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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-24
ELECTION LAWS
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It was voted to report all other
election law bills uafayorably, I'M
GLIDING one sponsored by the League
OF Women Voters requiring sigma
ture registration as means OF pre-
venting fraudulent voting.
Creation of another special COM
mission also was approved. 1t would
be authorized to conduct survey
into the care and treatment Of the
deaf and dumb at the states two
schools at Hartford and Mystic, with
view to consolidating the institu-
lions for economic reasons. This
commission, Of five members, also
would be appointed by the governor.
Heads OF both schools offered no
objections to the investigation.
No Action Taken
No action was taken on a bill
proposing establishment OF a COM
mission to equalize the population
In senatorial districts, and decision
was reserved on lobbying bill re-
curing all lobbyists to register with
the secretary Of state and to account
for any remuneration received for
their legislative efforts.
Other bills, upon which hearings
were held, included one to expedite
transfer Of mentally affected pris-
oners from jails to state hospitals
through probate court, rather than
gubernatorial sanction; to establish
q specific term Of treatment for in
ebriates at state hospitals; limiting
the height Of trucks to II feet, 9
inches and to provide for licensing
OF slaughter houses and inspection
Of meats.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-24
TEACHERS DEATH
SHOCKS FRIENDS
Miss Mary Mitchell of
Webster School Popu-
larly Known

Waterbury was shocked today to
learn Of the death of Miss Mary j.
Mitchell, which took place last night
at st. Mary's hospital after few
days illness Of pneumonia. Miss
Mitchell was secretary Of the Wa
tcrbury Teachers association for a
number of years and has been az
filiated witt. the faculty at Webster
grammar school, where she was held
in high esteem By her associates and
pupils. She was one of the most
prominent members OF the alumni
association Of Notre Dame academy
and had much to do with the sue
cess Of many Of the associations
activities.
Talente.. Woman
She was undoubtedly best known
socially for her delightful speeches
given as part Of the program which
followed association dinners, her
remarks always having an anticipat-
ed originality and gracious wit.
Yeas ago she was a participant In
many amateur theatricals and grad
uted from Notre Dine academy with
the highest honors for English. AZ
ter becoming a teacher she con-
tinued her interest In theatricals
and wrote poems and jingles which
have always been featured in recita-
tons by pupils.
Miss Mitchell has taught the Sec
end grade pupils Of Webster school
for many years and has occupied
tie position Of corresponding secre-
tary of the Teachers association
for the past 10 years.
She Is survived by two sisters,
Miss Gertrude M. Mitchell. teach
er at Chase school. and Miss Clotilda
Mitchell of Washington, D. G.
Funeral Friday
Tie funeral will take place from
the home at Plaza avenue
Friday morning at $3.50 o'clock to
st. Margaret church where a solemn
high mass Of requiem will be cele-
brated at 8 o'clock, Friends may call
at the HON. this evening.
Action on the death OF Miss
f@.tchel) will be taken by the Wa
terbury Teachers association. with
directions by Miss Mary Kennedy,
vice. president. who is ofiiciating In
ths absence from the city Of Miss
Daisy Lord, president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-24

The plays will be given here for
one night under the auspices Of the
Waterbury Council For Peace Action
and the New Group.
Comments on the anti-war play,
which were given by Brooks Atkin-
son In the New York Times and by
Gilbert Gabriel Of the New York
American at the time of Its fret
presentation in New York last year
serve to illustrate the power Of this
drama.
Their respective comments are as
follows:
Bury the Dead" Is a savage and
ironic poem, etched in scorn and
passion. Mr.. Shaw sounds a clar-
ion cry to the dead and living alike.
BURY the Dead" Is, all old, a ire
mendously stirring piece Of imagina-
ton and argumentative drama. And
as for young Mr.. Shaw, he stands
In imminent danger Of growing into
one Of the most powerful dramatists
Of this land and time. II is long
time since ! have seen large audi
ence 30 moved, so hotly convulsed,
so deeply shaken. 1t Is a much
longer time since I, for one, have
been able to say honestly, Here Is
not only a strong and beautiful plea,
but also q stunning and beautiful
play" Something extraordi-
narily brave, extraordinarily swift,
strong, lifting, burning -"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-24
$1,000 VERDICT
EXPECTED TODAY
Woman Claims Sum for
Fall Last Year on
Icy Stairs

