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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-12-22
Lemons Source Of Eleotricitx

Lemons are source of electricity,
but it would take many hundreds to
light a home. One lemon yields a
current of one-half volt and .00O2
amperes.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-12-22

- FOR SALE = Modern 7-room
house, rs acres, in Montgomery
County. Price $500. Five hundred
feet On concrete road, streams,
fine truck farm, roadside stand.
Write John Burdoft, Ri. 2, Silver
Spring, Nd, or phone Ashton
67-F-22. 500
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-12-22
Woodthrush becomes Fearles,

The woodthrush, for some unex-
planned reason, becomes almost
fearless in early autumn and will
permit human beings to approach
within two or three feet.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-12-22

~FOR SALE gated mare; 10
years old, sound, unafraid of traffic.
Mrs. Back, Gainesville, Md. Phone:
Gainesville 1113-M before 10 a. m.
or after p. m.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-12-22

~FOR SALE - Pure-bred Duroc
sows. Registered Boar. Reasonable
prices. Robert Johnson, German
town, Md. 1872
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-12-22

RFOUND - Thoroughbred Pekin-
csc, near Browns Corner, on the
Colesville Pike. Owner can have
same by calling Rockville las,
identifying animal and paying cost
of this ad. 1872
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-12-22

WFOR SALE-Boy's Bicycle, good
as new, $3.50. Player Piano, fine
condition, guaranteed, $25. Mare,
years old, jumper, Army bred.
Saddle mare in foal. A real buy due
to shortage of stable room. Also
two utility horses, work or ride,
and one Indian Pinto pony, 10
hands, a years old. Pierson, Sandy
Spring, Md. Phone Ashton 1872.
876
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-12-22
NOTICE /!

Having disposed of my business in
l am now operating at
my home miles above
Gaithersburg, on Route 24O
GENERAL SHEET METAL
WORK
Dairy Equipment Repairing
Will Gladly Furnish Estimates.
WALTER A. MILLER
NEEuSvILLE, MARYLAND
Phone Gaithersburg 6-F-13
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-12-22

"FOR RENT Three or four
room apartment. Electricity. OIL
heat. Automatic hot water. Gas
stove and sink. Partly Furnished
Mrs. Lula Stevens, BOT Maple
Ave-, and LIST St., Rockville. 1856
"HOUSE FOR RENT = -Four
rooms, newly papered and painted
electricity, running water. Shady
Grove Road. Necessary outbuild-
ings. 10 acres of ground including
orchard. Phone Atlantic 754S-J.
:, IN $50. 1856
se4af NGAHll1N
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-12-22

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
B0RCNAES DUE
 TO SURRENDER
May Be Located Today; Last of Missing Jury
 Accused

Reliable reports said today that Enoch E. Borgnaes, Hollis, Long Island, the only one of the 27 nam- |edforsarfest by the Waterbury ex- traordinary grand jury who is miss ing, would surrender by the end of this week. No confirmation of this rumor could be obtained from Coun- ty Detective Edward J. Hickey.
 One source said that Borgnaes, who is an accountant of the George H. Kingsley Company of New York, might be located today.
 Borgnaes is accused of having doctored the city's books and fixed financial reports to cover alleged over-appropriations and expenditures. He is said to have worked in collision with the city officials who are already under arrest for allegedly conspir- ing to defraud the City of Water bury.
 Borgnaes has been missing since early in April when the jury sought him as a witness. At that time his family reported he had taken boat to Sweden, but it was learned from other sources that he was i'll in a Manhattan hospital. No confirma- tion has ever been given either story.
 YNAH <5 ~~I Hickey, at Hartford today, declined to commit himself on the question If Borgnaes had been found.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
HIT-RUN DRIVER
 KILLS O'CONNELL
Crippled Poets Body Was Dragged From Road and
 Left in Park

Worcester, Mass, June 2. (UP)- Police theorized today that Thomas E. O'Connell, 32, crippled poet and crime story writer whose body was found in Institute Park Sunday, may have been the victim of a hit- run motorist.
 Medical-Examiner John Ward re- ported that the mans injuries were consistent with the theory that he was struck by a motor vehicle. A wheel apparently had passed over the neck and chest, he said.
 If hit-run victim, O'Connell evi- dently was dragged from the road side into the park and abandoned.
 When his body was found, police believed he had been slain, but the medical findings cast doubt on this theory.
 Detectives learned that a wom- ans scream echoed through the park soon after 3 a. m. Sunday. It was believed she may have been g passenber in the automobile that struck O'Connell. Authorities sought for questioning several youths and girls who were in a half 8 dozen parked automobiles nearby at the time.
 Meanwhile, police rummaging through O'Connell's effects, found one of the last poems that he wrote. It concluded:
 If there is souls death lurking in
 the dark
 Then death refutes sweetly sing
 ing Lark"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
ROOSEVELT BUYS
 PLATINUM RING

