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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
Committee Faces Charge of Discrimination
Sedgwick Guard Tops
Regiment On Range
Good Talk Given By Major Blizzard-Col. Shanaflan
Visiting Old Company at Camp

company commander should enforce
march discipline, see that the COL
umn keeps closed up, that men carry
their pieces slung and keep in step
although, Of course, they are not re-
quired to keep silent. Major Biz
zard said that a man is selected as
sergeant because he is a good soldier
and has demonstrated his ability
to control and teach other men, but
that does not make him good
guide. God makes a man a good
or bad guide, he said. Each man
who Is to be the pace maker should
know his pace, and know how many
steps per minute he should take in
order to cover two and one-half
miles per hour, which Is the aver
age rate Of march for infantry,
80 yards per minute.
Colonel william J. Shanahan
wartime commander Of the Chat
field Guard Is spending a few days
in camp as the guest of his old COM
pany. About fifteen members of the
Chatfield Guard Veteran association
were here despite the rain and en-
joyed themselves. A picture was
taken at the head of the company
street The regimental review this
evening at 4:40 will be in honor of
Major Blizzard, U. 8. A., who Is soon
to leave us to attend the command
and staff school at Fort Leaven-
worth, Kansas. He Is an exception
ally fine instructor and we hate to
lose him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26

leaders actions, cards were mailed
today to thousands of voters, urg-
ing all voters of Italian extraction
to enroll on the Republican primary
list before July 20. The card reads:
Are you interested in having the
affairs Of our city and state man
aged nj an honest, efficient, and
economical manner? Are you GO
ing to permit group of men to
deprive us Of our just representa-
tion on the town committee? Are
you interested in having capable
men and women of our own ex-
traction hold both elective and ap-
pointive offices in the many de-
partments of our city and state
government.
1.-THE answers to these questions
should concern you If you would
be worthy of our name and her
itage, and you, a voter, but whose
name Is not on the Republican
primary list, can have a vote at a
primary election for the selection
of candidates by going to the regis
trar Of voters office, city hall be-
tween now and July 20 and enroll
on the Republican primary list.
Do not fail in this, your duty. and
do not wait until the last day. If
you wish transportation call 1926"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
1.-THE Wearing Of The Green''
Police Sergeant Timothy Callahan Receives Copy
of Latest Version of Famous Song From Author
His Brother!

There's a different atmosphere
in Ireland-beg pardon-EIRE-
these days since President Doug
las Hyde took over reins of an in
dependent government, obtained
by Premier canon De Valera's
long-sought struggle with Great
Britain. And today, Sergeant Tim
othy J. Callahan, who visited Ire
land two years ago had evidence
of how the Irish feel about their
new independence when he re-
ceived letter from his brother,
]. j. Callahan, Lisdoonvarna,
County Claire, Fire.
Enclosed was an original version
Of that most famous, 1.-THE Wear
ing Of the Green, paraphrasing
Of the old words into what might,
be the Republic of Ireland" YER
sion. And here 1t Is, bedadl.
THE WEARING OF THE GREEN
"a New Version)
o! Paddy dear, and did you hear
The news that's going round,
Valera has the shamrock set
All over Irish ground.
No more the Sassenach holds
sway,
His colour can't be seen,
And men and maids sing loud in
praise
And proudly wear the green.
I met with Napier Tandy,
He took me by the hand,
And he says, "How's poor old Ire
land
Or how does she stand?"
She's the most delightful country
That ever yet was seen,
The Saxon chain is burst in twain
BY wearing of the green.
III.
They're proud today In Cork,
They say the red flag flies no
more,
All cleared away from Cobh's
sweet bay
And Swilly's verdant shore.
Then plant the shamrock on your
hat
And walk with joyful mien,
Hold high your head, your nobly
led
And produly wear the green.
j. J. CALLAHAN,
Lisdoonvarna,
Co. Glare, Fire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26

