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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-08
VISITOR PUTS
 LANDLORD OUT
George Mulville Puts Out $50 and Costs for Tene-
 ment Drama

Fines totalling $30 and costs were imposed in city court today on George Mulville, 52, of 89 Dikeman street. He was fined s for intoxica- tion, $10 for breach of the peace, and $15 for resistance. Judge Ed- ward Mascolo placed him on proba- tion to pay the fines and costs.
 At a hearing yesterday Patrol man John Walsh testified that Null vile and another man, while visit ing in a building at 32 Savings street, put the landlord out and then locked the door. Mulville, he said, attempted to trip him as he was taking him down stairs after placing him under arrest.
 William French, 21, of Wolcott, charged with violating the wage act received 8 continuance to May l.
 Ernest Ragozzine, of Draher ave- nue, charged with violating the con- ditional sales act, received a contin- uance to next Saturday.
 Continuance to the 17th was given Albert Sasso, 20, of Is Normand street, charged with reckless driv- ing.
 Mike Mancini, 39, of 10 Division street, charged failure to report a change of address to the motor ve- hicle department, received a con- t1nuapce to Monday.
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French, Japanese
 Came Close Clash
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Chinese district of Nantao where they are in domination.
 The Russian managed to get out his revolver, and one of the Japa- nese (presumably an officer) drew sword Just then the Russian blew his police whistle and other volunteers came running to the rescue.
 Japs Called Back
 Japanese officers who had been standing by intervened then and called their men back to the Chi nese side of the avenue. There the Japanes mounted two machine guns, facing the French side, as more and more volunteers arrived armed with rifles and ready fer a battle. Soon three French armored cars, with blunt machine gun muzzles pointing from them, were facing the Japa- neSe.
 French officers arrived and through interpreters the French and Japanese began negotiating. It was tense little group for a few min
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lowed at 10:30 p. m. by . grand march led by Mayor Hayes. After the grand march guests will adjourn to the lower hall where dinner will be served by John Archie, caterer, and his staff of assistants. Follow ing dinner dancing will be resumed until 4:30 a. m.
 Included on the committee are Nacislovas Akolovich, Anthony Lag dauskas, John Jesulevicius, A Stan- ley Voketaitis and Matthew Vosy- Illus.
 L. c. c. Radio Program
 Several guests will appear tomor- row afternoon on the weekly radio program sponsored by the Lithuan- ian Chamber of Commerce, over sta- tion WATR at 2 o'clock. Among those to be presented by Dr. Mat they J. Colney, president of the L. c. c. will be Anthony Radvilla, Mrs. Raymond Snyder and Anthony Len- auskas, vocalists and Miss Bronie Basins, soprano and violinist.
 Drum Corps Dance
 The coffe- St. Joseph's Fife and Drum will swell as a re- suit Cf the leeds of a novelty sausage suppe- and dance tonight a: Nemunas hall, 48 Green street, Vun- der the auspices of the Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce. Dancing will begin at 6 o'clock to music pro- vided by Alexander's Wildcats. The committee in charge has arranged to serve supper about 10 o'clock.
 Choir Dance
 St. Joseph's junior and senior choirs will be hosts and hostesses at the annual dance of both units tonight at the parish hall. Al JarH and the Young Melodians orchestra have been engaged to provide music for dancing which will commence al 8:30 o'clock.
 Included on the committee in charge are William Klimas, Mar celle Andrikis. Al Jarus. Joseph G. Coskie, Albina Stankevich, Sophie Lukminas, Al Markevich, Helen Coskie and Charles Karinauskas.
 Installations
 Installation of newly-elected off, ficers of the Lithuanian Catholic Students association will take place tomorrow afternoon in the Congress avenue school.
 Among those to take part in the exercises at 2:30 o'clock will-be Rev. A. Edward Gradeck, spiritual direc- tor; Joseph Dubauskas, honorary president; Hedwiga Stulginskas, president; vice-president, William Klimas: treasurer. Anthony Kateiva; secretary; Michalena Vaicus; corre- spending secretary, Alice Stase- lunas; and sergeant-at-arms, Will liam KlimaS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-08
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Nora Geary) Brown, former resident of this city, who died in Greenfield, Mass, yes terday, will be held on Monday morning in Greenfield.
