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Evening star., 1938-05-05
STAGEHAND, SICK,
IS OUT OF DERBY
Colt Running High Fever as
Result of Sore Throat
After Trial.
(Picture on Page Az
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
LOUISVILLE. KY, May 5.-Stage-
hand was declared out of the Kentucky
Derby today by Maxwell Howard, Day
ton (Ohio) owner of the winter book
favorite. Howard said the colt de-
veloped high temperature last night
and showed no improvement this
morning.
Earl Sande, former premier jockey
who has trained Stagehand and The
Chief for Howard, said he had not
entirely given up hope of winning the
Derby as The Chief is regarded as a
formidable runner. Sande added there
was still an outside chance that Stage
hand might come around in time to
run Saturday, but that if he didn't run
In the Derby he would not be able to
compete In the Preakness May IA
either.
Developed Sore Throat.
Sande said Stagehand. which fin
ished third to The Chief and Lawrin
in the Derby trial here Tuesday, came
out OF that race II fine shape, but
added:
Last night he started running a
temperature caused by a sore throat.
The fever reached as high as 1O4.2,
dropped this morning to 1O1, but then
went up again to 1913"
Howard declared the colt out after
consulting Sande, but the latter indi-
Gated later he still held a faint hope by
saying: While not serious, the horses
condition is such that there is only an
outside chance of his getting to the
post. do not believe in taking
chances with such a good horse.
Even if he shows decided improve
ment within the next two or three
days, it will still mean could not race
him in 10 days to two weeks, which
would mean he could not start in the
Preakness."
Sande added that with Stagehand
out, Jack Westrope. who had been
chosen to ride him in the Derby, would
be on The Chief.
Howard Issues Statement.
Howard issued this statement:
"As protection to the public. whose
affection for Stagehand, the favorite
for the Kentucky Derby, has been
most unusual, owing to his recent Cali
fornia racing triumphs, think it only
right and fair that the public should
have this information at once.
Earl Sande, my trainer, has notified
me that Stagehand very suddenly de-
veloped a fever, running as high as
l04.2 degrees, and that Stagehand is
definitely out of the Derby. As the
Kentucky Derby is only two days away,
Sande Goes not think it advisable to
run SO valuable horse, even with
the slightest fever, and concur in his
opinion and we can now only depend
on The Chief to carry our colors."
Evening star., 1938-05-05
Hard,Riding Creditors Rope
Col. Mccoy in Last Round-Up'
Sho,U Disbanded After
a Poor Season in
Apathetic East.
BY w. H. SHIPPEN, Jr.

Dy w. H. S1lAI EN-, JT.
1t was the last roundup" early to-
day for the riders of Col Tim McCoy's
Wild West Show.
Col. Mccoy, like many good
trouper before him, found that the
tanbark trail blazed by the great
Buffalo Bill was beset by sheriffs and
financial pitfalls.
The creditors closed in last night
after Col. Mccoy had equipped his new
show at heavy expense and led his 400
or more retainers out of the West in
the face Of a public no longer stam-
peded by the lure of the Wild West.
The last roundup was staged early
today, under the glitter of electric
lights, which lined the tracks at
lexington Freight Yards. The riders,
troupers and roustabouts formed a
long line which shuffled forward on
the pay car while lightning flashed,
thunder rumbled and swift showers
sent the detected showmen scurrying
to cover.
300 Paid OFF S..
For many a stranded cowboy. gau-
cho, Bengal lancer" and Australian
stockman." there was but IS in the
pay till, while the lesser employees had
to content themselves with SO. Some
300 men and women were paid off in
the last line while the money held
out.
Where they were to go from here
remained personal problem today for
scores of performers. Some planned
to hook up with the big show
Ringing Bros. & Barnum Bailey, due
(See CIRCUS, Page A-6)
Evening star., 1938-05-05
RELATIVE IDENTIFIES
DROWNING VICTIM
Woman Who Was Found Floating
in Reservoir Was Waitress.
Believed Suicide.

