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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-03-02
Death Of Year Old
Boy Recalled In Suit
Against City Today
ert-Attributes Fatal accident TO Improper
Marking Of Cross Walks

the estate Of his late seven year
old son, Robert James, Jr., against
the CITY Of Waterbury and BARLEY
Hall of Stepney, Conn.
Fatally Injured
Suit Is brought by the father OF
the youngster who was killed oc-
tober 4, 1896, while crossing East
Main street; near The corner of Mill
street. He vas struck and fatally
injured by the automobile driven by
BARLEY Hail Of Stepney, who has
been sIfanied co-defendant, who has
action. A finding issued shortly
after the fatality, by Coroner John
T. Monzani, released Hall from any
responsibility OF negligence In the
death of the boy.
This action which was drawn by
Attorney Francis Mcdonald, Is
unique in form, and is Of the vari-
ETY. seldom entered in, the courts. 1t
is realized that the municipality
cannot be acted against for failure
to properly carry out its RESPONSE
bilities as such, but it has been held
by courts that the city Is RESPONSE
BILE for damages caused through its
negligence in the. creation Of a
nuisance. It IL averred In the suit
that the failure to keep the lights
properly working, after having been
installed and used; and the obliter-
ated and blotted out cross-walks,
we're nuisances and dangerous to
pedestrians.
Included in the suit is a para
graph which quotes Superintendent
Of Police William ]. Roach's written
communication to the police COM
missioners, in which he stated that
the traffic control lights are worn
out and beyond repair, and that new
lights are essential. This commune
dispatched to the commissioners by
despatched to the commissioners by
Chief Roach July Is, 1886, more
than three months before the child
was. killed.
Not only local, but all attorneys
will no doubt be interested In the
trial Of this suit, for It bears tech
nicalities which arise only on rare
occasions. Whether the city actually
caused a nuisance by failure to keep
traff1c lights properly working, and
failure to plainly mark traffic cross
ings, will be the main question of
the suit. Hall is charged with negli-
gent operation of his automobile
in the complaint.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-03-02
BOUCHER FACES
BOROUGH JUDGE.
Waterbury Driver Given
Continuance on Motor
Vehicle Charge

Naugatuck, March 2.-The cases
of Camille Boucher of 80 Meadow
street, Waterbury, charged with Wo-
lation of the rules Of the road, and
Of Andrew s. Radwick of 80 Aetna
street, Naugatuck, arrested on an
overcrowded operator count, were
continued indefinitely in borough
court today. ''7@'f
The pair were in a motor vehicle
crash Saturday morning on the New
Haven road and their cases had
been continued until today from
Saturday. Atty. Herman Weisman
of Waterbury represented Boucher
and Attorney Henry Freeman Of
Naugatuck represented passengers
in the Radwick car. Judge Joseph
E. Talbot continued the cases as
he wished to examine personally
the scene Of the accident. Patrol
men Ostrom and Hanley made tile
arrests. Radwick pleaded guilty
to the charge against him but
Boucher entered a not guilty plea.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-03-02
Views q# CLUTCHES
ST. THOMAS,

The life Of Joyce Kilmer and; a
discussion Of his principal poems
were the main points Of q talk
given last night at a meeting Of
the st. Thomas Holy Name So
ciety In the church hall by George
Grady, a member Of the Wildly
high school faculty. More than
100 persons were in attendance at
the meeting. n *A.,
Vice. President Leo Conway pre-
sided at the meeting and an
nounced the appointment Of Ser
geant Bernard Burns as chairman
Of the committee arranging the
society's communion breakfast for
April 10. Others appointed to the
committee are Edward Coughlin,
Alfred Colgan, James Sullivan,
John White, Joseph Delaney, Tim
othy Carney, Michael Grc'''. Tim
othy Luddy and Martin Cream.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-03-02
WORKER KILLED
BY EXPLOSION

