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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-21
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drivers room by q nurse. At sight
Of TAFT the man burst out, SAY,
did you telephone my wife IKE
/ told your"
TAFT laughed. II certainly did.
And she believed me, too"
4 wish she'd believe me once
In q WHILE" sighed the injured
"This Is Detective Feeley. He
wants to ask you some questions
about what happened. That Is, II
you feel all right now"
I'm okay. The doc fixed me
up In good shape. But I don't re-
member nothing except the Hash
Of that knife--and the way It felt
when It hit me-"
Try hard, Feeley urged. Didn't
you see the arm2 Couldn't you tell
whether your assailant wore 3 long
coat or q short one? When you
struck the match didn't you see q
face or a HAITI"
The taxi driver wrinkled his brow.
"No-o You see, just struck
the match and I was lookin' up at
the top OF the doorway for the num-
Der. lit kind Of seems like the
guy wore long overcoat, but ! don't
know Just how I got that idea. I'm
sure didn't see his mug"
TAFT here says he sfnelled per-
fume distinctly. Did your"
"Perfume?" The man looked
puzzled. mo, I don't think I
smelled any perfume. But then, my
nose amt so good, either"
Feeley sighed, and cast an OBJ
lique glance at TAFT.
II wish could be more help,
officer. But the fact is, 1t just hap
pened so quick. I don't know ex-
actly how 1t was. I got O couple Of
slices and dropped flat--mayhe ]
was only scared. I just laid there
on the pavement with that damn
cat meowin' somewhere around
me-"
TAFT started. "A catp You heard
O cat meowing?"
yeah, I think So"
"Was 1t before or after you got
knitted that you heard it?"
"Well I can't be sure, bul
It seems to me like II started just
when struck the match"
TAFT looked at Feeley. "Evel
hear Of The cats Meow'9"
ITO Be Continued
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D STAMP NEWS

OCTOBER sale dates for fou,
additional stamps Of The new
U. s. regular series have been an.
nounced by the Post once De.
partment. They are:
Oct. 6--i4-cent Pierce. .
Oct. 13--l5-cent Buchanan.
Oct. 20--le-cent Lincoln.
Oct. efficient johnson.
The frst-day sale Of each Of
these issues will be held at the
washington, D. c., post Office
with general sale throughout the
country following as soon there.
after as distribution will permit
The respective colors Of these will
be announced later.
Separate orders for first.daS
covers of each should be sent u
the Postmaster, Washington, D. c
The Washington, d. c., post Of.
fee will comply with requests fol
registration Of first-day covers Of
the higher denomination stamps
In the new regular issue, and such
covers will be given the usual
first-day cancellation on the face
thereof. This registration servic,
will be provided on request foi
covers bearing single stamps OF
blocks valued 10 cents or more
In postage. The registration fee
II IS cents, to which allowance
must be made for additional post
age at the rate Of 3 cents per
ounce.
Collectors desiring registration
but who do not want their covers
10 show the usual registration
markings should enclose a self
addressed envelope bearing post
age sufiicient to cover the regis
tration fee Of Is cents and Scent
postage for each ounce, in which
the covers after cancellation
with the date Of first-day sale will
be enclosed and returned to the
sender by registered mail.
There were 20o,e6O first-day
cover cancellations at the Des
Moines, Ia, post Office when the
Iowa Scent commemorative was
issued. The value Of these covers
was $6,2o5.e0. The total number
Of stamps sold on the first day at
Des Moines was 452,6ol. valued al
$2S. SCOTS.
Copyright. 1855. NEA Service. Incl
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-21
PASTOR AND WIFE
GIVEN RECEPTION
Local Clergyman and Par.
ishiOners Honor Bride
and Groom

