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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19
City Probe Is Much
 Nearer To Climax
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investigators, who have been named special deputy sheriffs of New Ha- ven county as 8 gesture of coopera- ton by High Sheriff J. Edward Sla- win.
 Spearhead of the Investigation however, has been maintained al Hartford, in the offices of Specia. Assistant Prosecutors Hugh M. Al- corn, Jr., and Harold E. Mitchell Hartford has come into prominent place in the investigation since Feb ruary 5, when Detective Hickey re- moved the records of Ex-ControlleI Leary to that city, less than 24 hours after his appointment as in- vestigator.
 Since February 8, and even at the present moment, the question ot records used in the last city elec- ton has received much considera- ton with regard to the investiga- ton. Taxpayers were somewhat surprised when Detective Hickey an- nounced that photoStatic copies of the records would be taken to Hart ford, for perusal by his Superiors. All sheets are expected to be copied by today. Work on that angle of the investigation was started yester- day under the guidance of the two investigators, in the presence of City Clerk John P. Fitzmaurice, custodian of the books.
 Another sensation was caused by the announcement from Collector of Internal Revenue Thomas s. Smith that the government had been in- vestigating the possibility that per- sons who had allegedly received large sums from the city, had not included them in their income tax reports. This angle of the probe is believed to be continuing under the blanket of secrecy traditional to such governmental probes. Thus, il appears, 8 duel investigation is un- derway.
 Numerous local persons have been questioned by the sleuths and sev- eral angles of investigation have un- doubtedly been pursued which never will be published; because of the secrecy which shrouded them It was considered as possible that the larger portion of the check-up has been completed.
 There still remains the mystery of the missing records, however. This phase of the case will undoubtedly be considered paramount by MT Alcorn, ST., in making his all-im- portant decision whether or not to seek the inauguration of 8 grand jury to continue the probe which was started by States Attorney Lawrence L. Lewis. and passed along to Alcorn's office when all local off, cials disqualified themselves.
 Should Alcorn desire further in- vestigation there is also the possibil- ity that he will not ask for grand jury, but will seek the invocation oi Section 601 of the general statutes which gives a superior court judge powers of directing investigation.
 Despite importance of any present branches of the probe, the para mount question today in the minds of all was, What will Alcorn do?'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19
FINANCE BOARD
 MEETS MONDAY
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adjust what he charged as a deficit" of approximately $330,000. By DOT tions of Sec. Il of the charter, it was brought out that provision for payment of such over-expenditureS of one year is made out of tax re- ceiptS for the year which are re- ceived between January and May 1 of the following year.
 Com. Goss Asked Opinion
 Commissioner Goss asked for an opinion from the corporation coun- sel on whether such payment is provided for 8 cash deficit, and what the procedure may be, whether the tax moneys so received are paid into the surplus sinking fund and thereafter transferred. While the corporation counsePs opinion was ready earlier this week, there has been no official comment on its ruling.
 Surmise of those close to the sit- uation is that the corporation coun- sells opinion is in support of the provisions of Sec. Il as relates to the payment of a potential deficit out of the stipulated revenues. Just what procedure he finds proper by charter for such transfer of funds, is not known.
 Peak of Publicity
 Agitation created by those con- cerned with Controller Rowland'S current attempt to attack his pred ecessor in office, Daniel J. Leary, has kept the matter of the alleged deficit at peak of publicity through the last several weeks. This, in spite of the affirmation of those familiar with city business, that 1t would be impossible to determine whether such 8 deficit" existed until the city's books are audited.
 During the time the auditors from Kingsley & Co., concurred with the charter stipulation that the city books remain open for 30 days after the close of the year, to January 30. Then, two weeks more is allowed for any adjustments or late accounts to be submitted. Then the December accounts are audited and the indicated transfers of numerous items of the entire year are made by the auditing officials before the annual report is made, usually about March IS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19
FRACTIONAL FIGHTS
 IN (. 0.P. SCORED
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candidate, take your case to the voters in the caucus, or primary, who will make the nomination or elect the delegates"
 Had Named Committee
 Harwood spoke less than 24 hours after he named 8 policy committee to advise the party leadership on tactics in the coming campaign. Representation on this committee came from each of the states eight counties and included members of the two major factions of the party the old and new guard.
 The state chairman's declara- tion of neutrality in the internecine party feud was regarded as placing him in a favorable position for achieving compromise.
 Harwood called for the election of state and national republican off, ficials this year as the quickest method to end the centralization of government at Washington, a trend to which he said he was bitterly op- posed.
 "We favor," he said, a decentral- ization of government"
 Republican Philosophy
 He stated the Republican philoso- phy was:
 ITO make each unit of govern ment do only such things as cannot be done by smaller unit, and that the citizen, assured of the security which he can enjoy only from a sane and stable government of his own making, will appreciate more fully the responsibilities and power of his great privilege as 8 voter"
 Other speakers at the meeting were Bradley and State Sen. E.. Gaynor Brennan, of this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19
ROACH PROPOSES
 ADVISORY BOARD.
Criticism of Local Cinema Attractions Lead to De.
 CisiOn on Censorship