The body Of woman found float
ing in Georgetown Reservoir yester-
day morning was identified today at
the morgue as that of Mrs. Lucille
Byram. 27, waitress, Of 1912 Twelfth
street NV.
The Identification was made shortly
before noon by Mrs. A. E. Myers, 1921
North Pershing drive, Arlington, Va,
a sister Of the dead woman. She was
the last of half dozen relatives and
friends of missing persons to view the
body.
Coroner A. Magruder Macdonald
was expected to issue a certificate of
suicide later today Police said the
body bore no marks of violence and
that the fence surrounding the reser-
voir was high enough to prevent a
person falling into the water by acci-
dent.
The woman had been dead only a
few hours when her partially sub
merged body was discovered and re-
ported by passerby.
Authorities notified Mrs. Byrams
husband, James. who lives in Airing
ton County. Investigators were told
the couple had been separated for
some time.
Evening star., 1938-05-05
$150,00O, 900 US. LOSS
SEEN IN CHINESE WAR
contingent and Potential injury
to Trade Will Be Much
More, Club Asserts.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 5.-The Export
Managers Club of New York published
today the results of survey estimst-
ing Americas direct loss in the first
10 months of the japanese invasion
OF China at well over $3.50, 900. 900.
with contingent and potential losses
OF far greater amount.
o. o. Gallup, secretary of the club.
said: ''The blow to American COM
merce and industry due to the war in
China Is far greater than is generally
realized in this country"
The loss of 10000, 900, he said.
was estimated on the basis of damage
to United States property in China.
The survey estimated that 80 per
cent of the American companies doing
an export business with China have
been forced, at least temporarily. from
the field.
Evening star., 1938-05-05
Armed Man Who Ran Amuck
Is Killed by Maryland Officer

Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Schneider, who
keep the store here. put in a call to
Hyattsville for police aid. Arriving at
the scene, Pvt. Henry c. Briscoe en-
gagged in gun battle with johnson,
both using automobiles as shelters.
Pvt. Briscoe shot four times with his
.38-caliber revolver, two bullets enter
ing Johnson's leg and side. Mortally
wounded, johnson was taken to Cas-
ualty Hospital in Washington by the
Glendale Rescue Squad and was found
dead upon arrival.
Chief Of Police Arthur w. Hepburn
and Ralph w. Brown Of Prince Georges
County police are investigating.
Evening star., 1938-05-05
BLAST ON FREIGHTER
Man Reported Killed in Engine
Room Explosion.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, May S R.-
Coast Guard divisional headquarters
received a radio report early today
that an engine room explosion on the
steamship Suwied had killed one man.
The 324-foot freighter was 20 miles
south of Panama City, Fla, in the
Gulf of Mexico, when the explosion
took place. She was en- route from
Panama City to Tampa.
Evening star., 1938-05-05
DOESN'T WANT DEFENSE
FUND, MORGAN STATES
Ousted T. V. A. Chairman Says
He Knows Nothing About Talk
of Reinstatement Fight.

by the ASSOclateQ PreSSs
PITTSBURGH, May 5.-Dr. Arthur
E. Morgan, dismissed chairman of the
Tennessee Valley Authority, said to-
day he did not know anything about
and did not want any defense fund
to carry on fight for reinstatement
to the Government agency.
Commenting on reports that such
a fund was being raised, DR.. Morgan,
in Pittsburgh on business, said: If
I wanted to be reinstated. that is en-
tirely personal matter. know moth
ing about a defense fund.
Some people have suggested they
would like to help in establishing
points in the investigation (of the
T. V. A., but that has nothing to do
with defense fund.
Il don't want any defense fund,
and don't expect any"
DR.. Morgan said he would return
tonight to his home in Yellow Springs,
Ohio.
Evening star., 1938-05-05
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
COLLINGTON, Md, May 5.-A COL
ored man who repeatedly ran amuck
with a 20 caliber rifle and forced
eight residents of this community to
barricade themselves in store and
house, was fatally wounded today by
Prince Georges County policeman
who answered call from the besieged
residents.
According to reports, the man,
Frank johnson, 40, had fired at sew
eral persons before they took refuge
in the store and house. Threatening
their lives, johnson dared any one to
come out police were told.
Evening star., 1938-05-05
SINGER WINS PRAISE
FILLING DIVA'S ROLE
Hide Konetzni Lauded in London
as Substitute for Mime.
Lehman, Who Collapsed.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, May 5.-Hilde Konetzni
won extravagant praise from London's
operagoers today for stepping from
the audience into Nine. Lotte Leh-
mann's role when the diva collapsed
in the first act Of Der Rosenkavalier"
at Covent Garden last night.
At the final curtain the audience
gave her a great ovation and critics
today called her equal to Nine. Leh-
mann as Marschallin. Just one man
asked for his money back, and he
got it.
The diva broke off her singing in
the first act. throwing up her hands
and exclaiming, Il can't go on"
Today her illness was ascribed to
seasickness on a stormy crossing from
New York. She was recuperating.
Evening star., 1938-05-05
Crotch of Elm
Serves as Base
OF Cherry Tree
BY the Associated Press.

by I1It hSSUCIHCtU FItSS,
ATHOL, Mass, May 5.-A
cherry tree growing in the crotch
Of an elm tree was blossoming
today at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Adams.
Mrs. Adams said she believed a
bird dropped a cherry stone in
leaf mold in the crotch.
Evening star., 1938-05-05
Davis Recuperating.

