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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-02
ANCIENT LEGEND
 REVIVED TODAY

Viverone. Italy. Aug 2-CUP)-An ancient legend of a submerged vile laee whose churchbells peal once every century was revived today after a group of young people re- ported hearing loud sonorous chimes that appeared to emanate from the bottom of Lake viverone.
 The phenomenon was heard by a model, Maria Restana of Turin, and a stenographer Rita Ranieri, of Milan, who were rowing in the Lake last night. Ak
 Suddenly. as from a distance. chimes were heard which increased in intensity and volume until they seemed to come from directly under heath the boat. The chimes were SO clear that Even the Lake surface seemed to vibrate." One member of the party reported that they were gay and festive as during church feteS.
 The legend prevalent among peas- ants was that over a thousand years ago a village with all it's houses, monuments and churches was sub- megred to the bottom of the Lake, by an earthquake, and that once every century the chimes of the sunken Cathedral peal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-02
SUPREME COURT
 JUDGE UNNAMED
President Has Not Inti- mated Choice for Post
 to Closest Friends

Washington, Aug. - UP) - Attorney General Homer s. Cum mings has advised President Roose- welt that he may fill the U. s Supreme Court vacancy at any time. regardless of whether congress is in session. recess or adjournment, the White House announced today.
 A source close to the president declared. however:
 Mfr. Roosevelt himself has not decided when he will make an ap- pointment," to fill the vacancy created by retirement of Associate Justice Willis Van Deyanter.
 Clears Uncertainty
 President Roosevelt requested the opinion. the source said. to clear up ,ul1eerta ainLQs whiehss he'd been 1ex- pressed in various quarters as to when the appointment should be made in accordance with the law
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END OF SETTLERS VILLAGE IS NEAR
Fate Will Probably Reach
 Final Decision Tonight at Meeting ss,y,

The fate of Settlers Village, and Its treasury. will be decided tonight at a meeting of the members of the village corporation. Members said today they did not know what ac- ton would be taken on the future of the village.
 It is believed that the villages funds. amounting to more than $3,000, will be divided among the racial organizations hich cooperated in erecting and maintaining the village. According to this plan, some eight or nine societies and clubs would share whatever money is in the villages treasury.
 Probably Last Meeting
 Tonight's meeting, probably the last, will be presided over by Thomas P. Kelly, president of the village corporation. Thomas Moore is treasurer. while William M. Har- ris Is manager of the village.
 The village, located at Chase Parkway and Highland avenue, was erected in 1895 as Waterbury's con- tribution to the observance of the Connecticut tercentenary celebra- ton. Consisting of building typical of many lands. each containing ar- ticlcS also typical of various coun- tries. the village was visited by many thousands of persons. It was highly praised by visitors.
 It has been proposed that the vil- lage be made permanent under city management and this plan will be discussed at the meeting of the in- corporators tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-02
Merchants Trust Co.
 To Pay NelU Diuidend
Another Five Per Cent Is Coming on September IS; Five Closed Banks in State Will Pay Sum of
 Sl,O93,288 in Dividends

Depositors of the Merchants Trust Comuany will receive another five per cent dividend on Septem- Der IS. it was learned today, as Bank Commissioner Walter Perry, receiver, made plans for the dtstri- button of S1, ,093 .228 to depositors of five closed banks in this state.
 Declaration of the dividend will necessarily depend of course upon the ratification by the courts. For the new dividened to Merchants Trust depositurs. cash of $li6,00C has been made available. To the present time deppSitprS Qf ahe eeiga- fi1erinaf . et6 Iiiei,g have feeelved 55 per cent, and depositors of the savings department, AS per cent.
 55,000 Checks Issued
 Commissioner Perry has ordered more than 75,000 checks to make the payments throughout the five banks. Plans for the closed banks other than the Merchants Trust include: Payment of a three per cent divi- dend in the savings department and a five per cent dividend in the com mercial department of the City Bank X Trust Company. of Hartford, on November f5. Cash required for this payment will total $653.532. The savings department has received dividends totaling 66 per cent and the commercial department 30 per cent. 1t was announced.
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HOUSING BILL IS
 BEFORE SENATE
Leader BarkIey Believes It Will Be Put Over By
 Tuesday Night
By RUSSELL TURNER United Press Staff CorrespOndent)