Complaints against several mo- tion pictures shown recently in Wa terbury have led to a decision by Police Superintendent William J. Roach to appoint an advisory board to review privately any films con- sidered of questionable nature. Permission for public showing of such pictures will be forbidden if the reviewing group does not ap-- prove the film. Supt. Roach has asked Miss Kathleen Crowley, ju- venile probation officer and mem-' Der of the National Board of Re- view, to select the personnel of the reviewing board.
 In making his announcement, Supt. Roach declared that the com- plaints received had not been about the regular run of Hollywood pie lures, but against sex and "educa- tional" films which have been shown in the city. He said that one or two theaters were the chief of- lenders.
 Miss Crowley said she had also received a large number of com- plaintS, many of them from par ents. Both she and Supt. Roach criticized the advertising of several pictures shown here recently, which, they said, was not in good taste.
 In addition to the general powers given him under the charter, Supt. Roach was given special powers to act against alleged indecent films or exhibitions by virtue of 8 city ordinance adopted here a few months ago. The ordinance gives him power to refuse to license the showing of any film which he con- siders against the public morals.
 The reviewing board will begin to function within the next week or two. It will probably be composed of both clergymen and laymen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19

Said MT. Hammond:
 ''The members oI Waterburys Accident Prevention Bureau and h. vestigating Squad are certainly do- ing a splendid job. In my work which is known as Community Work, that is, interesting different communities in establishing safety divisions within the police depart Rnents, have been using the work done by the Waterbury Police De- partment for my example as to what San be accomplished by an Accident Prevention Bureau. Another thing I have noticed with particular at tention is the striking cooperation Neing given the Waterbury police by the local newspapers; these, too, l nave used innnumerable times to explain the aids and necessity or newspaper cooperation. All in all the work achieved by the bureau and squad makes Waterbury the criterion in the Safety Field"
 Reduce Speed
 Police Superintendent William J.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19

Roach, in his weekly safety state ment, today urged drivers to cut down their speeds. He said:
 "Three Score and Ten is our al- lotted time on this earth. Are you in a particular hurry to shorten your time here? This question is direct ed to both the motorist and pedes- trian. Therefore, the entire popu- lace should prepare an answer. But the majority will not be able to ans wer the question, Why the Hurry"
 Tt has been stated, as a warning in Traffic Accident Education, that Death Sits Besides Us At The Wheel" If this is true and statistics are the proof of the statement, then why not drive more slowly and in turn make more difficult the Grim Reaper's job? There is no really good reason for rushing through life at breakneck speed. Nothing is so important that a few seconds delay will make any material difference. To the driver-Slow up generally; lessen your speed in driving. The result-better health; greater poise; steadier nerves, @ more alert mind and surely less automobile acci- dents.
 Nature Changes
 To the pedestrian-as is generally conceded, most men change their entire nature behind the wheel of an automobile. So does man change his entire nature when he walks out before an oncoming vehicle. De- fiance is the principle thought-de- flying the motoriSt on general prin- ciples-simply because he, the ped- estrian, feels the importance of hav- ing the right of way. This same ped- estrian forgets the difficulties the motorist has driving an automobile through heavy traft1c-especially in the busy downtown area. Forgets that the driver can only stop the machine within certain number of feet, depending upon the speed he is travelling. This type of pedestrian can be numbered among those per- sons who will not reach "Three Score and Ten", but whose names are included in the roll call of the unfortunate who made up the list of the 10000 people killed last year by motor vehicle.
 You, the driver, will surely enjoy the knowledge that you have not been responsible for the death of, injury to, another human. Then why not do everything possible to- ward experiencing this employment? Meaning - become better driver; become a more careful pedestrian; be more considerate of the other driver and of the pedestrian. Take life easier. Now may I ask, "Why the hurry?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19
FrdterndL Neus
Speedwell Lodge