Chicago, March O. Cup One
worker was killed and eight others
were burned, three seriously, in a
boiler room explosion early today
at the South Chicago works of the
Carnegie-Illinois Steel corporation.
Rescuers fought gas fumes released
by the blast to reach the injured
men. All nine were removed to the
company hospital, where one died.
The three men in serious condition
were removed Immediately to the
Little Company Of Maryis hospital.
Five others received first aid treat
ment at the company hospital. The
entire works was shut down because
OF the explosion.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-03-02
ST. JOHNS

Rev. DR.. Richard Enrich Of st.
Johns Episcopal church spoke to
the members of the Bunker Hill
Mems League last evening on the
present situation In Germany UNI
der Hitler. More than sixty MEM
bers of the group were on hand
last night to hear the talk. Ar
rangemeEts were made last night
for league minstrel which will
be held on April 80. The league
members will also join the First
Baptist church league on March
10, at which time a member Of
the federal bureau Of investiga-
ton will address them. ~
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-03-02


Offering one Of the most at
tractive programs Of entertain
ment Waterbury has been priv
LEGGED to witness in years, the
committee in charge of the st.
Patrick's eve musicale Of st. Mar
garet's church announced today,
that among the guest artists Of
the evening would be the Ryan
brothers. To those familiar with
the best in local entertainment
circles the announcement that
the talented lads would contrib
ute to the dancing features Of the
evening indicates that every eff
fort is being made to obtain the
best, IA i.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-03-02

On a bet, Miss Lii Palmer. Aus
trian film actress, went into cages
at the London Zoo, hung pythops
around her neck, patted lions and
lion cubs, Jackie the chimpanzee,
and alligators, and seemed to make
a special hit with a group Of five
young Canadian bears,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-03-02

Waterways obsolete and defec-
tive traffic light. system" and the
city's failure, to keep crosswalks
properly marked, are two OF the alle-
cations If creation of nuisance that
are named today in a $4,000 civil
action filed in the superior court BY
Robert James, as administrator OF
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-03-02

Boston, March 2-CUP)-Weather
forecast:
Massachusetts - Fair tonight and
Wednesday,; slightly colder In
north portion tonight. Colder We'd
hesday, = n II hi
q Rhode Island = Fair tonight and
Wednesday. Colder Wednesday.
Connecticut -Fai r tonight and
Wednesday. Colder Wednesday,.
The. British navy :. has banned
smoking by drivers Of service motor
vehicles except on long journeys.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-03-02

For the first part Of the eve
ming, st. Margaret's choir, one
Of the most outstanding in the
Hartford diocese, will be heard in
light operate selections under the
direction of Professor John l..
Bonn. For the second part Swing
music" and modern dancing will
be featured under the direction
Of Joseph Lezotte.
The big event will be held In
Buckingham hall Tuesday eve
ming, March 18th. The list Of pa
irons and sponsors have been am
nounced in part and have already
stimulated citywide interest. The
affair is being held for the benefit
Of st. Margaret,S church.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-03-02
Youn' 9 j.. !. Mems st Tweed
moor" Suits and i opcoots
$3.50.
Same Price as Last Year
Some Good Fabrics =
Same Good Tailoring.
ESTABLISHED 1855

Attuned. tolthe style tempo ofthe
age these youthful Twesdmoor"
SITS and topeootsS right fresh off
\our toiIors' bench. oeeentuotet me
spirit Of youth :in their erIossic
scuIptured streomline huid9Iines.
ff:
There's q wealth Of choice worsted
and homespun fobEics that ore as
pleasing to the eye ;as the first
croeus Of Spring - there's style
distinction worked into these
clothes to stay - q tribute TO the
style artistry Of our toiIormen.
And despite the rising market in
good clothing we have kept the
price down to- 81. so an oehisye-
ment in Merchandising we're
Justly proud Of.
The Washington times., 1937-12-28
Shoots Niece
Girls Uncle Then
Tries to Kill Himself

