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Evening star., 1938-06-04
PICINC yesterday at the Pali-
sades Park concluded the sea-
sons. activities of the Tween.

IANANN yesterday at tne rail-
~ sades Park concluded the sea-
~ sons activities of the Twen-
4 A tieth Century Club. Luncheon
which was served on the lawn, was pre-
ceeded by short program in the club
house. It included a talk by Mrs.
Frederick E. Harrington and a short
farce presented by cast of members of
the club.
Mrs. harrington, who has recently
returned from trip around the world,
described some Of her experiences in
the Orient, discussing particularly her
impressions Of India and Egypt.
'Ladyfingers" was the name Of the
farce. by Glen Hughes, presented by
the following club members: Mrs.
Stephen Olop, Mrs. Geoffrey Creyke,
Mrs Stanley P. Young and Mrs. John
G. Ladd.
Mrs. Richard D. Stimson was chair
man in general charge Of the arrange
ments, assisted by Mrs. Basil Manley,
Mrs. Dion S. Birney in charge Of hos
pitality; Mrs. Harry w. Price, chair
man of ushers and Mrs. Edward B.
Clark, who as chairman Of the commit
tee of past presidents, was in charge OF
the program. Others assisting were
Mrs. Ryland G. Bryant, Mrs. E. Fla
velle Koss, Mrs. william Ridgeiey
Chapline, Mrs Howard g. Nichols, Mrs.
j. K. McClintock and Mrs. Willoughby
Chesley.
4 ~ + Il
Mrs. Glare Trick Wilson will be
hostess at a garden party for members
of the Eta Alumnae Chapter. Kappa
Beta ri, international Legal Sorority
today at o'clock, at her home In Ar
lington, Va. Installation of officers
will be held.
They are Mrs. Clara Trick Wilson.
dean; Mrs. Grace Dawson, associate
dean; Miss Annie Perry Neal, record
ing registrar; Miss Nellie McMichael
corresponding registrar: Miss Florence
Horigan, chancellor; Miss Wilma Van
Denman, marshal and Mrs. Mary
Hathaway. historian.
Eta Alunnae Chapter Is seomposed
Of graduates Of the school Chapters In
Evening star., 1938-06-04
PHILADELPHIA POLICE
INVESTIGATION GOES ON
Challenge of Jury's Authority in
Gambling Inquiry Is
Rejected by Court.

Fy the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, June 4.-Fortified
by State Supreme Court ruling up
holding its validity. special grand
jury proceeded today with an investi-
CATION of charges of gambling and
police collusion" in Philadelphia.
The court. dismissing petition filed
by Miss Rata Shenker, taxpayer
said yesterday it was mot impressed"
by arguments of Miss Shenker's coun-
sci that the jury was without authority
Since it began the investigation last
fall, the jury has indicted lot persons
on gambling charges and recommended
dismissal, suspension or disciplining of
approximately so police.
Evening star., 1938-06-04
ARTIST DENIES 'BLAME'

LOS ANGELES, June (P.-"It.s
not my fault" Willy Pogany told the
jury, if he looked at Actress Constance
Bennett and painted her as he saw her.
AN artist is not a dressmaker," he
said. "The creative work of art Is not
on the same level as the dress, which Is
made to fit person"
Miss Bennett, fighting Pogany's suit
for $500 for her portrait, charged the
artist pictured her as pop-eyed. round
shouldered and with thighs q little
too fat"
There the matter stands until court
resumes Monday. 4,z
Evening star., 1938-06-04
WORLD MOTOR OUTPUT
SETS RECORD IN 1887

Ey the Associated Press.
The Commerce Department reports
world motor vehicle production set a
new record of 6,352.525 cars, trucks
and buses in 1887. The total was one
half of per cent larger than the
previous record, set in 1886, and was 1
per cent larger than the 1929 output.
The United States and Canada pro-
duced 5,015,974 of the 1887 total.
Evening star., 1938-06-04
Tension Reported Eased,

