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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30
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gram designed to reduce the economic dependence of central and eastern European countries on Germany and tie them closer to the rich western democracies which have money to back up all promises,
 Never Lose Peace Hope
 In all these potential activities Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain and Viscount Halifax, foreign secre- tary, are not likely to lose for one moment their hope of reaching an agreement with Germany. But Ger many's drive to the east, pursued re- lentlessly and actively, had forced them at least to conclude real al- liance with France-perhaps even more real because it is not a written one, but is based on absolutely iden- tical interests whereas some other axes are not.
 It is defensive alliance. Britain undertakes no new commitments and in fact repeated her determina- ton not to commit herself to go automa tically to Czechoslovakia' s dA III CfCllC EAd1lCC OlO. ouV oCA . many is not expected to forget, in studying the new situation, that government leaders in recent speeches in the house of commons have initmated plainly a belief that if France goes to war in any cir cumstances, and general war re- suited, Britain would be drawn in inevitably on her side. And a French-German war would mean a general war.
 Neither Germany nor Czechoslo- vakia was mentioned in official statements regarding the two day conference, ended yesterday be- tween the British prime and foreign ministers and French Premier Ed ouard Daladier and Foreign Min ister Georges Bonnet.
 But everyone knows that the al- liance was formed because of con- cern regarding German action and everyone knows that the extraordi- nary air raid precautions campaign in Britain is due solely to the thought that German airplanes might attack Britain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30

The stand of the Waterbury Brass Workers Union in regard to the Metal Workers association of Waterbury will be given at a mass meeting of American Brass Go. em- ployes tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at 53 Spencer avenue.
 John Driscoll. secretary Of the Brass Workers Union, a C1O affil- ate, declares that the Metal Work ers' association, is company dominated union." He has made complaint on this ground to the National Labor Relations Board.
 The association seeks to be re- cognized as sole bargaining agent for American Brass employees, ana at its request, employees will ballot on the question May 12.
 Speakers at the mass meeting VIII be include Thomas R. Molloy, presi- dent of Local 348, United Automo- bile Workers, of Hartford; Eusepi Oswaldo, organizer for the Anal gamated Clothing Workers who will speak in Italian; and Alex Cashin, regional director for the 1nterna-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30
JURY RETURNS
 ON WEDNESDAY
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mitteeman, lobbyist, April 26.
 Pasuuale PerriellO. president 0

mitteeman, lobbyist, April 26.
 Pasquale Perriello, president of the board of aldermen, member of finance & police boards, April 26.
 Miss Pauline Brucato, bookkeeper in office of Ralph Devino, April 26.
 Mrs. Ralph Devino, wife of the president of the Waterbury Mason Supply & Lumber Co.,, April 26.
 William J. Larkin, Jr., prosecutor court of common pleas, member of Carmody & Thoms, April 27. Clerk John P. Fitzmaurice, April 27.
 Wilbur Larson, furniture store proprietor, April 27-28.
 Roland G. filling, county detective for this district, April 27.
 Lawrence L. Lewis, states attor- ney, who started present investiga- tion, April 27.
 Francis Lawlor, employe in office of T. G. Smith, (also jury wit ness) April 27-28.
 Ernest M. Pitts, secretary of White Motor Trucks Company of this city, April 27-29.
 James P. Healey. executive of the Conner Trucking Company and the Waterbury Brewing Co.,, April 28.
 Bart Scannell. clerk in city asses sors' office, April 28.
 Carl Heebner, trust officer. Citi- zens & Manufacturers National Bank, April 27.
 Henry S. Seeley, president, Wa terbury Trust Co.,, April 29.
 Edward L. Futile, secretary, Waterbury Trust Co.,, city treasurer, April 29.
 Richard Ireland, Norwalk attor- ney, expressing clerk, General As sembly, prominent Republican in Fairfield county, associate of Harry Mackenzie and Charels A. William son, April 29.
 Albert A. Johnson, employe. Wa terbury Trust Co.,, who brought over box of records, April 29. Recalled Witnesses Recalled witnesses, who appeared during the past week of investiga. tion included:
 Frankie (Burns) Santalucia, pres.  ident of the Connecticut Suppl! Company, April 28-29.
 Martin J. Dunn, late purchasini agent of the controllers office April 25.
 Attorney Herman J. Weismar counsel for local administration leaders. April 25-26.
 Ralph Devino, president of tn Connecticut Mason Supply & Lum Der Company, April 26-28-29.
 Charles B. Jackson, finance com missioner, monumental works exec utive, April 27.
 Harry A. Hanigan, assistant sec retary of the Diamond Ginger Al Co.,. April 25. William E. Thoms, former mayor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30
AERIAL PATROL
 GUARDS FORESTS

