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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
GOV. CROSS ASKS
 DAYS OF PRAYER
Urges That Saturday, Sum- day be Set Aside to
 Pray For Victims

Hartford, Nov. 17-(UP)-Gover- nor Wilbur L. Cross today urged that Saturday and Sunday be ob- served by the people as days Of prayer to "seek divine interceSsion for all who are victims of intolerable oppression" in Germany. The execu- tive is president of the American guild for German cultural freedom, which has as its objective the en- couragement of German writers, art ists, composers and musicians who are now in exile to contribute to a free German culture outside the reich" and ito strengthen free cul- tural life of Germans outside the reich" "H
 In a prepared statement, Governor Cross said: "The recent government tai attacks in Europe against racial and religious groups have shocked beyond words the people of this state and nation. At such time our hearts go out to those who suf- fer and are prosecuted. I urge that in our places of worship on the coming Saturday and Sunday, No- vember 20, we who are free seek divine interceSSion for all who are victims of; intolerable oppression. ?
 The governor was named head of the guild on April 21, 1887 and several months ago ofiiciated at a testimonial for Thomas Mann, ex- lied German author.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
CHARLES |. DOTY STILL A MYSTERY
Hastings, N Y. Man Who Came Here Yesterday
 By Mistake

The connection of Charles L. Doty, 31 Buena Vista Drive, Hastings, New York, as a possible witness in the Waterbury conspiracy trial which opens here November 29 remained g mystery today with Special Prose- cutor Hugh M. Alcorn declining to offer any explanation or comment
 ''I'd prefer not to make any com ment about MT. Doty,p said the pros ecutor. "We're all ready to go ahead --all prepared for trial" he con- tinued. 7s'
 Game By Mistake
 Mir. Doty, whose business occupa- tion is not definitely established and whose connection to the trial cannot be learned, came l,ere yes- terday by mistake. He had been summoned for appearance yester- day in the General Sessions court at New York before Justice Morris Koenig to show cause why he should not be a witness in the conspiracy trial. This is normal procedure in the subpoena of witnesses from New York to Connecticut.
 May Be More Surprises
 Surprise witnesses other than MT. Doty may have also been called yes- terday to General Sessions court in New York, but no information per- taining' to such procedure could be obtained. Whether MT. Doty will be an important witness is as equally puzzling.
 MT. Alcorn'S statement today that he is all prenared for the trial would indicate that other witnesses have been lined up and are ready to be called.
 Alcorn Suggestions
 At many times during arguments on preliminary motions in connec- tion with the conspiracy cases, MT. Alcorn has suggested that he was preparing several surprises no men, ton of which were contained in the grand jury's report or the bench warrant.
 In line with this, there is every reason to believe that several sur prise witnesses, including many from out of the state, will be called to testify.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
DIES, HAGUE ARE
 KISSED BY CIO
House Committee Chair man, Mayor of Jersey City Much Disliked

Pittsburg, Nov. 17-(UP)-The names of Rep. Martin Dies, D., Tex, chairman of the house committee investigating un-American activities, and Mayor Frank Hague of Jersey City, N. J., were booed and hissed by delegates to the first convention of the Congress of Industrial Or- ganizations today. The incident oc- cured as the convention shouted its approval of resolutions demanding legislation against strike breaking, a ban on child labor, establishment of permanent congressional com- mittee to investigate violations of civil liberties and other reforms af- fecting labor. A resolution calling on the federal government to deny financial aid to all states in which workers rights are violated was adopted after w. J. Carney, CIO regional director of New Jersey, att tackled Hague as a dictator"
 They Were Harrassed
 He charged that New Jersey police under Hague's direction fol- lowed CIO organizers from factory to factory and harrassed them. The police do not beat up our men, or we'd get more public sympathy" he said. "If we do not cooperate to stop the HagueS, their. rule will spread to other states. We must do all we can to end the reign of this Charley McCarthv' to Gov. Harry Moore" J. E. Crossland, chairman of the CIO Industrial Union Coun- cil of Texas, told the delegates that Texas is ashamed" of Dies and apologies for this man." The mention of Dies" name brought misses, boos and yellS of derision.
 Dies Is Scored
 we elected his man in Texas be- cause he looked young, virile and we
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
Three Of 10000 Claimants For Fortune Are In Jail

