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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-16

Birmingham, Ala, Nov. 16-(UP) The opera Faust, performed in street clothes, without scenery, pro- perties, or orchestral accompani- ment, drew five curtain calls" from an audience of 1000 at the municipal auditorium.
 Actually, there was no curtain either, so the singers walked off the stage and walked back on again to receive the prolonged oyations.
 The performance was by opera on Tour, Inc.,, of New York, and the trouble was caused by a stagehands' strike, called at the request of mu- sicianS who protested against the troupe's use of canned music"
 The production mas been using records made by, the London phil- harmonic symphony, instead of having an orchestra in the pit, and the singers have Synchronized their voices to the teamed music" Per- formances had been given at Rich- nlOnd, Va, and Nashville, Tenn, but when the troupe arrived here, c. P. Thiemonge. secretary of the Bir- mingham Musicians' Association, complained, and the international Stage Employees Association in- sttucted its members not to unload or set up the scenery handle the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-16
COLLEGE YOUTHS
 PROTEST NAYS

Boston, Nov. 16- 16-(UP)-Harvar and Simmons college students held mass meetings today to protest Ger man persecution of Jews.
 At Harvard, the speakers were William J. Bingham, athletic direc- tor, Dean w. O. Sperry of the div inity school, Professor zachariah Chafee of the law school and 0. w. Allport, assistant psychology profess Sor.
 The meeting was sponsored by American student union, Harvard debating council, Harvard monthly, Saint Paul,s society, Phillips Brooks House association. Harvard Drama tic society; Harvard Avukah, Cam bridge Union. of University teach- CTS and Harvard iloscphical so- ciety.
 The Simmons meeting was Ad- dressed by Professor H. L. Harley, president Of the American Student Union
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-16
FRANCE WILL NOT
 CEDE COLONIES

Paris, Nov. 16.-(UP)-The office of Premier Edouard Daldier sought to halt mounting protests against cession, of French colonial territory to Germany by denying today that the government was considering re- turn of any mandated territories to the Reich. ~ at "
 Several months ago the govern ment made known that France would oppose any violation of her colonial empire and will resolutely preserve the integrity of her pos- sessions such as they were consti- tlIted at the end of the World War;" said the statement, issued af- ter 8 call on Daladier by Pierre Tattinger, vice president of the Chamber of Deputies Colonial conn mittee. "
 "No sessions have been or will be envisaged. No negotiations will be considered on this subject.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-16
MARY PICKFORD
 IS VERY WARLlKE

Washington, Nov. 16-(UP) = Mary Pickford turned militant yes- terday and called for America to "arm to the teeth" to defend itself against European dictatorS.
 Miss Pickford, speaking in Wash ington for the first time since she participated in the Liberty Loan campaigns 20 years ago, denounced dictators, demanded that women back a big national defense pro- gram. and called for more air. planes and more men trained to fly them.
 Calling Hitler mad as Q March hare." she predicted that when he finishes with the Jews, he will turn to the gold of the Catholic church, then to the Protestants, and where will he turn next?" She answered, ito the country that has the most gold in the world"
 Discussing conditions in Germany, Miss Pickford exclaimed, T don't know what our dear Lord Jesus would think. If he were to come back to earth today and see what his Christian babies are doingi"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-16
POLICEMEN NOT
 TO BE ARRESTED
Judge Finn Refuses to Issue Bonds Warrants
 for Attorney TObinl

Judge Edward J. Finn in the court of common pleas today refused to order the issuance of bench war rants for the arrest of Police Off, cers Michael Karpleman and John annone, who are charged by Attor- ney John F. Tobin with perjury in connection with the trials of Frank ''Tingles" Salinardi on charges of assault, breach of the peace and re- sistance.
 Tobin, defense counsel for Sali- nardi, asked yesterday for the issu- ance of the warrants. He claimed that the testimony given by the po- lice officers in the city court trial of Salinardi different from that giv- en them at the common pleas court appeal hearing. Salinardi went to jail yesterday for nine months, when Judge Finn refused to reopen the case.
 Pros. William J.. Larkin stated yesterday that the procedure taken by Tobin was irregular, and argued that the warrants should not be is- sued. Judge Finn held the hearing this morning with only Attorney Tobin, Pros. Larkin and Clerk Wil- liam M. Gillettee of common pleas court present. 3 <
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-16
STATE PROJECTS
 WILL BE STARTED