Sandwich Mass, April 30-UP)- An aerial patrol will be established to protect Cape Cod forests from fires such as that in which one fire fighter was burned to death and four others injured critically this week.
 Announcement of the plan was made by Adjutant-General Charles H. Cole of the National Guard after staff investigation of the fire that swept Shawme state forest.
 National Guard aviators equip ped with aerial cameras and short wave radio tranSmtters will fly over all forest areas on the Cape during dry seasons" he said, and fires stopped will be photographed and immediate radio reports made"
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and member of firm, Carmody & Thoms, April 25.
 William J. Roach, superintendent of the Waterbury Police Dept, April 27.
 Thomas G. Smith, realtor, owner of property used by relief agency, April 27.
 John H. Crary, of the board of assessors, and Democratic town committee chairman, April 28.
 John P. Fitzmaurice, city clerk. April 27.
 Edward A. Madison, Jr., secre- tary-treasurer, Geghan Motors, Inc, April 29.
 Henry Delvy, former employe, Geghan- -Allerton, Inc, April 29.
 Francis Troy. auditor, Kingsley & Co.,, April 29.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30

(Continued from Page 9 ments issued at Hankow, the Chi- nese, smashing with all their strength into the Japanese 70 miles northeast of Hsuchow, broke the drive and took Tancheng. Their men hit the Japanese at three points, it was asserted, and drove them from the city.
 While the Chinese were attacking at Tancheng, it was asserted, other Chinese troops hurled back 8 Jap anese attack at Yihsien, 40 miles northeast of Hsuchow.
 Japanese army spokesman had no news of the situation except that their men were attacking on all fronts while endorsements move up."
 It was officially estimated at Han- kow that 700 were wounded or kill- ed in yesterdays raid with which the Japanese celebrated the 37th birthday of Emperor Hirohito.
 Chinese Were Ready
 Unfortunately, the Chinese knew the date of the birthday and figured that the Japanese would seek to honor their emperor by attacking the Chinese emergency capital. Hence all the strength the Chinese could muster in the Hankow area, in anti-aircraft guns and pursuit planes, were waiting.
 Eighteen Japanese bombing planes protected by g pursuit planes ap- peared. They were met by 70 Chinese pursuit planes and the roar of anti aircraft guns.
 Two United Press Staff Corre- spondents watched the battle. They saw Japanese and Chinese planes shoot each other down, and anti aircraft guns shot down Japanese planes - the Sapanese aviators bravely keeping their flaming planes in formation until they could un- load their bombs, then crashing to death.
 13 Jap Planes Down
 The correspondents reported to- day that 13 Japanese planes had been found, shot cown, in the Han- koW area. The Chinese asserted that they downed 20 in all. They admit ted they lost eight-three shot down one which made forced landing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30
ARMED CRAZY COP
 HATER IS SOUGHT