A verdict in the 5000 civil ac-
ton Of Margaret Sprague against
Carah L. Valentine. which is on trial
In the court Of common pleas be-
fore Judge Miles r. McNih and a
Jury, Is expected late today. Evi-
dence was closed and the judges
charge to the jury completed prior
to the aloon-day recess.
The action Is brought by the
women who claims she was injured
in fall on icy stairs at II Glen
ridge street, February 16, 1885. The
property Is owned by the defendant.
Monagan and Monagan appear fcr
the plaintiff, with Carmody ana
Thonns defending.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-24

Funeral arrangements were COM
pleted today for James E. O'Rourke,
80, Of 20 Chapel street, Waterville,
who was identified yesterday as the
man found dead beneath Reynolds
Bridge last Sunday morning. Identi-
fication was established by the
mans brother, George ORourke Of
81 Gtarview avenue, who stated the
deceased had been employed as a
tool maker at the Waterbury Tool
Company. Lawrence McArdle, q
friend Of tie dead man, also iden-
tilted him when taken to the scene
BY Sergeant Charles McWeeney OF
the Waterbury Traffic squad.
After having been found Sunday
morning by Joseph Santucci, Of 345
Washington avenue, Waterbury, the
body was taken to Thomaston by
order Of d.. Winfield Wight. medi-
cal examiner, who had Immediately
been called. DR.. Wight stated 1t was
hts belief that the man had prob
ably been struck by train which
passed at TAO a. m. Death was due
10 . fractured skull. Local police
and Constable James p. Ryan Of
Thonaston took part In the inyes-
legation.
Railroad police reported that there
were no marks on train 451 which
parsed the scene about the time 1t
has been reckoned the man died.
Csxsourke was well known as an
Athlete in this city, and was a
member u a well known family. He
had atte:ued party with friends
on Jackson street, Thomaston, Sat-
urtiay night and about three o'clock
set out to walk home, according to
Thomaston officials.
He Is survived by his father,
Frank O'Rourke three brothers.
Francis, George and Bernard
ORourke, all of Waterbury. The
body was taken to the Bergin fu-
neral home, 200 East Main street,
Waterbury, from where funeral
services will be held Friday morn
ing at $3.50 o'clock to st. Michacls
church, Waterville. where a SOL
emn high mass will be celebrated
at 8 o'clock. Burial will be in old
st. Joseph's cemetery.
z The funeral OF Michael A. Austin
of IS Fairview street, commander OF
Lord Kitchener post, British War
Veterans, will take place tomorrow
morning at BIS o'clock from the
Mulville funeral home, 270 West
Main street. A solemn high mass
will be celebrated at st. Margaret's
church at 8 o'clock and burial will
be In Calvary cemetery. Tonight
members of Lord Kitchener post will
conduct a service at the funeral
home at 8 o'clock.
The funeral Of Joseph A. Meehan
viii take place from the Bergin
funeral home, 200 West Main street,
tomorrow morning at 9:15 o'clock to
the Immaculate Conception Church
where solemn high mass will be
celebrated at 9:45 o'clock. Burial will
be In Calvary cemetery.
4 The funeral Of Michael Casey will
take place Friday morning at 8:15
O'Clock from the Mulville Funeral
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-24
FEES
CAUSE DISPUTE
Unusual Angle Arises in
Springfield Mans Com.
pensatiOn Claim

a portion Of the compensation
claim Of Frank Rocco Of Springfield
against 3. Perini q Sons, Inc. Of
ETeuinghain, Massachusetts,, was
settled oy stipulation approved ct
the once Of Compensation Commits
sioner James N. Lynch today, The
stipulation gives the claimant 3275
for q permanent injury to his left
arm and hand. although he had
previously received compensation
during 10 weeks disability.
A dispute still remains over GER
tain doctor bills which Rocco con-
tracted, amounting TO 1852. It APP
pears that the company designated
Q doctor t. treat him, and he sought
other attention. The company now
feels 1t should not pay these bills.
Another hearing viii probably be
conducted. Attorney John McDon-
ough appeared for the claimant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-24

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result In increasing the revenue OF
a great many Of the departments.
Mayor Hayes feels that the city OF
Waterbury will continue to grow
and that every effort should be
made to attract new industry TO
Waterbury and that one Of the SELL
ing points In attracting industry to
waterbury is for the city to have
the reputation Of having depart
ments operating in such manner
that they are rendering the great
est possible service.
New industry will mean an in
crease in the grand list and as o
result of an increased list the tax
rate can be reduced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-24
CaTD or THANKS