Nahant, Mass, June 7.--(UP)- Anne Lindsay Calrk likes modern pieces of silver, fine modern glass ware, and antique English silver and china pieces.
 Invited guests to the wedding of the North Shore society girl and President Roosevelt's youngest son John Roosevelt on June 18 have learned of her preferences from . Boston jeWeler.
 There have been no Implications of the gifts that are arriving at the new Clark home at Swallow Cove road. Lists of all gifts sent to Miss Clark are kept at Boston jewery and silversmith shops.
 Most important silver gift is chest of silver from the President and Mrs. Roosevelt.
 John Roosevelt has ordered the wedding ring, band of square-cut diamonds set in platinum.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
NEIGHBOUR BILL
 NEAR SETTLEMENT
Compromise on Southern Demands for Wage Flex-
 ibility Looms

Washington, June 7.-(UP)-Con- fereeS on the disputed wage-hour bill today reached an apparent com promise on southern demands for wage flexibility.
 The compromise, drafted by a southern bloc, won the approval of senate conferees and of Chairman Mary T. Norton of the house con- ference group. It was understood that Mrs. Norton would be support ed by a majority of her house con- fereeS in acceptance of the com- promise.
 If the compromise is formally accepted by the Senate and House conferees, it was believed that dan- ger of @ filibuster by southern sen- ators against the wage-hour bill will have been averted.
 The compromise wage provision calls for:
 1. Establishment of a flat 25- cent per hour wage minimum.
 2. An increase of five cents per hour during the second year of the act.
 3. Establishment of advisory boards in each industry to make recommendations for wage stand ards above the 30-cent minimum, with an administrator to pass up- pos the recommendations.
 4. No time limit under which industries must reach the goal of 40-cents-per-hour established in the bill, permitting them to accom- plish that standard as soon as economically feasible".
 The senate conferees voted to 8 to support the southern program.
 The southern block was hopeful that House conferees would swing to their program, pointing out that while the time of attaining a 40-cent minimum was left indefinite the 30- cent minimum was set flatly, with out geographical ar other differen- tials. after the act had been in op- eration year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
MORE AIR RAIDS
 MADE ON CANTON
Worldwide Protests De- fled By Japan; Death
 Toll Mounts
By ROBERT MURPHY
United Press Staff Correspondent

(Un1teu freSS StaH COrreSpOnOenC)
 Canton, June (UP)-(By Tele- phone to Hong Kong) - Japanese airplanes, defying worldwide pro- tests against the bombing of civilian centers, raided this ravaged capital of South China" twice today.
 They were the ninth and tenth raids on Canton in II days and sent the casualty list mounting to at least 7,500 killed and wounded.
 Four bombers roared over the populous residential districts from 6 a. m. to T a. n., and dropped their cargoes. At 2 D m. a large squadron returned and showered bombs on the Wongsna Station area, in the southwestern suburbs near the Shameen district inhabit- ed by foreigners. The Wongsna station has been the clearing house of munitions and war equipment en route north to Hankow, where the Chinese intend to make determin- ed fight.
 In the morning raid. bombs fell In the residential district of Tung- shan and Saignwan. Heretofore, the Japanese have claimed that bombs were dropped only on military ob- jectives. In addition. they said that the Chinese had ample warning to move away from such fortified points or suffer the consequences.
 The afternoon raid was equally as devastating as yesterdays, in which casualties were estimated at ! (Contirued on Page 3l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
O'HARA TO RUN
 FOR GOVERNOR
Will Oppose Gov. Quinn; Campaign to Be "Free
 Speech"

