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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25

ceived $8,6S6 in 1882 under approv- al of the Board of Aldermen for work in connection with lowering utility rates of the city. The stories In the newspapers used by Con- troller Rowland quoted MT. Levy as saying that he had received mot as much as $100,000."
 MT. Levy, questioned on the mat ter by The Democrat, declined to discuss the affairs of his client but said that he might have state ment later. He would not comment on the amount publicized by the Republican newspapers, neith CT denying nor confirming the story, as he remarked, just now"
 Levy May Have Been There
 MT. Allen was asked whether he knew MT. Levy to which he an- swered that he did not know. He said that he had participated in a number of discussions with the City of Waterbury regarding electric and gas bills and that at some of these discussions there had been present certain experts who were not regu- lar employees of the City of Water bury. Questioned again as to wheth- CT MT. Levy was one of these he said that he could not recall, having made no attempt at the time to remember the names of these vari- ous individuals.
 Had Been Reductions
 Asked whether there had been reductions granted the City of Wa terbury, MT. Allen said that, as has been the case in all classes of cleo tric and gas business, reductions had been granted the City of Water bury at different times on various accounts, including street lighting bills, school bills, and others.
 He again declined to name the amounts which the city paid the lighting company, or the reductions which had been granted, insisting that this was information which he felt was not proper information for him to give out. He said that he had taken this same position on many occasions when inquiries had been made regarding the amounts of bills which various individuals or concerns were paying, feeling that Information of this sort should be given out by the customer and not by the company.
 Publicity Staff Apologies
 Another aspect of the affair of Con- troller Rowland was the retraction made by the Republican publicity staff of the controller in the matter of handling of a city sinking fund by Lewis S. Reed, president of the Citizens and Manufacturers National bank, who recently was discharged as treasurer of the fund upon its final report to the board of finance. MT. Reed had been publicized as having deposited money of the sinking fund in banks outside the city of Waterbury, in banks of Naugatuck and Woodbury contrary to charter provisions which require such funds to be invested in United States bonds, those of any New Eng land state or city. or in any char tered savings bank in the city.
 MT Reeds Disclosures
 2Ir. Reed disclosed that the Wa telbury Savings bank, the only one
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25

(Continued from Page D he asked that fair and impartial inquiry be conducted.
 He advised the jurors to remain in session as long as they thought 1t necessary, but not to wait until all evidence had been sifted if it were thought indictments were warranted.
 Your duty" he said, "is to de- termine whether there is probable cause of a crime having been com mitted."
 Two Outsiders Permitted
 The court permitted stenograph- member of his office, to attend the CT and the states attorney, or a investigation.
 Judge Foster explained that with the states attorney in attendance you will have a more orderly pro- cedure and time will be saved if you request the states attorney to tnterrogate the witness"
 may have been committed, the court
 Outlining the differtn crimes that advised the jurors to "consulte the states attorney as too the factual knowledge of law involved"
 The jury was told it had authority to subpoena anyone it believed necessary to the investigation, or any books or documents.
 It was admonished to keep its pro- ceedings secret until it had re- ported tot he court.
 Six Hour Day
 The jury was told it would sit four six-hour days each week, with no limitations on the length of its hearing.
 Charges were made that many of the purchase prices were exorbitant and that $183,000 was laid for a tract of land composed mainly of Swamps. One price was more than $20,000 for half an acre of land.
 Subpoened for questioning were State Highway Commissioner John A. Macdonald. who has headed that agency for Is years; former Repub- lican Rep. G. Leroy Kemp, Darien. who acted as purchasing agent and appraiser for the department; state officials handling the checks and deeds and others involved in the negotiations which covered a period of more than seven years.
 Has Broad Powers
 The grand jury, composed of 18 active and retired Fairfield county business men, will have broad pow CTS. Ready for presentation for its consideration were photostatic copies of checks and other docu- ments in the transactions and a report of State Public Works Com missioner Robert A. Hurley severely criticizing the Parkway layout and the general operations of the high way department.
 Republicans, who have control of the highway division for quarter of g century, raise the cry that the inquiry against Macdonald was a Democratic maneuver to gain con- trol of the agency. Governor Cross declared the inquiry would be ex- haustive and mot white-wash"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25

is not to detract from the triumph of Boyer and the supporting cast. the direction photography and im- pressive technical perfection of the whole picture.
 The companion feature will be "Thoroughbreds Don't Cry" with Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, So- phie Tucker, c. Aubrey Smith and Ronald Sinclair.
 Here is grand entertainment that will gt straight to your heart. The kind of people you know. in story of laughs and thrills to long re- member.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
IS ACQUITTED
 OF SONS MURDER

