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Thomas Banbury, city wharfinger had received his commission as cap tain in the Quartermaster Corps and was to leave for the south on one of the first steamers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-15
John {. Le1uis mteruenes
 m Bitter Fractional Fight

doubt that he wants peace restored at once.
 Although he insisted that he has not yet decided to intervene, Lewis made an initial attempt to settle the dispute. He tried unsuccessfully to get Martin to come to Wash ington for joint conference with the local union leaders today. Mar tin could not be reached and the members of the peace delegation went home. Lewis said that the committee had told him Tt is the overwhelming sentiment of the peo- pie they represent that the con- tinued unrest in the union repre- sents quarrel among the paid officers of the union rather than differences among the half million members of that organization"
 They suggest that 1t is a rather astounding situation" he continued "The members live in amity and harmony while the officers put in their time in cavilling and picker ing.
 They have requested the official intervention of the CIO to sec whether peace can be restored and conditions stabilized within the union so Chat the officers can de- vote their time to their legitimate duties rather than plotting the political destruction of each other"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-15
BY WILLIAM II. LAWRENCE United Press Staff Correspondent

Washington, July 15.-CUP)-- John l.. Lewis was expected today to intervene at once in a bitter fac tional fight threatening to disrupt one of the Committee for Industrial Organizations largest unions-thc United Automobile Workers Of America. After comforting for four hours with l3 presidents of locals in five Michigan and Ohio cities. Lewis said he had been assured that "the members of the U. A. w. A. will be inclined to follow any course that might be suggested by the O.. I. O." and made it plain that he did not approve of U. A. W. A. President Homer Martins purge" of his opposition.
 The delegation, which claimed to represent more than 5000 workers at Detroit. Cleveland, Toledo, Sagi- nav, Mich, and Bay City, Mich, had asked Lewis help in obtaining immediate reinstatement of sus- pended Vice Presidents Walter N. Wells. Richard T. Frankensteen. Wyndham Mortimer and Ed Hall, and expelled Secretary Treasurer George F. Adde's. After meeting the delegation. Lewis made his first public statement about the union row. His sarcastic remarks left no
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-15
Italian Je1Us Begin To Fear On 7en-Point Racial Creed
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was prepared and published in an effort to popularize the idea of an Italian" race and that Premier Benito MuSsolini wanted the race idea emphasized. It was pointed out that the Italian credo differed considerably from the German Nazi one in that it was based on purely Biological arguments and gave no consideration to religious and phil osophical factors.
 Fascists said that even if Jews as -Aryans" were excluded from an officially proclaimed Italian" race 1t would not mean that Ital- ians intended to persecute Jews. They cited the fact that Jews oc- cupy important positions in national life, and even in the fascist party itself. There was general belief that for one thing the government in- tended to keep a closer watch on the inflow of foreign Jews, who have been coming to Italy In great numbers from Germany. Austria and Hungary. Just how many for cign Jews have sought refuge ir Italy in recent months and years was net known. But their inflltra- ton caused considerable irritation to the country's small but vocal anti-Jewish groups.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-15
SALLY CLARK TO
 BECOME SINGER

Boston, July 15.-(UP)-Sally Clark. Is, sister-in-law of John Roosevelt, will mack her debut as a professional singer at the Ritz Carlton Hotel Roof Garden next Thursday.
 MT. Franklin D. Roosevelt and other members of the nations first family" have been invited, but it appeared likely that only her broth in-law and sister, MT. and Mrs. John Roosevelt, will be able to at tend. Sally was maid of honor at their wedding last month.
 Accompanied by Jack Marshard's orchestra, she will sing ""Tisket, Tasket," Joseph. Joseph" and Say ing Myself For You" After complet- ing the summer at the Ritz roof, she hopes to sing in New York.
 Her mother, Mrs. F. Haven Clark, has approved a professional career for Sally.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-15
tricken at Headquarters By Heart Attack He Was Rushed to Hospital
HE'D INSIDE HOUR l AFTER HIS ENTRANCE
ttack Came at } O'Clock This Morning While in
 Charge of Station