We wish to fhank our many
friends, relatives and neIghbors. es.
peciaiiy the Automatic Screw Dept.
OF the Scovlii Mfg. Co... and the
Cutting and Stamping Dept. and
Co. Tor the beautiful floral tributes
and the kindness and sympathy
shown us during our recent bereave.
ment, the death OF our beloved wife.
mother and sister, Mrs. julia shea.
CORNELIUS SHEA and FAMILY
Mrs. JOSEPHINE WRENN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-24
OBITUARY

MILLER-Miss Ida w. Miller, 40. Of
146 Chestnut avenue, died yesterday
at the Waterbury hospital. Miss
Miller had always been resident Of
this city and was employed at the
Lux Clock company for the past Is
years. She leaves no immediate sur
vivors.
The funeral will take place tomor-
row afternoon at 2 o'clock at st.
Johns Episcopal church with Rev.
John N. Lewis, rector, ofiiciating.
Friends may call at the Anderson
funeral home this afternoon
and this evening from 8 until o
o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-24
Juvenile Court For
Waterbury Talked
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william J. Dunphy Of Waterbury,
chairman Of the State Board Of
Pharmacy, headed the delegation
appearing before the committee.
Also appearing was George Black
all of Bristol, q member Of the state
board and o native Of Waterbury.
The bill would prevent misleading
advertisements on so-called "loss.
leaders. 1t is claimed that chain
stores now advertise articles Of
well-known and reputable brands at
cut-rate prices in order to bring in
customers. It Is further alleged by
the provisions Of the bill that GUS
toners are charged higher rates for
other brands offered for sale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-24
Roads Would Go in State
Trunk Lines

OF much interest to Waterbury Is
the hearing tomorrow afternoon
before the committee on roads,
rivers and bridges, Of which Sena-
tor Joseph H. Lawlor is chairman,
placing. two highways in WATERFOWL
and Oakville In the trunk line sys-
tenn OF. the state highway depart
rnent.
The bill was introduced by Rep.
Eugene Lamphier Of WATERFOWL.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-24
New Angle on Tax
Rate Legislation

A new attempt to regulate the
amount Of taxes a town may i'm
pose was injected into the I,egisla-
ture today with the publishing on
the calendar Of hearing for to-
morrow afternoon before the fl
nance committee on a bill Of con-
siderable interest to Waterbury, as
well as other towns Of the state,
regulating the amount Of taxes.
The bill provides for a tax on
realm property OF not over 2.5%
on the true value on the 1887 list:
2.3% on the 1888 list; 2.2%, 1899
80, 1910 and thereafter.
This would enable the Legisla-
ture to take control Of the taxes
that a city, town or borough might
impose and make any sliding scale
impossible. This bill Is not the one
being sponsored by Connecticut
realtors and is expected to meet
much opposition tomorrow.
It was introduced by Senator
Charles M. Sanford Of Cromwell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-24
GATE TENDER KILLED

Hartford, Conn, Feb. 24.--(UP)--
Funeral services for John J. Glynn,
81. railroad gate tender who was
killed In Q fall from q railroad
bridge late yesterday, will be held
Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-24

Carnegie trustees have granted
$500 o year for Britain's movement
to provide talking books on phono-
graph records as an aid to the blind.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-24

approved Is yet and 1t is expected
that the meeting tomorrow will
have some bearing on its approval.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-24
One Of the roads concerned includes
that end Of WATERFOWL avenue,
which is in Oakville.
Waterbury Campaign Wins
Senate Support

Ben1ve 6uppUfG
The campaign Of Chief Of Police
william j. Roach Of waterbury and
his department to end the numerous
sad accidents and much property
damage, caused by indiscriminate
use Of air-rifles, was rewarded
today In the legislature when the
senate passed q bill outlawing the
sale Of BIB guns In the state Of
Connecticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-24
CIVIC THEATER
CAST SELECTED
Local Group to Share FRI
day Nights Program
With Stamford Guests

