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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-06
Ninth Duke or Deuonshire Dies Today h Derbyshire

house of lords.
 The duke owned about 186,O00 acres of rich agricultural and min eral lands. The first successful bor- ing for oil in England was made one mile from his Hardwick hall estate in 1919. A few years ago the dukes palatial Devonshire house, a show place of London, was sacrificed to the increasing modernizatiop in the fashionable went end. But he re- tained home in Carlton Gardens that was hardly inferior to 1t and he possessed also four great English estates and one Irish estate. These contained paintings, tapestries and sculptures, rare books and manu- scripts, which alone are worth many millions of dollars, collected through generations of the family.
 Chatsworth, the principal seat, the house 560 long and with a deer park which alone is 10 miles in cir conference, with fountain which throws a jet of water 265 feet high has been visited by thousands of American tourists who have thrilled at its riches. The sketch gallery contains $50 drawings by masters including Michaelangelo and Leon- ardo da Vinci. Chatsworth was built on the site of an editice to which Mary Queen of Scots was taken five times as prisoner Hardwick Hall. second of the es- tates, has so many windows that it gave rise to the saying "Hardwick Hall. more glass than wall'. Its long gallery Is l66 feet long.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-06
By HENRY TOSTI RUSSELL limited Press Staff Correspondent


 London, May 6-(UP)-Sir Victor Christian William Cavendish. 69, ninth duke of Devonshire, one or the greatest noblemen of the Brltish peerage, died today at his famous estate, Chatsworth house i'll Derpy- shire. His Elizabethan ancestor, Sir William Cavendish. one Of the tough sea rovers who impressed for- eign nations with the power Of the virgin queen, presented plug tobacco to the world, and the Cavendish type of tobacco was named for him, An earlier ancester, Chief Justice John Cavendish, was beheaded by a mob because his son had aided in killing the peasant revolt leader wat Tyler in the 14th century.
 The duke had served as governor general and commander-in-chief Of Canada from 1916 to 1921, and as secretary of state for the colonies In the cabinet from 1922 to 1924. His health had not been good since he suffered a paralytic stroke at his Lismore Castle in Ireland in 1925. Ill 1885, a masked man shot twice at him as he sat alone, fishing. i'll the river on his Irish cstate-for what reason never was known. The ninth duke is succeeded by his elder son. the Marquess of Harrington, parlia- mentary under secretary Of state Tor the dominions and a member of the house of commons, who thus goes over from the commons to the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-06
By HOMER JENKS

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Cambridge, Mass, May 6,-(UP)- Sally Rand, who danced to fame unclad-behind couple Of sotrlch fans, confessed today that she never had been so nervous as when-fully dressed-she was confronted by 1900 cheering Harvard college freshmen last night. Why, the very thought of 1t frightened me, but I had fun and was stimulated by the experi- ence," she told the United Press after her extra -curricular lecture" on How to Be Intelligent Though Educated" at the Harvard freshman smoker. The freshmen stood on tables and chairs to glimpse the blonde dancer as she mounted the stage in Memorial hall just before midnight dressed in conservative peach organza gown threaded with gold.
 That was my biggest problem what to wear" she said afterward. "I had never been to college af- fair and I didn't know whether they would expect me to appear in some thing-well, not exactly sexy, but rather sophisticated, form-itting and cut low. I tried on every goWl, in my wardrobe before I finally de- cided on thiS soft, conservative one,
 Fingering handkerchief nervous ly, Miss Rand prefaced her talk with a word of thanks to those few young men who recognized me with my clothes on as l came in That Is a novel experience"
 She readily admitted choosing hei subject because it created curious
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-06
AN ALCATRAZ FOR
 BOSTON HARB0R

Boston, May 8.-(UP)-A plan to create a Massachusetts Alcatraz on Deer Island in Boston harbor was considered today by Gov. Charles F. Hurley.
 Mayor Maurice J. Tobm' who sup mitted the plan. said 1t would re- lieve the crowded conditions in state institutions housing long term pris- oners. Should the plan be adopted. the city would abandon all use or municipally owned property on the island.
 Operating costs of house of cor. rcction there now averages S60O,O yearly, which would be eliminated under the plan. The Charles-strcet lail would be Suffolk county's only house of correction. and minor of- lenders now sentenced to Deer Island would be sent to Bridgewater and other state institutions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-06
JURY PROBE TO
 BE PROLONGED
Judge lnglis Is Assigned to Continue Holding Court
 Beyond Term