 The funeral of Maurice Ahearn will be held from the home, 30 Syl- van avenue on Monday morning at 8:15 o'clock to St. Francis Xavier's church where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the home after noon today.
 The funeral of Thoraas c. Carey was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Begin Funeral Home. 290 East Main street, to the Church of the Immaculate Concep-, tion, where Mass was celebrated at g o'clock. Burial was In Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Robert F .Jenner, infant son of MT. and Mrs. Ken meth R. Jenner, was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home, Oronoke road. Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis, rector of St. Johns Episcopal church, officiating. Burial was in Grove cemetery, Naugatrck.
 The funeral of Mrs. Maria M. Gammieri was held this morning from the Colasanto Funeral Home, 934 Bank street, at 8:15 o'clock to the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel where mass was celebrated at g o'clock. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
 The pallbearers, all grapdsons of the deceased, were: Thomas, Ar mold and Nelson Cicchetti, John, Domenic and Legendre Iosa.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie A. Forrest were held yesterday af- ternoon at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, with Rev. Samuel A. Budde, vicar of Christ Chapel, officiating. Rev. Thomas Cochard, of Prospect, assisted. Bur- ial was in the old Pine Grove cen1- etery. Bearers were c. Fred Beebe, Harold Beebe, Frank Hales, Oliver Hales, Edwin Eastwood and Wal ter Meier.
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(Continued from Page D provided an indictment can be wrung from a grand jury which will be impaneled Wednesday by States Attorney Lawrence L. Lewis.
 Naugatuck Case
 Embezzlement of funds of his of- flee is charged against Louis Schiller, Jr., of Naugatuck, former town clerk of Naugatuck. Two of the alleged hit and run drivers who caused concern on the part of local autoists and pedestrians and con- certed action by the police depart ment during November and Decem- Der are also ready for trial on charges of automobile homicide. They are Edward MauZerol and Milton w. Powers. Three others who are faced with similar charges are not ready for arraignment yet, as findings have not been released by the coroner.
 Rowland Hughes Case
 Breaking and entering and ag- gravated assault are the charges which face William Mangine, Frank Waite and Cecil Gentle, who on December 16 slugged night watch man and attempted to rob safe at the Howland-Hughes company here. Aftermath of gun duel on Bank street is the charge of carry ing concealed weapon and aS- Sault with intent to kill which the state has against Michael Carosella of North Main street. He shot and near fatally wounded Constable Frank DeSornma. William Sims, colored, of this city, will face the court on serious statutory charge, involving his daughter.
 Some Others
 Antonio DeBiase, charged with breach of the peace, on complaint of Judge Edward Mascolo, will also face the January term. Andrew Dubourge, Daniel O'Connor, James Burke, John Luchene, and Harold Cosgrove are all charged with using a motor vehicle without the per- mission of the owner. Arthur Wheeler faces a similar charge in addition to operating while under the influence of liquor.
 Other cases on the docket are: Ernest Wilson, charged with inde- cent assault; Michael Wasko, oper- ating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor; Edward Moriarty, theft from person; Ernest Shappy and William Costello, at- tempted theft from person.
 Balance of List
 Also, Ernest Boucher, indecent exposure; Reginald Sherman, em- bezzlement by agent and forgery; Frank Chew, breaking and enter ing; John Kwiatkoski, breaking and entering, and theft. Edward Diste- fano is also charged with theft.
 Cases will be disposed of on Tuesday afternoon in the events where accused plead guilty. Other cases will be assigned for hearing at future dates.
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Signed Confession
 Hivun, the former prize fighter who police say has signed 10-pagt confession of the arguments ano klght which developed into the mur- der of his wife on September IA, will face the grand jury at Waterbury superior court, Wednesday, January 12, at 10 o'clock. He has been held et New Haven county jail, without bond, since the day following the murder, when he was captured in Hamden by police of that town and state troopers, as he slept on the railroad tracks.
 Key Witness
 Also held at the county jail is Larry Reed, bcarder at the Hivon home, who authorities are expect ing to be the key witness in the states prosecution. Cheshire con- stables, who have knowledge of the background of the case. claim that Hivon had sworn to "get" Reed.
