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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17

Judges motion would have on the state attorneys recommendation.
 Who Will Pay Bills?
 Question of whe will pay for all this separate auditing caused con- cern today as it was indicated that there may be several audits running simultaneously; that of the control Ter, that of the states attorney. that of the city. Included in the attack from the controllers office by way of the Republican newspapers were the items" of auditing as done in successive years by Kingsley & Company.
 Also, today, some of the persons publicized as receiving payments from the city in 1882 and 1883, were asking why one of the editors of the Waterbury Republican called the first meeting of the so-called citi- zens' non-partisan committee at the Waterbury Club" There was further comment on the personnel of this committee to the effect that some of its members formerly received large sums from the city in payment for services rendered" but that they had not been singled out with many others in the lists of questioned payments"
 Girls Are Hard at Work
 In the controllers office, the four girls and woman who were sorting vouchers as of 1887 today, took over the space by the windows in the outer office where city payments are usually transacted, the girl taking sheets distributed by their director from file cabinets. One of the girls, asked if she was from 8 local busi- ness college, denied it, but the group was reported ro have been obtained locally.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17

GNU kIHulCuldtC SuI1LHULAS
 The states attorney, acting on communications similar to those quoted, remarks in his statement that ''it is not considered that the immediate summun1ng of grand jury would be necessary or helpful" ;" His entire statement follows at the end of this report.
 But his office, it is reported, is conducting "an investigation" of its own and the states attorney was not able to say from what state department he would obtain funds for the suggested audit should the board of finance fail to grant this recommendation.
 Thus, meeting of the board of fi- nance takes on different aspect than formerly was indicated by the reception of the ruling of Corpora ton Counsel Charles s. O'Connor on the boards power to delegate a committee o1 one, Commissioner John H. Goss, to direct an "im- partial audit by a firm of account ants not formerly employed by the city"
 Motion of Commissioner Judge
 This was on motion of Commits sioner Major w. Judge. at the last meeting when the corporation coun- sel requested time to consider the matter. Controller Rowland and Commissioner Harley W. Tripp, at that meeting, supported the motion of Commissioner Judge.
 1nasmuch as Griffenhagen & As- Sociates, Ltd, not only did work for the city but is Identified with MT Armstrong and, it is reported, the new employees in the controllers office, question is raised concern ing what effect the appointment of MT. Goss to fulfill Commissioner
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17

One of the cases was continued for two weeks to allow police to examine the automobile of the de- fendant. The continuance was granted after more than an hours hearing before Judge Edward Mas colo.
 William E. Putnam, 28, of 52 Howe street, New Haven, was gwen a nolle on a charge of operating under the influence of liquor ana paid $25 for a nolle on a charge ol reckless driving.
 Waldemar Anderson, 32, of South bury, paid $5 for nolle on charge of failure to signal.
 Nolles Recommended
 Nolles without cost were granted in the following cases: John Sova, 30, of 48 Lindsley street, charged with violation of the rules of the road: Joseph J. Gaber, 31. of AZ Bank street, charged with Vlolatlon of the rules of the road; Francls Way, 23, of 90 Pearl street, charged with illegal use of markers; William Schandelmaier, 35, of 30 Elk avenue, charged with violation of rules of the road; Raymond Daly, 31, of 16 Porter street, charged with violation of the rules of the road; Ralph Broder. 26, of 2O3 Cooke street, charged with failure to signal.
 Continuance of two weeks was granted Adam Swierczewski, 26, ot 8 Highland avenue, Beacon Falls, charged with reckless driving. The accused was the driver of the car which figured in an accident on South Main street. December 8, also involving a car driven by Eugene F. Garrison of 1905 Baldwin street. Garrison, his wife, and three chil- dren were injured. Judge Mascolo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
DE VALERA SEEKS
 UNITED IRELAND
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(Continued from Page D mission of the desirability of a United Ireland and the need for steps toward that end. It was under stood that he has in mind the fix ing of period of about 10 years during which preliminary work could be carried out.
 The early steps probably would include some form of a Federal Parliament in which both the Pro- testant north and the Catholic south would participate during the 10- year-period, at the end of which a Plebiscite would be held in Ulster on the question of complete uni- fication.
 May Discuss Proposal
 Although Britain was not expect ed to alter the view that the ques- tion of union is one which would require the consent of Northern Ireland, some though it possible she would be prepared to discuss DeValera's proposal.
 Whether public opinion in Bri- tain is favorable to a partition or 8 union does not affect our policy" DeValera said. We heed the voice of the Irish Nation and that voice has declared itself unquestionably in favor of a union."
 Some Anglo-Irish diplomats be- lieved that DeValera's disregard of strong protests from Northern Ire land may result in 8 breakdown of the conversations within 48 hours if he refuses to yield. The British leaders were expected to attemp to shelve the question pending the Northern Ireland general elections on Feb. g which are being fought on this single issue.
 The Anglo-Irish talks were in- stituted ostensibly for a truce in the trade "War" between Britain and Ireland but they will include other subjects such as defense and land annuitieS.
 Question of Defense
 The question of defense was urgent to Britain. Ireland maintains a tiny but highly efficient volunteer army fo 1000 and an air force of approximately 25 airplanes. But she has no navy.
 While De Valera more than once has pledged that Ireland never would permit herself to become a base for a hostile attack upon Brit aiu the small size of the Irish de- fenSe forces makes her a permanent menace to Britain's west flank, prob ably necessitating precautionary British military occupation in event Britain was involved in 8 war.
 The question of trade and land annuitieS will be connected closely since the trade war resulted from withholding of annuities due Brit ain from Ireland. However, there were indications that both sides would attempt to negotiate trade agreement removing most of the penal duties imposed upon Ireland as sanctions" in the trade war that has caused considerable dam- age to both countries.
 Preliminary Ground Covered
 De Valera said that the prelim- inary ground for the present con- versations already had been covered in talks he had had with Dominions Secretary Malcolm Macdonald and that he was hopeful that the con- ferees could reach the basis for a definite agreement.
 The conference started at 2:3O D. m. (9:30 a. m., EST.) when the dele- gates adjourned to the cabinet room at 10 Downing street. A large crowd was gathered in the street although there was little prospect of seeing De Valera again until evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17