Rev. and Mrs. T. Leroy Crosby Of
the South Federated church were
honored at a reception at the
church last night, by large
number of Waterbury clergymen
and parishioners. The guests were
presented q dinner set and Mrs,
Crosby received flowers. They were
married In London last summer.
A musical program was pre-
scented, including an organ selec-
ton by Mrs. Florence Benson;
vocal solos by Mrs. Elsa Doolittle,
MRS. Marion Robinson, and Mrs.
Edith Humiston; a reading by Miss
Shirley Miller; and q violin solo
by Miss Eta GENTLE, accompanied
by Miss Mary Gentle, ut the piano.
Clergymen present included: Rev.
Theodore @. Bobiiin, pastor Of the
First Methodist church; Rev. DR..
John G. Walker, pastor Of the Sec
ond Congregational church: Rev.
Conner r. Lewis, pastor of the Third
Congregational church; Rev. Ridg.
way r. Shinn, Of the West Side
Methodist church; Rabbi william p.
Greenfield of the Beth FL synagogue;
Rev. James e. Gregg, Of the First
Congregational church. Rev. Robert
N. Foster, assistant pastor of the
South Federated church, presided.
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CHAPTER XVII

Al the first stair landing, TAFT
paused. The light, he discovered
came from q candle set on the moor
ia It's own wax. He reached down
and touched the wax In which It
had been stuck. It was still warm
and softl :.
TAFT stood up quickly, his back
against the wall. The landing was
bare. There were no openings.
Il simply doubled back to reach
another series OF stairs to the next
floor. The stair well was typical
OF those built into the factories OF
two decades ago when modern
health and fire protection weren't
considered.
Cautiously, TAFT peered up to
that second landing, For a moment
his heart wavered. 1t all seemed
10 much OF an invitation to death
and yet - yet he could be very
close TO the murder Of Luden
Dosnbey and the solution for
Myrna's problems. Suddenly he
snatched up the candle, snufftng II
out as he did so. In one swift
movement he leaped for the second
series Of stairs, holding an arm
ahead Of him In the darkness. Every
moment he expected TO feel In his
fiesh the cold steel Of blade either
thrown or driven.
Then, Enthusiastically, he heard q
sound above him. II was the OPEN
Ing OF an ancient window. TAFT
yelled at the top Of his voice
stop - stop or I'll shootl" He fol-
lowed the sound upstairs and into
O long, deserted room with mar.
row windows at one end. One OF
the windows was open and TAFT
rushed for II. But beyond he
could see ,lothing but black roofs.
Tt was only three or four feet
down to the adjoining roof, but he
knew that he was stopped. To go
out there would be inviting death
In earnest. Keeping out Of line
Of the windows, he relighted the
candie,.. The room was absolutely
deserted. A few machine bases
were all the EVIDENCE that 1t had
once held life, and certainly no
one had ben making q home OF It.
IN the dim light Of the candle
init noticed something odd. His own
footprints were clearly visible on
the Undiscovered floor. But the path
Of the would-be murderer was Of q
different nature. It had been swept
As he went, as If with q coat or
scarf TAFT thought bitterly that the
factory roofs were gravel on tar.
There'd be no footprint there.
Crimiy disappointed, he retraced
his steps to the street. The aston
ished stare Of the taxi driver sought
him from the depths Of the cab. Il
never thought you'd be down here
again on your feet, nnisterl" He was
holding his shoulder now painfully.
Did you see anything OF that So
and-so who sliced me?"
TAFT shook his head. mo. And
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CAST OF CHARACTERS

hxxmNA D0AsBEY - heroine.
wife og the sensational swing
hand leader.
ROBERT TAFT - hero. News
paper phetsgrpher detective.
ANNE LESTER = Myrna's clos
est friend.
DANNrE FEELEY - OflCer as
signed 10 investigate Lndden
DOlnbey's murder.
aae
Yesterday; The taxi driver Is
knitted at Che old factory building
where TAFT Is called and TAFT
wonders about the perfume there,
thA same scent ~ used BY the
strange, exotic blond.
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DROUTH PUSHES UP
ARROWHEADS

