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do SO whether there is any evidence
or not"
The Maryland Representative add
ed: Now it Is just as fair to assume
that . woman who has previously
been convicted OF \ crime could be
walking the streets in a legal manner
and for legal purpose"
He predicted the same situation
would result from enactment of the
numbers bill.
Referring to the search clause in
the numbers bill, Chairman Pslmi-
sano said:
Il can readily understand where we
might stretch point to search a
house where articles were stolen
taken by robbers embezzled or OBJ
tanned by false pretenses, forged or
counterfeited coins"
Floor Well Filled.
He could not, he added, see where
the police authorities should have
power to break into a private homie
or hotel on information and belief"
He added:
"Of course you claim this is only
to apply to commercial gambling. but
who Is to be the judge as to whether
or not card game in a private home
or card game In hotel with friends
is not commercial gambling?"
Citing extracts from past District
Committee crime hearings, Mr.
Palnl:sano added:
L have no faith in the so-called
numbers racket bill that has been
before the District Committee for the
past five or 10 years. I for one by my
vote will never consent to permit
the search Of a mans home on in
formation and belief"
Floor was well filled as the numbers
bill was taken up. Most members
of the District Committee were
present.
Dirksen Defends Bill.
Representative Dirksen. Republican.
OF Illinois. defending the bill, declared
1t necessary to rid the District OF a
dangerous racket. He mentioned the
Dutch Schultz gang in New York as
an example of the violence and terror
this racket could spawn.
The racket here" Mr.. Dirksen
added, lis just an offshoot of the New
York racket. We must chuck the op-
orators into jail
One Vote Against Forecast.
The chairman was expected to cast
the only committee vote against the
bill, although he slated it for prompt
consideration on the floor when the
committee voted 10 days ago to re-
port it out.
In its report to the House the COM
mittee declared attempts to enforce
the present laws have shown the diff
ficulty, indeed the impossibility. OF
securing not only convictions but also
indictments ~
The Senate bill went to the House
with an important committee amend
ment suggested by United States At
torney David A. Pine, which makes
copies or records of numbers bets
evidence of violating the District lot
terry law and punishable by maximum
fine of 1000 and imprisonment up to
three years. This amendment was
designed to strike directly at numbers
"bankers"-the big-shot racketeers.
who hitherto have succeeded in defy
ing the authorities. 1t would hit even
records Of telephoned wagers II the
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new NAzI MOVES
FORECAST BY D0DD
Catholic Leaders Plea for Prayers
for Franco Deplored by
Former Ambassador.

Warning that Adolf Hitler has only
started his program OF territorial an
nexation in Central Europe. William
e. Dodd, former Ambassador to Ger
many, yesterday fayed the recent ac-
ton Of . high oficial of the Catholic
Church in America in asking that
prayers be said for the Franco forces
In SPAIN"
Mr.. Dodd said that for the preserva-
ton Of Christianity and democracy the
Protestant and Catholic churches must
draw nearer together in presenting a
united front against the forces Of
Fascism.
He said it was inconsistent that q
Catholic Church official should con-
done the actions of Franco, in view
of the insurgents close connection with
the Hitler regime.
More than 1000 persons heard Mr..
Dodds talk at the National Open Par
ish Hour at the Church of the Gov
enant. The speaker told his audience
that using some imagination and
foresight" it ia possible to see the
present Fascist movement built into a
coalition comprising zoe. .0O0. 900 people.
This. he said, would mean the collapse
Of both England and France.
Evening star., 1938-03-28
FRANCO POINTING
FOR MAJOR CLASH
Spanish Rebels, Hoping to
End War, Push Toward
Mediterranean.
6S the Associated Press.