Captain Frank Cutting, Fght officer-in-charge at Plice headquarters, died at r. Mary's hospital at 3
 clock this morning, an bur after he had been
 ricken with a heart attack hile on duty at headquart- IS. He was placed in an kygen tent, after being Fshed to the hospital, but he lew steadily weaker. Dr.
 E. Fitzpatrick was summoned len Captain Cutting was stricken,
 d ordered him to the hospital at Ice. The officer had resumed E duties only a few weeks ago, ker a lengthy illness. The funeral
 be held Monday from the home, \ Wall street. Full departmental nors will be paid by police.
 u Joined Force In 1903
 Csptain Cutting was named to the bernumerary force February 23, 43, and appointed a patrolman qril 3, 1907. He was promoted to a 1g1antcy March 6, 1918, and ad- dhced to the rank of captain De- lhber 1, 1921. He had been night 1bervisor for the past 12 years. With an unblemished record Cap sn Cutting was known as one of D most efficient policemen in the oartnent. AS night officer-in- (Continued on Page 4)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-15
] aOMER LEWIS IS
 ] DEAD OF WOUNDS
bund in Southbury Barn Yesterday as State Po-
 lice Hunted Him

nHomer Lewis, 30, colored, who I Is found wounded yesterday in a
 uthbury barn after state police 2 d hunted him as the alleged as- sStlant of colored woman, died at !hter"ury hospital today. Lewis lot himself yesterday morning Jout 6 o'clock, the bullet entering ' right ear and lodging in his ack.
 Edna Johnson, 23, colored, who Is wounded by shots allegedly ' cd by Lewis, is patient at the 1W Haven hospital. Her condi- ln is fair.
 Irhe two were both employed at E Old Hundred inn, Southbury. lwis allegedly fired two shots at Ie girl Tuesday night, one enter
 E her face, the other striking her lck.
 State police began an immedia te brch for Lewis but could find no bee of him. Yesterday morning, Es. Josie McAllister found Lewis Ing wounded in her barn. He hs brought to the local hospital. iDr. Samuel Green of Southbury bd Lewis told him he fired at the Fl because she had threatened m. Lewis hid in the barn lednesday while searchers were Eking him in the woods nearby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-15
SIX MEET DEATH
 WITH VIOLENCE
That Was Fatality Toll in State Thursday-Only
 Two Laid 10 Autos
(By United Press)

Violent deaths claimed the lives of six persons in Connecticut Thursday.
 Peter T. Rockville, 50, Norwich, was killed in an automobile acci- dent near his home.
 Thomas Gee, 80, Holyoke, Mass. committed suicide by hanging at his daughters Wolcott home, the medical examiner said.
 Mylon Stafford, 80, Wethersfield, died at Hartford hospital from ef- fleets of poison tablets he swal- lowed. The death was listed as suicide.
 Three-year-old Richard Pragano, New Haven, was drowned in the Quinnipiac river when he fell in to the water while playing.
 Jam R. Brown 67, Danbury, com mitted suicide by drowning in a pond near his home, police said.
 Edith Xrivda, 22, New Haven, was killed when she jumped from moving automobile at Milford, her two male companions otld police. An investigation was being made.
 The body of Ernest Ficera, g, Stamford, who was drowned Sum day, was recovered from Long Is- land Sound.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-15
BARTOLINI HAS
 REGAINED HOPE

Boston. July 15-(UP)-Reprieved untily August 30 by Governor Hur- ley and the executive council, Os- car Bartolini, 54, Quincy chef, today pinned hope of escaping the electric chair on new evidence being inves- tigated by his counsel.
 Defense Attorney George B.. Lourie said that new information has been brought to his attention from at least four separate, inde- pendent, disinterested sources"
 Bartolini has been sentenced to die for the murder of Mrs. Grayce Asquith, Weymouth widow, in Sep tember, l936.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-15
MORE MEN ON
 LIST OF JURORS
8l Have Been Selected to Serve in COurt-Only
 Fifteen Women

Women jurors who have been named for service next year in the superior and common pleas courts will be far outnumbered by the men selected, at least insofar as the Waterbury district is concerned. Waterbury, with a jury eligibility of 96, is graced with only Is women jurors, as against 81 men.
 It was learned yesterday that fifteen of the 96 Waterbury jurors during the Sept. 1, 1888 Sept. l. 1899 court year will be women. h. formation on the number of women called as jurors from the other ci- ties and towns in New Haven coun- ty is as yet unavailable,
 Why Men PreeddioSm1nate ''l'''''-''
 Undoubtedly the jury commits sioners, in selecting large major ity of men, considered the fact that this will be the first year in which women will see jury service. The jury commissioners are Alfred N. Wheeler of New Haven, Frank A.. Waters of Middlebury and David A. Clark of Milford. They are assist ed by the clerks of the superior courts, William A. Bree of New Ha- ven and George H. Freeman of Waterbury.
 Within a week, the complete list of New Haven County jurors will be available, 1t was learned today. The 27 cities and towns in New Haven county will be represented by total of 984 jurors. Of this number the women jurors are ex-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-15
Both Are Attorneys and Selected Jury Trial in
 Hearing of Charges
FIRST ACTION THEY
 HAVE TAKEN IN CASE
Williamson Is Member of Republican State Gen.
 tral Committee