 Upon order from States Attorney Lawrence L. Lewis, grand jury has been Subpoenaed by High Sheriff J. Edward Slavin. Tn jury is composed of a city court judge, manufacturers, 8 banker, a farmer, an assessor, a political leader, and several attor- neyS. Six of the jurors are from Waterbury.
 First Since 1883
 The jury is the first to be im- paneled in Waterbury since April, 1883, when the case of Eleanor Sad Ter was on the docket. Miss Sadler was accused of the pen-knife slay- ing of Marshal LasSiter, and is now serving seven years term in the Connecticut State Farm for Women.
 Figuratively speaking, the life of Hivon will be in the hands of the IS men comprising the jury, when they start examination of witnesses next Wednesday. No one will be al- lowed in that room with the excep- tion of the jury, Hivon, and what ever witnesses the state suggests to the jury that they call. Hivon will be unrepresented by counsel, and States Attorney Lawrence L. Lewis and his staff will also be on the out side. The witnesses will be exanl- ined by the jury, and also by Hivon If he should so desire.
 Up To Jury
 When all witnesses have been ex- anained the jury will consider the caae and then return their finding to the court. A true bill of murder in the first degree or second degree may be returned, or they may charge him with manslaughter. They may also return a mo true bill" which would probably mean that States Attorney Lewis would prefer 8 charge of mansiaughter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-08
$1, 500 or Fairfield
 Money Unexplained
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i In fact, Controller Rowland tele- phoned Mrs. D. Harrington, of Bald win street, whose mother before her washed the bedding materials from Rose Hill volunteer station, later from Baldwin street, to tell her that she and Mrs. Elizabeth Daly, of Ayers street, might continue to do the laundry.
 "He said he didn't know about us when he gave the contract to Per rvs, Incorporated" Mrs. Harrington remarked today. "He asked me to call The Democrat and tell you that he was giving us the work" Perry Takes Over
 Yesterday acquisitions from Per- rvs, Incorporated, firm with capi- tai of $39,900 and whose president, H. H. Camp, and treasurer, Sher- man H. Perry, are Watertown Re- publicans, arrived at the fire de- partment, taking over all of the laundry work for the department. Formerly, the two women, Shanett- Lux and the Imperial Laundry had cared for this minor item of city work.
 Another Patronage Scrap
 Extent to which the Republican patronage is expected to reach was indicated yesterday by the action of the controller. The "spoils" of his office, including at least ten of eleven jobs held by veterans there, are still in the offing for clamoring Republicans and Independent-Dem ocratS, with another battle on be- cause of the retaining of James F. Purcell as office guide to the novice controller. Purcell was appointed in 1930, a Democrat.
 Frankie Burns Exploited
 And there is another immediate development in the local scheme. Charges that Frankie Burns, also Frank Santalucia, owner of several trucks and snow-removal equip ment, presently fuming by .Republi- can order, actually remain the con- sideration of the corporation coun- sel, in spite of Controller Rowland's publicizing of the matter contrary to ethical practice. That Santalu- cia received sums approximating $12,OO0 in two months, met laugh ter today by officials.
 Precedent Established
 "Why, I know of case, several cases, in fact, where persons with adequate equipment to do city work received as much as $2,500 a week." said prominent official.
 Tt would be less amusing if it weren't for the fact that a proper examination of the facts of the Santalucia case will show definitely that he was equipped to handle the work. There were others who did not show such foresight, failed to equip themselves to compete for the jobs which the city found neces- sary."
 G. O. P. S1500 SluSh Fund
 "What became of the $500 slush fund from Fairfield County last fall?" demanded another official. "Is J. Warren Upson so afraid of what the voters will do to him next fall that he has to raise a rumpus be- fore his man Rowland is prepared to show even average ability in of flee, let alone question the opera ton Of the office under an official who really had an important finan- cial background?"
 Sentiment was that the Republi- can attack" centering around the controllers office, was pushed far ahead of the proposed scheme in order to counteract, in it's small way, the statewide investigation of payments to property owners in Fairfield County which is expected to develop into a Connecticut "Tea- pot Dome."
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irregularities in the office of the former controller; why the any thing goes policy of the Republican newspapers in Waterbury and the 'coverage' of the board of finance meeting by three reporters and the son of the owner of the Republican, American?"