PARIS, June tPD.-The French dec
laration Of martial law in the district
of Alexandretta in Northern Syria was
reported today to have eased the ten
sion between France and Turkey over
prediction rioting among Arabs and
Turks.
Earlier French official quarters had
received reports 10000 Turkish troops
were gathered near the southern
Turkish border adjacent to the district.
The Turkish Ambassador in Paris.
Suad Davaz, however, was understood
to have told Foreign Minister Georges
Bonnet that his government would be
satisfied if strict army control over
the rich and vital district halted the
outbreaks and insured Turks of their
election rights.
The Ambassador repeatedly has pro-
tested the Staying of Turks, who are
seeking to gain control of the district
in the elections and who hope even.
tually to make it part of Turkey.
Evening star., 1938-06-04
HARBOR ENDANGERED

SHANGHAI {P).-The severe blow
dealt this city's importance as an in
ternational port by the war may soon
be made worse by Dame Nature.
Heavy sitting of the Whangpoo
River, according to officials of principal
foreign steamship companies repre-
sented here, may shortly prevent ocean
liners from entering Shanghai harbor.
All dredges were seized by the jap
anese naval authorities and are still in
their possession.
Evening star., 1938-06-04
SMALL DECLINE SEEN - :
IN TRANSIT REVENUES
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, June 4.-Revenues
for the transit industry for the week
ending May 28, 1888, based on tele-
graphic reports received from rep
resentative group of transit operating
companies, showed a moderate de-
crease from last year.
Transit Journals Revenue 1ndi-
Gator stands at 92.51, which represents
loss of TAO per cent from the
corresponding week in 1887. iti
For the week ending May 81, 1888.
the Indicator was 9159.
The revenues for the latest week
were slightly higher than those Of
the preceding week, although they
remained somewhat below the level
.of last yeax.-
Evening star., 1938-06-04
AID TO FISHERMEN

BUTTE, Mont, June (R.-Mem-
bers of the Butte United Congrega-
tional Church can fish on Sunday
with a clear conscience If they have
attended services on Wednesday,
MY congregation and I want to
do some fishing this year. but we
want to 60 to church, too," explained
the Rev. Emerson w. Harris, pastor,
so for the rest of the summer we'll
hold our regular services on wednes-
day evening instead of Sunday morn
ing" ~"
Evening star., 1938-06-04
SALES DROP RECORDED
BY NEISNER BROTHERS

Fy the Associated Press.
ROCHESTER, N Y, June A.
Neisner Bros. Inc, operators of a
national chain of department stores,
reported sales of 81 1883, 1928 for May,
27 per cent loss from the same
month last year. Sales for the five
months ending May 81 this year were
11.44 per cent under the like 1887
period.
Evening star., 1938-06-04
TRUCK KILLS GIRL, 3;
POLICE HOLD DRIVER
Child Believed to Have Crawled
Under Heavy Vehicle Without
Operators knowledge.

Marilyn Howard. colored. 3. 451s
Meade street NE, was crushed to
death by the back wheels Of a huck-
ster's truck today near the intersection
Of Meade and Browning streets NE.
The child crawled under the truck,
heavily loaded with vegetables and
fruits, apparently without the trucks
operator being aware of it.
Police held Frank M. Hodges, 329
Jefferson street NV, driver of the
truck, pending coroner's action.
Evening star., 1938-06-04
BACKS HEALTH PLAN
Rutland Approves Center on Site
of Old Cardozo School.

of Old Cardozo School.
Health Officer George C.. Rutland
today voiced approval of a plan of
Engineer Department officials to
construct the Southwest health CEN
ter, or polyclinic, on the site of the
old Cardozo School, First and I
streets S.W.
In anticipation of the need of this
site for the health center. for which
Congress has appropriated 5000, 900,
the Commissioners Thursday ap-
proved the closing of the Southwest
relief station, which has been max
ing use of the Cardozo building, and
the transfer OF its relief cases to the
Northeast branch Office.
Evening star., 1938-06-04
Estimates Din.

Paris anti-noise commission esti-
mates that noise made by trucks, cars,
buses and city and suburban railway
trains make about 30.38 per cent of
the total din.
Evening star., 1938-06-04
Looks to Future.