Lawrence, Mass, Jan. 25.-(UP)- After 35-minute superior court trial, George Parks, 53, of Lynn was acquitted by jury late yesterday of the first-degree murder of his infant son "by reason of insanity" ;"
 On return of the directed verdict, Parks was committed for life to Bridgewater State Hospital for the Criminally Insane.
 Following quarrel last August, Parks wife found him, their 17- months old son and seven-year-old daughter unconscious in a gaS-filled bedroom. The baby died.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25

Continued from Page D ined during the proceedings.
 Miss Brieve is reported steadily improving at St. Mary's hospital. Also gaining are three of the chil- dren injured when the Waterbury bound car left the highway and struck the group of six. They are Claire Boulanger, 13, of Lewis street, Wolcott; her brother, Arthur II, and Mary Rose McKenne, IS, of Meri- den road.
 Fatally injured in the accident were Virginia and Robert Roberts, brother and sister, near whose home the tragedy occurred; and Edmund Boulanger. Funeral services for the three were held last Saturday morn ing.
 Deputy Coroner Smyth does not plan to begin preparation of his findings into the accident until there has been 8 definite change in Degnan'S condition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
FUNERAL OF MUTRIE

New York, Jan. 25-(UP)-Funer- al services for James Mutrie, first manager of the New York Giants baseball team, will be held tomor- row from Staten Island funeral parlor.
 Mutrie, a native of Chelsea, Mass, was 86. He di0i in the Cancer h. etitute on Welfare Island yesterday after long illness. He will be bur- led in Moravian cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
CLERKIN, SCHUB NAMED

Hartford, Conn, Jan. 25-(UP)- Gov. Cross today appointed James Clerkin, New Britain, president of the Connecticut Federation of Lab or, and Bernard Schub. New Haven, of the Internat tional Ladies' Gar mcnt Workers, as Connecticut mem- bers of a committee to celebrate the 18th anniversary of the found ing of the U. $. Department oi Labor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
30 JAP PLANES RAID

Canton, Jan. 25-(UP)-Thirty Japanese airplanes participated in an intensive bombardment of rail- ways in the Canton area today and attempted to destroy the Tienho Airdrome, near the American sev- enth day Adventist Hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
ROBBED OMAN

Cleveland, Jan. 25-CUP)-William Gage, Detroit, reported to police that when he returned to his park ed automobile, thieves had removed it.: A suit of clothes, pair of shoes, personel papers, official papers, his revolver and a fingerprinting out fit. Gage is a G-Man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25

contrary should approach the problem with a spirit of fairness and understanding that will be deserving of public respect and confidence. Generally speaking the prevailing sentiment is that we should adopt a constructive view point and become a permanent agency for good government in city affairs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
DEPUTY POLICE sUPT. DIES

Boston, Jan. 25-(UP)-Deputy police superintendent William w. Livingston, 63. died today at a hos pital following an operation Sunday for ruptured appendix.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
ESTHER BRIEVE IS
 NOT TO BLAME

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
MERRITT GRAND JURY ADVISED

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Evening star., 1938-06-15
PAY BILL IS DUE
TO Be LAW SOON
Legislation to Go in Effect
120 Days After 1t Is
Signed by Roosevelt.
BY. G. GOULD LINCOLN,