Bismarck, N. D. -(UP) = Harry
Lynn, state land department ate
torney, found a silver lining in
drouth. When drouth retarded
grass growth on old locations of
prairie Indians, it speeded UP his
hobby Of collecting arrowheads, and
today he has bore than 1000 speci-
mems.
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/ I'm sorry to have got you into this
mess, old man. III make II right with
you--and nov well get some atten-
ton for that shoulder
"You1l have TO drive. And sey,
lif gotta stay IN the hospital all
night you'll have TO expalin II TO
nv wife. She's funny that way"
Tait slid into the drivers seat.
"1m keep you out Of the dog
house, pal"
"You we're" said Dannie Feeley,
% double-barre idiot to 80 up
those stairs. But by golly, as long
as you did 1t, wish you'd got q
look at the bird who wanted TO
cut into YOU"
Feley and TAFT were on the
way TO the hospital where the taxi
driver had been left In good care.
It's that perfume that gets me-"
TAFT said.
"Yeah. Doesn't sem like spot
woman would pick 10 make an
ambush for a guy. But there may
have been two people around. You
say you smelled II before, You
sure you'd recognize the dame II
you saw her againH
"11l say I would She was Q
honey"
"Of course" said Feeley with
ill-disguised feeling, some men
wear perfume. The guy we're
after may be one Of those. Do you
figure this fellow Is the same guy
who ventilated Ludden Dofnbeyp"
Maybe. Or II might be soine-
body who Just doesn't like the idea
OF my monkeying around"
"As for instance9"
Harris Rogers"
Feeley nodded. There's that. He
promised you that you'd hear from
him, and he has q reason to be
plenty sore. I'll have Mike Dunphy
see II he can establish any move"
ments for Rogers"
"Also, II could be your screwy
musician. He might think that I'm
out TO gyp him, too"
Wen go down to that factory
building tomorrow and have q
look at It In the daytime" Feeley
rolled the car up before the wide
steps Of the General Hospital. do
you think this taxi driver'll help
us any2"
IT doubt It. was sitting right
In the car and 1t happened too fast
for me. He didn't seem to know
what hit him--but It's worth . try
Maybe he's collected his wits by
now"
The pair were ushered to the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-13
REGISTER STOLEN,
 CAPEzUTO NABBED
Bonds for Release $1,50O; Case Continued to Fri.
 day Morning

Frank Capezuto, 3s, was charged by police today with being involved in the theft of a $500 cash register from a South Main street market Judge Edward Mascolo fixed bonds for Capezuto's release at $1 300, and continued the case to Friday morn- ing.
 The cash register was stolen in Q burglary two weeks ago at the Fri day and Saturday market. Capezuto was arrested yesterday by Motor Patrolman John Mcdonnell, Sergt Joseph McEvoy, and Lieuts. Patrick Moylan and Patrick Hobart.
 Raymond Baker, 33, of 137 Bank street, charged with violating the conditional sales act, was given a jail term of six months, with sen- tence suspended for one year.
 Anthony Daloisio, 21, of l19 Beech street, charged with reckless driving was given discharge.
 Continuances of two weeks were given in the cases of Daniel Ma honey, 28, of g Burton street, and John Mahoney, 30, of 142 Hill street l charged with breach of the peace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-13
COLLEGE GRADS
 ARE GIVEN POSTS