Believed to possibly have vision since
slovakia has announced it will buy
foreign machines for chopping, cutting
and polishing gravestones.
Evening star., 1938-06-04
wEARIN BLOCKED PLAN.
Senator Herring Says He Refused to
Sign Proposal.

cendVOr HerrIng says he REFUSED 70
Sign Proposal.
Ey the Associated Press.
Senator Herring, Democrat, of Iowa
said today Representative wearin had
blocked a proposal for restoring peace
among warning Democratic factions in
Iowa when the forthcoming election
is over. .-a
Senator Herring said he had pre-
pared a statement which he hoped
would unite the two political antagon-
lists after the voters choose between
them Monday. but Mr.. Wearin, he de-
clared, refused to sign. :.
The statement, Senator Herring r.
Evening star., 1938-06-04
Spending Vote
Roll Call in Senate on
Administrators
Printing Bill.

Here is the vote by which the Sem
ate passed last night the admins
tration's lending-spending bill:
FOR THE BILL-6O.
Democrats-53.
ADAMS LoNERGAN
BARKLEY ~McCARRAN
gILgo McGML
BsooWEN. Mich Mile
BULKLEY A MURRAY
BYkRGs BYF2M oEMEAzHHoNEY oEEzH
CAEAWAY. oyERToN
ELLENpER pTTTMAN
eESkY RApcLrFFE
aIEkEson agEEHx seHWEAElFNBAcH seHMAElIz
HAkRhS HEkRfSo THoMAs, THeaH Utah
HfTeHcocK xAS NHys
TSWSS }SNNgoS' Colo, WHEELER
Republicans.
DAVIS LODGE
Farmer Labor.
LUNDEEN
Progressive-1.
LA TOILETTE
Independent-1.
NORRIS
AGAINST THE BILL-1O
Democrats-3.
BURKE COPELAND
BYRD
Republicans.
AUSTIN TOWNSEND
HALE VANDENBERG
JOHNSON, Calf WHITE
Pairs were announced as follows:
Evening star., 1938-06-04

Pairs were announced as follows:
McNARY
Senators SHIPSTEAD Farmer Labor;
NYE, Republican. and REYNOLDS, Demo-
crat, for the bill. and GLASS. Democrat;
BERRY. Democrat, and BRIDGES. Repuo-
lican. against.
Those not voting but announced for
the bill we're as follows:
Andrews Ashurst, Chavez, Clark. Die
terich Duffy Gillette. Lee. Logan McAdoo.
Milton. Reames, Smathers, Thomas of
Oklahoma and Tydings. Democrats. and
Frazier. Republican.
Not voting but announced against the
bill: Bailey. Democrat.
Evening star., 1938-06-04
Iowa

Continued From First Paee.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-19
Market Opens Steady
 But Trading Is Quiet
Small Gains Were Registered Among Leading Issues;
 Trading Continued Dull After the Start
By ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial Editor)

New York, Aug. 10-UP)--StockS opened steady in quiet trading to- day while bonds were mixed. Cotton futures opened unchanged to 3 points lower.
 Small gains were in a majority among the leading issues. Many B- sues opened at the previous close. Isolated shares in various sections registered minor declines.
 United States Steel opened at 57 7-8 up 1-8; Bethlehem Steel 55 1-2 up 3-s and Republic 17 3-4 up 1-3 in the steel section which was aided by indications of steady oper- ations. Non-ferrous metals were mixed with Anaconda 8 5-8 up 1-4; Kennecott 39 3-8 of 1-4 and Ameri- can Smelling 46. unchanged.
 Chrysler flrmed Ia point to Il IA. Rails made little change. Util- tiles were irregular with North American of 1-4 at 20 and Public Service of New Jersay at 20 3-4 Johns Manvillc lost 1-2 to 93. U. s Rubber was active at A 3-4 Up 3-8 Other rubbcrs firmed. General Tire made new high for the year at l9 3-8 up 3-8.
 oil shares were around the pre- yiotB close. Mail order sharet gained. Farm stocks were steady.
 Trading continued dull after the opening with prices steady around the initial levels.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-19
Marjorie Peterson
 Proves Good Skate
Birthday Celebration Observed on Roller Rink; Ke-
 pubIicans Hold Caucus Tuesday
WoLCoTT