United Press Stan COrreSpOndent)
 Washington. Aug. 2-(UP)-The senate today starts consideration of the Wagner -Steagall housing bill designed to provide federal assist ance in eliminating slum areas and in fostering low-cost housing projects.
 Majority Leader Alben w. Bark Icy of Kentucky, encouraged by an administration victory in senate passage qf the wages and lao,s.,s hilli. pre- icted sthAt the housing measure would be approved by tomorrow night.
 Sponsored by Wagner
 Sponsored by Senator Robert F. Wagner, democrat, New York. the bill represents compromise be- tween the New Yorker and the treasury department t, reached through intervention of President Roosevelt after six months fight.
 The pending bill was made the unfinished business" before the senate recessed Saturday and would authorize Notation of a $700,o00, 900 bond issue by the proposed United States housing authority and imme- diate appropriation of 26,000,000 to meet operating expenses for the programs first year of operation.
 The original bill which Wagner introduced last February would have authorized a $l,000.000, 900 bond issue, but the figure was re- duced as part of the compromise with the treasury.
 What Measure Provides
 The measure would provide al- formative methods of aiding low cost housing projects:
 l. Loan-subsidy plan. The hous-
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50 AlRPLANES TO
 ROAR AT SCENE

New London, Conn, Aug. 2.-(UP) --!The roar of 50 airplanes will add to the din of powered craft in the harbor September {. Governors day, eighth day of the first annual gov- ernors regatta to open here August 2s, the committee learned today from Aviation Commissioner Charles Nor ris. chairman of the committee ar- ranging for the air circus.
 Trumbull airport, Groton, will be a veritable bee hive O. activity in the afternoon as both military and civilian owned craft are tuned up by pilots and their mechanics.
 Gov Wilbur L. Gross and his staff will witness the thrilling air stunts from . government boat in the Thames.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-02
MANY THOUSANDS
 OF CHINESE FLEE
Seek international Settle. ment ProtectionThey
 Believe War is Near
By H. R. EKINs
Limited Press Stan Correspondent,

United Press Stan C0rrespOndenD
 Shanghai, Aug. 2--CUP)--Thou- sands on thousands of Chinese resi- dents of the native Chapel area be- gan flocking into the international settlement today in the belief that an outbreak of war with Japan was imninent-ail outbreak which, they feared. would bring warships and airplane bombardment of the city. It was the biggest exodus of the Chinese during the long crisis. By foot, in rickshaws and trucks, push. ing household belongings before them in wheelbarrows, they crowded into the central portion of the set- clement. Rumors, for which no sub- stantiation could be obtained. caused the fight.
 Situation Tense
 But the situation was increasingly tense and Nanking. the national capital up the Yangtze river. lnade preparations to meet a Japef csc bombardment in event of war.
 Residents began calnoufiaging roof tops and buses appeared on tho streets with new brown canacufiaee paint.
 It was understood that the rail- road to the north was becoming
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GOVERNOR SPOKE
 AT CAMP CROSS

Mantle, Conn, Aug 2-(UPD-- Wearing white suit, Yale blue tie and Baldric. emblematic of this rank captain general of the militia, Gov. Wilbur L. Cross urged pre- pardeness in 6 brief speech to off, cers and guests of the l69th infan. try at Camp Cross yesterday.
 Between puffs on favorite "stogie" the chief executive said: We are fortunate in having the ocean between us but that is quickly crossed nowadays. It behooves up to keep q close watch on affairs in Western Europe. We must maintain an adequate army: we must develop navy and air forces. We have got to be ready
 Later. the governor reviewed the regiment in the presence of nearly 5000 spectators.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-02
ENDEAVOUR WINS
 START OF RACE
Took Lead Clearly Today of Vanderbilt's Ranger
 in First Move
By HENRY McLEMoRE

N0FA'SNS AAN0o tgt0hA N0tFESVUAlUCItll
 Aboard c. c. Chelan off Newport Aug 2--(Urc--Reacling into a seyen- mile south by west wind, Ranger and Endeayour Il started the second race for the Americans cup over a triangular course today. Ranger, tie United States entry, owned b, Harold s. Vanderbilt. was favored over the British Endeavour II. own- cd by T. o. M. Sopwith.
 At 1920 signals were set for the triangular course. The first leg was southwest. the second leg east oy south and the third leg north by west one half west.
 Endeavour crossed the starting line first. slightly ahead of the Ranger Sopwith clearly won the start. Endeavour was nearly man. euyered into the weather berth and Vanderbilt eased off when he real!z- cd this. Endeavour started on starr board tack. that Is, with the wind blowing onto the starboard right) side. Ranger was on a port (left tack. Soon after the start was madc. Endeavour, sailing beautifully, was approximately so yards ahead.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-02
TWISTED TAIL