ROME, N. Y. Dec. % UN.S) }.
Shot four times by her uncle, ac-
cording to police, Dorothy, Dixon,
10 year-old clerk in hosiery store
here, was in a serious condition
today.
The uncle, Louis D. McGuiness,
SS, also tried to shoot himself,
police said, but the bullet went
through his left thumb when an
other clerk seized his wrist.
McGuiness a grocer, and the
girl live at Westmoreland, near
here. He told police she had been
stalking about him" and had
'ruined his home" However. his
wife said there had been no diff
culties between her husband and
herself.
The Washington times., 1937-12-28
Wire Board Will Judge
Macs "Addn1 and Eve''

transcription ard script of the
broadcast.
The NBC rendered an apology
for the broadcast and issued an
order banning the name of Mae
West from any of their stations,
but the commission has not yet
decided if this action Is sufficient
in view of the number Of formal
complaints that have been filed as
a result of the broadcast.
After hearing the transcription,
the commissioners will go into
executive session to determine
what action if any shall be taken.
The Washington times., 1937-12-28

The Adam and Eve" broadcast
staged by Mae West on national
radio program recently, which
caused a storm of protest from all
parts of the country on the ground
it was obscene and indecent, "
will be presented in Washington
in the next few days.
But the only persons who will
hear a transcription of the broad
cast will be members of the Fed
eral Communications Commis-
sion.
The National Broadcasting
Company, under orders from the
commission, has sent here the
The Washington times., 1937-12-28
Remove Spoon
Girl Swallowed

CHICAGO, Dec. 2S (I.N.SO.
Miss Bernice GurevitZ, II,
was recovering today from an
operation for the removal Of
a 6.inch teaspoon she swal-
lowed at a Christmas party.
Miss Gurevitz chOked as
she took a bite Of ice cream
and the spoon disappeared.
X.rays showed it in her stOm.
ach yesterday and the Oper.
alton was promptly per
formed.
The Washington times., 1937-12-28
VIRGINIA BUILDS

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Dec. %.
Despite the customary lull in
building activity during the
Christmas season, building per-
mits were issued here last week
totaling $41,160. OF this amount,
permits for new construction
totaled $4,000 and alteration per
mits amounted to S2,160.
The Washington times., 1937-12-28

Would you Like to Have 500 .
Month Income for Life? Read the
American Weekly with next Sundays
Washington Herald. Times and find out
the Rules Of the Big Contest. 100
prizes,
The Washington times., 1937-12-28
SUN AND MOON
TEMPERATURES
DEPARTURES FROM NORMAL

DEPARTURES FROM NORMAL
Accumulated excess of tempera.
ture since January /, 1887, 499.
Deficiency of temperature since
December !, 1887 20.
Accumulated excess of precipi-
tation since January /, 1887, 1929.
Deficiency of precipitation since
December /, 1887, 2.45.
Temperature Same Date Last Year
Highest go. SO Lowest .... "A
TFMpERATIRES
The Washington times., 1937-12-28

REGULAR $14S75 TenPieCe Modern Dining Room Suite.
Comprises buffet, china cabinet server extension
table and six upholstered seat chairs to match All pieces
substantially built and veneered in handsome matched
walnut.
REGULAR $1O9.75 TenPiece Dining Room Suite Beauti-
fully finished in walnut On good cabinet woods In
cudes china cabinet, buffet server extension table
and six upholsteredSeat chairs to match All pieces are
carefully built to provide years Of perfect service.
REGULAR S9975 SevenPieCe Dnette Suite Here is your
opportunity to refurniSh the dining room at rock bottom
price! Exactly shown the set includes buffet china
cabinet extension table and four uphoeredseat chairs
Hardwood construction, finished in walnut veneers.
The Washington times., 1937-12-28
NO RENT FUND,
HEALTH BUREAU
U NIT VACATES
Permit Bureau Quits
Present Quarters