Attorney Charles E. Will liamson of Darien and Attor- ney Edward G. Levy of New Haven, two of the 27 men charged with conspiracy to defraud the City of Water bury, appeared by surprise in Superior Court today and pleaded not guilty to the charges as preferred by Special Prosecutor Hugh M. Alcorn and the Waterbury Extraordinary Grand Jury. Both selected jury trial. Judge Ernest A. Inglis, after hearing argu- ments and accepting briefs on de- murrers of IS of the 27 defendants. set next Thursday, July 2l, at 10 a. m. as the time for arraignment of the remaining "A accused who have been arrested.
 This mornings argument on the demurrers was uneventful, with the exception of lively oral battle between Special Prosecutor Alcorn and Attorney John H. Cassidy, counsel for Donate Pietroria, Carl Olsen and three other defendants.
 Free on $l0,000 Bonds
 Williamson and Levy, both free in bonds of $10,000, are two of the. four men who had previously taken no action in defense against the charges preferred by MT. Alcorn. Williamson, a member of the Re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-15
WOMAN HURT AS
 BUS HITS TRUCK

West Falmouth. Me, July IS. - (UP) - Miss Margaret Columbo of Cleveland, Ohio, suffered broken leg and IA other passengers were shaken early today when Portland to-Bangor bus was in collision with a highway truck.
 The bus was swerved off the road by the collision, Miss Columbo's leg buckled when she was thrown to the floor. She was taken to Portland hospital and the other l4 passengers were transferred to an- other bus.
 The bus driver, J. F. McPherson of Bangor, told his employers, the Maine Central Transportation Com pany, he was unable to avoid the trucks semi-trailer, which sWerved into his path. He was cut and bruised slightly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-15
Was Here Yesterday to Confer With Chairman
 Smith, Sen. Maloney
CHAIRMAN SMITH IS
 ALSO MUCH ASSURED
Senator Lonergan Is Be. lieved Best Vote Getter
 of All Prospectives

Here for a conference with Democratic State Chairman J. Francis Smith and Sena- tor Francis T. Maloney, Sen ator Augustine Lonergan, seeking renomination this fall, told The Democrat last night that he has confidence he will obtain renomination. Immediately t h CT eaft e r, Chairman Smith, speaking for himself and for Senator Maloney remarked that he is sym pathetic toward the candidacy of Senator Lonergan for the renomina- tion."
 Chairman Smith reiterated his statement to The Democrat about two months ago which was to the effect that there is no reason to doubt that Senator Lonergan will be renominated and reelected"
 Sentiment Changes
 Party leaders in the state have been unwilling to commit themselves to public support of the senior sen- ator up until now, sentiment ap- parently being that Senator Loner- gan has not made any aggressive move toward starting his campaign. This was changed today, obviously, and Sanator T.0narpan stood iY Q preferred position with only a coterie of HOO per cent" New Dealers, ye, to be accredited by the administra- tion, agitating for New Deal support of their candidates.
 Kopplemann, McNeil
 Leading this group is Representa- tive Herman Kopplemann. of Hart- ford, hut word from Washington to- day is to the effect that the Hart ford congressman Is not credited
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-15
By STEWART BROWN
United Press Staff Correspondent,


 Rome, July 15.-(UP)-Italian Jews feared today that Italy was at the point of embarking on rocial program which would exclude them from membership in the Italian race" and deny them privileges ac- corded to pure" Italians. Jews were not alone in giving this inter pretation to l0-point racial creed prepared by a group of university professors working under the aus pices of the ministry of popular culture and published In the author itative newspaper. Giornale D' Italia. But while Jews were anxious over their future, observers gener- ally were interested in the reasons for publication Of the credo at this particular moment. They were baf- fled, and government officials gave no explanation
 Jewish quarters were inclined to believe that the credo fore-shadow- cd the offlc!rl adoption of racial program which would tend to in- crease restrictions against Jews. They did not believe that Italy would go so far as Germany has, however. Some fascists advanced the theory privately that the crNio
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-15
PEOPLE MAY BUY
 CLOSED MILLS

