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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-22
FISH, GAME, BOARD
 SUPT. RESIGNS

Hartford, Conn, March 22 -CU. P)-State Superintendent of Fish cries and Game Arthur L. Clark has resigned to take a similar position with the Missouri Conservation Commission, it was disclosed today.
 The resignation will take effect at once, according to Chairman Oliver B. Ellsworth of the Fisheries and Game Board.
 Clark came here in 1882. He formerly was executive secretary and treasurer of the Massachusetts Fish and Game Association. He is vice-president of the International Association of Fish and Game Con- missioners. A successor has not yet been chosen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-22

New York, March 22-(UP)- Stocks of American mining com- panies with Mexican interests ral- lied at quiet, irregular opening today as a result of the statement by President Lazaro Cardenas that the Mexican government does not contemplate confiscation of their properties.
 Bonds made an irregular advance in light dealings. Cotton futures were steady.
 American Smelling opened 1,500 shares at 42 up 1 3-4. Howe Sound gained the same amount to 39 1-2. American copper shares were firm with Kennecott up 1-2 at 36 1-2 Homestake Mining rose 1-2 to 52 in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-22
Heat Wave! Summer Weather Ar rives Here Error in Transit Blamed on Weather
 Man.

WheW! Waterbury folks shed coats today and some thought of fishing, some of golf, and some of summer at the seashore. At 1:30 o'clock the thermometer hit a record high for this date, "A degrees, and was on its way up, to all appearances.
 Yesterday was warm, and springs first official day brought a 66-degree maximum, warm enough to start the spring shop ping urge for thousands of Wa terbury women.
 But today, according to the fig ures compiled by James R. Walk CT, city plumbing inspector, is posi- lively scorching for this date. For instance: Last year the high mark for the day was 43 degrees; 1936- 52 degrees; 1935-57 degrees; 1894 A degrees; 1933-42 degrees; 1882 41 degrees; 1931--51 degrees.
 Which means that the last half dozen years, at any rate, have had no such suspicious start for spring. Of course, back in 1888 there was lots of snow on the streets of Waterbury around this time, about a week after the famous blizzard. Remember?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-22
LOCAL BAKERS ON
 CONVENTION LIST
Spinella, Schneider to Pre- side at New Britain Meet=
 ings Next Week

Salvatore Spinella and F. w. Schneider, both of Waterbury, who are divisional vice presidents of the Connecticut Bakers Association, will preside over meetings of the Italian and retail bakers groups, respectively, at the state convention in New Britain next week, it was learned today. Waterbury is ex- pected to send large delegation of bakery owners and supply men to the New Britain meeting.
 The convention will be held at the Burritt hotel, New Britain, on Tuesday, March 29. with an ex- pected attendance of more than 400, including delegations from Massa- chusetts, Rhode Island, New Hamp- shire and New York.
 Principal Speaker
 Dairy and Food Commissioner E G. Woodward will be the featured speaker at the morning session which begins at 10:30 o'clock. He will explain the new regulations for bakeries recently announced by his department. ....
 Ralph Herman, vice president o1 General Mills, Inc, Buffalo, N. Y. will open the afternoon session al 2:30 with talk on "This ano That" which will be broadcast over Station WNBC, New Britain. Danie P. Wooley, vice president of Stand ard Brands, Inc, New York city | will sneak on "Extendinp the Rak. CTS Market, and will be followed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-22
Co. Stocks
 h Brisk Rally Today
Market Opening Irregular-BOnds Advance Slightly;
 Cotton Futures Were Steady

the gold group where Dome was un- changed at 50.
 United States Steel frmed 1-8 to B. and Bethlehem was up 1-2 at 55 1-2. Oils and utilities were around the previous close. Rails held about steady. Chrysler eased, while General Motors wae un- changed.
 Small losses were noted in Du- Pont, General Electric, Montgomery Ward, Public Service of New Jer- sey, Santa Fe, Union Pacific and Air Reduction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-22

gent, and William J. Briggs, state committee member. Delegates from out of town councils were also in attendance.
 Several dance numbers were executed by Lorraine and Alice Fuller and vocal renditions were given by Marie and Joseph Ja- cOvino. Eleanor Briggs also en- tertained with dancing as did Rosemary PintOn and amusing monologues were given by Steve Ferrucci.
 The affair was arranged by a committee headed by Louis DiLeO, who also served as master of ceremonies. He was assisted by Regent Michael Ryan, Wallac Roberts and Joseph Jacovino.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-22

