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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-07-25

Once more fortune favored him.
The government had established a
new model military academy at
SaraRossa. Here cadets could study
two years before going on 10 special
academies which fitted them var
iolLsly for the infantry, calvary,
engineering or artillery. Franco was
made the head of IL and here for
some years he worked hard training
young officers. Later many OF these
were 10 follow his flag.
Franco had met French officers
and admired their training. &c.
for time, he left his SaragOssa
post and took a course In higher
military matters In the French
school at Versailles.
In the spring OF 1881 came the
municipal elections when the par
ties Of the Left swept the nation,
King Alfonso XIII abdicated and
fled the country and the republic
was set up. At that time Franco
said:
We bib'b phb t'iS N0hiiWJ bH"'
Soldiers should stand aside from
politics and think first of the ma
ton. The good OF the country and
the greatness Of the army must be
the goal Of all we do
That might mean much or little.
The republican government began
remaking the army by retiring the
old monarchist generals and put
ting In younger men. Franco then
appealed 10 soldiers, disposed 10 re-
volt, by calling their attention 10
discipline. This, he said took on
It's true meaning when our own
habit OF thought Us opposed 10 our
orders, when the heart battles and
secretly feyoIts. when arbitrariness
or error is attached 10 the action
Of him who gives the order"
Francois heart was clearly not with
the new regime, but he was not yet
ready 10 rebel. He received a stun
ming blow when the government
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-07-25
U. S. GOVT POSTS
LP-WANTED SIGN
Experienced Die Sinkers
Are Wanted at Boston
Navy Yard

The y. 8. Civil Service Commits
sion today announced an open COM
petitiye examination for Die Sinker,
at &Il7e, $L1Ie, $I05e an hour, 10
NIL vacancies In this position AT the
Navy Yard, Boston, Mass.
The necessary application forms
and other information may be OBJ
tanned from the secretary, board Of
U. s. Civil Service Examiners, or
at Room LOT at the Waterbury post
office, Applications must be filed
with the recorder, labor board, al
the Boston Navy Yard on or be-
fore August 8, 1888.
Competitors will not be- required
10 report for examination at any
place but will be rated on the en-
tent mad quality Of their experience
and fitness which are relevant 10
the duties Of the position, on q
scale OF 100, such ratings being
based upon competitors sworn state
ments In their applications and
upon cOfrobOratiye evidence.
Experience: They must have com
pleted four-yeaf apprenticeship in
the trade OF Die Einker or have had
four years Of practical experience
In such trade, the substantial equiv
alent OF completed apprenticeship.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-07-25

closed hts beloved academy. For
two years he was General with
out job. Then In 1888 q govern
ment OF the Right was elected and
Franco was given command In the
Balearic Islands. Here, as In MorOc-
co, he won friends who were 10 fol-
low his flag when he raised 1t later
In rebellion.
Tn 1894 rebellion broke out among
the miners In the Asturias. Franco
took part In It's SAVAGE repression
"A repression which made the sur
viying miners his bittercst enemies.
The rebellion over, Franco went
10 Morocco AZ commander in chief,
A year later, when the real power
behind the Right, Gil R0bles, be-
came Minister OF War, Franco be-
came his Chief of the General
STAFF.
In 1895 the parties of the Left
once more came into power. Franco
was sent 10 the Canary Islands as
Commander. This was not only O.
demOtiOn, but exile in a way. The
Left wanted Franco out OF the
country. On April IA, 1895. the an
niyersary Of the founding OF the
new Spanish Republic, there were
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-07-25