Mrs. Alex Schaufele and sons. Bob- by and Alex, and Tommy Drisgall who are returning to their home ir Baltimore, Md. Those present were Mir. and Mrs. Alex Schaufele, and sons, Bobby and Alex, Tommy Dris- gall, Mir. and Mrs. Felix Carpenter Marie, Helen. Lucille, and Oliver Carpenter, Mir. and Mrs. Henry Kellncr, Miss Grace Kcllncr, MT and Mrs. John Mckay, Marlyn Nc Kay, MT. and Mrs. Henry LaFrancc Armand LaFrancc, Mr& and Mrs Joseph N. Galipeau, Mrs. Clara Brodeur, Arsene Frappicr, Paul Ga lipcau, Allan Ioffreda, Fred Ga lipcau. and Walter MDlis
 Personals
 MT. and Mrs. Howard R. Kraft, oi Spindle Hill, recently attended a big league base ball game in Boston
 MT. and Mrs. William Stibeck, Of Alma avenue, have been entertain ing MT. Stibeck's brother, Harry St. beck and Mrs. Stibeck of New York City.
 Rev. and Mrs. Orin E. Dice art visiting with friends and relatives in Pennsylvania.
 Mrs. Clara Brodcur oi Hitchcock Lake Is spending several weeks 6, the guest of MT. and Mrs. Alley Schaufelc in Baltimore, Md.
 George and Donald Kraft, oI Watcrvillc. have returned to theil home after spending two weeks with their brother, Howard R. Kraft and Mrs. Kraft of Spindle Hill.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Pcrnatozz and daughter, Rita. were recent vis- itors in Saratoga Springs.
 Carl A. Peterson of Corning, N Y is spending a week with his parents Mir. and Mrs. Carl A. Peterson, ol Spindle Hill.
 Weekend guests of MT. and Mrs George Watson. of Alma avenue were MT. and Mrs. Roland Fogel- berg, Mrs. John Fogelbcrg. Miss Frances Grene and John Fogclbcrg Jr, of East Orange. N. J.
 MT. and Mrs. George Treadwell Of Spencer, Mass. and their daugh ter, Miss Priscilla Treadwell, Ui Gloversville. N r.. visited MT. ano Mrs. Dewitt c. Cole, of Woodtick Center, Wednesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-19
PAR|SR|0NERS
 FIGHT TRANSFER
Priest Attempts to Obey Orders of SuperiOrs,
 But Is Prevented

Vulcan, Mich, Aug. 19-UP)-- Two hundred pari8hioners Of St. Barbara8 Catholic church pocketcd the rcctory today to prevent their pastor the Rev. Simon BorkowBki leaving to take an assignment In another parish. They have been pickcting the church grounds in shifts for nearly two days and thus far have blocked a transfer order which Father Borkowski -- known throughout upper Michigan as Father Simon-receiVed last week from his guperior8 He had been scheduled 10 report yesterday to the Balvatorian seminary at St. Nag ianZ, Wi8c. He made one attempt to fec last night. He appeared at a rear door with his auitca8es but turned back when the pickctB surged forward.
 Against Transfer
 They said they arc aYainSt the tran8fer because Father BorkoUgki hag treated them go well and i8 popular with the children. They announced that they would use force. If necessary, to prevent the transfer. After he attempted h slip away, they strung electric lights around the rcctory and paced back and forth in cIoGe ranks.
 IL was the second time this year they have demonstrated against Or ders for Father BorkoWskfa tran8- fer. They plcketed the church grounds last spring to prevent hi' transfer to the Church Of the Holy Family and mission at Earbcau That transfer was cancelled
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-19
NEW HAVEN CHIEF
 MUCH AROUSED

New Haven, Conn. Aug. 10--fUP) --The killing of two policemen within three months by prisoners who wrestcd their guns from them caused Chief Philip T. Smith today to order daily inspection Of all equipment of officers and squad cars
 patrolman Daniel T. O'Connell was slain Monday by Negro who grabbed his gun from It's holster and fired five bullets into his body a8 they were riding to the station housc in the patrol wagon.
 Several months ago Officer Ed ward IT. Wcndland. taking sus- pccted robber 10 headquarters fin a radio car. was pushed from the ma chine and killed with lis own gun as he lay on the pavement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-19
COL. HEWES IS|
 DEFINITELY IN LIEUT.. GOV. RACE.
Formal Announcement Is Made in Radio Addresses
 Last Night