PHILADELPHIA, May S R.-
United States Senator James j. Davis,
Republican. was recuperating today
from slight illness which he describ-
ed as "a touch Of food poisoning"
He became i'll last night.
Evening star., 1938-05-05
APOPLExY HITS COCA
53-Day Premier of Rumania Is
Stricken at Estate.

BUCHAREST. May R.-Octavian
Goga. who for So days headed an anti
Semitic government In Rumania, was
stricken with apoplexy at his estate In
Transylvania last night.
Evening star., 1938-05-05
Summary Of Today's Star

FOREIGN.
Toxic invokes drastic "Nazi" type mo-
bilization law. Page Al
II Duce parades navy for Hitler at
Naples. Page Az
Franc stabilized with 279 cents mini
mum level. Page A
Chamberlain says Irish got main pact
benefits. Page Al
NATIONAL.
woodring warns chamber Of threat
from "aggressors." Page Al
Wage-hour bill sponsors seek 1S sig
natures to petition. Page Az
wAsHfNGTON AND VICINITY.
Woman found in reservoir identified as
waitress. Page Al
Husband and two other men held in
death. Page Al
Fix to be arraigned today in alleged
torturing Of wife. Page AS
BENEFITS found guilty, Pinas cleared in
jewelry case. Page B-l
Suffrage leaders to hold next meeting
on Saturday. Page B-l
Working conditions Of D. @. penal en-
ployes to 10 proheA. rase B.1
Evening star., 1938-05-05

(See CHAMBER, Page !
Evening star., 1938-05-05

(See RELIEF, Page A-5.)
Evening star., 1938-05-05

70. g. Weather Bureau Forecast)
Showers tonight; tomorrow fair and
slightly cooler; moderate shifting winds,
becoming westerly late tonight. Temper
atures today-Highest, 80, at 2 pm; low
est, so, at 4 am.
Full report on page Az.
Evening star., 1938-05-05

(See BASSETT, Page A-8)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-03

This increase is allowable under the recent appropriation of $250, ,O0O,- 900 by congress to enlarge the na- tional WPA program. Just how many may be added at Waterbury remains 8 problem.
 Uncertainty
 The Waterbury situation presently Is in condition of uncertainty, due to the insistence of Controller Sherwood L. Rowland that specific appropriations be made for individ- ual projects participated in by the city with the WPA. Experience of building officials here in the past has been that it sometimes requires from a month to 18 months to ob- tain approval of projects from Washington.
 Thus, unless there gre funds avail able which can be interchanged from one project to another in order to keep the full force of WPA workers employed, the condition of local WPA city projects becomes static, it was remarked. However. City Engineer Charles A. Root will appear before the board of finance at the meet ing today to report on his detailed list of projects now approved by the board of public works and for which he will seek recommendation Of the finance board to the board of alder men for appropriations to continue
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-03

JllLo WOEh.
 Delay Expected
 The system now finds the matter of WPA work passing through three city boards, which meet at varying dates of each mor.tk, and the work planned for the next five months as included in the city engineers list, is threatened at all times by the delay so imposed by tn: controllers refusal to honor acquisitions for ma terialS unless the money sought comes within some specific appro- priation.
 The North Main street trunk sewer work was dela.'od by the con- troller because he reported that he had only $38000 available whereas the total estimated cost would reach SAP 900. The work of 400 .WPA la borers was threatened by similar instance of lack of materials.
 Besides considering the list of WPA projects and the recommeu- dation of the board of public works that $585000 of $80000O approved but unsold bonds, be issued for pay ing construction, the board of finance is expected to give further study to the matter of unpaid De- cember bills. A committee may re- port on the schedule of payment of these accounts although Commis- Sioner John H. GosS, absent from the city, had recommended delaying until @ further audit is made of the accounts to determine which can be paid as claims against the sur plus resource sinking fund.
 This latter fund now totals about S139, ,999 and the unpaid bills about $110,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-03
Cop "Bawls Out" Fea rIess
 Prosecutor For Jay-Wqi5g7g'

