-annual report of Wal- ter Perry, state banking commis- Sioner, aS receiver for the Nauga. tuck Bend and Trust company was filed today in the superior court and showed that e6 per cent, divi- dends have been paid to depositors in the commercial department. Sav- ings department dividends total % l-2 per cent.
 Cash on hand, aS of April l, was $i,703 and receipts since then made gain over the appraisal of 4o,406. A five per cent dividend paid to Christmas club and commercial de- positors in May, amounted to 96,000 which, with expenses, deducted from the total on hand, left . balance of 94.l43.22.
 The report was entered by Assist ant Attorney General Walter w. Walsh in behalf of George J. Bas- Sett, banking commissioner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-07
Moderator, Registrars Due to Complete Tabulations
 at Mid-AfternoOn
ALL TOTALS STILL
 ARE CALLED UNOFFICIAL
Election Figures Show Culh a n e Was 22nd
 Among COP Candidates

Official results of the most puzzling city election in Wa terbury's history, were still unknown today, though there was @ possibility that the final figures for all can didates on both Democratic and Fusion tickets might be given out late this afternoon or some time tonight. Moder- ator James McMahon and the Registrars of Voters and their deputies have been working on the figures since early yesterday afternoon, when Town Clerk Dora Egan finally turned over the tally sheets and moderators' recordS which she had impounded after tho polls closed Tuesday night.
 Unofficial figures return Mayor Frank Hayes to office by margin of B7 votes. Sherwood Rowland, Fusion candidate for controller, ep- parently defeated Daniel ]. Leary by . margin of 90 votes. Mrs. Mary
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-07
BECKWITH IS
 NAMED SHERIFF
Replaces Late Frank Turk. ingtOn in Litchfield
 County Post
Special to The Democrat)

Hartford, Oct. 7.--sutherland Beckwith of Litchfield was today named by Gov. Gross aS high sherifi of Litchfield county, to succeed Sheriff Frank Turkington, who died c f. days ago. He will serve until June 1, 1889.
 MT. Beckwith was the unsuccess. full Democratic candidate for sheriff ct the state election in 1884. He was defeated by Sheriff Turkington who ct the time of his death had held the shrievalty for % years. Most of his appointeeS as deputy sheriffs have served for many years.
 Gov. Gross today also named Richard J. Smith of Westport to the state board of pardons, to succeed the late John g. Adds, state treas urer.
 During his campaign in 1884, Mir. Beckwith made several radio ad- dresses over local radio stations. He Is well known here. He was once c member of the motor vehicle de- partment staff and later served with the administrative department of the WPA,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-07
POTATO PICKING
 CONTEST IS ON
All Aroostook County In. terested in Today's
 Championship Fight

preSque Isle, Me, Oct. T.-(UP)- Here where the big apple is just an oversized parcel of fruit and the potato is king. 3b men and women including two onesarmed contest. ants toed tho mark today in the first international potato-picking championship.
 With tho crack of c gun ct 3:30 ?. m. (EsT) they will start . furi- ous iB-minute competition gathering potatoes 1t required two tractor. drawn mechanical diggers c half. day to upturn from the rich soil of Aroostook county-potato empire of the nation. Some. 2,000 spectators were expected to gather at Charles E. Hussey's farm to watch the un- usual contest.
 Contestants from the maritime provinces added the international tinge to the spud-scrabble. Seven women, including Q Newfoundlander were among the entrants.
 As confident as anyone of win- ming the tuber tiara were the one- armed Delor Cyr Of Old Town and Neville Faulkner of 'Houlton. In fact, they were outstanding short- end choices since, for some inexplic- able reason, . one-armed picker of- ten excels at the art.
 Attired in overalls and slaclxs, con- testants will line up side-by -side, each with his own row to pick. Each is equipped with Q basket which. when filled, is emptied into barrels strung along the rows.
 It was estimated that in fifteen minutes Q good picker would gather 10 barrels-or 6,600 potatoes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-07
FLOOD CONTROL
 EXPERTS TO MEET