Hartford, Conn, Aug. l0-(UP)- Col. Thomas Hewes, Pennington former assistant secretary of the treasury, today announced his can didacy for the Democratic nomina- ton for Acknowledgements.
 His announcement was the second for the position, considered of vita importance because of the possible retirement of Governor Wilbur L. Cross in 1940.
 State Labor Commissioner Joseph M. Tone, who, with Hcwes, is the closest advisor to Governor Cross announced his candidacy a month ago.
 New Haven Mayor John w. Mur- phy, still unannounced, was re- ported gaining strength in his home and Hartford counties and may is- sue statement.
 The objcctivcs in which I am in- tercstcd," Col. Hewes said in radio addresses at Bridgeport and Hart ford, "are the objectives of Gov erflor Cross in the state of Con- necticut and of President Roosevelt the national leader of our party.
 Tt Is my firm belief that the ob- jectives to which I have referred can be attained only by the con tinued supremacy of the Demo- cratic party in this state and country"
 Col. Hewes ran for lieutenant- governor in 1882 and was defeated by about 800 votes.
 T think there Is job to be dont here in Connecticut" Hewes said
 "The task to which I refer ano in which have profound interest Is the achievement of decent gov ernment. increased employment, g steady inprovmnt in the standard Of living for large numbers of oul people and slow and sure spread of kindlincsg. understanding anc good will"
 Col. HcWe5 enumerated the pub. lie positions he has held in Con. nccticut through his career, anC placed especial emphasis on hi chairmanShip of the state rcorgan. ization commission.
 Many Of the commissions recon. mendations were adopted by tho 1897 general assembly.
 "T have great hopes for the seor. ganizatlon program and the bcncfltt which accrue to our state, ant would greatly appreciate the oppor. tunity of pushing 1t along,' he said
 Col. Hcwcs referred to his scrv. ice at Washington as assistant tt Treasury Secretary Henry Morgen. thau, Jr., and as special assistant to Secretary of State Cordcll Hull
 These positions, the colonel said "enablcd me to acquire an under. standing of the working of the fed. eral government, the intrecacies O fincncc, taxation and foreign affair and supplied a good background fol ecective service to my own state"
 At the same time. the New Havcr Central Labor Union. representing 70 American Federation of Labo locals in the city announced 1t, endorsement of the candidacy O Labor Commissioner Tone.
 Prior to this endorsement, Ton, claimed support from labor unions with a membership of more thar 60,000 persons.
 Murphy's candidacy, reports said was being supported by Nationa Committeeman David E. FitzGer. aid in opposition to the desires O U. s. Senator Francis T. MaloneJ and State Chairman J. Francis Smith. state machine leaders, wht were understood to want Hcweg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-19
INTENTION TO SELL
 NOTICE IS FILED

Notice of intention 10 sell was filed today at the office of Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin by Metz gers Apparel Co.,. Inc, a New York corporation, which has entered into an agreement for the sale of all trade and office fixtures of Anns Style Shop. Inc, located at 118 Bank street.
 The sale does not include. it was stipulated, the accounts receivable or stock on hand.
 Irving W. Pastcrnak is attorney for the concern.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-19
WARAMAUC SCENE
 OF JOINT EVENT