Houston, Tex, June 7-UP)- Walter E. OHara, busted manager of Narragansett race track and former Providence, R. T., publisher, said today that he would an- nounce his candidacy for governor of Rhode Island upon his return home.
 O'Hara said that he would oppose Gov. Robert E. Quinn, his political enemy who called out the Rhode Island National Guard and forced him to resign as head of the horse racing plant. His program, he said, would be based on platform of free speech"
 O'Hara said that racing. legalized in 1884, was popular in Rhode Island and that it had paid $1,500,- 900 in taxes on state budget of ap- proximately $15,00O,0O0. He said he still is the largest individual stock holder of Narragansett race track.
 He asserted that racing was not the question on which he would seek the governorship, saying that it is the free speech issue that I am going to take to the people of Rhode Island"
 O'Hara said he would spend sev- eral days in Houston conferring with J. E. Josey. industrialist and newspaper publisher, before return ing to Rhode Island.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
Several Waterburians Are SubpOenaed for Hart-
 ford Hearing ACCUSED SAID TO HAVE RECEIVED STOCK Electric Steam Sterilizing Co. Involved in Charges
 Preferred
(By a Staff RepOrter)

Hartford, Conn, June '. - Following presentation of evidence here this afternoon by Special Investigator Hugh M. Alcorn, Judge Ralph L. Munger in Superior Court formally issued bench war rants for the arrests of Joseph H. Lawlor of Waterbury, former boxing commissioner; Attorney John D. Thoms oi Waterbury, former house minority leader; State Sena- tor Matthew A. Daly, former county commissioner and two former mem- berS of the General Assembly, Dan- iel F. Hickey of Stamford and Ma than Spiro of Danbury. Bonds of $1 500 were posted in each case.
 They are charged with violation of Section 6169 of the General Sta- tutes, concerning bribery of execu- tives of legislators. Conviction car- ries a fine of $2,000 or 10 years in prison or both and debarrment from office. The alleged violations took place in September, 1885.
 ! Attorney Alcorn intimated this af- ternoon to the Democrat correspon- dent that no further bench war rants would be issued for the pres- ent and no hearings would be held in the Hartford court during the present session on testimony ob- tained in Waterbury during the past four months.
 Only a few Waterburians were present at the session today, al- though 1t was widely rumored that warrants would be issued for prom inent city officials of Waterbury.
 Acting on the recommendations of the grand jury, which were fol- lowed on May 19 when warrants were issued for Lieut.. Governor Frank Hayes and 26 others, MT. Alcorn will appear before Judge Robert L. Munger and ask for the issuance of warrants for the arrest of Senator Joseph H. Lawlor of Wa terbury: Representative John D. AiAOAiAkS OA VotCl 0uAy, GClldVOu Mathew A. Daly of New Haven; former Representative Daniel F. B. Hickey of Stamford and former Sen- ator Nathan Spiro of Danbury.
 Arrests Today
 It is expected that the accused will be arrested today and possibly arraigned in court tomorrow. Sev- eral Waterburians who were witt nesses before the grand jury have been subpoenaed for Hartford court appearances tomorrow.
 While there were rumors that others than the five mentioned would be arrested, there was no verification coming from Special Prosecutor Alcorn. The five named will be charged with violation of the corrupt practices act in connec- tion with the passage of a bill dur
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
INVASION IS NOW
 WAR PROBLEM
Frances General Staff to Decide Nations Course
 in Retaliation

Paris, June 7-(UP)-France now regards the invasion of airplanes from Spain as 8 military, not a diplomatic problem and the solution has been left with the general staff, a government spokesman said today
 "The government regards as use less further protests to authorities of either side in the Spanish civil war;" said the spokesman, 'tas there is no hope of practical results to avoid further violation of the French frontier.
 Thereafter it is a military, not a diplomatic problem. The solution depends on the general staff which has taken all necessary dispositions.
 "The government is calmly deter mined not to tolerate new violations.
 'The presence of Premier Edouard Daladier on the frontier indicated the importance which France at taches to these violations"
 As this statement was made, Premier Daladier-who is also war minister-had just completed an in- spection of the frontier area bomb- ed by airplanes from Spain Sunday and Monday.
 Daladier spent the whole morn- ing inspecting the now formidable anti-aircraft batteries mounted a. long the frontier and then said in a statement at Perpignan. 'The border population can count on my vigilant solicitude. We have taken the necessary steps to pre- vent 6 repetition of bombing by (Continued on Page 2l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07

