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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-15

Hitler went to Huterbog, 50 miles south of Berlin, the semi official news agency DNB announced. He watched troops open exercises there.
 On the surface life was normal. But to all purposes, the largest and most extensive war maneuvers since the World War were under way. In all parts of the country army re- serves left their jobs and homes for 30-odd training camps throughout the country.
 A war ministry spokesman ex- plained to the United Press that the maneuvers would be held in :, series, at different dates in differ ent parts of the country depending on the completion of harvesting in each area.
 Biggest In East Prussia
 "It is quite possible that some maneuvers actually will begin today in central and western Germany" he said, "but they will start later in East Prussia. The maneuvers in East Prussia will be held on large scale than in any other part of the country this year."
 This was particularly notable n connection with the assurances that Germany's war maneuvers are of a normal kind, their size being explained by the fact that Germany has had compulsory service only since the fall of 1895, and needs to keep all her reserve in trim. East, Prussia borders on Poland, Lith- uania and Danzig Free City.
 No Public Fanfare
 There was no public fanfare, no marching or trumpet blowing to mark the start of the war games. The general public was cognizant of
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-15
CZECHS ANXIOUS
 OVER NAZI ARMY
Government Will Not Re. cede, From Stand on
 Sudetan Germans
By REYNOLDS PACKER

NOhAeSu AfCSo Otah
 Prague, Czechoslovakia, Aug. 15- (UP)-Acute anxiety over Ger many's gigantic army maleuvers was plainly apparent today. It was reflected in stiffening of the gov- ernment's attitude on the minorities problem and by forecasts that inn portant decisions would be taken at 8 meeting of the National Defense council tomorrow.
 There was a disposition in most other capitals to minimize the sig nificane of the war games which started at dawn today. But not here. For one thing, the opinion was expressed that the maneuvers might strengthen the Sudeten German minority in its demands for conces- sions and particularly that they might induce Viscount Runciman, British "adviser" in the minorities problem, to urge further conces- sions by the government. For an- other, people did not welcome the presence of large bodies of troops near Czechoslovakia.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-15
FOUR MEET DEATH
 OVER WEEKEND
Violence Claimed That Many Lives in State;
 Autos Caused Three
(BY UNITED PRESS)

Violent deaths claimed the lives of four persons in Connecticut over the weekend.
 Automobile accidents took three lives and a man died as result of a fall from a window.
 Joseph Hines, 55, Wolcott, died at Waterbury of injuries suffered when he was struck by car while walking along the Waterbury-Bristol road.
 Eight-year-old William Casey, of Waterford, suffered fatal injuries when. his bicycle collided with an automobile near his home.
 Harlan c. Hammond, 31. Water ford, died at Norwich of injuries suffered at Montville when he lost control of his machine.
 Frank c. Barrett, 72, Plainville, died at Bristol of injuries sustained when he fell from a second-floor window at his home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-15
Buffalo Bill Girl
 Star Old, Feeble

Cleveland, Aug. 15.-(UP- The girl who starred in Buff falo Bills wild west show with 8 civilian Tell" shooting act lay aged and feeble on a hos pital cot today.
 In her youth she was billed as Princess Nita" and toured the United States and Europe as an expert shot and bareback
 rider. She now is nearing the mid eighties. She raised a palsied hand as she told of her performances before the pope ] and royalty and the "good plain folks that roasted under hot tents to see us."
 'Tn my William Tell act we used a pistol and potato in- stead of 2 bow-and-arrOw and apple" she chuckleG. "But l wasn't just 8 markswoman. I stood up against 9 wall, too, while a man outlined me with daggers."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-15

