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Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-10-13
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to see you, Alma, often. II you
bear with me, I think ! can start
life again. Otherwise, I shall just
go downhill; rot slowly. ). =. You
will see me often, won't you.
Alma 2"
"Of course" She looked thought
full. "But you know, my dear, it's
not so easy. If we were to go
about together lot here. people
would talk. And it's all very well
saying that doesn't matter, you
and know in the long run talk
ing people can make a place un-
bearable. There's your profession,
too"
Tim made a gesture Of impa-
tience. "But we used to meet, de-
Gently and openly and innocently.
No one thought anything of it,"
"But it's no use pretending
things are the same. If we were
to pick things up where we left
off. people would interpret it in a
different way and our old meetings,
too. They wouldn't under
stand how far removed our friend
ship is-from that sort of thing.
They might make the most horrible
suggestions, Tim"
He looked at her with candid,
serious eyes.
"You mean they'd say I. deliber-
ately killed Esther because she
was a cripple and I was tired Of
her, and because I wanted you?"
"They might even say that,
Tim"
"You know that doesn't shock
me, Alma. I've thought of it
already. I'm no fool, and it was
easy enough to read between the
lines of one or two things the cor
oner said. I dare say half the
people in town are saying just that
already. The first part, I mean,
not about you. Thank God, they've
no excuse for that. But you
must be protected, Alma. Queerly
enough I never saw it in that
light"
From that point it was easy
enough to accomplish his design.
The concrete suggestion came
from her: they should meet occa-
sionally in London, on Saturday
afternoons or Sundays, if Saturday
was inconvenient, eat together, go
to the theater or cinema together,
go for long walks or, while the
warm weather lasted, on the river.
They would go to town and return
in their separate cars; once lost in
the metropolis they would have
nothing to fear from gossip.
And thus was inaugurated what
was for Tim a very happy period
Like a schoolboy near the end Of
the summer term, or a prisoner,
with the day of release approach
ing, he discovered a kind of relishj
in the restraint temporarily inn,
posed on him. He had determined
to wait full three months before
taking any step to put the relation
ship on new footing.
In the meantime, he looked for
ward with passionate eagerness to-
each weekend, and when it came.
savored it to the full. His desire
to have Alma for his own grew
apace, but he took a perverse
pleasure in denying it, his mind.
Eleaping forward in delicious antici-
patton to the time, not far distant,
when it would receive utter full
| fillment.
| ITO Be COntinuedD
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-10-13
CHAPTER %


FOR THREE WEEKS after
,Esther's inquest Tim made no at
tempt to see Alma Shepherd.
All the same, they were very
harry weeks. An enormous sense
of release combined with pride OF
achievement to produce a state OF
mind in which solitude became a
positive blessing. To SAVIOR his
freedom, to go over again and
again the steps in his plan, relish
ing the perfect harmony between
design and execution; such were
his chief pleasures these days, and
they became a positive obsession.
He loved retiring to his room
with the secretiveness of an ad-
dict of hidden vice, and he would
sit for hours alone, thinking,
thinking till his sense of power
grew beyond all bounds. He knew
himself to be irresistible. He had
dared successfully the hardest and
most hazardous of human enter
prises; henceforth any undertake
ing on which he set his heart would
be ludicrously easy. -.
He had only to speak a word
and Alma would be his. If he did
not speak that word at once, if he
set in his mind a definite period
during which he would refrain
from speaking it, that was be-
cause of his perfect balance. his
cool objective understanding of
how best to exploit a situation.
Genius, he knew, was akin to mad
ness, but not so with his genius.
He knew better than to Overreach
himself.
He had laid down definite plan
with regard to Alma, and to this
he would adhere to the letter, even
if it now seemed to him over
-meticulous and a refinement of
caution. That was where his gen
JUS showed itself in it's finest
flower; triumphant success had not
caused him to lose his head. He
had done murder because it was
the only logical issue from hope
less impasse, not from blind pas
sion or congenital depravity.
He would never kill again. The
act of killing had given no pleas
ure, it had indeed been positively
distressing, and it was beyond be-
lief that chance would ever again
confront him with the same objec-
tive necessity. Murder had made
him twice the man he was, but it
had served it's turn and he was
done with it for ever.
To the outer world news filtered
through of how Tim Kennedy shut
himself up for hours in his living
room, presumably to brood on the
tragedy that had overtaken him
and the picture presented so fittec
in with that created by his public
behavior that he gained deep anG
wide sympathy for his heroic forti.
tude in the face of well-nigh un.
bearable sorrow. For within three
days of the inquest Tim was bach
at work, as efficient and consid
crate as eyer, only a little more
silent. He visited no one, but {
few Of his older friends felt there
was no improperly in visiting him
and they found that his wall O.
stoicism broke down before theil
gestures of sympathy.
IT killed her." he said to DR.
Grantley, with tears pouring down
his face. 1.-The coroner shoult
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-10-13