Hartford, Conn, Oct. 7- (UP)- Flood control experts of the six northeastern states will meet here Monday to initiate c program with regard to the federal governments intention to control water power development in New England.
 The session was called by Gov. Wilbur L. Gross as head of the New England governors conference. De- velopments of the meeting will be taken up at Q later discussion among the six governors.
 Last spring Q program was agreed upon whereby Massachusetts, Yer mont, New Hampshire and Connec- ticut would, with federal aid, share the cost of constructing reservoirs at the headwaters of the Connect- cut river to minimize flood dangers. The states, however, reserved the rights to water power development
 This compact was avoidly by the insistance of the federal govern ment that the states had no claim to the power rights.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-07
FLAGPOLE IS CHOICE SEAT
 FOR 2ND GAME Yanks.G Giants. Square Off Again Today With Cliff
 Melton Finding Elm UNIQUE PLAYERS ON
 MOUND. FOR TEAMS Rufing Is Seven-TOe MeIton's Ears Largest in
 Baseball Captivity
RY MENRY NFcLEMORE

xUnlted Press staff CorrespOndent)
 Yankee Stadium, New York, October 2. - (UP) - It was revealed by the dawn's early light today that An thony Albano, a Brooklyn taxicab driver, had hoisted himself in Q Bosun's chair to the top of the 100-foot flagpole here in Yankee Sta- diurn for the second game of the World Series.
 opinion was divided as to whether he wanted to see the ball game or whether he was Giant rooter preparing to commit suicide fl the Yankees win today.
 There were no rockets red glare or bombs bursting in air (that VIII happen about i:46 p. m. when Di. Magic and Qehrig come to baD but everybody could see AlbAno clearly because the sun he'd broken, hot and brilliant, through early morning clouds.
 Police held . hasty conference and holsted . ladder to within 20 feet of Albafo.
 UniQue Duel
 gIpeaking of Ruffing and Melton, thelr duel today will pit the only seven.toed pitcher in the world against the only pitcher whose ears are 50 large that his catcher can't sec the outfield. Ruffing lost three toes while pitching in batting prac- tice some years ago. He attempted, or so the story goes, to fool Babe Ruth with high one, chest high, and just c shade inside. Mrs. Ruff. ing was constantly at his bedside during the ensuing hospital ordeal.
 Meiton's ears are roughly the size of the land grants that Eng. lish kings used to hand out to worthy friends, and resemble the state of Wisconsin in shape. He makes c tidy sum each year on the riparian rights of his ears, alone.
 When the Yankees came out for batting practice the weather was perfect. The sun was nice and warm and the diamond was as fast as c jackrabbit late for c date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-07
CONSTRUCTION
 IS ON INCREASE
$zO,OOO in Permits Issued in One Week -3 New
 Homes to Be Built Here

Permits for construction work es. tilnated ct almost 420,000 were is. sued by the once of the building inspector during the first week oi october. Eleven permits have beer issued since the first.
 Among the permits are three fol the construction of one.farnilS dwellings. Costs in each care gre estimated ct 44000.
 The permits issued are as follows:
 Rowland Hughes O., tO raise elevator on additional story ct l2O Bank stret, S2S0O.
 Ralph and Fred Cappelettl, to construct garage on Bennett ave. nue, $500.
 Wilbur Larson, to erect porch, Park road, sSbO.
 William Kosersky, to crest one. family dwelling on Wayland ave- nue, S400O.
 Joseph PettucChio, to erect new | veranda at 0 Pleasant stret, $500.
 Waterbury Savings bank, to make alterations at geo Bank strek 5000.
 Andrew and Matilda Anderson, toerect garage at l4S SOuthmayd road, $500.
 Ralph E. Anderson, tO erect dwellnig and garage on Frost road, 5000.
 Connecticut Light & Power O., Co erect . One.story addition, South Leonard street, $500.
 Beuby estate, to mako alteras tions on store in Exchange place, S1S00.
 Kathleen Phelan, to erect dwell- ing and garage on 0lena street. SAOOO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-07
ITALY HIT BY
 TERRIFIC STORM
Telephone, T Telegraph Service to Europe Bro.
 ken-Radio Only Means
Telephoto).