Acting Comptroller General r.
N Elliot has notified the Health
Department it must vacate the
premises at Eighth and I Streets
Northwest, now occupied by the
Permit Bureau of the department
Nonpayment of rent was the rea-
son for the order, Elliot said.
The Acting Comptroller General
explained funds for the rent pay
ment cannot be obtained from so
cial security sources and there is
no provision in the Health Depart
ment's appropriation for the
money.
SHARED QUARTERS
The Central Admitting Bureau
for Hospitals, private social agency
actually rents the premises, the
District auditors office said, and
at one time allowed the Permit
Bureau to share the quarters with
out charge.
When the District health institu-
tions were placed under the Health
Department, however, rent was
demanded for the space occupied.
Elliot's ruling followed a request
by Health officer Rutland Tor
advice on the matter.
The Washington times., 1937-12-28
The Weather

District of Columbia-Mostly
cloudy tonight, possibly followed
by rain Wednesday; slightly
colder Wednesday; lowest temper
ature tonight about "a degrees;
moderate winds, mostly northerly.
Maryland-Mostly cloudy to-
night and Wednesday, possibly fol
lowed by rain Wednesday night;
somewhat colder Wednesday.
Virginia-Partly cloudy tonight;
Wednesday cloudy, possibly fol,
lowed by rain, slightly colder
Wednesday.
TIDE TABLE
High tide today at 4::39 a. m.
and 5:03 p. m.
High tide tomorrow at 5:2S a. m.
and 5:56 p. m.
Low tide today at 1925 a. m.
Low tide tomorrow at 0:02 a. m.
and 1915 p. m.
SUN AND MOON
Sun rises today at 1925 a. m. and
sets at Abb p. m.
Sun rises tomorrow at 1926 a. N.
and sets at 4:5/ p. m.
Moon rises today at 1888 a. m.
and sets at 1872 =. m.
Moon rises tomorrow at 4:30
q. m. and sets at 2:03 p. m.
TEMPERATURES
Yesterday Today
4 p. M. As 4 a. M. IS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-09-21

erous welcome given to the
star, Gertrude Lawrence.
His role of Barrie Drexel in
"Susan and God" was that Of a
wealthy drunkard, without the
will to overcome a vicious
appetite. 1t was unappealing in
character, and difficult to
portray, inasmuch as it called
for a tipsy scene that could be
easily overplayed. He shared
six curtain calls with the star,
and two alone, after the last act.
sUBTLETY HIS FORTE
In his last stage appearance,
as in his earlier successes, the
acting of Osgood Perkins was
marked by subtlety and re-
traint. He got his effects
quietly and was a master Of
underplaying. In the profes-
sion he was generally regarded
as an actor who had mastered
the art of using his hands
effectively, and one who had a
complete realization of and the
power that lies in gesture and
expression. Osgood Perkins
was always in demand on
Broadway as a leading man.
Seasoned playgoers got to feel
that if OSgood Perkins was in
the cast it must be good play.
He could be flambouyant, We
hement and demonstrative if
the role called for it, and his
managing editor of 1.-THE Front
Page" and airport manager in
Ceiling Zero" testified to this
versatility. In recent seasons he
had appeared With Ina Claire IN
END of Summer" as star of the
Theater Guild production of
Moliere's School for Husbands"
and in Noel Coward's Point Va
laine." Earlier plays were IT
Dream Too Much and Loose
Ankles"
A review of his last perform
ance was written before I learned
of his passing and was not
changed with the news. I think
that is what Osgood Perkins
would have preferred. That his
last notice, be as sincere, as
those given to all of his memor.
able stage efforts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-09-21
D. C. GIRL KILLED
in ND. CRASH