terbury, for the designated years, this office proposes to endeav0r to secure authority for the expen- allure of State funds for this purpose. In that event the audit will be made under the direction and supervision of this office by the accounting firm referred to, as necessary part of the general investigations.
 City Should Act
 In order to Obviate calling upon State funds for this purpose this office has suggested to Mayor Hayes that the proper city au- thOrity employ and instruct the firm of Griffenhagen and Ass0- ciates, Ltd, to audit the financial books of the City of Waterbury for the years 1886 to 1887, inclu- sive.
 This office realizes that it is en- tirely possible that this suggestion may be disregarded by the respOn- sible authorities of the City of Waterbury. In that event this office proposes to employ the ac- counting firm above referred to for the purpose of making the necessary audit.
 Lists Prove Nothing
 At this point a note of warn- ing should, in all fairness, be sounded. The mere publication of a list or lists of items of expendi- lures of public money is not nec- essariIy indicative of official mis- conduct or guilt. For aught that now appears every dollar may have been paid out with the ut- most good faith for value received. Human nature is so constituted that we are sometimes prone to jump hastily to conclusions and to conjure up inferences of guilt or wrong doing by our neighbors. H; the conduct of the duties of this office it has always been our purpose to carry out our concep- tion of the proper function of a public prosecutor. which is, we think, to prosecute and not perse- cute, to convict the guilty and at the same time to protect the in- nocent.
 If, upon the conclusion of the investigation; conducted by this office. it should appear that action by prosecution or by the institu- ton of other proceedings is re- quired this office will act without fear or favor.
 LAWRENCE L. LEWIS,
 States Attorney.
 WILLIAM B. FITZGERALD,
 Assistant States Attorney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
JAPAN TO SEVER
 ALL CHINESE TIES

(Continued from Page D ent Chinese government and from now on would seek only to crush 1t and impose a peace which less "m- tractbale" Chinese could be perSuad- ed to accept. The foreign office spokesman, discussing the diplo- mstic situation. said that Chinese authorities residing in Japan" might soon desire" to leave This was taken as an indirect invitation to Chinese Ambassador Hsu Shih-Ying, to ask for his passport Spontan- eously, without making it necessary fer the Japanese government to dis lnlsS him.
 Chinese in Japan
 As regards the many ordinary Chinese residents in Japan, the spokesman said there was no n- tention of expelling them. This is in line with the Japanese assertion that the governments war in China is intended only to drive out "anti- Japanese" clements and insure cooperation between Japan and China.
 The spokesman refused to discuss future military operations.
 General belief was that the an- nounced plan of the imperial policy was but step No. in long pro- gram which would be unfolded as the situation developed in China, and possibly leading eventually to a formal declaration of war if neces- sary. It was evident that the gov ernment was reluctant to declare war, partly because such declara- tion would deprive Japan of Amer ican supplies under the United States neutrality law.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
LIQUOR PERMIT NOTICE OF APPLICATION

