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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
Commissioners May
 Inspect RoadDamages Highway-C0nditions of Road Called Hazardous

Will the august members of the board of public works take a little spring tour for themselves this evening when, at 7:45 o'clock, the regular meeting is called?
 They will if they take immediate action on the proposal of Commis- sioner John H. Goss of the board of finance, and the tour will be out WatertoWn way where the good community of Watertown is await ing some action by the Waterbury city fathers on repair of certain highway ravages caused by con- Struction work.
 Road Ripped Up
 Seems it was some months ago and the Waterbury engineering de- partment was putting in a section of the second pipeline to bring wa ter from the municipal reservoir to this city. The roadway in Water town was ripped considerable.
 So, now the engineering depart ment is looking for 5000 from the board of finance to take care of the repairs due to WatertoWn's property. And there isn't money left in the pipeline extension bond fun to care for this work.
 At the last meeting of the finance board, Commissioner Goss asked Corporation Counsel Charles S OConnor if the condition of the WatertoWn highway presents a hazard" The answer was affirma- tive.
 We'll, Commissioner Goss felt that the entire personnel of the board of public works ought to make rec ommendation regarding the Water town repairs, describe the conditions as hazardous" if the finance board is to try to find the money.
 Otherwise the state may be asked to make the repairs, or Watertown can do it and charge the bill to the city of Waterbury.
 The question is whether the en- tire board of public works will make the trip to WatertoWn, on Commis- sioner Goss' suggestion, or will a committee be appointed for mat inee scrutiny, at the meeting to- night
 Otherwise. it will be mostly rou- tine business.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
Be On Time!

The local branch office of the state department of motor vehicles closes at 4:3O p. m. daily, points out Mrs. Alice Bradley, supervisor Many motorists, she said, have been working an inconvenience on office employees by arriving late for the transaction of buisnesS.
 The office hours are from 3:3O a. m. to 4:30 p. m. on weekdays, and from 9 a. m. to 12 noon on Saturdays.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
War Planes Fly
 Over Waterbury

A dOzen big army planes passed over Waterbury at noon today while engaged in maneu- vers. The planes flew at a low altitude.
 From their size it appeared that at least some of the planes were bombers, perhaps accom- panied by scout ships. The war planse flew over the city from south to north in perfect for nation.
 The ships maintained their formation until they were lost from sight. It was the largest group of planes sighted in Waterbury since the army be- gan it's present war maneuvers in the northeastern section of the country. Other planes en- gagged in the maneuvers have flown over the city during the past week or 10 days but not in as great numbers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
Settle for 5000

Settlement for $G00 was made today in the $5,000 common pleas court action of Nora Ryan against Mary Leeney and Helen Lyons. Papers connected with the settle ment were filed today.
 The plaintiff, minor, brought the suit through her father, John Ryan, seeking damages for in- juries sustained in fall on property owned by the defendant at 124 East Liberty street. She claimed she was injured in a fall on defective stairs in the building, December g, 1887. At torney William B. Fitzgerald ap- peared for the plaintiff with Mon- agan and Monagan defending.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
Wedding Bells

Brothers will take brides at the same altar Saturday, according to plans of Harold and Frederick Kelly, of Hendricken place, who have filed marriage intentions at the office of Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin. showing preparation for double wedding at the Church of the Immaculate Con- ception.
 Harold. 33, will wed Sheila Keilty, of 327 North Main street, and Frederick, 19, will marry Hell en Snow, of 68 Savings strett.
 The bridegrooms-to-be are sons of Mrs. John Kelly of 4 Hend- ricken place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
New Citizens

One hundred and sixty-four persons Of foreign birth will take the cath of allegiance to the United States government tomorrow in the court of com mon pleas. The May session of naturalization court is sched- uled tomorrow, with Judge Ed ward J. Finn and Miles F. Me Mfr presiding. Examiner John Dillon of the naturalization de- partment will also take part. Clerk William M. Gillette will administer the cath of allegi- ance to the successful candi- dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
- SpOILIGH7ING -
 Brass City News
Happy Birthday!
(Acme Telephoto)

Friends of Lieut.. Col. Harry J. Beardsley feted him last night on the occasion of his 6Oth birthday, and members of the Reserve Of- ficers' association adjourned their meeting to attend a dinner in honor Of Col. Beardsley, held at the Press club. Col. Beardsley was presented a set of colonels eagles preparatory to the time when he is advanced in rank from his present grade.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
Improved