The wage-hour bill, major measure
Of President 'Roosevelt's legislative
program, now needs only his signature
to become law. 1t will be effective 120
days after its final enactment.
The President, who has fought for
almost two wears to bring about the
passage of the law. is expected to
approve the bill promptly.
The finising touches were given the
bill by Congress yesterday. The
House. by vote of 200 to 80, adopted
the conference report on the bill, fol-
lowing a brief debate.
The House vote found 247 Demo-
Gratis being joined by 81 Republicans,
Progressives and Farmer-Laborites
to make the total Of 290 supporters for
the measure. Opposing the bill were
Al Democrats and 48 Republicans for
the total of 80; 1s members were
paired, 80 did not vote and 6 vacancies
now exist in the House.
The Senate adopted the report
without the formality Of q roll call.
Senator Bailey of North Carolina as
sailed the measure as demonstrations
and Senator Borah of Idaho defended
1t. Avoidance OF a roll call relieved
from embarrassment Senators from
both the North and the South-since
neither group obtained all that their
sections of the country desired.
Bill Had Appeared Dead.
The wage-hour bill passed the SEN
ate year ago. Congress adjourned,
however, with the measure tied up in
the Rules Committee Of the House.
In the special session last December
the bill was brought before the House
on petition to discharge the Rules
Committee from further consideration
Of the measure. After q debate. the
bill was recommitted and appeared TO
be dead. , 4.
The insistence OF the President
finally brought new wage-hour bill
from the House Committee on Labor
late this spring. The House Rules
Committee lcontinued adamant, how
ever, and again declined to give :
rule for. its consideration. Following
the Florida primary election on May
3, when Senator Pepper, 3 supporter
Of the wage-hour bill, Overwhelmingly
defeated Representative Wilcox, an
opponent Of the legislation, Chair
man Norton Of the House sor
COMMITTEE began the circu s
(Sce WA0E-HOUR. PneoHA.s
Evening star., 1938-06-15
LOYALISTs ARE SPLIT.
New Drives Of Franco Men In South
Hit Government.

ANCW DIIVCS VI EI0uCO VACu 0Vutu
Hit Government. III.
HENDAYE, France CAT the Spanish
Frontier), June IS P.-A surprise in
surgent offensive in Southern Spain
today. imperiled government defenses
between two widely separated fronts.
While Generalissimo Francisco
frances forces pushed retreating gov
ernment militiamen south Of the
Mijares River, below Castellon de Ia
Plana on the eastern coast, another
insurgent army advanced on the
Southern Cordoba front.
Insurgent dispatches reported vir-
tual government collapse on both
fronts, indicating the two ofiensives
were linked to divide the governments
weakened resistance between two ex-
tremes of its territory.
They said many prisoners were
captured in the south, where raw gov
ernment recruits recently have been
mobilized. to free seasoned troops for
the Castellon front. .s-
The Insurgents southern offensive
was launched in the Pennaroya sector,
northwest: of Cordoba. Insurgent dis
patches said government positions in
three mountain chains were taken and
the fortified towns Of Blazques, about
10 miles northwest of Pennarroya, was
captured.
Barcelona was under air raid alarm
for two hours as insurgent bombers
twice attacked the city before dsnu.
Evening star., 1938-06-15
GOODS DELIVERY POOR,
SEVEN SOVIETS OUSTED
Shelves in Stores Often Empty
Because Of Muddled
Conditions.


MOSCOW, June 15.-Seven execu-
tives in the commissariat for home
trade, which supplies Soviet Russia
with everyday commodities, were re-
moved today because of muddled con-
ditions in stores and markets.
Poor service, resulting in failure of
stores in Moscow, Leningrad and other
cities to get ordinary goods, caused the
shakeup. Shelves for necessities like
cotton goods were frequently empty.
Some Of the dismissed men were
holdovers from the administration of
Israel Veitzer. former commissar who
was denounced in the Communist
party newspaper Pravda as an enemy
of the people-indicating he has been
arrested.
M. p. Smirnoff. who succeeded Veit-
zer last October, was advised by Pravda
to overcome the effects of the wreck
ing for which Veitzer was blamed. The
newspaper said the trading organiza-
ton failed to supply the growing de-
mands Of village as well as city popu-
lations.
Evening star., 1938-06-15
M'CALL EVIDENCE
|SG|VEN TO JUDGE
Jurist Hears Story Before
Sentencing-Prisoner
Well Protected.
Py the Associated Press.