The cast for "A Question Of Princi-
pie. . play which win be given By
the members Of the Waterbury Civic
Theatre players on Friday evening
at the Waterbury Women's club In
conjunction with the presentation
Of Irwin shaw's Bury The Dead"
which win be given by the Stanford
Little Theatre Group, Is listed as
follows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-24
DIED

this city, Feb. 21st,
1887, James Il. O'Rourke, of 20
Chapel St., Waterville. Funeral
Friday morning at s:20 o'clock,
from the Eergin Funeral Home. 2e0
Church, at 0 o'clock. Burial In
old st. Joseph's cemetery.
MITCHELL--In this city, Feb. 23rd,
1897. Miss Mary j.. Mitchell. OF Z
Plaza Ave. Funeral Friday. morn
ing, at $40 o'clock, from z Plaza
Ave, to ST. Margaret's Church, at
900 o'clock. Burial In old st. Jo-
seph's cemetery.
HANLON--In this city, Feb. 22nd.
u 1887. Joseph T. HanloD. Of 81 New
ton Terrace. Funeral tomorrow
morning. at 8:t5 o'clock. from ~
Newton Terrace. 20 the Blessed Ia
crameBt Church. Burial In old 81.
Joseph'H cemetery.
MILLER--In fhls city. Feb. .3Syd,
1887, Miss Ida w. Miller. OF fs6
Chestnut Ave. Funeral Thuredey
afternoon, at 900 O'clock, from The
Aideys0n FuperaI Home z7e Cen.
trail Ave, to st. Johns Episcopal
Church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-24
MAYOR HAYES TO
MEET DEPT. HEADS

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-24

The funeral Of Marvin Myron
Sterry, Of Woodbury.. will be held at
the Munson Funeral Home. Wood
Bury, tomorrow afternoon at 2 O'Clock.
Rev. DR.. Floyd Appleton, Of St.
Paul's Episcopal Church, officiating.
Burial will be In the Bethlehem
cemetery. Bethlehem. Please omit
flowers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-24

The funeral Of Michael Casey will
take place Friday morning at 8:15
O'Clock from the Mulville Funeral
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-24

France Is experimenting will
Diesel motors for airplanes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-24

The funeral Of James F. Glib will
take place at o'clock this after
noon from the Anderson Funeral
Home, 10 Central avenue. Burial
will be In new Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-24

The funeral of Mrs. Albert e.
Barden was held this morning at
8:l5 o'clock from the Mulyille fu-
neral home, 270 West Main street,
To IS Peter and Pauls church
where a mass Of requiem was ceie-
brated by Rev. Francis J. Murphy.
Burial took place in st. Lawrence's
cemetery. New Haven.
The pallbearers were John Brady,
Peter Smith. George Cummings and
Edward ODonnell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-24

The funeral Of Mrs. Jennie b.
(Morley) White took place at 1880
o'clock this afternoon from the
Anderson Funeral Home, 10 Central
avenue. Services were conducted by
Rev. DR.. John N. Lewis Of st. Johns
Episcopal church and burial was
In Riverside Cemetery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-11-11

Ger, and Naom Benditzky, played
superbly. They kept a capacity
audience in their places for two
hours, and for the duration of
three Of the major Beethoven
uuartets and stimulated them to
ever increasing excitement.
That implies a musical insight
Of the deepest and most penetrat-
ing kind; for their program ranged
from the good cheer and glowing
sentiment Of the early opus Is
No. 6, through the appropriations,
diSSonances, and spiritual adven-
lures Of the E minor, opus SO, to
the beauties Of the great B fiat
opus 100.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-11-11

These instruments, and one
more, are the gift of Mrs. Ger.
trude Clarke Whittall to the
library; and the fund Of 500, 900
which she has provided for their
care and use also made possible
this interesting series.
TONE OF PURE GOLD
Their tone, in the small theater
and under the vigorous impulse
Of the Gordon four, seemed more
Sonorous, more brilliant than that
Of other violins, even other Strads.
This was true, at least, OF two
violinS. The viola tone was pure
gold. The cello often matched it.
Jacques Gordon and his asso-
ciateS, David Sackson, William Lin
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-11-11
LUCREzIA BORI.
AND ORCHESTRA
DELIGHT THRONG
Retiring Singer Retains
Quality, Charm
By WILLIAM NEWMAN