This is to give notice that Eddie J. Thibault, of 14 Meadow St., Waterbury, Conn, have filed an ap- plicatian dated Jan. 18th, 1888, with the Liquor Control Commission for a Club A permit for the sale of alco- holic liquor on the premises of the Club, 430 South Main St., Waterbury, Conn. The business is owned by Franco Social Club, Inc, Of 430 South Main St., Waterbury, Conn.,, and will be conducted by Eddie J. Thibault, of IA Meadow St, Waterbury, Conn.,. as permittee.
 EDDIE J. THIBAULT,
 Dated Jan. 13th. 1883. 1-17-24
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
Legal Notices
LIQUOR PERMIT NOTICE OF TTnN

This is to give notice that l., Bonaventura Zappone, of 357 South Main St., Waterbury, Conn.,, have filed an application dated Jan. 14th. 1888 with the Liquor Control Com mission for a Restaurant Beer Per init for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises, 299 Bank St., Wa terbury, Conn. The business is own ed by Bonaventura Zappone, of 357 South Main St., Waterbury, Conn, tura Zappone, of 357 South Main St., Waterbury, Conn.,, as permittee.
 BONAVENTURA ZAPPONE,
 Dated Jan. 14th, 1888. 1-17-24
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
IS Cases Heard In
 Traffic Court Today
Comparatively Light Docket Disposed of Before Judge
 MascOIO- O-Ten COntinuances Granted

Fewer cases were the docket of todays session of traffic court that been included in many months Only 18 cases were called with 10 being continued for future hearing six being noed without costs and two being noed E0r
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
TRI-MOTORCYCLE
 GOOD CLIMBER

Seward, Alaska - (UP) - Cal M. Brosius gave 8 satisfactory demon- Stration of his three-wheel motor cycle climbing the 3500-foot grade to his gold mine with 200 pounds of freight. This is Alaska's newest mode of transportation, BroSius de- clares.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17

Two large ocean liners are to be constructed in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17

The newly organized Harmony Club elected Prosper0 Dente president at a meeting Saturday at 282 Bank street. Matte0 Di GiorgiO was named vice-president, Michael Smeraglia treasuerer, Gi0rgio Berardi financial secre tary, Nicolo Napoli corresponding secretary, and Dr. Sidney Jennes physician. The club is social and philanthropic organization.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
Laurence [. Lewis
 Requests An Audit
No Immediate SummOns

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MERRITT HIGHWAY
 PROBE TO BE MADE

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Evening star., 1938-07-24
Manassas Resident
Sails for Europe
For Six Weeks.