In whose charge the case now ofn- cially rests.
 Police would not confirm the re- port, but 1t was definitely under stood that they believed they had secured damaging admissions from Mrs. Thursa Grant Scott, 26, widow of the dead man. Police, following a report from Medical Examiner Dr. Edward H. Kirschbaum that Scott was not 8 suicide victim, are openly proceeding on the theory that he was slain.
 Mrs. Scott At Funeral
 Mrs. Scott, who was allowed to attend funeral services for her hus- band Saturday afternoon, is held without bond as coroner's prison- CT. She has maintained her story that her husband must have com- mitted suicide.
 Authorities would not confirm the report that bench warrant might be sought in the case. Deputy Cor oner Hennessy stated that his in- quest was not completed, and that 3 number of witnesses have vet to De examined. He said that until he had given thorough study to the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-15
TWO POLICEMEN HIT BY BULLETS
Several Citizens Wounded as Cop=Hater Uses Gun
 at Memorial

New York, Aug. 15.-(UP)-Two policemen and three civilians, shot by 8 crazed cop-hater during a hushed moment of the annual me- morial service for the police depart ment's legion of honor, may all sur- vive their wounds, surgeons said today.
 The assailant was dead. He was Charles Sanfillippo, 32, who invaded the mall of Central Park wearing metal plates over his back and chest and carrying a shotgun un- der each arm. He blazed away into a crowd of 5000 standing with bowed heads in honor of policemen slain in action.
 Unarmed Police Charged
 Many policemen, caught without their guns, charged the assassin empty handed. Those who had guns fired 25 shots before they brought him down, and in tribute to their craftsmanship, they did not wound 8 single spectator.
 The crowd, plunged from solem- nifty into bedlam, stampeded across the park. Among them were families of the honored dead.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-15
WILLIAM BROWN
 IN LEGAL FIGHT
Lies in New London Jail While Parole Violation
 Is Argued Here

Threatened with return to Che- shire Reformatory to complete a term from which he was paroled January 25, 1882, William Brown will remain a prisoner in New Lon don County jail tomorrow while Public Defender Robert F. Ander- son of that county appears before Judge Frank P. McEvoy in the local superior court tomorrow to argue his cause.
 The reformatory authorities seek to bring him back on charge of violation of the parole under which he was released in 1882. According to Public Defender Anderson, "The question is whether or not the re- formatory has the power to compel the return of a paroled prisoner for breach of parole after the expira- tion of the term of maximum sen- tence through warrant issued after the expiration of the term of maximum sentence"
 Question of Law
 Briefs have been submitted and Judge McEvoy will decide the ques- tion which is purely one of law.
 Brown was committed to the re- formatory May 6, 1930, for an inde- finite term, and was paroled Jan uary 25, 1882. Nine months later he was sent to the New London county jail for 30 days on charge of re- ceiving stolen goods. He was re- turned to jail September 2l, 1937 after a conviction of another charge in Norwich.
 He was to have been released Aug ust 10, last week, but was ordered held by ths Cheshire authoIities. Through Public Defender Anderson he immediately brought the habeas corpus action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-15
Theodore LiHey Wins AHn1ony Reductions
Judge Frank P. McEvoy Renders Judgment Today; Monthly Allowance Slashed $20O - Other
 StpulatiOns Favor Lilley

Judge Frank P. McEvoy in supe- rior court today entered judgment in the application of Theodore Lilley of Watertown for modification of the alimony award which was granted his former wife, Evelyn Ada. Dutton Lilley by Judge Newell M. Jennings, at the time of theif divorce, June 28, 1923. The modif5ca- tion, as issued by Judge Mcyivoy slashes the monthly alimony pay ments from $500 to $400. In addition 1t stipulates that Lilley, son of the child, Joan Dutton Lilley, age 1s, now student at a girls school.
 Previous Decree Ter ms
 The previous decree, as issued by Judge Jennings, provided that Lil- ley, who has remarked and is now living in Watertown, should pay the college expenses of the three girls, Elaine, 23; Evelyn Theodora 21, and Joan. It also provided that he pay one-half of their ordinary expenses and one-half of their clothing expenses.
 At the time of che divorce in 1923, Judge Jennings ordered Lilley to pay his wife $1,000; and ordered that $1,000 be paid one year from that date, and in the two following years, $2,000 and $1,000. The alimony of $500 monthly started in July, 1923.
 According to testimony at hear ing in connection with the appli- cation, the decree had been Some- what modified by mutual agreement of the parties.
 Vital Paragraphs
 The modification as issued by Judge McEvoy today contains the following two vital paragraphs:
 T. As each of the children of the plakatiff and defendant become q 8 reduction of $100 per month from the plaintiffs alimony allowance shall become effective.
 "2. The defendant shall pay to the plaintiff the sum of $25 per month for the purposc of providing wearing apparel for the child Joan until she arrives at the age of 21."
 Judge McEvoy comments that counsel for both principals had sug- gested the redrafting of the original decree and judgment. He states that this would not be practicable in view of the agreements which have been made by the principals and carried out.
 As Elaine and Evelyn Theodora have reached the age of 21, under the agreement, $100 shall be elimi- mated in each case, bringing the monthly payment to $400.
 Divorced In 1923
 Lilley was divorced in 1923, when his wife charged him with intoler- able cruelty. They were married March 22, 19lt. The cruelty com- menced January l, 1920, according to the complaint.
 Mrs. Lilley still resides on Kellogg street, in the home which was
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-15
GOV. CROSS LIKES
 SECURITY ACT