Hartford, Conn, Nov. 16- (UPl- State Highway Commissioner Wil- Ham J. Cox planned today to be- gin immediate constructiou on 28 Connecticut bridge and highway projects for which the federal gov- ernment contributed $S,00O.0 900 in a PWA grant. s
 Approximately one half of the $1,- 03S, ,iS1 federal grant for bridges will be used towards construction of a new bridge across the Housatonic river between Stratford and Milford. The remainder will be used for con- struction of about 10 smaller bridges about the state. :
 The highway grant will be applied towards construction Of 1T protects.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-16
Withdraws Challenge Over Reelection Of Rep. J. Joseph Smith
Deadline On Fascisn Is Latest By Roosevelt
Twenty Sister Republics Have Been Invited to Join Proposed Plan Canada Will Also Be COn-
 sidered in On Program
BY LYLE c. WILSON United Press Staff Correspondent

Washington, November 16.-(UP) = President Roosevelt has circled the Western Hemisphere with boldly drawn deadline against Fasc- ism and today invites 20 sister re- publics and the Dominion of Canada to help the United States defend it against aggression.
 Continental Defense" has super seded national defense" in Ameri- can policy.
 MT. Roosevelt coupled his defense announcement with tc.Se and blis- tering comment on German perse- cution of Jews. It followed shortly the United States protest against "unwarranted" Japanese violations of American property and personal rights in China, and warnings to Italy to respect rights of American Jewish Nationals.
 This establishment of United States defense on a continental basis" in partnership with 21 peo- pies who occupy the Western Hemis- phere with us spotlights the forth coming Pan-American conference in Lima, capital of Peru, as a meeting to bulwark the New World against floodtides running riot in Europe and Asia. Secretary of State Hull will sail November 9 as head of the American delegation to Lima. The conference will begin December 9 There is no excitement, but a steady pressure for speed here as the United States prepares to live in g. newly troubled world.
 Army of 100000 Men
 War Department officials talk of basic equipment for field army of 100000 men and they want it quick - within eight months, some of them insist. Back of it all are hope and belief that a continental partnership would be too imposing for any aggressor to dare adventure in the New World.
 But battleships are rising from
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-16
Recount of Ballots in Win- sted Showed Only Slight
 Discrepancy RICE DECIDED TO
 END PROCEEDINGS Court Justices Pleased at Spirit in Which Both
 Sides Acted
BY FRANKLIN FARNHAM Democrat Staff Reporter)

Hartford, November 16 = Contest over reelection of Congressman J. Joseph Smith of Waterbury, as repre- sentative to Congress from the fifth district ended today when Lieutenant Colonel Roy E. Rice, Republican candi- date, withdrew his challenge. Following swiftly on an- nouncement by Associate Justice Newell E. Jennings of the supreme court that the re- count of ballots in the town of Winchester (Winsted) showed that Colonel Rice gained just 8 few more than 100 votes. Attorney Richardson Bronson, counsel for Colonel Rice, issued a statement: ''The discrepancy and error found in Winchester does not justify fur- ther proceedings. MT. Rice feels that the matter should proceed no further @C0Ws WOu10 NV NUAU&C After day of deliberation yester- day Justices Jennings, Christopher L. Avery and Allyn L. Brown, during which the supreme court justices conducted their own count and scrutiny of All ballots rejected by the Winsted moderator, Justice Jen- nings at mid-morning remarked of the entire recount of Winsted hal- lots:
 "The apparent result ultimately would not be changed, although the margin might be narrowed"
 Attorneys J. Gregory Lynch, Mil- ton H. Meyers, of Waterbury, Cyril Coleman, of Hartford, Howard Hausman of Winsted, and Town Clerk c. Wesley Winslow of Winsted, conducted the recount of the ac- cepted ballots and found slight gains for all candidates, l3 votes for Col onel Rice. These l3 votes, coupled with 108 accepted by the justices from the All rejected, gave Colonel Rice gain of 121 votes, cutting the accepted margin of Congressman Smith in the entire district to l73 votes.
 Justice Pleased at Spirit
 The justices, commenting on the dignity and skill with which the contest was conducted by both sides, lauding States Attorney William B. Fitzgerald, of Waterbury, counsel for Cong. Smith. his associate, Attorney Coleman, Attorney Rich ardson Bronson and States Attorney William H. Blodgett, of Winsted, Litchfield County states attorney, subscribed to . statement by Justice Jennings:
 we appreciate the spirit in which these proceedings have been car- ried through"
 Colonel Rice, following the with drawal notice of his counsel, con- graduated Cong. Smith on his re- electon.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-16
YOUTHS GIVEN UP
 AS LOST AT SEA