Making his second blast at John
L. Lewis and his C. I. O., as Tho
American Federation. of Labor
convention opened in Denver
William Green, president of the
A. F. of L., charged that the G
I. o. was being used as the
nucleus for a political organiza-
ton designed to make Lewis pres
ident of the u. S. Green had
opened the convention by pledg-
ing the federation 10 increasing
war to destroy the c. 1. o. Mean.
while, in New York, Lewis fired
back, saying, II think these ut
terances of Mr.. Green are de-
signed to assist him in being re-
elected president of A. F. Of L."
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-10-13
~ By BRUCE n AMILION

,,av.- given a verdict OF W1llIul
murder against me. >. i had every
VIZ, ,,r rnioe and I was crininally dila-
torv in having the thing taken In
hand :" To DR.. Harold Ark
wright. who was broken and bit
terly self-reproachful, he oHered
consolation. tits no use, Harold.
God knows I'd be glad to shift the
burden, even on to you. But
it's I who am to blame. only l
knew what it was really like. !
was blind and complacent."
When he said things like this
Tim really felt the emotion he dlss
PLAYED. He was indeed living a
double life; one of a miser recluse
boarding a secret joy, another of a
bereaved husband who could never
forgive himself for the negligence
contributing to the tragedy which
had broken his life.
When at last he went to call on
Alma, prefacing his visit by an
abrupt telephone call from his
surgery, the latter character of
course prevailed. It was with no
sense of hypocrisy that after five
minutes of stumbling common
places and wretched self-con-
scious avoidance of the subject of
Esther's death, he suddenly aban-
doned the pretense and fell at her
feet, to cry in heart-rending tones,
ooh, Alma, Alma, I'm so miser-
able. Be kind to me, my dear. l
think I'm going out of my mind"
She was inevitably much moved;
she took him in her arms, stroked
his hair, soothed him with little
whispers and gestures. There,
Tim, dear, be brave. Don't cry,
dear, it'll be better one day. I'll
do all 1 can for you"
He looked up at her at last, with
a ghost of a smile on his tear
stained face. you're wonderful,
Alma. I think you really under
stand. don't know what made
me behave so stupidity; you're the
only one 1 could do it with. .
You know, it may sound funny,
but I'm not trying to make love to
you. remember, when [ was
very small, there was a puppy l
had, and it was run over by a car
rage. I was heartbroken, until !
went to my mother, and then she
held me and consoled me, and
seemed to reconcile everything,
even world in which puppies were
run over by carriages. i. :. should
have come to you sooner. I know
now it's mothering want to
heal me-"
He sat up, and presently began
to talk with more control. GIVE
been trying to keep away from
YOU, of course. 1t seemed indie
cent, things being as they are, tc
seek you out. You know, I've al
most been wishing you were ole
and plain, then it would have
seemed possible, coming to you fol-
help. It's not been a question Of
what people would think or say
it's a matter Of personal loyalty
Not to do anything which woule
make Esther unhappy, if by any
chance she is somewhere where she
can know and feel the same
as on earth.
"Now I see I've been letting
loyalty blind me, that I've beer
doing Esther an injustice. She
would understand. too, she wasn''
stupid and jealous. -. I've go
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-10-13
READ THIS FIRST:

Tim Kennedy graduated into homi-
eide from. the school of armchair MUIR
dererS With q lucrative dental prac-
tice and an enviable social position in a
small town near London. Tim. at mid
die age, feels happy and secure. Then
Esther is run down by a truck. return
ing home week later a physical
wreck. with all her former beauty
Shattered. Tim loses all interest in his
wife and falls madly in love with Alma
Shepherd. a widow. Finally he decides
that Esther must die. The next scene
is the coroner's inquest. Kennedy and
fled how Esther met her death by a
fall from her bedroom window in
the middle of the night.
NOW GO ON WITH TUE STORY:
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-10-13