Hartford, Aug. 15-(UP)-Gover- nor Cross said today it was quite impossible to portray m terms of human happiness and relief the far reaching effects "of the social se- curity act, signed three years ago Aug. IA by President Roosevelt.
 "There is every reason to believe that as time goes on," the governor said in an ann,iverary statement, "the importance of this legislation will increase and become more ap- parent"
 The governor review what has been accomplished in Connecticut under terms of the federal act and said he was highly pleased.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-15
INN OWNER HELD
 FOR USING GUN

Meriden, Aug. 15--tUP)-Louis E. Cestro, 39, was held today in $500 bonds in connection with the shot, gun shooting of James P. Mallory, 22, early Sunday.
 Mallory, who was formerly em- ploye.. in Cestro's diner, suffered a slight wound in the right side.
 Cestro, held on charge of assault with 6 dangerous weapon, com- plained to authorities he received several threatening notes recently.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-15
NATIONALISTS
 OF SPAIN GO ON
Gen. Francois Armies Are Within IS Miles of Rich-
 est Mines in World
BY HARRISON LAROCHE

United Press Staff Correspol;dent)
 Hendaye, French-Spanish From tier. Aug. IS - (U.P0 - National ist forces are within 15 miles of AL maden, in Ciudad Real Province, seat of the worlds richest mercury deposits and Loyalist stronghold, Insurgent dispatches claimed today.
 Columns under General Gonzalo Queipo De Llano and General Juan Saliquet drove toward the mining region, Q tremendous financial prize for the side that controls it, from the west and northwest, respective ly.
 The southern column struck out eastward from Ca5eza Del Buey and assertedly occupied Colmenillas and Pedregales Heights, making a rapid advance of five miles within @ few hours.
 Take New Positions
 Saliquet's forces were said to have occupied new, important positions along the Gudiana river northwest of Almaden.
 Loyalist dispatches asserted that the Nationalist offensive had been slowed down for two reasons. The
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-15
Senior Member or General Assembly From City Giues Notice or His Candidacy
Bench Warrant Wears MHoluardScottDeath
Attorney Fitzgerald Thursa Grant Scott May Be Put Under Arrest

Possibility that Superior Court bench warrant may be issued in the of the mysterious death of Howard oomed this afternoon Chief Inspector Joseph Stevens the was in at hour with tive Roland G. filling Earlier the day. Inspector Stevens had conferred with Deputy Coroner William B. Hennessv
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-15
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Aug. 15-(UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through Aug. 18th, compored with year ago: This Yenr Expenses Last Year $1 ,224, ,168.S9 $981 .002, ,04S.3S
 Receipts ss75,s75,5s255
 Gross Deficit s46O,4S9,597,99 sso5,s2s,4s5. .s4
 Net Deficit s4so,a52,1s7,99 sso5, 5,5s5, sa5.s4
 Cash Balance S2.230, 0,544,842.91 $2,829,071,071.l6
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-15
Million Nazis
 Under Arms m
 Next Six Weeks
Thousands of Reserves Quit Daily Jobs; March Off in Uniforms to Camps All
 Over German Nation
BY GEORGE KIDD limited Press Staff CorrespOndent)