Rome, oct. 7.-(Up)-A storm of terrific violence struck central and northern Italy today and caused wide damage. Telephonic and tele- graphic communication between Rome and Europe generally was cut of. Radio was the sole channel tol news. g,. ys.-s-.,.a-Ssls5-' s,s.sssssssstS
 Sweeping southward, the storm hit Rome this morning after causing floods and landslides which destroy cd bridges and stopped railroad trains on some lines.
 Disruption of telephone and tele- graph communication was blamed on the collapse of bridge over the Arno river near Arezzo. The main underground cable line was destroys cd. Emergency crews were sent to make repairs but Rome was still cut of ct l2:30 ?. m. (0:S0 .. m. MsT).
 Later in the day communication to the north was partially restored but only feebly. Four minor aerial telephone channels connected the capital with north Italy, but private calls could scarcely be accommodat. cd, as they were constantly in de- mand for state matters. Tn conse- quence, business on the bourse and in banks was almost ct c standstill.
 Torrential rains, driven by Q gale, did severe damage over wide areas, and here the wind and rain were accompanied by thunder and light- ming.
 First casualty reports said that . family of i've persons was wiped out by Q landslide that crushed their farmhouse in the PiStoia district.
 AS thiS dispatch was filed, the gaie had reached Rome and there waS c violent downpour of rain, ace
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-07
May Denounce 9-Power
 Treaty; U. s. To Engage In All Consultations
Nation May Follow Same Course c as Hitler in
 Smashing LocarnO Pact
COUNTRY ANGRY AT
 LEAGUE, THIS NATION
Any Emergency Arising From International Ques-
 tions to Be BoycOtted
BY EDWARD W. BEATTTE, JR

BY EDWARD W. BEATTIE, JR United Press Staff CorrespondentD
 Tokyo, October '. - (UP) - Japan may denounce the nine-power treaty which iS the basis of an international conference called by the League of Nations, well ifi- formed quarters said today. It was suggested that Japan might elect to follow the course of Fuerher Adolf Hit Ter of Germany in smashing the Locarno pact and the vefs sailles treaty to obtain liberty Of action.
 The informants said that Japan now must play c lone hand against the world if necessary, disregayds ing the theories underlying the efi- tire post.war treaty structure and following her own destiny.
 Left keaguo in 1883
 Japan left the league, it was ye. called, in 1888, because of effcrts to prevent her seizure of Man- churia.
 A wave of anger swept the coslii- try today at the action of the League and the pronouncement cf the American State Department approving the Leagues ccndesm1la- ton of Japan.
 officials of the government end particularly of the foreign office awaited anxiously an official report from Ambassador Rirosi eaito, et Washington, on the State Depart ment announcement. Foreign office officials said that reports that on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-07
HAMILTON'S NEXT
 STCP IS BOSTON

Boston, Oct. 7--(UP)-Bostoi1 was the second stop in New England conferences tour for National Chair man John D. M. Hamilton of the Republican party today.
 He left New London, Conn, after Q two-hour conference with Rhode Island and Connecticut state com uaikteemen.
 Here he was expected to discuss mainly party finances and admlnis- trati0n.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-07
PORTLAND, ME-, HAS
 SECOND BIG FIRE

Portland, Me-, Oct. 2 (UP)-Port- lands second waterfront fire within c week swept . five-story brick warehouse and drove 20 persons from c nearby tenement early to. day.
 Damage was estimated ct e6O,0OO.
 The fire was believed caused by defective wiring. Waste paper and rags were stored in the building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-07
HELD FOR CONSPIRACY

Manchester, Conn, Oct. 7-(UP) Charles Picararo, S2, Patterson. N. J., was held today under @60O0 bond for town court appearance to- morrow night on conspiracy charg- es in connection with the two- months strike at the Independent Cloak Co., plant. Picararo specifi- caily was held police said, in con- noctlon with st0ning of a workers blis.