will do," Madigan said.
 McBrien, police said, returned to his home late last night after an absence of several hours, and de- manded $6,000 before morning" He threatened to "get Elizabeth" unless he did. She was his sister, Eliza beth McBrien, 36, church organist and an attorneys secretary.
 The man was said by police to have an enmity towards members of his family because he felt they wanted to keep him in mental institution.
 Kills His Sister
 When Elizabeth turned to leave the room, authorities related Vim cent whipped out gun and fired four times into her back. The woman staggered a few steps, faltered, and fell dead over the doorstep.
 The man leaped from the room, with his father, Thomas H. McBrien wholesale meat dealer, close in pursuit. Vincent turned and fired once at his parent, missing his head by less than three inches, police said.
 The fugitive ran to his coupe outside it was said and disappear ed into the night. Nothing has been seen or heard from him since.
 The entire neighborhood grew hysterical.
 Reported We'll Armed
 The slayer was reported to have two revolvers and many cartridges. This was the information given to police by Marcella McBrien, another sister.
 She said when Vincent entered the house and demanded $6000 he showed her the two firearms and ammunition.
 Whole squads of police were thrown about the scene.
 They were hampered in their in vestigation by failure to obtain the reSigstration number of Vincent's car, which was not listed in his name at the state motor vehicles department.
 Among the homes guarded were those of Policeman McBrien and another brother, John.
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(Continued from Page D the room. The executioner waited at his board; guards stood by the chair to strap him in, the witnesses were in place. Plainly all was in readl- ness to dispatch him speedily. The warden asked if he had anything to say.
 Vaughn Begins To Talk
 Vaughn seemed to gulp; he wet ted his lips.
 "Gentlemen," he began, lis Gov ernor Alfred in the crowd? l guess not. Is anyone from the prison board in the crowd? I guess not. l sent them a message inviting them here tonight.
 First of all, gentlemen, let us have a prayer
 He recited the Lords prayer and as he lifted his head, he glanced around the room. Obviously nothing had happened to the machinery. He took puff from his cigar and assured the witnesses that the state was about to kill an innocent man. He recalled that yesterday morning when a court order saved him, he had watched Johnny Banks, a ne gro, leave the cell next to his and go to his death.
 No Human Heart Since Child
 "A colored man went over last mint an innocent man." he said solemnly. "That boy raised the first feeling in me in years. I have had no human heart for humanity since I was a child"
 He extemporized on this subject foy a while, referring now and then to his cigar. He took up the sub jest of religion, of his childhood, rambling along, glancing around as though expecting, hoping. Finally he got to the point of thanking the warden and the prison officials for their kindnesses. Usually this is the signal of condemned men that trey have said their full, and Warden Waid stepped forward.
 Warden" Vaughn cried out, "can't I have little more timer"
 Waid stepped back.
 Vaughn drew on the cigar, con-
 
 tinued:
 Killing Innocent Man
 "There is no doubt that but that the chair was made to kill crimin- als. But tonight it is killing an in- nocent man. Last week l was ln here, facing death. If I had been guilty would have said it. I have a wife and daughter in San Antonio that I am leaving destitute. I want all of the Christian people Of Texas to help them.
 q have a 1.-the bouquet of roses here. One is for my wife. Another is for my daughter. The other is for myself.
 q am carrying my own bouquet to my maker"
 He puffed at the cigar. It had gone out. A guard handed him match. With deliberate slowness, he struck it, relighted the cigar.
 "The courts say am to die be- tween midnight and daylight. How ever, I do not want to keep you under the same strain that l am
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30
OBITUARY

SCHMITZ-Frank G. Schmitz, IT, of 264 Country club road died yes- terday afternoon at his home. He was born in Waterbury, the son of William and Anna Marie Schmitz.
 He leaves his wife, Susan (Wey- ler) Schnitz; two sons, Frank J. and Walter w., of Waterbury; two daughters, Edith of Waterbury and Louise of Newark, N. J.; two grand children; two brothers. Theodore of Elgin, H., and Charles of Cheshire.
 He was 8 member of Nosahogan lodge of Odd Fellows and was for merly employed by the American Brass Co.
 Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Monday at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. Martin Lorenz of the First Lutheran church, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow evening from 2 to g o'clock.
 SMITH-John D. Smith, of 159 Colonial avenue, died last night at Waterbury hospital after 8 short ill., ness. MT. Smith was employed as night watchman at the Water vile plant of the Scovill Mfg. Co. He was born in Cohoes, N. Y., the son of Sidney and Frances (TraviS) Smith.
 Surviving him are his wife, Anna Smith; two daughters, Mrs. James T. Rogers, Jr., of Astoria, L. l., and Mrs. Lawrence Buskey of Bristol; two grandchildren, Jeanne and Elida Buskey; sister, Mrs. Will jam Doolittle of New Haven.
 Funeral services will be held Monday with burial in old Pine Grove cemetery, time and other arrangements to be announced. CLARK-Frank J. Clark died at his home in Hillside, N. H. yester- day as the result of a heart attack. He was a former resident of this city having moved to New Jersey about three years ago. He was well known here.
 MT. Clark is survived by his wife,
 Mrs. Mary (Pierson) Clark; two daughters, Mrs. B. Williams, Mrs. Frederick Adams of New Jersey; one brother, J. William Clark of Eliza beth street, this city and three grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held on Mon- day in Hillside, N. J.
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as the meeting was closing, the mayor suggested that the board set a date for an adjourned meeting. There hasn't been time," he said, flor the doctor to examine all those 25 men," This would indicate that 25 appointments are to be made Monday, the day chosen for the ad- journed session. Candidates for the Police Department must pass physi- cal examinations given by the police surgeon, who is Dr. E. E. Fitz- patrick.
 T4e five men promoted were all examined publicly, the board fore-
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WILLIAM J. C0X
 WAS APPOINTED
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any reason whatsoever, hereby tender my resignation as state high way commissioner"
 The governor replied:
 q hereby accept your resignation under date of April 29, 1888, as state highway commissioner, to take ef- feet immediately"
 Three Months Probe
 The development clhnaxed a three months investigation by the grand jury, precipitated by charges the department paid exorbitant prices of highway lands and that faulty engineering methods were employed on the $20000,000 super parkway.
 Three persons indicted on com- mon law conspiracy charges, now are awaiting trial in criminal su- perior court. They are former Re- publican Representatives K. Leroy Qemp, sole appraiser for the high way agency; Thomas N. Cooke, Greenwich realtor, and Samuel H. Silberman, Stamford real estate broker. all. of whom were accused ot conspiring to split approXlmately S86.OOO in commissions.
 The number of new indictments handed up by the jury was not dis closed because two of the persons were reported out of the state and an announcement at this time might make it difficult to bring them to trial.
 Governor Acts Again
 The governor, also acting at the instance of the jury, discontinued the services of Republican State Central Committee Secretary Clar- ence G. Willard as publicity agent for the highway and health depart ments. He was paid $6000 year, by legislative appropriation, for this work.
 The executive wrote Health Com missioner Stanley Osborn T feel strongly it is your duty in the ln- terest of economy to terminate forthwith this arrangement. l am advised by the attorney general that such action on your part is not only proper but indeed imperative.
 AS another development in the proceedings, counsel for Kemp filed a motion in superior court at Bridgeport to quash the indictment returned March 18 on ground the grand jury was illegally drawn and that States Attorney Lorin w. Willis should not have been permitted to appear before the secret panel.
 Less than a month ago Cooke filed a similar motion, offering the same contentious.
 Trial date for the three has ten tatively been set for May IT when it was expected those named in the new indictments would be ar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30

