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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-12
LOCAL REALTORS
 AT CONFERENCE.
New England Groups Meet. ing in Worcester Thurs
 day for Reports

Several Waterbury realtors are planning to attend the New Eng land Regional conference of the National Association of Real Estate Boards which will be held Thurs day and Friday, this week, at wor- cester, Mass. The conference has been called for discussion of chang ing conditions as to real estate sales, management, investment, apprais- ing, financing, and leasing.
 With some 13 speakers already announced, including William P. Husband, commissioner of banks of Massachusetts, and Frederick M Babcock, MAI. deputy commissioner of FILA and in charge of its Under writing Division, additional confer ence speakers announced include the following:
 Ferris W. Norris, prominent Bos- ton builder, who will discuss the opportunities in today's market in New England for the reconditioning of older residence structures in good neighborhoods, process which he points out could build up valuable neighborhoods which might other wise become blighted.
 John c. Percival, MAI, Lowell Mass, who will discuss appraisine for tax adjustment purposes.
 Work ahead for the real estate boards of New England will be the subject of special conference o1 officers and directors of local real estate and directors of local real es- tate boards and state associations with Joseph W. Catherine, president of the National Association of Real Estate Boards, who will be a con- ference speaker. This will be an in. formal luncheon for the discussion of organization activities, projects and plans, under the auspices oi the Secretaries Council Charles E Lee, executive vice-president of the Boston Real Estate Exchange ano past chairman of the Council, will preside.
 "How's Business" fin the various states of the Region will be outlined in three minute summaries of up. to-the-minute real estate conditions by representative from each of the New England states. These include Amos G. Hewitt, New Haven, presi' dent Connecticut Association oi Real Estate Boards; Gilman c Gum, Keene, N. H., president New Hampshire Real Estate Association Ralph Emery, Sanford, Maine president Maine Real Estate Asso- ciation; George H. Mellon, Jr., Fly annis, Mass, president Massachu. sets Association of Real Estate Boards; Daniel A. Perry, Barre, Vt James Devine. president Providence R. l., Real Estate Exchange.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-12