for consideration an .utimatum from
leading italian Republicans of the
city. And should Registrar Faller,
backed by Chairman Epson, go
through with present plans to cut
Italian representation on the town
committee In the Faller set-up
whereby there will be mine wards"
a woman and man member Of the
committee from each, the four off,
GERS to vote as members, then the
Italians Of Waterbury will take a
walk into primary battle.
Prominent Leaders
Warning of this was issued by
such prominent Italian Republicans
as Attorney Michael j. Galullo,
president Of the Federation of Ital-
ian Clubs and Societies, comprising
80 organizations; Aldermanic Presi-
dent Patrick M. Perriello, Frank
Rossi, president of the Young Ital-
ian Republican Club; Frank VAR
anelli, secretary of the club; At
torney George Crocicchia, and An
thiny Petrillo, one of the ablest
vots-getters In the last Republican
campaign.
In preparation for the battle
which most feel will result from
the Upson-Faller plan to dominate
the new town committee by "totali-
tartan" authority, Italian leaders
today besought all voters Of italian
extraction to register for the prim-
aries before Friday, July 10Th.
Are you going to permit group
Of men to deprive us Of our just
representation on the town COM
mittee?" is one Of sevreal questions
on the cards constituting the ap-
peal sent to all Republican voters
Of Italian extraction In Waterbury
today.
1.-The Republican voters Of italian
extraction will not submit to lesser
representation on the town COM
mittee," Major Galullo told the
members at the meeting last night,
warning that there seemed to be
basis for the fear that Registrar
Faller is attempting to deprive the
Italians of proportionate represen-
tation on the committee and In
nominations on the ticket.
anyone who lines up with Mr..
Faller will be opposed by tine club"
he declared, citing the eventuality
that Chairman Epson Is, as report
ed. prepaid to carry through with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26

been discriminatory acts against
their participation in the chief
councils Of the local command. AS
early as the first Of the year, Up
son and organization Republican
aldermen attempted to prevent
election Of Patrick Perriello as
president Of the Board of Alder
man in spite Of the strength shown
by the latter in he vote count last
fall when he ran for reelection.
Attorney Crocicchia was "over-
looked" by Controller Sherwood l..
Rowland for an appointment to
chief place in this Republican"
office over which Chairman Epson
failed SO futilely to exercise control
that three members of an indie
pendent Democratic group, with
factional endorsement, were ap-
pointed, a Republican alderman,
who was not Organization" choice.
Joined the sister in-law Of the Row.
land campaign manager in the not
to-be-forgotten merit system" ap-
pointments.
Organizing!
With these mantpulations form
ing part of the general disgruntle-
metn of numerous voters of Italian
extraction over their erstwhile
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
Sergeant
CIRCUS PLEASES
YOUNG AND OLD
Clowns Steal Robbins
Brothers Show at Both
Performances

All the circumstances combined to
make the performances Of the Rob-
bins Brothers circus here yesterday
a big event. In the first place, 1t
was the first clear day for more
than week-not only for Water
bury, but for the circus troupe. And
in the second place, the strong prob
ability that this will be the only
circus to perform here this summer,
made it an all-important event to
the Riddles and to not a few grown
ups. The circus parade in the morn
ing, the first in years for Water
bury, attracted considerable inter-
est, and convinced the younger gen.
Grafton that here was a circus they
shouldn't miss.
And they didn't miss 1t! Large
crowds attended both the afternoon
and the evening performances, and
enthusiastic crowds they were, too.
The seats filled up slowly, while the
children fingered in the outer tent
to watch the animals, particularly
the monkeys, as they always do,
and to feed the elephants. The
vendors Of peanuts, ice cream and
crackerjack did a thriving business,
particularly when they included
gifts Of various sorts in the pack
ages. The lure of finding fountain
pens, pocket knives, midget cam
eras, or compacts hidden among the
candy led many of the adults, as
well as the children, to scramble
for a chance to buy.
BY the time the circus itself got
under way everyone was munching
away very happily and the seats
were well filled. The acrobatic acts
-feats Of daring and skill-were
watched eagerly by breathless
audience, and applauded generously:
tight rope and wire acts were es-
pecially well done; trained animal
acts, with horses, seals, elephants,
and monkeys performing, especially
delighted the children; there was
some excellent horseback riding in
the regular performance, though this
was mainly feature of the Wild
West show, starring the former NOV
ing picture star, Hoot Gibson, with
a whole company of skilled riders
and marksmen: and the clowns
were everybody's favorites. One of
the highlights of the show, and the
one which evoked the greatest laugh
ter from the crowd, came when a
new Studebaker coupe drove nois-
lily into the center ring, and one
of the clowns got out--and another,
and another, until eleven of them
had come out. Then the horn of
the car blew tremendous toot and
out came a 12th-in a fur coat.
After the late show last night, the
tent was hurriedly pulled down and
the equipment put away for the trap
to Danbury, where the circus is to
appear today. The departure oc.
CURED without mishap or accident
of any kind, and John Waterbury
and his family could 60 back to
bed. The circus had come to town
and gone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
LOITERER HELD
PENDING PROBE
Terryville Man Found Near
Waterville Factory Held
on Suspicion

