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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-26
Tuberculosis Cases
 Here Show Increase
Plans for Checking Spread to Be Discussed at Meet.
 ing TomOrrOw-State Record Lower Than l036

An increase in the number of cases of tuberculosis has been noted in this city for the first time in 10 years by William M. Harris, direc- tor, and executives of the Waterbury Anti.Tuberculosis league, who will meet tomorrow afternoon at the Lln- coin House on Field street at 1 o. clock at which time an effort will be made to find some effective method by which the spread can be checked, Director Harris stated Connecticut has more favorable record than New York state where the percent- age is 5o.1 per 100000 persons. The record for Connecticut is lower this year than in 1886. Waterbury, how ever, has shown an increase.
 Following an investigation in the number of cases being treated here Director Harris stated last year 30 deaths had occurred aS Q result of contact with the disease, while the figures until this point for 1887 in- dioate 70 people having tubercular ailment have already died, with this number likely to be enlarged during November and December.
 Waterbury operates a clinic for treatment of tuberculosis which Is in session Friday of each week in charge of Dr. Cole B, Gibson, head of Undercliff Sanitarlum, and his assistant pr, II, l.. Van Antroff, both of whom have been meeting with success using only the most recent discoveries for treatment and opera tions, Cases received by the Q linie are upon the recommendation of local physicians, visiting nurses and sometimes st, Mary's and the Wat erbury hospitals,
 When cases believed to be tuher- cular are first discovered, Mir. Harris said today, the clinic provides for x-ray photographs which are checked in A state laboratory and returned here for use by pr. Gibson, Two other X-rays are made and each case is thoroughly studied for prop CT method of treatment. A number
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-26
| TRICK SCENERY
 TOFEATURE SHOW
Set Used in Excursion Something Novel in The.
 atfical Presentation

Scenery that changes in full view of the audlence-ore of the largest casts of any production-appear- ance of many new members of the theater on stage-will be highlights of the Civic theater of Waterbury's production of the 1887 comedy hit, "EXcursionw
 Members of the theater, under the direction of James Furness and Tony Rodgers, scenery chairman. have constructed @ set which is new, as far as is known, to the field of little theaters. The Waterbury group tried an experiment-the ex- pertinent worked at the first dress rehearsal Sunday nightl
 MT. Furness in describing this ex- pertinent today said, "In order to change from the cabin to the deck scene, two complete sets have been so arranged that to shift from one scene to another should take only about l5 seconds, It will be done in full view of the audience with lights dimmed. This is managed by pivoting walls, canvassed on both sides, and also by sliding flats,
 "On one side of flat is the cabin and on the other the deck walls, Many props, such as tables and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-26
ASSAULT VICTIM
 SUES ASSAILANT
Files Action Asking Dam. ages of $l,5OO; Alleges
 Vicious Attack

Charging that she was brutally assaulted and beaten, Concetta Paolino today filed suit in common pleas court against Joseph Muscil- 10. She asks damages of $500. Two other civil actions were filed in the same court today.
 The woman charges that last Thursday Muiscillo struck her, knocked her down and then sub- jected her to a terrific beating. She claims injuries to her head, face, and body, and alleges that her en. tire body was cut and bruised. She also suffered two black eyes, says the writ filed today.
 The suit is returnable to court next week.
 Bank Commissioner Walter Perry. receiver for the Merchants Trust Company, asks damages Of Si,l60 from Harry Bromberg of Hartford. He charges t1on-payment of @ note for ee00.
 The Associates Discount Corpora ton of this city claims damages of s2S0 from John zappone. A debt of Si2S is charged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-26
Thorough Search On For Possible Clues
 In Tragic Deaths
Drivers Responsible for Two Killings on Thomas.
 ton Avenue Within Weeks Time

secutive Sunday mornings caused the deaths of Thomas W. Maxwell and Mike Bush on Thomsston ave- nue, continued in inspired manner today, as police worked on the de- velopment of definite clues.
 The public has been asked to rec pot any knowledge of the accidents they might have to the police de- partment, and in response to this request several calls have been made to the department by people who have been of assistance with their information. Nothing startling has been learned but piece by piece the evidence will be gathered. John M Burrall, chairman of the traffic safety commission has promised to cooperate whole e-heartedly with the department.
 Tracing Evidence
 Apprehension of the driver of the Maxwell death car now dwindles down to a system of elimination The police have the serial number and handle of one of the doors of the car, and believe they can trace 1t. It is known to be a Buick of about 1929 construction.
 Tn regard to the car involved In the Bush death, police have frag- rnents of the headlight and that Is also believed to be a Buick of even earlier model than the other. Any persons seeing cars with broken headlights or broken door handles have been asked to communicat te with the police department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-26