Cobbo1, 85.83; Anna Mikaitis, 85.82; Albina Kogut, 85.68.
 Lillian Stasonis 85, Harold Lewis 85, Rayield Gogan 85, Helen Yocius 85, Joseph Stokes 85, Gertrude Sweeney 85, Leon Karaban 85, Sophie Krajewski 85, Michael Kar- enesky 85, Arthur Oemcke 85.
 This year there were 39 on the honor list to 37 last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-22
HighwayC Commissioner Posts Seven Projects
Contractors Bids Called on Spring Program of Con-
 structiOn-Merritt Parkway Included in List

Contractors bids on seven new highway projects were requested to- day by Highway Commissioner John A. Macdonald who set 2 p. m., Mon- day, April 4 as the time and the headquarters of the State Highway Department in the State Office Building as the place for reception of the bids.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-22
WANTS CREEK SURVEYED

Washington, March 22.-(UP)-- Rep. Charles L. Clifford, R., Mass, has introduced a bill to authorize g survey of Menemsha Creek, Mar tha's Vinyard. Mass, looking toward its improvement as commercial and fishing harbor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-22
FrQtemQL .Neus
Mattatuck Council

Mattatuck Council, Royal Ar canum observed it's Seth anniver- sary last evening when an enter tainment and dance was enjoyed. During the evening brief talks were given by Michael Ryan, re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-22
Knights of Pythias

Plans for the state conven- tion which will be held in this city in September will be dis cussed at a meeting of the com- mittees of local lodges of Knights of Pythias to be held at Roose- welt hall on April 18th. Morris
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-22
Townsend Lodge

A brief meeting of Townsend Lodge of Odd Fellows was held last evening when plans were made for a return visit to Clifton Lodge in Torrington by the local group on March 29th. Transpor- tatioE will be in charge of Harry Anderson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-22
Meteors Club

The fifth anniversary of the Meteors Social club of the Pearl Street Neighborhood House was celebrated last night. Guests pres ent were Ansley Williams, Sam uel Craig, Mrs. Myrtle Davis, James Gary, David Fogg, Mrs. Maybelle Ward, Mrs. Leila T. Alexander and Mrs. James Lee.
 The board of managers oil the Pearl street house will meet to- night at 8:15.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-22

L. Robin of this city, holds the office of grand chancellor com- mander. ....-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-22
Invitation

President Frank Sturges of the Washington Park Community club has accepted an invitation to be a speaker at the first meeting of the East End Community club tomorrow night at Anderson school Other officers are also expected to attend. Representatives of all the local com- munity club have been invited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-22
Bowling Banquet

The annual bowling banquet of the Washington Park Women's s bowling league will be held Thurs day, March 31. Final arrangements have been completed for the affair.
 Junior League
 Junior league difficulties over par ticipation in preliminary games to playoffs in the Community House will be settled Wednesday night at Q meeting which will be attended by representatives of the Flashes, Blues and Baldwin Aces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-22
SHAMROCKS HOLD
 LEAD IN TOURNEY
Victory Over "Sligo Ter riers" Highlights; Re-
 neWal of Title Battle
Washington Hill

The Shamrocks maintained their lead in the St. Francis Xavier Holy N,.me Society "45" tournament last night by defeating John Bowey's Sligo Terrors 32-31. Scores of the other games were McHugh B, o. Connor 31, Coughlin 38, Cusick 25, ODonnell 33, Frageau 30.
 Last nights games, the 20th in tho season, were the first in three weeks.
 The standing: Fitzmaurise, 660; O'Donnell, 655; Coughlin, 649; Bow ey, 632; Frageau, 628; Musick, 625; O'Connor, SIS and McHugh, 596.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-22
Drum Corps