Dr, Edward H. Kirschbaum and Dr. Max H. Ruby were reelected lodge physicians and two com mittecs were named at the meet ing of Speedwen lodge, Knights of PythiaS, at Speedwell hall. George W. T. Armour heads the sick visit ing. committee which includes Frank N. Treat, Benjamin A. Hahn. Ransford R. Harrison and Harry w. Upson. The entertain ment committee consists of Alfred F. Doughty, Arthur R. Moore, MT. Armour, Philip Bernstein and HOhn R. Maier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19

on the danger to be expected in central Europe if Britain and France pursued purely negative policy.
 It was on the basis of these two meetings, and on urgent telegrams and telephone calls among European chancellerieS, that the cabinet was called into extraordinary session to- day-perhaps to make decisions of world importance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19
ITALIAN DEMOCRATS
 PLANNING SOCIAL

Presided over by Domenic Bar bieri, president, the meeting last night of the Young Italian Demo- cratic club was devoted to hearing an address by Albert Spagnola, Ital- ian orator of the club, on the well fare program of the club. Plans for a social program in April were discussed and 8 committee will be chosen at the next meeting,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19
OVERCOATS STOLEN

Theft of three overcoats from cars parked on John street was re- ported to police last night. The gar- ments were stolen while their own- CTS were attending 8 dance at St. Joseph's hall.
 The coats were owned by three young men from New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19
Legal Notices
LIQUOR PERMIT

NVIHCf1 UT AFFLICAIIUN This Is to give notice that I, Jerry DeVito, of 236 Bank St., Wa terbury, Conn, have filed an appli- cation dated Feb. 18th, 1888 with the Liquor Control Commission for a Tavern Permit for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises at 234 Bank St.. Waterbury, Conn. The business is owned by Jerry DeVito, of -236 Bank St., Waterbury, Conn, and will be conducted by Jerry DeVito, of 236 Bank St., Waterbury, Conn.,, as permittee.
 s JERRY DE VITO. Dated Feb. 18th, 1888. 2-l9-2e
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19
Zindah GrOttO

A hash and pancake supper will he held next Friday night by zin- dah Grotto at the organizations rooms on Bank street. Plans were made at a regular meeting last night.
 Arrangements for the fifth ar- nual circus sponsored by the Grotto were discussed last night. The circus will be presented next month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19
Eight Births Here
 In Eight Hours

What is believed to be a rec ord for births was established at St. Mary's hospital today when eight babies were born within a period of less than eight hours. The first baby ar- rived at a. m., and the eighth at 8:45 2. m.
 Four of the infants were boys, and four girls. One of the babies, born prematurely, died, but the other seven were reported to be doing nicely.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19
Basketball Managers
 Arranging Smoker
President Frank McGrath Chosen Chairman of Com.
 mittee for Events at Community House Feb. P
WASHINGTON HILL

Walsh, Joseph Mulcunry, William Kelly, William Clasby, Thomas Con- way, John Dalton, William Gaughan, Michael McC Cormack, Lawrence Null len, Matthew Phelan, Ralph Ruggles, Ambrose Scully, Frank Sturges and Martin Tehan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19
Tadv McAIpie Lodge

Mrs. Joan Hunter, chief daugh- ter. presided at a meeting of Lady McAlpine lodge. Daughters of Scotia last night at Kitchener post hall, which preceded card party at which 15 tables were in play, Mrs. Agnes Porter was chairman of the committee in charge. The lodge will sponsor 8 food sale March 12 at Rowland Hughes Go. store.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19
CURLEY IMPROVES

