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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
Police Riot Call At Ne1O
 HaDen Wrestling Contest

en to New Haven hospital, she was reported to have e possible fracture of the ribs and deep bruises. The officers swung their blackjacks furiously, Fist fights broke out in half g dozen. places.
 The riot. call went out to police headquarters. v''Whee, whee," went police whistles. A dozen rioters got mad at Fatrolman William Roche and made for him. They attempted to rough him.sup but again Sergt. Alexander and his men bounced away with blackjacks to their fellow ofncer's assistance. More first fights broke out. More pop bottles flew. Reinforcements arrived just in time, a police captain said later, to pre- vent a general riot
 Two men were arrested on gen. eraI breach of peace charges. They were Philip Corso. S3 and James Celli1i, 4i. The police captain, who refused to be quoted, said: Tt was the attitude of the wreStlers which started this thing.v s'They burlesque their shows so niucla,r he said, ''they put 1t on SO realistic, they get the crowd excited. The crowd thinks it's real. We. ought to have some preventative measures. think when Police Chief. Philip T. Smith hears about this. something may be do- ing" The chief wasn't available immediately f-r comment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
Bicycle Safety Tests OfDen,ocrdtC Continue
Nearly Fifty Went Through Program at Fulton Park Yesterday Several Requests Made For Tests
 in Other Sections of City.

The second day of the Waterbury Democrat Bicycle Safety League Campaign tests brought out even three wheeled bicycles, when one little youngster with his tricycle. presented. himself at Fulton park yesterday afternoon.
 There was Q slight increase in the number of rejections and warn- ings yesterday aver the fairly good record established at Hamilton par X on the opening day, However, in most cases where bicycles lacked some of the essential featuresb promises were given to Securee them as soon as possible. T'
 Near Fifty Tested Yesterday
 Close to fifty bicycles were tested yesterday afternoon ct Fulton park, which is about the average expected, but which was surpassed at Hamil- ton park Tuesday afternoon.
 With clear weather again pre- vailing today a new record for tests was expected to be established this afternoon between 1 and 6:S0 at Washington park. Tomorrow the testing lane moves over to Chase park, north of the tennis courts, and next Monday the tests will be concluded up at Waterville on the baseball diamond.
 Several requests have been re- ceived for tests in other sections of the city. but unless sufficient cycl- ists can get together to make (Continlled on Para A)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
Paroled Conuict Admits He Murdered Tluo Young Boys

held without bail for superior court yesterday after pleading not guilty to @ first-degree murder charge at 6 special session of municipal court only three hours after he scrawled his signature beneath a confession to the Jensen murder.
 He said he buldgeoned the Laco- mia schoolboy with an automobile Jack when the boy started to fight. Saturday the boys body was found in 6 thicket at Gullford. The blood stained jack and a pair of burned trousers were found at Longs com- bination beer tavern. variety store and filling station. police said. From Cambridge, Mass, last night came word that 8 special motion de- signed to prevent Long from gain- ing his freedom lay apparently for gotten in the records of Middlesex County criminal court.
 The motion, made by an assistant district-attorney and approved by Judge James H. Sisk when he sen- tenced Long to the Bridgewater state farm for the mentally defi- cieht for assaulting . 1O-year-old Belmont boy, stated that it is dan- gerous for this man to be at large in the community"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
STORK PRESENTS
 COOPERS A GIRL

Hollywood, Sept. 16-(UP)-Gary Cooper returned to work today with a broad grin and a box of cigars, fully recovered from the ordeal of becoming a father for the first time.
 Mrs. Cooper and the 7-pound, 4- ounce baby girl were doing well.
 The baby arrived yesterday but the experience was too much for the gangling movie hero and he re- fused to work all day. Scenes in his new picture, Adventures of Marco Polo" were held up.
 Mrs. Cooper is the former Veroni- ca Balfe, New York Socialite. No name had been selected for the child. .,- .......Ht. .......
 Mrs. Cooper, who Is 24, married the actor in 1888. She had e brief film career under the name Sandra Shaw before her marriage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
HAYDEN SCHOOL
 IN STRIKE TODAY
1000 High School Pupils Quit Rooms in Demand
 For Changes