 Rowland Did Arouse Himself
 Controller Sherwood L. Rowland was "too busy" today to comment on this aspect of the first week furry his organization has ordered in the controllers office. He did take time out yesterday, however, after reading in The Democrat of the effect one of his first distribu- tions of Republican patronage had on two women who, for years, had done small laundering jobs for the fire department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-08
GRAND JURY IS
 CALLED BY GOV.
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(Continued from Page D exists sufficient cause to warrant a more comprehensive and intensive inquiry into the entire subject mat ter.
 q offer my personal services as well as those of my entire staff to be used in such manner as you may direct"
 Mclaughlin said he had examined 320 checks paid by the Highway Department for rights-of-way land purchases. "ThiS is not complete list" he added.
 The attorney general said his re- port to the governor on details of the parkway land deals would not be made public.
 Decided In Jury
 The jury summons was decided last night after hours of confer ences. Mclaughlin and Willis con- ferred all afternoon, interviewing officials of the state treasurer's and comptroller's offices, and studying the Hurley report.
 Then they went to the supreme court building to confer with Chief Justice William M. Maltbie. Later, a meeting was held with the gover- nor.
 Sufficient funds" Willis said, have been provided for the grand jury"
 Were all agreed" said the gov- ernor, "that calling the grand jury was the thing tc do.'
 Hurley Report Fastened It
 He indicated it would have been summoned even if the scathing Hur- ley report had not been made public at this time.
 "The Hurley report did not influ- ence our decision" he said, and i've had the Merritt parkway in mind all the way"
 The powers of a grand jury here, according to competent authorities, are sweeping. It may investigate crimes committed anywhere in Con- necticut.
 Prosecutions, however, must be delegated to the states attorneys in counties where the alleged crimes occurred.
 The supreme court concluded its hearing into whether the highway department was deprived of its con- trol over construction and mainten- ance of the states highways and bridges by a 1897 reorganization statute creating the public works division.
 Highway Commissioner Macdon- aid put finishing touches on a re- port in which he will explain" high prices paid for the Merritt parkway land purchases.
 The treasurer's office still reported a $210.oOO check paid by the state to the Port Green Realty Co.,. for a parcel of land at Green wich. It was the largest individual of the parkway land purchases.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-08
BILL FOR WAGES.
 HOURS MAY PASS
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(Continued from Page D the principles of President Roose- velt's plan for a floor for wages and ceiling for hours"
 Some Significance
 Although the governors did not commit themselves to the Black Connery wage-hour bill, which was sent back to committee in the house by a coalition of southern Democrats and northern Republi- cans, it was considered significant that their resolution was adopted after White House luncheon with the president.
 Another portent of a possible about face by some southern sena- tors on wage-hour legislation was seen in the overwhelming victory this week of Rep. Lister Hill, Demo- crat, Alabama, for the senate seat vacated by Supreme Court Justice Hugo l.. Black. Hill defeated for mer Senator J. Thomas Hefiin about two to one.
 Hill was one of the few southern congressman who supported the wage-hour bill at the special Ses- sion. Both Heflin and Charles w. Williams, the third candidate for the seat, opposed the bill and made it one fo the principal issues of the campaign.
 Point To HilPS Victroy
 Representatives who still seek &C., ton at this congress on labor legis- Iation pointed to Hills victory as indicating that many representatives who voted to send the bill back to committee may have heard from ''back home"
 However, no one would attempt to answer these questions: 1. How to get the house labor committee to agree on a bill. 2. How to get the bill through the rnfriendly house rules committee. 3. How to get it out any other way. All agreed that it was virtually impossible to get enough signatures again to bring the measure to the floor if the rules committee remained adamant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-08
PLANNING APPEAL
 IN FINANCE CASE

An appeal to the Supreme Court or Connecticut was being planned today by Attorney Francis McDon- ald, from the refusal of Common Pleas Court Judge Miles F. McNiff to set aside the verdict for the plaintiff in the replevin action of The Associates Discount company against Peter Sorriero. Judge McNiff directed the verdict for the plain tin at the completion of the trial.
 The case was based on the sale Of a car under the finance plan. The defendant refused to pay for the car, charging that the plaintiff company had charged 30 per cent interest, in violation of the usury statutes. Judge McNiff's refusal to set aside the verdict was filed today.
