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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
VIENNA REPORTS
 MORE SUICIDES
Two Prominent Jewish Physicians End Lives;
 Nazi Purge Continues

Vienna, March 18-CUP) Two prominent Jewish physicians com- mitted suicide today.
 Prof Wolfgang Denk, interna- tionally known head of the Univer- sity of Vienna's second surgical clinic. and Jonas Borak, X-ray spe- cialist. shot themselves as the nazi- fication of Austria continued under a new slogan: One blood; one folk; one reich; one feuhrer."
 Nazis still celebrating jubilantly the union of Austria and Germany. awaited eagerly Adolf Hitler's speech before the reichstag in Berlin to- night, which will be broadcast throughout greater Germany.
 The purge of Jews went on ill even greater force, especially in gov- ernmental and cultural institutions.
 The Vienna Philharmonic orches- tra was nazified, stripped of it's Jew ish members and placed in charge of Commissar Wilhelm Jerger, com poser and contrabass of the orches- tra.
 As the result of the notification of art dealers, the world in the fu- ture will be deprived of further deal- ings in rare Austrian art treasures. It was revealed that an administra- tive decree had been issued, prohib- iting the sale or exchange of art treasures owned either privately or
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handed to Superior Court Judge Carl Foster. Bench warrants for the arrest of the three indicted men were issued by Judge Foster upon application of the states attorney. It was believed the state would ar- range with counsel for Kemp, Cooke, and Silberman, for their surrender.
 The action followed eight weeks of investigation into charges exorbitant prices were paid for rights-of- way along the 32-mile $2O,0O0,0O0 super highway in Fairfield county.
 Kemp, former republican legisla- tor, recently challenged the right of the jury to question him on certain points, and was upheld by the court on grounds his answers might tend to "incriminate and degrade him."
 Bank accounts or each of those designated in the true bills had been examined by the jury, as well as their personal business records.
 Each had negotiated land sales with the state.
 Cooke appeared as agent in some of the largest transactions and made his third appearance before the jury yesterday, when he was questioned for three hours. The deals, it was understood included several sales of land by the Greenwich Water Co.,, and its subsidiary. the Glenville Power & Water Co.,, for approxi- mately $228,00O.
 Both Cooke and Silberman, who acted as agent in Stamford tranSac- tions, had testified freely before the Jury.
 All three named in the true bills were considered key witnesses in the Investigation. .Silberman testified early this month and after spending nearly two days oh the stand, was summoned into secret conference with States -Attorey Lorin w. Willis Shortly thereafter a subpoena was issued for the brokers secretary Miss Irene Cheney, who was before the jury for about 20 minutes.
 Although other witnesses were questioned by newspapermen with out being restrained by the state, Willis issued orders that Silberman was not to be interrogated.
 The final witness before the jury began deliberations this morning was Miss Elsie Eckhart, Noroton, secretary to Kemp.
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comment on the reason for the special night session O. invetigation. It is believed that tactics of lobby ists during at least the past two sessions of the General Assembly are under the scrutiny of the jury. Attorney Charles E. Williamson, of Darien, Fairfield County Republi- can leader, who was before the jury almost all afternoon yesterday, is expected to be today's chief witness. Bank Accoupts Impounded
 Williamson allegedly received $55,OO0 from the city for legislative activities in 1885 and 1897. His bank accounts have been impounded for scrutiny of the grand jury.
 Attorney Edward G. Levy of New Haven, who received almost $100,- 900" for making a study of electric rates as preliminary toward ef- fscting reductions for the city, will rot be witness today, but he will tse recalled soon. He was at the courthouse, awaiting call of the jury, all day yesterday.
 Until the apparent reason for ab- sence of the jury this morning was learned, speculation rose to new heights. There were rumors thai Attorney Williamson had refused to tostify before the jury, and that Judge Ingl;s would be called in for q ruling on the question. Judge Ynglis said today that no such mat ter in connection with the case had been presented to him by MT. AL corn.
 When MT. Williamson arrived yes terday he carried a well-filled, brief case. indicating that he was pre- pared to supply all material sought by the jury.
 More City Workers
 Although seven members of the Janitorial, furnace, and watchman staff of the city hall have been subpoenaed, more will be called by the jury, it has been learned.
 Loud voices emanated from the jury room at about 3:30 yesterday afternoon, loud enough to be au- dible to reporters who are re- strained to the second floor heights of the building. Aside from this, the afternoon session failed to pro- vide any interest for observers. No explanation of the apparently wrathful voices has been given.
 MT. Williamson Is senior partne of the Bridgeport law firm of Will liamson, Willis, Lister and Foster. He is prosecutor of the Darien town court, was formerly Fairfield coun- ty compensation commissioner, and was once a member of the general assembly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
C|TY'S TALLEST
 STRUCTURE DUE
178=Foot Gas Tank to Be Built By C. L. &P.
 Co. This Spring