B> the Associated Press.
HENDAYE. France, at the Spanish
frontier, March 28.-The Spanish in
surgent army in Catalonia marched
toward the ancient industrial city Of
Lerida today. pointing for a major
battle by which Generalissimo Franco
hopes to win the civil war
Government troops were in retreat
toward the Mediterranean and a cli-
max seemed near after 20 months of
conflict
1nsurgent troops today occupied
Fraga. gateway to Catalonia" and
advanced northeast along the main
highway toward Lerida and Barce-
Iona
Lerida. 4 textile manufacturing city,
lies IS miles from F'raga-both are
within Catalonia-and Barcelona is
on the coast, 80 miles to the east Of
Lerida.
Heavy Artillery Waits.
The movement of heavy artillery to
help insuraent airmen hammer Lerida s
defenses awaited only the construction
OF pontoon bridges across the Cinca
River. Just west OF Fraea.
The principal bridge across the
stream had been dynamited by re-
treating government forces.
Cavalry units which forded the river
made up most of the advance forces.
dispatches to Hendaye said mech
anized units supported by squad
rons of bombing planes were driv-
ing toward Lerida. The planes
blasted a path through hastily dug
defense works.
positions in the Fraga sector, seizing
strategic heights on the east bank of
the Cinca River. Other attack units
captured Mequinenza. 10 miles south
of Fraga at the confluence of the
Ebro and Cinca Rivers.
Coupled with the Lerida campaign
WAS series of advances on the entire
135-mile eastern front. stretching
from Boltana on the far north. a
short distance from the French from
tier, to Morella on the south.
Closer to Mediterranean.
Each advance was to the east and
each moved the insurgent line closer
to the Mediterranean. Norella. 80
miles from the coast, being the near
est.
BY this steady press eastward the
insurgents sought to sever the remain
ing major segment of Spanish gov
ernment territory. Northern Cata-
1onia and Southeastern Valencia. and
thereby force the weakened halves to
capitulate.
The insurgents entered hitherto oui-
eScent Catalonia. Spain's northeast
corner and government stronghold
throughout the war. in a mass offen-
sive yesterday
They reached Fraga. Just west of
the Catalan border at 5 pm, cross
ing the Cinca River there and smash
ing government Notifications on the
heights above the river
Lasts Only Two Hours.
The action, one of the most decisive
Of the war, lasted only two hours.
The government attempted to take
stand on the west bank of the river,
about 3 miles from Fraga.
Two hundred insurgent planes raked
the positions with machine guns and
bombs. and Moroccan and Navarresf,
infantry took the ground on the first
charge. Government troops fed back
across the river and dvnamited the
principal Fraga bridge. leaving 1000
of their own mon trapped.
Evening star., 1938-03-28

OF Nations. in an address yesterday,
admonished all factions to cooperate
or they would dig their own graves.
He said Hungarian Revisionist claims
were expected to be fulfilled within a
year because Of a rapprochement be-
tween Slovaks and sudeten Germans
in Czechoslovakia.
A Nazi candidate yesterday won
seat in Hungarys Parliament In an
on-year election at Lovasbereny. A
town 80 miles southeast Of Budapest.
Evening star., 1938-03-28

prosecutor could prove such data had
been kept for this purpose.
With House approval, the bill will
60 back to the Senate for concurrence
in this and other clarifying amend
ments. Since no opposition to the
legislation developed in the Senate,
the amendments are expected to be
accepted promptly.
While certain amount OF discus-
sion On the floor was anticipated,
members Of the District Committee
predicted overwhelming House ap-
proval OF the bill.
Evening star., 1938-03-28
COOPERATE WITH REICH.
HUNGARIANS ARE WARNED
Head Of Agricultural Party
Declares Refusal Would
Prove Fatal.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BUDAPEST, March 28.- Thor Eek
hardt, head Of the Agricultural party.
while asserting that Hungary must
maintain her independence and inter-
nal freedom, advises the nation to
come to terms with Germany.
The former minister to the League
Evening star., 1938-03-28

At Lillehammar, Norway. is a great
folk museum, containing many price,
less Morse antiques 1t was started
so years ago by a doctor, who used to
accept pieces of old furniture from
family attics in place of cash pay
ment for his services. A relic q day
kept the doctors bill away.
Evening star., 1938-03-28