Chatham, Mass, Nov. 16-(UP)- Hope was virtually abandoned to- day for two youths swept out to sea in an eight-foot skiff. Only the slim chance that Thomas Glendon. n, of Boston, :: n of the late Rich- ard J. (Dicl) Glendon, Columbia crew coach, and Lester Welford, l8, of Wakefield might have been picked up by a fishing boat re- Inained. Two coast guard Amphi- bians and an army plane joined the patrol boat Thetis and coast guard picket boats yesterday in g. futile alI-day search. "A
 The two youths had set out in the skiff Monday to retrieve two ducks they had shot down. Caught by q stiff breeze, they were swept out to sea off Stonehorse lightship. Members of the lightship crew sighted the shiff oncc and set off in a tender, but were unable to ind it. Meantime. the temperature has hQEered near the freezlnk mark
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-16
Preparation Demand Is Made On Nazis By US. German Government Asked to Pay for Damage Done American PrOperty-G German Press Answers
 More VituperatiOn
BY FREDERICK oECHsNER

United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Berlin, November 10. - CUP. = The United States has made formal representations to the German gov- ernment regarding damage done to American property during anti Semitic riots, 1t was learned today. The, representations, like those made by Great Britain, were in the form of g written note, in which the United States reserved all rights, including a demand for reparations. At least three claims have been made by American citi- zens. A fourth claim was understood to have been made from outside Ber- lin. Ambassador Hugh Wilson did not make the representation person. ally. Other countries have taken, or contemplate similar action, it was learned. Diplomatic quarters em- phasized that foreign nations were not only interested in forcing Ger man recognition of damage claims, but in obtaining definite ruling that foreign Jews are exempt from the fines, which have been levied on Jews as whole.
 Foreign diplomats were also de- termined to obtain a reply to their contention that, as matter of prin- ciple, foreign Jews have right to reopen their shops.
 With more restrictive decrees against the Jews expected the repre- sentations were considered particu- larly important.
 Furious Press Attacks
 Germany answered worldwide protests with furious press attacks on foreign powers, including the United States, and with increased pressure on Jews.
 The press made no reference to President Roosevelt's condemnation of the anti-semitic campaign, but sternly warned that Jews would be treated as hostages.
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DANIEL ]. LEARY. ATTORNEYS TO. APPEAL RULING Will Take Decision of Judge Simpson Up to
 Supreme Court ACTION WILL TAKE
 PLACE IMMEDIATELY This Will Not Interfere With Regular Trial When
 It Gets Started

An immediate appeal to the court of errors was being prepared today by counsel for former Con- troller Daniel J. Leary, whose second attempt to gain access to the minutes of the Water bury Extraordinary Grand Jury was summarily dis missed by Judge Earnest c. Simpson in superior court yesterday. Judge Simpson dismissed Leary's mandamus action which named as respondents Spe- cial Prosecutor Hugh M. Alcorn and Foreman Carl A. Lundgren of the grand jury, but promised all possible aid in perfecting the appeal SO that it might be heard earl yin De- cember by the states highest court.
 Attorney Josiah H. Peck and At torney Frederick L. Warehouse of Hartford, counsel for MT. Leary, will file the appeal
 Judge Studied Case
 In dismissing the mandamus ac- tion, in judgment issued orally and from the bench. Judge Simp- son stated that he had given the matter much consideration since last Tuesday when the mandamus was prepared. He said that the manda- mus is an extraordinary writ and should not be issued unless the petitioner has a clear legal right, no other recourse at law, and un- less there exists a clear legal duty for the respondents to perform.
 Judge Simpson commented at length on his belief that none of these conditions prevailed in favor of Leary in the present issue.
 Trial Should Go On
 He reiterated his stand that the mandamus should not be allowed to interfere with the start of the trial of Leary and 25 others charged with conspiracy, which is slated for No- vember 29. It is his belief, however, that if the appeal is heard the first week of December, a decision might be issued before any actual evidence is heard at the trial.
 It is expected that at least three weeks or a month will be required, after November 29, for the task of selecting jury of 12 to hear the case.
 Grand Jury Still Exists
 An important reason to the mind of Judge Simpson, why the min
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-16
GREAT BRIT AIN, 1. ITALY ] ' AT \ PEACE 3
Relations Strained By Fall of Ethiopa Are Again
 Resumed
BY STEWART BROWN

