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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06
Appear For Pleas +, Superior Court
 Before August 1st
Judge mgls Will Take His Vacation During Month of August-More Bitter Arguments Wound
 Up Session Yesterday

Lieutenant Governor Frank Hayes and the other 26 defendants in the local administration investigation will be arragned in superior court before August for the purpose of pleading to charges of conspiracy to defraud the city, according statement of Special Prosecutor Hugh Alcorn to Judge Ernest 1ngls yesterday after noon At that time the defendants will also select the of trial desirable but no trials will start until September.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06
MCNEIL ENDORSED

Hartland, Conn. July 6-(UP)-- A meeting of local Democrats last night endorsed the candidacy of Archibald McNeil, Bridgeport, for mw national committeeman, for the C. s. Senate in opposition to conservative Sen. Augustine Lon organ.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. July 6-(UP)--GoV- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through July 2, compared With year ago; This Year Expenses Lust Year $1Gl. 0,091G7 6G,277,552.77
 Receipts $s4,99s,S7279 $i3.1s7,57l.4s
 Gross Deficit s126,421,2lsSS si23.oS9,971.Si
 Net Deficit s126,ss7,e1Sss $123.07t,271.3i
 Cash Balance s2,29o,o42,1Ss.1I $2,544,524,2S1,4s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06
First Year OF Struggle
 Has Surpassed Horrors |Of Any Previous Wars
Men, Women, Children Included Among Victims; Japan Called Most Bar
 barOus in All History
BY ROBERT BELLAIRE

Shanghai, July - (UP) - The first year of tn. has cost than million lives These men, and and children, have perished or bateelds in bombed cities in flooded river valleys and from disease and famine Japan has almost all the battles this that began outside Peping year ago
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06
SPANISH FLEET
 BADLY CRIPPLED
Insurgent BOmbers Rain Down Destruction; Na=
 tiOnalists Pushing On

Rome, July 6-CUP)-A special message to the newspaper Messagero from Zaragoza, Spain, asserted to- day that the Spanish Loyalist battle fleet had been completely crippled" as the result of an airplane bom- bardment off Cartagena, June IT. According ot the dispatch, Italian airplanes fighting with the Nation- alists conducted the bombardment. It was asserted that the cruisers Libertad and Miguel de Cervantes and the destroyer Almirante Valdes were struck repeatedly and severely damaged
 Keep News Secret
 The dispatch commented that lit tie had been made known of the bombardment so far and that Loyal iSt authorities at Barcvelona threat ened to shoot anyone who spread the news.
 According to the dispatch, the cruiser Miguel de Cervantes suffered worst. It's engines were disabled, the dispatch said, and the ship would be unabl etc navigate for four or five months. The Libertad, 1t was said, suffered a damaged prov.
 As the Loyalist battleship Jaime Primero was still under repair after an explosion months ago, the dis patch said, the whole Republican fleet was now 'paralyzed." Messagero said that the airplanes which conducted the raid were from the Nationalist base at Majorca Is- land, in the Balearics. Attacked on All Sides
 Hendaye, French Spanish From tier, July 6- (UP) - Nationalist forces under General Miguel Aranda attacked the vilalge of Villavieja, on the Mediterranean front, from all sides today in preparation for a drive on Mules, which is only II miles from the rich port of Sagunto
 After occupying Burriana and it's port, Aranda, who commanded the insurgent forces which held out for many months against surrender, marched his troops to join column led by General Garcia Valino. The
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
PATRICK HUGHES
 INJURED ON JOB
Patrolman, Hit By Auto on West Main, Suffers
 Crushed Foot

Patrolman Patrick Hughes suf- fered crushed left foot at 1O:3O o'clock this morning when an auto mobile struck him as he was doing traffic duty in front of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, on West Main street opposite the Green.
 Police and Fire Surgeon pr. E. E. Fitzpatrick gave Patrolman Hughes emergency treatment at his East Main street office. X-rays were taken, but the extent of the police mans injuries will not be known un- til after they have been developed. Patrolman Hughes was taken to his home after the treatment and x-rays.
 Dr. Fitzpatrick said it had been reported to him that the car was driven by Laura Leather, of Beth lehem. Police headquarters had no official report of the accident early this afternoon.
 According to reports, Patrolman Hughes was eScorting a woman pe- destrian across the street when he was struck. He was doing traffic duty outside the church, where a funeral mass was in progress.
 The accident was the third with in short time in which policemen were injured. Saturday night. Mo- tor Patrolman James Wagner was hurt when his parked police car was struck by another automobile. A few weeks ago.. Motor Patrolman Joseph Mccarthy was injured when his police car was hit by another automobile.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
600 YD MEMBERS
 NAMED IN STATE
Waterbury Sending Dele= gatiOn to Providence
 Convention Thursday