WAtcrtoWn, Aug. l9 - The Farm Bureau and Grange Field days wat held at Lake Waramaug Wedncs- day. Among those who attended from WatertoWn were: MT. and Mrs E. 3. Skilton. Mrs. Howard Cagh- man, Mrs. John Clifford. Mrs. Fred erick Baldwin. Miss Ruth Wheeler, Miss Doris Wheeler, Miss Grace Wheeler, Miss Alice Baldwin. Miss Darlene PurVie, Miss Natalie Pur- viz, s. Mclean Buckingham. Myron Wheeler, Truman Wheeler. Arthur Gillette, Robert Baldwin Robert Purvis. Sr., and Robert Purvig, Jr.
 MT. and Mrg. Herbert J. Evans have returned home after attending the convention of the supreme lodge of Knights Of Pythias held In Chi- cago. MT EvanA was representative from Connecticut.
 Jack Prcstagc, manager of Tip perary stables, has left to attend the horse ghoW at Mount Pocono. Pa., Thursday. Friday and Batur- day. He will bc a Judge.
 Members Of the WatertoWn Hunt, Tippcrary stables and Joseph R. Neil arc supporting tho Bethlehem horse show. 10 Dc held September 3rd.
 Senior Hunt Planned
 The first senior hunt Of the fall 10 be sponsored by the Watcrtown Hunt Club will be held September 2 and the junior hunt on September 5th.
 Miss Ann Pclletier Of CrafhburY, Vermont. k visiting her aunt and uncle. MT. and Mrs. Frank Gcog. began of Baldwin street
 Miriam Minor of W0odbury ie vig- ting her aunt and uncle. Mir and Mrs. Linsley Smith Of the Litch1cld road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-19
TEACHERS ELECT DAVIS

Cedar Point, O.. Aug. l9 -- (U. P.J -- The American Federation of Teachers tonight will induct as pres- ident for third term, Dr. Jerome Davis, busted Yale University pro- lessor
 The federation last night elected the New York educator by G2 votes over Lillian Herstein, of Chicago. The vote was Davis, 338, Hcrstein, ETA,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-19

City. by preparations for rcopcning of copper mines and gmclters. At lanta Ga., and Dalla8. Tcz., re- tailcrg reported encouraging re- spongcg to August promotions Richmond, Va, reported a number Of recent building projects, and Mason. Ga. the rcopening of tcz- tile mills
 Approximately 54% of the retail CTS boiled thought it possible tha, with a steady rise in bu8inega Sales al Chri8tmagtinc might exceed last years figures.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-19
BLACKALL APPOINTS

Hartford, Conn, Aug. 19.--fUP) .- State Insurance Commissioner John c. BIackall today announced the ap- pointmcnt of John P. Royston, Glastonbury town court prosecutor, as his executive assistant and sec retary. Royston has been employed in the insurance division since 1895.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-19
NEWS ODDITIES
FARM HAND INJURED

Ellington, Conn, Aug. ID --- O.PJ Peter Cobrocgki, q farm hand. was injured seriously today when struck by an automobile operated by The odorc Belangcr, Rockville, while walking along the highway.
 He suffered a fractured jaw and head laccrationg and wa8 taken to a Hartford hospital to be x-raycd for possible internal injuries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-19
MANY ARRESTS MADE

Vienna, Aug. 19.-dUP) Usually reliable informantB reported today that 42 members of varying degrees of importance of the former Social Democratic party had been arrested during the last two weeks. It was reported without confirmation that they were charged with subvcrsive activities and that somc of them might be charged with high treason.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-19
American Merchants
 Prepare For Rise In
 Business This Fall
Survey of Department and Speciality Stores Finds 9S Per Cent of the Retailers Looking Forward to lm-
 provement in Business on National Basis
Special To The Waterbury Democrat

New York August 19-American merchants, almost without exception expect general pickup in business during the Fall months it indicated today in the re- suits of poll taken among representative crosssecton of the membership of the National Retail Dry Goods Asso- ciation Approximately 9S of the retailers answering in the survey made among typical department and speciality stores throughout the country said they looked for improvement in business national basis during Sep ternber October and November
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-19
BURIED AS PAUPER

Taunton. Mass, Aug. 19.-tUP.- Jane Toppan, 81, poison slayer who confessed killing at least 3l and perhaps 100 persons during a l5- year career as a nurse, was buried in a pauper's grave today. She died Wednesday night at Taunton state hospital to which she was com mitted for life in 1902 as insane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-19
ATTACKED BY PLANE

London. Aug. l8.--(UP) .--Lloyds reported from Tangicr today that the British steamer Stanforth had been attacked by an airplane, Tor alrplanes, 15 miles west of Bar cclona and was asking for assist ancc.