Waterbury's tallest structure is planned by the Connecticut Light and Power Company, to start April l, when an immense gas tank 178 feet in height will be constructed at the south plant of the company. between Eagle and South Leonard streets off South Main street.
 Preliminary plans have been dis cussed by company officials with Building Inspector Patrick J. Car lin and the estimated cost of the project is $170,OO0, for which fee of $592.50 has been paid the build- ing department. This, with the $218,000 estimate for the municipal stadium for which a permit was ob- tained a few days ago, as reported in The Democrat, will bring the per- mits for March to the high point of several years, an estimated $45O,00O to $500,000.
 The mammoth gas tank, to hold 100000 cubic feet, will be 148 feet in diameter and its height will be the greatest of any construction in the city. The Trinity apartments, 3 stories high, are 120 feet tall.
 Approximately 1,200 tons of steel will be used in the construction of the tank and inquiry has been made by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad as to depot facilities for unloading building enterprise, so far as re- ports show. There will be 20 differ ent sections of the steel plates in the round tank and the base will be constructed of reinforced concrete.
 The Connecticut Light and Power Company officials explained that the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
Leary;s Transfer OF Lux Stock Approved
Judge Inglis Allows Procedure By Decision Today; Temporary Injunction Had Previously Prevented
 Former Controller From Stock Transfers

Transfer of 348 shares of capital stock in the Lux Clock Company, from the name of former Controller Daniel J. Leary to the Henry C.. Robinson & Company, Inc, local brokers, was today allowed by Judge Ernest A. Inglis of superior court
 The sale, which was completed prior to the institution of the $6O0,- 900 suit by the Good Cove nment Associa tion against MT. Leary. rep resents cash transaction of about $3,800. Capital stock in Lux Clock is quoted today as from $10 to SIP share.
 Herman Lux, secretary of the Lux Clock Company, will make the transfer on the company's books. Prior to today he had been re- strained from making that transfer by temporary injunction issued by Judge Inglis. The injunction re- strained the secretaries of all con- panies in which MT. Leary has hold ings from transferring the interests from his name to that of another.
 Judge Inglis handed down the or der yesterday at Hartford and it was filed today in the local superior court. Copy will be presented MT. Lux before the transfer is made.
 The hearing on the application for order was held before Judge Inglis, with Attorney Barclay Rob- inson of the firm Robinson, Robin son and Cole of Hartford represent ing the H. c. Robinson Company. Judge Inglis says that the Good Government Association was also represented by counsel.
 Recently Judge Inglis handed down decision stating that the Good Government Association would not have to post a bond of $25,00O to prosecute their $600,000 action against MT. Leary. AS yet the ac- tion has not been filed in superior court.
 That motion for bond, made by Attorney Francis Peterson of Corpus Christi, Texas, revealed that MT. Leary mad sold 4,600 shares of his stock in the Diamond Ginger Ale Company. Judge Inglis gave no or der approving the transfer of this
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OF
 STATIONS HELD UP

Boston, March 18.-(UP)-,I,ne New Haven railroad announced to- day that it had postponed indefi- nitely its proposed abandonment of 88 stations and schedule curtail- ments from Boston to Cape Cod and Providence, R. l., ito give the pas sengers ample opportunity to ex- press their views"
 The changes were scheduled to be- come effective March 27, but hear ings before the state public utilities commission will not be completed by then. The hearings already have consumed a month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
BARCELONA IS
 BOMBED AGAIN
"Surrender or Perish" Is NatiOnalists UItimatum
 to Capital