Rumors that the grand jury probe might be nearing completion were shattered today with the announce ment that Judge Ernest A. IngliS has been assigned to continue hold ing superior court sessions here be- yond his ordinary term which would end May 12.
 An official communication iron Chief Justice William M. Maltbie oi the supreme court of errors was re- ceived today by Judge Inglis, who has been affiliated with the granc jury probe since its inception Marcl 8.
 Middle of June
 The assignment, which means that Judge Inglis will remain here al least until the middle of June, is apparently an aftermath Of long conference held yesterday afternoon between Judge Inglis and Special Prosecutor Hugh M. Alcorn. This Is the second time that Judge 1nglis has been specially assigned here since the probe started. Judge Ar thur F. Els, who was to have come here May 12, has been assigned to another court.
 What Edict Said
 The communication received this morning, pertaining to Judge Inglis special assignment reads as follows
 "This is formally to assign you to continue to hold spring session at Waterbury until further notice. al- though this may require that you continue there beyond May 13." It was signed by Chief Justice Maltbie
 If the special assignment had not been made Judge Inglis would have gone to Middletown which is his home town, for sessions. This would mean. he would have to be called here specially in the event the jury desired to present any indictments, or if MT. Alcorn should desire the issuance of bench warrants. The latter seems to be the more likely procedure.
 Assigned Here in March
 Judge Inglis was assigne here in riarch, when he should have gone to Bridgeport. Judge Kenneth Wynne was scheduled to come here Tn March.
 When Judge Inglls was assigned
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-06
Sally Rand Entertained By Cultured Haruard Youths

ity-and the creation of curisity is one of my chief assets. But seriously" she began. Laughter interrupted. You've got to take something seriously some day" she declared. Somebody is going to stop keeping you at the end of four years. Then you've going 10 have to do something about it." Miss Rand said she had 10 leave school in the seventh grade and go to work. Since then I've earned my own liv- ing and taken care of a couple of families on the side she continued. You'd be surprised how relatives grow apace when your income m- creaSeS."
 The modern frontiers, she con- tended, were labor and politics. Upon labor rests the foundations of democracy" she said. If the sit uation between labor and capital is not improved, a great many things are going to be destroyed. It's ur to you to save the country. Ii you want to be Daniel Boone, SC ahead"
 During a question period that fol- lowed, Miss Rand was asked hcl opinion of Yale men. A cheer greet cd this answer: T don't know: never met any" She hoped liar. yard men would give her "the op- portunity to know you much better. Miss Rand flew to Boston from Bal. timore late yesterday and returned there by plane today, 'I enjoyed the visit more than any eve made" she said as she left. hop, the class will ask me to a seniol function in 194l"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-06
NAzI DIRECTORS
 COMING TO COURT

Bay Shore, N. Y., May 6.--(UP),- Six operators of Camp Siegfried, a Nazi playground, were ordered be- fore Justice of the Peace Moses w. Drake today to answer charges Of violating the state civil rights statute--a law enacted in 1923 to curb the Ku KluX Klan.
 It was the first application of the law against enterprises of the Ger man American Bund of which the settlement was said to be an ad- junct.
 The manager of the camp, locat- ed at Yaphank, N. r.. swastika- bedeckcd gathering place for 25,oOo men. women and children during summer week ends, was arrested and released on $l,000 bond. He is Henry Hauck, He promised to produce the five directors in justice court today and deputy sherifis withheld the warrants for their ar rest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-06
Young Deer Found Dead In DriueWay

A visit to the city by young deer proved fatal this morning. He was found dead shortly after 8 o'clock in a driveway at 118 Johnson street. having appar- ently received his fatal wounds when he fell while trying to jump over a fence. Former Fire Marshal Frank Holland, of 12O Johnson street, notified author ities and the carcass was re- moved later in the morning. The retired fire marshal was of the opinion that the deer had wandered down from the woods about GreystOne. He believes the animal was being chased by dogs when he attempted to jump over the fence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-06
MARY E. WOOLLEY
 DENIES SIGNING
Her Name on Petition to Repeal Arms Embargo
 Act Against Spain

