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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-04
HARRY ATWOOD IS
 STILL,DETAINED
Fails to Obtain Bonds of SI,0OO - Continuance
 Granted in Three Cases

Failing to obtain bonds of 5000 since the time of his arrest last Monday night, Harry Atwood, 37, of the Flanders hotel on North Main street was ordered held until the Monday morning session of traf- fic court when arraigned this morn ing in city court before Judge Myles P. McNiff, of the court of common pleas. Atwood Is charged with op- erating a motor vehicle while his license is under suspension, eva sion of responsibility, and reckless driving.
 He was arrested by Patrolman Carl Hespelt who, in a comman- deered automobile, gave chase to a truck driven by Atwood as 1t fled from North Main street and Spen- cer avenue after striking car own- ed and driven by Lotus Bennett of 265 South Main street. The pursuit lead through many of the streets in the eastern section of the city until Atwood was overtaken near the Meriden road.
 John Leasak, l6, of 70 Wood street. was given a continuance until next Wednesday morning. Margaret Gob- lin, 46, of 36 Vine street. was given a continuance until Saturday for charges consisting of assault and breach of peace. She is alleged to have administered beating to Q neighbor who testified against her in a recent case tried in the court of common pleas. A continuance un- Gil Saturday was also awarded to William H. Alderman. 3l, of 33l North Main street, for assault and breach of peace. &
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-04
They Took Possession of Mill Street Plant in
 One Section DEMANDS MADE ON
 GARMENT COMPANY Walked d Out Yesterday When Their Demands
 Were Refused

Twenty-Five striking men employees of the Watertown Undergarment Company oc- cupied one of the rooms at the company's Mil street plant today and expressed their determination to stay away from work until alleged "sweatshop" conditions have been eliminated. The strikers declared that Murray Silver man, manager of the con- cern, had refused to see them, and had declined their overtures toward the opening of peace negotiations.
 Though occupying part of the plant, the strikers disclaimed any intention of conducting "sit-down" strike, and leaders said the entire group would leave the building when requested to do so by the manage ment. If they are asked to leave, the strikers said, they will begin at once to picket the factory.
 What Strikers Seek
 The strikers seek a raise of 6 cents an hour, a minimum wage of SIS a week, a 40-hour week, and time and a half for overtime after % hours. At present, according to those taking part in the walkout, their average wage is 4lO or $l1 weekly, in some cases for . work-week of 50 hours or more. g
 Several of those in the strike are cutters, and the strikers claim that production at the plant has already been greatly curtailed. In few days, 1t is claimed, all activity at the plant will be at standstill be- cause of the absence of cut material to work on. The strikers believe that others of the plants 500 employees mainly girls, will join them in the walkout.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-04
4l 4 Unrest in Conn. Has Been
 Spread to Leather, Textile Trades NINE DAY GROTON
 STRIKE DEADLOCKED Eight Hundred Are Out in Bridgeport Several
 Plants Sign Terms
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Connecticut's strike front wider1ed today as unrest to the leather and tex tile trades.
 The nine-day walkout at the Electric Boat Company, Grotoll, remained g dead lock, as CIO organizers for a federal investi- gation into the company's labor policies, and the National Labor Relations oBard an inquiry at New Lon- don. The plant management ir- sisted 1t was maintaining its sub- marine contract schedules despite union declarations the important welding department was crippled.
 Eight hundred pocketbook workers were out at Bridgeport demanding union recognition, 40-hour week and c l6 per cent wage increase. Five women and two men were under arrest charged with assaulting two women workers at the Stylecratt Leather Goods Company. Other plants affected were the Beacon Company, Cameo Handbag Company, and Lorraine Novelty Company. Socialist Mayor Jasper McLevy arr ranged . conference of strike lead- ers and company officials for satur- day @ discuss settlement.
 Iszhsnd At watertswn !. Desnandsa6e Ger naase,aply-wage in- crease of five per cent were made by % rayon and silk cutting room workers ct the Watertown Under garment Corp, who quit late yester- day. The nt'remained open to- day.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-04
YOUTH INJURED
 IN AUTO CRASH
Jnstin O' Cohnor Was. Found Lying on Middle
 bury Road Early Today