Hamderl, Conn, Sept. 16.-(UP)- One thousand Hamden high school pupils went on strike today flor shorter hours" - They refused to enter classrcoms despite the pleas of the principal and superintendent of schools, and paraded around town on bicycles carrying placards reading:
 we want shorter hours"
 Principal Dr. Herbert Landry ad- mitted more than 75 per cent of the student body of 1900 were not In school.
 Superintendent of Schools Mar garet Keefe and members of the board of education advised parents of the strikers over a New Haven radio station, and urged them to get their children back to classes.
 pr. Landry spoke over the schools loud-speaker system. urging pupils who were in classroolmS to stay there. 7r
 A few of them did not, however, and strike lines were increasing hourly.
 School now opens at S:30 Q. m. and continues until S:SO p. m.
 What Pupils Demand
 Pupils demanded elimination of yome of their study periods so they
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16

Laconia, N. H., Sept. l6-(UP)- Howard Long, g, Massachusetts prison parolee who yesterday con- fessed the murder of 10-year-old Neville Jensen, early today alleged ly admitted responsibility in the death of a second-Armand Na- deau, 10, of Dover. whose body was found last Dec. 12. Young Ma deau's body was uncovered in an abaneoned cellar near the Rollins ford turnpike exactly one month after he vanished while enroute from St. Charles school to his Dover home. Long described the loca- ton and layout of the old cellar hole and the location of the body in this cellar in such exact detail that there cannot be any doubt but what he is responsible for the Ma deau boys death," Atorney- General Thomas P. Cheney announced.
 The alleged confession to the second crime came after the Surly Alton beer tavern proprietor and one-time Belmont. Mass, resident had been questioned l2 i-2 hours at county Jail by Cheney and Staf- ford County officials. Long was per- mitted to sleep after telling author ities of the Nadeau case. He was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
r BY JACK AMMAN litd Press Stan CorrespOndent)

SOn4t0 EEeeo SV8u OVhEeePVAs~SMO
 New Haven, Conn.,, Sept. i6.- CUP).-"Boo, boo boo" said the crowd. Throw him out, throw him out" they screamed. Reb Russell. Texas, a burly wrestler, wasn't do- ing right by Ralph 0aribaldi, St. Louis, in the semi- final bout at the arena last night. At least the crowd of 2OO0 didn't think so. As the match progressed, the blood pres sure of the excited throng rose steadily, until, at the. end of the exhibition, the tension was fever ish. Reb Rissell's arm was raised in victory as ,Garibaldi lay hat on his back on the canvas. The storm broke. Lynch hinl Get himl" A wild mob surged- down toward the ring z r'.g'
 sergt. John H. Alexander blew his whistle and seven cops station ed fin the arena made as one for the center of the auditorium. The crowd and the cops got there at the same time. There was wild cCnfu- sion. Russell was slashed on the hand by a knife before he WAS hustled to safety by the law. Poo bottles flew through the air. Mrs. verna Grand, 36, was struck on the chest by a full bottle of soda land was knocked unconscious. Tak-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
MOVIE COLONY TO
 HONOR ED CANTOR

Hollywood, Sept. 16-(UP)-Eddie Cantor, one-time singing waiter in a Coney Island beer garden, will celebrate his 25th anniversary in the amusement world next month. and the movie colony today named the week of Oct. 24-30 Eddie Can- tor anniversary week."
 The movie and stage comedian developed his style on a singing walters job. He was discovered" by Gus Edwards and enrolled in Edwards "Kid Kabaret" along with Lila Lee, later famous in the silent movies. -. ......
 An executive committee which will arrange for the anniversary in- cludes Postmaster James A. Farley, Will Fl. Hays, Gov. Frank F. Mer- riam of California, Actor Paul Muni, and producers Joseph M. Schenck and Louis B. Mayer.
 Cantor's friends planned 8 tes- tiInonial dinner here and other events throughout the country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
Calls Wolfe Tone
 An Irish Traitor

Dublin, Sept. 16-UP)-The newspaper Irish Independent published under difkicuIties to. day an article which alleged that Wolfe Tone, Irish rebel pa. triot, was really . traitor to Ireland in the pay of British authorities. .i..
 Four armed men invaded the newspaper 0fIlce late yesterday, held up the staff and smashed plates of the article-one by Leo McCsbe replying to critics of his recent book in which his allegation was made.
 New plates were made, and the article appeared this morn ing along with an editorial which said that the newspaper was not . participant in the controversy over Tone.
 "Our part is to maintain our fundamental rights as . news paper and these right we shall not yield te any man" said the 1 editorial
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
Had Been Committed to House of Good Shepherd in Common Pleas Court LEAPS FIFTEEN FEET |
 IN DASH TO SAFETY Quickly Caught By Deputy Sheriff Frank Brickel !!
 Returned to Court {