Barcelona, March 18--CUP)-Na- tionalist planes carried on their terroristic bombing of this capital of Loyalist Spain for the third con- secutive day today, and, for the first time, accompanied their deadly explosives with demands for immedi- ate surrender.
 Today's bombings were in relays as had been those of Thursday and Wednesday and they added to the frightful carnage and intensified the panic and passion. Thursday, the planes dropped their last loads at 10:l5 p. m., and today they dropped their first at 1 20 a. m. This was followed by raids at 4 a. m, ? a. m., and 9:35 a. m.
 One of the planes showered the city with leaflets which read:
 Surrender or perish
 In the first four raids today, at least 50 buildings were destroyed or partially wrecked. Approximate ly 50 were added to the death toll, which had reached approximately 1000, with three times that number wounded. Most of the dead and wounded were civilians.
 The new bombings also intensified an exodus of terrified citizens to the comparative safety of the moun- tainse which close Barcelona in on the sea. The city was like a dead city. Offices, public buildings, stores, cafes, all were closed, and all ac- tivity was concentrated on caring for the dead and woundeu.
 Rescue workers. feverishly looking
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Harrisburg, Pa, March 18-(UP) -PennSylvania's 44-hour work week law. affecting nearly 3,OOOO00 work CTS was declared unconstitutional today by the Dauphin County court.
 Judge w. c. Sheely ruled the maximum hours law void ill a brief decree in order that an appeal might be taken by the state to the supreme court by Monday. He said formal adjudication of the chal- lenge on the law would be handed down in a few days.
 '"The general 44-hour law. the constitutionality of which is at tackled in the above case" Judge Sheely said. affects nearly all tbe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18

male workers of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
 Enforcement of the act has been suspended by preliminary injunc- ton. It is important to all parties that the constitutionality of the act be determined promptly.
 Having concluded that the said act is unconstitutional, we are en- tering an order to the effect at this time in order that an immediate ap- peal to the supreme court of Penn- sylvania may be taken"
 The attack on validity of the leg islation. originated by the Holgate Brothers Manufacturing Co.,. Kane. wood specialties fabricators, was joined by more than 800 employers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
ONE VICTIM OF
 BLAST IS DEAD
Oil Explosion on So: Elm Street Badly Burned
 Two Brothers

Domenic Scozzafava, 20, of POS
 South Elm street, died at St.
 Mary's hospital at 1880 o'clock
 this morning when explosion of
 an oil burner started fire at his
 home. His brother. Joseph Scozza-
 fava. 27, was also seriously burned,
 and his name is on the danger
 list at the hospital.
 Their two sisters, Angie, 21, and Rose, IS, also were burned but not seriously. Both were treated by Miss Marie Cavanaugh. a nurse, of 188 South Elm street, but later the younger sister received additional treatment at St. Mary's hospital.
 Three families were driven to the street as the explosion statred a blaze in the second floor fiat occu- pied by the Scozzafavas. The two brothers were almost trapped by the flames. and escaped only by jumping from window 12 feet above the ground. Though the names of both young men were on the danger list, the hospital reported that the con- dition of Domenic was graver than that of his brother. Both suffered burns about the head, hands, arms and body.
 Five companies of firemen ans wered an alarm rung in by neigh bor, Peter Sheehan, of 179 South Elm street, who heard the expulsion as he passed by. Acting Deputy Chief Stephen Bloomfield directed the f1remen in battling the blaze. Damage, confined mainly to the sec- ond floor, was estimated at 5000 by Fire Marshal Den Lahey.
 Fire Marshall Lahey said the ex- plosion came in an oil burner which had been attached to the parlor stove. The force of the blast broke windows, and completely destroyed t heoil container attached to the stove.
 The blaze was discovered by Louis Scozzafava, IS, who was aroused by the explosion. He woke other mem- bers of the family and they fled from the blazing building. The youth and his parents, MT. and Mrs. Domenic Scozzafava, escaped injury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
PennSlyvania' 44-HOur Week lnvalldated

A number of labor unions joined with the justice department and the department of labor and industry in defending the case.
 Employers contended that the work week statute placed them at a disadvantage ill competition with industry of other states. The law was effective Dec 1, but enforce ment was withheld until Jan. 3.
 More than a month later the court granted c. w. Miller, Perry County storekeeper. an injunction making the law completely inoper- ative on his complaint as a tax payer that state funds were being spent for enforcement of an uncon- stitutional law.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
TWO HELEN LUBINS CONFUSE COURT
Superior Court Case Can't Proceed Until IdentifiCa=
 ton Is Made