Miami, Fla, Feb. 19-(UP) John A. Curley, former Boston city treas urer, ill with pneumonia, was re- ported as "feeling slightly better" today, but his condition remained seriouA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19

home of her daughter, Mrs. Roland Cyr in Thomaston.
 She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Cyr and Mrs. Raymond Nose ly; five sons, John, William, James, Edward and Martin; 8 sister. Mrs. Frank Doyle, and several grand- children.
 Funeral arrangements are incom- plete.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19
Evergreen Court

Members of Evergreen court, Order of Amaranth, made plans at . meeting last night to attend the 38th annual session of the Grand Court, Order of Amaranth, April 2, at Bridgeport. Official delegates from the local court will be Mir. and Mrs. John P. GreSs- well, Joseph Davies and Mrs. Ed ward Mraz, but many more from the local court will attend.
 Mrs. Hensel is truth in the Grand Court and Mrs. Lillian A. Rodeck is grand representative to Pennsylvania.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19

Picture telegrams," or photo graphic messages in the sender'S handwriting, were recently intro duced in Britain and immediately became popular.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19
OBITUARY

EERRANTE-Mrs. Maria A. Fer rante, 68, widow of Nicola Ferrante, died last night at her home in Ava lon Farms, Middlebury. She was a native of Italy and had resided in Middlebury for 31 years where she was a character known to many in that community.
 Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Mary Carangelo of Westville and Miss Rose Ferrante of Middle bury; a son, Anthony Ferrante, of Middlebury, and four grandchildren. The funeral will be held Monday from the home to the Church of St. John of the Cross, where a high mass will be celebrated, time to be announced. Burial will be in St. James cemetery, Naugatuck. Friends may call at the home this evening and tomorrow afternoon and eye- ming.
 SKEHAN-Mrs. Catherine (Ken- nedy) Skehan, widow of Daniel Skehan, died last night at her home, 132 Oak street, after . long illness. Her husband died Jan. 27. Born in Ireland, Mrs. Skehan came to this country 50 years ago. She was communicant of the Church of the Sacred Heart and a member of the Rosary confraternity of the parish.
 She is survived by a son, William, of New Jersey.
 The funeral will be held Monday morning at SIS o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, to the Church of the Sacred Heart, where a solemn high mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening and tomorrow after noon and evening.
 GPILBEAULT-M Mrs. Mary Rock Guilbeault, 65, died last night at her home, 58 Alder street, after a long illness. She was born in Canada and came to Waterbury 55 years ago. She was one of the founders of St.. Ann's parish.
 She is survived by her husband, Ferdinand Guilbeault; two daugh- ters, Mrs. Peter Gagnon, and Mrs Leo A. Pepin, both of Waterbury; four sons, Alfred of Waterbury, Arthur of Williamsport, Penn, Ro- land, of Detroit, Mich, Mearle, of Mount Vernon, N. Y.; three sisters, Mrs. Henry LaPalme, of Waltham, Mass, Mrs. Rose Balthazar, of Wa terbury, and Miss Margaret Rock, of New York city; and four grand children.
 The funeral will be held from the Belleville funeral home, 68 East Clay street, time to be announced later. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening, and tomorrow afternon and evening.
 KENNY-ThomaS Kenny, 8 reSi- dent of the Porter street section of Brooklyn for many years, died last evening at his home. A native of Amenia, N. Y. he had been 8 resi- dent of this city for the past 46 years. MT. Kenny was employed by the Kipp Foundry. He was 8 com- municant of St. Patrick's church. He is survived by several cousins in New Haven and Naugatuck. His wife, Mrs. Nora Kenny, died in January, 1885.
 The funeral will be held from the Bergin funeral home, 290 East Main street on Monday morning, time to be announced later, to St. Pat ricks church where solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated. Bur- ial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the home on Saturday and Sun day afternoons and evenings.
 SCOTT - Mrs. Catherine Walsh Scott. widow of William Scott of l Thomaston, a former Waterbury 1 resident, died this morning at the MASSES
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19
Accident Prevention
 Work Here Praised
Traffic Engineer Cites Success of Plan in Addresses in Various Cities-ROach Issues Weekly Comments