Excitement entered d a rather drab session of the court of common pleas today when Mae Donovan made a dash for liberty by jumping from the window of tho deputy sheriff's office and running swiftly down Leay- enworth street only to be caught by Thomas CollotY who emerged from HarrisoYr Alley in the nick of time and at the call of Deputy Sheriff Frank Brickel grabbed" her.
 The fugitive, only 1S years of ages had only few minutes before been sentenced to the House of the Good Shepherd on Q charge of being i'm manifest danger of falling into habits of vice. After being ser- fenced to the state maintained inc stitution, the girl was taken to the sheriffs' of1lce to await the arrival Of a matron to accompany her there.
 Gave No Warning
 Without a word of warning, she suddenly leapt to her feet, crossed the room, mounted the window sin and hopped off--a distance of about 15 feet to the ground She recovered rapidly from the fall and made her way swiftly across the street, and toward the center. Several deputy sheriffs were after her, including Frank McCann and Albert Francis but 1t was Deputy Sheriff Brickel who stretched out his arms and nabbed the little miss. It was neceSN sary, however, for the three sheriffG to pick up the struggling, shouting miss and carry her back to the ofs flee, where she was placed under heavy guard, pending the arrival 0t the matron to take her away.
 And we were glad to get rid of her." said the deputy sheriffs in one voice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
Local Politician Ln Serious Accusation
Laurence C. Smith, Secretary of Connecticut Merit System, Makes Charge of Attempted Graft;
 Will Not Name Accused Man

Laurence 0. Smith, executive secretary of the Connecticut Merit System Association, refuses abso- lutely to name the local politician" who allegedly refused to support the merit system plan unless he was given some personal profit. MT. Smith also declined to state for publication the party to which this politician belonged, stating that he feared public Identification of the man in question would bring the merit system advocates into par tisan politics. He did not agree wit hthe reporter that the charge should, in all fairness to local cit!- zens, be made more specific.
 A Democrat reporter sought to have MT. Smith divulge the identity of the uch-publ.cized politician, but was refused the information sought. Attorney Frederick 0. Smedley, chairman of the legal committee of the local chapter Of the Merit System Association, was present during the interview.
 In the quarterly news bulletin ot the state association, paper with statewide circulation, there was an item telling of a visit to a Water
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
TRUCK STRIKETO
 BE SETTLED SOON

Hartford, Sept. 16-(uP)-Mayor Thomas J. Spellacy said today "a proposition" to settle a strike of 1000 truck drivers throughout east ern Connecticut IS being considered by union representatives and firm officials. H" /
 spellacy refused to reveal details of the plan.
 He announced the proposition had been offered ct two-hourS meeting today between strikers and owners held in his law office.
 The plan, the mayor said, has been taken back by both sides to their respective headquarters where final approval or disapproval win be made. .,
 Another meeting will be held in his oface late today, the mayor said.
 It was indicated the stumbling block towards settlement was the union demand for 6 closed shop OfHcials refused to consider this, of- fering to permit any third party to arbitrate the point.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
2,OOO WORKERS
 VOTE TODAY

Lawrence, Mass, Sept. 16.-UP). Two thousand employees of the American Woolen company's Aver mill vote today on whether CIOs textile workers organizing commit tee shall represent them in collec- tive bargaining.
 Some 5000 workers at the com pany's wood mill, worlds largest woolen and worsted mill, voted yes- terday on the same question.
 Results probably will not be an- aounced until late tomorrow or Saturday, according to Dr. A. How ard Myers, New England director of the national labor relations board, which Is supervising the election.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16

prisoner at New Haven is Lawrence Reed, 30, 8 boarder in the Hivon home, who reported first details of the murdr on Tuesday night to the authorities.
 Reed May Be Motive
 Reed was seen as possible basis for the motive behind Hivon's rnur- der of his wife and 1t was also con- sidered probable that Hivon meant to do away with Reed along with his wife. Hivon was of 8 jealous nature, and the fact that Reed was boarding at his home while he was in jail being served with divorce papers by his wife weighed heavily upon Hivon's mind, according to brother inmates of the jail.
 Police were today searching the canal back of the Hivon home for tae part of the .22 caliber gun which thu accused says he tossed there. The stock and g portion of the spring mechanism were found beside the horribly battered body of. Mrs. Hivon, who was the mother of four children by a marriage previous to that in which she wed Hivon.
 Coroner Had Busy Day
 Coroner Monzalai spent all yeS- teRday afternoon examining Hivon and Reed, who are the key wit-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
FRANCE, ITALY
 BRING DANGERS
Tension Between Them Has Increased - Both
 Threaten to Aid in Spain
BY RICHARD D. MCMILLAN