State Commander Joseph Cum ningham of this city will head a delegation of 600 Connecticut I'D members to the annual national convention of the Yankee Division Veterans Association, which opens Thursday at Providence, R. I.
 The Waterbury I'D unit will be headed by Leo Provost. Others to attend from this city are Rev. Roger B. T. Anderson, rector of the Trinity Episcopal church: Colonel William J. Shanahan, Frank x Downs, Herman Schaeffer Henry Barry, James Caffrey, Fred Rowe, Howard Hickcox, J. T. Robinson Albert Carignan.
 The Brass City delegation will join other state units at Middle town. The entire state group will be escorted to Providence by Con- necticut and Rhode Island state police.
 Connecticut I'D men at the con- vention will give their support to Edgar F. Miller of Hartford for the post of national commander. They will also back Hartford for Selec- ton as the site of the 1889 conven- tion.
 Chapters from many distant cities will have delegations at the conven- tion. Among the I'D delegations from distant points will be those from Denver, Los Angeles and St. Louis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
SWEDISH UNITS
 OFFER PROGRAM
Rev. Axel l. Peterson and Rev. Einar KrOn Speak=
 CTS Tomorrow

Combining in the celebration of the three hundredth anniversary of the establishment of the new Swed- en colony on the banks of the Dela- ware in 1638, all Swedish groups of the community will gather in the Swedish Baptist church on Bishop street tomorrow evening Among The special features of the program will be groups of selections by the Har- mony Chorus, violin solos by George Clausen of Zion Lutheran church, and brief addresses by Rex. Axel I. Peterson, pastor of the Swedish Baptist church, and Rev. E. Einar Kron, pastor of Zion Evangelical Lutheran church.
 The Harmony Chorus, which re- gently was heard in a broadcast in the interest of the New Sweden Ter centenary, are planning to attend the celebration in Wilmington and Philadelphia in June, when the American Association of Swedish Singing Societies holds its annual convention simultaneously. Many others from Waterbury are also planning to attend the celebration in the Delaware Valley, when the Grown Prince and Crown Princess of Sweden will be present and un- veil at Wilmington monument pre- sented to America as a gift from the people of Sweden.
 Arrangements for the special Ter centenary celebration on Wednes- day evening have been made by the local New Sweden Tercentenary committee, J. A. Sundin, chairman. MT. Sundin, who is also member of the commission appointed by Gov ernor Cross to represent the State of Connecticut at the forthcoming celebration in Delaware, Pennsyl- vania and New Jersey will have charge of the program. The special committee that has been in charge of arrangements has been headed by Fred Norling, Mrs. Herman Johnson, and Nils Hiding. At the close of the program refreshments will be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
COP. REGISTRAR
 DIES OF POISON

New Haven, Conn, May 17-(UP) A police Investigation opened to- day into the death of August J. Erich, 48, Republican registrar of voters for IA years and prominent local political leader, who died last night few hours after he lunched at tavern.
 Two others who ate with him were reported in serious condition at Grace hospital. They were Michael Whalen, 37, who runs the tavern, and Dennis Curren, 78.
 Medical Examiner Marvin M Scarborough said a preliminary diag- nosis indicated Erich died of "cute stomach poisoning.
 Police questioned Whalen and Curren as to the food they ate and then interrogated tavern employees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
Compensation Agreements

Edward P. Fraher, of 302 Pied mont street today received S335.55 from the Waterbury American Republican, Inc, in settlement of a compensation claim based on a hernia injury. The injury was said to have been sustained April 3, 1888.
 Other agreements in which compensation will be paid weekly during the period of total disa- bility were filed today and ap- proved as follows:
 I. M. Shapiro Company, Inc, and John IerOnimo, A Norman street, left thumb injury, $7.O1 beginning April 19.
 SCOvilI Mfg. Co. and Stanley Winus, WOOdbury, knee injury, $8.96 beginning April 15.
 Harry Merriman of LakeviIle is to receive $500 from the State Highway Department for chest injury which he suffered in 1881.
 Robert Likely of 734 WOOdtick read is awarded $19 weekly begin ming May l, for his period of in capacity from a back strain suf- fered while in the employe of the Laube Interstate Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
A Gift(0 Defendant Claim s Woman Gave $1OO for Introducing Her to Future
 Husband.