Improvement was reported to- day in the condition of Motor Patrolman James Wagner, who Was injured Saturday night when the police automobile in which he was sitting was struck by another car. The policeman suffered sprained shoulder and a number of abra- Sions.
 The police car was parked at the time of the accident. The driver of the other car, Alexander Standard, 36, of 260 Walnut treet, will be arraigned in traffic court on reckless driving charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
NORTH HAVEN MAN WINS CONTINUANCE

Warren Crockett, 39, of North Haven. charged with automobile homicide, received a continuance to May 30 in city court this morning. The charge against him is a result of the death of Charles Welton, "A, from injuries sustained last No- vember when struck by Brocket's car.
 A finding issued last weeek by Coroner John T. MonZini held that Crockett was criminally responsible. warrant was then issued for the North Haven mans arrest.
 Crockett is expected to waive ex- animation in city court. "
 Brazil is adding 16 new freight vessels to it's merchant marine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
SUPPLY COMPANY
 SALE APPROVED
Harlow Pease of TOrring= ton Buys Accounts of
 DefunCt Firm

Harlow Pease of Torrington yes terday purchased the accounts re- ceivable of the defunct Office Sup ply company for $750 The sale was approved by Referee Walter F. Torrance of the bankruptcy counts abount to about $20C, in ad- dition to claim for $l,700 against G. Edward Palmer, president of the firm.
 MT. Pease did not buy rights to the claim which the company has against the city. This claim is for $40. An affidavit of the claim has bene filed with Controller Rowland
 Germany has reclaimed 11,000 acres from the sea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
Elected

Members of the Waterbury Teachers Association at their meeting yesterday elected the following members of the eX- ccutiYe committee: Gerard Me EvOy, Helen McDOnald, Pierre PronGvost, William Moran, John r. Kinney, Mary Crcwc. Mar garCt COnaty, Bea McGill, Mary Wall and Mary Kennedy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17

the purpose of having the date of the Republican state convention ad- vanced from September to July in order to give the Republican nom- inees considerably more time to meet the people of the state and to spread their gospel among them.
 It Is felt by the leaders of the G. O. P. Jrs. that by advancing the date of the state convention so that it would be held in July it would thus allow nominees an opportu-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
BRITISH VETERANS

The entertainment committee of Lord Kitchener post, British War Veterans. will meet tonight at the post hall at 7:30 o'clock. A meeting of the post house committee will be held at 8 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
OLD POSTMASTER DIES

New Canaan, Ccnn., Macy IT,. (UP)-Funeral services will be held Wednesday for William B. Simmon, GA, postmahter for 12 years and a member of the Republican town committee for many years, who died over the weekend after an illness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
EDITORS WIFE DIES

Fitchburg, Mass, May IT, (UP)- Mrs. Hanna Tokoi, 67, wife of the first prime minister of Finland, died yesterday. Her husband Oscar now is editor of Raivaaja, Finnish daily newspaper published here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
By EDWARD J. RYAN

4 committee of the Young Repub- lican clubs of Connecticut will con- fer this afternoon with Benjamin E. Harwood of Chester, chairman of the State Republican party, for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-29
NAME CAST WITH
TOURING COMPANY
Litchfeld Players to Give
"Night Must Fall" Here
Next Week

Due to previous bookings for the
Women's club, Charles o. Carey's
Litchfield theater Is playing out of
town this week. They will return
next week on Friday and Saturday
nights and Saturday matinee with
that stellar mystery thriller, which
was so great hit the last two sea-
sons, both in London and IN New
York, might Must Fall"
Although this play has never been
given in Waterbury, local drama
lovers will recall this play as the
great success In which Rosalind
Russell made so great hit. June
Thompson and George Collier who
made so fine an impression last
week by their work In Eyes, My
Darling Daughter" will play the
leads In next weeks play. Miss
Thompson plays Mrs. Bramson, the
crotchety, old neurotic who, like
other susceptible women, fell victim
to the irresistible charms Of the fas-
cinating Danny, played by Mr.. Col
ier.
For the balance Of this week, Mr..
Carey will play "Yes, My Darling
Daughter" in Bristol, Danbury,
Newtown, and Simsbury. Starting
November 10, when Mr.. Carey will
present 1.-THE Late Christopher
Bean, performances will be given
without interruption, on a regular
schedule of every Thursday, Fri
day, and Saturday nights, and Sat-
urday matinee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-29
. SERIAL STORY
MURDER TO MUSIC ... BY MAR. y. >. ZONES :!..:. :.
BY NARp JONES