Justin O'Conor, IT, of 16 State street, was severely injured early this morning in mysterious auto- mobile accident at Whites corner on the Middlebury road A passing mo- torist found the youth lying at the side of the road and br0 syght him to Waterbury hospital The car, which O'Corinor had apparently been driving, was on the other side of the highway, badly damaged
 O'Connor, who was unconscious when found, has laceration over the left eye,. abrasions of the face and head, lacerations of the thigh and decorations of the legs He is being detained at the hospital for observation ns
 Brought In This Morning
 The young man was brought to the hospital at 2:45 g m by George l.. Cooper, of 2l Elliott avenue. Coo- per told hospital authorities that he saw O'Connor lying unconscious, across the road from the wrecked car.
 Authorities were unable to ascer- tain the cause of the crash. Appar- ently there were no witnesses, and it was impossible to estimate how long before O'Connor was found that the accident had happened.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-04
JOHN |. LEWIS
 BACK PLEASED
Prepared to Make Further Advance Despite Blast
 of President Green
BY c. L. SULZBERGER United Press Staff Correspondent

(UMtted Press St9m COrreSpOn0enG)
 Washington, March 4-(UP) - John L. Lewis, head of the commit tee for industrial organization, re- turned to Washington today to take personal charge of his committees s accelerated drive to organize all mass production industries. The committees most immediate pend- ing business, probably, will bel to unionize the southern textile work CTS.
 Lewis was greeted on his return by another blast from William Green of the American Federation of Labor from which the ten CIO unions were suspended last fall. Green, in Q letter to all state fed- erations of labor, reversed policy he had announced following the suspension and said that CIO local unions are not eligible for member ship in the state federations. He also asked @ new pledge of alleg- lance from the state federations.
 Ar Os Triumph
 The atmosphere around the com mittee's offices was one of triumph ant confidence. It had signed the first union contract with a United States steel subsidiary in that cor- poration's history; 1t was negotiat- ing with the Chrysler Corporation; 1t was completing negotiations with the General Motors Corporation and was pressing for a working agree ment; it was about to enter into negotiations with General Electric Company on a nationwide basis.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-04
OBJECT TO STATE
 POLICE ACTIONS

Boston, March 4--(UP)-The New England Council of John L. Lewis c. I. O. today formally requested Governor Robert E. quinn of Rhode Island for Immediate removal" of state police from West Warwick, R. r., where last night tear gas was used to disperse pickets and sym patheriers at the Perennial Print & Dye Works.
 "The presence of the state police in this strike situation not only complicates the whole affair, but has a tendency to encourage the employer to continue his activity in trying to crush the organizations of labor" a letter signed by Chairman Thomas r. Burns and Secretary Treasurer Powers Hapgood said.
 The letter stated the strike was being conducted flor the purpose of securing the right of collective bar gaining and an American standard of living"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-04
SenatorLonerganH Has Suggestion
Conn. Senator is an Advocate of Having All Election Expenses Paid By States-Labor Support That
 Was Given Major Parties

Washington, March 4-(UP)- Listings of contributions by indiv- iduals, to recent campaign, virtually all of which had been published ear- Her, showed contributions by mem- bers of the DuPont family totalling $610,470 to republican and allied or- ganizations.
 The recommendations formulat- cd by the committee were based on their Investigation of various charg. es of graft, Intimidation, corruption and illegality in 12 states.
 Chairman Augustine Lonergan D. Conn, an advocate of having all election expenses paid by the states submitted the following suggestions to Congress-:
 Lonergan Proposal
 It should be made unlawful for any person, corporation, group etc. or for any officer or agent or for any person holding employment under the government or any part thereof to attempt to influence through fear. intimidation or coer- cion, the vote of any person em- ployed by them or of any person who is dependent on public funds in connection with an election al which national officials are voted on.
 The recommendation was pre- sumed to be an outgrowth of charges and counter charges center ing around WPA officials in Penn- sylvania during the last presiden-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-04
Keep America Out OfWar' Is Causing Fight ln Congress