could be blown up.
 This was the final stage in prep aration of Switzerland'S little army to repel at whatever cost, any ef- fort to use Switzerland as a corri- dor for foreign troops.
 The mines extend all along the frontiereS of Switzerland, bordering on Germany, France and Italy. They are under heavy guard by frontier troops.
 Portsmouth, N. H., Sept. 12.-(UP) If Great Britain and France had stood firm against Hitler five years ago, there would be no European crisis today, according to Rabbi Stephen s. Wise of New York. The two nations should have warned the German fuehrer when he began waging racial war with in Germany's boundaries in 1923 Rabbi Wise told the New Hamp- shire Zionist convention last night
 "The Jews will stand, live and die for democracy" he said, "for we do not wish to live in a world from which democracy mas fled. If Fas- cist and Nazi powers should prevail over democracy then the death knell of the Jew will be rung- but 1t will not come to pass"
 Shanghai Sept. 12.-(UP)-Fif- teen hundred French army reServists in Shanghai have received secret orders to be ready to leave on short notice in event that Germany att tacks Czechoslovakia, 1t was said in reliable quarters today. It was re- ported that one reacon for the cau- ton was the feeling that Japan might seek to intern French reser- ViSts here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-12
Local Delegates To
 Approue Nominees
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mittee include the following dele gates, Cor proxies, inasmuch as sev- eral of the delegates have named supernumeraries to represent them at the convention and these were present to obtain ofiicial proxies at the meeting Saturday.
 Chairman Francis T. Reeves, Democratic State Committee Chair man J. Francis Smith, Harold G. Green, George T. Culhane, (proxy for Michael J. Daly), Michael V. Blanseld, Cornelius F. Maloney George T. Ryan, Mrs. Henty A. Hayden, Louis Bria, James E. Hartley and Joseph M. Navin.
 Pledge Cross, Lonergan
 The Waterbury delegation, which has chosen to observe unit rule, that Is, to cast e ballot as . whole in- stead of dividing votes of the 4l members, is pledged to the renomi- nation for both Governor Wilbur L. cross ana Unlted StateS Senatoi Augustine Lonergan.
 It became apparent at Saturday afternoons meeting that the dele gation will go to New London with some division of opinion on other candidates. That candidacy of any, one from Waterbury will be sought for convention consideration ap- peared unlikely, in spite of the 'split" of support shown by minor ity over some candidates.
 Will Be Some Proxies
 At least six, possibly more of the delegates, will be represented by proxies, two of the latter being Chairman Smith and Senator Cul. hane. The complete list of accredited delegates, as listed at the caucus last month, Is as follows: James Hartley. Stephen A. Homick, Mary 0. Teller, Catherine P. Hanlon Francis x. Bouffard, Ella Keaveney Robert Bosco, Joseph F. Mulville Francis T. Reeves, Michael J. Daley Daniel M. Sullivan, Carmine Cipri- ano. Harold G. Green, Michael " Blansfield, Cornelius F. Maloney
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given Q continuance untll next sat- urday on that charge. It is on that evidence that the states attorney asked for the bench warrant for the arrest of Cook.
 Little or no evidence was confls- cated in today's offensive. This in direct contrast to the carloads of tickets, punchboards, slot machines and other .paraphernalia which were taken in the first swoop. Almost 100 state policemen took part in that series of raids. :.
 Judge McEvoy Issued Warrants
 The bench warrants were issued by Judge McEvoy as several of those arrested in the first raids were at- tending a special court session to seek the return of articles confls- cated at the time of their arrests. Counsel for many of the accused were also present.
 This brings to total of 60, the list of men who will be arraigned before Judge Earnest c. Simpson in superior court September 20 on charges of operation of lottery and policy rackets. Indications are, how ever, that more serious charges will be lodged against many, including operation of horse racing "bookie" joints.
 Assisting States Attorney
 Assisting States Attorney Fitzger- aid in his court action today were Assistant States Attorney Walter w. 5myth and County Detective Roland c. filling. Deputy Sheriff Albert Francis took charge of the prisoners arrested until such time as they furnished the necessary bond for their release.
 The arrests today were surprising, but not so unexpected as were the original 54. At the time of the first group of arrests 1t had been specu- lated that the drive was completed in the one smash. It is apparent that the states attorney intends to make @ complete job of the cleanup. and under such circumstances 1t is possible that there will be further arrests.
 Federals May Enter Case
 There is also the expectancy of action through federal officers, on possibilities of interstate transpor- tation of lotts tickets. The federal agents attended the proceedings of the September 2 drive, but were not present today.
 States Attorney Fitzgerald has been given credit for inaugura ting what has developed into a state- wide assault on lottery and policy operations.
 Since the Waterbury and Naug- atuck raids were staged, similar of- fensives have been started in other cities, including New Haven, Bridge port and Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-12
RETIRED PASTOR
 DIES YESTERDAY

Amherst, Mass, Sept. l2-(UP)-- The Rev. Clair F. Luther, n, who retired 6 year ago after lT years service as pastor of the second Con- gregational Church, died yesterday
 A native of Burton, o. he was educated ct Amherst College and Yale Theological Seminary. Before coming here he held pastorates at Bedding, Mystic. New Haven and Oxford. Conn.,, and Providence. R I.
 He leaves wife, the former Edith Bouton of New Haven, two daugh- ters. Mrs. Arthur H. Adams of New Haven and Mrs. William Nickersofi Of Baltimore, Md.
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SLAYER OF GIRL
 ENTERS HIS PLEA
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(Continued from Page D - ---------------s-----~-- wrinkled white shirt and dark trou- sers, pleaded mot guilty" to the murder of Barbara Driscoll in a firm voice that could be heard through out the courtroom .Stoically calm, he betrayed emotion only by flick ering of his eyes.
 After the brief, prefunctory arr raignment, In which the mot guilty'' plea was compulsory, Sprague was remanded to Rockingham County jail.
 A slight, bespectacled man addict ed to bay rum, Sprague confessed last night, authorities said, that he bludgeoned Barbara with rock September after "she slapped me when l kissed her."
 Spragues alleged confession con- tained no motive other than anger at the girls slap. County Attorney Stephen M. Wheeler said.
 He told us he did not intend to assault the girl criminally," Wheeler added,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-12
U. 5. CRUISER IN
 ENGLISH HARBOR
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Continued from Page D Sir Samuel Hoare, home secretary, for a 90 minute talk.
 It was understood that Chamber lain openly showed-and expressed his pleasure at Kennedy's frequent visits, which British people interpret as showing that British American relations were never more friendly. The government Is losing no op- portunity to emphasize the existing cordiality in relations and has talk en care to keep Kennedy advised of all developments on the continent.
 As for other key American envoys, Bullitt has maintained close contact with cabinet ministers and has made speeches which have encouraged French people to believe that they have a friend in America. Bullitt was in the country yesterday but was expected to confer with Premier Edouard Daladier here today. It was a coincidence that Gen. John J. Pershing, commander in chief of the American Expeditionary Force in the World War, was in France or a holiday.
 Other Ambassadors Busy
 In Berlin, American Ambassador Hugh R. wilson was at his embassy after a visit to Nuremberg where he talked with Adolf Hitler, Foreign Minister Joachim Won Ribbentrop and other officials.
 Warsaw reported that Ambassador Anthony J. Drexel Riddle, Jr.. had kept in close touch with the govern- ment. He spent the week end in the country but was expected back to- morrow.
 Now as for the American cruisers in or expected in British waters. As to the fact that the Nashville's visit was a scheduled one there was no doubt. The United Press reported from Cherbourg, France, Aug. 30 that the Nashville left Stockholm and was due at Portland Sept. 10. It arrived two days late. However, the Cherbourg dispatch said that the Nashville would sail for home Sept, l7. It was reported today that 1t might stay at Portland flor some time." There were reports today that both the Nashville and Hono- lulu might be held here to evacuate American tourists.
 General comment in Great Bri- tain, and in other countries, made 1t plain that people believed that the United States and it's people were sympathetic to the democracies.
 Newspapers here displayed the news of Kennedy's visits to Downing Street on their front pages.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-12