The largest antitrust case since
the famous Standard Oil case OF
years ago has~gotten under way
at Madison, Wis, before Federal
Judge Patrick T. Stone, above
Eighteen major oil companies, SIX
subsidiary oil companies, three
trade publications and 46 indivlo-
uals are charged with conspiracy
to fix gasoline prices in violation
Of the Sherman antitrust acC
Indictments were returned on
July %, 1886, by a special federai
grand jury in Madison.
Central Press
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-10-13
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Kosher butcher shop proprietor
Max Feldman, one of the 4,5O0 in
New York City who have gone on
strike, explains why he has shut
down shop in protest against the
high price of meat. Since kosher
shops control at least half of the
New York retail market, the strike
nay deprive the whole city of fresh.
killed beef.
Central Presal
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-10-13
Wife PreserverS

II You are preparing sweet pO r
tatoes in a casserole, top ilC
with CHARTERED marshma Slne"rs
after they are done but oel1 ths
serving. Put the dish under To to
broiler for few moments
brown the marshmallows-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-21
Playground Activities
TOWN PLOT

TOWN PLOT
 An active schedule has been ar. ranged by supervisors at the Town Plot location for the remainder of the week and announcement has also been made htat tenative plans have been formulated in connection with a minstrel show to be given during August.
 Tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock a doll show and a horseshoe tour nament will constitute the main &C., tivities for the evening. Several boys have entered the tournament to date any any number of young girls has expressed desire to show of their dolls.
 Members of the girls volley ball team will hold practice session this evening at TOO o'clock in pre- paEation for its first league game on Friday evening.
 Friday morning group of chil- dren from the playground will visit the children museum at Mattatuck Historical society building under the direction of one of the supervisors.
 In the softball league a game will be played tomorrow evening between the Duces and the Giants. Practice for this contest has been going on for this game for several days.
 FULTON PARK
 Prizes for the largest, smallest, most unusual and the best dressed dolls will be given out tomorrow afternoon at Fulton Park playground when some fifty little girls will ex- hibit their favorite dolls. Judges for the contest will be Francis Pelletier, Joseph Murphy and Mary Dillon.
 The Waterville playground volley ball team handed the Fulton outfit defeat last evening but the match went to three games. Waterville won the first game by the incredible score of IS to 1 and dropped the second IS to 5. The last game went to Waterville IS to 10.
 From 9 o'clock in the morning un- til noon on Friday the airplane mod cling class at Fulton will meet for its regular weekly session The mem- bers of this class have done excel- lent work so far this year.
 Madelyn Robb and Mary Dillon, directors of the Fulton park glee club, have announced the names of the boys and girls who will take part in the joint concert to be given with the Hamilton club on Thursday eve ming at 7:30 o'clock on the pavilion steps.
 The complete list is as follows Joseph Byrne, Francis Byrne. Dick Carey, Joseph Marinara, Joseph olsen, Ruth Dalquist, Ruth Straw, Lillian Briglia, Robert Briglia, Rita Shea, Helen Richmond, Edna Rich mond, Eleanor Welch, Barbara spring, Daniel Blacher, John Math- ews, Dorothy LaPlante, Anna Assif, Joan Delandrea'i, Ella Ruby, James Welch. The Fulton park glee club is directed by Madelyn Robb and Mary Dillon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-21
"Warner's' Brossieres Regularly $l
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Of a fine quality broadcloth and lace-waistline style brassieres- by this well known maker!
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-21
UNUSUAL SALES |EvENT PLANNED.
Larson Furniture Coz in Process of ReOrganiza-
 ton; Public Invited

The A, M. Larson Furniture Com- parly is conducting st0rewide sales event. For obvious reasons, a re0r- ganizatiosa of the firm has become necessary, hence 1t follows that the event is known as q Reorganization Sale.
 A unique feature of this promotion Is the fact that no 'sale" naerchaTi- disc has been brought in; rather, the usual quality of larscn's reg tilar" all-year round, staple iner- chandise hes been marked down radically. It is to be remembered that LaHsefl's features such lines as Simmons beds and mattresses, Glen wood ranges, Frigidaife, General Electric Washers, Conant and Ball maple furniture, Mayflcwey Uphol- stery Goods, and many other fam otis and nationally known products.
 Though the firm will be reorgan- ized, with Wilbur Larson assuming the responsibilities of active man agement, the personnel of the illsti- tuition remains unchanged. Un- changed also, Is the policy of the firm in their relationship with the public, and the quality of merchala- disc 1t will continue to display.
 When interviewed, Mir. Larson is quoted as saying, "This sale should be, by far the greatest event in our history. Though we are not offer ing any crowd attracting, cheap specials, I feel confident that folks who want fine furniture will appfe- ciate real mark-downs on quality merchandise"
 we have engaged additional clerks for the duration of this event, the better to serve you. Whether you muy or not, you are welcome, and you may be assured of being courteously received at all times"
 An interesting feature of the store
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-21
Housewares