Drum Corps
 Members of the Washington Park Fife and Drum Corps will bring their uniforms to the meeting in the Community House tonight. The purpose of the collection, as describ- ed by Frank Sturges, is to have the uniforms cleaned in preparation for the summer season of parades.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
HUGE FLEET IS
 PROVIDED FOR

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
Counter Charges Brought In
 Veto Message Of Mayor Hayes
June 1, 1888.
THE HONORABLE BOARD OF ALDERMEN

 THE HONORABLE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
 following resolutions adopted by meeting held May 2d 1938 to w resolu- suspension resolution Alderman Thomas F. Kelly, and certain apponte city officials the from office of officials Waterbury been charged with certain Charter of the City of Waterbury esab procedure which proceed to of authority vested Board which authorizes suspend either elected appointed official
 the fact that in instance has convicted of the oense yet been opportunity declare formally his guilt innocence of these charges
 charge have not been before court procedure accorded to heinous crimes have been sum- extraordinary have been asked city affairs The consuonaliy of procedure is to question:
 confident that action in vong the above resolutions approval majority of citizens who fair that judgment of these State to the majority party therefore, vetoing the above the to the City Clerk without this Board at it's next meeting.
 Sincerely yours,
 MAYOR.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07

ing the 1885 general assembly which was purported to be beneficial to the Electric Steam Sterilizing con- pany, a Delaware Corporation. Daniel J. Leary, until recently, was president of the corporation.
 Jury Charges
 In the closing pages of its 21,O0O word, "A sheet report, the jury charged that former Controller Dan- iel J. Leary had transferred 2,700 shares of common stock of the Elec- tric Steam Sterilizing Company to certain members of the 1885 Gen. eral Assembly"
 A letter from MT. Leary to the Goodwin Beach and Company of Hartford ordered the following transfers: Joseph H. Lawlor, 1,200 shares; Patrick J. McFadden 200 shares; John D. Thoms 200 shares; William J. Roach 200 shares; Ma than Spiro 200 shares; Matthew Daly 200 shares; Daniel F. B. Hickey Stamford, 200 shares. The letter was dated August 29, 1885.
 Comment Offered
 In each individual case the jury made comment as follows:
 John D. Thoms was representa- tive from Waterbury, minority lead- CT of the house in the 1885 session of the General Assembly and also on the Committee of Conference as above mentioned. He received his certificate for two hundred shares without payment of any kind, and within short time after the receipt of the certificate sold the shares rep resented thereby for the sum of $699 Although he was a member of the law firm of Carmody and Thoms to which all members are expected to pay all fees collected for legal services, the proceeds of the sale of these shares were not paid into the partnership account but were re- tained by John D. Thoms and placed in his personal bank account. The Grand Jury has concluded that this stock was intended as a gratuity to Representative Thoms for his ef- forts in securing the passage of the bill above mentioned and apparent ly so received by him."
 Ixlmediately after the grand jury'' report, Thoms resigned as Statute Revision Commissioner after a con- ference with Governor Cross.
 Statement On Hickey
 With regard to Daniel F. Hickey the jury had to say, was representative from Stamford in tht 1885 session of the General Assem- ply and was majority leader of the House during that session. He receiv, ed the two certificates which now stand in his name on the books o1 the company without payment there. for. The grand jury has conclud- ed that these shares of stock wert intended as a gratuity to Represen' tative Hickey for his services in ef- fecting the passage of his bill ane apparently so received by him."
 Regarding Joseph H. Lawlor the jury commented: "was member of the senate in the 1885 sessior of the General Assembly represent ing the Sixteenth District in Wat erbury. He was senate member
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
Violation Of Corrupt Practices Act Charged
MAYOR.
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of the Committee on Public Health and Safety to which the bill in question was referred for considera- ton and report. The 1,200 shares of stock were received by him appar- ently without paying therefore and on November IS, 1885 he re- turned certificate 1920 to the trans fer agent with instructions to trans fer seven hundred shares of the 1900 shares to himself, Joseph H. LaWlor and five hundred shares to Lieut.-Gov. T. Frank Hayes. The Grand Jury concludes. that the re- ceipt of this stock by Joseph H LaWlor, a member of the 1885 Gen. eral Assembly, which stock was sub- sequently divided with Lieut. Gov T. Frank Hayes presiding officer of the senate before which this bill came for action, was intended as a gratuity from Daniel J. Leary to both the senator and the Lieut. Gov. for their respective efforts in promoting the passage of the Steam Sterilizing bill. The certificate for 700 shares of stock is still registered in the name of Joseph H. Lawlor and is now in his possession"
 Lawlor, it is reported, claims to have paid for his stock but has no receipts to prove it. He recently re- signed as state athletic commission CT.
 In '35 Legislature
 Nathan Spiro (of Danbury) was a member of the state senate in 1885 session representing the 24th district and was senate chairman of the Committee on Public Health and Safety" the jury reported. ''It was he who rendered the favorable report on the original bill in the senate. He received his certificate for five hundred shares of the Electric Steam Sterilizing Company stock without payment therefor anc within a week after its receipt by him, he sold the five hundred shares through brokerage concern fol approximately $1,250."
 Matthew A. Daly," says the jury twas member of the State Senate in the 1885 session of the Genera Assembly representing the eighth district. The stock book of the Electric Steam Sterilizing Company shows, that the certificate for 200 shares was issued in his name, still stands in his name and has never been transferred"
 Charles E. Williamson of Darien received 2,000 shares of the stock
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07