Lucrezia, Bori, best beloved figure
Of recent history at the Metro
politan Opera, was soloist last
night with the National Symphony
Orchestra, and Constitution Hall
was filled to do her homage.
Though her career has brought
her infrequent contact with the
operas Of Mozart, she elected to
be heard first in two arias from
The Marriage of Figaro" a test
for any singer in matters Of
vocal purity and musical taste.
+ If Miss Bori would have her
admirers believe her announce
ment that she is retiring from
concert, as she has retired from
opera, and that this is her fare
well tour, she must adopt other
methods than those demonstrated
in her song last night.
RETAINS CHARM
OF course she will not leave an
art which she still can serve with
so much distinction and a pub
lie that so manifestly adores her.
Nor should she. For this was
Mozart singing of a quality that
few can match in the world to-
day. Her voice betrays no trace
OF the passing years. There is
a band of white in her glossy
hair, but her spirit seems as fresh
as ever in the past. Certainly she
has lost nothing of her charm.
The famous aria from Louise"
another test, found her able to
sustain the long melodic line, to
master an awkward progression,
and to make both effective accents
in an ardent message. The audi
ence overwhelmed her with it's
tributes and would not be content
until she had added as encore "A
Cossack Song" by Mary Howe,
resident composer.
ORCHESTRA PLEASES
The orchestral numbers on last
night'G program offered varied in
terest. The transcription of a
Frescobaldi toccata, played at the
first concert, again. made attrac.
tive display of orchestral volume.
Rogers setting of the Bach choral
prelude 20 Mensch Bewein Dein
Suende Gross" is more intimate
in feeling and, because it EN-
ployed only the strings, less of a
display piece.
DR.. Kinder, seems to be a. spe-
cialiSt in the classic department
of the repertoire. He knows how
to preserve the style in a Haydn
symphony and at the same time
to make it tic medium for at
tractive contrasts of power and
color. He dealt as expertly with
the modern score of EN- Saga"
by Sibelius, and with the strident
realism OF the excerpts from
"Petrouchka."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-11-11
StradiVari HOnOred
By Gordon Quartet
By WILLIAM NEWMAN

-Four great instruments made by the famous master of
craft than 200 years ago. used by the Gordon
String Quartet yesterday afternoon in the auditorium of the
Library of Congress- in which opened the festival of
nine events honorng the memory of Antonio Sadvar the
bcentennary of his death
Evening star., 1937-05-08
ZONE WOMAN"
SHOW OFFERED
"ONE WOMAN SHOW" will be

A "oNE WOMAN SHOW" will be
presented by Dorothy Seegar,
chanteuse, on Monday evening, May
II, at 8:45 o'clock at Wardman Park
Theater.
Departing from the traditional con-
cert program of the singer, Miss See
gar combines the mediums of sound,
movement and costume. She portrays
IL different characters, proceeding
from the grand court lady of the
time Of Louis XIV to the radical
woman Of today. She delves into that
most ancient means of expression, the
language of the hands, when she per-
forms the ritual Of Balinese priestess
In her songs Of the Elegant Eighties"
and Gay Nineties" she brings back
the lugubrious balladry Of the time.
Many Washington people will re-
member Miss Seegar here in the title
role of Pose Marie" She has con-
certified extensively, having made ap-
pearances in this country and France
and England.
Miss Seegar will be accompanied by
Frederick Bristol, who needs no in
PRODUCTION to Washington audiences.
as he appeared here on many occasions
with Miss Lucretia Bori. Tickets are
available at Dorothy Dorseys Concert
Bureau, in Droop's, 1900 G street
northwest.
Evening star., 1937-05-08
ARTISTS ENGAGED
FOR NEXT SEASON

A CONT BERENGUER, co-spon-
sor last season Of Brook
Artists concert attractions, announces
a series Of monthly recitals to be held
in the Wardman Park Theater start
ing next November. The series brings
three new artists to Washington and
engages for second appearance here
the sensati tional Spanish dancers
Paco and Juanita Cansino-who
scored a brilliant success in their
Washington debut last November.
Opening the season will be the
Metropolitan String Ensemble,
quartet OF distinguished musicians
from the orchestra of the Metropoli-
tan Opera Company, assisted by Ame-
liza Cont, solo harpist of the Metro
pohtan Opera, and Sylvia Grazzini,
operatic coloratura soprano. This en-
semble made very successful debut
at Carnegie Hall in April, under the
management Of A. Cont Berenguer.
The second new attraction presents
Margarita Salvi, Spanish coloratura
soprano. and Federico Longas, pianist.
Miss Salvi has appeared with great
success in all the leading opera houses
OF Europe, and next season is sched-
uled to sing several lyric operas in
Chicago with the celebrated tenor
Tito Schipa. Mr.. Longas is a prize
pupil of Granados and well known as
a composer. He has appeared many
times as assisting artist with Tito
Schipa, with whom he is now making
a concert tour of the Far East.
The third concert presents the we'll
known radio artist-Robert Weede,
baritone of the Radio City Music Hall.
Mr.. Weede makes his debut this
month at the Metropolitan Opera,
singing the role of Tonic In "Pag-
iacci."
Further information about this
series may be secured at kits, 1880
G street.