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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-29

Not long ago Poland sim was
considered . friend Of France,
opposed 10 Germany In the Eu.
ropeaR diplomatic lineup. This
picture shows General kydz.
Smigly, Polish strong man, dem.
onstrating that friendship as ne
signs the Golden Book at the
tomb Of the Unknown Soldier
during n visit 10 Paris In 1885.
countries carried on agitation for
this cause. Ignace Paderewski, the
great pianist-stateman, had alrea-
dy sold President Wilson on the
plan before the United States en-
tered the war, and 1t became an Of
fetal Allied war aim.
The treaty OF Brest-Litovsk alien
ated the last shred Of German SYM
pathy among Poles. Their troops
In the German army revolted and
fought their way to the coast to
join Polish legion already fighting
with the French. At the armistice,
Poles were expelling the German
army Of occupation from Warsaw
and establishing the Polish Repub-
lie.
While the new republic fought
Bolsheviks on the east, Germans on
the west, and Czeciis on the south,
the new League Of Nations set Po-
lands boundaries, attempting to
settle the Teschen and Upper Sile-
sia questions which still agitate the
country.
A long fight with Ukrainian fore
es under Petlura resulted In settle.
ment Of that border, and Poland
launched into o bitter war with So
Wet Russia In 1920. This resulted
In q settlement Of the eastern Dor.
der, and O similar dispute with
Lithuania dragged on until after q
plebiscite In 1928.
LARGE
MINORITIES
After all these centuries Of fig
saving, Poland remains today dot
ted with racial minorities which
make up nearly q third Of Its popu-
lation: 100000 Ruthenians, 2,i00,-
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-29
Unsung Storm, Troops!
Connectcuts Own Writes New Chapter in His
tory of Public Service in Battling Elements
WPAs Role in Relief Work Extolled by
Municipal officials.

Administrator Vincent j. Sullivan,
who established temporary head
quarters at Hartford during the
grave emergency, these men and
women struggled valiantly In the
many cities and towns where mother
nature, in one Of her extremely an.
cry moods, had laid waste and de-
stroyed millions Of dollars worth OF
public property. And while there
has already been q considerable
amount OF praise given to WPA for
the hundreds Of invaluable services
rendered, only q minute fraction OF
the extent OF the work performed by
these selfless men and women will
be fully appreciated until such time
as @ full and complete history OF the
hurricane and flood Is written.
Such q story would tell not only
Of the tireless struggle OF men striv-
Ing to save the city Of Hartford from
inundation by q rapidly rising Con-
necticut river, not only Of the Sleep
less nights for all emergency work.
ers and the STAFF Of men and women
directing the movements Of the le-
gions Of WPA, not only Of the men
clearing away the tangled maze OF
debris from town and city streets,
not only OF the women on sewing
projects and In other departments
OF the women's and professional
division Of WPA working feverishly
to gather all available garments and
rushing them TO central points for
collection, but II win also tell OF the
men who carried food, serum, disin-
fectants and medical supplies TO
communities where human life hung
In the balance. Every move was made
to count and no call for aid was un-
answered.
AiI.Night Duty
Lights burning all through the
night from wednesday on through
Sunday In the offices at state head
quarters In New Haven, In the
branch offices In Hartford and
BRIDGEPORT and the sub-ofiices In
other cities, offered mute testimony
TO the crucial struggle that was going
on. with badly crippled communica-
ton facilities 10 contend with, Con-
necticut's radio stations gave their
whole hearted cooperation In every
conceivable manner TO assist In ex.
pediting the work Of relief TO q
PROSTATE Connecticut.
Those who were In the thick Of
the fray know that WPA presented
united front, that this admins
tration provided one OF the most eff
ficient and well-coordinated agen-
cies Of relief ever TO operate In any
emergency. Then, when the crest Of
the time Of stress had passed. II was
that WPA that was first 10 make
and coordinate q survey OF the
damage done to public property and
utilities, exclusive Of state highways
and state-owned institutions. This
survey revealed damage to the ex-
tent Of nearly 100000 and was the
very first report Of Its kind to be
made.
Rehabilitation
Following Immediately upon the
heels OF this survey came the con-
ference Of state WPA administrators.
governors. mayors and other civil
authorities with federal WPA adj
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-29
TORSO MURDERS
MILDLY EXCITING
TO CLEVELA and
Citizens Show Curiosity
But Aren't Aroused By
Sayings
Bx HENRY B. HENSON