Boston, July 13.-(UP)-Fifty re- cent R. o. T. c. college graduates were selected today to serve a one year tour of active duty as reserve second lieutenants with regular army regiments in New England.
 Included in the group were:
 John Quinn, 162 Pine street, Quincy; Lloyd Patch, 10 Forest street, Brockton; Festus Watson, 18 Pleasant street, Portland, Me-; George Bowles, 57 Lawn street, Portland, Me; all assigned to Fort Mckinley, Me-; Ralph Greco, 2 All- ing court, Kensington, Conn.,; Her bert Guenin Junior, PIP Farming ton avenue, New Britain, Conn.,; William Donaldson, 25 Harold street, Pittsfield; Hollis Lewis, 69 Lebanon avenue, Willimantic, Conn. !; Elmer Yudowitch, 9 Sterling street, Hartford, Conn.,; and Albert Cupello, "A Darrow street, New London, Conn.,, to Fort Devens, Mass; Nor ris McMahon, 38 South Main street, New Milford, Conn, Fort H. c. Wright, N. Y.; Daniel Hastings, IA, Crown street, Worcester, Forth Monmouth, N. J.; Nicholas Barba- rossa, 8 Green street, Watertown; Albert Arruzza, 93 Saltwater avenue, Stamford, Conn.,, Fort Dupont, Del; Richard Moran, 839 Washington street, East Haven, Conn.,, Fort Ethan Allen, Vt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-13
Pastor Will Teach
 At Vacation School
Grace Methodist Sessions to Begin MOnday-St.
 Michaels Women Planning Shore Dinner
WAFER WILL E
MrA R ". aeniou--l7ss Thomastou Ave--TeA s-sAS2

Waterville, July 13.-The daily Vacation school will open on Mon- day, July 18th, at g o'clock at the Grace Methodist church. All chil- dren of every denomination are in- vited free of charge. There will be three departments: Primary, Junior and Intermediate. There will be hymns, stories, study, pep songs, games and handicraft work. All children from the ages of four to fifteen are welcome to attend.
 The teachers this year will be: Mrs. Arthur H. Twelves, Mrs. Frank Wilson, George Wright, Norman Farnlof, June Cook, Peggy zaugg, Lorraine Kraft, Sherman Brown, Russell Farnlof and Rev. Alison J. Smith. Mrs. Florence Smith will be the supervisor. The school will be in session for two weeks, and on Friday evening at the close of school, there will be an exhibit of complied work, and at that time, all parents and friends are urged to be present to witness the work accomplished by the children.
 Casper s, Davis, American Legion Post, will conduct a meeting to- night at o'clock at Fraternity hall, on Boyden street. Commander Frederick Seidel will be in charge.
 The Ladies Aid society of St. Michaels will go on an outing to- morrow to Savin Rock, where a shore dinner will be served at Wiz. cox's restaurant. The members will leave Waterville at 1 o'clock. and make the return trip at o'clock. Mrs. William Heaney is in charge of plans, for the affair.
 The regular mid-week service of the Waterville Union church will be conducted tomorrow night at 7:45 o'clock. at the church. Miss Elizabeth M. Weeks, minister, will be in charge, and the Bible study period will deal with the Gospel of St. Matthew.
 A Pet Show will be staged t0mor- row afternoon, at o'clock at the Fairmount park under the direction of Bernice Brazis, supervisor. All children of community are urged to present their pets to be judged at that time. Prizes will be given to the winners.
 Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, a nature study will be held at the
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CMTC Recruits
 ProUe Healthy
 Guests Of U. S.

(speciai to The Democrat)
 Fort Adams, R. l., July 13.- First lieutenant Finton }. PheIan. IT,, of Waterbury of the sad Coast Artillery, Is one of the three officers charged with the responsibility of feeding the numerous Connecticut boys who are attending the Citizens Military Training Camp here. Boys from all parts of the northeastern states, especially New England are encamped.
 Lieutenant Phelan can attest to the fact that the boys have healthy appetities. In one meal they consume 750 pounds of meat, 230 pounds of bread, 800 pounds of potatoes, 200 pies and 28O gallons of fruit punch.
 For breakfast the iarder loses 1SO dozen eggs, and HOO haIf- pints of milk, with proportional amounts of other food.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-13
CHIEF OF POLICE,
 MAYOR IN CLASH

