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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-03

Kapian Brothers of 3S7.S9 East Main street, local distributors for c wide assortment of nationally ad- vertised autoinotlve parts, tools and accessories, concluded the observ- ance of their 18th anniversary aS 0 Waterbury establishment with an attractive display of merchandise exhibited In the colonial room of Hotel Elton last evening. The dis- play was also seen on the night pre-. vious. Hundreds visited the exhibit on both occasions, particularly au. tcmobile dealers, service station op- orators, and attendants, garage owners, employees, and truck fleet ex- ecutives.
 During the progress of the pro- gram both nights it was pointed out that Kaplan Brothers have been ex. banding In business during the pc. riod of their existence in Water. bury. The establishment was found. cd in Q small store on North Main street by George and Louis Kaplan. The attendance at the display was impressed, as will the general pub. lie, to learn that the store has grown In proportion with the most out- standing associate business firms in the country. Kaplan Brothers now operate two branch stores, at 66 South Main street, Torrington, and GAS Main street, Winsted.
 The local firm operates It's own workshop were many automotive op. erationS can Do performed within Q short period of time. John ?. Holi- han, supervisor of the electrical di. vision of tho workshop where 2b people are employer, stated that op- erations for which the firm is well known are the installation and rec pair of electrical service, cylinder re. boring, reflector resilyering, rebuild Ing and exchange, rebuilding and repair of clutch mechanism. hnish- ing of pistonS, pin fitting, rebabbit. Ing of connecting rods, valve refac. ing, sleeve installation, brake drum refacing, brake refining, and many
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-03
DUKE, DUCHESS
 ITINERARY HERE. RI
Tentative, Partial Plan Is Made Known By SpOkes.
 man for Duke

New York, Nov. 3-(up)-- A ten- tative and partial itinerary for the Duke and Duchess of Windsor's American tour was announced today by the spokesman for the former king of Great Britain who said the party would visit iruustrial plants in the Mohawk Valley and inspect textile plants in the south. The spokesman was unable to list defin- Ito cities in which the duke and duchess would stop but said that the rough plans for the first three weeks of the tour would be as follows: The duke and duchess will arrive in New York on the Bremen Nov. II and probably will go to Washington by train that evening. The next day they will be dinner guests at the British embassy and during the af- tcrnoon of Nov. l2 will inspect the 0reenbelt resettlement project out side Washington. That evening the duke will broadcast from the capital.
 Return to New York
 He and the duchess plan to return to New York on Nov. l3, spending two or three days there. Then they will leave for upstate New York to inspect industry in the Mohawk Valley. Possible stops on that tour, which will consume two or three days, are Schenectady, Amsterdam, and Utica.
 The duke and duchess then plan to return to Washington and start tour of the south that probably will last 10 days. The spokesman said the duke was particularly eager to 90 through textile mills in such manufacturing states as North Caro- lina and Tennessee.
 From there the route will go vest ward but no plans have been made beyond the southern tour, the spokesman said. It also Is uncertain whether the duke and duchess will have a special train or will travel in Q private car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-03
NEWSPA APER IS
 SHUT BY STRIKE
Wilkes.Barre Record Has Decided to Stop Pub.
 fishing Indefinitely

Wnkes- Barre, Pa., Nov S.--tUp) Publication of the Wilkes-Barrc Record, only morning newspaper published rere, was suspended "in- definitely" today as result of Q strike of 70 editorial employees, members of the American Newspa- per Guild. The strike began last night. Printers, pressinen and stereotypers, members of the Typo graphical, Stereotypers' and Press mems Unions, American Federation of Labor affiliates, refused to cross the picket lines when they reported for work at Q p. m.
 Alter Four Newspapers
 Stanley A. Kupstas, president of the Wilkes-Barre chapter of the Guild, a Committee for Industrial Organization affiliate, said the strike was called to force publish CTS of the four newspapers in the city to meet Guild demands. Kup- stas said the walkout was called after the four publishers had of- fered their employees 0 company union" contract. This contract. he said, would have kept out about half of the employees with excep. titEs, and would have classified as executives" all employees caring o26 or more e week.
 No Wage Minlmums
 The publishers set no wage inini-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-03
HENRY ". COHEN
 SENT TO PRISON