A temporary IuIl In the rainy
weather brought out q crowd OF
nearly 300 parents and friends to
see the weekly aquatic meet at the
Y. M. G. A. camp at Smiths pond,
Watertown, yesterday afternoon. IT
WAS real delight 10 the boys 10 be
able 10 do some swimming, without
being bothered by rain. During the
last week, Cal Martin, camp direc-
tor, said, the tents have been kept
dry, and especial efforts made TO
dry out the boys clothes. There are
no cases OF illness al the camp.
Passion Play
The boys OF tent 2 conducted the
morning chapel service yesterday.
Irwin Bud" Davis. ASSOCIATE physi-
cal director of the Y. M. g. A., spoke
on q visit 10 the Passion play at
Obcrammergau In 1894. This reIi-
gious spectacle generally takes place
every ten years, but special presen-
tation WAS given In 1894, In honor OF
the 300th anniversary OF the event.
The results of the meet yesterday
afternoon were az follows:
Senior canoe race: First, Robert
Waters and Lemuel Bowen; second,
Robert Wakeley and Raymond
North; third, Stuart Leach and Rob-
ert Mapion.
Middlers' 40-yard dash; first. Jack
Plat; second. William Edwards;
third, Thomas Donahue.
Junior obstacle race; first, Robert
BeIfit; second. William Judd; third,
Benjamin Coe.
Senior 60-yard dash; first. Stuart
Beach; second, Robert Wakeley;
third Raymond North.
MiddIer three man boat race:
First, John Schuman, Robert Hayes,
and James Thompson; second, Jack
Finla, Jeff Smith and James Brew
ster; third. Earl Gay, Ralph Buckley
and Donald G. Slator.
Junior tW0-fflan canoe race; First,
Robert and william Beirup; second,
Joseph Reilly and Timothy Kelly;
third, Ted Shows and Jack Hoffman.
Middler diving; First, Jack ginIay
second, tie between Donald g. 6la-
TOR and Jack Plat; third, Thomas
Donahue. Z
Junior 20-yard dash: FIRST, Phil
lip Pratt; second. Jack BeIanger:
third, Howard Rubin,
Junior hand-paddlipg race: First,
10 let N
Robert Baldwin, Clyde Eagletop and
Robert Hammond: second. Benjamin
Moe, Robert BeIfit, Ted Shove,
James Trip, Jack Hoffman and
William Judd.
Junior diving: FIRST, Joseph Reij-
~; second, Timothy Kelly; third.
Robert Baldwin.
MiddIer boat fiIliBg contest: James
Stack and Raymond urenicr defeat
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-07-25
Tall Tower
Topics
G 10 FOR CIRCUS
BY TIE MAN IN THE TOWER

Who said crcuses were finished shot,
Out disintegrated and on the lott
Would you want world without crcuses at am
II you would you've got great gall
What's all the shouting for today IN town,
Even though the rain has been pouring DOWN.
GOSH there even circus parade
And may their bright coors never fadel
Harkl did you hear the music Of the band2
The clowns we're funny we gave them hand
There were sideghows hapezes and all That SUM-
Kids and gro~nups couldn't get enough
Elephants TO ride upon, what do you supposel
Funny man balancing chair right on his nose.
And all that din and nose that makes circus grand,
From big tent acts 10 the bonneville band
Popcorn, peanuts cones and balloons
Ali the circus crowd acting like looms,
Becoming young again at the circus and liking IT,
Coming there in cars, others Just hiking 1t.
Who said circEes finished, shot?
DID you the crowd today all over the lotf
EN- EN-.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-07-25
SCOVILL FOREMEN
AT ANNUAL OUTING

Members OF Ecoyill's Forcmen's
association and guests TO the num-
Der OF more than 400 brayed the
rain Saturday for the annual out
Ing Of the association which was
held Mt Chase Country club. The
out door portion OF the program was
called" on account OF the weather
but Fred Troske. president OF the
association, remarked yesterday that
the outing was completely successful
In providing Q good time for all.
Among the guests were Al Schott,
president OF the Chase Foremens
association, and Charles II. Barth,
chairman OF the entertainment COM
mittce OF the mericap Brass Co.
Forcmen's association. John Grimm
was chairman OF the entertainment
committee for the outing.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-07-25
ACCOMPLICE HELD
BY AUTHORITIES
Alleged Suspect Gets Con-
tinuance Until Thursday
Under Bonds of $500

Arrested this morning by Lieut.
Detective William r. Pollard on a
charge Of theft, Paud Maietta, %,
OF Walnut street extension, was CIV
en- a continuance 10 Thursday, un-
der bonds OF $500.
He Is charged with being an ac-
compIice OF William Loyallo OF Tor
rington and Salvatore MARITIME OF
this city, who previously have been
arraigned In city court on charges
OF theft The three are alleged 10
have stolen 1924 worth OF tools
from the Slocum school manual
training room, May n. Lieut.. Pol
lard said today that all but SIT
worth Of the equipment had been
recovered.
Loyallo and MARITIME were arrest
ed and arraigncd on the charge last
week, at which time they were CIV
en- continUancee, while police sought
Maietta. All three viii be arraigned
on the charge Thursday.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-07-25