Philadelphia, Nov. 17-(UP)- Three of the 10000 claimants to the $2O O,O0O, ,OOO Garrett Snuff fortune were jailed today under bonds to- taling $35, 1000, charged with con- spiracy. They were Isaac Newton Shaeefer, Newark D., a wall paper dealer: Mrs. Grace L. Shaeffer, 54, and Mary E. Suter. The arrests were ordered by Thomas A. Min nick, deputy attorney general who represents the state at hearings at which the many claimants have been appearing for q year. Minnick challenges each claim. If he is able to disprove them all, the state gets the fortune by escheat.
 The money was left by Mrs. Hen- rietta E. Garrett, widow of the snuff manufactures, who died in- teState. Her maiden name was Shaeffer and her family came from Germany, where many of tho claim antsA are.
 Minnick ordered the arrests after Alfred Cohn. 3s an exiled German
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
SEVEN VIOLENT
 DEATHS IN CONN.
That Was Toll of Victims Yesterday-FOur Were
 Auto Victims
BY UNITED PRESSl

Violent deaths claimed the lives of seven persons in Connecticut Wed- IleSday. Four persons died of injuries suffered in automobile accidents, one committed suicide, another died in a fall, and man succumbed to burns.
 Miss Emily Hughes, 68, Westport, died of injuries suffered when the car in which she was riding struck 8 tree.
 Raymond Townsend. 37, Hartford, died of injuries suffered earlier in the week when struck by hit-run driver.
 Malcolm Johnson, 65, New Haven, was killed last night when struck by a car while crossing a street. Kenneth Dorman, Salem, Mass, was held as the driver of the ma chine.
 August Johnson, 46, Hartford, died If injuries suffered in Windsor automobile accident.
 John Welch, 80, New Haven, suf- fered fatal injuries when he fell down Q flight of stairs at his home.
 Anthony Biral, 69, New Haven. committed suicide by hanging at his home. He was to be tried soon in city court on a statutory charge.
 Douglas Fowler. 55. Bronxville. N. F., suffered fatal burns in show CT at the home of Rev. William H. McCance, Waterbury. Fowler ap- parently tainted in the shower. striking the hot water handle as he fell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
Newspaper Suea
 Raps Lindbergh

Worcester, Mass, Nov. 17- (UP)-A front-page editorial criticizing Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh greeted the 60,O00 subscribers of Svea, 41-year-old Swedish language weekly news paper, today.
 'It is said that the Maxi au- thorities are exerting all their influence to secure for Colonel Lindbergh and his family a roof over their heads even if that roof must be one of those from under which during the past weeks German Jews have fled in terror and anguish" the editorial read.
 'Tf Colonel LindbergIl may have chosen to cast his lot with Hitler in Germany, may he know that America will no longer stand behind him; nor will Sweden. Colonel Lindbergh, as an American and as an American of Swedish descent, should not choose to associate himself with . nation for which neither the land of his birth nor the land of his ancestry has at the present time any, thing but detestati0n.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
LEWISTON MAYOR
 IN BAD TROUBLE

Lewiston, Me, Nov. 17-CUP)- Mayor Donat J. LevesQue, 52, will go on trial Monday on charge of ac- cepting a $200 bribe.
 Indicted yesterday by the Andres coggin county grand jury for al- legged misconduct as mayor of Maine's second largest city, Levesque was arraigned immediately. He pleaded not guilty and was released in $5,000 bail.
 The indictment charged specifical- ly that Levesque accepted $200 from Dr. Victor A. Caron, 8 dentist, for his vote for the latter's twin brother, Dr. Frederick J. Caroll, as city health officer.
 Two aldermen and a former alder man already are serving 11-month jail sentences after pleading guilty to accepting bribes from the dentist who turned states evidence and was released.
 Another associate of the mayor former Welfare Oficer Joseph o Bussiere, has been jailed for nlis. conduct of that department.
 The five indictments returned yes terday also included one againsi County Commissioner Gedeon Val. lee, charging him with soliciting bribe. N
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
LOYALETS ARE
 ALL CLEANED UP

Hendaye. Franco-Spanish From tier, Nov. 17--(UPl-With the 400 square mile pocket along the west bank of the Ebro cleared of all Loy- alists, Generalissimo Francisco Franco was expected today to re- slime his drive on Valencia.
 Franco was rewarded by four months Of persistent assaults with a moral victory because strategical- ly neither army had anything to gain by holding the arc from Fayton to Chcrta from which the Loyalists retreated yesterday.
 However, he halted his drive on Sagunto and Valencia and spent 10000 casualties to regain the Ebro pocket for purely moral advantages.
 Further north the Loyalists con- tinued to hold a narrow strip, bare ly mile wide on the west bank of the Rio Eeere between Frage and Lerida despite severe Nationalist attacks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
RIDDLED OWN
 AUTO FOR DEER