New Haven, Conn.,. Nov. 3--tUP) Convicted of having transported stolen securities in interstate corn- merce, Henry M. Cohen, 8, New York city, was to Do taken to fed. erai penitentiary at LewiSburg, Pa., today to serve Q two and one.half years sentence.
 A fine of Si000 also was imposed by U. s. District Court Judge Car roll 0. HinckS who passed sentenced after Q jury deliberated more than two hours late yesterday.
 The government charged that Cohen transported tho securities from New York to Hartford where he sold them to Harry E. Price and George D. Brott, former treasurer of the East Hampton Bank & Trust O., testified they were used as col- lateral for fraudulent loans. Brott and Price. similarly accused, plead- cd guilty and are awaiting sentence.
 Cohen denied that he had of- fered to hold up the bank and re. cover the securities, as charged by Brott. Tn turn, he said. Brott had asked him to burn the Center Grill at Hartford, owned by the former bank official. so that he might col- lect insurance and straighten out his bank difficulties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-03
Full Weather Report

Boston, Nov. 3--tuP) --,Weather foceBAsti
 Rhode Island and Mnasa ohuaattB --.FAir tonight and ThurHdaY. Colder tonight. Slowly rlging temperature Thursday afternoon, aa.f
 Connecticut --Falr tonight a Il q ThurHdRy. Colder tonight, Slowly rising temperature Thursday after. noon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-03
Men Wanted! Openings Now Avail. able in Civic Thea. tres Next Pro-
 duction, ''Boy
 Meets Girl"
Men wantAdl

Men wantedl
 But not for work on re-can. wasting Waterbury's voting ma chimes, nor yet to stack way the park departments equipment for the winter.
 The Civic Theater of Water bury will conduct tryouts tonight, tomorrow and Friday at 8 o'clock In the evening at Chamber of Commerce hall, Field street, for the cast of the next production, that comedy hit of Q recent sea- son, Boy Meets Girl"
 James Furness, director, re. marked last night that a number of men are needed to complete the cast and expressed the hope that from the applicants at the tryout some actors of ability will be found, men, of course.
 Headquarters of the theater will be announced next week, 1t is ex- pected. Meanwhile, the show goes on with tryouts for the next pro- duction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-03
INDIANS ARE
 TALK SUBJECT
John Zwich Addresses Naturalist Club-NeW
 Members Admitted

Connecticut Indians of the eight tribes dwelling within the original territory when white settlers ar. rived were inferior to Plains In. dians in their ciyxiligation but su. perior to some eastern tribes. John zwick of Waterbury, told members of the Waterbury Naturalist club at Q meeting at Mattatuck Historical society rooms fast night He offered numerous Indian relies of his coi- lection for inspection by the mem. bers.
 New members of tho club were accepted last night AS follows: A. n. Moredoc. 1T, 3. Dredoing, Miss Hel- on Brickis, Miss Catherine P. Han. lon, Miss Helen c. Hanlon, Miss Grace V. Hanlon, Miss Ellen Hunt, Miss Helen M. Seoyill, Miss l.. Dor. othy Carroll and Miss Ida Reyinond Two names were proposed for mem. bership, The next meeting will be held Nov. i6, and Walter P. Greer, will speak on Trees of connecti- cut"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-03

nuns, according U Kupstas. Max!-
 mum wages for those with more than two years experience were Si6, with c top maximum, after five years experience, at GAO per week,
 he said. The Records General Manager, L. J. Van Laeys, said the paper was not concerned with the of publishing "either to-. day or tomorrow" "A far greater issue-the freedom of the press--!s at stake," he said. Van Laeys said the demands of the strikers includ- ed wage increases as high as 100 per cent and Q Guild shop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-03
TWO NON-SUPPORT
 CASES CONTINUED
Chas. Chaney Faces Court Friday on Breach of
 Peace Allegation