BY kACHAhD U. McN11LLAN Omitted Press StaR CoFrespondentJl
 London, Sept 16-Tension between France and Italy brought new daHi- gers to the Mediterranean-Spanish civil war situation today.
 With Italian anger already inc creasing over the inauguration of Mediterranean "anu-piracy" pa trol which Italians know is aimed at them, French and Italian sources. usually inspired, exchanged mutual charges of open violation of the Spanish neutrality agreement. Tn Paris, 1t was threatened that France might throw open her frontier for a renewed flow of volunteers and war materials to the loyalists. In Rome, 1t was threatened that Italy would denounce the non-interveli- ton agreement and stimulate Italian aid to the nationalists.
 May Coax Italy In
 So anxious was Great ritain at the situation that 1t was indicated that the government would try to find some way of including Italy in the "anti- piracy" patrol, most prob- ably by increasing the share of sea
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
TRANSFUSION FOR
 FRANK DI SOMMA
Wounded COnstabIe's Con. ditiOn Unchanged - As-
 sailant Held For Coroner

Constable Frank DiSomma, 45, of 535 Congress avenue, who has been in serious condition and on the danger list at St. Mary's hospital since Monday, when he was shot by Michael Carusillo, 58, of 260 North Main street. was today given a sec ond blood transmission. His condition was reported as unchanged"
 Carusillo is being held at police headquarters as a coroner's prisoner pending the outcome of DiSomma's $ injury. Deputy Coroner Walter w. Smyth and Chief Inspector Joseph P. Stevens of the detective bureau are working on the case. The shoot ing which was veritable duel, took place outside 278 Bank street, and both men have different versions as to the cause.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
Jealousy Is GiUen AsHiuon s Motiue; Police Seek Cur,
Coroner Monzani Had Very Busy Day Yesterday; Lawrence Reed, Held as Material Witness,
 May Be Motive For Crime

With county state and town police working after
 ath angles of the murder of Mrs Josephine Hvon 4 of Cheshire to which her husband William Hivon 50 has confessed Coroner John Monzan today prepared to tnue his inquest upon which further developments of the case will hinge Hivon dark-sknned and sulen confessor to the terrible murder being held coroners prisoner at the New Haven County Jail Also held as coroners
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16

Ing part III the campaign.
 Democratic leaders, protesting against the methods allegedly being used by Attorney Tobin in soliciting funds, were today giving serious consideration to the matter. It was strongly hinted that @ formal com- plaint may be lodged with the bar association. Party leaders have al- ready secured legal advice.
 Strong Arm Methods
 Leaders say they have secured in- formation that "strong-arm" meth ods are being employed in soliciting contributions for the Fusion ticket. and are demanding that this alleged practice be stopped at once.
 Two years ago Attorney Tobin played a leading role in the Inde- pendent Democratic movement. His home was the headquarters for meetings of party leaders, and 1t was reported that he was in full charge of the Independents cam paign.
 This year, with the Independent Democrats joined with the Republ- cans in single Fusoin party, he has again been active in the city cam paign, though his friends have dis claimed that such is the case. Many Republicans have been alienated from the party because of the aas. Sumption of complete leadership oi the Fusion campaign by the In. dependent Democrats. The Inde. pendents, with Attorney Tobin re- ported serving as their strategist. have pushed Republicans in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
Primary Election h Neu York Is Muddled
Million Voters Will Pick Two Candidates For Mayor; MahOney Favored to Beat Copeland;
 La Guardia Slated to Win
By RONALD c. VAN TINE United Press Staff COrrespondent)