was his opinion that Guglielmo was under the influence of liquor.
 "ShOrt Beers"
 Patrolman John Falvey and Richard Kenny, who investigated immediately after the crash and then called for the motor patrol stated that they were convinced that 0uglielmo was under the influence Officer Kenny told the court tha: Gugllelmo and he had engaged ln slight scuffle in 0 neighboring store where they went to make out report.
 Guglielmo admitted having three or four short" beers before the acc cident. He said he had met Miss Valonis by engagement ct 8 o'clock and they then proceeded out East Main street, to await the second performance of 6 theater showing Miss Valonis said she had not nos ticed Guglielmo's condition when she got into the car, and that he appeared to be normal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-26

of cases have been cured as a result of treatment given at this clinic,
 More serious cases are reported immediately to the State Tuhereu- losis League and application is made for entrance to one of the four state operated adult hospitals or either of the two maintained by the state for treatment of children,
 The state institutions specialize on the newly-diseovered pneu-thoraH operation, in which the lung effeet- ed is punetured and rendered use- less until such time as the ailment has healed, before pressure is re- stored, This method Is more advan. tageous, and has brought about more complete cures than the older system of complete rest and the proper selection of air and food. These latter features are found wherever state institutions are lo- cAted,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-26
BARKING SPIDER
 WILL NOT RADIO
Sent Through Mails He Was Found Dead When
 Box Was Opened

San Antonio, Tex, Oct. 28-(UP) Spike, the barking spider, of un- certain origin and fieeting fame, was the victim today of his own ar- tistic propensity. He died in a box en route to his first radio auditor, This may be his last press notice.
 He blew in with several of his breed during Q tropical storm and was discovered by pr. J. A. Rickles of Eagle Pass, Tex. The dentist submitted him to radio station WAO1, San Antonio, for Q broad- cast and entrusted him to the malls for delivery. He must have been jolted or Suffocated in transit.
 pr. Rickles had written how to handle him.
 Gently" the instructions read "Give him some room, so he can hang ad-downward by his hind legs and swing back and for,I Keep the room as dark as posslble. He only barks at night so you might have to simulate Q snore to get him started"
 Spikes crate was his coffin. There wasn't @ sign of life left when the little cardboard box Was opened.
 "When you get through with thls one," Rickles told the radio station management, please try your luck at getting him classified. Above all, try and ascertain whether his bite Is poisonous"
 But there was neither bark nor bite left in the creature.
 Spikes special talent Rickles said, was ito hang by his two hind legs like Q pendulum and emit sharp, barking noises that sounded like 'awk-yak.awk' at every swing.
 He thought Spike might be a big ger sensation than the late lament ed Minnie, the singing mouse of radio fame.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-26
NEW HAVEN ROAD
 MAKES REPORT
Three Per Cent Increase Made in Gross Revenue
 for Last Month

New Haven, Conn, Oct, 2e,-(UP, Trustees of tho New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad today reported Q gross revenue of $T,0l2,- 0DS for the month of September, an increase of $20S,el&, or 3 per cent, compared with the income of the same month Q year ago,
 The gain, however, was more than offset by an increase of $972,0A9 tn operating expenses, due to 0 Ave cents an hour wage increase to nom operating employees, additional Main- tenance, increased tratflI and eQulp- ment improvements,
 A net operating income of $S05, ,9lS or a decrease of $T62, ,60A under Sep- tember l9S6, was shown after de- ducting expenses, taxes, equipment and joint facility rents,
 Freight Income Increases
 For the month, freight income M- creased $S9,eSS, 0r III per cent and passenger revenue was up $lS5,9AA or S,S per cent. The deheit after charges for September was $V2l, l,SSe as compared with q net Income of $l91. 1.2QA Q year ago,
 For the first nlne months of this year gross revenues were $Gl, ,SS0, 800, on increase of $A,6S9,97A or al per cent over the same period last year, Freight revenue was up $2,6AN, ,26l, or TS per cent; passenger income Increased $l,TeS,S62, or 0>S per cent, and operating expenses increased SAlo6.0A9, including $l,9lA.0SA main- tenance expenses, leaving Q net operating Income of &A2a6,lAl> a decrease of $6e,9yS over the first nine months of lSS@ The deficit after charges for the nine months was $AeSS,l&i as compared with $AslA- 0SV last year,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-26