Pittsburgh, Aug. 2 -. (UP)-Edmund Bridickas, 19, of McKees Rocks, Pa, was treated at a hospital. because he twisted a lions tail. At the Highland Park zoo, Bridickas climbed un- der a guard rail and grabbed the tail of the Highland lion. The lion turned and swung it's paw. Bridickas' hand was lacer- atnd.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-02

lion of approximately 100 south ern democrats against the Black Connery wages and hours measure which escaped death in the senate by margin of 12 votes. The south- erners, aided by house republicans appeared likely to muster enough strength for an extremely close de- cision on the bill, which Sen. Pat Harrison, d., Miss, denounced as liar more objectionable" than the senate measure and which the U. S. Chamber of Commerce vigorously op- posed.
 Close in Three Weeks
 House Majority Leader Sam Ray burn, predicted that congress would wind up its work in three weeks of top-speed action. Sen. Theodore Francis Green, R. l., said that hls personal view was that the legisla- tors should stay on the job until they had enacted substantial part of the administration program.
 T don't think congress is worn out by the heat" he said. That's just an excuse used by those who don't want to pass the Presidents program"
 Rayburn and Senate Majority Leader Alben w. Barkley, said thu icrisiatives nrograi,l to be- p,1slgcr to passage before adjoufnIneht car t N s--------<- g 1N f-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-02
Japan Will Give One Hours Notice Before It
 Starts BOnlbardment
AMERICAN FLAGS ARE
 SELLING VERY HIGH
Terrible Scenes Witnessed in Tientsin; Japanese in
 Clash With French
BY H. O. THOMPSON United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent
 1ientsin, Aug. D. CUP) - Japanese army authorities threatened today to Lombard the former German conces. sion in which the 18th United States infantry, many CIV. ilian Americans and count less homeless, terrorized Chi nese are refuged. Coincident- ly Lieut.. Gen. Kiyoshi Kat suki, commander in chief of the Japanese army in North China, said that 1t was up to the Chinese gov- ernment whether Japan waged war throughout the whole country. Japanese planes swept over TienI- sin dropping leaflets announcing that any area in which Japanese communication lines were cut or there was any other anti-Japailcse move would be bombed. Japanese army authorities notified foreign consuls that they intended to oc- cupy the south end of the former German concesson. on the ground that they believed" remnants of the Chinese militarized police were hiding there. They threatened 10 bomb the whole area.
 Give One Hour Notice
 They said they would give one hours notice of. any homhardnicnt. in thls former concession area are tke barracks of the 18th infantry. Many Americans reside there. In ad- dition there were the hungry. hope less Chinese whose homes the Japanese and brought down in fam
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CAUGHT BABY

Cambridge, Mass, Aug. 2-(UP)-Francis Leavitt, 2, probably owed his life today to nimble Stanley Hollis, l3.
 Stanley was standing across the street when he saw a second-flo0 window screen give way. He sprinted across the street in time to catch the baby as it fell IS feet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-02

Retreat from its position as a contending political unit was Sound- cd last week when the high com mand of the local republican or- garlization merged with a group of self-titled independent demo- cratS."
 Retreat all along the line from adherence to that same republican political unit has been going on since by delegates, groups and dis trict memberships of the Tate" re- publican party in Waterbury.
 French American Sentiment
 Sentiment of the powerful French American legion in Waterbury is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-02

that the -sell-out", or "dear', Of the republican command at its joint" convention with the indc- pendent democrats at Masonic hall released members of this group from all allegiance to hybrid re- publican- independent ticket.
 Offensive Disregard
 Combined with the aspect of be- trayal of the party by it's leader- ship is offensive disregard of the French American population" by the "joint' steering committee of the convention, leaders of the French American vote remarked. They will take a walk 1t was agreed. when voting time comes around, remain inactive through out the campaign: but they will
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Late Neus Flashes
NOT EMPTY

St. Joseph, Mo-, Aug. 2 -(UP)-The doctors told Donald Lee Cluster, z, to- day that the five-gallon can to which he touched a match to see if it contained gasoline was not empty.
 You're telling me-" the lad replied. The explosion knocked him unconscious.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-02
TOGO ON STRIKE

Montreal. Que, Aug. 2--(UP)--
 Seven thousand workers in eight mills of the Domonion Textile Com pany, answered a strike call today to enforce demands for a collective labor agreement in the industry.
 The strike began after collapse of negotiations between the Nation. lal Catholic Syndicate with which tlic National Catholic Federation 0i Textile Workers Is affiliated, and executives of the Textile pplnnany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-02
Protest Sell Out Of Their Party To Hybrid Coalition
William L. Cambigne, Leader of l2th District, Has Rendered Resignation to J. Warren UpsOn;
 French American Sentiment Is Not Very Kind