(COnt1Oue0 rom rage ~
 court" The judge. attorneys and jurors all were showing signs of strain. The jurors had been cloister- ed four weeks and were worrying about their home and businesses.
 Crucial Witness
 The crucial witness was Lyon Bos- ton, an assistant in the office of for mer District Attorney William c. Dodge. Dodge was Dewey's predeces- sor. Dewey has named him as one of the judicial officers Hines in- fluenced in behalf of racketeers. Three surviving henchmen of Schurtz-George Weinberg, J. Rich ard (Dixie) Davis and Harry Schoenhaus-testified that the mob contributed more than $30,0o0 through Hines, to Dodge's election.
 Defense Attorney Lloyd F.. Stryker had Boston testify that instead of being servile to Hines, Dodge had ordered an energetic and enthusias- tic investigation of the lottery racket, had named him (Boston) to direct 1t, and had told hi into in- vestigate especially rumors current at tha ttime that Hines was in- volved with Schultz.
 Telling Contradiction
 This was a telling contradiction of the relationship between Hines and Dodse that states witnesses had described. Weinberg said that one day Schultz sent him to Hines with $s,OOO. He said Dodge was present when he handed Hines the Money and that Hines said to Dodge: This is George, one of the Dutch Schultz boys: this is where am getting my money for your campaign"
 On cross examination, Dewey forced Boston to admit that he was one of the youngest, least experi- enced and least paid $3,720 a year, of Dodge's assistants, and inferred that Dodge had assigned him to chase rasketeers merely as a smoke screen" Boston admitted that his investigation brought no important arrests and that he had never learn- ed who SchultEs henchmen were. Then he questioned Boston about the celebrated runaway grand jury of May, 1885, which demanded and won Dewey,s appointment as special racket's prosecutor on the grounds that Dodge's office was not cooperat- ing with 1t. He asked whether the grand jury had not investigator re- ports of Hines connection with the lottery rascket. Boston said the sub- feet had come up. but the evidence was not convincing.
 Discussed Subject
 "William Fellows Morgan, the commissioner of markets. discussed the subject (of Homes part in rackets) at length in the grand jury didn' he?" Dewey asked.
 T don't recall that" Boston re- piled. ..u
 @Donty ou remember any testi- mony about Hines and the poultry racket there by himN"
 That was the vital question Stryker sprang to his feet demand ing ,nistrial. The objection was that Dewey had made a prejudicia! statement relating to Q matter with which Hines was not charged. The procedure is for the court to decide whether the remark caused enough damage to the defendant to war; cant q fnistrial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-12
More Arrests Made
 h Lottery Racket
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Harry Welch, Naugatuck. Not arrested at press time. Bond of $5,000.
 Immediately they were turned over to Waterbury and Nauagtuck police for the arrest of the men accused of selling lottery tickets. Within an hour Lieut.. Patrick Moylan of the local vice squad had arrested Andrew Putetti, 40, of R. F. D., Meriden road; and Warren Cook, 56, of 177 East Main street.
 Latter Arrested Before
 The latter was arrested in the September 2 drive, but not on a bench warrant. Police took him into custody when they found evidences of lottery tickets in his store. He was arraigned in city court and
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George T. Ryan. Thomas F. Moran, Jr., Patrick 0ribbon, Alexander Aieksis, Gertrude Corden. Joseph Vitkauskas, William Petchlock. Thomas P. Healey, Walter Pitcavage, Thomas w. Scadden, James j.. Kelley. Nellie Hayden, George Me- Duff, William J. Cavanaugh, Wil- liam F. Kelly. Anna Shea, Patrick F. Moran, Eugene Crosby, Joseph A. Carolan, Patrick s. Dergin. Luigi Bria. Edward W. McGrath. Michael D. Colucci, Gabriel Price, Joseph M. Navin, Mary A. Moriarty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-12
Do This lf You're ERVOUS