Earl Norton, "a, Of 1862 Main street,
Terryville, was given a continuance
Of one day when arraigned before
Judge Edward Mascolo in city court
today on charges of intoxication and
suspicion. Norton was arrested last
night in the vicinity of a Waterbury
factory.
Charles Latin, "a, of 81 Wheeler
street, charged with intoxication
and breach of the peace, was given
a continuance of there months.
Mary Goux, SO, Of Field street,
charged with theft, was given con-
tinuance to September q.
Stanley Skipp, so, of Country Club
road, charged with violation Of the
weekly wage act, was granted con-
tinuance to August 8.
Howard Andrews, Al, of so Linden
street, charged with reckless driving.
was given a continuance to Sep
TENDER is.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26

the registrars proposal for elimina-
ton Of at least three Italian-Am-
erican members of the town COM
mittee, probably the vice chairman,
Mrs. Frederick j. Palomba.
Earlier, certain racial groups had
informed The Democrat that they
will control II of the 20 votes at
the town committee meeting next
month, tentatively, Aug. 10, and will
Gus Epson" who, they said, could
count only 8 votes in the present
membership. The latter has not
expressed himself regarding candi-
dacy for reelection but report of
substantial basis Is that he will seek
to control the new committee and
delegates to further his plans for
seeking nomination for Judge of
the probate court.
The speakers last night cited the
growing strength of the voters of
italian extraction in Waterbury and
agreed unanimously with Major
Galullo's announcement that they
will not abide lesser representation
and discrimination against the rae
ial groups by the present leader
ship.
"On the contrary, Major Galullo
declared, in view Of their growing
strength, they may Justly demand
more representation, not only on
the committee but in nominations
for public offices and in appoint
ments to public office"
Discrimination
Background Of some portion of
this revolt" against the Upson-
Faller combination is series of
what the racial groups allege have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
FRIDAY LAST DAY
FOR REGISTERING
Less Than so Apply Past
Few Days at Office of
Registrars

Call Of various political factions
upon voters to register for the pri-
maries at the Office of the registrars
of voters has resulted in fewer than
so voters making application for
such transcription of their names
during the past several days, it was
learned today at the Office Of the
registrars.
While Friday is the last day for
such procedure, there has been no
greater interest shown than in other
years, 1t was remarked. Usually,
there have been two or three persons
seeking such registration through
the early summer and this season,
in spite of some agitation among
political groups for mass" regis
tration with view to primary war
fare, has shown no considerable diff
ference.
Most Of the persons who have
registered recently for the prima-
ries are on the list Of potential can
didates for various places on party
tickets this fall. But so far as In
creasing the labor of the registrars
staff, presently completing the re-
canvass check on primary and reg
ular voting lists, this has not result
ed, official declared.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
BY HUBERT RIGNEY
Especial to The DemOcrat)

Camp Cross, Mantle, Conn. July
25-Monday morning, what q pleas
ant change in the weather. Old
Sol has made his appearance again
after a long period Of A. w. o. l..
We went out to Stones ranch this
morning and had a combat firing
problem, also some practice in adj
vance guard work. Co. q (the
Sedgwick Guard was far and
away ahead of all other units in the
Second Battalion in the number Of
hits and distribution Of fire. Com
panies E, F and G (rif1e companies)
fired 400 shots apiece and Com
pany H tthe machine gun company
fired 1000 shots (250 per gum
Company E made II hits, Co. F "a
and Co. G II. The machine gun
company made "a hits so that Co.
G made as many hits as all the rest
Of the battalion. That Is a wonder
full exhibition Of fire control and
discipline and a mark for the other
companies to strive for.
At 1870 today a splendid talk
was given by Major Blizzard, U.
s. A., on march discipline. Major
Blizzard pointed out that his OBJ
servation had been made on long
marches such as the one from France
into Germany at the close Of the
World war, and q march from
Camp Lewis to Spokane, Washing
ton in 1923 and back again, a dis
lance Of $40 miles each way. He said
that his men were in such good
condition at the end Of the march
that they played baseball, etc. The
non-coms and lieutenants and the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
Compensation
Agreements

J. M. O'ConnOr Bros, Norfolk,
and Mario J. DeProducini, East
Canaan, ankle bruise, $8.15 be-
ginning June 8.
J. H. Graham Co., Torrington,
and Thomas Graham, Torring-
ton, amputation of first finger Of
left hand, SIS for IL 2-3 weeks be-
ginning May 81.
Taft School Corp. and Julia
Burke, Watertown, left foot in
jury, $8.12 beginning May %.
Marvellous Dyeing and Finish
ing Co., and John J. Pompa,
Derby, 81 beginning July 8.
William l.. Gilbert Clock Co.
and Albert Marquis, Winsted, fin
ger injury, 1898 beginning July
IL.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
TOWN PLOT