and three which were missing. A Japanese spokesman here asserted today that 51 Chinese planes were shot down.
 At any rate, the birthday raid did frightful damage to slum area of Hankow, dispatches said, over half mile area between the Yangtze river and the great Hanyang arsenal. Wo- men and men were still digging in the ruins last night for their rela- tives. United Press correspondents who visited the arsenal, apparent objective of the raid, said it was practically undamaged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Ursula Gug- lielmetti was held this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the home, River side street, Oakville, to St. Mary Magdalen's church, Oakville, where a solemn high mass was celebrated at 9:15 o'clock. Burial was in the family plot, Calvary cemetery.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Partree Noble will be held this af- ternoon at 1 o'clock at the home, 103 Willow street, Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis, rector of St. Johns Epis- copal church, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, Wa tertown.
 The funeral of Sidor Yaruk was held this morning at 9:15 o'clock from the Stokes funeral home, 694 North Riverside street, to St. Johns Episcopal church, where services were held at 10 o'clock. Burial was in new Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Ferdinand Lesni- kowski was held at 8:3O o'clock this morning from the home, 21 Willard street, to St. Stanislaus Kostka church at 9 o'clock. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie Belle Fuller will be held at the AL derson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, this afternoon at 1 o'clock. Burial will be in Elmwood cemetery, Great Harrington.
 Funeral services for John o. Vedeburg will be held at the Clark funeral home, 20 State street, Mon- day afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Ernest Volond of Full Gospel Mis- sion, Naugatuck, will off1ciate with the assistance of Rev. Axel Peter son of the Swedish Tabernacle Bap- tist church. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the home from to g O. clock this evening and 3 to anc 7 to g o'clock tomorrow.
 The military funeral of Johr Tomasaitis will be held from tn, Deliniks funeral home, IT Congres avenue on Monday morning at 8:4 o'clock to St. Joseph's church wher a solemn mass of requiem will b celebrated at g o'clock. Burial vii be in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30
RESIGNS FROM BOARD

Boston, April 30-(UP)-Weston Adams, owner of the Boston Bruins, resigned today from the board of di- rectors of the Eastern Racing asso- citation which controls Suffolk Downs.
 Adams, who owns a stable of horses, said he did not believe any member of the track official family should race horses at Suffolk Downs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30
A.B.C. EmployesHere
 'Bossed' By Company
CIO Leaders Make Public Charges Against Members
 of Metal WOrkers-EmplOyes to Vote May lZ

tional Mine, Mill and Shelter Workers.
 Monday night at o'clock, an organizational meeting of WPA workers will be held at 5 Spencer avenue. The groundwork will be laid for complete organization of employes of the WPA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30
MASSES