Charles Chaney, 2, of 4Si North Main street. was given R eontinu- ance to November D, when ar- raigned in city court today on c charge of breach of the peace.
 William R. Coulter, 2i, of i30 South Main street, charged with non.support was given c continu- ance to November 6.
 George W. Nedl, 40. Of 2i2 Mans- field avenue, charged with viola ton of the rules of tho road, was granted . continuance to Novem- Der 8.
 William samoulis, B2, Of Davir street. Oakyilie. charged with non- support, was given . continuance to November 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-03
THOMASTON BOY
 WILL JOIN NAVY

Chester s. Mitkowski, of Chapel street, Thomaston, received notice today to report to the United States Naval Training base at Newport, R. I. after his enlistment at the local recruiting office. Mitkowski who has been accepted after passing the re- quired examination. After complete Ing threo months of training he will be assigned to sea duty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-03
Shoeshne Boy! Let Me See Your Badge Shoeshine Boy

where Walter Unikas, 40, Of shef- field street, confessed driver of the hit-and-run car which killed Mic chael Balcunas, had been employed. He was arrested there Monday night.
 Arraigned in city court today, Stankevicius was given continu. ance to November II on the charge. The officers confiscated 0 quart bottle of whiskey which was concealed behind the bar of the tavern. The accused maintains Q permit which only allows the sale of beer, according to the police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-03

cense. Each applicant must be acc companied by his parent, guardian or next friend, and he must have his birth certificate.
 Miss Kathleen Crowley, juvenile probation ofilcer, will have charge of the licensing and regulation of the shine boys. Under the terms of a recently passed city ordinance, Q license is required to patrol the streets as . bootblack. Strict reg ulations pertaining to the manner. ism of Q bootblack are also con" tained In the ordinance.
 Applications must be signed prop erly, and then Q recommendation must be received from the principal of ttN school attended by the Ap. plicant before the permit will be is. sued. A badge will also be issued to the licensee, and the number on that badge will correspond with c mum. Der to be painted on the shoe.shine's box. .t .,l
 There will be no charge for the H. cense but the bedge will cost about IS cents, according to Police Supt, William J. Roach. The badge will be worn at all times by the boy to whom 1t is issued.
 Tn reason for delay in the issu. ance of licenses was brought about by the summer recess, of schools, and the inahiliyt of ofiicials to ob- tain recommendations as to appli- cants from school ofacialS. It Is felt that by this time the principal of Q school should be acquainted with the pupils, and should know of his char. acteristics.
 Tn order to retain his license, Q shoe -shine boy will be required to live up to special regulations as pros vided for In the ordinance. Any In. fraction of these regulations will re' suit in the suspension of his license,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-03
MAY END STRIKE

New Haven, Conn.,, Nov. 3.-(UP) A union-management conference was to be held today in efforts tv Aettle a strike of 76 employees of two nAajor fur shops.
 Ntrikers demanded a 25 per cent wage increase. a SS-hour week, and union recognition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-03
CORNER TAVERN
 LOSES WHISKEY
Vice.Squad Raid Bank Street Site, Arrest
 ChaS. StankeviCius

Ofncers Patrick Hobart and Er- nest Pakul of the vice squad last night raided the Corner Tavern, at 77l Bank street, and arrested the permittee, Charles Stankevicius g, who resides ct 9 Charles street. on a charge of violation of the liquor laws.
 The Corner Tavern is the place
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-03
Bootblaclxs To Be Licensed, Assigned
 To Districts Soon
Police Almost Ready With Details for City Regulation; Miss Kathleen Crowley to Have Charge of Details;
 Badges Sell for Fifteen Cents

Hootblack who almost daily accost the pedestrian of this city with the salutation, "shine MistarS" will soon be properly licensed and assigned to Q regular district, it was learned ct police headquarters today. fo
 All boys who in the future wish to ply their trade about the city streets must appear ct police head- quarters Saturday morning ct 10 O. slock, and seek application for H.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-03
BANKER IS DEAD