Palmer, Mass, July IS. (UP)- With $l0,000 subscribed in less than 10 minutes last night, townsfolk campaign today for another $40,000 to buy the closed Palmer Mills.
 The mills, owned by Bernard Goldflne and V. 0. Bruce Wetmore of Boston, formerly manufactured woolen goods.
 The initial $l0000 was contributed by 2075 citizens at mass meeting last night. Major Frederick J. Hill man reported that New Jersey manufacturer has indicated that he will rent four-fifth of the vacant plant. and plans were made to seek other industries for the remaining floor space.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-15
Hughes, His Cre1u Are Giuen Roman Triumph
New York City Outdoes Itself in Its Royal Welcome to RoundWorld Aviators-Hughes Pays Tribute
 to Wiley Post
BY HARRY FERGUSON United Press Staff Correspondent

tUnIted freSS Stafr COrreSpOndent)
 New York, July IS. (UP) - The nations largest city paid the homage os Roman triumph today to Howard Hughes and his crew who flew around the earth in three days, 19 hours, IA minutes and 10 seconds. Refreshed by nights rest, the five flyers were routed lfrom their apartments for a tumultous par ade up lower Broadway's canyon to the City Hall, through a storm of flying paper scraps and ticker tape, shrieking sirens and deafening cheers - the traditional welcome of heroes. Hughes, the young master of $38,000,000, a gangling, speed champion and erstWhile movie pro- ducer, seemed amazed and had been made timid by the acclaim. He had been embarrassed by the crowd of 30,000 which swarmed over Floyd Bennett Field when he landed at 2:34.10 D. m. yesterday and had retired alone to hotel, apart from his four flight companions.
 Misses Girl Friend
 Before retiring, h, had slipped away in taxicab and tried to reach the town home of his girl friend, Katharine Hepburn, the beautiful. red-haired movie actress, without being noticed. But a crowd was in front of the house and Hughes mo- toned his driver on without stop ping. He proceeded then to his hotel looking rather glum, hand some young man with great for tune and great fame, denied the one thing he wanted-privacy.
 Miss Hepburn, whose engagement to him has been often reported and denied, had telephoned the airport four minutes before he landed and left her telephone number. The
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-15
TWENTY JAPAN
 B0MBERS LOST
Started Out to Hit HankOw But Never Reached
 Objective
BY ROBERT BELLAIRE United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Shanghai, July 15-(UP)-Twenty Japanese bombers started out foi Hankow today but never reached their objective and reports indicated they might have been defeated by China's rejuvenated air force.
 The Japanese planes attempted to raid Hankow, the provisional capital, at noon when thousands of civilians were in the streets in another of & series in which they were blasting a way for their troops. Advancing on the Wu-Han district Wuchang, Hankow and Hangying the military heart of China.
 Although Japanese spokesmen claimed that little was left of China's air force, 1t appeared that Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek's planes were causing the Japanese considerable trouble In their drive up the Yangtse river toward the capital.
 Only One Phase
 According to Japanese reports, the raids on Hankow were only one phase of widespread, successful bombing of Chinese military con- centrations. The Chinese reported, however, that their planes, equally active, had bombed numerous Japanese warships and troop con- centrations in the vicinity of Kiu- kiang, 135 miles below HankoW on the Yangtse river.
 Both sides indicated that the in the vicinity of Kiukiang one of the key points in the defense of Hankow, was bitter. It appeared that the Chinese were holding their own and throwing back every Japanese attack.
 Despite Japanese claims that most of China's first line airplanes had been destroyed two weeks ago in raid on Nanchang, the Chinese as- serted that their operations were partly responsible for halting the Japanese drive up the Yangtse.
 Spokesmen for the Chinese air force said Chinese airplanes had slowed Japanese troop landings. They said that during the last two weeks in the Wu-Han district, Chinese airplanes and artillery units sank 2l warships and dis abled 19, including light cruisers, destroyers, minesweepers and one aircraft carrier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-15
CONG. PHILLIPS
 HAD SHORT SCRAP
Harold Skidd of NOrwalk Is Opponent-Weight of
 Skidd 220, Phillips l5O