(OmAVcU EEeSS St&H VOkEeSpOnueHtD
 New York, Sept. 16-(UP)-One million voters decide today the out come of New York city's most corn- plex primary election, involving 8 three. .cornered fight between a Dem- ocrat who claimed New Deal sup port, a Tammany Hall Democrat who said the Roosevelt adlninistra- ton was neutral and a pro-New Deal Republican who was silent on all national issues.
 For the llEst sime, TaSpmalty has a andidAte seeking both tiornina- tioris- Senator Royal s. Copeland
 He is opposed in the Republican primary by Mayor r. H. LaGuardia, strong supporter of many of Presi- dent Roosevelt's policies, and in the Democratic primary by Jeremiah T. Mahoney, who has the backing of Postmaster General James A. Farley and the Democratic organizations in four of the five boroughs of the city,, ... -a
 Mahoney, LaGuardia Lead
 As the campaign ended last night, surface indications were that Ma honey would win the Democratic nomination and that LaGuardia had @ better than even chance of win ming the Republican nomination. The future of Tammany and the anti-New Deal leadership of former Governor Alfred E. Smith, who campaigned vigorously for Copeland, were at stake.
 A last-minute movement for 8 "write-in" vote for LaGuardia in the Democratic primary encouraged the Copeland forces. They con- tended that every vote for the mayor would mean one less vote for Ma honey. The development followed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
SHIRLEY LLOYD
 IS OPERATED ON

Boston, Sept. 16.-(UP).- Shirley Lloyd, 8, of Pueblo, Colo, national ly-known radio singer with Ozzie Nelson's dance orchestra, underwent an emergency appendectomy at City hospital today.
 She was stricken early this morn- ing aboard a New York-to-B Boston train and given emergency treat ment at Haymarket relief station before being transferred to City hospital. ..aal E
 Nelson's orchestra opens a Bos- ton theater engagement today,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
HARDWOOD GETS
 {. INTO COP FIGHT
Former State s enatOr From Chester May Be
 Made Chairman
BY GEORGE R. MORRIS, JR. { Copyright, 1887, by United PreSS)

NNVpyEABuT 4OO6D Uy OuAtcU 1ScSSI
 Chester, Conn, Sept. 16.-(UP)-. In response to. requests from vari- ous groups in all sections of Con- necticut" and in order to avoid an l1th hour battle in, the Republican state central committee, former State Sen. Benjamin E. Harwood said today he would feel 1t a duty to; accept the state chairtnanship left vacant by, the death ssof .Js Henry RoEahaclE ii snNlx kentll6ent for him should develop ct the meeting September 29. s,.y
 understand this 2 Sen. Harwood told the United Press, @''r am not q candidate for, that position in any sense of the word. As a matter of fact, do, not want 1t. In this I am absolutely sincere.
 However, in view of certain cir cumstances over which I have no control, I feel duty bound to say I will accept it if the desire for me to do so develops in the meeting"
 Senator Harwood, who recently returned from Q European trip to discover that his name had been injected into the Situation by many groups, today added an important stipulation to his agreement to- ac-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Sept. 1e-(UP)-Govs ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year, through Sept l4th( compared with a year ago This Year Expenses Last Year $l,610,957,1e7.37 .$1 .262, ,065,324i5
 Receipts
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
STRUCK BY TRAIN

Shelton. Conn., Sept. l6-(UP)- A man who said he was William Kinderadich, CAT Shultas Place). Hartford, was in "fair condition today at Griffin Hospital after be- ing struck by . railroad train at a crossing here late last niRht.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
TYPHOID CASES

Hartford, Conn, Sept. l6-(UP)- The board of health today reported four cases of typhoid fever have appeared in the city since Septem- Der 10. None of the cases, it was said, had their source here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-16
CHINESE ARM Y TRAPS JAP PANESE
Surprised Them at Dawn in Their Trenc h e s;
 Fierce Fight Followed
BY H. R. EKINS United Press Stan COrresp0ndent)

United Press Staff COrrespOndent)
 Shanghai, Sept. 16.-(UP)-Chi- nese troops have recaptrlred Lotien, key town on the front north of Shanghai, after one of the bittereSt fights of the war, a Chinese army spokesman asserted today. Appar- ently catching the Japanese by sllr- prise at dawn, the Chinese charged their trenches. Japanese reinforce Inents were rushed to the front
 line and a bitter hand to hand fight occurred, the spokesman said, in which the famous Chinese Big Sword" men whose favorite weapon iss4A huge two.handed broadSword, hacked their way through. Apparently the attack was a planned one in connection