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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-20
Rowland Grants Third Interview

Controller Sherwood L. Rowland granted his third interview" to The Democrat today. The controller came to the telephone and was asked about the accounts under the head ing of an auditing firm of New Ha- vent.
 T have nothing to say" remarked the controller.
 In response to repeated questions concerning the "item" used in his publicity campaign, the amounts allegedly paid the New Haven &C., counting firm, MT. Rowland merely repeated himself.
 He varied this at the last to the remark, T have no statement to make"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-20
Man Or The Street ,
Scans Motives Behind City Hall Publicity "Build-up" Finds MT. Pape Collecting" for Services Rendered" with Voucher, Check or
 Publicity.

T would like to tell you a little story about the missing papers" said the man on the street today. Here's the low-down and I don't care whether you print it, because I won't be here. I'm that sick of hearing and reading about them"
 (Ed. Note: The following is summary of a long and somewhat involved account from the in side" of what is happening over at City Hall, where some are Democrats and, too, there is Con- troller Sherwood L. RowlandD.
 In the first place MT. Rowland appears to be an average, honest individual who, after some years of selling insurance, was groomed for a political job. He was warned, as early as last summer, that he was up against an interruptions machine, a machine which would not hesitate to make him the butt of laughter, that would not hesi- tate to use its "semi-official" organ, quoting the Waterbury Re- publican and American, to pin his ears back with ridicule.
 But No Culhane!
 So, he was elected, confirmed by a recount which failed to full fill the boasts of Senator George T. Culhane, to the effect that MT. Culhane would be the next mayor, come January l. (Yes, there are affidavits to support my story as I tell it to you)
 So, before MT. Rowland took office, back in December, MT. Cul- hane and MT. Upson told him that he had better get busy and show the Republicans what he would do for them after January 3. He was assured that MT. Will liam J. Pape, owner of the Re- publican-American and psuedo host of Colonel Frank B. Knox on the visit of the vice-presidential candidate to Waterbury in August, year ago, the discoverer of the dictaphone, would protect him" from the wicked Hayes machine"
 MT. Pape did not tell all, how ever. He did not inform the con- troller- elect that he planned to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-20

satisfy persons committed to the belief that something rotten must be there somewhere" Nor does MT. Pape intend that there shall be. Because MT. Pape has de- signed running flow of copy" from the controllers office to his presses, astutely aware that the laundering of a neighbor's dirty linen" will sell his papers - for a time.
 Yet, MT. Pape saw fit to preface this campaign of altruistic import by the gesture of a front page editorial, relating that he had been threatened with ex- posture of certain irregularities. MT. Pape named no names and the person he allowed the public to believe responsible, was not given an opportunity to defend himself against that whispered allegation.
 This, then, is the background for the movement which would see MT. Pape with access to many yards of costly figures, brought forth by the mon partisan" audit demanded by the Republican or ganization in the name of no non- partisan group of citizens.
 The Line-Up!
 Another amazing aspect of the so-called 'non-partisan" commit tee, just now being publicized by the Republican, is the political affiliations of its personnel, a former Republican candidate for mayor, the treasurer of Senator Culhane'S campaign, the merit system group which helped put MT. Rowland into office as a pro- test against defeat of their amend ment by the administration in the Superior Court. There is not a Democrat of administration sup port on this "non-partisan" com mittee, incepted at the Waterbury Club, brought into further being at Hotel Elton, a citizens com mittee," according to MT. Pape's paper.
 Report today finds many won- dering whether the accountant. William J. Armstrong, whom MT. Rowland was going ito pay out of my own pocket" is paid by several prominent persons, with MT. Pape's name leading all the rest. A truly partisan gesture this, the comment gathers.
 So, from Upson to Culhane to Rowland to Pape - by five staff men of the Waterbury Republi- can and American, by Armstrong back again to Pape, might be a more definite design of the pat tern propaganda seeks to "ur- taint" from Republican -Independ- ent Democratic feud.
 Fairfield County!
 Note: The man on the street is speeding west by now, on to the sunny spots where winter and politics do not meet. He has promised to write some further exposes" of the affairs of the Con- troller Rowland and the mon partisan" protest. His last word was that Fairfield County has a grand jury; so what, MT. Paper"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-20
By ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial EditOr)