= ,p+ ny AAAANAsA - AAAsefN0@f
UNITED Press stan CorrespondsntD
Cleveland, Sept. 20. Cup zlsonie-
where In this city Of . million,
roams "the Mad Butcher Of Kings
bury Run" beheader Of IS men =
women In FOUR years.
In GLIDING police through eithsI
acunen or luck, and leading .. Sc
cluded life, he must have been seen
by hundreds Of persons.
Some crime students have rea-
soned that the phantom killer may
be Of life's upper stratum, pouucing
upon its lower: others that he Is q
member Of the lowest ebb tide it.
self, else he could not entice TO, his
lair-whatever and wherever it may
be-the denizens Of an underfringe
who become his prey.
Indignation Not High
A citizenry more curious than
indignant has found the torso saga
It's greatest crime topic Of q decade.
Detectives have agreed that the
"mad butcher" undoubtedly must
be q surgeon, butcher, nurse, osto-
path, chiropractor or hospital or.
derby to know the anatomy iieces-
sary for the skillful dissections he
performs.
Edward 8. Crudele, an attorney,
said that he believed the first two
slayings were genuine murders" but
that he did not know about the
others.
There has been some speculation
as OF the first's not being linked to
the torso chain and two Cleveland
newspapers do not count 1t.
Coroner's once Changed :
They base their count on the fact
that a new coroner was elected dur
ing the time since the case broke
first and that the former coroner
did not detail the case In record as
infinitely as became his and his sue
cessor's practice later when q crime
series apparently was In the maxi
ing. Therefore, they reason, there
may not be sufiicient evidence to iri-
dicate that the same slayer slew
victim No. I, @ woman found on o
Lake Erie beach.
In Crudele's statement also, upon
which he did not elaborate further,
there Is indication that he may ally
his thinking with that Of the occa.
sional Clevelander who believes the
entire series o practical prank OF .
lively minded medical student.
It has been reasoned that such
q student might be casting In far
away places parts Of the cadavers
upon which he works In . classroom
laboratory.
But the strict accountability -.
quired In assignment Of bodies Tor
work generally has seemed 70 make
this improbable.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-29

Chalk up two more. Biscuit III, the handsome
cocl.er SPANIEL of Mrs william Drsco Of Field street,
added two more blue ribbons to his growing collection
last Saturday afternoon when he came nome from tne
month over year old now and in fine fette. He will
be shown at the Harwnton Fair this Saturday
and next week will stack up against extremely tough
competition at the big dog show being held at the Dan
bury Fair His ribbons last weekend came in the class
for cookers of his and then in the open event ne was
scheduled to show at the Eastern States Expo
siton Show on last Saturday but his owner decided not
to rv to keep the date account of highway conditions
in that section of Massachusetts,.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-29
The good old Stevens.Duryea.

The good old Stevens-Duryea. To the younger
motorists this name won't mean an awful lot Dut
back in the good old days when motoring was real
thrill Stevens-Duryea ranked among the t0PIno!cn
cars . Charles Duryea died at his home IN fnhaael age,
mia this week after serious illness. He is credted
with building the first successful gasoline automobile
There is a tablet inscribed to his memory -. az
Springfield, Mass, where ne built ms gasolIne
menfs Charles Duryea is also credited with using
the first air inflated tires on an automobile feal
otor.car pioneer his name should be perpetuated In
the history of the industry.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-29
ANSWERS To
Test Questions

Below are the answers
10 test questions printed
ON page Q.
I. Yes.
2. "sooner state"
3. Upset.
4. Australia.
B. The sun.
Q. An alloy Of nickel and
steel.
I. When the church flag ID
displayed during religious
services on board q U. .. man.
0f-war.
8. Master Of Laws.
0. Both should be worn on
the third finger Of the left
hand, with the wedding ring
below.
10. Because they were found
TO be the most easily recog-
mixed eoloFs.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-29
WAR CLOUDS END
JOURNEYS ABROAD
Waterburians Hnrryin2
Home to Avoid Possible
Complications Later