Deq't take chances on products you know nothing about or rely on temporary relief when there's need of good general system tonic like time-proven Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made especially for icoMsn from wholesome herbs and roots.
 Let Pinkham's Compound help build up more physical resistance and thus aid In calming jangiy nerves, lessen distress from female functional disorders and make life worth living.
 For over 60 years one woman has told another how to go smiling thru" with written in reporting glorioua benefits--it MUST BE GOOD!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-12
LEFT ARM SEVERED

Fall River, Mass, Sept. 12.-(UP) His left arm severed by a freight as he crossed a railroad trestle en- route homef rom school Thursday, James Moriera. IS, a sophomore at Durfee high school. died at a hos pital yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-12

The Waterbury Chess club at its initial meeting Thursday even- ing elected officers for the en- suing year. They included; Presi- dent, K. Keillor; vice president, w. H. Warner; secretary, A. B. Barker; treasurer, J. Tartaglia; tournament director, J. Torsky.
 At the same time, team captains were elected for the Glass A and B teams. N. R. Belome was elected for the A team and w. Kenney, captain of the B team. A ques- tionnaire is being sent to all mem- bers so as to get an expression of opinion as to the policy of the club for the coming season. Unless the members decide otherwise, they will not participate in the affairs of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-12
Medical Exanniner

pr. Edward H. Kirschbaum of this city Is attending the annual conference of the American Asso- citation for the Treatment of Goiter, the. conference having opened today at Washington, D. c. Dr. Kirschbaum has been a member of the association for several years.
 The local medical examiner Is accompanied by his wife. The con- ference will end Wednesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-12

In Novi Sad, Yugoslavia, you are not permitted to look into the mouth of the horse you're thinking of buying, under penalty of heavy tine. The law has helped to curb the spread of stock diseaes in that country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-12

Holding it to be . stimulant. he Koran prohibited the use of coffee. but Mohammedans drank q. frequently, and addits were threat ened with severe penalties under carly Mohammcdan law
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-12

the Connecticut Chess league, but will arrange matches with Spring cid, Northampton, Mass, Brooklyn and PoughkeepS;e, N. Y, Bristol and New Haven in Connecticut, along with West Point and the Massachusetts Institute of Tech nology, Boston. This will keep the teams SO busy that it would be impossible to play in matches with the Connecticut Chess League as well. It is planned that most of these matches will be arranged on @ home and home basis so that the Waterbury people night have an opportunity to see some of these stars from out of town. There will be another meeting of the club called shortly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-12

Berne. Switzereland, Sept. 12.-- (UP)-Mines at all points on the Swiss frontier were loaded with ex- plosives at noon today on order of the military department, so that in case of emergency, railroads and roads between Germany and France
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-12
HINES TRIAL IS
 LONG DELAYED

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-12
LIEUT.. JOHN J.
 LEARY IS DEAD

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-22
DOUGLAS PUBLIC SCHOOL
 PRESENTS CHRISTMAS FRO

GRAM AT 8 PM. TONIGHT
 The public is invited to attend the following program to be given by the Douglas public school in the school assembly room this eve ming at o'clock. Ernst Oberg is director of the program. 1-Selections, Soldiers March, ,' Blue Waves" School Band
 2.-Songs. "Christmas Time, ' Have You Heard, Santa is 8 Spry Old Man" Tn Merry Merry Christmas Primary. 3-Violin, Ave Maria" Betty Mae Wilder.
 4-Reading, Confessions" Var jed Gifts" Intermediate.
 5-Dance Variation Dances, h. termediate.
 6-Dialogue, 'The Hiding Place, :" Primary
 7-Songs, We the King Bells of St. Marys,' Boys Glee Club. 8-Reading, Fathers Ties An-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-22
HUNDREDS WITNESS CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
 HERE LAST EVENING