Pacif1c salmon can not he produced
extensively in any part of the world
except the North Pacific Ocean. ac-
cording to studies made by the United
States Bureau Of Fisheries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-28

c senatorial toga around his torso. He has turned thumbs down on all pleas that he remain in Albany, and has served notice that If he Is drafted for governor again he will refuse to accept. Ntf A
 Administrationists, privately sourer than lemon juice on Lehman. would give 6 left leg to keep him out Of Washington. But he Is too strong to be ditched and they will hayeto take him. ,nF{,,
 2. Wagner IS just as adamant as Lehman in resisting pressure to run for governor. With his outstanding liberal record, Wagner is . natural to head the state ticket and Farley has been moving heaven and earth for weeks to argue him into shifting. But so far Wagner has turned a deaf ear. Jim says he is going to stick with him up to the last minute" but he admits he has little hope of success. e,r .JF v srNt
 With Wagner and Lehman both from Manhattan, the situation calls for afi upstater for the goyernorship, and Mead, with . 100 per cent liberal and pro-iabor record, Is the logical choice. s.sil tt'bI
 Copyright. 1897, G By United Feature Syndicate, Inc.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-28
Hitler. Spot

We have a feeling that President Roose- velt's peace message to Herr Hitler might have been more effective if 1t had been sent privately through diplomatic chan nels and not announced simultaneously to the public. If peace, not war, comes, Reichfuehrer Hitler wants as much credit for 1t as he would for military action and he is likely to feel that the heads of other nations are crashing the gate for some credit if peace prevails
 He is in tough spot with his own peo- pie as we'll as the world and is likely to feel that others are stealing his thunder. If he is reasonable and does settle the critical situation anicably, he will de- serve some credit and consideration and will be unwilling to share 1t with others.
 The most encouraging utterance in his recent speech was his strong statement that this Is his last request for additional land in Europe. That should assure peace on the continent for a long time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-28
Flood Control Now

The recent disaster that struck New England causing tremendous loss of nfe and property damage, the exact amount of which will not be estimated for many weeks to come, is @ sad commentary on our much-vaunted plans for flood control It does no good to blame any individual or any government, state or federal, for lack of action. Had program even been decided upon and started we doubt II flood control projects would be in opera ton in this section of the country now. So 1t can't be said that failure to act promptly has caused untold damage once again in the Connecticut River valley.
 But surely this latest frightful disaster will cause our legislators, national ana state, to demand that some sort of a possible. Another session of Congress cannot pass without an adequate flood control Dill being passed. And by an ade- uuate one we mean one that will meet with the approval of the states involved. That seems to have been the stumbling point LID to now. The states and the fed- ereal government couldn't agree on what form of flood control would be exercised, although they were agreed that there was an urgent need of promulgating satis- factory program.
 Surely concessions will have to be made now to the public that Is the real sufferer. Private property owners can no longer be subjected to the whins of a government that demands this and that, but calls the whole thing off when something occurs to block passage of what is regarded as essential to the program. What New Eng land wants Is flood control - plan that will work and that will prevent wholesale loss through rivers overflowing their banks and inundating homes and busi- ness houses. It is up to the legislators of New England to settle this matter and to do 1t promptly.
 When the 1888 flood had gone, there was talk that we wouldn't get another one like 1t in years. Well, 1t was only two years before one just as bad occurred. The next one may come in less time than that. Why procrastinate when the public welfare is at stake?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-28


 the party, much as they accepted the flowers and furniture.
 Every few minutes the music of Papa Haydn was interrupted The crest of the river had passed Hartford. The list of New England dead had crossed the 500 mark. The minuet began. The confer ence between Hitler and Chamberlain had been reported broken off. The min uet proceeded. Agreement was reported from GodeSberg. What kind of agree ment was not stated. The lovely tinkling movement was heard. The competent and and understanding voice of H. V. Kalten- born told of the nassing troops on many frontiers, of Daladier's word that France would keep her agreement, that Russia would support France, that Britain felt that everything that could have been done to ensure peace had been done. There is no war - yet-said MT. Kaltenborn. The Haydn movement came to its end.
 Wild winds and shattering floods, and the fires of war, and soft, sweet music Life is like that. Perhaps the human heart may be thankful that along with war and wounds and disasters music can still be heard
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-28
The Poor Weatherman