Washington, March A. (UP) A long battle between the House and Senate over "How to keep America out of war" was predicted today following Senate approval of the Pittsman leash and carry neu- trality bill.
 The measure -embodying a man. datOiy leash and carry policy for trade between the United States and warning naflOns--was passed, @ to c, by the Senate yesterday and sent to the House.
 The lower chamber, however, was preparing to consider next week the Mci,eynolds blll giving the PTesi. dent broad discretion in placing in effect the leash and carry" pr0yss- Ions which require belligeFenis 0 pay cash for American goods and transport them hi their own ships.
 Hoilss leaders ssid they believed lllat tileiF neutrality blll-appFoved by the foreign affairs e0snmittec - would be paa1ed by the Ii0ilif with little oF flo change. In that event ihe eiant etween tlle tW0 odies WOuid occur in . Joint conference egmmlfiee aaine1 e Esaeb co aeFes- mani.
 Tlie pittman bill. as pasted by tie senate. pFOvides for;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-04

1. Continuation of the existing embargo on shipments of arms. ain- munitions and implements of war to beiiigerents.
 2. Presidential discretion to emu merate other goods which may not be transported to belligerents aboard American vessels.
 3. Prohibition against shipment Of any goods from this country to 6 belligerent until ell title to the goods has transferred to foreign interests.
 {. An embargo on all loans oF credits to belligerents. with the President retaining discretionary power to exempt such short term commercial credits as are used in normal peace-time relations.
 6. Prohibition against arming Of American fllegchant veGsels ylkitlng ports Of nelllgerenis.
 c. Discretionary presidential ate tIsoTtly t0 prOhlit Use Of American parts as supply stations by belligsF- enis' ships.
 q. pFehlillon of iFafel on Vesssls Oi elliaeFaDis ' AHleriean cilisans.
 a Prohibition Of any American venfel carrying arms aF ammunition Into belligeEeliH pofis,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-04
SIT DOWN STRIKE
 IN DETROIT ENDS
Briggs Company Has Agreed to Discuss Terms
 With Union Leaders
BY JAMES c. AUSTIN

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Detroit. March 4.--(UP)--A sit- down strike at the main plant of the Briggs Manufacturing company ended today when the night shift vacated the building and allowed the day workers to enter, a spokes- man for the Briggs management aii- nounced. The sit-down ended as suddenly as 1t started last night. The Briggs spokesman said the striking night shift departed from the building without explanation at 2 a. m. The day shift entered the plant without trouble. We are operating at regular capacity" the spokesman said. In an official statement the Briggs management agreed to meet the union to discuss grievances submitted last night when the strike was called. The com- pany stipulated that the plant must first be cleared of sit-down strikers and work resumed before any negotiations would begin.
 Statement of Company
 We hereby agree that we will
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-04
Dentist Confesses 70
 Death or School Girl
Dr. K. C.. Miller, Married, MddIe-Aged, Admits Cleo ,Sprouse Died, From Attempt at Abortion;
 Old Friend of Family

Richmond, Va, March {. - (Up) - Dr. R. c. Miller, married, middle aged dentist, confessed to Sheriff !. Mason Smith today that he killed Cleo Sprouse, ,Auburti-haired high school honor student, and placed her body in the historic cemetery of the University of Virginia at Char- lottesville. smith spSziC, C,lnpAd ttga4 pr. Miller conf ( ltliae the girl died from an overdose of chloroforili during an attempted abortion. The dentist, Smith said, denied that he was responsible for her condition but had agreed to perform the oper- ation as a favor, and with her con- sent. pr. Miller admitted, according to Smith. that the operation was attempted in lonely Stony Point Road near Charlottesville in Q car which he had borrowed.
 Left Body Where Found
 Smith said that Dr. Miller told him he waited until after dark, then brought the girls body back to the city, leaving 1t alongside the cemetery wall. Dr. Miller, who had been the Sprouse fainily's dentist for more than 20 years, told the sheriff of the staying while en route here by automobile from Charlottes-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-04
LEGION COM. WAS
 IN ACCIDENT

Wethersfeld. Conn, March A. (UP).-William J. Miller, American Legion department commander, was being treated for nervous shock at his home today following severe shaking up in an automobile acci- dent last night.
 Miller, who suffered a deep gasla in his temple, was treated by a physician and continued to Meriden, where legion meeting was to be held. While speaking to department officers, he collapsed and was taken home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-04
3 Auto Honiicides, OneMurderNext7er 7err71
They Are Being Made Ready For Trial in April Only Murder Case Is That of John L. CIapp;
 Jerry Steward Is Held