which he sold for about $4,000, and out of this sum he gave $2,000 to Harry E. Mackenzie of Bethel, the jury stated. Both have already been arrested in Waterbury on Grand Jury charges of conspiracy. They were hired to lobby for the Electric SteIm Sterilizing bill.
 "The gift of these shares of stock, with the apparent intention of thereby rewarding the recipients for their efforts in securing passage of legislation in the General Assem- bly, indicates the extension of the corrupting influence of Lieut. t.-Gov. Hayes and Comptroller Leary from the City of Waterbury into the halls of the State Capitol in Hartford" said the jury.
 Punishment Is Heavy
 A maximum fine of $2,000, im- prisonment for not more than 10 years or both, debarrment from holding any public office in this state and forfeiture of the offices three of the accused now hold are possible penalties if they are prose- cuted under Section 6169 of the General Statutes which the Grand Jury report recommended.
 This section, entitled Bribery of executive or legislative officer" for bids an executive or legislative of- flcer or member of the General Assembly from accepting gifts in return for votes.
 According to the Grand Jury the men are also prosecuteable under the Corrupt Practices Act. Section 689 of which forbidS the acceptance of a gift in return for votes. Viola ton of this section carries maxi mum penalty of two years impris- onment, fine of 5000 or both.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07

Continued from Page D sion bill merely authorized the new building and provided no funds.
 Additional funds were provided plane tender, @ mine sweeper, destroyer tender, two oil tankers and two fleet tugs.
 $41,0OO,0OO For Navy
 The bill carries SALTS, 167 for naval purposes, of which $35, 5,802,000 is for the presidents ship-building program. Committee reductions in the latter phase amount to $3,- 952 ,0OO.
 The budget estimates of $20,752,- 900 for facilities and improvements at Navy Yards and stations were reduced by $1000,000, the amount cut form $2,000,000 item to begin construction of graving dock at Puget Sound The committee con- cluded $1,O00,O0O would be sufficient to start work.
 Explaining refusal to recommend funds asked by President Roose- velt to begin construction of $3,- 100000 dirigible for training experi- mentation as authorized in the naval expansion act, the committee declared:
 No Dirigible Need
 "The chief naval operations ad- vised the committee that he had not seen anything to indicate that such ship had any military value and that so far as he knew no other na- ton had such ship or was building one for military purposes.
 "The chief of the bureau of aero- nautics advised the committee that there was not literally any imme- diate emergency for including the money in this bill"
 The bill, carries only $12,500,000 in strictly deficiency items for this and previous fiscal years. For claims against the government, $10,3l9,58O is provided.
 Supplemental Items
 Four major supplemental items for this and the coming 1889 fiscal year total $220 0649, ,291. In addition to the $35 100000 naval construction pro- gram, they are:
 S98,285 ,404 to restore to $100,0O0,- 900 the capital of the Commodity Corporation as required by a new law.
 S4O,561 1886 in payments to 15 states which paid federal unemploy- ment compensation taxes under So- cial Security before passing their own laws and were ineligible, until congress specifically authorized, to receive the 90 per cent refund allow ed cooperating states.
 $5O,O00,000 to refund processing and related taxes collected under the invalidated agricultural adjustment act.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
State Fitzgerald Assumes Netu Office