Petoskey, Mich, Nov. 17.-UP). = The deer hunter refused, to give his name but this was his story:
 T parked my car in ravine and threw. a deep skin over the radia- tor to keep out the cold. tramped throug' the valley for an hour be- fore I saw a buck.
 T raised Ny rife, took careful aim. fired end scored 8 direct hit. I raced up to claim the kill but in- stead of buck I found my own car with the radiator full of bullet holeS."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
MRS. CARROLL IS
 FREED OF CHARGE

Auburn, Me, Nov. 17-(UP)-Mrs. Viola Carroll Penney had escaped trial on a husband-slaying charge today because of insufficient eyi- dence.
 Superior Judge William H. Fisher approved motion by county Att torney Frank T. Powers to mol pross the indictment. Powers said tho state lacked evidence to prosecute the case.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
CHINESE CLOSE
 IN UPON CANTON

Hongfi Kong, Nov. 17-CUP)- Unconfirmed Chinese reports said today that Chinese columns were closing in on Canton after Shatter- ing the outer Japanese defenses. Chinese sources said their troops were preparing to storm the bat tered commercial center of South ern China, which the Japanese cap- tured almost without resistance. They said that the main Japanese forces had retreated toward Can ton from various directions and were awaiting achievements to de- fend the city. < Chinese columns, they said, had mOpped up the remnants of the Japanese defense at Fatshan, 10 miles south of Canton and had reached Shekwaitong, the eastern terminus of the Canton Samshui railway on the south bank of the Pearl river.
 Meanwhile another Chinese col- umn moved along the Hankow railway line and reached Slipping, seven miles from Canton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
AMBASSADOR KENNEDY PLAN MUCH FAVORED America, Britain May Start
 Most ProdigiOus Mass
 Emigration PLAN WOULD COST SUM OF SI5O, 100000 Britain to Provide Land in Her COlOnies-America to Raise Finances
BY WALLACE CARROLL United Press Staff CorrespOndent)

Limited Press Staff COrespOndent)
 London, November IF. UP) = Great Britain and the United States neared agreement today on a plan to ransom German Jews and reSettle them in what would be the most prodigious mass emigration in history. The plan, initiated by American Ambassador Joseph Kennedy and which would cost approximately $50, ,000. 900, was expected to be sub- mitted to five power directorate of the Inter-G Governmental Jew Com- mittee.
 In its esesnce, the plan calls for Great Britain to provide land in her colonies, while Jewish and other private organizations of the United States raise money to finance their settlement.
 France and other colonial powers, as well as South American nations, might also be asked to contribute land.
 If the negotiations succeed Lord Winterton would summon the five power directorate, including repre-. sentatives of the United States, Great Britain, France, the Neither lands and Brazil within two weeks. Diplomatic circles warned, hoW- ever. that there were many difficult ties to overcome before all or almost all German Jews could be assured of refuge abroad. Y
 Fund Could Be Raised
 According to British sources, Am basSador Kennedy told Lord Halifax, British foreign minister, that the United States government would not be able to contribute money to the plan, but that a huge fund could be raised privately in the United States, if Britain found land for the Jews.
 As 8 result Britain began SCOUT ing the empire for likely places and picked British Guiana as one possi- bility. This hot corner of north eastern South America has great natural resources but is swampy and its climate is not generally consid- cred too healthy.
 It was learned that Malcolm Mac Donald, colonial-dominions secre- tary conferred with Stanley M. Bruce, high commissioner for Aus tralia. It was reported that they discussed the Australian mandated territory of New Guinea as possi- ble Jewish refuge.
 It was also reported that the French were prepared to offer terri tory in Madagascar. However, both New Guinea and Madagascar are undeveloped and great amounts of capital would be needed, but their climates are more suitable.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17

attorney living in Lancaster, Pa, testified that Mrs. Shaeffer paid him s to enter a list of names, in German, in an old bible owned by Mrs. Garrett. He said he did not realize the fraud until he read about the Garrett will hearings in the newspapers later.
 Mrs. Shaeffer and Isaac Shaeffer, purported to be. her step-brother. had claimed the fortune on the ground that Isaac Shaeffer was an illegitimate son of Mrs. Garrett. and the fact that their names were in the family bible Mtlnick described Mrs. Shaeffer as ''the arch criminal in this whole fraud ant conspiracy, together with one Carmen Rosen- bloom of Pittsburgh"
 Rosenbloom, who was not arrest- ed, was identified by Cohn as the one who offered to get him estab- lished in this country if he would do some traIislations" for Mrs. Shaeffer. Bond of $25;000 was set for Mrs. ShaeffeT, and $5sOOO each for shseff nd Miss suteE.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17