Guglielmo stated that an appeal will be taken to the Court of Com mon Pleas, and bonds of $500 were set for such procedure.
 Admits Statement
 Miss Helen Valonis, of 4 Sixth street, who was riding with Gugliel- mo at the time of the accident on East Main at Mill street, October Il at 8 p. m, admitted in court to- day that she told Motor Patrolman John Murphy that "Pete is in no condition to drive tonight, anyway" after the accident.
 Officer Murphy arrested Gugliel- mo after an accident with Dr. Louis Thibault of l62 Fairlawn avenue, in which both cars were badly smashed. Miss Valonis, who has been an acquaintance of Guglielmo's for II years, was injured, and 1t was while Officer Murphy was taking her to the hospital that the con- versation that was introduced as evi- dence in the trial took place,
 Dr. Thihault, operator of the other car involved in the collision, sad that he was waiting for the traffic light to change when the ouglielmo car crashed into his rear. He said that he was daZed, and remained m such condition for the remainder of the evening. Under such circuin- stances he said that he could not as a professional man offer teSti- mony in regard to Guglielmo's con- ditlon. He said, however, that 1t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-26
FAMILIES WERE <
 RUSHED TO STREET

Hartford, Conn, Oct. 26-(upy- A cellar fire in Q four-Story down. town apartment house early today drove 2s scantily2clad families to the street. :
 Several elderly persons were car' ried from the combination stoge. apartment building c few blocks from the center of the city. The fire was believed to have started near. restaurant refrigerator in the baGe' ment, and fumes from broken re- frigerator lines nearly overcaIne several hremen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-26

/. Supported by a public infuri- ated over the two hit and run fatalities here curing the past two weeks, the traffic squad of the Wa etrbury police department today opened an aggressive campaign to clamp down on all violators of airy motor vehicle law.
 Captain William Duggan, head of the accident squad stated today: No excuse will be accepted for any offense. My men have orders to arrest and bring in all violators, especially those operating on the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-26
LA VIE HOLLYWOOD

Neil Hamilton Is showing Rtsaud, paramoNnts new Argentine star, the town, The two met in Parts severaI years ago when Neil was Slarring tn the English version of "t,A vle pNs rlsian, and Rlpaud tad the leading role ln the French and spanish verN slnNs rt the pl0ture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-26
CRIME AT HOME

A case of mistaken identity which causes a wealthy man to hire two daffy fugitives from law to solve a crime in his own home, forms the basis of the mirth-provoking plot of High Flyers" RKO Radio comedy currently eo-starring Bert Wheeler and Bob Woolsey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-26
PARK AVENUE COWBOY

John Beach, the New York society man who deserted Park avenue for e life in the saddle, appears with William Boyd, Harvey Clark, Rus. sell Hayden and Gwen Gaze In the latest of the "Hopalong Cassidy" outdoor action romances, Partners of the Plains"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-26
STRANGE GIFT

A Claueette Colbert ian is Naug- atuok, Conn, sends her a piece ot marble which was broken out of the pillar on the main town bridge dur. ing a recent accident. The fan eX. planned that she just thought Cl0u- dette would like to have 1t. The air mail postage required was $4,2S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-26
Police Ask Public Aid in Apprehending HtRun Drive
Driver Convicted On
 Girl Friends Remark
Peter GugemO Fined Total of SIPS as Result of Auto
 Crash-COunseI Gives Notice of Appeal

Testimony of defense witness proved be one of the main reasons today for the conviction of Peter Gugelmo 29 of SS9 Oak street. charges of driving while under the influence of liquor and driving without license Judge Edward Mascolo fined Gugelmo total of $125 and coss
 including $100 the drunken driving count and $25 on the other charge Attorney Thomas McGcath counsel for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-26
Director

benches, have been attGShed to the flats so that they will shift with the scenery, Double doors have also been constructed"
 The east totals 30, a majority of whom are new members and are appearing for the first time in Q theater cast, Final dress rehearSals will be held tomorrow and Wednes- day nights and the production will he given Thursday and Friday at the Waterbury Women's club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-26
From, Far Off Pilsen-