Washington, May 6.-(UP)-State department officials today interpret ed a note from the Spanish Loyallst government reasserting confidence in ultimate victory as an indirect overture for repeal of the arms en- bargo against Spain.
 The note, delivered at the state department by Minister Carlos De La Casa, charge d'affairs, did not mention the embargo. It simply said the government was thoroughly con- fident of ultimate victory in Spalns civil war.
 It's delivery coincided with con- sideration in congress Of a resolu- ton introduced by Sen. Gerald P. Nys, R., N. D., which would repeal the embargo; with preparation by state department officials of state ment of the administrations attl- t,lde toward the resolution; and with presentation of petitions to the state department by organizations and committees of individuals asking for repeal of the embargo.
 pr. Wooley Reputes It
 Yesterday delegation presented A petition at the state department hearing the names of 105 prominent Americans, churchmen, doctors, lawyers, educators and writers Among the names was that of Dr. Mary E. Woolley, president emeritus of Mt. Holyoke college and prom 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-06
NINE FACE TRIAL
 IN MERRITT CASE
States Attorney Willis Is Confident All Will Be in
 Readiness

Bridgeport, Conn. May 6--(UP)-- States Attorney Lorin w. Willis said today he expected all nine per sors indicted in connection with the Merritt Parkway land sales would be available here for tria during the June term of criminal superior court.
 They were named in secret true bills handed up week ago by ar extraordinary grand jury which &C., cuSed them of conSpiring to de- fraud the state by splitting com missions.
 Mrs. Nellie M. Joyce, Greenwich wife of J. Stanley Joyce, Chicago time husband of Peggy Hopkins Joyce, indicated through counsel she would arrive here from Miami early next week and surrender. A former husband. L. Walter Liss- berger, Norwalk millionaire and re- tired rubber products manufactur- CT, also under indictment, was ex- pected to present himself before the court Monday.
 Will Tend to Hursts
 Willis said that If Norton o. Hurst and his wife, Lillian, now being held at Cleveland. fought extradition he would forward papers from the governor before they are arraigned in Cleveland police court May 16.
 Still unlocated were Mrs. Muriel Fish Darien and R. Dewitt Phil lips New York real estate broker.
 G. Leroy Kemp, Mount Vernon N. Y., one of three indicated March 18, and who now faces five separate conspiracy charges, will be available for trial under his first indictment Willis said. Named with him earlier in the proceedings were Thomas N Cooke, Greenwich, and Samuel H Silberman, Stamford, both real es- tate brokers. Kemp was the sole appraiser for the highway depart ment in securing rights-of-way fol which the state paid $6,l00,000 Earlier indictments accused him oi conspiring to divide commissions o1 $86 1000 with Cooke and Sherman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-06
M'C0WANS WIN
 COURT DECISION
Mrs. Jane McGOwan Given S2.OOO-Her Husband
 Gets $50 Damages

In a decision handed down by Judge Miles r. McNiff in the court of common pleas today, Mrs. Jane McGoWan of Watertown Is awarded damages of $2,oOO and her husband, Walter McGowan is given damages of $50.
 The awards are for damages re- sulting from blasting which was done by the Town of Watertown on Cherry street, Watertown, April 23, 1887. The Town of Watertown was defendant in the civil actions, heard last week in the court of common pleas.
 Watertow1; Residents
 Mir. and Mrs. McGoWan are resi- dents of Cherry street, Watertown. Two other civil actions, by owners of property on Cherry street, have also been filed.
 Judge McNiff holds that the towns claim of immunity frori suit because they were in government tai operation was insufficient in this action. Attorney John F. McDon- ough appeared for the plaintiffs with Carmody and Thoms defending. Mrs. McGoWan was injured by the blasts, and MT. McGowan sued for damages to his house. Town work men were removing a tree trunk by use of dynamite when the in juries occurred.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-06
Only Two Witnesses at Session of Grand Jury
 This Morning HUNDREDS GATHER TO SEE EX-CONTROLLER MT. Leary May Be on Hand Saturday Should Jury
 Hold Over

Although more than 24 hours have passed since a subpoena was left at his home, former Controller Daniel J. Leary failed to ap- pear today as a witness be- fore Waterbury's Extraor- dinary Grand Jury. His counsel, Attorney Josiah Peck of Hartford voiced the opin- ion that he would not appear at the courthouse today.
 T don't know where he is, but I'm trying to locate him." was the comment Attorney Peck made when questioned regarding Leary's where abouts. Last night Attorney Peck voiced the opinion that MT. Leary might be In New York on busi- ness venture. similar to those which he takes on numerous occasions.
 Only Two Witnesses
 The only two witnesses of the day were Carl D. Olsen, former vice. president and treasurer of the Wa terbury Trust company Harry A. Hanigan, assistant secretary of the Diamond Ginger Ale company.
 Hundreds of spectators gathered on the corners of I,eavenworth street opposite the court house this morn ing in expectancy of seeing the former controller enter the building. But, like MT. Alcorn and the grand
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-06
CORKEY TO HELP
 PROSECUTION