Special defense of a novel na- ture was injected today into the common pleas court trial of the $150 action of Agnes Fzerska against Martin Pocoski.
 The plaintiff claims the defend- ant owes her $110 which she lent him in 1880, and which he has never repaid.
 The defendant on the other hand, claims that the plaintiff told him that the sum was "a gift in appreciation for introduce ing her to the man who later mar ried her. The money was Tent" in 1930 and the marriage was solemnized in 1882. The plaintiff met her present husband at the defendants home.
 Judge Edward J. Finn is hear ing the action. The defendant maintains that inasmuch as the plaintiff saw fit to tell him that the money was "a gift" for the in- troduction, he sees no reason why he should pay her. Attorney John A. Membrino appears for the plaintiff with Attorney T. s. Sulli- van defending.
 The statute of limitations will also be introduced as special de- fense.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
Market Opening Had
 Losses Again Today
Some Few Issues Resisted Declne-BOnds Held
 Steady-Trading Turned Dull After Start

up 3-8; Public Service of New Jer- sey 30 3-4 up IA; American Radia- tor 12 up 1-8 and United Aircraft 26 5-8 unchanged.
 Case lost a point to 76 IA and U. s. Smelling was down l at 55. Most other losses were fractional. Trading turned dull after the opening with prices steadier.
 United States Steel opened at 43 IA off 3-8; Consolidated Edison "A off 1-2; Bethlehem Steel 45 1-2 off 5-8: General Motors 29 3-4 off IA; Union Carbide GA 1-2 of 1-8: Vest inghouse Electric 75 IA off 7-8; Elec- tric Power & Light g 7-8 off IA; International Nickel 46 off IA; Standard Oil of New Jersey AT 1-2 off IA and New York Central 12 1-2 of IA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
BOY STOWAWAY
 TRIES TO ESCAPE
Thirteen=Year=0Id Bobby Stap Found Hiding in
 Hold Today

New York, May 17-(UP) obby Stap, an inveterate stowaway at 13, was missing from his bunk today when the coastal liner City of Chat tanooga docked. Sailors found him disheveled and dirty hiding in a hold.
 T sneaked down there a couple of hours ago." he said. Didn't want to go home"
 Bobby has made two transatlantic and two coastal trips in the last three months. He returned from Europe last week, greeted his moth- CT on the dock with the threat he would stoWaWay again and promptly disappeared later that day. He was discovered on the last southern trip of the City of Chattanooga and complained today that he had be- lieved he was on transatlantic craft.
 AS usual he was vague about his reasons for running away. This time he said his sister had been mean to him since he lost job de- livering newspapers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
SQU|RES STAGE
 MUSICAL REVUE
Special Features Secured for Observance of 4th
 Anniversary

Fraternity Banquet" is the title of the musical revue that Michael McGivney Circle. 124, Columbian Squires, will present at the Water bury Womens club Friday night of this week on the occasion of it's fourth anniversary.
 Final arrangements have been completed for the annual minstrel show of the Squires, for several years one of the outstanding of the juvenile performances presented in Waterbury. Committees completed their plans at meeting last night. Dress rehearsals will be held later in the week.
 Among the features of the 1888 show will be two guest acts. In one Joseph Cavanaugh, Jr., will be pre- sented as the Squire's guest-dancer. Well-known throughout Waterbury for his dancing ability his appear ance in the Squire show is attract ing much attention.
 Another surprise feature will be the appearance of ten members of the musical units of the Waterbury Catholic high school. There will be a group of singers and one of in- Strumentalists, scheduled for a To- minute spot in the performance
 The entire program gives ample opportunity for a number of solo, ists, as well as personal appear ances of the several funsters in the cast. A well-balanced program has been arranged by Director Patrick J. Wallace and the customary fine performance is anticipated.
 Dancing will follow the show, which is scheduled to start at 8 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
Honors Announced
 At Driggs School
Principal Brophy Issues Official List of Students Cred-
 ited With Outstanding Scholastic Attainments