United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Rome, Nov. 16-(UP) = Great Britain and Italy, who almost went to war over Ethiopia three years ago, made peace" today.
 Relations, strained by Italy's con- quest of Ethiopia and participation in the Spanish civil war, returned to normal with two formal ceremonies at Chigi Palace. The first was Bri- tain's recognition of Ethiopia as part of the Italian empire and the second put into effect the long-de- layed British Italian mutual agree ment.
 At 11:05 a. m. (5:05 a. m. EST) the Earl of Perth, British ambassador to Italy, presented to Count Galeaz- 20 Ciano, foreign minister, new ere dentials accrediting him to Victor Emanuel, both as king of Italy and Emperor. of Ethiopia. His new letters replaced those of the late King George V which accredited him only to the King of Italy.
 Ethiopia As Italian
 In recognizing Ethiopia as ItaRan, the friendly relations the two na- tions had long before the Ethiopian war were restored. At one point dur ing the war, Britain concentrated more than 6OO,0OO tons of warships in the Mediterranean. The recogni- tion came just two days before the third anniversary of the league of nations sanctions against Italy. ob- served in Italy annually as a sort of national holiday.
 This afternoon Lord Perth returns to the foreign office to join Ciano in signing a declaration announcing the immediate enforcement of the British Italian agreement which had been determined last April 16 but never implernented because of Italy's continued participation in the Spanish war.
 By Perth's two acts, the British government restores normal, friend- ly relations with Italy based on the status quo in the Mediterranean and mutual respect for their various in terests there, in the near east, Red sea and Africa.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-16
RAILWAY HEAD
 SEES GOOD TIMES

New York. Conn, Nov. 16.-CUP)
 Howard s. Palmer, president of the New Haven railroad system, looked forward today to better times and an improvement in the bank rupt roads financial condition.
 We are well along in our reor- ganization, plans until the tailSpin in business started last fall, !" he told members of the supervisory force during his four. years as president, he Said, i've have experienced about everything except prosperity. ! IT now feel more confident that wA really are going to have better timeS'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-16
Prominent Naugatuck Citizen Passes Away
Arthur H. Dayton Dies in New Haven at Age of S3; Started Career as Office BOy-WOrked His
 Way to Bank Presidency
lspeciaI 10 The Democratl

Naugatuck, Nov. 16.-Arthur H. Dayton, 83, who started his career as an office boy in the National Bank of New England, East Had dam, Conn, at a salary of $125 per year, and who recently completed his 67th year in the banking busi- ness, rising to the post of president of the Naugatuck Savings bank, died at 2 o'clock this morning in the New Haven hospital.
 MT. Dayton, whe resided at 22 Ter race avenue, worked Monday but was taken suddenly i'll Tuesday and was taken to the hospital yesterday. He was one of the oldest bankers in this state and was prominent in state and New England banking cir cles.
 Held Other Positions
 At the time of his death, he was in additic to president of the Sac- ings bank here, vice-president of the Naugatuck National bank, vice-presi- dent of the National Bank of New England, East Haddam. vice-presi- dent of the Risdon Manufacturing company, honorary president of the Naugatuck YMCA, and a trustee there, senior warden of St. Mich- ael's Episcopal church here and a member of the odd Fellows, Masons and Red Men.
 He was undoubtedly one of Nau- gatuck's leading citizens and his death came as shock and distinct loss to the community. The nag at the town hall was at half-maSt to- day as he had been 8 borough ot- iiciaI during his long and illustrious career.
 He was a burgess in 1894, in 1898 and In 1905, a member of the board of charities in 1895 and served as a <N~.a&..,rnA asa Doon 0l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-16
Witness Appears In Local Court; Was Summoned In N. Y.
Is Identified as C. DOty of Westchester County, N Y Was Called to Show Cause Why He Shouldn't
 Appear Here at Trial