Anniversary Mass of Requiem will be celebrated Mon- day morning, May ? at 8 o'clock, at the Immaculate Conception Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. Mary Bowling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30
DIED

SMITH-In this city, April 29th, 1888, John D. Smith. of 159 Colon ial Ave. Funeral Monday, time lat CT. Burial in old Pine Grove ceme- tery.
 this city, April 29th, 1888, Frank c. Schmitz, of 264 Country Club Road. Funeral Mon- day afternoon, at 200 o'clock, from Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central Ave. Burial in Riverside cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30

Chiles imports in January were nearly 50 per cent higher than in the corresponding month of 1887.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-30
CHINESE SMASH
 JAPANESE DRIVE

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CONDEMNED MAN
 TALKS, BUT DIES

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The Coolidge examiner., 1938-05-05
Desert Woman's Clul
Hear Book Review

The book This Proud Heart" by
Pearl Buck, was reviewed by Mrs.
Howard Holland as part of the pro-
Ray and a meeting was announced
Woman's Club, Friday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Herbert Hanna,
south of Coolidge A report of the
Woman's Club Convention held in
Globe last week was made by Mrs.
Tresban Roberts. The business SEES
sio nwas conducted by Mrs. Jewell
Ray and a netting was announced
for Wednesday. May 4, at the Club
House which will feature a Hobby
Display" by the club members. Mrs.
Herman Pottebaum, assisted Mrs.
Hanna as refreshment hostess for
the social hour.
Guests were Mrs. P w. Hamilton,
Mrs. r. E. Palmer, Mrs. Melvin
Carnage. Miss Kerma Hanna and
Mrs. Olsen.
The speaker for the meeting
scheduled for May 4 will be Miss
Huber of the State Extension Ser
vice who will discuss "The pure
food and Drug Laws of the State"
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-05-05
The Arizona Edison
Offers New Service

The Arizona Edison Company this
week inaugurated a new service to
its customers by appointment of
Miss Elizabeth Adams as Home
Service Director. Miss Adams will
be stationed at Coolidge but will
have charge of the work at Florence
and Casa Grande also. She will ar
range demonstrations of electrical
cooking equipment and assist house
wives in the problems of the pro-
per use of electrical appliances in
the home
Miss Adams is a graduate of the
Home Economics department of
the University of Arizona, and has
taken post graduate work at
Columbia U. She will have her
office in the local Arizona Edison
office.
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-05-05
New Theatre Opens
To Capacity House

The new San Carlos Theatre
opened for business on Friday eve
ming, with a capacity crowd in at.
tendance.
Brief speeches were made by r.
j. Jones, founder of Coolidge; Lewis
F. Long, owner of the theatre, Eli
oft Long, contracting builder; Ar
thur Kemption, local manager, and
E. H. Marks of the National Thea
tire Supply Co. The lobby was dec
grated with a profusion Of large
bouquets of flowers. sent by local
business men and other theatres.
Coolidge now has one Of the finest
theatres in Arizona.
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-05-05
Mothers Day At
Methodist Church

The Rev. o. B. Annis, pastor of
the Methodist Church states that
they plan to hold special services
in keeping with the thought of
Mothers Day next Sunday.
The theme for the hour will be
1.-THE Dividends Derived from Moth.
erhood." All are invittd to attend
this service and a full house is ex-
pected on this day when we pay
respect to the mothers gone on, ex-
press appreciation for those pres
ent, and challenge the mothers of
the future.
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-05-05
$4,000 Improvement
For Local Ice Plant

The Arizona Edison Co., has
started the work of new improve
ment of their local ice plant, to
cost some $4,000 when completed.
1t will improve the efficiency of
the ice making so as to produce a
better grade of ice in quantities
sufficient for local needs.
The company has just complet-
ed the installation of new machin-
erv in the electric light plant, at
cost of $4,000, which was made
to be prepared for an emergency
shut off by reason of low water
supply at the Coolidge dam. Mr..
Jarratt peal manager, states that
every dollar that can be spent for
local labor and materials is being
so spent, under the policy of the
company to use local labor and
materials where ever possible.