MANASSAS, Va, July 23-Mrs
William Dewey Taylor sailed
from New York today aboard the Geor-
gic for six weeks tour of Europe.
Miss Nancy Weir Waters is a guest
OF Miss Ann Wood this week in Orien-
tai, N. c.
Mrs. Charles Lynn entertained the
Bethlehem Good Housekeepers Club
Wednesday afternoon at Paradise
Farm, near Manassas.
Mr.. Edgar Rohr Is spending his va
cation with friends camping at Pine
Grove Furnace in Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Taylor Vincent and her chill
dren and Miss Mary Elizabeth Nelson
OF Huntington, w. Va. have arrived to
spend some time at the Nelson's sum-
mer home Robnel Farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. E. Didlake and their
daughters, Nancy Lee and Betty Gore
Didlake. are staying for a week at
their cottage on the Chesapeake Bay
at Stingray Point.
A group Of young Manassas people
left yesterday for Whitewater on the
Potomac, where they will entertain
house party for week.
Miss Mary Eliza beth Marstellar Is a
guest at the home of Miss Helene WAL
lace in Falmouth for a week.
Mrs. Higgs Lewis was hostess to the
Junior Bridge Club Monday after
noon at her home on the Sudley road
High score prize was won by Mrs
Paul Arlington.
Misses Marion Lynn. Mary Currell
Pattie. Walter Corner. Christine
Meetze and Irma Ball are guests this
week end Of Miss Margaret Turner at
Camp Strawderman.
The Rev. Harry Goodwin Of Suffolk
is guest Of the Rev. r. M. Graham
at his home here.
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as the house guests Of Mrs. James
Brown Momfort and family at their
estate, Chickahomony, at the mouth
Of the Wicomico.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha Hanson Of
Washington are at their bay cottage,
Ballico. on the Chesapeake near here,
and are entertaining at . large house
party this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert H. Smith Of
washington are spending this summer
at their plac., the Anchorage, near
Point Lookout. and this winter will
90 to st. Petersburg, Fla, and remain
until spring.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Knight Of
Chevy Chase are vacaeioning with
Mr.. Knights parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Wilson Knight. at their place or
Bretton's Bay. With them are Mr.
and Mrs. Herbert Knight Of Evanston
ILL.,, who have come to make their
home at Rose Bank.
Mrs John MacVeigh Regan and her
son, Richard Regan, of Minneapolis,
arrived Wednesday to spend the re-
mainder of the summer with Mrs. Re-
gan's mother, Mrs. Nettie A. Morgan
OF this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Sowell OF
Washington are spending this week
end with Mrs George P. Loker at her
residence on Washington street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lore Entertain
WASHINGTON House Guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Lore. ST.. have
with them for q fortnight Mr. and
Mrs. John Malone and their son. Mr.
Richard Malone. all Of Washington
Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett McWillians
Of Washington are spending the week
end with Capt. and Mrs. Frederic Nc
Williams at their place at Dynard.
Mrs. George Lawrence of Mount
Airy left Monday to spend two weeks
in Atlantic City.
Mrs. Helen Bailey has returned
to her estate at Waterloo after spend
ing fortnight with her sister, Mrs
Chester Hose of Washington
Mrs. M. M. Fix OF Washington Is
spending this week end with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Long, al
their place at Milestown.
Mr.. and Mrs Daniel A. Forbes of
Washington are at their estate. st
GATHERINGS Island, in the Lower Po-
tomac.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Miller Of Wash
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Mr.. and Mrs. Marth
Take Apartment
In Rockville.

r ocKv1LLE, Md, July 23.-Mr. and
Mrs. Woodrow w. Marth have re-
turned from their wedding trip and
are occupying an apartment in Rock
vile. Mrs. Marth was formerly Miss
Margaret Ellen Kezsler of Barnes
vile, Md.
Miss Margaret Tyler has returned
to Rockville after spending a week at
Beverly Beach and several days at
the home of her parents the Rev. and
Mrs. Frank A. Tyler, at Esston, Md.
Mrs. Leversia Powers and her son,
Jack Powers, of Chester, Pa, are at
the home of Mrs Powers brother-in-
law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry S.
Beall, in Rockville for visit of two
weeks.
Miss Waters Returns Home
From Beverly Beach.
Miss Ella Virginia Waters Of Ger
mantown. Md. returned early in the
week from stay at Beverly Beach.
Miss Hermine Badenhoop, chief
health nurse for Montgomery County,
is spending her vacation visiting
friends in Boston
Mrs. Harriet Griffith OF Rockville
left today for week at Orkney
Springs.
Miss Rose Williams and Miss Will
helmina Allnutt both of Rockville,
are spending some time at Ocean
City. Md
Miss Mary Garrett of the Rockville
courthouse clerical force returned this
week from weeks sojourn at Beverly
Beach.
Mrs. Esterbrook Visits Son
At Washington Grove.
Mrs. Mollie Esterbrook Of Wash
ington. Pa, is visiting her son and
daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Esterbrook, at Washington Grove.
Mayor and Mrs. Douglas NJ Bland
ford have returned from a motor trip
which took them through several
Northern States.
Mrs. Charles Richey and her son,
Davis Richey, of Rochelle. Ga, are
at the home of Mrs Richey's father,
Mr.. Frank D. Leizear, Rockville, for
a visit of several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rowan F.. Erb re-
turned to Rockville early in the week
from Southern motor trip.
Mrs. Arthur w. Beall and her
daughter, Jane Beall, and Mrs. w. K.
Rice, all OF Jamestown. are on a
motor trip which will take them as
far West as Oklahoma.
Evening star., 1938-07-24
Marion Miles
Is Engagedt to
Mr.. IOrenz
Other Leonardtown
Area Social Notes
OF Interest.
EONARDTOWN, Md. July a.
fyNtHA NM .f p -