A city a bit larger than Woter. buFy--in Cxeehos oslovokio. fomous for its fine velour hots end robust beer-velour hots 5000. These glorious hots for men. in forest green, mellow golden brown and silver sreys ore best known throughout che world as heirloom hots - they're proeti- eGlIy indestruetible. ond it's no unusuoI occurrence in cxeeho- slovokio for a velour hot 10 be hondsd down from fother to son. Soft, plioble pleosinsly practical. perfectly proper end . wonderful x pul. .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-26

highways at night with only one light, or without tail lights. Opera ators should inspect their lights be- fore traversing the roads at night Speeding, reckless driving. road rules violations, and other traffic offenses will not be tolerated by the public and the traffic accident squad is going to start a cleanup right now.
 Seeking Clues
 1nvestigation of the two recent hit-and-run cases, which on con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-15
NEW BLEACHERS PLANNED AFTER
 MONDAYS FIRE
Coach Hugret to Direct Drill This Evening King
 l Expected Back

Bristol, Sept. 15.-The second game on schedule of the Bristol West End football eleven will be played at Muzzy field here Sunday afternoon at 2;3o o'clock with the Brooklyn, N. Y. Eagles, defending champions of the American Foot ball association, providing the op- position for the charges of Coacn Joe (Sugar) Hugret.
 Plans were going ahead here to- day for the erection of 1000 bleach- CT seats on the site where the old wooden grandstand burned down early Monday morning. Insurance adjusters were due In Bristol today and 1t was expected the work of clearing the debris caused by the fire would get under way tomorrow The grandstand accommodated l. 100 persons.
 A practice will be staged by the West Ends tonight at 7:30 o'clock Coach Hugret, well satisfied with the performance of the local team against the Brooklyn Dodgers Sun day, expects to iron out few flaws in the hteam passing and running attack at the workout.
 The Brooklyn Eagles will come to Bristol highly recommended. The squad consists entirely of former college players and gridders who have had professional league ex- perience during the past few sea- sons. Ray Lynch, former Holy Gross college luminary and now head coach of St. Johns college in Brooklyn, Is coaching the Eagles who play their home games at Eb. betts field,
 Phil Ritterhouse, erstwhile Holy Gross star, who received a deep gasb in his leg while playing with the West Ends againstt he Dodgers eX. poets to be back in trim for the game Sunday. Five stitches were required to close the wound in his leg. Lew King, cenetr, is also ex- pected to be In shape for the com- ing contest. King was unable toap- pear in uniform Sunday because of an injury to his left ankle which was suffered in practice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-15
BILLY BURKE IN
 BAY STATE PLAY

Belmont Mass, Sept. l5-tUP)-- Most of the worlds greatest golfers were included today in the list of l37 players who will compete in the $l2,000 International Open cham- pionship here starting next We'd fleSday.
 It was estimated that nearly zoo would be in the starting field before the entry list closes.
 Of the victorious l0-man Ryder Cup team, only Gene Sarazen will be absent. He is on e prolonged trip.
 Outstanding pros who will fight for the 5000 top prize include Ralph Wuldahl, National Open champ; Henry Picard, Billy Burke, Harry Cooper, Whiffy Cox, Leo Diegel, Ed Dudley, Willie doggin, Lawson Lit- tie, Willie McFarlane, Tony Manero, Harold (Jug) Mcsapden, Byron Nelson, Sam Parks. Paul Runyan, Denny Shute, Horton Smith, sam snead, Al Watrous and Craig Wood.
 National amateur champion John ny Goodman also has been invited to compete, while efforts were being made to bring John Montague, the marvel mystery golfer, here.
 Qualifying rounds will be played next Wednesday and Thursday with match play starting Sept. 24.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-15
BUDCE FIRST IN
 FRENCH RATINGS
Dorothy Round of England Tops Women-VOn
 Cran1nl Second

Paris, Sept. 15.-(UP)-The French Lawn Tennis Federation published It's world ranking of amateur tennis players today, placing Donald Budge of California at the head of the mems list and Dorothy Round of England atop the women. The rankings included: ,., Men 1. Donald Budge, California 3. Baron Gottfried von Cramrn Germany.
 3. H. w. Austin, England. 4. Henner Henkel, Germany. .5. Bobby Riggs, California. 6. Frankie Parker, Spring Lake, N., J.
 7"Bryan Grant, Atlanta, Ga. g.. Jack Crawford, Australia.
 Women
 i. Dorothy Round, England. g. Hilda Krahwinkel Sperling, Denmark.
 g. Rene Mathieu, France. 4. Anita Lizana, Chile. s. Jadwiga JedrZejowska, Poland. 6. Alice Marble, California. T. Dorothy Bundy, California. g. Helen Jacobs, California.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-15
PIN TUMBLERS
 CAPTURE FLAG
Eagle Lock SOftball Loop Ended-Three Tied for
 Second Place
AL JARLETT