ing he was literally in q dose, ia
tigued from loss Of sleep and en-
ergy--and worry over Myrna. His
inclination was to try to find her,
put he knew that he was too dead
gone to even think. He had dared
not tell Dannie Feeley that Myrna
was gone. It would have made Fee"
ley wild, and in his panic he might
have started q police search and told
the world. TAFT felt that If Myrna
was being held against her will she
was relatively safe, for the killer OF
Dombey would not be likely to 90
away with the suspect surest to
stand between him and the chair.
The plan was probably to hold her
until the police and the newspapers
were in full cry, then let her be
found. BY then public opinion would
be in such q state that almost any
Jury would 60 against her-espe-
cially with Barley urging them.
Somehow he made 1t to his apart
rnent, dropped his clothes around
him, and fell into bed -.
He was startled by the scream
ing of his telephone. The room was
still in darkness. Muttering under
his breath, and still half asleep, TAFT
answered. It was the classified de-
partment Of the newspaper.
I'VE have an answer to your
notice in the Personals column, sir
said o pleasant voice. "You request
ed that we telephone you"
In amazement Bob realized that
he had slept through the day and
into the next night. Send 1t to me
by messenger, will you, please?"
He switched on the light and
looked at the clock. It was almost
10l In q frenzy he telephoned
Anne Lester. "Have you heard
from Myrna?"
Ann Lester hadn't and was
almost hysterical. Keep your chin
up" TAFT pleaded. II think I'm on
the track of something now. I'll
keep in touch with YOU"
In few moments q telegraph
messenger was at the door. He
handed TAFT white envelope, adj
dressed to q newspaper box num-
Der in an erratic scrawl. TAFT;
fingers trembled as he took 1t
Trembled so hard that he coulc
hardly find change with which tc
pay the messenger. In that smudgee
envelope might well be encased thu
solution to the murder Of the tom
Of the swing cats. In 1t might b
Myrna's freedom.
(To Be Continued
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-29

II was Just as he stepped out
of the Claremont that TAFT had
a bunch = and he played 1t imme-
diately. Instead Of returning at
once to his own room for some
much-needed sleep, he hurried
down to the building Of the news
paper where he had last been en-
ployed. But he did not take the
elevator to the editorial rooms,
Instead he went to the CLASSIFIED
advertising counter on the street
floor. There, unrecognized by the
all-night man at the counter, he
wrote out the following:
THIS IS THE CATS MEOW.
Publishers of Ludden DOM
bey's song hit. THE Cats
Meow" will pay $4,000 adj
vance against royalties for
similar swing band hit. Anna
teurs with pet songs please
do not apply. This is an ape
peal to professionals who feel
they are as good as Dombey
was. Address Box -.
IT want that in the Personals
column" TAFT said. run 1t until
/ order 1t Cancelled" He started
away, then returned. Mind II ]
use your 'phone?'
Help yourself"
TAFT picked up the instrument ano
dialed Dannie Feeley's home tele-
phone number. On the other end Of
the line he heard the signal buzz
ing insistently for almost half Q
minute. At last the sleepy and ex-
asperated voice Of Feeley answered
Whats up?"
This Is TAFT, Dannie."
The voice came instantly awake
Eyes, Bob. Anything new9"
mot much. But I'm going tc
hit the hay for several hours ano
I want to keep you posted. I've
found the girl with the perfume
She's Media starr, lives In zoos
at the Beresford Tower. And she's
O friend of Rogers. I met her to.
night at the Golden Bowl, anc
went with her to the Beresford
Rogers was there.
"The devil you sayi I'll have
the dame tailed from now on"
Might be q good idea. Ane
I'VE had q bunch. I'm advertising
in the Personals column for oul
screwy swing song composer. In
saying that the publishers OF tn
Lud Dombey song will offer $40,
600 for another like It,"
Sounds goofy to me. Hell
never bite"
"It's Just q bunch, Dannie.
have good luck with lunches, AM
II this bird is as full Of ego a
think he Is he may bite"
When he had allowed the detec
tive to 60 back to bed TAFT turne'
to the attendant. IF I get a
answer to that can you telephon
me Immediately at Elwood 675oP"
"Of course"
AS Bob left the newspaper build
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-29
PLAINFIELD FIRM
SEEKS RFC LOAN
Favorable Action to Send
5000 Persons Back to
Regular Employment
lsnecial To The pemocratl