Hartford, Conn.,, May 6 -CU.P)- Attorney General Charles J. Me- I.aughlin consented today to a re- quest of Fairfield States Attorney Lorin w. Willis that Assistant At torney General Richard Corkey as- sist in the prosecution Of the nine persons indicted in the Merritt Parkway disclosures.
 without his untiring and intelli- gent assistance Willis wrote, "I could not have succeeded in procur- ing and presenting to the grand fury the whole sordid tale of the Merritt Parkway"
 Corkey acted as special assistant to Willis in the investigation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-06
TEN HORSES IN CLASSIC DERBY FOR SATURDAY Slammed Lid on Entry Box at 1O:30 A. M. With
 Stagehand Missing FIGHTING FOX TO
 TAKE MATES PLACE Two to One Is Price Placed on COmrade of Sick
 Stagehand
BY HENRY McLEMORE United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Louisville, Ky, May 6. - (UP) - Ten horses were named today to go to the post tomorrow in the 64th run ming of the Kentucky Derby at historic Churchill Downs They slammed the lid on the entry box at 10:30 a. m. (C.S.T.), and the name ol Stagehand, Maxwell How ards Winter-Book favorite was not in it. The Stagecraft colt was running fever and coughing badly from a sore throat. Here is the field: Fighting Fox, The Chief, Bull LeN, Dauber, Menow, Lawrin, Cant Wait, Co-Sport, Elooto and Moun- tain Ridge. The price on Fighting Fox was 2-1. Trailing him were Bull Lea, Dauber. Lawrin, The Chief Msnow, Can't Wait, Elooto, Co-Sport ad Mountain Ridge in that order
 A crowd of 85,OOO will be screaming at them when they start their run shortly before twilight tomorrow. Il will be the biggest derby crowd Of all
 Streets Filled Up
 Downtown Louisville looked like a county seat town at carnival time today. Hotel prices scared. Taxis became scarce. Steaks were worth their weight in devalued gold. The streets were rivers of humanity, fec by tributaries of alleys, sidewalks Hobbies and front doors Of private houses.
 Governors were thicker than mint juleps. State Senators marched Ill platoons. Hollywood had so many
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-06
NEW STATE DEPT
 MAY BE CREATED
Twenty=one Boards Slated to Be Combined Into
 One Central Dept.

Hartford, Conn, May 6 - CUP) -Connecticut's legislative council, preparing & vast governmental re- organization program for submission to the general assembly, soon will consider creation of a new state de- partment of professional and voca- tional licensing, 1t was learned to- day.
 Under the proposal. q state boards, while retaining their licens- ing and examining functions, would be unified into single division of the state government, which would operate like any other department
 The department would be headed by an executive secretary. appoint ed by the governor with consent of the senate. His term would be for four years. The new department would be placed under the state budget and allotment system now in effect.
 Boards Affected
 The boards which would be affect- ed by passage of this legislation in- clude those licensing doctors, den- lists, optometrists, pharmacists, nurses, embalmers. barbers. cosmeti- clans, architects, accountants, en-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-06

June Is. The charter. he said, pro- vided that the money be deposited ill local banks.
 Now the controller holds that the local banks can accept only 30 per cent of their total assets and that the city's approximate $l,80o,0 ,0OO must be apportioned elsewhere. He suggested sending some of 1t to the Hartford Connecticut Trust Con- pany, which, of course, is in the state but not, as the controller formerly had found necessary by charter, 8 Waterbury depository.
 May Return Some of It
 So, after much harranguing by the commissioners and comment on the controllers embroglio concerning what to do with all the money. 1t was decided that MT. Rowland should try to return a large sum to the Bank of Manha tan Company in anticipation of the payment due in June on the loan made in an- ticipation of tax receipts. Which somehow or other, seemed to the commissioners round the mul- berry bush procedure" in big financing.
 Controversy developed between Commissioners John H. Goss and Harley w. Tripp over whether the Hartford bank would take the money, with the controller in the middle, so to speak.
 q know the Hartford-Connec cut won't take it." Commissioner Goss remarked. "They are refusing to take state funds"
 Commissioner Tripp thought the bank would take 1t.
 Mayor Makes Remark
 Mayor Frank Hayes remarked that the state had had to rent safety deposit boxes last year for It's cash because, as the commissioners brought out, there is no profit n handling such money for the banks.
 Executive Secretary Thomas P. Kelly pointed to the charter proVS- ion which was the original cause
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-06
CANADIAN IS
 HELD BY JAPAN