wv W Ss SS
 O'CEDAR MOPS-Triangle style of fine quality cotton EnA yarns-reg. 59c. ....... OVN IRON FRYING PAN-No. 8 size with polished interior Enn reg. 69c. ...........O OVN "WEAR-EvER" SAUCE PAN 11a at. size Enn reg. COG. 0c........... VVN CLOTHESLINE-Of fine quality cotton yarn-14 yards EAn reg. 64c-at. ....... OVN TABLEWARE - Ovenproof- in- cluding 3 piece bowl sets, cas- serole, pie plates and EnA open bakers-reg. $1. OVN JAPANWARE-Odd lot-scratch- ed or dented Japanware-some canister sets, stepon-cans = cake and board cover sets = values to $1.50- EnA to close-out. ........ OVN CLOTHES BASKETS -Of fine quality willow Enn reg. 79c. ............O OVN "NO-MAR" TABLE MATS To protect table top from heat set of 4 small size EnA reg. 59c. ............... OVO HALLS MIXING BOWL SET Guaranteed oven-proof - sub- standards of $l grade EnN -Set ........... VV~ s-PC. REFRIGERATION SETS -Of amber color Enn glass-reg. 59c x. OVO vITRIFIED CHINA TEA SETS -substandards of the Hall vit- rified china pots RAA 6 cup size-reg. 7sc :. OVC
 -Thi9d Floor
 ToPpettes end
 Vestees
 Lace, organdy and silk EAn reg. $l.OO .............. OVN
 Soshes
 silk crepe and taftsta -nlaip or stripes Emm reg. sl.0O ............ @W0
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-21

is the Colonial Cottage" This is, for all practical purposes, a com- pletely furnished cottage of five rooms, a sun-parlor, and a break fast nook. It ise designed to show the buying public just exactly how a suite of furniture vii lappear in ones home.
 Literally hundreds of people have visited this cottage in the past few years. It is open for your inspection now, and cordial and heartfelt ir,- vitation is hereby extended to you to come in and inspect Larson's Colonial Cottage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-21
BOYS CLUB HOLD
 MEET FOR MEMBERS

Starting at 10 o'clock this morn ing @ large group of Boys club members from all divisions of the club took part in an all-day swim ming meet at the Boys club pool. The events consisted of individual racing. relay racing and diving. The schedule follows: 10 until Il o'clock, Cubs; 2 until 3 o'clock, juniors: 3 until 4 o'clock, intermediates; and 1 until s o'clock, midgets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-21
POSTMASTERS PLAN WEST HAVEN OUTING

Postmaster Charles A. Babin of Waterbury, and five other postmas- ters in the state, have been named o the executive committee in lharge of the annual outing of the tostInasteFs' association at West Ha- Nn August 21. Postlnaster Albert walsh Of Danbury is chairman of she committee. About iGO members are expected at the affair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-21

Council stated today that the estab- nshnnent of the closed shop insofar as common laborers and bod carriers are concerned in building projects was their major victory.
 Return To Work
 Approximately 200 bod carriers and common labprers, and less than 100 carpenters and rnasOns who were idle because of the strike re- turned to their jobs this morning. Other terms of settlement give the workers a flat rate of 65 cents an hour for both bod carriers and cofn- mon laborers; a 40-hour week for bod carriers; a 44-heur week for common laberers; and time and a half for each, for all time over the maximum.
 Recognition
 Prior to yesterdays meeting the contractors had not recognized the bod carriers union as an affiliate of the Building Trades council, but that recognition is now established. Henceforth no bod carrier or corn- mon laborer will be hired unless he is a member of the union. The union had demanded 65 cents an hour for common laborers and 70 cents an hour for bod carriers, but comprok missed for the fiat rate of 65 cents an hour for both.
 Those attending the meeting yes- terday were Edward F. Mraz, pres- ident of the Builders exchange; Thomas F. Moran, Jr, secretary; Rocco Polomba and John Daddona, representing the bod carriers union, Thomas Quinn, representing the carpenters union and James Me- Carthy the brickleyers' union.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-21
WILLIAM J. ST. JOHN
 SEEKS PROMOTION

An examining board has ordered Sergt. William J. St. John, Go. F, l02nd Infantry, Connecticut Ma tional Guard, to appear for ques- tioning regarding his application for a second lieutenant Members of the board are: Col. Lewis L. Field, Col. Charles w. Comfort, Jr. and Major Lawrence A. Quinn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-21
Settlement Made In ! Hod Carriers Strike
Building Activities Here Return to Normal When
 Agreement Is Reached at Conference