The Drigg School honor roll for the fifth marking period was an- nounced today by Principal John Brophy. The honor students include the following:
 Group Robert Purinton, Har- vey Rosenberg, Marion Sedletzski, Gloria Strauss, William Bender, Philomena Castaldi, Peter Constan- tino, Edith Delli Veneri, Peter Dowl- ing, Irene Dzubay, Norman Feitel- son, Arlene Freedman, Ruth Green blatt, Milton Kadish, William Kram- CT, Wanda Lazeski, Jane Peck, Bar bara Rogers, Leon Silver, Rita Stoll, Catherine Sheehy, Irving Swirsky, Suzanne Winkler, Anna Zydiak, Jane Huelster, Nellie Lo Russo, Joseph Accuosti, Robert Bobilin, Maurice Castonguay, James Greer, Anneliese Luongo, Raymond North, Hugerlee Prince, Norma Robb, Lois Rutman, William Thomas, Venice Tsimonis
 Group 2-Mary Ann Metzler, Cath erine Galasso, Zbygniew Piotrowski, Arthur Schwartz, Roland Agnello, Mary ASsif, Carmela Corbo, Jack C.r.is, Jennie DaGlio, T neyie7e
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
GEORGE L. BURKE
 IS APPOINTED

Hartford, Conn., May IT. - (UP) George L. Burke, West Hartford, who contributed the major portion of the Hurley report on the State Highway Department, has been named deputy state public works commissioner, Director Robert A. Hurley announced today.
 The appointment, Hurley said, took effect last Tuesday. It carries sal ary of $6,000.
 Burke was associated with Hurley in the State WPA. When the public works department was created, Burke was placed in charge of the highway division and headed the in- vestigation into the administration of Highway Commissioner John A. Macdonald.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
RANK OF FATAL
 CHAMBERLAINS

New York, May 17-(UP)-The rank of papal chamberlains of the cape and sword was conferred upon former Gov. Alfred E. Smith, John s. Burke and John T. Smith last night by Patrick Cardinal Hayes.
 The honor was bestowed by Pope Plus XI on the three Catholic lay men flor their distinguished works for charity" in the archdiocese of New York. Hundreds of prelates and distinguished laymen attended the investiture and celebration.
 The distinction, first awarded in the 18th century, imposes on the recipients the obligation, when in Rome, to assist the chief chamber lain in the personal service of the pope.
 Laymen so honored may wear the gold-striped black dress trousers, closc-buttoned red jacket. bi-corned hat and sword of their rank except at Vatican court functions or func- tions attended by the pope or apos- tolic delegate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
SOCIAL LEADER,
 SPORTSMAN DIES

Whitemarsh, Pa, May 17-UP)- Edward Townsend Stotesbury, 89, international financier, social leader and sportsman, died last night in his $2,000,000 Whitemarsh home. Death was attributed to heart dis ease.
 Stotesbury was stricken in his linn osine while enroute to Whitemarsh Hall, his suburban mansion, from his Philadelphia offices. Physicians administered stimulants but Stotes- bury died at 9:20 p. m.
 His death eneded a 72-year car- eer as partner in the banking houses of Drexel & Co.,, and J. P. Morgan & Go. He leaves his second wife, the former Mrs. Eva Roberts Cromwell of New York, and a daughter by his first marriage, Mrs. J. Kearsley Mitchell, of Bryn Mawr, Pa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
Knigts of Pythias

Attorney Morris L. Robin of this city will be guest at the annual grand domain convention, Knights of Pythias of Vermont, which opens Monday. Attorney Robin is grand chancellor of the Connecticut domain.
 The annual Connecticut domain convention will be held in Water bury in September.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
Aviglianese Auxiliary

The Aviglianese auxiliary held its annual Mothers day program last night at Moose hall, with more than 100 mothers as guests of honor. Mrs. Rose Pistone was chairman of the committee in charge of arrangements.
 An entertainment program was presented by Sue Calyo, Anna Mecca, Domenic Mecca Rena Tamburini, Geda and Rudolph Malanga and Jennie Parlo. Ma langa's orchestra offered . num- Der of selections.
 The principal speaker at the af- fair was Leonard Santarsiero. group organizer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
l.. o. o. M.