Ottawa, Ont, May 6 -- (U.Po - The external affairs department to- day awaited information from the Canadian Legation at Tokio regard ing the detention of oJseph Gilbert son. Canadian sailor, at Osaki on suspicion of espionage.
 Gilbertson, an enginner aboard the Scottish steamer Heathcote, was reported arrested in April for al- legedly having in his possession snapshots of Japanese battleships anchored in Osaki habor.
 Official complaint has been lodged with the Japanese government, ex- ternal affairs department spokes- men said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-06
Sixty Thousand 7ur1,
 Out h Italian Parade
Marched in Rome to Honor HitIer-SecOnd of Three Gigantic Displays to Impress Nazis With
 Italian Strength
BY STEWART BROWN United Press Staff COrrespOndent)

Rome, May 6.-(UP)-Sixty thou sand men and boys of the Italian army and the Fascist party marched along the Via Triumphalis today in honor of Fuehrer Adolf Hitler of Germany, partner in the RomeBer- lin axis.
 It was the second of three gi- gantic displays of the revivified Italian fighting services, staged to impress to the greatest possible de- gree the colleague and guest of Premier Benito Mussolini-perhaps to remind him that these men and eight millions more stand on the Italian side of the Brenner Pass.
 The first display was given yes terday a review of more than 200 Italian warships. The third will come tomorrow, with demonstra- ton by 300 war planes which will drop live bombs and fire their ma chine guns at dummy targets.
 Legions of Caesars
 The 60,O0O men and boys Of to- days parade, the pick of the army,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-06

Japanese military might. Gates of the ancient city, Japan's provisional capital for the area were closed and artillery fire rattled the win doWs of Peiping houses.
 Far to the south, where Japanese front lines had spread too far. the opposing troops were locked in a battle for control of the Grand Canal trenches where the Japanese offensive was halted. The invaders were seeking to capture Suchow-Fu, key to the Lung-Hai railroad, by series of encircling and flanking movements intended to find a weak spot in the Chinese lines. Fighting was reported bitter but indecisive. The seriousness of the situation from the Japanese viewpoint was indicated by reports that Emperor Hirohito had sent his brother, Prince Chichibu, to China to bolster Japa- reSe morale.
 Japan Holds It Now
 Shanghai, May - (UP) - The Chinese Communist army under General Gnu Teh, Red Napoleon" | of the Far East, was reported ready today to attack Peiping, seat of the North China Japanese provisional regime which Japan conquered g little less than year ago.
 Half the eity's gates were closed and Japanese machine grinners pa trolled atop it's walls as the Com munists, now the eighth route army. maneuvered into position to attack. Gnu Teh whose entire life has been devoted to the sword first against the MachuS. then the Chi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-06
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. May 6-UP)--Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through May 4th, compared With a year ago; This Year Expenses Last Year $6,454,766,S ,S27S0 $6,363, ,41S,536.s7
 Receipts $5,1ST,264,105.s7 s4,142.5s6,773.72
 Gross Deficit $1,267512,721.93 $2,220,s21.7S3.15
 Net Deficit sl,2o9, ,4OO,471.ss s2,12s,ss216S.15
 Cash Balance s2,SO9,612,21O.77 sl,6S3,762, ,436.ss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-06
Subpoena Left Al His Home But Expected Witness Is
 Belieued Absent From City
City Has More Money
 Than 1t Can Care For
Controller Rowland Can Find No Place to Put It; Local Banks Can Take Only So Much-Problem
 Puzzles Finance Board

Waterbury has much money that it has become problem Controller Sherwood L. Rowland to find place to put it. he told the Board of Finance yesterday at the regular May meeting which lasted from until 730 o'clock
 Seems when Controller Rowland took office he yanked back to Waterbury large left deposit at the Bank of Manhattan Company New York, the firm underwriting the 5OO in anticipation of tax receipts payable