Numerous Waterburians and resi-
dents Of nearby towns have givef
up their plans 10 Journey abroad
according to local steamship agents
Fear Of an impending European
war has resulted In many passagl
bookings being cancelled.
A similar situation prevails 81
over the country. Steamship Office
at New York report thousands o
reservations being cancelled becaus|
OF the war scare.
Several persons from this vicinity
now abroad, are leaving for America
soon or are already on their way
Mr.. and Mrs. Terence Carmody d
WATERFOWL, and their daughteI
Louise, are now understood 70 n
enroute TO the United states. nj
and Mrs. Edward II. Davis Of q
Oakland avenue are scheduled Il
sail from England Saturday. Mr|
Jessie l.. Corkingdale Of 10 frvin|
street Is TO return soon from Scot
land.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-29

For the most part unsung heroes
In Connecticut's recent devastation
by hurricane and food, the army OF
about $4,000 WPA emergency work.
ers have made contribution toward
the well-being Of hundreds Of thou
sands OF Connecticut residents the
value Of which Is beyond human
computation.
Sullivan Directs
Marshalled together by State WpA
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-29

Eddie Foy former member of the Immaculate con-
October is when the Turner's stage gala program 10
raise funds to send their gym team to the New England
Championships in Providence next June MI anu W.
Earl Wooster of Waertown avenue entertained 1or sl9
son Earl in honor of his 10Th winter last FRIDAY Ear
palsywasies who helped make the birthday CAKE a
appear included Bob Patrick, Joe Murray JOHNNY
Raw Daniels, Eileen Miller Helen, Mary ana Malsale'
Austin and Ruth Fleming
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-29

Restlessly seeking to extend It's
own borders by taking advantage OF
a partition Of Czechoslovakia, Po-
land runs true to an 800-year tradi-
ton. Poland Is Europe's jigsaw puz-
zle. Putting 1t together and taking 1t
apart again has been the favorite
indoor sport Of Europe's diplomats
for centuries.
PATRIOTISM
SURVIVES
Turks, Swedes, Russians, Prus-
slams for 600 years alternately
swarmed across the territory that
Is now Poland, before the general
lines evident today began to be laid
down. In l772, just before the
American Revolution, Russia, Prus-
STA, and Austria all carved them
selves slices Of Polish territory, and
took second helpings In 1893.
An unsuccessful rebellion led by
Kosciusko was the prelude to o
third partition Of Poland between
the same three powers, which wiped
the name Of Poland from the map
In 1895. Polish patriots who re-
fused to submit emigrated, fought
with Napoleon, and agitated In ev-
cry major country for q free po-
land.
Napoleon established brief Po-
lish state under his orbit, called the
Grand Duchy OF Warsaw. But when
he fell, the Congress Of Vienna left
nothing Of free Poland but an In
dependent city Of Kracow and q
central state called the Congress
kingdom" whose king was the
Gar OF Russia, and which had no
real independence.
Revolts against Russia In 1880
and 1868 were disastrous. During
the next 20 years Russia, Germany,
and Austria wrestled with the prob
lem Of assimilating the Polish
minorities."
DEAL WITH
THE ALLIES
When the World War came, these
Poles living under German, Russian,
and Austrian governments were
torn by the antagonisms Of the war.
AS Russian, and then German ar
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-29

Heard in passing. . . . Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Kenney
were honored recently the occasion being the tenth
anniversary of their wedding "Joe" Nolan Is getting
that g Purple" eleven up at Holy Cross College where
he has iust matriculated as Freshman. Mr. and
Mrs Rudolph Brade celebrated their gath wedding
charge of all concessions at the Harwinton Fair this
Saturday. +. The annual Harvest Festival Of the
Blessed Sacrament church is scheduled for october
al 81 and % this wear . The good old Beverage
League one Of the ctys oldest and bowling
organizations gets underway at the Mattatuck drives
tomorrow night.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-29

Rosalind Russels farewell present to Robert Donat
at the party which celebrated completion OF Metro
GoIdwyn Mayors "The Citadel" at Denham Englan o
was miniature doctors bag containing BABY doll
But the "gag" present which delighted the crew was
mechanical monkey which, when wound up, Degan
combng its hair It's standing joke between IONA, n
and the crew that he can't read his lines unless ms mar
IS combed He accepted the gag" gift in good sprtS
and Joined in the laugh as heartily as anyone
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-29