Everyone is taking a crack at the weather forecasters these days. They are beinr blamed for the recent hurricane and floods, as well as for not warning everyone in the path of the impending disaster to be on their guard. Just what good 1t would have done, we don't quite Know, but 1t is not fair to the meteorolo- pists to accuse them of being responsible for the tremendous loss of life and prop erty damage that occurred in this state and throughout other parts Of New England.
 storm warnings were out we'll In ad- vance of the hurricane. One observer claims that everyone knows that tidal wave is bound to follow in the wake of a hurricane. We'll If everyone knew that, why weren't they sufficiently warned by the news early last week that hurricanes were proceeding towards Florida and might work their way northward. Even If the most elaborate precautions had been taken to safeguard against the flood waters and winds, there still would have been loss of life and property damage.
 If you're going to blame the weather men for the disaster, you must also place some of the blame on Congress for delay ing an adequate flood control measure that WOulQ ndVe AaOWeu WVLM " RAVSSS" In the Connecticut River Valley. Had the gtates started to work on some form of project two years ago right after the 1936 disaster, perhaps some of the flood waters of the Connecticut River might never have wrought the havoc they did in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
 The workings of Mother Nature must not be blamed on mankind. We can do marvellous things today, science has been translated SO efficiently. But when the forces of Nature strike suddenly they are apt to overlook everything that man counts invincible. We should not accuse anyone of being remiSs in this great and sorrowful happening that came upon us We should simply work to make similar occurrence impossible, If mans resources will permit that.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-28

The Queen Elizabeth will accommodate 2,400 passengers. So great has been the progress in steamship building and equipment that her tourist class accom- modations are no doubt better than first class quarters of not so many years back. The ceremony accompanying the launch ing was impressive the queen pressing the button that released the triggers holding the hull. It must be quite a sight to see such marine structure set afloat Now follows the walling in while the boat s finished for sailing in the spring of 1940.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-28

And while war clouds hover over Europe, England launches her newest steamship, the Queen Elizabeth, com panion ship to the Queen Mary. The new boat will be bigger than the Queen Mary, and will represent one of the finest crafts of one of the most prominent steamship lines to sail the seas for business and pleasure. Why bigger boats?, some ask. As long as bigger boats are filled there will be even bigger boats, which Is simple enough. The making of boat like this new one gives work to thousands in the building and in the later running.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-28
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 0;se ?. m. daylight time). h
 Sun rises e:44 .. n.; sets 6:4i D. m. tday- light time). fIU
 All vehicles must Dc lighted thirty minutes after sunset. ll
 High tide at Milford Thursday, Sept %, 3:io .. fn.; low tide, i0:32 6. m. daylight time).
 Pray for wet faill Terrific fire hazards will soon exist throughout New England iri- less frequent rains remain with ug. The tree mendous amount of fallen trees win provide kindling for tic vagrant fire. Freezes will wait the flames rapidly and vast areas of aiready-devastate woodland will be laid bare. Don't begrudge Fains this season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-28

Mark Sullivan, New York newspaper columnist, brings out good point in one of his articles this week. He compares sit-down strikes in this country to Hitler'S use of force in getting back lost German lands Instead of these forceful methods he would recommend peaceful ways of settling difficulties, but this does not seem possible either in Europe or this country. As he explains in his article, in which Is illegal, and over there is Hitler opposed to peaceful negotiation. So it's quite n1ix-up, however you view 1t, both at home and abroad.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-28
Selected Poem
A-LEGGIN' IT
(Marjorie Leichner in the Poets Column,
 Hartford Courant)

 (Marjorie Leichner in the Poets Column,
 Hartford Courant) O lot me walk along da road Wit the other hungry men, Wit fugitlves an derelicts-- Fcrget what coulda ben. At heart am Q wanderer; In Life don't it in. So lot mo Dc along dis road, Free from kith an kin; Fer aS walk along I'll sec Tn great red dawn come riding, Or shallow shadows on the earth Beside railroad siding. An can watch da great white stars , Flung across da sky As hoof along do dusty road, Me an some other guy. An don't want yer sympathy; I ain't c ilo-good tramp. Sometimes l work an get my meals By haulin' coal up ramp. But get this straight: like to log it From place to place; I love the feel of dc rust Of da road All over my hands an face like it better'n ritzy clothes: belong to da wanderers raceI
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-28
In New York.
By GEoRoE ROSS