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ton at St. Mary's parochial school and Crosby high school. Entering Holy Cross college, he obtained his bachelor of arts degree in 1923 as an honor graduate, and after studying law at the Harvard law school he received his bache- Tor of laws degree.
 MT. Fitzgerald was admitted to the Connecticut bar July 13, 1926 and he immediately began prac- ticing law in this city in the of- flee of the late Atty. Edward B. Kelley.
 In Past Seven Years
 He was appointed prosecutor of the city court March 28, 1928, suc- ceeding Atty. Marcus A. Weis- man and in June, 1881, he became assistant states attorney under MT. Lewis.
 The new states attorney is mar ried, his wife being the former Margaret Cumming of Boston. They have three children, Margaret Mary 5, Mary Ellen, 3 12, and William B. Fitzgerald, Jr., 2.
 The Fitzgeralds live at 112 Co., lumbia boulevard. and it was there that MT. Fitzgerald was when he re- ceived the news of his appointment. He was baraged with calls from friends and acquaintances who con- graduated him warmly.
 Assistant States Attorney
 Assistant States Attorney Smyth is also native of Waterbury and is graduate of Crosby high school, class of 1915. He attended Yale university as a member of the class of 1921, but his studies were in- terrupted when he joined the navy during the World War.
 After his discharge, MT. Smyth studied further at the George Washington university, Washing ton, D. C., receiving his A. B. and IL. B. degrees, the latter in 1924.
 He was admitted to the District of Columbia bar in 1924 and the Connecticut bar in 1925 when he began practicing law in Water bury. He was named deputy cor oner by Coroner John T. Monzani Jan. 1, 1929 to succeed Theobald Conway, and in that position has investigated numerous important untimely deaths, especially during the last few years when Coroner Monzani was not so active in his position. MT. Smyth shares office space with Atty. John H. Cassidy.
 The new assistant is married and has a son, Walter w. Smyth, Jr. He lives at 264 Country club road
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
the vote lineup whereby eight Re- publicans were able to out-vote six nanaAcrotc
Message Extenuated


 The mayor had extenuated his veto message to include reference to all three resolutions. He cited sec- ton 35 of the charter, saying that he found under the powers of the board of aldermen no provision allowing the board authority to suspend" officials of the city.
 "In no instance have any of the persons accused of charges by the extraordinary grand jury been con- victed" he wrote, and added that none of the accused had been af- forded opportunity to answer to the charges made.
 This aspect of the grand jury pro- ceedings, "secret" insofar as the judges directions to witnesses was concerned, but allowing investigators to make unofficial statements" ap- parently had not been given consid- eration by majority of the capacity crowd at the aldermanic meeting. The mayors silence since the accus- ations were made public in the re- port found reason in his veto mess age comment, T have not been ask ed one single question concerning city affairs" This was evidenced by the attitudes of those at the meet ing.
 Kingston Breaks Silence
 Alderman Kingston was first to break the silence. He moved that the message be received and placed on file, then that each of the three resolutions be considered separately; next that the resolution concerning the mayor be passed over the lat ter's veto.
 "The motion is lost" remarked President Perrielle. after the vote showed 8-6, Republican-Democratic votes. ITO be legal it requires two thirds majority.
 Wrangling developed over whether the original motion to file the veto had been withdrawn and Alderman DuBois made series of motions with interruptions by both Alder man Kelly and President Perriello on points of procedure, the latter remarking frequently that the mo- tions were out of order.
 Finally, after President Perriello