Protest of the cys strongest racial groups the seout" which finds Democratic Senator George T. Cuhane heading ticket blessed by republican official approval was voiced today by William l. Cambigue district leader of the 18th district Mr. Cambigue long leader of the republican organization has submitted his esgna tion to Warren Upson chairman of the republican town cano nonaiffa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-02
Concession OfU. S.I5th Infantry Also Houses. Very Many Americans
RooseueLt Leaders m Congress Confident
Bolstered Up By Senate Victory on Wages, Hours, They Are Ready to Fight Down All
 Opposition in House
BY JOE ALEX MORRIS United Press Staff Correspondentl

Washington, Aug. .2-(UP)-Congressional leaders bolstered by senate victory the labor standards b
 sought today to strong house opposition to actment of President Roosevet legislative program Ten tativey setting adjournment at about August 2 admnls- tration faced their most serious obstacle in rebel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-02
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. Aug. 2--(uP)----Ciuv. ernment expenses and receipts for tho current fiscal year through July 30, compared with year ago.
 Thia Year Expenses I.nst Year s5s9.5s2.1os.ss $40o,aeg. seb,2s ssss,7ss.S7s.4s sssi .sss.scs.ss sis5.sSs.Sse.ss siis.7ss.7Id.os
 Cash Balance W
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The Weather

Generally Fair Tonight; Unchanged Tuesday.
 Fun weather Report Page 2
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Evening star., 1937-10-24
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

STUDEBAKER 1887 cruising sedan. This
is your one opportunity to realize a saving
of many dollars on a fine automobile.
Driven a few thousand miles by a pre-
terred type Of owner who handled 1t care,
fully. Unusual color scheme in beautiful
Niagara mist. Planar front end; built-ln
trunk; spare tire has never been used. We
offer 1t at surprisingly low price. Only
S745. One of the best Studebaker buys
on the market. See it now, open today.
Norris. Inc. Studebaker dealers, 20lS 14th
st. NV. North 3949.
STUDEYAKER 1881 6-cylinder sedan; new
paint. good tires. motor smooth as oil. new
brakes; another big Holleman value; try
to match this one anywhere for this low
price; 3l47; terms, trade. 1881 2Oth ST.
NV. District 1884.
STUDEBAKER 1887 Dictator cruising Sc
dan. One of the toughest cars built.
All-steel body riveted and welded together.
hydraulic brakes. hill-holder. and its tough
Studebaker motor hasn't been driven far
enough TO break it in properly. An almost
new car. S797 Lee D. Butler. Inc, l37
sth st. NV. District 1918. Open Sunday:
WnLYs 1897, de- luxe sedan; new ,,!;sI: sar:
greatly reduced. Robinson Motors; WHY'S
dealer ;, 32l3 e, r. / ave: MT; Rainier
WILLYS 1885 de luxe sedan; built-in
trunk. radio, heater, 4-cylinder motor: in
pink of condition; almost new tires; enjoy
up to 30 miles to gallon: another Holleman
outstanding value for only S297: low down
payment. terms, trade. 1881 10th st. w.
District 1884.
Evening star., 1937-10-24
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

PONTIAC "6'' 1885 de luxe coupe. In
beautiful condition. -Four new tires installed
by former owner three weeks before he
bought his Studebaker. Car has always
been kept in frst-class condition. good
looking car that is in perfect mechanical
shape. Priced for our Fall clearance at
1897. Lee D. Butler. Inc. 1877 18th st.
REQ Royal 1881 sedan; this powerful.
good-looking car has less mileage than
many 1895 cars: owned by commandant
of nearby Army post; sale price. S195.
Mann Motors. Inc, SI29 Georgia ave.. Sill
yer Spring Md Shepherd 1851. Open
evenings and Sundays. "a
ROLLS-ROYCE sport touring. fine con-
dition trade for late Ford. Col. $500.
STUDEBAKER 1882 Dictator sedan; g.
wheel equipment. good tires, blue color;
this is a typical Holleman value; outstand-
ing in every respect; buy IL and smile with
satisfaction; priced low at S257; trade.
terms. 1871 10th st. NV. District 1894.
STUDEBAKER 1885 Dictator IS" touring
sedan. beautiful black car-powerful,
peppy. easy riding and very economical.
Has been used as a family car and has
had exceptional care. Fall clearance price.
S447. Lee d. Butler. Inc. 1l37 18th st.
NV. District 1918. Open Sunday.
STUDEBAKER 1896 trunk sedan; beau
tiful black car with powerful motor that
feels substantial the minute you drive it;
entire car shows best of care, and we guar
antee IL in writing only S645. Warfield
Motor Co.. 2525 Sherman ave. NV. Adams
5000.
STUDEBAKER 1880 Comdr. -conv. coupe:
cash. $50; good condition: good tires. 14l2
Chaplin St. Apt. 20. Adams 9434. 24*
Evening star., 1937-10-24
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