Waterbury Chapter, Loyal Order of Moose, will sponsor a dance Saturday night at Moose hall. OId-fashi0ned ard modern danc- ing will be enjoyed, with music by the Romano orchestra. Richard Wilkinson and Max Henes will be sOloists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
Court Verdi

Couyrt Verdi, Foresters of America, voted last night to be represented at the D'Anunzio Memorial program to behold May 29 at Temple hall
 The court also voted to form a social club. Reports of the grand convention, which ended here Sat- urday, were submitted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
HOOVER FISHES WELL

Goodman, Wis, May 17.-CUP)- Former President Herbert Hoover feasted today on Wisconsin trout which he caught himself.
 He had the legal limit of Is trout in his creel when he returned last evening to the summer home of George E. Scott, Lake Forest, H., at the Coleman Lake club grounds where he is a guest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
Awarded $2,175
 For Loss or Eye


 Compensation of S2,175.68, to be paid over a period of 208 weeks, was today awarded Mur- dock Astle, 29, of 21 Irving Place, who sustained the loss of an eye while working April IS, 1888 for the ScOvill Mfg. Co. The latter company will pay the compensation.
 Astle is to receive payments of S10.46 beginning May 3, 1888 and continuing through April 28, 1942. The accident happened as Astle was welding-a chip flew from his hammer and en- tered his right eye.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
By ELMER C. WALZER

(Unlted Press FInancial Ed1tOr)
 New York, May 17-(UP) Stocks extended yesterdays losses by frac- tions to point at a quet opening today. Bonds held steady, while cot- ton futures were unchanged to 3 points higher.
 A few issuse resisted the decline. Homestake Mining rose 1-2 to 59 Curtiss Wright A opened at 20 1-8
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
FrQtenQL Neus
Townsend Lodge

Fifty-year jewels were presented to three members of Townsend Ledge, Odd Fellows, at exercises held last night at Odd Fellows hall. Those who received the jewels were Rowland Jenner and Alfred M. Teller of Bridgeport, and Colonel James H. Geddes.
 Jewels will be sent the follow ing six members, who were unable to be present last night: Alm0n Sc0ville, George Wiley, William Barnard, Philip Hampson, Daniel Markert and George Miner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
FORM AMPS" CLUB
The K. r. G 'iggs Co.

Vancouver - (U.P0 To have lost one or more limbs in war is the qualification for membership in the Amps" Table Tennis Club here. The club has 16 members and was organized four years ago. One of the speediest players is Comrade Oscar Erickson, who is minus both legs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
RAIL COACHES MAKE CABINS

Washington (UP British rail- ways have found a profitable use for old railway coaches. The commerce department reported that several British railroads have set up the old cars as cabins" in tourist camps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
Naomi Chapter

Naomi chapter. Order of the Eastern Star, will initiate a class of candidates at 7:45 tonight. The initiation will be held at the Masonic temple.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17

Italy holds 26 of the 46 military aviation records recognized by the International Aeronautical Fedora ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17

Flying officer A. E. Clouston and Mrs. Betty Kirby-Green recently set a new record for flight from London to Cape Town by flying the distance in 45 hours and 5 minutes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
MIDCETS TO HOLD
 CALASTACE SHOW
Basketball League Teams Plan Ten Acts of Vaude=
 vile Thursday
Washington Hill

Twenty-Five acts of entertainment and comedy will be presented at the Washington Park Community house Thursday night, under the auspices of the Community House Midget Basketball league. Final rehearsal Of the cast was held last night under the direction of Miss Maureen De- laney.
 Supervisor William D. Shea is chairman of the arrangements com- mittee and Thomas Conway will be master of ceremonies. Talented youngsters who have appeared in various Hill shows will make ap- pearances. The show will start at 8:30. Admission of 10 cents will be charged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17

Egypt is to reduc taxation on small landowners.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
NabOr Mite
Coronation

Further plans for the coronation of the statue of the Blessed Virgin were made at meeting of the Children of Mary last night. Re- hearsals for the procession were conducted, and another will be held Friday night. Boys and girls will take part in the procession.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
NEW YORK CURB

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
Gents Meet Tonight

Tickets for the third annual srging sport dance of the Gents of tfe Hill will be distributed at a meeting this evening at 9 o'clock i'll the Washington Park Community house. The dance has been arranged to take place Friday evening, June 10 at Waverly inn. Henry A. Had den is chairman of the arrange nents committee
 Other matters of business are to be discussed by the club.