A Washington girl was killed
and her companion was injured
today when two cars crashed on
a private road near the Maryland
estate of John F. Wilkins, Wash.
ington financier, on the Rockville
Pike.
The girl, Peggy Sauer, 10, of 1882
O. st. N. W., was pronounced dead
on arrival at Georgetown Univers-
ity Hospital. Joseph Imirie, 81,
Of 1478 Meridian Pl. N. W.. was
taken to the hospital suffering
severe cuts and bruises.
Miss Sauer was the daughter of
John Sauer, chauffeur employed
by the wilkins.
Imirie was driving her into
Washington this morning when
his car was in collision with an
other machine driven by M. G..
Coplen, owner of a nursery near by.
(Other traffic accident news
on page ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-09-21
SEARCH ENDED
FOR ENDEAvOUR

BOSTON, Sept. 81 Q.N.S).
Search for the missing British
racing Sloop Endeavour I and her
crew Of 20 was abandoned today
by four Coast Guard cutters,
which had secured the North At
Iantic between Nantucket and
Nova Scotia for nearly six days.
The fleet was ordered back to
port after they had searched the
turbulent seas as far as Nova SEQ
tia, near Cape Sable Island, with
out finding any trace of the En-
deavour I.
The vessels, travelling in parallel
lines 20 miles apart and covering
a swath of 100 miles, traverSed
more than 1,4OO miles of sea 200
miles off the coast.
Endeavour I became lost eight
days ago 200 miles east of Nan
tucket lightship when a towline
to the convoy vessel Viva II
parted during a 1O5-mile-an-hour
gale.
Last hope for the safety of the
missing yacht lies in the posi-
bility she may have weathered
the gale and headed home for
England alone.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-09-21

Appointment of DR.. Winfred
OverholSer, nationally known psy-
chiatrist, as superintendent of st.
Elizabeth's Hospital was announced
today by Secretary of the Interior
Ickes.
DR.. Overholser, who served with
the Massachusetts State Depart
ment of Mental Diseases for 19
years, four years Of which were
spent as assistant commissioners,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-09-21

evacuation of Marking in antici-
patton of a Japanese lombard
ment.
When the State Department
said "Get out" Yarnen snapped
back, "Sit tight" and the Navy
is sitting tight in Marking.
Yarnell's Sea-going determine
ton is a birthright, for he
came from independence, Iowa.
Born October 1S, 1875, he was
graduated from Annapolis in
1897 and from the Naval War
College in 1915. He served in
the spanish-American War, the
Philippine instruction and the
Boxer rebellion, the occupation
of Vera Cruz and the World
War. He was promoted through
rank to rear admiral
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-09-21
Assured
26O School Pupils

Free lunches were assured 260
school children today during the
current school year.
Officials of the Opportunity
House, 915 New Jersey Ave. N. W.,
informed the District Commits
sioners they would foot the BILL"
Arthur Clarendon Smith, Fairfax
oyster and Frank Buckley, Off
Gals Of Opportunity House, stated
they will provide the lunches for
students of the Gales, Blake and
Seaton schools.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-09-21
MILLION VIEW
DICTIONARIES.
IN n. Y. PARADE
ThrOngC Cheers Vets
on Fifth Avenue
BY JAMES L. KILGALLEN

BY JAMES L. KILGALLEN
NEW YORK, Sept. 81 d.N.sJ.
Fifth Avenue radiated color and
reverberated with the cheers of
1000, 900 spectators as the Ameri-
can Legion, ESQ, 900 strong, paraded
along the famous thoroughfare to.
day with almost as sprightly a
step as 20 years ago.
It was an inspiring spectacle, a
symbol of American might, as the
former soldiers who fought for
democracy in the World War
trooped along the avenue in their
brilliant uniforms to stirring mar
tial music of bands and fife and
drum corps. The steady tramp,
tramp Of feet-going on hour after
hour-thrilled the onlookers.
HUGE DISPLAY
The big parade got under way
at 1855 a. m, five minutes ahead
of schedule, and from then on
every unit and department Of the
Legion strove to Guido the other
sinsthe lavishness Of its display. 1t
was ur1e OF the greatest demonstra-
lions Of its kind ever witnessed in
New York.
Although not a legal holiday,
it might just as well have been.
Public schools were closed, as were
State and city offices. Automo-
biles and other vehicles were
barred from the route Of the pa
rade-from Twenty-sixth Street
to Seventy-ninth Street.
A million spectators sought
vantage points to view the dem
onStrat1on, expected TO last 10
hours and to halt most Of the
city's other activities.
Anticipating the most gigantic
crowd ever to witness spectacle
in the nations metropolis, most
Fifth Avenue stores barricaded
their show windows with stout
lumber.
Fair skies and cool weather
formed perfect setting for the
demonstration.
PASS IN REVIEW
All day long and far into the
night, the avenue will be a scene
of bright uniforms, elaborate floats
Continued on Page 2, Col. 81
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-09-21
British and French
ENJOYS See CianO