New York, Jan. 2O-(UP)-Stocks turned higher today after three days of decline. Trading was active, with utilities strong. Bonds and cotton were firm.
 Aiding the market was the latest development in cooperative effort between government and business. Efforts, anticipating further progress along this line, covered.
 Initial gains ranged from fractions to a point. A few high priced issues advanced to points. Case reached 96 up 3 after opening at 95. Du Pont gained 2 1-2 to 118 on the first sale.
 United States Steel opened at 59 7-8 up 1-2; Chrysler 60 1-8 up 7-8; General Motors 36 1-2 up 3-4; Con- solidated Edison g 7-8 up 3-8; Pulp lie Service of New Jersey B up l; Standard of New Jersey 49 IA up
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-20
WOMEN'S CLUBS IN
 SOCIAL SESSION

A statewide meeting of the Fed eration of Democratic Women's clubs has been called by Mrs. Fannie Dixon Welch, of Columbia, for Sat urday at the Church Wall Tea room New Haven. Numbers of members of Waterbury Democratic clubs are expecting to attend.
 The luncheon, to be held at l o'clock, will be the scene of ad- dresses by Daniel Darling, head Of the statistical department of the un- employment compensation division of the state department of labor: by Mrs. Ward Duffy, of West Hart ford, member of the state welfare commission, and Mrs. Lucy Isakson. of Wallingford.
 Mrs. Duffy, wife of the managing editor of the Hartford Times, will discuss social security, and Mrs. Isakson, federal legislation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-20
HOUSING COSTS IN U. s. TWICE
 BRITISH FIGURE
Homes Can Be Built for $l,8OO Due to Low
 Labor Outlay
BY DAN ROGERS


 Limited Press Staff CorrespOndent)
 London, Jan. 2O-(UP)-The av- craze building price of a three bedroom non-parlor dwelling in Great Britain last year was $l,620, according to official government figures. That compares to $1,550 during the previous year.
 The increase, still continuing, caused a slackening in private building for the first eight months of 1897, but building under gov ernment projects has increased ap- preciably.
 The value of dwellings approved during this period for 146 large towns was $2l6,500,00O, compared with $252,500,000 for the core spending period of 1886. All of the difference, and more, may be laid to decreased private building since the number of government-project houses approved was 56,687 com pared with 46,819 for the core spending period.
 Wood Construction Rare
 The average price of $1,620 for a five or six room house seems low compared to President Roose- velt's suggested $4,000 per unit especially so since wood construc- tion is almost unknown in Britain, construction being almost entirely of stone, brick or concrete.
 Cheaper labor is the answer.
 Jumping together all classes of building labor, the average work man receives about S1250 a week when employed. And the building season is relatively short due to much rain. Unskilled and semi skilled factory hands working on hardware, fixtures, glass and lum- Der receive from $12.50 to $1750 a week.
 Since about 80 per cent of the cost of a house is paid. at one stage or another, for labor. that would explain the relatively cheap cost of dwelling.
 Bids Are Competitive
 Also to be considerde is the fact that about half of the dwellings built are government projecvts, where materials for hundreds or sometimes thousands of houses are bought at the same time, under competitive bids, thus effecting sbstantial price reductions.
 In January, 1887, the cost of the average three-bedroom non-parlor dwelling was S1,665, but that fig ure had risen more than 12 per cent to $1,850 in May The figure now stands at about $1,900.
 Officials say the rise is due to general pressure on the building industry, with the rearmament program being an added factor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-20

other towns on or before February 1 of each year. If the registrar of vital statistics of any town or city shall receive salary for the per- formance of his duties, the amount of fees due under the provisions of this section shall be paid to such town or city"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-20
UNIVERSITY CUTS H.C.L.