Fy the Associated Press.
MIAMI, Fla, June l5.-The evidence
against Franklin Pierce Mccall, con-
fessed kidnaper of 5-year-old James
Bailey Cash. jr.. was presented today
him to the electric chair.
MIR. Cash and Federal agents detailed
their story of the crime while Circuit
Judge H. F. Atkinson listened in
tently, preliminary to deciding upon
the sentence.
Mccall, 2l-year -old truck driver and
minister's son, who pleaded guilty to
the ransom kidnapping charge, but in
nocent to murder indictment, hung
his head and held . handkerchief to
his eyes as the hearing proceeded.
The father, as Tire a1sst w-i.r1e = .ies-
tified briefly that he had child. that
he is buried" now and that he identi-
fied the paiamas found on the body,
which he did not view himself.
Prisoner Projected.
The Federal agents detailed McCalrs
signed confession that he stole "Skee-
gle" from his bed May 20 with hand
kerchiefs over his mouth and eyes,
that the boy died accidentally and
that he collected the $4,000 ransom.
Every precaution was taken for
the prisoners protection as he was
brought to trial.
Two hundred or more persons, half
OF them women, thronged the corri-
dors outside the courtroom, which
holds only l50 Oficials herded them
into line for admittance singly.
Inside, two policemen searched each
man and two matrons "frisked" the
women, even removing their hats and
peering into their handbags.
Behind the grills of a ventilator
above the judges desk, commanding
a view of the whole room, sat two
policemen.
Mccall came in with a serious ex-
preston, wearing blue shirt and tie
and graf suit.
States Attorney George A. Worley,
suffering from boils, was accompanied
by nurse.
"Is the defense ready?" asked Cir
cult Judge H. F. Atkinson.
Yes, your honor" replied Jack Ke-
hoe, attorney assigned to defend the
prisoner
Mr.. Worley called James Bailey
(See KIDNAP Page A-5l
Evening star., 1938-06-15
Plane Explodes
Just After Pilot
Saues All in 1t
b the Associated Press,

ST. LOUIS, June 15.-Because
Orville E. Scott has sharp eyes and a
keen sense Of smell, four persons are
alive today
Scott, a veteran airplane pilot, was
taking three passengers-all on their
first night-for a brief trip yesterday.
While over a suburb he noticed a thin.
trickle Of smoke at his feet.
From the exhaust?
His nose said no. Smiling at the
unsuspecting passengers, Scott care
fully banked his plane and headed
back to the field.
Quietly the ship landed, the pas
sengers alighted. They thanked the
pilot for an enjoyable trip. Then
two 25-gallon gasoline tanks exploded,
destroying the plane. except for motor
and propeller.
Evening star., 1938-06-15
REYNOLDS IS SUED
FOR $1,000 ALIM0NY
Former Helen Fortescue Asks
Huge Monthly Sum and
Counsel Fees.
~ the Associated Press.


NEW YORK. June 15.-Eli john
son, attorney for Mrs. Helen Fortescue
Reynolds, said today she would seek
$4,000 . month and counsel fees in
. separation action against her hus-
band, Julian Louis Reynolds.
Mr.. johnson said q hearing would
be held in the New York Supreme
Court June 81 and that he hoped
amicable settlement would be reached.
The action, he said, will be based
on charges Of cruelty, with the $4,000
monthly pending court action.
Mr.. johnson confirmed reports that
the couples year-old son, Richard
Roland Reynolds, had been taken by
his nurse to Richmond, Va.
I'VE have appealed to the grand
parents and hope to have the child
brought back today" Mr.. johnson
said.
The Reynolds were married in 1886.
He IS connected with . Chicago cor
peration which manufactures tinfoil
for cigarettes.
Evening star., 1938-06-15
FRENCH SHIP SUNK
BY REBEL PLANES
Valencia Raided Five Times
by Insurgents-NeW
Offensive Opens.
By the Associated Press.

6S Lne Associated PreSS..
VALENCIA, June 15.-The French
freighter Gaulois sank in Valencia
Harbor today after being bombed by
insurgent warplanes.
A sailing vessel in the harbor was
set afire ,,
Valencia. its port and suburbs suf-
fered five severe raids during the day
Three persons we're known to have
been killed and 20 injured Fifteen
houses were destroyed.
The raidipg planes made extensive
use Of incendiary bombs and billows
of smoke rose from the harbor and
residential sections after each raid
Many houses burned because repeated
bombings kept firemen away.
There were no casualties aboard the
Gaulois, her crew and dock workers
aboard her having had time to reach
safety. ...... ~. ...
Evening star., 1938-06-15
SHANGHAI CHOLERA
IN EPIDEMIC STAGE
123 Cases Counted in Hospitals,
73 Of Them From City's
FOREIGN Areas,