Buld-up or run-around. i. The last we heard OF
those shaggy ponies the st. Demands OF the Great st.
Bernard Hospice in Switzerland they were enroute for
the distant and lonely reaches OF Tibet accompanied by
their faithful keeper and guardian OF many years,
aren't going to be deported as undesirable aliens after all
Despite the unfendy attitude as the result OF the killing
OF little girl by st. Bernard year or so ago. the
animals are still at the Great st. Bernard Hospice In
Switzerland and will remain there. st. Bernards VIII
also thrive in the Ii La Pass in Tibet for monks from
to use the dogs in aiding travellers through those chilly
and iust bit inhospitable regions. The next time
you're going through Ii La Pass whistle, and youH
probably bring st. Bernard bounding TO your side,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-07-25
LOCAL VIOLINIST
CONCERT ARTIST

Romeo Tata, local yiolinist, will
present series OF Beethoven sartas
with Prof, Ellsworth drummar,.
pianist. OF the Yale School OF Music
In the music room OF the home of
Mrs. James Rowland Angel, 1855
Blake road, In Mil Rock. The SER
les OF recitaIs will include two son.
atas by Beethoven, written for pi-
anoforte and violin, and will be on
four successive Wednesdays, starting
Aug. 3, at II q. m.
Mr.. Tata, who gave q concert last
January at the Waterbury Womcn's
club, sponsored by the Mattatuck
Musical Arts society, Is professor OF
music at the Arizona State Teach-
ers' college, Temple, Arizona, and
conductor OF the Phoenix symphony
orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-07-25
RAINY weather stories
The prolonged wet spell

Rainy weather stories The prolonged wet spell
last week produced all sorts OF tales Things hap
pening all the nation where the incessant down
p0urs raising with crops rivers ponds dams
house foundations, etc, But right here in Water
bury strange situation produced. A woman went
down cellar late Friday afternoon and nearly sw0oned
with terror she cast glance her shoulder and
saw a dark figure standing 10 side Of her. II
looked like man. but IL only her shadow. The
peeped through the clouds just long enough 10 cast
reflection into the cellar. When you haven't
your shadow for week Its first temperance
Is apt 10 be startling.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-07-25
Circus day memories

Circus day memories The first time you got up
TO see the big arrive and how you shivercd you
trudged down TO Freight street along with the gang.
The time you made special trip down 10 see the Wild
West show and found out it didn't get in until md-morn
ing. Your first parade from the north side OF the
Green Shades of good old Col. William Cody buffalo
Bill with long white hair streaming down his shoulders
he rode along in blackboard drawn by two beautiful
buck-skns. Getting earful OF circus lore your
uncle chatted with old acquaintance then barking"
with the show The first uniorgettabe entrance into
the animal tcnt-the never to be-forgotten smell
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-07-25
Old fire companies

Old fire companies. Waterbury's first fire
pany apparently had NAME for city historians
never able 10 find for the group OF who
gained fire protection company back In 1923 The
Mattatuck Fire company organized In 1889 and
tinued until 1849 when II dsbanded and the famous
Phoenix Fire company No. and No. 2, was formed.
No later became Protector, No o. Other famous fire
organizations were. Citizens Engine company 1850
and Ladder company No |, 1872 Protector Hose COM
pany, No. A. 1881 Rose Hill Hose company No s. 1881
Brass City Hose company, No. 9, 1887 Maybe II
you walk up Scoy street you can still the name Mu-
ts and Citizens the doorways OF the old fire house
building.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-07-25

Here and there. q. =. Art PurintOn is richer by SIS
today the result of being able to put into convincing
words why he likes the car he drives He captured
prize in contest sponsored by the Studebaker Com
pany Dan MiIIer's Lilac Chowder and Sports Club
Ia planning ts initial cIambake soon. Jake Kinney
will officiate az Master of the Hunt while Charlie
Mccarthy assumes the duties of dragsnan Tom
Walsh popular insurancer, reports near tussel with
swordfish while engaged in fishing off Block Island
recently The Sword got away before the harpooner
could get shot at him. Roger Walsh Is busy lining
I'M his party the annual Mt Manresa retreat which
will be held the weekend of August 9Th
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-07-25
OLD TALES ARE BEST

Kate Douglas Virgins long be-
loved story OF brave famiIy's strug-
gle against adversely. Mother Car
eys Chickens" comes TO the screen
shortly as an RKO Radio picture
featuring Anne Shirley, James ELL
son and Ruby Kcelcr.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-07-25
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph evans arc
Around about .