Orono, Me. (UP)-The University of Maine is helping to reduce the cost of education. Twenty-two stu dents now occupy six university owned cabins. The students are able to cut their living expenses by $125 to $50 yearly by living in the compus cabins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-20
Treanor Appointment Called Indiana Coup
ILLINOIS pol-

ILLINOIS pol- A iticians were shocked W h e n tn e President named Indiana Supreme Court Justice Walter E. Treanor to the U. s. Court of Appeals in
 Chicago, term- ing it an Indi- a n a political coup. He suc- c e e d s Justice Alschuler, re- tired IllinoiSan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-20

During 1885, the United States exported 3,234,000,OO0 pounds of un- manufactured cotton. In the same year it imported 63,374,0OO square yards of cotton cloth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-20

The term cowboy first was used during the American Revolution and was applied to a band of Tories who stole cattle from both sides,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-20
Market Turns Higher At Start OF Trading
Three Days of Decline End-Business Was Active;
 Market Aided By President Big Business Combine

3-4; Phelps Dodge 29 IA up 3-4; Anaconda 34 1-4 up 1-2, and Ameri- can Smelling 53 up 1-2. Railroad issues were steadier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-20
WORKER BETTER

Further improvement was report ed today in the condition of Daniel Malagutti, 26, of 64 Walnut street. WPA worker. Malagutti is under treatment at St. Mary's hospital for injuries suffered Tuesday afternoon when he was burned while working with a large quantity of hot asphalt on Highland avenue extension.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-20

Although the water strider insect can carry its own air supply along when going beneath the water sur- face, it is content most of the time to skate along on top of the water.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-20
N. Y. Bank & Trust Stocks
 The R. F. C~iggs Co.

Out of every 100 men sentenced in English, courts, only IS are guilty of crimes serious enough to draw sentences of more than three months in prison.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-20
Answers:
By FISHER BROWN and NAT |

Answers. l. To milk. Edi.
 son was one of the greatest milk drinkers of all time. He once said: "The Almighty knew his business when he apportiOned milk"
 2. For the use of physicians in counting the pulse. Sir John FlOyer, an Englishman of the l7th cenrury,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-20

invented the secondhand.
 }. No. This practice establishes wrong speech patterns which will be initiated by the child when he starts to talk. When he enters school, this will be a has>liea2 and he will have to do double work. For he will have to "unlesrn" the wrong way and learn the right way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-20

NEW YORK CURB
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-21

Cheshire and West Cheshire post offices Thursday. Mail was for warded to the Meriden airport from both offices. Cheshire mail was transported by four Cheshire acad- emy students who rode horses be- tween Cheshire and the Meriden airport. John Fraser, of Crosse Point, Mich., accepted the mail from the Cheshire office and rode cross country to the town farm where Ernest DombruSh of Jamaica, L. T.. took up the ride and carried it to the Meriden town line. Willard Ab- bolt, of Cleveland, Ohio, completed the ride to the airport.
 Mail from West Cheshire office was taken to Meriden where a stage coach was conveying the mail to the airport. Meriden staged an Indian attack and holdup on the coach but other riders rescued" the mail and carried it to the plaues, piloted by Lieut.. Ernest Markham and Jim- my Tier of Cheshire. They flew the mail to New Haven to the regular plane. Several hundred residents and the student body of the acad- emy cheered the rider as he rode toward Meriden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-21

ship at HOO a. m. sermon theme "The Seed Sown At Aldersgate."
 Tuesday: 730 p. m. Methodist High Associates will go to South Federated church, Waterbury, for group rally.
 Wendesday: 2:30-Ladies' Aid so- ciety. 7:00-Boy Scouts.
 Thursday: 3:30-Junior Choris- ters. 7:30-Adult choir
 Friday: 800 - Young Women's Auxiliary.
 Congregational
 Sunday school at 10:00 a. m. Wor- ship at HOO a. m.
 Christ Episcopal
 Holy Communion service at 800. Sunday school at 9:45. Worship at 11:00 a. III.
 Mrs. John T. Reardon was elected president of the Watertown League of Women Voters Thursday after noon at the home of Mrs. John Halliwell on Wheeler street. Other officers elected include: Vicc-presi- dent, Mrs. Duane L. Robinson; sec- retary, Mrs. Roland Tyler; trea- surer. Mrs. Paul Welton. The newly elected president will appoint chair men of the various committees lat CT. The reports of the officers and of the various department chair men were heard. Mrs. Colin D. Bar rett, retiring president and newly elected chairman of the Litchfield County League, spoke on the league and its history. The meeting was well attended and was followed by a successful food sale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-21
SOCIETY CREETS
 NEW MEMBERS
Browning Ceremonies to Be Held Tomorrow Night;
 Drum Corps Leaves
Washington Hill