ANDY Paau of Bristol, former Fordham quarter
back has answered the siren call Of professional loot
bali Being unable to land coaching job the iikeaDe
the Union City, N j., Rams in the American League.
The New Jersey club will make its initial Connsctcut
sons Troians Palau is playing left halfback but is
calling signals job he should have had at college IN
stead Of being blocking back.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-29
q TX Topics
GSc9c?cd EM1RM.7 BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER
Good Evening.
ANYBoDY's GUESS
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

How about Poland that region called the okraae' ,,
And those once called Balkan countries ISM very p
whats going on in Croatia, and Arabia now 1rakF
And of there in Ethiopia somehow one loses track. go
Have the Japs advanced China or emma on Cne S"P
Montenegro and Indo-Chna do they figure on ne
And orr own u S. constitution, it still our eaolns eu
n winter comes or war, you picked your sioeF
viii the four powers agree to later disagree s ..o
viii all the little countries be mdepenoen1 anu ee'
How about Europe in the middle more or less,
WIN it ever mapped off right-its anyoooys guess
EN- EN-
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-29

ministrator Harry L. Hopkins,
Boston on Monday. out Of this cor
ference came orders TO proceed 1
once with the work OF rehabilitatic|
OF the stricken areas, work whid|
Is now IN progress and which WI
continue until such time as ordl
can DO brought out Of the cha
left In the wake OF New England
worst storm In history.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-29

900 Jews, 100000 White Ruthen-
ians. 100000 Germans, and many
Lithuanians, Russsads, and Czechs.
In 1925 the president Of the re-
public was forced to abdicate in the
face of a military coup by Marshal
Pilsudski, hero Of the 1920 war. Col
onel Beck, Pilsuoski's successor, is
commonly regarded as friendly to
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-29

Mr. and Mrs Edward c. Haepp Of Naugatuck held
on.n house Yesterday in honor of their goth wedding
anniversary The ring ceremony took place in Ger.
many but shortly afterward they moved the breakas.
own where they have been receiving their mail the
past four years. Bearing in mind that it's better ate
than never the Tower tonight extends its congratu-
1atiOns.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-29
Cor Hea FIRST BREAK IN,
NcTuRES THROUGH A MEMS
NAAg2 BEAUTY G0NTESTsp
BY BILL PORTER AND
GEORGE SCARBO

Henry O'Neill was undecided
whether 10 become q criminal law
yer or q priest 50 be became
an actor he's good natured, witty
and friendly has been associated
with many laudable theatrical ven
lures one OF the founders Of
the Theater Guild helped In
the success OF the Provincetown
Players would like 10 direct and
produce stage plays has been In
pictures six years recently I'M
ished Brother Rat" his 74th picture
(. plays golf and swims for exer-
else one Of Hollywood's best
dressed men.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-29

Poland whose independent existence stems from the
War; seeks to profit by Che Czech crisis The map
indicates location Of basic materials and the
territory making todays Poland. Duchy
Of Poland which became Russian ct the partition made
Congress Of Vienna (2 eeded Germany
the World War. () Joined Poland pIeb-
settle between Poland and Lhuans az acquired from
Russia result OF the Polish Russian Of 1890
roughly Gsicia acquired from the
World War
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-29
After Czechoslovakia - WHAT?
Restless Poland, Watching German Success,
CooIs Toward France, Her Friend Of 20 Years
In Path of Drang Mach Ostel,
Europe;s Tg-Sav Puzzle Must
Soon Choose One of Three Ways

EDITORS NoTE:-Hers projection Of the historic German
Drang Overhadows all eastern south 70 Turkey
north TO empire hoat Poland Hungary
Rumania the three Baltic states These little
known big Of tomorrow What Is their
background Europe present scheme their inclination
in The shifting Diplomatic series Of back
ground articles by throwing the spotlight countries
you'll about
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-29
Which way Poland?