Whats this? Hugh Alcorn, nemesis of criminals and fearless prosecutor, almost arrested" and charged with being a "jay walker!"
 A Hartford cop and MT. Alcorn, now busily engaged in probing Waterbury's financial situation and state lobbying practices, fig ured in an argument yesterday in Hartford. MT. Alcorn denies that he was escorted to police head quarters. The cop now refuses to talk. And MT. Alcorn is quoted as saying there was a pleasant end- ing to the incident. Here's the Hartford Courant's version of the states attorney allegedly being mapped" $ a violator of the law and unceremoniously "bawled out in public:
 States Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn Wednesday afternoon ran up against the law.
 While crossing the street at the intersection of Main and Pearl streets, he suddenly discovered that the traffic sign was against him, and there enSued an argu- ment with the policeman on duty as to whether jaywalking had been perpetrated.
 Affairs were reportedly proceed ing at hot, fast pace until De- tective Sergeant Philip H. Dooley arrived on the scene, according to MT. Alcorn. There was then a quick Identification, and the world went on as usual.
 MT. Alcorn, who incidentally was the only person involved that would talk of the episode, claimed the policeman had turned the traffic sign on him when he was in the middle of the street and that immediately thereafter the law had Host his head"
 The policeman, Axel H. Gustaf- son. ordered MT. Alcorn to the curb, but MT. Alcorn continued to cross. Policeman Gustafson re- portedly pushed MT. Alcorn, and the latter reciprocated.
 We argued along quite dis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-03
Grand Jury Ready
 ToMeet With ALcon1
Continued from Page D

for the jury, the last of these to- day. to Emerson J. Leonard, of Wallingford Republican, secretary of the Wallingford Grange.
 Word of the prospective start Tuesday of the questioning of what MT. Acorn described as plenty of witnesses" caused comment on this procedure. It was determined that all of the earlier stages of the grand jury proceedings will be kept secret and that MT. Alcorn may delegate his special detectives, Edward J. Hickey and George L. Greer, to serve subpoenas on the witnesses he plans having the grand jurymen hear.
 First Witness Expected
 First among these is expected to be Controller Sherwood L. Row. land, whose charge of missing records" when he took office ir January were supplemented by the Republican organization publicity attack on the administration and the former controller. Daniel J. Leary. Next will DC James r. Purcell, it is expected, as MT. Purcell was the "holdover' accountant in the controllers office ,se duty it was to have c' he missing records" r tance, the War book. nd SneetS =. a...... ......
 sar.r ..cver, that Spe-
 ..corn has evidenced .a 70 run the investigation
 :, own way which may mean ..at he will not appear at all ques- tioning of witnesses. This phase ot the possibilities is borne out by the installation of the direct telephone line to his Hartford office, indicat- ing that he will be subject to call if testimony develops which he feels warrants his presence at the jury proceedings.
 One Change In Jury
 One change in the original panel of the jury is substitution of Will liam s. Tifft, of 2l0 Maple street, Seymour, Republican, former post master and present Boy Scout ex- ecutive, to replace George E. Bar Der, of Derby, presently in Florida. Should any of those jurors who have been served personally by High Sher- if Slavin and Deputy Sheriff James E. OLeary, of Waterbury, wish to be excused, they must obtain such relief from Judge Inglis, the latter remarked when he instructed the sheriff concerning the matter.
 When E. L. Beebe, manager Of the Waterbury division of the Southern New England Telephone Company was asked about the installation Ot the special telephone at the county courthouse, he admitted that such station had been added to the regular telephone line in the judges cham Der there. He remarked, however, in response to questioning, that the number was not listed and could not be made public.
 Thus, the secrecy of the grand jury proceedings was exemplified by the special prosecutor who will submit his list of first witnesses as soon as the jury is impanelled Tuesday, ac- cording to report. Understanding is that this procedure is anticipated inasmuch as little time will be re- quired for the swearing of the jur- ors and they have been notified suf- ficientIy in advance so no delay in their appearance is expected.
 While Detectives Hickey and Greer, accompanied by Warren M. Brown, special accountant for MT. Alcorn, removed the payroll sheets from City Hall yesterday, the pur- pose was not revealed. Inasmuch as complete report of such matters was made in the audit of Griffen-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-03