Ansonia, Conn, Nov. 3.--(UP) -- Frederick D. Hotchkiss, 6e, vice. president, secretary and treasurer Of Ansonia Savings bank, died late yesterday after being stricken with . cerebral hemorrhage.
The Washington times., 1937-12-10
CAPT. (. J. dorm
At 73 IN
NAVAL HOSPITAL
Served on Lancaster
In Spanish War

Death claimed another dis
tinguished Naval officer in Capt.
E. J. Dorm, U. S. N, retired, who
died this morning at 10 o'clock,
in the Naval Hospital here. He
was 73.
A native of Potisie, Wis, Cap
tain Dorm was appointed to the
Naval Academy in 1870.
RETIRED IN 1908
During the Spanish-American
War he was executive officer of
the U. S. S. Lancaster, and also
served with the Asiatic Fleet dur
ing the Philippine Insurrection
He retired with the commission
of ranking captain in 1905.
Recalled to active duty, two
years later, Captain Dorm was
appointed governor of Guam in
1907, and later was assigned to
special duty at the Boston Navy
Yard and the New Orleans Navy
Yard.
WIDOW SURVIVES
During the World War he was
detailed at the Navy Department
here, assigned to special duty
with the Naval Relief Society.
He made his home at the High
lands Apartments. His widow,
Mrs. Syble Dorm, survives.
The Washington times., 1937-12-10
Red Cross Ends
Service Parley

A two-day conference on the
increased service which may be
afforded by the American Red
Cross through volunteer workers
in the 3,700 chapters, was brought
to a close today at the organi-
zation's headquarters.
The sessions were sponsored by
the national committee on volun-
teer service, of which Miss Mable
T. Boardman is secretary. Among
the prominent women who at
tended were: Mrs. william How
ard Taft. Mrs. John Allen Dough-
erty, Mrs. c. G. Edgar, Mrs. Cary
T. Grayson and Miss Olivia Stokes.
The Washington times., 1937-12-10
{. J. BURLINGTON
DIES IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO, Dec. 10.-Eugene J..
Burlington, widely known figure
in the steel industry, died here in
the Presbyterian Hospital yester-
day following an operation. He
was "a years old.
Born in Virginia, Mr.. Buffing-
ton established a wire nail COM
pany in Kentucky in 1884 and
later became head of the Illinois
Steel Company, serving as presi-
dent "a years until his retirement
in 1882.
Two years ago he gave 500, 900
to Vanderbilt University to estab-
lish scholarships and endow a
school Of religion in memory Of his
wife. He is survived by two daugh-
ters, a brother and a sister.
The Washington times., 1937-12-10
Mrs. RummeI,
Morse Kin.
Dead

PARIS, Dec. 1O.-Mrs. Leila
Morse Rummel, daughter of Sam
uel F. B. Morse. inventor of the
telegraph, died here yesterday in
the American Hospital. She was
81 years old.
Mrs. Rummel had lived in
France for the past 20 years, and
in 1884 was decorated with the
Legion Of Honor. Her last visit
to the United States was in 1890,
when she attended exercises in
honor Of her father.
She is survived by two sons, Wal
ter Rummel, noted pianist and
composer, and Frank Morse Rum.
mel, painter.
Educated in New York. Mrs.
Rummel first visited France with
her father in the days of the
French Empire, and was presented
at the court of Emperor Napoleon
III when she was Is.
The Washington times., 1937-12-10
William E. Taylor,
Can Official. Dies

CHICAGO, Dec. 10 G.N.S0.
Seized with heart attack as he
addressed 100 statesmen of his com
pany, William E. Taylor, SO, of
New York. vice president of the
American Can Company, was dead
today. In a futile effort to save his
life, Taylor was rushed from the
Chicago Athletic Club, where he
was attending a sales conference,
to st. Luke's Hospital, and placed
in an "iron lung" but he died soon
after.
The Washington times., 1937-12-10
McKelvy, Oil Head,
Is Buried Today