It remains for Judge Frank P. McEvoy to differentiate between two Helen Lubin's Cor LubinSki's) and decide if the proper one involved in superior court litigation is mar ried and a resident of Detroit, Michigan; or single, very pretty, and a resident of IT Poplar street. Judge McEvoy has continued the matter indefinitely, and will hear counsel for each side at future date on the matter.
 Attorney c. M. Lukosius, appear ing for Nellie Snapkauskas Semetas, the plaintiff, claims that the proper Helen Lubin is the Waterburian who appeared as surprise witness in the short calendar hearing on motion relative to the case today. Attorney Michael V. Blansfield, counsel for the defendant, John Kairis, of 34 South Riverside street claims that the proper Helen Lubin is the Mich igan resident.
 Attorney Lukosius seeks an order from the court to the effect that At torney Blansfield's client must pro- cede in accordance with contract to sell house on Wilson street, Kairis claims that he cannot sell
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
PHIL LADELPHIAN HELD
 AFTER SHOOTING

Bridgeport, Conn, March IS -CU. P0-John Gamble, 33, Philadelphia, was held today on breach of peace charge after he allegedly fired a shotgun blast through a window of a bondsman's office.
 Gamble was recently warned to stay out of Bridgeport following his arrest on a breach charge for al- legedly annoying relatives of his estranged wife. The charge was nol- led.
 Late yesterday, police said, Gam Sle entered the office of Harold La- oell, a bondsman. took shotgun from the wall, and fired through the window. Labell was not in the room at the time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
MYSTERIOUS DEATH NOW BEING PROBED

Toronto, Ont, March 18.-(UP)- Police today investigated circum- stances surrounding the death of wealthy, 80-year-old James Hallett in his apartment last night.
 Mrs. Elizabeth McMillin, who oc- cupies an apartment adjoining Hal- let's, told police he aroused her last night by hammering on her door.
 Get help quick" she said he asked Two men rang my doorbell a few minutes ago and they grabbed me by the throat and nearly choked me. I showed them where my money was"
 Mrs. McMillin said she called po- lice and doctor. Hallett died be- fore the doctor reached him.
 Coroner Dr. Julian Louden said he believed heart attack caused death.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18

New Haven, Conn, March 18- (UP)-A report by Auditor Frank J. Murphy today disclosed shortage of $5.234 in the town deposit fund. The fund was administered by Con- troller G. Henry Brethauer who has been missing for several morths, The report was given the board of finance, which referred 1t to the audit committee for study.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
Night Session Of
 JuryL ooms; Alcorn At Wethersfield
Special Prosecutor Appearing at PardOns Board Hear ing-Jury Due to Convene Between 2=3 p. m.;
 Lobby Probably Under Scrutiny Now

Appearance of Special Prosecutor Hugh M. Alcorn before the Board of Pardons in session at Wehersed in
 connection with Hartford County believed to be the for the failure of Waerburys extraordinary grand jury to hold session here this morning The jury will not convene until between and o'clock this afternoon but has been learned that todays session will continue into the night Special Prosecutor Acorn has refused
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
WILLING TO RUN
 IF HE IS WANTED
John Mccormack Would FOrsake Career to Be
 Fires President

Hollywood, March 18 - (U.Pl - John Mccormack, the celebrated Irish tenor, said today that he would forsake his career as singer if the people of Ireland wanted him to become their next president.
 He would be very honored and proud' to receive a call from his native land, Mccormack said, and if he were eligible to run for the presidency he would be glad to do so, should that be the will of the dominant political parties.
 Mccormack chose St. Patrick's Day, when he was invited to appear
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
MOTHER DROWNS
 BOY IS SAVED

Center, Tex. March 18.- CUP.- Seven-year-old Bryant Rowland told officers today that his mother tied his hand behind him with towel, threw him into well, and then jumped in after him. The mother, Mrs. Jane Rowland, 40, was drowned.
 Bryant was rescued from the well by Tom Sample. son of Sheriff J. B. Sample.
 He kept his head above water by climbing up on his mothers body after he saw that she was dead.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
SOCIALISTS MEET
 TO MAKE DECISION