Nineteen new members of the St. Francis Xavier Sodality of the Chil- dren of Mary will be formally in- ducted tomorrow evening at cere- monies which will include the crowning of the statue of the Blessed Virgin. The ceremonies will start at 7:30 o'clock. Rev. Vincent P. Fitzmaurice will preach the ser- mon.
 The crown bearer will be Nancy Keefe and flower girls are: Joan Keefe, Barbara Coleman Mary Cath erine Isles, Patricia Farrell, Peggy Murphy and Eleanor Muccino.
 The new members are: Margaret Bogart, Grace Lawson, Patricia Early, Catherine Tehan, Mary Keefe, Betty Healy. Maureen De- fancy. Helen O,Donnell, Nancy Don- ahue, Betty Cunningham, Grace Mccormack, Nora LePage, Rose mary Keenan, May Broderick. Rose mary Malley, Gertrude Murphy, Regina Shea, Jule Sullivan and Betty Wall.
 Miss Betty Sullivan, president of the sodality will place the crown.
 Fife and Drum Corps
 The Washington Park Fife and Drum corps will leave the commun- ity house early this afternoon to attend and take part in a compe- tition at Devon. Advisor William Gaughan said the group would leave by bus at 1:30 o'clock. It is expected that they will not return until late this evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-21
COUNTY COUNCIL
 OF P.T.A. MEETS
Two Local Delegates At- tend Assemblies in
 North GuilfOrd
MlDDLEBURY Correspondent: Eleanor Read
 Telephone 5.0932

Middlebury, May 21-Mrs. Charles Stevens and Mrs. Ira w. Stevens attended the meeting of the New Haven County Council of the Con- necticut Congress of Parents and Teachers at North Guilford, this week.
 Mrs. William H. McCance and Mrs. George Lnych were represen- tatives of the Woman's Missionary society of the Middlebury Congre- gational church, at the Spring rally of the Council of Congregational and Christian churches of Con- necticut in Watertown Wednesday. Arthur Judd HI
 Arthur s. Judd is confined to his home with arthritis. Rural Life Sunday
 Rev. William H. McCance will preach at the 10:45 service tomor- row morning in the Congregational church. His topic will be "A More Abundant Rural Lfe," and is being discussed in celebration of Rural Life Sunday. Mrs. McCance will speak at the meeting of the Young Peoples Society at 7:30 D. m.
 Rev. Raymond J. Kennedy will be the celebrant of the mass at Il a. m. tomorrow at the church of St. John of the Cross.
 Joan Platt Injured
 Joan Platt, daughter of Mfr. and Mrs. Fred Platt, is confined to her home due to an injury she re- ceived when she ran nail through her foot recently.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-21
Non Partisan League
 ApplaudsJ Jury sReport
Labor Unit Asks Governor to Continue Probe of State
 Affairs-DenOunces Double Machine

san League has been calling atten- tion to this grave situation and now the jury report shows that both the leadership of the Republican Party and the outstanding anti-new deal forces of the Democratic party, those who have fought every pro- gressive measure such as supreme court reform, reorganization, hous- ing projects, are under suspicion.
 This is in truth the notorious Connecticut double-machine that is under fire. To make things worse these charges of wholesale plumber ing of public funds come at a time when our entire state faces the grave financial problems of the crisis and the accompanying unemploy- ment, and when Governor Cross has had to summon special conference to meet the emergency relief Ques- tion.
 Tn this grave crisis, therefore, La bors Non-Partisan League of Con- necticut, and the whole people oi the State, call on Governor Cross, a: the head of the state, and as ont who can act independently in thi matter, to see that the investigation is pushed to the limit and that al gully parties are vigorously punished to do everything possible to secure restitution of all inappropriate funds and to devise thorough safe. guards against any possible repeti. tion in the future.
 It is abundantly clear from the exposures of corrupt practices al Hartford, that the Connecticut Leg islature must pass a bill registering all lobbyists at the State Capitol Other states have such laws and congress his taken such necessary precautions for the National govern ment. Certainly Connecticut citizens need this protection.
 Furthermore, to abolish the prac- tice of buying votes and thus at taining office through corruption, we strongly urge that the open prim- aries be instituted in Connecticut. The representatives of the people in the legislature should indeed pass a measure providing for such primar- les.
 In all steps to stamp out corrup- ton and graft Labors Non- Partisan League will support Governor Cross by arousing the people of Connecti- cut against reaction and graft.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-21