More than 42O,0CO tons of cop per was mined in Chile last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-03

tance," the states attorney said frankly. "Then Dooley came along. I guess he said something to him."
 MT. Alcorn added that he didn't tell the policeman who I was.' He said: T don't trade on that"
 Asked if he had been taken by the policeman as far as Market street headquarters, the states attorney replied: "Oh, Lord mol"
 Policeman Gustafson at first not only denied that he hadn't known MT. Alcorn at sight, but even as- serted he never was on traffic duty. A checkup at police head quarters, however, disclosed that he had done relief traffic duty at Pearl and Main between 2 and 2:30 D. m.
 Confronted later with MT. AL corns story and the informatio at headquarters, Policeman Gus tafson said: well, I haven't got anything to say. And I don't want
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-03
CUPID HAD ONE
 OVERTIME JOB

New York, March 8 (UP) - Cupid went on an overtime sched- ule when David Eeaule took bus ride in 1929.
 He met Bertha Rancourt and married her. Then his three broth CTS, Godfrey, Arthur and Ludger, met her three sisters, Mary Anne, Gabrielle and Elizabeth, and mar ried them.
 Finally Napoleon Beaule, father of the brothers, married Ms. Ran- court, mother of the sisters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-03
EDITH CIASULIO
 JOINS NEW CLUB
Dipsy Doodle Members Discuss Plans for New
 Signet Emblems
BROOKLYN

Miss Lee Migalti of Wilson street entertained members of the Dipsy Doodle club recently. Miss Edith Ciasullo was admitted, Plans for signet emblemS were discussed.
 Attending were the Misses Anne Marie Romeniello, Mary Milaldi, Lena Lago, Toni Carozza, Mary Perrone, Rose Migalti, Violet Lago, Angeline Migaldi, Louise Perrone and Lee Migalti.
 Miss Romeniello will entertain at the next meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-03

National Used Car Exchange Week begins Saturday, March 5. It is one of the greatest chances you've ever had to own better car. Thousands of fine cars - many of them guaranteed by dealers - are offered at prices far below trade.in values.
 There are many sound reasons why it is to your advantage to buy now. The season is right - spring is just around the corner. The values are right = dealers have an un- usually wide selection of good used cars. And the prices are remarkably low - way below those of several months ago.
 Here's something else. Many of the cars in this National Used Car Exchange Week are 1937, 1936 and 1935 models with modern features that your old car doesn't have. For cars have improved greatly in the last few years. And this sale gives you the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-03

to hear any more about it."
 Detective Sergeant Dooley said he knew nothing about the incl dent.
 MT. Alcorn was quoted as say ing that, Tt all ended very pleas antly."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-03
SENTENCED TO DIE

Elizabethtown, Tenn, March B. (UP)-White Tollett and Church Lester, charged with killing three children by dynamiting the home of Harmon Gouge, were found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to death today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-03
Applications Filed
 For PAEmployment
-.Oyer I25 Recorded Eiere-COnnecticut May Add
 ' 5000 Workers to Present Federal Setup Next Week

Applications for WPA work are being received by the Department of Welfare and although interviews will not be held until Monday Tuesday already about 125 have applied The state administrator Vincent Sullivan has word from Washington that Connecticut can add 5 mn nerSons to the WPA rolls immediately.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-03

hagen and Associates, there was possibility indicated that the Alcorn accountant planned checking the payroll sheets against the audit re- port and other material seized by court order last month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-03

Your present car may cover the down. payment on the better car you want Pay the balance on easy terms. If you have no car to trade, you can still take advantage of the low down-payments and easy terms during this sale.
 See Me classified pages Of this netcstaber. Visit the used car lot or showroom of any authorized automobile dealer during the week of March 5 to March 12. Get there as early as you can, while the selection is best.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-03
ADMITS CRIME TODAY

Moscow, March 3. (UP) Nicholas Krestinsky, who startled the purge trial by repudiating his confession and pleading not guilty, reversed himself today and pleaded guilty to all accusations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-03
WRINN TO ADDRESS
 COST ACCOUNTANTS

John Wrinn of the United States Rubber Products, Inc, of Naugatuck will be one of the speakers at a meeting of the Hartford chapter, National Association of Cost Ac- countants. at the Elm Tree Inn in Pennington next Tuesday. Dinner will be at 7:30 o'clock and the tech nical session an hour later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-03

More than 22,O0O silver fox furs were sold at a sale In London.