Three automobile homicides and one murder case are outstanding among the ten criminal cases which are being prepared for the April superior court criminal term, which will commence about 0 month hence, by States Attorney Lawrence L. Lewis, Assistant States Attor- ney William B. Fitzgerald, and County Detective Roland c. filling.
 Bind Overs Decrease
 A marked decrease in the num- Der of bind-overs to the April term was created by the issuance of bench warrants to bring offenders irto court for speedy trial during the January term, which is now practically complete. '
 Only Murder Case
 Tn one murder case on the docket which has not as yet been prepared, is that of John L.. Clapp, fo- which Jerry Stewart is being h''l in lieu of bond, at New Ha- ven county jail. It is understood however, that the charge of murder will be changed to one of man. slaughter when the accused IS arr raigned in superior court during April. As the docket now stands, 1t Is even moro lean than that of the January term. upon which there were only 20 cases at commence ! -nt; but supplemented bench war; rant cases greatly increased that number.
 Specific Charges
 Specific charges as entered are: Three homicides, one murder. two breaking and entering, one aggra- v:.ted assault. one fraud charge. and two liquor violators. The states at- torney's office is awaiting develop Eaents on the Maxwell case. which is now in the hands of Deputy Cor onsr Walter B. Smyth. He may be tried during the April term.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-04
VIOLENCE BREAKS
 FIN NEW ENGLAND
Providence Truck Drivers Growing Ugly = Are
 Burning Some Trucks
tBy United Pressl

N0y Uubte0 EreSSD
 Violence spread along the New England strike front today.
 A second truck was fired as the Rhode Island truck drivers strike entered its third day with a broad threat of food and fuel shortage. The trucks cargo, several tho'pand copies of the Cranston (Week)y) Herald. was destroyed. Yesterday a truck was burned as 1t raced back into Massachusetts. It was under stood Governor Robert E. Quinn planned to confer with truck owners and union officials in an effort to end the strike of 2,000 drivers.
 At West Warwick. R. l., peace was restored at least temporarily at the Perennial Print and Dye Works, where police used tear gas yester- day to rout 300 pickets and sympa- thizers who stoned nOn-striking workers.
 ery Troubles In Mass.
 In Massachusetts, a weaver for the Holyoke Wire Company was beaten, allegedly as result of labor troubles.
 A one-hour sit-down- strike at Wakefield's Co-Ed Shoe Company
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-04
VICILANTES TO
 BE UNMASKED

isevere, Mass. March 4.-lUP).- The "Vigilantes of l037." secret citi- ze:-s group organized to demand grf na Jury investigation of alleged cs .ruption in the Revere police dee pertinent. must "unmaak" before the demand is met. District Attorney William ,. Foley said today.
 Ti.e Vigllantes, gcInainlng anois- yEOus for fear of repFisals. have b0mbaFded Foley and Suffolk grand lngy members with charges against Police Chief Edward ]. TlgiDe and other officers. The secret group or. ganized after arrest Of more than s0a men by state police at tg0 al. ieged gambling houses Feb. 22.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-04
Lute NelDs'. }. Flashes
WELLESLEY FIRE

Wellesley, Mass, March 4-UP)-Eighty Welles- ley college girls were forced out last night by fire which started in a wastebasket and caused $l00 damage to a room in Stone Hall, a dor mitory. Miss Mildred H. McAfee, who recently be- came president of Welles- ley, complimented Welles- ley and Natick firemen for their quick work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-04

The hearing was scheduled fcr2 o'clock and shortly before that hour Waterbury administration leaders announced that the street improve ment bond bill would call for $l, ,200,- 900 instead of $0O0,000 as previously planned.
 Mayor Frank Hayes, City En- gineer Robert A. Cairns, Corporation Counsel Charles O'Connor, Con- troller Daniel J. Leary, and Execu- tive Secretary Thomas P. Kelly were in the finance committee room as the hearing opened. prepared to argue in favor of the proposed bond bills.
 Opponents of Bill -
 Also present at 3 o'clock and in- tending to oppose the passage of the bills were Republican Town Com mittee Chairman J. Warren Upson, Vernon L. Hall, Alderman Francsi T. Phillips and E. Robert Steven son. Others were expected to crowd the committee room before the hearing got under way.
 The bills call for funding bonds to lje issued to the amount of .$i,- l20, 0,9O0 in two series. The first would be cold in 1897 to the amount of $620,000, $i20,000 of which, would be used to defray the, city's current state military tax. When this Is paid
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-04
PROBE BLAST