Around about Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Evans are
in line for congrats They celebrated their first we'd
ding anniversary yesterday with quiet day at home
Pete Lynch reports that he needed pair OF water
wings on his gas-buggy Saturday afternoon when he
drove down TO New London Newt Jones quite proud
OF the new Buick roadster that he's sporting these days
Tommy O'Connor Is also beaming from the interior
of brand new automobile he drives down the main
stem Postcards from yacationers these days contain
but one refranRain Baldwin street residents grtted
their teeth lust bit harder last week. for the ncessant
rains held UP paving operations the street. now about
three-quarters finished Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Dolan OF
New Milford spent the weekend at the home OF Mr. and
Mrs Francis Howard Mrs Doan LIS the former Elise Fog
liza of Torrngton well known in graduate nursing circles
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-07-25
Stunt people come high in HoI.
Well worth il

Well worth il. Stunt people come high in HoI.
Iywood they say, but they earn their money Five wom
en- lust finished stunt that than a stint For
one minutes work they received ST. each They APP
peared in "Suez" in that's supposed to be on the
Sahara desert They caught In a sandst0rm To
make IT realistic the stage manager set up "a WIND
chimes and then turned them the girls fullbIast.
The wind knocked them from their feet and swept them
right of the set Bruises and sand burns were the
only casualties.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-07-25
Todsys Answers 10
URANIUM CRACKERS
ProbIems on Comic PAGE.

Problems on Comic Page.
]. False. Hainsn is an island be.
longing 10 China.
O. False, Befiberi Is tropical
disease.
3. True,
4. True.
3. False. Viruient means poison
Gus, or bitter,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-07-25

Chester Morris, noted for his dra-
matte portrayals. has an exciting
stellar role AS a student flyer In
"Sky Giant" RKO Radios new pic
ture Of modern aviation. Richard
DIX and Joan Fontain also are
starred In the film.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-07-25
AnsLDers To
Test Questions

Below are the answers
10 test questions printed
ON page q.
!. President Franklin -.
Roosevelt.
2. A pure form Of CONNER
ciai gelatin obtsiDed from the
swimming bladder NJ several
species Of fish.
3. 1893.
4. Max Baer
s. The whale.
9. Philip ". In Toilette.
7. Two.
=. France.
.. The a. Lawrence.
TO- Emerson H0Ygh.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-07-25
BY MILTON BRONNER
NEA Service STAFF COrrespOndent

II it had not been for his marriage to the beautiful
Dona Carmen Francisco Franco might have remained in
Spanish Morocco-where he his spurs his medals and
his gcneralshand might never have become involved in
the political inrigues and strife Of his native Spain
married life him Spain and
home there for his wife and his little
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-07-25

Nearly unknown 10 the outside world only few
Francisco stands today the military dictator Of the
thirds Spain which his rebel Iegions
during two Of sangunary civil warfare Milton
has written for The Waterbury life
In a series Of three articles. This
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-10

Cash on hand aggregates $l2I,-
570.6S, as compared with 500, 606.50
which was the total In the report
filed In April.
Bank Commissioner Walter Perry
recently told The Democrat that he
is considering the ACCESSIBILITY Of
seeking the courts permission to pay
an additional -four or Ave per cent
dividend"
Dividends Paid
To date, the commercial depart
ment depoSitors have received divi-
bends amounting TO SIS per cent
while the savings department de-
positors have received IS per cent,
Today's report covers the period
from April TO September 80. 1888.
1t will be presented to Judge Earn
est G. Simpson In superior court
on Friday.
Commercially department assets,
listed at $500, 400.70, include cash Of
$3l y468.72; real estate. $l28607. 08:
unsecured loans, $240, 347.5S; and
collateral loans, al, 1851. The cash
cn hand In the April report was
only $25, 1887 In the commercial de-
partment.
The savings department lists total
assets valued at 1868 ,523 80. includ-
ing cash of $96,l0l.96: real estate,
$500, 1850; mortgage loans. $270,-
770.4o; collateral loans, $35,096.2l;
and personal loans, $44.279.94. The
April report showed cash on hand
Of only $73,526.53.
Claims OF depositors against the
bank aggregate $i,i9i,27l.77. This
includes 1864, 1896 In the CONNER
cial department where IS per cent
is yet payable; and $836,sel.sl In
the savings department where IS per
cent remains to be paid. Other
claims against the bank total $685.
1921.
Expenses Of the bank during the
six months period covered by the
report reached a total Of $22,422 30,
with taxes. maintenance and insur-
ance on property presented as the
main item. Office expenses and In
cidental scost the commercial de-
partment $4.o73.l7 and the savings
department si82.5i for O total Of S.
1858.
Included In this latter Is an item
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-10