met at St. Mary Magdalen's church hall last evening and enjoyed a hike to Miss Cavanaugh's home, where plans for future meetings were perfected. At the next meet ing temporary officers will be elect ed.
 The members attending were: Betty Jane Corcoran, Edna Baker, Betty Brasche, Josephine zaccaria, Edna Dubauskas, Mildred Osborne, Helen Popovich, Ida Avoletta, May me Zuraitis, Blanche Germano, Con- cette Commentators, Veronica Van Wagner, Lucille Avcellani, Ophelia Avellani, Julia Cavanaugh.
 The next meeting will be held on Tuesday evening for the high school group. Dues will be collected.
 Softball practice will be held at the Giffords field Monday after noon at 3 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-21
BEGIN TO SERVE
 JAIL SENTENCES

Cambridge, Mass, May 21-(UP) An unwed mother and a white haired utility company employe to- day began jail sentences for con- spring to conceal the death of her newborn baby.
 Harry H. Markus, 54, alleged father of the child, was convicted by a Middlesex county jury yester- day and given years sentence by Superior Judge Milford D. Gray Miss Margaret Claffie, 26, 8 former Worcester State Hospital nurse pleaded guilty and was given six month sentence because "she already has endured more than MarkuS". Miss Claffie admitted being the mother of baby whose body was unearthed in the cellar of her for mer home at Billerica May l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-21
Awarded Letter

Revill J. Fox of 35 Mitchell ave- nue, this city, received the Varsity "C" for his record on the swim ming team in the spring athletic awards at Columbia College where he is member of the junior class.
 Fox is a member of the Varsity "C" Club, the Blue Key Society, athletic organizations, and the Sachems Society, secret senior group. He is affiliated with Sig ma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-21
Keeler And Tucker
 Committee Leaders
Memorial Day Exercises to Feature Parade-Congre=
 gatiOnal Ladies' Aid Planning Luncheon
C H E s HI R E
Correspondent: Hubert Rigney-Cheshire Phone 334

Cheshire, May 21 - George w. Keeler and George Tucker have been named the committee in charge of the Memorial Day exer- cises Sunday, May 29. The parade will consist of representatives from R. A. Storrs Post, American Legion; Trumbull Camp, Sons of Veterans, and Troop 1 of Cheshire, Boy Scouts of America, who will visit the vari- ous cemeteries in Cheshire to dec crate the graves of the veterans. The ceremonies and exercises will be held on the green after the parade.
 The Senior Ladies' Aid Society of the Congregational church will hold & luncheon bridge in the recreation rooms of the church on Thursday, May 26.
 Sale Planned
 Mrs. George c. Erskine, Mrs. Walter c. Tucker and Mrs. Everett I. Pardee are the committee in charge of the sale of annuals to be sponsored by the Garden Club. The sale will take place Saturday at the Congregational church.
 Several hundred Cheshire folk reviewed the motion picture "Sub- marine D-1" at the reformatory chapel last evening under the aus piceS of the Parent-Teacher ASso- ciation.
 N. c. Smith To Retire
 Because of the decision of Miss Nettie c. Smith to retire, it will be necessary to name a new chairman at the meeting of the Cheshire branch of the Red Cross. Miss Smith has been head of the local branch for g years, having assumed office in 1916. During the World War Miss Smith organized the work here.
 Miss Clara Thurber conducted the visit of the eighth grade of the Humiston school to the capitol, the broadcasting station, state library and other points of interest in Hart ford.
 Tower Almost Finished
 The workmen have completed the exterior work on St. Brigid's new church tower. The bell tower. for merly in the center of the church, has been removed.
 The observance of National Air Mail Week was participated in by