Bridgeport. Conn, March 4-(UP)--An investigation started today into the cause of an explosion at the Rem. ingt0n Arnss.UMC plant late yesterday which fatal Iy injured Chester Robin. son, 34, StratfOrd, Robin. son, who was working ln . mixing house when . prlm. eF mixture he was washing expl0ded. died at Fridge. port hospital last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-04
PLAN WRECKED

Albany, N.Y.. Mar, l-fuPl.-As- Fieultufe commissioner Peter ~. Ten Eyei, anlaarillg before i0iilt leKls- tafl,e n0lsHlliee today. ei1agBed illal sblg dealers have wrecked c plan Co nonigui milk marketing through. eni New Ymk and Hew EnNlniDd.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-04
ANOTHER SIGNS UP

Birmingham. Alss Mar l---fupD-- The Tennessee Coal Iron & Ifail- seed Co. United states Steel slsbs M1laFv. announced ea9ny estensage gage lnereanes. e 4o~h0lw WoFk seek and time and . hnif for overtime Cor Ila Ibol0 enlDlOyes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-04
COMPROMISE ON
 COMPENSATION
Labor, In dus try Join Hands on Increased
 Benefits Measure
By GEORGE R. MORRIS, JR.

United Press StaR Correspondent)
 Hartford, Conn.,, March 4.-(UP) Broadening of the provisions of the workmens compensation act ap- peared probable today as laboreahd industry joined to affect coin- promise on an increased benefits bill now before the" general assembly's judiciary committee.
 Several major portions of the bill have been indorsed by the Connecti- cut Federation of Labor and the Connecticut Manufacturers associa- ton. They would reduce the 1nini- mum number of employees from five .s 1,.T
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-04
City Bond Bills HaUe emcreasedT To Sum Of$2, 755, 900
Leaders of Both Parties Converge on Capital as Hear ings on Bonds Are to Be Held Today-O Opponents
 Are There in Force
BY WILLIAM ]. MORIARTY tDenn0cfat Legislative Reporter)

State Capitol, Hartford, March A. - Special to the Deocrat = As leaders of the democratic and republican party converged the State Capitol this afternoon for the hearing before the finance committee the Waterbury bond bills it was learned that the total amount sought in the series of measures had been increased to $255OO0
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-04
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. March ( UP)--Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through March 2, compared with year ago: Thts Year Expenses Lnnt Year $4.s36, 3,59t34 s4.S00, 0,33s,l57.i1 ss,75s.Gsl.isti1 Ss.s7s.7ss.s2s.7s
 Deficit
 ss.o7s.isO.los.so ss.l2S.sii.ssss
 Cash Balance
 si.5bS.7sO,Cl6'SS ti.77s.ils.7ssss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-04
EDenty-FlDe Men Employees Of WdtertoUn Garment Co. Seize One RO0n1--More State Strikes
ODer 7Uenty Million Dollars
 Expended In Last Campaign

Washington March AUPThe senate campaign expenditure. investigating committee
 legislation protecting voters from fear intimidation cOercion Reporting grand total of national expenditmeg:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-04
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Light Rain Tonight;
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-01-07

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-01-07

A tarpon has more fancy contortions
and twists than Hula dancer Some
times the tarpon will 60 from the
boat as fast as he can. then doubling
back, make straight line for the
angler, or so it seems. Unless the line
can be reeled in quickly. the clever
fish may get away. Besides. one of
his unexpected leaps may carry the
angler into the water
When very wearied the tarpon may
be towed toward the boat and brought
alongside with very little resistance
and safely landed. But the tarpon
has been known to save his strength
for just this occasion, and with a
powerful leap into the air. and even
over the boat, free himself from the
hook!
1t is hardly necessary to give iden-
LITIGATION marks. A careful study Of
this Illustration will give you the out
line, the silver sheen the color. The
naked head, the broad mouth with
its lower prominent jaw, and the
large eyes, will recall for you the
tarpon's reputation, too.
In our waters there are two genera
and each is represented by a single
species. So the Silver King Is in o
class by himself in more ways than
one.
tCopyrisht. 1877