Westport, Conn.,, July 15-(UP)- Congressman Alfred N. Philips, Jr., admitted today he had engaged in 8 fist fight with Harold Skidd, for mer Norwalk Democratic town chairman, at the exclusive Longshore Country club grill room last night but "it wasn't worth paying quar- ter to see." The encounter occurred at a testimonial dinner to Governor Wilbur l.. Cross and, according to Phillips, was the result of couple of brandies and sodas."
 "The fight" said the congressman in a post-battle statement, didn't last very long. We had 1t back and forth for a while and then they hopped on us. Before I knew they had us apart and I lost sight of Skidd. It was & real old-time Dem- ocratic affair and good time was had by all. About 40 people were in the grill room at the time and witnessed the thing. It was all over so fast, 1t wasn't worth paying & quarter to see."
 Skidd could not be reached im- mediately for his version of the af- fair. The weights as reported by Phillips were: Phillips, l50; Skidd. about 220.
 No Accurate Version
 An accurate version of the affair was difficult to obtain. Phillips re- fused to amplify his brandy and soda" reason, adding: That's all I'd rather say about It."
 One story said call for police was dispatched.
 More than 500 persons were at the club. honoring Governor Cross
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-15
OLYMPIC GAMES
 ARE GOING AHEAD
Japan Is Officially Out of RaCe-Finland Seems
 to Be Best Bet
By II. o. THOMPSON
United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Tokyo, July 15--UP)-Japan off, cially gave up the 1940 international Olympic games today. The imperial cabinet decided that the war in China had cost too much in men and money to permit expenditures for athletic events. Officials of the Japanese Olympics committee re- luctantly drafted formal notice of cancellation which will be delivered to the International Olympics con- gross. It had been impressed upon them that prosecution of the war against China was of vital necessity and that 1t might endure two years longer when western athletes would be invading the Far East if the games were held here. There also was a hint that conservative Japan csc had felt that Japan was not ready to play host to the westerners who might contaminate Japanese customs. It was a question of leave Japan to her own ends," with this element.
 They Will Be Held
 But the Olympics will be held in l940 just the same. Olympic officials in all parts of the world expressed a determination to hold them de- spite wars in China and Spain and
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-15
R. GOLDBERG OF
 BROOKLINE DIES

Brookline, Mass, July 15-(UP)-
 Isaac Goldberg, 51, author and |ilosopher, died yesterday of 6 Iart attack.
 Born in Boston, he graduated bm Harvard and became an au- brity on American litera- fe. He wrote several biographies, Eluding the lives of George Gersh- h, H. l.. Mencken, Havelock Ellis Id the English composers, Gilbert Id Sullivan. His last work. "The |onder of Words" will be published Isthumously.
 lilo leaves a wife.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-15

question of law involved. By sub- hitting the stipulation of facts, the necessity of introducing witnesses into court was avoided.
 Confer Two Days
 During the past two days, Mir. AL corn and Attorney McDonough have been conferring lengthily on the question of which facts could be agreed on in the stipulation. That the decision of Judge Inglis will be appealed to the Supreme Court of Errors is a certainty. The ap- peal would not abate the proceed ings in the criminal portion of the grand jury case, for the quo war ranto is 8 civil matter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-15
W Williamson, Levy Enter Pleas Of Not Guilty
Stipulation Made h Quo Warranto
Special Prosecutor Alcorn Attorney Thomas F. Nc DOnough, Counsel for Thomas P Kelly, Sub.
 mitted Facts on Merits of Case

The quo warranto proceedings of Alderman Thomas P Kelly attacking the appointment of Hugh M. Acorn special prosecutor in the local administration nvestiato went into the final phase of their Superior Court procedure today Special Prosecutor Acorn and Attorney Thomas F. McDonough counsel for Kelly submitted to Judge Ernest case Judge Inglis has already upheld Alcoru in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-15
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, July 15-(UP)-Gov ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through July l3, compared with year ago: This Year Expenses Last Yenr $40l,26O,252.60 $379,740.l87.3l
 Receipts S13O,253.44s.73 $197.s19,46S.26
 Gross Deficit s27o.996, ,sos.s7 sls1.s2O,7loo5
 Net Deficit $27o,s59.4o3.s7 ls1.902.719.o5 $2.O39.977,163.OO s2,4s6.bs4.7ob. .7s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-15
The Weather

Fair, Cool Tonight;
 Cloudy on Saturday Full Weather Report Page 3
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