ROME, Sept. 81 Q.N.SJ.-The
British and French charges dat,
flares called on Italian Foreign
Minister Count Galeazzo Ciano to-
day.
No official explanation was
forthcoming, but it was believed
new formula is being sought,
under which Italy will be able to
participate in the Mediterranean
piracy patrol without loss of pres
tige.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-09-21
WON STAGE FAME

A great actor passed when
Osgood Perkins answered the
final curtain in his hotel Viii.
lard suite early this morning.
He died-like Fanny Caven-
dish's husband of 1.-The Royal
Family-with the applause and
acclaim of q brilliant first
night audience ringing in his
ears.
That Monday night reception
viSibly buoyed up an actor who
had just come from the ex.
hausting strain of long rehears-
ais, and the before the certain
uncertainty that surrounds a
first performance. It must have
been heart warming, that greet
ing, since it surpassed the gen.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-09-21
Merchant Fights
ExtraditiOn Case

Henry Leish, 80, proprietor of a
local secondhand store, was placed
under $4,000 bond in Police Court
today pending a hearing on his
fight against being extradited for
trial in Baltimore on conspiracy
charges.
Washington police explained he
is accused of having been a
"fence" for disposal of stolen mer-
chandiSe.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-09-21
Black Secretly Sails For Home on Slow Boat
Death Ends Career
Of Osgood Perkins
Susan and God Star
Stricken Suddenly
By ANDREW R. KELLEY

OJ AGNOOE" H. NGAAGA
Three hours after he had bowed
graciously to an opening night
ovation for Susan and God" Os-
good Perkins, leading man of the
Gertrude Lawrence Company at
the National Theater, died sud-
denly in his suite at the willard
Hotel.
The actor, a Broadway favorite,
complained Of heartburn after the
curtain fell on the opening per-
Torrance of the new play. On his
way to the willard he stopped at
drug store for medicine. He re-
tired about 2 a. m. but complained
to his wife, the former Janet Rane,
Of Boston, he was unable to sleep.
HEART ATTACK FATAL
A few minutes later she heard
him fall in the bathroom. The
house physician Of the Willard
was summoned but the actor was
dead before he arrived. A heart
attack was given as the cause of
death.
Mrs. Perkins said that her hus-
band had recently suffered from
influenza and it was against her
advice that he took the leading
mans role in the Rachel Crothers'
comedy. Several times last week
he had to forego rehearsals be-
cause of exhaustion, and Paul
McGrath read his lines.
The body was removed to the
Hysong funeral home, where it
was stated that arrangements are
being made for cremation at
Forest Hill Cemetery, Boston.
Memorial services will be held
later in New York.
SHOW GOES ON
In accordance with the tradi.
ton Of the theater that "the show
must go on" performances of
Susan and God" will be con-
tirued without interruption. Nc
Grath will play the Osgood Per
kins role and Blgelow Sayre, gen.
eral underStudy, will take the
part McGrath vacates.
Although Miss Lawrence asked
that tonight's performance be
called off, the Rapley Theater
Company insisted its duty to the
public and tradition called for no
interruption.