That rapidly growing vital country of 3SOO0000 holds
strong cards in the game Europe plays today
It may adopt of three ) Stay neutral, at
tempting build itself strong independent power ca rav-
90 Cleave France whom its
whom less closely allied since
World War.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-29

mics swept across the Galicia and
Warsaw districts, each conqueror
dangled bait before the Poles, prom
ising O Polish state under his pro-
lection.
The final decision was to adhere
to the Allies, and the Poles In those
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-29

Lynn DaFi. Heading 4 lilehly eaph.
bic caat y comedian EEik Rhodes.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-29

Mr. and Mrs. Norman p Stark of Bunker Hill avenue
are staunch supporters of the belief that two can live
candles on their wedding anniversary cake Each one
brought back fond memories It red letter day for
the Sarks whose cozy domcile has always been what
prospective brides and grooms always dream Of Count
less friends called upon them to offer congrats and they
odesty accepted purse armchair and lamp which was
presented by several societies Of which the happy couple
are members Norman is janitor of the Bunker Hill Con-
gregational church. Here's hoping he and Mrs. Norman
observe many more memorable anniversaries
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-29
prGSK1N PARADE

Tennis and badminton are put in the shade,
When October approaches with its pgskin paraoe
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-29

Germany, while Rydz-Smigly, the
current military hero, inclines to
France.
German success in the Czechoslo-
vakian annexation would strengthen
elements in Poland naturally in
ciining toward Germany. The OPP
position, remembering the repub.
lie, inclines toward the delnocracies
Which way Poland?
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-29

Bob HeaIey Of Chapman avenue has left for Boston,
the horne OF the bean and the cod and the hurricane
"a aatrculate at Boston Universitys School Of FL
nance. Robert was graduated last June from Holy
Cross College.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-29
, MOVIE
SCRAPBOOK
sysMa@ MSMltyHSW9.

T. M. REG. U. 8. PAT. OFF.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-29
DEAL WITH
THE ALLIES

When the World War came, these
Poles living under German, Russian,
and Austrian governments were
torn by the antagonisms OF the war.
AS Russian, and then German ar
Evening star., 1938-07-08
Second Woman,
Is Convicted in
Killing of Man

In one of the most unusual criminal
cases on record, District Court jury
yesterday convicted q colored woman
OF manslaughter despite the fact that
another woman already had been
found guilty Of second degree murder
for killing the same man.
Although two or more persons fire.
quently have been convicted in homi-
cides when acting together to cause
the death, there was no cooperation
between the defendants in this case.
The testimony showed that the dead
man. George A. Henson, 80, colored.
was struck on the head with hammer
last April by Katie Slaughter, 40, COL
ored, during an alteration tn her
home in the 300 block Of Dixon court
SW.
Shortly thereafter he went to the
nearby home Of Emma Craig, 40, also
colored, and in another quarrel she hit
him on the head with . beer bottle.
Several hours later he died in Casualty
Hospital.
The medical testimony showed that
both blows contributed to his death.
although either might have been pri-
marily responsible. On that state of
facts, the Slaughter woman was found
guilty OF second-degree murder Tues
oay, and another jury yesterday ad-
judged the Craig woman guilty of
manslaughter.
Assistant United States Attorney
Jonn w. Jackson prosecuted both
women.
Evening star., 1938-07-08
INQUIRY IS ORDERED
INTO NATURAL GAS
Federal Power Commission to
Determine What Utilities
It May Control.

BY the Associated Press.
The Federal Power Commission has
set out to find what utility companies
come within the scope of the Natural
Gas Act, which it administers.
Acting under the law enacted by
the last session Of Congress, it ordered
an inquiry to determine what COM
panies are operating in interstate COM
merce. These companies will be regu-
lated by the commission.
The commission issued regulations
effective July IL and directed COM
panies to file rates schedules and in
formation on contracts for transporta-
tion and sale of natural gas, which
comes under the commissions juris-
diction.
Acting Chairman Clyde L. SeAvey
said the new law meets . situation in
which cities and States found their
authority too limited to reach the vast
network Of pipelines and large COM
panies transporting gas over hundreds
OF miles across State lines"
Several informal complaints have
been sent to the commission regarding
gas rates. In addition, Cleveland and
Akron, Ohio, have asked investiga tions
OF the rate structures Of the East Ohio
Gas Co. and the Hope Natural Gas
Co. OF West Virginia.