Cambridge, Mass, July 13.-(UP) -Cambridge's 200 police officers had their choice today of obeying their chief or their mayor.
 Chief Timothy F. Leahy ordered each officer to make "at least one good, legitimate arrest" a week and threatened punishment duty for those who fail to comply.
 Any such attempt as this to compel police officers to make ar rests under threat of disciplinary action savors of Hitlerism," retort- ed Mayor John w. Lyons.
 "Promiscuous arrests of our citi- zens for trivial matters are not nec- essary The measure of a good police officer is not the number of arrests. which he makes but the good judgment he exercises in the
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Ex-City Sheriff

leader, no other candidates have been heard from yet. Stone is for mer city sheriff.
 McGovern yesterday announced his intention of seeking this nomin- ation and election to the post. He has been active politically for over 40 years, although never before a candidate for elective office. He is considered by Republicans around New Haven as 8 nominee with a strong chance of replacing Demo- cratic J. Edward Slavin.
 The Fair Haven Republican will have considerable delegate strength in his section of the county, but will need support from more remote towns to be certain of the nomina- ton. The Republican shrievality convention will not be held until September by which time Mc- Governs packers are confident he will have more than the necessary majority of delegates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-13
NEW HEARING FOR
 YOUTHFUL DRIVER
Accused Found Under Age to Be Arraigned TOmOr-
 row Morning

Previous court proceedings against Robert Lukovsky, of 119 East Farm street, were voided today when 1t was learned that the youth is 20 years old, and not 2l. He had claimed the latter age.
 Testimony against Lukovsky on a charge of driving while his license was under suspension was completed in city court several days ago. However, a new trial must be held, since the youth did not have a guardian appointed by the court as is required when the accused is under 21.
 After ruling previous court steps illegal, Judge Mascolo continued the case until tomorrow. He named Attorney Clarence Balanda guardian of the youth.
 The court was ready to dispose of the case against Lukovsky yes- terday, when Motor Patrolman Vincent Begg, who arrested the boy several weeks ago, said he had been told that the boy was 20 years old, when arrested, Lukovsky said he was 21.
 Investigation at the town clerks
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-13
KENNEDY ENTERS
 IRISH BATTLE

Irvingestown, North Ireland, July B -CUP).-United Staces Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy stood indirectly accused today of having been en- listed by Southern Ireland in the Irish partition issue.
 E. c. Ferguson, member of par lament for North Fermanagh, told a crowd celebrating the anniversary of the battle of the Boyne that Fires (South Ireland's) attacks on the north are now being carried on by propaganda"
 "It is difficult to realize how wide spread is this campaign which is carried on by newspapers and every other means" he said. Indeed, 1t seems that the help of the Ameri- can ambassadors now is being en- listed for some of these gentlemen have ventured to make statements about conditions in Ireland which had all the earmarks of southern printing machines. The duty of every Orangeman is to combat this propa- ganda and take precautions to de- feat it."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-13

When a bee visits clover blos- some, the single florets turn down out of the way, one by one, as the bee pollinates them.
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office brought out the fact that the boy is only 20.
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park, the instructor being Joseph Anthony, WPA supervisor.