The work of the accident division of the Waterbury Police Department was highly praised by Harold Hammond traffic engineer for the National Casualty and Underwriters of America when he visited here this week He said that he used the accident prevention work done here as model in other cities and towns about the country
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19
FUNERALS

The funeral of BroniSlaw Lukow- ski will be held this afternoon at 3:15 o'clock from the home, 1l9 East Farm street, to St. Stanislaus Kostka church, where services will be held at 3:30 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary cemetery. A mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated at the church Monday morning.
 The funeral of John Robeski, also known aS John Rozinski, was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Arthur J. Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue, to St. Stanislaus Kostka church where solemn high mass was celebrated at g o'clock. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Dillon was held from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street this morning at 9:15 o'clock to the Church of the Immaculate Concep. tion, where a solemn high mass was celebrated at 10 o'clock. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Nora Con- nors was held from the home, 83 Lounsbury street, this morning at 8:30 o'clock to St. Francis Xavier church where 6 solemn high mass was celebrated at g o'clock. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of William Fruin was held this morning from the Ar thur J. Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue, at 8:30 o'clock to the Church of the Immaculate Con- ceptiop where solemn high mass was celebrated at g o'clock. Burial was in old St. Joseph's cemetery.
 The funeral of William Dauphi- nais was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the home, 234 East Main street, to St. Anne's church at 9 o'clock. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Matthew Verbickas was held from the home, 145 Congress avenue, this morning at 8:3o o'clock to St. JoSeph's church at g o'clock. Burial was in the family plot, Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of William J. Keller will be held from the home II Rail- road Hill street on Monday after noon, time later, Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis officiating. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery. Friends may call at the home this evening and tomorrow afternoon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19
MASSES

LONERCAN-Month mind mass of Requiem will be celebrated Mo,Iday
 Morning, Feb. 2l at o'clock, at the Immaculate Conception church, for the repose of the soul of the late MgN. KRfherlne LonArgana
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19

OAAC4d4 1OOhu1S FOluIIic, WHICH MlBQC have contained such aff1davits.
 Back to GOrmley Days
 MT. Hickey also conferred with ex-Judge Martin J. Gormley of New Haven, who ran for Congress on the Democratic ticket in 1892, and was defeated by margin of 82 votes by Edward w. GoSs. Rumors of illegal voting also besmeared that election. Hearings were conducted on the al- legations of illegality, but Congress refused to unSeat MT. GosS.
 MT. Fitzmaurice and the two detec- tiveS remained at the scene of the photographing of the books all day yesterday, except for a brief inter Jude when Assistant City Clerk John DiCorpo substituted for MT. Fitz- maurice, while the latter went to lunch,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19

The funeral of Mrs. Domicella Unikas will be held from the home, 213 Alder street, Monday, time and arrangements to be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19
DIED

this city, Feb. IS, 1888, Mrs. Catherine (Kennedy) Skehan. of 132 Oak St. Funeral Monday morning, at s:15 o'clock, from Null vile Funeral Home. 270 West Main St., to Sacred Heart Church. Bur- ial in Calvary cemetery. Middlebury, Conn.,, Feb. 18th, 1898, Mrs. Maria A. Fer rante, of Avalon Farms. Middlebury. Funeral Monday morning. time to be announced later, from Avalon Farms, Middlebury, Conn.,, to St: John of The Cross Church. Burial in St. James cemetery, Naugatuck, Conn.
 GUILBEAULT-In In this city, Feb. 18th, 1888, Mrs. Mary Rock Gull beault, of 58 Alder St. Funeral ar- arrangements later, from Belleville Funeral Home, 68 East Clay St. this city, Feb. 18th, 1888. Thomas Kenny, of Porter St. Funeral Monday morning, time later. from Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main St., to St. Patricks Church. Burial in Calvary ceme- tery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19
Pine Rock Circle

The monthly meeting of Pine Rock circle, Lady FOresters, was followed by a social program last night at Mechanics hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19

SCOTT - Mrs. Catherine Walsh Scott. widow of William Scott of Thomaston, a former Waterbury resident, died this morning at the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19
H. SALISBURY IS SUING FOR $5O,OOO

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ELECTION VOTE
 PHOTOS READY

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REGISTRARS HAVE
 NO LEGAL RIGHT

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