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utes. At first the Japanese de- manded that the Russian be handed over to them and that he apologize for what they did not specify. Tn the end the French and Japanese officers shook hands and it ap- peared as if the incident had a peaceful curtain.
 Japanese Agent Ends 1t
 It was understood, however, that actually the incident was settled by the Japanese consulate general. A French consular official called there on the run during the nego- tions between the officers, and ap- parently the Japanese Consular of- ficials sent word to the front.
 Afterward the French concession police announced that the incident was regarded as small affair, due to a misunderstanding" and that it had been settled on the spot by the officers.
 This was the second recent incl dent at the French boundary. The first was precipitated when Japa- nese troops, without proper passes, tried to force their way into the French concession.
 Protesting on British
 During this incident the Shang- hai municipal council, administering body of the international concession, was protesting to Japanese authori- ties against the beating of British policemen by Japanese soldiers on the western boundary of the settle ment. Also the council formally mo- tif1ed the British consulate general of the incident The British had done nothing at this time, as the attacks were regarded as so seri- ous that the government at London was asked to take charge.
 AS in the case of the Russian volunteer, British policemen were protesting on the occasion of one of the two attacks on them against the berating by Japanese soldiers of Chinese civilians. There was 8 third incident yesterday, when Jap anese soldiers crossed the railroad tracks which mark the western limits of the international area. The British ordered them to go back and the Japanese did so.
 French Holds Own Territory
 There was a distinct difference between the incidents involving the French and the British. The Japa- neSe have made 8 bid for what is regarded as dominance over the nl- ternational settlement, which is ad- ministered by the municipal coun- ci-an international body-under an agreement with the Chinese gov ernment. However, the French con- cession is French territory and the Japanese have recognized its special status.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-08
PRINCIPAL SPEAKER

Boston, Jan. S-(UP).-James Roosevelt, the presidents son-secre- tary, will be principal speaker at the Boston Jackson day dinner to- night in the Copley Plaza hotel. Af- ter the presidents address Is heard by radio, his son, U. S. Senator Da- vid I. Walsh, Governor Charles F. Hurley and Mayor Maurice J. Tobin will speak.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-08
Political Club To
 Banquet Next Week
$50 Expected at 10th Anniversary Dinner-Dance of
 Lithuanians Saturday, January IS
BROOKLYN NEWS

Reservations are reported to have been sold out TOT the 46th anniver- sary banquet of the Lithuanian Git izens' Political club next Saturday night at Venta hall, 103 Green street.
 The attendance will be about 175 couples, with the program to con- sist of dancing, dinner, entertain ment, refreshments, and speakers. William Jokubonis, president, will officiate as toastmaster, with princi- pal speakers to include Mayor Frank Hayes and other city officials.
 The program will begin at g o'clock with dancing to the music of the Merry Makers orchestra, fol-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-08
STATE WITHDRAWS
 TREASURY FIJI NDS
Special to The Democratl

Washington. Jan. 8 - Connecticut led all the states in withdrawal of unemployment compensation funds during the first week, it was re- ported here today. Of eleven states, which withdrew $3,625, 900 held in trust for them by the treasury, Connecticut drew $750,000.
 This was for the first six days of the year, the first period of effect of the new unemployment compen- sation law. Connecticut has paid into the treasury many times the amount withdrawn, however, which will be available as call is made by state officials of the unemployment compensation department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-08
GUEST SPEAKER

New Haven, Conn.,, Jan. 8-(UP) William O. Douglas. chairman of the Securities and Exchange Com mission, will be the guest speaker at the annual Jackson Day dinner at the Hotel Taft here tonight.
 More than 400 delegates, paying $25 a plate. were expected to att
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-08
Grand Jury Convenes
 Here Next Wednesday
Alleged Confession of Albert HivOn Held for Murder
 of Wife to Figure Largely in Hearing

Counsel for Arthur Hvon, 5O of Cheshire and New Haven the who is accused of the jealousy staying of his wife, Josephine refused today to dvuge any of their future plans to pleas deenses "We await
 Ing the verdict of the grand ury the only comment elicted from Attorney Charles Lyman and Attorney