Penalties totalling 5000 were i'm
posed at the weekly session Of traf-
fic court this morning. Judge Theo-
bald E. Conway imposed two fines
of 500 renting $50 in each In
stance.
Ten drivers paid a total Of 500
for nolles of charges against them,
while two received nolles without
payment. The docket for the day
was almost completely cleared up,
as only two cases were continued
This Is the smallest number OF
continuances ever granted at a traf-
fic court session.
Evasion Charged
Hence D. Herbert, "a, Of 208
Bridge street, was fined 500, with
out costs, on an evading response
bility charge. The court RENTED
$50. He was found not guilty on
a reckless driving count.
Neil Jorgensen, SO, Of 142 North
Main street, charged with driving
while his license was under suspen-
sion, was fined 500 without costs.
The court RENTED $50.
Nolles without payments were
granted to Leonard Mowad, Il, Of 8
Slocum street, charged with vtolat-
ing the rules of the road, and MI
chael Ficeto, SO, Of 4 South Leonard
street, charged with failure to
grant the right Of way.
N0lles
The following drivers received
nolles on payment Of the sums noted
Ralph Devito, 10. Of 236 Bank
street, rules Of the road, $40; De-
metrios Nicholas, so, Of 275 Pine
street, violation Of parking rules, s.:
Calvin A. Traver. Jr., 81 OF Stan
lev avenue, Oakville. $40; John
Kontout. IS of Central avenue,
Oakville, rules Of the road, $40; John
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-10
Springfield Band I o
Play Here Next Week
Salvation Army Musicians to Take Part in First M e
Church Services and Open Air Meeting

tional singing. Adjutant Alfred
Walters, commanding officer OF the
Springfield Corps, will be the leader
Of the band and will take pronli-
nent part In the days events. Judg-
ing by all indications, this promises
TO be an suspicious opening -day
for the salvation Army's Annual
Maintenance Appeal, with dates set
from october 18th 10 30th. The
goal set for the year 1888 Is $1,000,
OF which amount approximately 49,"
900 came to hand this spring, leav-
ing balance Of $4,000 to be sub
scribed this month. Employees sub
scription- lists are already being
placed In the local Industrial plants,
and O letter Of appeal viii be mailed
next week TO those contributors who
have not as yet donated this year.
Adjutant. Hugo Wiberg announced
that Thursday, October 27th at 8
D. m. the Junior Chorus Of the
Grace Baptist church, under the d.
rection Of Wesley Clapp, will RENDER
q musical and vocal program In the
upstairs auditorium at The Saliva.
ton Army ON Cherry street. There
will be several Negro Spirituals on
the program.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-10
HERB LUDCEWAIT
RECEIVES $4,000
Naugatuck Mans COmpen-
sation Claim Settled By
Lump Payment

A lump sum payment Of $4,000 to
Herbert Ludgewait Of New street,
Naugatuck, by George Kuhn Of III
Maple street, Naugatuck, today set
tied a compensation claim which
was heard by Compensation Com
missioner James M. Lynch.
Ludgewait claimed injuries to his
left knee and left eye as result Of
separate automobile accidents May
10, 1888. In addition to the lump
sum payment, all Ludgewait's medi-
cal expenses will be paid.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-10

Saturday evening children OF The
salvation Army's Sunday school en-
loved their monthly social at head
quarters, lH2-l00 Cherry street.
Secretary Charles Rietdyke was In
charge OF arrangements. From z
tors the youngsters played games in
the recreation-room downstairs.
PROM $3.50 william Wityak Of
Stafford street showed some travel.
films In color taken by him on q
trlp 70 South America last spring,
Is well as comic pictures. Refresh-
ments were served at the close OF
the evening.
Plans are now practically COM
pleted for the visit OF the Spring
field Salvation Army Band next
Sunday. In the morning the band
will participate In the service at the
First Methodist church on North
Main street ct the invitation Of Rev.
Theodore Hobilin. After dinner at
the Y. M. O. A. an open air meet
ing will be conducted on the Green
ct Q D. m, after which the band will
march to the Citadel on Cherry
street for the public Sacred Con-
cert at 3. Major A. Edgar Arkett
will be the chairman Of this event,
to which invitations are being sent
out TO the Arrny's annual contribute
orS. The band Is also scheduled to
broadcast sometime during the day.
Supper win DO served at the Y. M.
Q. A.
The evenings program will In
clude an open air gathering on
North Square at 7, followed by ty-
pical Salvation Army meeting In
the upstairs auditorium on Cherry
street. Major Arkett will be the
speaker In this service. and the
hand win accompany the Congrega-