NEW YORK, Dec. 10.-Funeral
services for Robert McKelvy, vice
president and director of the Tide
water Oil Company, will be held
late today at the Brick Presby-
terian Church. Mr.. McKelvy died
at his home here yesterday after
an illness of several months.
Born in TituSville, Pa, in 1875,
Mr.. McKelvy was a graduate of
Princeton University, where he
was president of the class of 1898.
After graduation he entered the
oil industry and has been promi-
nent in it since. that time.
The Washington times., 1937-12-10
BorthoIme
Transit EmpLOye
Is Dead at 81

Requiem mass for William Bar
tholme, 81, lifelong resident of the
District, who died yesterday, will
be celebrated Monday morning at
9 o'clock at the Church of Our
Lady of Victory, Conduit Road
Northwest. Rev. James E. Cow
hig will officiate. Burial will be
in Mt. Olivet Cemetry.
Mr.. Bartholme was educated at
st. Joseph's Parochial School. He
was an employe of the Capital
Transit Company for % years,
and was active in the Holy Name
Society of Washington.
He is survived by his widow,
Mrs. Annie Bartholme; a daugh-
ter, Mrs. Mary Croft, and a son,
Bernard Bartholme.
The Washington times., 1937-12-10

-
The Most Rev. Michael ]. Cur
ley, archbishop of Baltimore, will
pontificate the mass assisted by
the Rev. DR.. Adolph A. VaSchalde,
reason, and the Rev. William j.
Lonergan, ,Subdeacon. Other priests
participating in the solemn cere-
mony include the Rev. DR.. Mich
olas A. Weber and the Rec. DR..
Edward A. Rocker. The Rt. Rev.
Msgr. Joseph Corrigan, rector of
Catholic University, will deliver
the eulogy.
C. U. MOCRNS DEATH
DR.. Butin, Observation-Disclosures
priest and scholar, and for 25
years professor at Catholic Uni
verSity, will be buried in Mt. Oil
vet Cemetery. Today, his body
lies in state at the MariSt College.
Preceding the mass tomorrow
morning, the office of the dead
will be recited when his body is
brought to the Shrine.
Father Carrigan yesterday de-
clared Catholic University mourns
the death of one of her ableSt
scholars. He said:
In many parts of the world
there is also grieving for this
gracious and devoted servant
of learning.
For 80 years as student, in
Structor and since 1928, full pro-
feSSor, DR.. Butin'S life has been
The Washington times., 1937-12-10

lived in the intimote atmosphere
of his monastery and the library
and museum of Catholic Univer.
Sity.
"He has spent his life here in
work which has redounded to
the prestige of the university.
His simple kindness, the out
ward expression of a very holy
life, won all who came in con-
tact with him. This number
was limited by his own retiring
disposition, but his erudite
articles in many languages made
him known to the learned world
everywhere.
MEMORY A HERITAGE
"As president of the American
committee, his extraordinary dill
gence gave him a major part in
the work of the Corpus Scrip
forum Christianorum Orien-
talium. In that work alone, over
$50 volumes issued from the Uni
VerSitieS of Louvain and Paris
and this university has suffered
a great loss, and his memory at
once becomes a precious heri-
tage."
DR.. Butin is survived by one
sister, Mother Mary Marie
Ephraim, in charge of the civil
hospital at BaStia, Corsica.
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moned and when he arrived few
minutes later, he pronounced the
boy dead of a heart attack.
Funeral services were held to,
day at the Reuben Pumphrey
funeral home, Bethesda, Md.
Burial was in Washington Memo
rial Park.
The Washington times., 1937-12-10
Building Permits

Applications December .:
Mary P. Davidson, 323S st. n. w,
repairs, $1,000.
Mary P. Davidson. 1898 R St. N. W.,
shop, $1,000
Frank Ford. 4215 Grant st. N. E..
addition, $2S5.
Foote St. N. s.. church, $40, 900.
Winfield Preston, Inc. 5519 Twenty
eighth st. N. W., dwelling. $4,000.
Thomas F. Jones' 5O5s Lowell St.
N W., dwelling, $4,000.
ington Pl. N. w. dwellings, $4,000.
The Washington times., 1937-12-10
Albert G. Brooke
Dies in Automobile