Building activities resumed their normal conditions today. following settlement yesterday afternoon of the hod carriers and common laborerS strike which had crippled construction work in this city since last Friday
 Settlement was made by compromise of workers and victory for the workers Leaders of the Building Trades
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-21
Mems Weor

SMALL LOT-MEN'S SHIRTS Slightly soiled and mussed-- mostly in white-and collar attached style EnA to closeout at .. OVV MEMS SHORTS-Full cut and roomy, with side Q for Enn elastic inserts O eDVV (Shirts to go with shorts
 3 for 50c)
 SUMMER TIES-Hand tailored attractive Q for EMn patterns .O ObVN MEMS POLO SHIRTS-Pastel colors-short sleeves EnA light weight materials ebVW HOSIERY-Silk and rayon mix tures-light and dark shades summer 0 prs. EMA patterns ......S DUG MEMS SWIM TRUNKS All wool-navy only EAA reg. 79c and $1.19 ... OVV
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-21
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PAINTS

HORNITE ENAMEL
 Covers in one coat-dries quick lyl A durable finish for furni- ture. Choice of 9 col- Enn ors.Reg. roc pint, at pt. eDVV
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-21
Boys Weor
Girls. Weor

SuuhS@ G0E
 SHEER SUMMER DRESSES Organdy, dimitieS and sheer prints-with fancy collars and ruffles-light pastel shades sizes ' to IA EMA PLAY SUITS-For girls 2 to IA assorted styles-2rinted fab- rics also print and plain color combinations-halter EnA and sun-back styles :. eHVC
 Second Floor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-21

SPAR VARNISH
 Waterproof and very durable. Sold with money back guaran- tee. Reg. 85c quart, EnM at quart ... ............ OVO
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-21
Summer Gloves

BENGALINE GLOVES = Wash- able-in white with wrist strap or buckle trim-also plain slipons- Q prs. EAn reg. 59c pair A OVO COOL SUMME FRY MESH GLOVES - White only-with flare cuff of organdy or mesh wash easily 9 prs. EAn all sizes .. @ OVV
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-21
Domestics at soc

CANNON" PILLOW CASES - Sizes 42x35-reg. 35c-guaran- t.ees,, teed 4 years 2 for S0C FRUIT OF THE LOOM" SHEETS - Sizes 81x108-first SIauciSa-Ires SieaoSed"reg. sl.7s $1.SO "PEQUoT" PILLOW CASES - Sizes 45x36 and 42x36-hem- stitched EAn reg. 59c-each. ...... OVN PILLOW TICKS - Plain colors ano stripes - featherproof - reg. @ for Enn WILDWOOD" PILLOW CASES 45x36 and 42x36-"run of the mill' lot of Truth cases-slight spots-reg. 9 for E0n s5c each. A OUC MATTRESS PADS-Size 54x76- full size with hand tufted pat terms in colors- CA En reg. $1.75 ........ @1eOV PATCHWORK QUILTS - Size 8ox84-with attractive patterns in variety of O0 En colors-reg. $2.95 @AsCV MATTRESS COVERS - al and twin sizes-of heavy quality Beautyrest style OA EM reg. $1.s5. ...... S1sOU COMFORT COVERS - Floral pat'sEns5 Fss' sl's5- S1.5O FRUIT OF THE LOOM" PILL LOW CASES = 45x381s and 42xS8h = hemstitched colored borders Enn CANDLEWICK AND COTTON BED SPREADS - Full and colors~reg. s2.s5 SZ.OU
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 "VANTINES" BATH SET Regular Enn V4sVU .....'''s''' '''''
 Pine Bath Oil
 Pine Bath Powder
 Pine Soap
 TAKAMINE TIFF FED ToosH EDUsHrs 6 for soc JERGEN'S S0AP--Large oval bars-delight- R for EAn fsl fragrance M OVN
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-29
! POLICE FACE
TRIAL BOARD

Policemen H. E. Caranfa and
r. E. Lee, attached to the Traffic
Division, were under suspension
today pending their appearances
before a Police Trial Board on
three charges, growing out of a
complaint lodged by Superintend-
ent of Schools Frank E. Ballou,
who alleges they shot through a
schoolhouse window, frightening
the teacher and pupils"
The alleged incident occurred
recently during the pursuit of a
trio Of men police suspected of
having stolen a car. During the
chase, shots were fired, the re.
port charges, one of the slugs
crashing through a window in the
Bell School, Second Street between
D and E Streets Southwest, i'm
bedding itself in the wall.
Each policeman is charged
with failure to report a shooting.
endangering the lives of citizens
and making false statements to a
superior officer.