Bridgeport. March 18. (UP)-The Socialist party of Connecticut will meet in state convention here April 9 to decide whether to affiliate with the National Social Democratic Federation, it was disclosed today.
 The state group is right-wing faction of the National Socialist party. It is headed by Mayor Jas per McLevy. who also is national chairman of the Social Democratic Federation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
WAR FEVER SPREADS THROUGH POLAND
KEMP, TWO OTHERS
 NAMED IN TRUE BILLS

Bridgeport Conn.,. March Is. - (UP) The extra ordinary grand jury investigating the states $6 OOO against State Highway Department Appraiser G. Leroy Kemp Darien and two others They were charged with conspircy to defraud. Named with Kemp Thomas N Cooke prominent Greenwich real estate broker Samuel Sberman Stamford real estate broker The true pills were
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-18
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. March 1S-(UP)- expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through March Is, compared with year ago: This Year Expenses Last YenK $5, ,2S7,61 $5,209. ,S30.89
 Receipts s3,209,164,4S6.3
 Gross Deficit $1,OS2,542,OS2,39 $1.999,S47,394.5s
 Net Deficit $97S,459,5S2.39 $1,922,712,7s4.5s
 Cash Balance $1,70S,047,965.
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The Weather

Fair, Warmer Tonight;
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Smyrna times., 1938-04-14
Subscription price. sI.50 per year. strictly
In advance.
Kntered at the Post Ofirs at Sm. .rna, Del
aware. as Second Class matter.
Our Corporation Laws Safe

Reports from Washington
indicate that the O'Mahoney-
Borah bill for licensing cor
porations is dead, at least for
this session, and perhaps for
ever, in the form in which it
is at present drawn. If these
reports are correct, it will be
especially good news for Del
aware, for, had the bill be-
come a law, it would have ser
iously curtailed, if not have
destroyed the States income
from chartering corporations.
Much credit is due former
Senator Daniel 0. Hastings,
Of Delaware, who at the in
vitation Of Senator O'Ma-
honey, discussed the bill be-
fore the Senate Committee
vigorously denouncing most
Of its provisions as unnec-
essary, onerous, unfair to
corporations, and bound to
be injurious to those States
which have chartered many
companies. AT the same time
Mr.. Hastings took the oppor-
tunity to correct many misap-
prehensions concerning the
Delaware Corporation laws,
which had been in existence
for forty years with only
three changes.
Smyrna times., 1938-04-14
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
April 20-21

SHERIFF'S SALE-By virtue of a writ of
Levari Facias No. 81 to me directed will
be exposed to Public Sale at Carpenters
Garage. on State Highway. Blackbird
Hundred. New Castle County. Delaware.
ON TUESDAY,
THE 26TH DAY OF APRIL. 1898
at 900 o'clock p. M, Standard Time,
the following described Real Estate. viz. :
ALL That certain tract or parcel of
land lying in Blackbird Hundred, New
Castle County and State of Delaware de-
scribed as follows:
BEGINNING at a stake in England's
Branch corner for land late of jeremiah
Allen and later of Edward Love, thence
with said Love land. South eighty and one
half degrees West Eighteen perches to
stone in the Woods, corner for said land,
Thence with land now of VIM. J. Nowland
North. Sixteen and one-half degrees west.
ninety-six perches to stake near the low
ground Thence North Sixty-six and three
quarter degrees East Eighty perches to
land late of Thomas Taylor. Thence with
said Taylors land and binding Herewith
South Sixteen degrees East about Eighty
nine perches to the place of Beginning.
Containing Fffty-three acres of land be the
same more or less. Being the same land
that conveyed to the Susannah E.
Dreshen by John W. Smith and Luella M
Smith his wife by their indenture dated
the first day of February A. D. 1899 and
recorded in the Office for recording deeds
in and for New Castle at Wilmington
Z-17-276.
Seized and tsken in execution as the
property of Susannah f. Dresher, who
hath survived Sanderson w. Dresher, her
husband, co-mortgagor. and to be sold by
JOHN M. ULMER, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Offices. Wilmington. Del.
April l. 1898