park, the Instructor being Joseph Anthony, WPA supervisor.
 Wednesday, August 17th, has been selected by Miss Vivian Patricia Malia, daughter of Mrs. Michael Malia of Boyden street, and the late Michael Malia, as the date of her marriage to Richard Harding Davidson of Toledo, Ohio, son of MT. and Mrs. Raymond H. David son of Oakville. The ceremony will be performed at g o'clock at St Michaels church.
 Band Concert Tonight
 A band concert will be given to- night from to 9 o'clock by the WPA band, at the Waterville park
 Forty girls are registered this week at Camp Wequapauset, the Girl Scout camp. They are as fol- lows: Happy Hollow Unit: June Hampton Barnacle, Louise Finn Martha Finn, Mary Heffernan Carol Kenney, Bernice Ladden Verna Lauper, Esther Roden, Janet vaill and Shirley Watkins. Tip Top Unit: Penelope Bradley Marie Brennan, Mary Coates. Aida. mae Holmes. Mary Locke, Mildred Schuyler, Elizabeth Seaver, Ger. trude Stigberg and Elinor Vaill.
 Sky High Unit: Jeannette Allard Ann Culhane, Doris Elsdon, Roberts Hallenborg, Jacqueline Hanson Shirley Hodginson, Alice Humphre. vile, Aletha Locke, Airline Madison Marion Parsons, Virginia Roger Marie Rosa and Denise Turgeon.
 Trails End unit: Anna Anderson Nancy Bellini, Paulie Fracis, Olgs Mastronunzio, Ruth Patschkowski Alice Lauper, Grace Reardon anc Betty Jane Willard.
 All committees for the Vacation Church school of the Grace Metho. dist church will meet tomorrow night at 7:30 o'clock at the home oi Mrs. Arthur Twelves, Thomastor avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-13
EMERGENCY POTATOES

A new canned product for your emergency shelf-new white pota- toes, small, consistent in shape and size, full-flavored, cooked (boiled
 ready to serve, packed in a light brine. Chill them for salads, brown them in butter or simply heat and serve with your favorite seasonings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-13
PAYS $15

Maurice Cremins, 34, of 14C Orange street, charged with violat- ing the rules of the road, received nolle on payment of SIS in police court this morning. He was ar- rested June 27.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-13
STONE MENTIONED
 FOR NOMINATION
Republicans Seek Strong Contender for County
 Sheriff Candidacy

Robert Stone, one of the out standing billiard players in Water bury, is candidate for the Repub- lican nomination for county sheriff 1t was learned this morning by The Democrat.
 With the exception of Michael D. McGovern, Fair Haven G. O. P.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-13

performance of his duty. Let mt assure you that every police officer who performs his duty honestly faithfully and impartially, shal have my whole-hearted coopera' tion."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-13
Rubbing Alcohol
 Popular Summer Drink Locally

Four men who made rubbing alcohol their favorite beverage were arraigned in city court to- day before Judge Edward Mas colo. The alcohol, police said, is brought in drug stores and chain stores for about 20 cents a pint.
 Sometimes the drinkers mix water with the alcohol and boil it, then quaff the result. Other times 1t is taken plain, though the labels clearly state that it is poisonous.
 Motor Patrolman Joseph Me- Carthy testified that he found two of the men on Meadow street, the other two in Library park. Judge Mascolo sentenced one of the quartet to 90 days in jail, fined a second $10 and costs, gave a third a 15-day jail term and, fined the fourth $20 and costs.
 Only 8 few days ago, live men were arrested by Patrolman Ed- ward Cass in Library park, all drunk from rubbing alcohol.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-13

Poland will limit the number of fairs held throughout the country every year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-13

much be glimpse of million and his companions dropped out of did of his historic predecessor Lndbergh After silver record breaking time of sixteen and half hours Hughes impatient to
 
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-23
German Officers AIDING
Chinese Armies Ordered
By Berlin To Come Home
PtOmaine Poison
Cases Number %
Gov. Charles Martin

Washington, N. c., May % (AP)
AT least 20 local persons were
known to have suffered the with
ing pain of ptOmaine poisoning, Is
of them having received treatment
at a local hospital Saturday and
Sunday as the result of having eat
en- chicken salad sandwiches at
various lunch counters in and
around the city.
Physicians at the hospital analy-
zed the ailments of the first chalk
faced patients admitted around A
o'clock Saturday afternoon as ptO-
maine. Other victims followed in
quick succession until at midnight
Saturday eight sufferers lay in hos
pital beds and several physicians
were answering emergency calls.
Patients reported in turn that they
had eaten chicken salad sandwich
es and had become ill at periods
averaging between three and four
hours.
The victims, none of whom re-
manned uncer medical attention
more than IL hours, reported four
places from which The sandwiches
had been bought.