New York, Sept. 28.--There has been one hit, one possible run and on error 50 for in Broadway's new theatrical season and the box score 50 early in the game looks encour- aging. There have been two big musical shows in town already--the tip-off to how the Broadway trace winds are blowing. Money appears to be on the loose. The slogan of the impresarios seems to be Spare the expense and spoil the attrac- ton" Why the sudden rush of lucrep Well, there's . Worlds Far coming on and ... l,t,
 The hit is Missouri Legend" lt was one of the first songiess and danceless plays to come along and It was brought here by Guthrie Mc- Clintic who, beSides being Catharine Cornell's husband, is one of the most important showmen in town.
 Missouri Legend" happens to Do the saga of one Jesse James, the most celebrated bandit in American history and 1t purportS to show that Jesse was homeloving, Qod-fear- ing, exuberant man when he wasn't away holding up banks and steam toted trains. st ,As j.
 It was written by Elizabeth B. Qinty who was the late David Belas- co.'s confidential secretary for Q long time. She likes the public to know her as F. D. 0inty, because she doesn't want to biare forth that . woman has drainatized the toughest hombre in native banditry. ~
 
 A Lusty Script % {
 It h c two-firsted show and . merrly one. Impersonating the ace of hold-up men, Dean dagger B turning in . lively and humorous portrayal of Jesse ct work and At home. And as c widow harridan Of the Ozarks, Mildred Natwick talks saltily through her nose, as though she had occupied . backwoods cabin oil her life. Of course, Mrs. (shushD dinty hasn't distorted the facts. Un- fortunately, she couldn't have . happy ending, because, as jesees admirers may recall, he was shot in the back by dastardiy coward while he was settin' c picture a'right on the wall. So he g, too, on the stage Of the Empire where Mis- souri Legend" is housed.
 It's too bad that MT. McClintlc won't make fortune out of . sale of Missouri Legend" to the movies. The movies already are making . celluloid saga Of Jesse James The possible run is 'HeIlz'a-pop- pin, Q dark horse on the Broadway horizon, which plunged into the 4eth Street Theatkr the other night and gave Q first night audience more laughs than they have enjoyed in 2 bushel of premicrs. No stellar and lavish extTavagansa is 'Hellz'apcpin which is produced and presided over by Olsen 6C Johnson who have been on more vaudeville circuits than they care tc recall. M Instead, it is . rough and tough vaudeville and, as the leading comics keep on repeating, anything Of enjoyable bedlain, they fire more Is likely to happen. In three hours blank cartridges in the direction Of the audience than the movies use up iFi afi Edward c. Robinson spe- cial ard the etcogeS lle aInbuehed not only OnstAgc, but ifi ever aigle, No one who attends -Izellg'apoppin'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-28
The Haydn Quartet

A string quartet was on the air on Fri- day afternoon, September twenty-third. It was playing Haydn; Every music lover knows what tns Haydn y duartettes .ss brightly cheerful always delightful They were after-dinner music composed for the salon of Prince Esterhazy, whose eigh. feenth century guests sometimes listened Nith attention and son1etimes accepted Che music as pleasant bnckeround for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-28
ToDAY's COMMON ERROR Joifre is pronounced zhcfri not
 3of'-er. '

puppets,. . burlesque with Henry Miller as Oscar Wilde. In 1907, and for several consecutive seasons, she starred in "The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary" Before entering ino- ton pictures she was an outstanding stage star. aB
 e. How many Indians are em- ployed in the ,U. 6. Indian Service, and approximately how many are womenY ssil " t. J...
 A. "A survey on April 1, 1888, indicated 43,eiB Indiana employed, of whom 3,027 were regular employees; and 5S per cent were women.
 e. When did the first airplane
 A. September "; 1908, when Q propeller blade struck an overhead wire. Thomas E. Selfridge, U. g. A., was Killed and orviiie Wright was injured.
 C. If Q compass in Q vacuum Is placed in A changing magnetic field, will the compass needle move? X "A. Yes. There is no insulator for magnetism. H ". H,' sN a.ksg #eA L --------- .,,. hfAfwh d. Who was vice president of the Confederate States?
 A, Alexander H. Stevens.
 c. When and where was General Francisco Franco born?
 A. December 6, 10o2, ct Ferrol on dalicia harbcr, in Spain, just north of Portugal.
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