| PACKARD 1894 Standard s'S' T-passengef
sedan, $40; traded in by state OF Vir-
had the very best care and will eive many
| years of real service; should really sell Tor
$500 than our prrs fuy MayoIa suaTsn 1s5o
| 14th st. NV. Decatur 1900,
| PACKARD, 1884, series 100 six-whecl
| custom sedan with radio and heater; This
Is really ne car, as It's name fhd,Esates insaes
It has benefited from unusual care. There
; isH't scratch or blemish anywhere and
". An An opportunity to buy this beautiful,
high-priced car at Fall clearance price,
S647. Lee D. Butler, Inc. ll37 18th sto
PACKARD 1885 little "s' model g2o)
stery, dual eauipment Packard custom
radio; sacrifice, $40; terms or trade.
Evans-Palmer. N. Y. and Fla. aves. ne:
PACKARD 1929 roaoster; actual mileage
$1,000; perfect shape; Ss5; terms. trade.
Adams 1917
original cost over $4,000; finish: beautiful
light gray; spotless interior; factory-in-
stalled radio; white-wall tires; an ,,e ex- x
eeeppttionaally espt fine car price, Si,4a5; War
Adams 5000.
PACKARD 1885 town sedan; model 100;
gull gray. finish; beautiful broadcloth in
ter terior; ss tires, etc eaya5 to new; $595.
NV. Adams 5000.
PACKARD 1895 5-passenger CLUB sedan:
black paint. excellent tires, clean uphol-
stery radio, heater; you will find this car
condition aH t ss s5s5 D. G {. GU G. gusranty Ia Open
evenings and SUNDAY. Capitol, Cadillac
Co. 1222 22nd st. NV. National $500.
6NE s5g 1883 wasss s1or Meida SEDAN Co. ToRA s
14th st. NV. Potomac 1908.
PIERCE-ARROW "12" 1888 4-door club
sedan; trunk; free wheeling. new tires;
cash; must sell Immediately. clev. 46sl.
PLYMOUTH 1888. carefully driven by 18th
St owner; bargain, S349; $500 down.
balance in 20 months. See Everett Flood.
4221 Conn. Cleveland S401.
ish: bis baraan dnoS at Ssss. S9 open every sun
day. JACK PRY, Packard dealer 5000
Conn. ave.
PLYMOUTH 1896 convertible coupe; radio;
black finish: very fine condition: bargain AZ
S497. Open every Sunday. JACK PRY,
Packard dealer. 5000 Conn. ave.
PLYMOUTH 1888 sedan; new black fin
sh 5 Tubber sS Your ers az
Motors; 1401 r. 1. ave. ne. Dec. $500.
Open Sun.
PLYMOUTH 1887 de luxe coupe, $500;
a9ssb de W luxe aonpe and radio de
1885 de luxe 4-door sedan, S4.5; fully
guaranteed; terms. Barnes, 1929 14th st.
NV. Decatur 1890. Open Sundays.
PLYMOUTH 1882 convertible coupe; mo-
tor sound: excellent value for quick sale.
Cleveland OLGA.
PLYMOUTH 1896 4-door de luxe sedan;
excellent paint and upholstery; mechani-
cally perfect: radio and other accessories;
low mileage; pvt. party. Col. 40l7.
PLYMOUTH 1886 de luxe coupe: new
tires: radio; Al condition; owner leaving
town. Georgia 4424.
PLYMOUTH 1896 de luxe 4-door touring
sedan; S495. Equipped with everything
modern, this beautiful car stands head
and shoulders above any automobile of
its equivalent in value. True Plymouth
performance and economy. New only last
year and a beauty in tropical green fin
ish. Built-in trunk. excellent tires and
tip-top motor. Better hurry for this one.
Terms easy. Open Sunday. Norris, Inc.
201S 14th st. NV. Studebaker dealers.
North 3q44 Omen evenings
Evening star., 1937-10-24

EVERY CAR in our regular
stock reduced $50 to SIS.
Your choice of "a cars, Today
only. Wade Buick Co. at the
viaduct, Silver Spring, Md.