judge, John F. McGrath is known throughout the country for his de- ciSions as well as for his ready and extemporaneous humor and wit. He was originally appointed to post in city court, as assistant prosecutor, 31 years ago by the late Lucien F. Burpee, who was then judge of city court. Since that time Judge Mo- Grath has held a position in the court, either as prosecutor or judge. He has been judge since 1916.
 Sought Retirement
 Judge McGrath sought retirement from the bench last year, but his ap- plication was denied because he had not reached the age requirement. of 60 years. It is now believed that he can fulfill all the requirements. When he was reappointed to the bench by Governor Cross last year, Judge McGrath announced that he would seek retirement this year. He will observe his 60th birthday June "A.
 In his 31 years as a court official, Judge McGrath has come to know practically every local offender whose misdemeanors were numerous. By tempering justice with mercy he gained the confidence and respect of not only the accused, but also of the defense lawyers.
 He knows every Waterbury lawyer by first name and 1t is usually iri this manner that he addresses them from the bench when that is nec- essary. His wit, which always func- tions best at the opportune moment, has caused many an apparently solemn case to assume a more cheer full complex, of benefit to accused and accuser.
 Greeted With Sorrow
 His retirment will be greeted with sorrow by the bar association in gen. eral, although they have expected it since last year when Judge Mc- Grath made his first overture Tn that direction.
 Judge McGrath was reappointed to the Waterbury city court gench by Governor Wilbur L. Cross last year at the completion of the 1887
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
Succeeds Atty Lawrence L. Lewis-Atty Smyth
 New Assistant
NEW DEPUTY CORONER
 TO BE APPOINTED
New Incumbent Praises Retiring Official for Fair
 ness, Courage

States Attorney William B.. Fitzgerald, 36, today took over the office vacated yester- day by the resignation oi Lawrence L. Lewis; and Deputy Coroner Walter w Srnyth advanced to the post of assistant states attorney the position held by Fitz- gerald prior to the annual meeting of the judges o1 superior and supreme court benches yesterday at New Haven States Attorney Fitzgerald and Assistant States Attorney Smyth were sworn into office by Clerk George H. Freeman of superior court this morning.
 Coroner John T. Monzani was re- appointed by the judges yesterday as WIS Clerk George H. Freeman of the superior court office. Coroner Monzani must appoint new deputy to take the place of MT. Smyth, who will resign that post today. ately.
 MT. Lewis, in submitting his resignation to Chief Justice Will liam M. Maltbie, dated May 3l, recommended that Assistant States Attorney Fitzgerald be advanced to the post of states attorney. AL though the resignation was brought about by the criticism of Water bury's grand jury on MT. Lewis for failure to prosecute organized gamb- ling. the judges accepted 1t with out in any way determining the propriety of the censure by the grand jury"
 Valued Impaired
 MT. Lewis said that he had never been guilty! of "any dereliction of duty" but that "as states attorney my value has been impaired by the censure of the jury"
 The new states attorney, William B. Fitzgerald, accepted the appoint ment fin deep appreciation of the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
Secrecy of Grand Jury Proceedings Broken By
 Mayors Statement
NOT CONFRONTED BY
 ACCUSERS IN COURT
Aldermanic Session Last Night Is Hectic With Par-
 liamentary Rules Upset

Mayor Frank Hayes re- moved the purported veil of secrecy from the recent Waterbury grand jury pro- ceedings in a veto message to the Board of Aldermen last night. Relating that he had been asked mot one question regarding city affairs" and re1narking, q have been arrested on the most vague charges" the Connecticut Lieutenant-G Governor raised the issue of constitutionality of the proceedings which found him named first and principally in the grand jury report in accusations that he divulged for the first time were not matters of the Acorn Waterbury extraordinary grand jury's consider ation at his single appearance be- fore the body.
 Simultaneously, Mayor Hayes ve- toed three resolutions devised by the Republican membership of the al- derrnanic board, calling for his sus- pension as well as that of Alderman Thomas P. Kelly, executive secretary and all appointive officers named in grand jury charges. Attempt by the Republicans to override the veto failed of the necessary two-thirds' majority.
 Vague Charges"
 T have been arrested on the most vague charges" the mayors mess age, read by City Clerk John P. Fitzmaurice, informed the aldermen.
 T have not been confronted by my accusers before a court, 8 pro- cedure accorded to those accused of even the most heinous crimes. I have been summoned before the ex- traordinary grand jury and have been asked not one single question regarding city affairs.
 "The constitutionality of this en- tire procedure is open to question.
 T feel confident my action in ve- toing the resolutions will merit the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
MORAN BEATEN BY
 WAYNE 0'CONNELL
Norwich Mayoralty Flee. ton Ends Bitter Demo-
 cratic Feud Today