washington, D. c., October 90
Employment Of approximately three
thousand persons In the Stator
Manufacturing Plant at Plainfield,
Connecticut viii be possible II raw
orable action is taken on an RIG.
loan application now pending In
washington, according to Senator
Lonergan, CD Conn.
Financiers from Rhode Island
who recently purchased the large
factory building there, he said, are
planning to manufacture single
unit gas refrigerator and hot water
heater. The loan application is Tor
s1,S50,00O.
Senator Lonergan also announced
that the RIG. is considering a
loan to the Willimantic Silk Cor
poration and the Willimantic Corn
Company, which will enable the
plant to benefit several hundred
employees. Merchants Of Whitman
tic and employees of the industry,
he said, desire to buy the plant.
Senator Lonergan predicts that
Department Of Labor figures for
the month of October will show
large upturn of employment In
Connecticut. He states that in adj
dition to the normal upturn OF
employment the state Is also bene-
fitting by increased employment N
the automobile industry and i'm
proved conditions throughout the
nation generally.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-29
CHAPTER XIV

sHave you looked for a note from
Myrna?" TAFT asked Anne when ne
reached the apartment in response
to the news that Myrna Dombey
hadn't returned.
everywhere, Anne said, But
n wouldn't be like her to just
leave q note and run. I can't un-
derstand II, Bob. She seemed IN
good spirits"
maybe thinking about the trial
got on her nerves. Remember, she
took q run-out powder on us be-
FORE"
Anne nodded. IT know. But
that was when she was frightened
and shocked. This isn't like that
She wasn't worried about Bark
ley's trial. She knew she didn't
kill Dombey and she had faith IN
you and Dannie Feeley.'
TAFT sighed. II wish ! could be
sure we'll find the murderer OF
Dombey before Barley gets I'M
der way. It doesn't look too good
Anne. And now with Myrna gone
like this"
II tell you something's hap
pened to her. Bob. I mean-some-
body must be holding her" 49,
TAFT was silent moment. 1T
might be stunt Of Mays - or
even of BarkleyIs for that matter
~ he can make IL look as II Myrna
is trying to escape coming to ans
wer the charge against her"
He stopped, fumbled distractedly
for a cigaret. - =.
knowing who might have killed
Dombey?" -
"Well probably o lot nearer
than we think. That Is. we've
turned up some suspicious circum'
stances. But as for an idea as te
who and why, we're plenty IN the
dark. I've found a woman - ano
she's mixed up with Harris Roger;
some way. But I've o feeling We
woa't get q step closer until We
can find the screwy musician who
wrote The Cats Meow"
he grabbed his hat and stood up
zone thing sure, and that Is we've
got to get going. Can you stay here
for a couple Of day - not move ou
Of the apartment%
sYes. I'll tell the ONCE I've
cold
"Goodl Myrna may try to tele
nhone YOU, II she can. And there
the OF chance that she'll show III
OF her own accord. II she does
/ don't care what you do as lont
as you keep her here. II ! run
into anything that looks cheerful
TIL give you ring"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-29
CAST OF CHARACTERS

MYRNA DoNFBEY = heroine.
wife Of the sensational swing
band leader.
ROBERT TAFT - hero. News
paper OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
ANNE LESTER - Myrna's clos
est friend.
DANNIE FEELEY = officer as
signed to Investigate Ludden
DOmbeys murder.
Yesterday. when TAFT calls
Myrna he flnds she had disap-
peared. This makes the situation
look extremely bad on the eve OF
the trial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-29
. STORIES
IN STAMPS
Sickness Melted Him
Health and Wealth

AT i6. Cecil John Rhodes was
a an invalid. Before he was 10
he had won good health again and
enough millions to last him q life
time.
The amazing story Is bound up
with the discovery Of diamonds in
South Africa. At l6 young Rhodes
left England because of his poor
health. joining his brother at Ma.
tai. In that year, 1870, diamonds
were discovered at Kimberly, and
Rhodes and his brother were
listed among the successful dig
gers. Meantime the dry air Of the
country had restored Rhodes
health. So at 10 he was well and
a millionaire.
Thus was launched one Of the
great careers Of Africa, a career
which was eventually to clinch
Great Britain's vise-like grip in
the rich South Africa, to net
Rhodes untold millions, leadership
and power in his chosen land, and
finally, to leave posterity a sys.
tenn Of scholarships which today
stands. as Rhodes chief monu-
ment.
These scholarships, worth about
$500 annually, were founded by
Rhodes to be held by students
from every important British coll
ony and every state and territory
of the United States. They rank
today as among the most cher.
ished goals Of the college student.
Rhodes bequeathed them in the
interests Of world peace and en-
lightenment. A coat of arms Of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-29
ORANGE PEEL EVIDENCE