Plans are now being made for q
minstrel show by the Town Plot
playground boys and girls, to be
given some time next month. The
first Of series of rehearsals for
the event will be held this after
noon at o'clock in the Third Con-
gregational church, with Henry
DelPo, director, In charge. The fol-
lowing children are to take part:
Edith Rossi, Dora zurlo, Sonny
Zingarelli, Fanny Rossi, Rosemary
Miro Natalie Putelli, Anthony Crosse
Fany Cortigiano, Charles Tutalo.
Daisy Maria, Lucy Cortigiano, Mi
chael Parziale, Nicholas Cariola.
Romeo Pavio, Michael Cortigiano.
Joseph Devino, Angelina Tutalo,
Mary Cortigiano, Janet Fisher, Rose
Santucci, Anthony Jamele, Patsy
Mangii, Joseph Bozzuto, Tillie Mar
"a, Katherine Mastrianni, Marie
Apalucci and Dick Marinara.
Friday night the first in a series
Of block dances will be held on Rus
sell street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
Playground Activities
DOLL SHOW

The doll show, postponed again
and again because Of the weather
last week was held at Hamilton park
playground this afternoon at 8
o'clock and the ION Wheels" show
will be held Thursday at p. m.
Prizes will be awarded.
The mems volley ball team will
take on the Paramount team at 7:30
tonight on the home grounds. To-
morrow the team will go to the
South End Playground to play Walt
Hayes team there. Nick Tambure-
LA will lead the Hamilton team in
both encounters.
Any boys 10 years old or over,
who are interested in taking a ma
ture walk next Monday at 10 a. m.
should sign up with one Of the SUI
pervisors. The walk will last an
hour and half.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
HAMILTON PARK

Games in the Junior Baseball
league postponed last Wednesday
will be played off today at Hamil-
ton park, as follows:
Bombers VS.. Comets; All Hots VS..
Tigers; Fairlawn A. G. VS.. Ayre st.
Eagles; East Sides VS.. Pemberton
Aces; Maple A. C. VS.. Braves.
Games postponed in the Senior
Midget league will be played off
next week. Games played yesterday
in the Junior league resulted as
follows:
Pemberton Aces 8, Comets o;
Pemberton Aces 8, Braves 6; Tigers
Ayre st. Eagles 3; East Sides 9,
Maple A. c. o.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
TWO STATES DIG
OUT FROM FLOODS

Boston, July 26.-(UP)-State and
local workers toiled today to re-
habilitate residents Of food-strick-
en- ca tern Massachusetts, and Rhode
Island. Washed-out highways were
being repaired, flooded factories put
in order, mud-encrusted dwellings
cleaned and new homes found for
the homeless. Flood waters were
receding In all rivers. Damage
wreaked by the streams, swollen by
week of rain that ceased Sunday.
was estimated at 100000.
Milford, hardest hit of Massachu-
sets communities, was already hard
at work seeking to restore normally.
Gaping holes in highways were be-
ing filled, but the main street still
was closed to traffic.
Nearly all evacuted families at
Wconsocket, r. l., returned to their
homes yesterday. Several mills were
Expected to reopen this morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
SURVEY OF ROADS

Hartford, Conn.,, July 26-(UP)-
The state highway department an
nounced today 1t was engaged in
survey of Connecticuts road sys-
tenn which will eventually cost al
least 100000. The federal govern
ment will contribute approximately
half this sum, 1t was announced.
The survey will include a rural road
inventory, a financial responsibility
investigation and a traffic study.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
Italian Leaders In
Revolt Over Policy
On Reorganization
Appeal Made to Italian Voters to Sign Up in Anticpa-
ton of Primary Fght-Movement Grows to
Gust Chairman j. Warren Epson

Open friction between Republican
racial groups and officers Of the
Republican town committee, as The
Democrat indicated several weeks
ago would be the case, hared into
concrete being last night at a meet
ing Of the Young Italian Republic
ran Club at Liberty hall.
Today Republican Town Chair
man J. Warren Epson and Republic
can Registrar Albert o. Faller have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
CONCERT TONIGHT