Lou Gehrig, Walter Huston, Bea- trice Lillie, Sinclair Lewis, Raymond Massey, Victor Moore and Bill Rob- inson.
 Mayor F. H. LaGuardia selected a "Nazi guardian squad" composed entirely of Jewish policemen, to pro- tect the German consul, his con- sulate, German ships and all other German property here, as well as wis., iting German notables. The squad was commanded by Captain Max Finkelstein, Lieutenant Jacob Lick CTS and Sergeant Isaac Goldstein.
 Prominent Catholics Protest
 Prominent Catholics denounced "Nazi atrocities" in a nationwide radio broadcast last night. Most of them emphasized the persecution of Jews rather than of Catholics.
 Archbishop John J. Nifty, speak ing from San Francisco, said: "In Spain, in the last two years, Cath olics have been crucified, but some body closed the columns of our press. In Mexico, likewise, the long persecution of Catholics met with the persistent silence of our press and our singuar indifference as a neighboring people. Thank God that at last a careless world has walked up, and knowing what is go- ing on across the waters, denounces persecution of race or religion every where with one vast united voice that rings around the earth.
 Msgr. Joseph Corrigan, rector of Catholic university, speaking from Washington, approved President Rooseyelt's well considered words on the prosecutions and said: "The world should not forget nor cease to protest with earnest sincerity and growing vigor until 1t. be eleansec of the poisonous cancer even now gnawing at the vitals of organized society and just government" Bishop Cannon Speaks
 Bishop John Mark Cannon, al Cleveland, said that prosecutions be- gan in the modern world with the advent of Lenin in Russia, persecut- ing all who professed a faith in God" He said that Jews in Ger many should pray and sustain the persecution to their utmost, follow ing the example of Christ.
 Bishop Peter L. ,Ireton of Balti- more urged concerted protests
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
DOUGLAS MILLER
 GETS HIS RECALL
Commercial Alta he in Berlin Ordered Home By
 U. s. Government

BY FREDERICK c. OECHSNER United Press Stan CorrespOndent)
 Berlin, Nov. 17-(UP)-The United States recalled its commercial att tache to Berlin today simultaneously with a press outburst against Presi- dent Roosevelt and further measures against the Jews.
 As Hugh R. Wilson, United States ambassador. reached Paris on his way to Washington, the recall of Douglas Miller, the commercial at- tache, was announced. He was or- dered to return with his family and effects as soon as possible and in any event not later than Jan. 1. Robert M. Stephenson, assistant att tache, will be acting attache for an indefinite period.
 Miller has been in Germany for years and was recognized as one of the leading authorities in the Reich on economic, financial and trade measures.
 Mayor La Guardia Scored
 The latest measure against Jews was announced by Der Angriff, or- gan of Dr. Paul Joseph Goebbels, propaganda minister.
 It bitterly assailed Mayor Fiorel- To LaGuardia for establishing Jew
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17

list by Judge Earnest c. Simpson, who recently ruled that they were improperly selected and, therefore, ineligible for any jury duty.
 Waterbury Is Out
 A variety, of towns and cities apart from Waterbury will un- doubtedly be represented in the pro- spective veniremen who will be named tomorrow. A group of those selected tomorrow will be ordered to appear in court November 29, which is the date set for the opening of the conspiracy trial.
 Each will be thoroughly examined by state and defense on and after November 29, before being admitted to the all-iinportant jury box.
 50 May Get First Call
 It is expected that from the 300 designated tomorrow, approximately 50 will be called upon to appear No- vember 20. A similar number will be ordered to appear on each ensu- ing trial day until the jury is com- pleted, or until the 300 are disquali- fled. In the latter event, another 300 will be taken from the master list. and similar procedure will follow.
 As each of the 25 jury trial de- fendants is entitled to eight chal- lengos, and the state Is entitled to g similar number, a total of 400 jurors may be disqualified by that method Others win undoubtedly be ruled out for other reasons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
Finance Board Praised By Good Govt. League
Another Report on City Affairs Has Just Been Re- leased-Finance Board Did Good Job, But There
 Followed Some Biting Criticism