Porterville, Cal. CUP A single
orange constituted the principal
evidence here against two men
charged with tsealing IS boxes Of
oranges. Chief of Police Lee Mar
tin noticed that one Of the oranges
had q section Of the peeling miss
ing. He took 1t to nearby orange
grove and found attached to one
of the trees a piece Of peeling ex-
actty fitting the missing section.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-29

A famous musician who has APP
peared within the last year in a
moving picture was once premier
Of the country whose unit Of cur
rency Is the zlOty. He was born 10
years before the Franco-Prussian
War.
what is the musicians full name,
n what moving picture did he APP
pear, Of what country was ne pre-
mier, and IN what year was ne
hoEn3
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-29

copyright. Io2s. NIsA Service. inc.S
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-29

The Chinese, six centuries ago,
used q passenger vehicle which
dropped q pebble into receptacle
10 measure on every mile Travelled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-29

r h o d e S I a.
British South
Africa, which
Rhodes helped
so vastly to
build, is shown
here on an
1896 stamp OF
the immensely
Al
Evening star., 1938-08-28

CHARLES McNAMEE,
The Cuyahogd County (CleDe-
land prosecutor, is run
ming for the office OF common
pleas Judge. But, in common
NTH thousands OF Others, Nc
Nance has hay tever. So it
non't interfere Nth his ,pork
or campaign, he Wears a hay
teDer mask-and hang ap-
peaydnces.
--Copyright, A. P. Wireph0to.
Evening star., 1938-08-28
EAST CANADA OFFERS
TWO PROVINCIAL FAIRS
Maritime and Inland Themes to
Be Presented at Halifax
and Quebec.

QUEBEC. Aug. 27.-Canada's great
twin provincial exhibitions. to be staged
in two OF her most picturesque and
historic provincial capitals. will pro-
vide the basis for 4 fascinating tour
from the sea to the st. Lawrence in
early September
Old Nova Scotia will hold its rural
and industrial fair at Halifax from
August 20 to September S. The vast
French province Of Quebec will 60 on
display at her annual exposition from
September 3 to September 10 in the
ramparted, spire-topped city OF Quebec,
where the Chateau Frontenac COM
mands the st. Lawrence from atop
Cape Diamond.
At Halifax. exhibits connected with
the sea will outshine those OF farm
and forest, for Nova Scotia is famous
for her fisheries and her blue nose"
fishing fleets. At Quebec. the products
OF great lumber regions and the home
made handicrafts of the French
habitant farmer will keynote the entire
exhibition. Each. OF course. will pro-
vide entertainment Of the country
fair type, races and horse shows.
After the majority of summer visitors
have left in early September Quebec
City becomes even more French in
character. The clip-clopping of those
Evening star., 1938-08-28

referred to as "the Congressman from
the sixth Maryland district"
But that introduction did rot seem
to disturb New Dealer Lewis. He smiled
and said:
Il hope. As the generations con-
tinue to assemble down here, these
tournaments will continue from year
to year.
II applause meant anything politi-
cally to the various candidates, then
State Senator Sasscer must have
learned how he stands in Calvert
County. At the first mention of his
name there was a spontaneous out
burst Of applause and automobile
sirens screamed TO add to the bedlam.
Senator Sasscer responded to the
reception by saying:
1T is a privilege to have had this
moment with you"
The knights on their mounts had
lined up in front Of the judges stand
As Mayor Jackson began his brief
speech. Although the placards an
nounced Mayor jackson As the tour
nament orator" all he did was to
deliver a charge to the knights in
structing them TO ride as the knights
OF Old"
Evening star., 1938-08-28
FAVORS T0LAbOR
SEEN BALANCED
Remaining of Smith Is Held
Roosevelt Move for
Lewis Group.
BY the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press.
Informed observers in labor circles
here credited President Roosevelt to-
day with balancing his favors to rival
national labor camps when he re-
appointed Donald Wakefield Smith to
the National Labor Relations Board.
William Green. president of the
American Federation of Labor. op-
posed Mr.. Smiths reappointment on
the ground he had favored John L.
Lewis Committee for Industrial Re-
organization. The c. I. o. had no
criticism Of Mr.. Smith.
But Mr. Roosevelt said recently he
agreed with Mr.. Green that there
should be some amendments to the
National Labor Relations Act. Mr..
Lewis, on the other hand, opposes
changes in the act.
Mr.. Smiths reappointment Is sub
ject to Senate confirmation. 1t like
ly will be one OF the first items to