Norwich, June 7-(UP)-A bitter Democratic feud ended today with the election of former State Sen Anthony Wayne O'Donnell as mayor of Norwich by a plurality of 71s votes over three-term Mayor Edward G. Moran.
 O'Connell received 4828 votes in yesterdays municipal election: Mor- an, seeking a fourth two-year term received 4l10 votes.
 The election was regarded as having statewide, significance be- cause Moran frequently has been mentioned as probable Democratic candidate for Acknowledgements state comptroller of secretary of the state.
 His defeat left secretary of the State c. John Satti, New London. in dominant position in eastern Con- necticut.
 O'Connell ran as an independent Democrat and received the indorse- ment of Republicans. A deal was un- derstood to have been made whereby O'Connell would support the candi- dacy of First Selectman John D. McWilliams, Republican, for high sheriff of New London county this fall.
 McWilliams was allied with g go. p. group headed by States Attorney Arthur M. Brown, Republican gub- ernatorial nominee in 1886.
 The entire ticket headed by o. Connell also was swept into ofice. Moran was allied with faction of the Democratic party headed by U. s. Senator Francis T. Maloney and State Chairman J. Francis Smith.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
$27z,516,979 Deficiency Measure Reported in To-
 day By Committee
WOULD GIVE NATION
 ITS GREATEST ARMADA
Reels of l9 Ships of War Would Be Laid Almost
 Immediately

Washington, June 7. = (UP)-The House Appropri- ations Committee favorably reported today a $272,516,979 final deficiency bill carrying funds to start building the greatest fighting fleet in American history. Although the committee eliminated $26, ,370,4 ,465 recommended by the administration to begin construction of a dirigible and four warships, the bill still car- ried funds to lay the keels of l9 ships of war.
 The measure, final deficiency bill of the 18th congress, also provides funds for governmental incidentais and unexpected expenditures.
 The bill carries funds to begin con- struction of two battleships, two light cruisers, seven auxiliaries and eight experimental mosquito fleet" boats.
 Some Plans Incomplete
 The accompanying report said that plans for an aircraft carrier, two small seaplane tenders and mine layer were incomplete and that the appropriations could await the next regular Navy Department apnronriatior hill
 The bill included $5,000,o00 to be- gin construction of two battleships and $8,00,000 to start work on nine of the 12 vessels for which President Roosevelt asked funds under the new $1,157,O0O000 naval expansion program to build the American Navy to 20 per cent above London treaty strength. The naval expan-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
PRISONERS GIVEN
 HAIRCUTS GRATIS

Hartford. Conn.,, June 7- (U.Po --The county jail barber and tailor worked at a furious pace today to "freshen up" 30 prisoners due to be arraigned in superior court later in the day on various charges.
 At least their appearances won't be against them," observed Sheriff William A. Seymour as he super vised the job.
 Each prisoner received free hair cut aed shave and had his suit pressed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
IOWA PRIMARY
 ANT|-NEW DEAL
Senator Gillette Runs Far Ahead of Rep. Wearin
 on Early Returns
BY WINTHROP LYMAN

United Press Staff COrrespondent) Des Moines, Ia, June 7.-(UP)- Sen. Guy M. Gillette won a sweep ing victory in his campaign for the Democratic renomination today against the opposition of New Dealers who deserted him for vot- ing against President Roosevelt's supreme court reorganization bill.
 His opponent, Rep. Otha D. Wear in, who had been endorsed by Works Progress Administrator Harry L. Hopkins and James Roosevelt, the Presidents son, conceded defeat shortly after dawn when Gillette had piled up such commanding lead that his victory was apparent before scarcely more than half the returns from yesterdays primary had been reported.
 At that time, returns from 1,452 of the states 2,477 precincts gave:
 GllleCCe .................. f,zoo
 Wearin 26,808
 The Republicans nominated for the United States senate, Lester J, Dickinson, the opponent of Every thing New Dealish."
 He defeated Rep. Lloyd Thurston, considered one of the more liberal members of the G. O. P. congress sional delegation.
 Unofficial returns from. 1,432 pre- cincts gave:
 Dickinson-85, ,820;
 Thurston-61,5 ,576.
 Thurston conceded defeat at 3:30 a. m. and wired congratulations to his successful opponent.
 Gillette's total, with more than half the precincts reported was greater than the vote boiled by his