Surprise witnesses from New York are being sub- or for ber % Novmbe % o ttS af @ Waterbury conspiracy trial At least man, tentatively identified Doty of Westchester County New York; summoned yesterday to appear before Justice Morris Koeng in General Sessions court New York; today and show why he should not appear in Waterbury as witness O0
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-16
ANCLO-AMERICAN
 TRADE AGREEMENT
Will Be Signed Wednesday By Both GOvts.; Canada
 Also Will Sign
By HOBART c. MONTEE United Press Staff Correspondent)


 Washington, Nov. IS = (UP) - British and American officials com pleted today the final details of the long-awaited Anglo-American trade treaty and the ceremony of signing it was expected to take place to- morrow. At the same time, a new trade treaty between the United States and Canada will be signed.
 Both agreements have been nego- tiated simultaneously, a new Cana dian treaty being necessary to, elim- mate conflicting trade commitments in empire agreements between Cam ada and Great Britain. The first American-Canadian treaty was signed in 1895 and has been oper- ating successfully since.
 Drafts About Ready
 Drafts of the treaties designed to increase trade and the economic and political ties of the largest groups of English speaking peoples of the world-were understood to be prac- tically ready for oficial signatures High officials of the three govern (Continued on Page 2)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-16

The order, according to reliable information, was issued at the re- quest of Special Prosecutor Hugh M. Alcorn, who directed the pro- ceedings of the Waterbury extraor- dinary grand jury, and who will be in charge of the prosecution when the trial starts.
 Locking for AlcOrn
 Mir. Doty, whose connection with the trial he would not reveal, and whose business connections could not be. immediately identified, appeared by mistake in the Waterbury supe- rior court today, looking for MT. Alcorn.
 He misunderstood the summons, and instead of papearing at the Gen. eral Sessions court, came to Water bury. When he learned of his mis- take, he immediately wired officials at General Sessions court that he would appear as soon as he could make the return trip.
 Headed Back to N. Y.
 Alter receiving directions from a Democrat reporter, he left the city. heading back toward New York, by way of Danbury. Accompanied by a woman who apparently was his wife, he was driving huge black sedan, with New York marker plates
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-16
|NAZI EYES
 |ON AFRICA

WTHAT will be the next
 V demand of Adolf Hit- Ter? Everyone is asking that question. He has just told France he wants back the former German colo- nies she has under man. date. VIII he soon make the same demand for the more important ones held by Great Britain? Milton Bronner. London { core spondent for The Water bury. Democrat, has written . series of informative arr ticIes telling why Germany wants this African terri tory, and the steps she has already taken to ''Naxffys t. Starting on Page IS to- tlays
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-16
FIVE POWERS MAY
 CONFER ON JEWS
United States, Great Bri- tain, France, Netherlands
 With Brazil Also
BY WALLACE CARROLL

United Press Stan COrfeSpOndemtl
 London, Nov. 16-(UP)-A five power conference probably will be called to meet in London within a few days to discuss relief for Jews from Germany, it was indicated to- day. The nations involved would be the United States, Great Britain, France, the Netherlands and Bra gil, composing the directorate of the intergovernmental committee on ref- ugees. No date for the meeting has been set. The call for the meeting would be sent out by Lord Winter town, chairman of the intergovern- mental committee, if the other four powers agree.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-16
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Nov. 16-(UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through Nov. 14. compared with a year ago: This Year Expenses Lnst Yenx $2,s21, ,337, ,zs7.S9 s2.oss,7sO,5os,ss s2,154.s42.77.7s s1, ,2s2, ,41152S.os ssss.ss4. .45s.sO
 Net Deficit
 $1, 1s.472.727.Os sss1. .2s7, ,l0a.se
 Cash Balance s2. 5e1 .656. .235.ss $e,ss2. .06S, ,75S.63
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