Victim of a heart attack while a
passenger in an automobile op-
Grated by James ]. Klock, of Seat
Pleasant, Md, Albert G. Brooke,
SO, superintendent of the District
Of Columbia Ash Collection Serv-
ice, was pronounced dead at Sib-
ley Hospital late yesterday. Klock
said Brooke complained of a
severe pain in his chest and
then collapsed. Physicians stated
death was due to natural causes.
Brooke lived at 1906 Twelfth st.
N. w,
The Washington times., 1937-12-10
E. J. Burlington,
Steel Man, Is Dead

CHICAGO. Dec. 10 (C.T.P.SJ.
Eugene j. Burlington, Evanston,
former president of the Illinois
Steel Company, died yesterday
after an operation nj the Presby-
terian Hospital. He was IA years
old. He served for "a years as head
Of Illinois Steel, now a part of the
Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corporation.
He was graduated from Wander
bilt University, of which for many
years he has been a trustee.
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IN MEMORIAM

BERRY, EMORY En- loving remenl-
brance of our father. EMORY E.
BERRY. who passed away seven years ago
today. December 10. 1880.
One by one they go before us,
They are fading like the dew,
But we know they're watching o'er us.
They, the good, the fair. the true.
They are waiting for us only.
Where no pain can ever mar,
Dear ones who left us lonely
Watch us through the gates aiar;
There q father. there a mother,
Gone within those gates aiar.
EVELYN EVERHART. CHARLES E.
BERRY and Grandchildren.
The Washington times., 1937-12-10

The boy was at the drug store
with his mother following a visit
to the office of DR.. William A.
Shannon, child specialist. While
waiting for a prescription, the
child fell. DR.. Shannon was sum-
The Washington times., 1937-12-10
DR.. W. A. HOIcOmb
Dies at Rochester

ROCHESTER, N. Y, Dec. 10.
DR.. Winfield A. Holcomb, former
principal of Geneseo State Nor.
NAL School and former chief of
the Bureau of Teacher Certifica-
tion Of the State Department of
Education, died here yesterday
after a long illness. He was IS
years old.
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MRS. QUICGLE'S
FU n E RAJ SET
FOR TOMORROW
Long Active in D. A. R.,
Other Women's Clubs

Funeral services for Mrs. Ella
Quiggle, 70, widow of the Hon.
James C. Quiggle, former Amer
ican Consul at st. Thomas and
Collingswood, Ontario during Pres
ident Clevelands administration,
will be conducted tomorrow at the
Gawler and Son funeral chapel,
1850 Pennsylvania Ave. N. w., at
2 o'clock. Rev. DR.. Albert j. Nc
Carthy of the Presbyterian Church
of the Covenant, Eighteenth and
N Streets Northwest, will ofticiate.
Intermnet will be in Rock Creek
Cemetery.
KEYSTONE NATIVE
Born and reared in Pine, Pa,
Mrs. Quiggle received her primary
and secondary education there.
She attended college in Lock
haven, Pa.
Mrs. Quiggle came to Washing
ton over 20 years ago to make
her home with her two sons, al
though retaining a home in Nc
Elhatton, Pa. At the time of her
death, she had been living at the
st. Nicholas Apartments on Cali
fornia Street.
OLD FAMILY
Descendant of an old and dis
tinguiShed American family, she
was an active member of the
Daughters of the American Revo-
luton, Women's National Demo
cratic Club and a member of the
Covenant-FirSt Pres byterian a n
Church.
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs.
William F. Smith, of New York
city; Mrs. Charles Smith, of Ian
caster, N. Y; her daughter-in-law,
Mrs. James w. uiQggle; a grand
son, James Quiggle, and a nephew,
Col. Henry Wharton Shoemaker,
former Minister to Rumania.