By the Associated Press.
SHANGHAI, June is. Cholera
reached epidemic proportions in
Shanghai tonight, with 123 cases in
hospitals. OF these, 73 originated in
foreign administered areas of the city,
according to municipal authorities.
A japanese spokesman said 8 Chin
ese died in Japanese-occupied 500
chow, so miles west of here, and IA
others had contracted the disease.
The British steamer Shuntien was
quarantined at Chefoo, on the North
Shantung Coast, after one cholera
death aboard.
The japanese consulate-general
ceased issuing bills of health to yes
sells proceeding from Shanghai to
Japanese ports. which means that all
passengers not possessing certificates
Of incubation must undergo examina-
ton before entering Japan.
Evening star., 1938-06-15
GIRL SAYSLAND|S
GAVE HER JEWELRY
Student Nurse Identifies
Watch He Once Had
Given Wife.

A pretty student nurse took the
stand against James L. Lands today
in his District Court trial for the mur-
der Of his estranged wife and identi-
fed wrist watch which he was said
to have given her last Christmas,
after having previously presented it to
his wife on her graduation from Nc
Kinley High School.
The witness was Miss Virginia Lee
Simpson of Atkinson, N. c., a comely
brunei, who was questioned at length
about gifts Of jewelry which Lands
made to her during an acquaintance
Of about six months.
Miss Simpson, who was smartly
clad In blue silk dress and a white
hat. answered questions with q COM
posure which equaled that Of Lands
as he sat Watching her and following
her words with intense interest.
Much Of the Governments case tr
substantiation of a first-degree murder
charge hinged on the girls testimony
Deputy Coroner Testifies.
The first witness today was Deputy
Coroner Christopher ]. Murphy, who
described the beating administered to
Mrs. Lands on the morning of March
"a. The 22-year-old wife died in Cas-
ualty Hospital two days after her skull
was crushed.
Defense Attorneys Jean M. Board
man and E. Russell Kelly are attempt
ing to show that Mrs. Lands might
have been killed in q fall from her
moving automobile. DR.
Murphy, however. said that in hi.
opinion Mrs. Lands was beaten to
death.
Miss Simpson told the jury she came
to Washington in January, 1887, from
her home, at Atkinson, and obtained
q job as student nurse at the Epis-
copal Hospital. She said she gave up
her job and went home on March "a
after learning Of the death of Mrs
Met Lands Last Fall.
She explained that she first met
Lands last fall, when he visited the
nurses home, where she was living.
Did you 60 out with him?" asked
Assistant United States Attorney Cecil
R. Helm.
Yes, sometimes two or three times
q week." was the reply.
Did this defendant give you lew
elry?" Miss Simpson was asked She
replied in the Affirmative, and wa.
handed the wrist watch by Govern.
ment counsel. She identified the watch
as one given her last Christmas BY
Lands. The girl explained she turned
the watch over to detectives severa
days ago.
Previously, Mrs. Thelma Souder. 9
sister OF Mrs. Lands, had identified
the watch as gift from Mr.. lands
to his future wife, when she graduated
from Mckinley.
Gave Her Diamond Ring.
did Mr.. lands give you other
jewelry?" Mr.. Hefiin asked.
The witness replied that Lands
gave her diamond ring on her birth.
day. last March.
What did you do with the ring?"
II wore 1t of and on until I read
(See T.ANDfS PAGE Any
Evening star., 1938-06-15
RELIEF PROBE VETO
BY LA GUARDIA SEEN
, Council Passes Proposal, but It
Must Go to Mayor for
Funds.
~ the Associated Press.

~ tAC hooOS-dtcQ FTeSS.
NEW YORK, June 15.-Proposal to
Investigate New York City's 8O.0O0.-
000-a-year relief administration went
today to the desk of Mayor F. H. La
Guardia-and possible veto.
Passed by 16-to-8 vote, the reso-
luton was a rebellious answer to the
Mayors demand for swift action on
emergency relief taxes he says are
needed by July l.
Nevertheless the last answer is the
Mayors. The resolution carried no
appropriation provision and therefore
goes directly to the Mayor for ap-
proval.
$ Councilmen frankly expected a veto
of the investigation, which would be
made by a committee of seven. Had
the Council asked for funds, it was
pointed out, the resolution would have
had to survive the Mayors ma jority in
the Board of Estimate.