The Bunker Hill Mems league
band will present a concert this eve
ming at 8 o'clock, at the Bunker Hill
church. Daniel w. Hatfield will
conduct the band In a diversified
program OF popular and classical
music, and marches. A large crowd
Is expected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26

to attend are urged to be on time
to facilitate the trip to South Nor
walk.
Retreat exercises will start right
after the Friday night supper and
will be continued through Saturday
and Sunday. ending on the latter
day at S p. m. Buses on the re-
turn trip will leave Ferndale at
$50 o'clock.
The many facilities at Ferndale,
as we'll as its beautiful and spacious
grounds, will be at the disposal
of the retreatants during their stoy
there.
Persons desiring to attend who
have not yet made reservations are
asked to communicate with John G..
Gilmartin, Serge Belanger, John
White or Edward J. Fitzgerald.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
Fraternal Neuus
Townsend Lodge

Waterbury lodges will lead the
fraternal division Of the parade
in Middletown Aug. 6 in conjunc-
ton with the dedication OF the
Middletown-P Portland bridge, 1t
was announced last night at the
weekly meeting of Townsend
lodge, Odd Fellows. The division
will be headed by George E. Whit
ford, of Hartford, lieutenant
colonel of the department canton
of the order, and grand lodge Of
f1cers.
The delegates Of the Waterbury
lodge will meet at 1880 the morn
ing Of the parade at Odd Fellows
hall. Members who will travel by
car have been requested to notify
Theodore KurtZ.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
FERNDALE BAND
LEAVES FRIDAY
Retreatants to Make An
nual Pilgrimage; Bus
Transportation

Between fifty and seventy-five
men are expected to attend the an
nual retreat of the Ferndale Band,
which will be held this week at the
well-known home Of the Holy Ghost
Fathers in South Norwalk.
Promoters announced today that
buses for Ferndale would leave
Friday afternoon from in front Of
the postoffice at 4:45. All planning
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
DIVISION STREET

Plans are being made, under the
supervision Of Louis Adams and John
Connrick, for q block dance next
Thursday afternoon near the Divi-
sion street playground. The WPA
band will, perform its usual func-
ton Of providing music for tht
occasion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
Zindah GrOttO

Sports will be the principal fea-
lures of the fifth annual outing
of Zindah Grotto which will be
held at winters farm, Todd road,
July 80. Softball and baseball
games have been arranged. Food
will be served from l to 8 p. m.
Those in charge include YER
non l.. Hall, manarch, G. Rock
well Clyne, Harold ]. Slater, gen.
eral chairman, and the following:
Edward How'd, L. Collins, Herbert
Parks, Charles Winters, Earl
Sampson, Harold Manville, Harold
Coley and Andrew Finlay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
vERDICTs OF SUICIDE

Stamford, Conn.,, July 26-(UP)-
The medical examiner today gave
verdicts of suicide in the deaths OF
Edward G.. Barbour, "a, whose body
was found hanging from q garage
rafter, and Albert Hoyt, 81, who was
found dead Of carbon monoxide
In his garage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
CCC Officer

CCC Officer
Capt. Charles Kelley Of Walnut
street, assigned to CCC duty some
time ago, is now located at Wor-
land, Wy0., in command Of CCC
company 2131, according to in
formation received from him. Last
week he made the trip out with
company of 200 New England
youths, and now expects to remain
at the post for six months. He has
not said what kind Of work the
company is engaged in.
1t is thought that Capt. Kelley
will be under Col. E. L. Hooper
who was transferred to Wyoming
two years ago, and was soon aft
erwards promoted. Hooper Is now
understood to be the inspector for
CCC work in Wyoming.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
HARVARD HEAD
CLIMBS MOUNTAIN

Cambridge, Mass, July 26.-(UP)
President James Bryant Conant Of
Harvard university was member Of
the fourth party ever to climb North
Twin mountain in Jasper National
Park, Alberta, according to word re-
ceived here.
Conant and Philip A. Johnson Of
Norwich, Conn.,, climbed the 1905
foot peak IN II hours last week end
the first successful climb since
1927. Both men are enroute for
fishing in the Maligne lake region.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
Roosevelt Lodge

Jack E. Freedman, chancellor
commander, and other new OFF,
GERS Of Roosevelt lodge, Knights
of Pythias, presided last night at
their first meeting In Roosevelt
hall, with fifty members In at
tendance.
Alderman Edward Goldberg Is
chairman of the arrangements
committee for the first fall social
program of the lodge in Roosevelt
hall In September.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
Irish.Americans

A meeting of the Irish Ameri-
can Social club will be held this
evening at 20 Field street. Presi-
dent High McGill urges all mem
bers to attend for discussion on
several social events, which the
club plans to sponsor IN the near
future.