Praising the work of the board of finance for treatment of flnan- cial crisis in city affairs closely approaching bankruptcy" the Citi- Zens' Good Government asSocia- ton today released another report on city financial matters.
 The report describes the several months program of adjustment and economy making moves of the finance board in highest terms, stat ing of the finance commissioners:
 Tt is difficult to see how any one could have done better job under the present system" This remark is qualified somewhat by a later sug- gestion pointing effectiveness of the city manager-council form of gov ernment.
 Probable Tax Increase
 "The long term view is 8 little more cheerful" the report cites, in relation to a probable tax increase for 1889 and it is stated that the 1940 bond payments will be consid- erably less than those due next year
 The entire report is printed as follows: NJ
 The Committee on Finance of the Good Government Association, after making an intensive study of the economic measures affected by the City Finance Board, has issued 8 report which should be of interest to every citizen in Waterbury. This report holds forth little promise ,ot relief from tax burdens during the ensuing year, but is more optomis- tic regarding the future. The report follows:
 It is the object and duty of the Citizens Good Government Asso- ciation to use every effect to irn-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
GERMAN TRIBUTE PAID NAzI HERO
Adolf Hitler Attended With Other High Officials But
 Did Not Speak
BY RICHARD SCHMIDT

United Press Staff COrreSpOndentj
 Dusseldorf, Germany, Nov. IT, (UP)-Fuehrer Adolf Hitler, high party officials and tens of thousands of rank and file Nazis paid final tribute today to the slain Ernst Vom Rath, whose death unleashed last weeks anti-Semitic rioting. In the huge Rheinhalle planitarium, where Vom Rath's body lay in state, Hitler sat beside the bier. He did not speak, but funeral oration was delivered by Ernst Bohle, district leader, in behalf of the Nazi party.
 Thousands lined the streets be- tween the railway station where Hitler had arrived from Berlin and the hall as he rode slowly between lines of storm troopers. Entering the hall, Hitler stood silently for mo- ment before the catafalque. He Saluted then and took seat.
 Services Were Short
 The services opened to the strains of the funeral march from Beetho- ven's "Eroica" symphony. They be- gan at noon and were terminated at 12:38 p. m.
 Bohle was followed by Joachim
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
United States To Sign
 Important I radeT reaty
Great Britain, Canada Will Afix Their Signatures; Ceremonies Will Take Place This Afternoon
 At4P. M. in White House
BY LYLE C.. WILSON United Press Staff COrrespOndent)

tOHItcU frcSS SLdu OOEEeSpONueHtD
 Washington, Nov. 17-(UP)-The United States signs politically im- portant trade agreements with its two biggest customers-the United Kingdom and Canada-today.
 Canadian Prime Minister Mac Kenzie King will sign merely re- vision of previous agreement with the United States.
 2. But Sir Ronald Lindsay, British Ambassador. will put his name to an Anglo-American trade pact formally aligning the worlds two greatest trading nations in an effort to beat down trade barriers, clear global trade channels and bolster interna- itonal commercial theories of the Democracies against restrivtice to- talitarianism.
 Triumph For Hull
 The treaty with Great Britain is a triumph for secretary of state Hull who Single-handed, sold the New Deal on a reciprocal trade reaty pol icy, then set a course leading ulti- IAkdtC1y LO dSICC1lC1t WAIAI tlIC O11AVCu Kingdom. His signature will repre- sent the United States today. With signature of the Anglo American pact, the United States will have 20 such agreements with nations ac- counting for 60 per cent of our nor nal trade. The reciprocal trade pro- gram has been praised and con- A 1S& e%o tistics of its failure. Editorial re- search says that our trade with agreement nations increased 66.2 per cent in the fiscal year 1888 over the 1934-35 annual average while trade with non-agreement countries was increasing only ATT per cent.
 At 4 P. M. Today
 Signing ceremonies for the Can 'adian and United Kingdom treaties are scheduled for p. m., in the White House east room with Presi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
Judge Inglis Will Watch Drawing Of Jurors Tomorrow
Supervision - Counsel For State, Defense Will Attend Drawing in New Haven Court

Judge Ernest A. Ings will supervise the selection of approximately 500 prospective jurors for service in the Waterbury conspiracy trial at hearing in New Haven superior court tomorrow afternoon at Counsel for the state and defense will be present when the are taken from the present New Haven County Jury s and cites Waterburians have been eliminated from the