Terryville, September IS. - The Eagle Lock Company's softball league has ended It's season with the Pin Tumbler department win- ming the pennant, with six straight victories and no defats.
 Three teams are tied for second place, the rnachine-die combination, cabinet lock and screw department. With each anxious to show they are better than the other two, a playoff series has been arranged with the opening game Friday eve- ming at 6:45 o'clock on the East Main street grounds with the Cab- met Lock meeting the machine die room.
 The winner will meet tho Screw Department team which drey e bye, next Monday evening. All three managers have agreed to use their regular players in the playoff series.
 The final standing of the league follows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-15
GREAT DIAMOND FEATS
 THIS DATE
Ruel and Harris Made Four Hits in Ninth Inning Off
 Tiger HurIers
.RY BRACE E. JARRETTz
Sept. 1S, 1923, at Washington

Sept 10, 1923, at Washington
 tThls Is the best game pulled out
 of fire on any 18th day of Sept.)
 Donnie Bush's Washington Sen- ators won from Ty Cobb and his Detroit Tigers in e sensational ninth inning finish, Q to 8.
 With the Tigers leading 8 to 2, starting the last half of the ninth, the Senators prospects for victory were dismal indeed.
 Washington proceeded to reverse all this evidence of the mortal senses, treating Detroit in most unkind fashion. They collected five singles, four walks, and one hit batsman In their hilarious ninth of hurlers Whitehill and Holloway.
 Judge walked, to start the flre- works. Ruel, Harris, and Peckin- paugh singled in succession, and HargraVe strolled-three hits, two walks, two runs, the bags loaded, and no one out Ty Cobb decided 1t was high time to derrick Whitehill, Holloway going to the mound.
 The first two to face Holloway walked, and he then hit Rice, In each instance 6 run being forced over. Evans and Judge went out, but Ruel and Harris drove out their Sec- ond single Of the inning, to score the seventh run of this memorable rally.
 NOTE: This is the greatest game ever pulled out of fire on this date in the history of major baseball.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-15
HELEN MOODY TO
 TRY LUCK AGAIN
Anxious to Regain Tennis Title She Won 7 Times
 in l7 Years

Los Angeles, Sept l5--(UP)-IIel- en Wills Moody, unable to resist the lure of sport to which she has devoted most of her life, was back on the tennis courts today in e new attempt to regain the world championship she won seven times in 17 years.
 The San Francisco brunette, still as responsive to competition as when she first flared across the ten- his world as a gangling girl in 1922, starts her new comeback attempt in the 1lth annual Pacific South. west championships ct Los Angeles Tennis club tomorrow.
 Mrs. Moody, who several weeks ago divorced her broker husband, P. s. Moody, will compete in several Cal- ifornia tournaments this fall, then she will go to Europe this winter and prepare to compete again in the British and American champion ships at Wimbledon and Forest Hills in 1888.
 Admitting that she is not con- fldent enough to step into singles competition immediately, Mrs. Moo- dy entered only the mixed doubles of the Southwest tournament. She will team with Baron Gottfried vbn Crannl, the German, who is gener- ally conceded second only to Don- aid Budge in international ranking.
 It will be Mrs. Moody's first ape pearance on the tennis courts since her doubles match in the Pacific coast championships 8 year ago. At that time she and Rudge defeated Miss Jacobs and Henry Culley of Santa Barbara for the title.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-15
BAD MAN JOE COX
 AT ARENA TONIGHT

New Hay sn, Sept. l5.-Wrestling fans will converge upon the New Haven Arena tonight where Match- maker Sam siegei Is presenting hiF first all action mat card of the season. Bad Man Joe Cox and Nick Campofreda, the Italian favorite. tangie in 6 star bout that promises plenty of action.
 On the under-card, Heb Russell Texas Ranger, meets Ralph Carl. baldi fin the semi.final. Hand. some Jack Kennedy grappleS with George Lenihan, the Boston bruiscr in e time limit bout; and Mike 5trelich, the pride of west coast lumber camps, meets Willie Davis of virginia fin the opener <,
 siegel, through smart pairing, has assured the fans of fireworks ga- lore, from the opening gong unill the last grount. Action starts at s;S0 and ladies will Do admitted &kUD tA 4t MtUft.t OK tNl tf lNiI HFNN