-.~ Last evening the auditorium of the Northern Light Presbyterian Church was crowded to capacity when parents and friends of the participants were to witness the an nual Christmas pageant.
 The pageant was based on the bible story of the Christ Child, and approximately 150 members of the Sunday School took part in the colorful display.
 Forty boys and girls. representing the different nations of the earth, marched down the aisles and de- posted white gifts" at the Altar, which act was display of love ot the nations to the Christ Child.
 The entire pageant was in candle light, with stained glass windows forming a picturesque background for the evenings presentation, which were offset by two lighted Christ mas trees.
 During the evening Santa Claus made his official visit, with sack of candy and oranges which were distributed among the children pre- sent.
 7s In charge of the evenings pro- gram was Mrs. Jack Finley, who was assisted by teachers and of ficers of the Sunday School.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-22
HOSPITAL NOTES

A son was born last evening at 11:05 o'clock at St. Anns Hospital to MT. and Mrs. Jack Garrett. The little fellow tipped the scales at ' pounds ounces.
 Mrs. A. R. Traitor and sop were dismissed today from Sta Ann's Hospital.
 Myrtle Thompson, a surgical pa tient at St. Ann's Hospital, was dismissed today
 Dorothy Stevens was a medical admission yesterday afternoon to the Government Hospital
 Baby Maxine Hayes was dismissed from medical care at the Govern ment Hospital today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-22
HEARING HELD ON N0RTHLAND TODAY
 IN Mc(AUL CASE

With the arrival of the motorShip Northland this afternoon from Sit- ka, authorities held hearing with ships officers and crew in search for a clue as to the whereabouts of Mrs T. J. McCaul, well known Jun eau woman who failed to disem- bark from the vessel when it arrived here Tuesday from Seattle.
 No further information was learn ed of Mrs. McCauls fate, with Cor rine Duncan, her roommate on the trip north, still the last person to have seen her.
 Miss Duncan said Mrs. McCaul was in her berth shortly after three o'clock Tuesday morning. The boat docked here a few hours later.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-22
nahallo Edwards.

nabellc Edwards. o-C,arinet Quartet, "The World is Waiting for the Sunrise" High Gchcol.
 1C-Reading, Stocking Christ mas Noreen Andrews. 11-Songs, "Cantique Noel" Swift Ger the Waters Girls Glee Club Reading, Christmas to Order, :" Airline Race. Songs, Silent Night, Tt Came Upon Midnight Clear Interme- diate.
 13-saxophone Solo, "sophisti- cated Swing" Robert Fleek.
 15-Reading, "A Real Santa Claus" Borghild Havdahl
 16-Trumpet Trio, End of a Perfect Day" High School
 17-Song, Joy to the World, School and Audience.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-22
LARGE CROWD ON HAND
 AT ELKS' TURKEY SHOOT

A large crowd was on hand for the Elks Turkey Shoot last night, a sizeable fund being raised to go into the Christmas fund, it was an- nounced by officers today.
 Henry Satire was winner of the big, live turkey and Frank A. Boyle got one on the house. A large num- Der of other birds were awarded during the evening. A feature of the shoot this year was the indoor range for 22 rifles upstairs above the lodge room.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-22
SEWING CLUB HAS PARTY

Miss Mac Fraser entertained the members of the Douglas Sewing Club for their monthly meeting at her home last evening" A tree hold ing a gift for each one present characterized the session as Christmas party,
 The next meeting will be held on Monday evening, January g, at the Fraser home again, with Miss Elizabeth Fraser, the hostess.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-22
STEAMER MOVEMENTS
NORTHBOUND
No steamer Northbound.
 SCHEDULED SAILINGS

. No steamer NOrInDOunQ,
 SCHEDULED SAILINGS
 . North Coast scheduled to sail from Seattle tomorrow at 10 o'clock. 6 Mount Mckinley scheduled to sail from Seattle December . 24 at g am. . Princess Norah scheduled to sail from Vancouver Decem- Der 27 at 9 pm. Tongass scheduled to sail from Seattle December 28, 9 pm. SOUTuEOUND SAILINGS Northland in port and sched- uled to sail south at 10 o'clock tonight . Baranof scheduled southbound ( g next Monday. c LOCAL SAILINGS . Estebeth scheduled to sail every g Wednesday at pm. for Sit c ka and wayports. . Dart leaves every Wednesday s Q at ' am. for Petersburg, Port . Q Alexander, Rake and way . Q ports. s n G c