7 EONARDTOWN. Md. July a.
The engagement Of Miss Marion
Miles, daughter Of Mr. Joseph
Neale Miles Of this city, to Mr..
Charles Lorenz, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph Lorenz Of La Plata. is an
nounced today by her father
Miss Miles is graduate of st.
Mary's Academy. The wedding will
take place here in the early fall
Mr.. Howard P. Beach, jr., of Wash
ington will entertain aboard his new
yacht on the Patuxent River for few
intimate friends and attend the boat
regatta off Solomons Island to be held
tomorrow afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs W. O. Pardoe and
their two daughters. Misses Erva and
Margaret Pardoe, of Washington are
spending this week as the house
guests of Mrs Frank T. Foxwell at
her estate on Brettons Bay. Next
week the Pardoes will leave to spend
the remainder of their vacations in
New Hampshire En- route they will
spend a few days with Comdr. and
Mrs. Frank T. Foxwell at their new
home at Newport, r. I.
Washington Visitors to Be
Honor Guests Tomorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. West Russell and
family and Mr. John Blackstone, all
Of Washington. are the guests in
whose honor Mrs. William Whiting
ham Blackstone will entertain at a
family reunion dinner tomorrow at
her estate, Ocean Hall, on the Wi
comico.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Allen and Miss
Margaret Watkins of Washington ar
rived Thursday to spend a fortnight
Evening star., 1938-07-24

planned and advocated by the President.
1t was the most natural thing in the world
for an Adams to ride on the Democratic band
wagon, for since the early pioneer days out in
Colorado there has always been an Adams not
only on the front seat of the wagon, but IN
a majority of instances handling the reins and
guiding, as we'll as debating the policies which
so frequently carried the Democratic party to
victory. When it was rumored that Senator
Adams would not be a welcome visitor on the
presidential special. several Of the big dailies
out in Colorado became quite peeved and one
of them asked what the fuss was about: THE
Senator went along with the President in the
whole program of restoration in this country"
Its true as a member of the Appropriation
Committee Mr.. Adams has had to be shown
sometimes, because he is banker, and came
from family that carved its fortune by hard
work and careful business policies. The Senator
st working Senators on the Hill, and some one
foI2N
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paper office, where every 2 feet one
might stumble over a sand box or
other homely appurtenance Of the
early days when long John or black
plug was the accompanying hors
d'oeuvre served before each drink His
Irish wit and discriminating taste In
what constitutes a good story serves
him now as it did in those days
The Elder Adams
A Wit of His Time.
Mr.. Keating was not only a great
admirer of Gov. Adams, the Senator's
father, but recalls the many delight
full hours spent at the hospitable
Adams home where the big. roomy
library, with it's shelves from floor to
ceiling filled with the worlds choice
literature and the Governor enlivening
the conversation with his wit and
humor and stories of the pioneer days
in the State Largely a self-educated
man the elder Adams was noted for
his genius for politics, and at the
same time an Unsuitable love for the
best in literature.
Up in the Library of Congress is a
small book of some 256 pages. bound
in charming binding of blue and
gold. which is filled with a wealth
of pithv. witty saying maxims and
bons-mots 1t is called "Meditations
in Miniature" and was published after
the Governors death. The family COL
lected scraps of paper. backs of enve-
lopes. sometimes on margins of legis-
lative bills. the bits Of wit and wisdom
which had been scribbled down. Being
interested. doubtless at the time in
better legislation regulating safety,
especially in fires he had written:
Some hotels meet the requirements
of a fire escape from each room by
furnishing Bibles" This is his defini-
ton of a diplomat: HE Is a diplomat
who can remember woman's BIRTH
day and forget her age" In this little
book there are maxims that would do
honor to Jefferson. but always with a
livelier turn. The sage of Monticello
to some people frequently lacked a
sense of humor,
Old Photographs
OF President Roosevelt.
In the private Office of Senator
Adams in the Senate Office Building
are two charming photographs of
President Roosevelt when he was As
sistant Secretary of Navy. One is
taken with Secretary Daniels-still
chief" to the President-standing
near a window in the War Depart
ment, looking toward the White House
and waiting for the flag to appear
which was to be the signal If the
Congress declared state of war with
Germany. The other photograph is
Of the handsome young Secretary sit
ting in contemplative mood before an
open fire, his beautifully-shaped head
in relief and an earnest. thoughtful
bit roubled-expression. BY the
way, Senator Adams private secre-
tary, Col. Camalier, was formerly the
private secretary of Mr.. Roosevelt
when Assistant Secretary of Navy.
A bit Of fan mail is delightful If
for no other reason than that it shows
some poor, benighted creature reads
ones column. On our writing table
is a letter asking why Mr.. Roosevelt
is opposed to buying on the INSTALL
ment plan-we did not know she was;
and old Mary says, ''How's a lady
goin' to get radio unless she can
pay so cents down and so cents a
week." An anonymous reader