Berlin, Aug. 15-(UP)-Fuehrer Adolf Hitler person. ally participated today in the opening of army which expected to bring than 100000 men under during the next six weeks.
 Thousands of reserves quit their daily routine and marched off in uniform to camps throughout Germany
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-08-07

Most garage floors are more or less
stained with oil and the first step.
after a dry grooming, is to wash off
this grease. A mixture of equal parts OF
turpentine and benzine will do the
trick. As soon as the floor is dry l
can put on the first coat of the dust
proofing liquid. Two coats are neces-
sary and the directions printed on the
can may recommend that the first
coat be thinned with turpentine.
If the concrete floor is fairly good,
and isn't too porous, figure that
one gallon of the compound should be
enough to cover three hundred square
feet with one coat. So for two coats
l buy one gallon for each $50 square
feet. add the required amount of
turpentine to my order (the instruc-
tions on the can of compound tells
how much is needed) and provide
myself with an old, large-size paint
or varnish brush.
Warm, dry weather IS best tor this
type of work; and ventilate as much as
possible. Practically no mixing is
necessary for these dustproofing
compounds - just little stirring is
enough. Pouring quart or two into
any convenient container, l add tur-
pentine if it is recommended. Then /
slop the liquid on the floor and spread
it out with the brush. In fact, for
the first coat, a mop will do the job
quicker than brush, since the only
object is to give the surface all that it
will easily absorb without leaving any
surplus.
wait at least twenty-four hours
before applying the second coat. This
time l don't dilute the compound
and have to be little more careful
to brush it out fairly evenly. The
next day the surface may be walked
upon. 1t will be practically the same
color as before. or perhaps a shade
darker. depending on the compound
used - but it should no longer give
trouble by busting.
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she dressed for the Gardullas' party.
Her eyes had been so quiet, her face so
sweet. She had no life of her own. but
lived only for others. and to make
other people happy That was
the real way to find peace. IF / had
someone" she thought.
Louella had new frock for that
party. A dream frock. made of silver
lace. 1t looked like a cobweb picked
from September hedgerow, spangled
with dew. Lilli stood, her hands
thrown up in admiration.
so beautiful, is Madam. And to
think it is all wasted There should be
some man to see you and to adore.
Some man to follow you to this worlds
end. worshipping. That it should be
gaspiW - wastedr
Louella said softly. Don't be silly,
my little cabbage. No one has more
faithful husband than l. No one knows
it better than your
THAT oner' said Lilli. shocked.
apprehensive, as if the very mention
Of him might bring him to them over
the great Atlantic. and start him
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more. She did little besides work, and
occasional parties. few of which she
enjoyed. She rarely got the heartache,
save when physical WEAKNESS opened
the gates to memory. And then the
nice little DR.. Barlow from No. 9
would give her a tonic and sleeping
draught.
Sometimes she wondered, looking
at him, how much DR.. Barlow guessed.
Sometimes there was an expression in
his eyes when he looked at her. Once,
when the black despair was on her.
she nearly broke down and told him.
There was something so nice about
him. Something so gentle and kind.
But she had learned her lesson.
There isn't man in this wide world to
be trusted, she told herself
Only once, lately. had she broken
down and cried. That was when an old
nun approached her and asked if she
had any children's clothes to give
away. Little dark pants" she said,
"for boys" One might so easily have
had. now, little flannel suits and
cricket shirts.
She kept remembering the nun. as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-08-07

wo principal ailments attack
poorly-laid concrete floors.
d Cracks are likely to develop; and
the floors often are very dusty. Even
in my own house the fine dust that
was tracked up from the basement was
a constant nuisance until the floor
was treated.
But both of these faults can be
cured fairly easily.
First, let's repair the cracks. With
a hammer and a small cold chisel,
which can be bought at the local
hardware store for fifteen cents. cut
out the concrete along the cracks to a
width and depth of an inch or more.
preferably deeper. chipping away all
loose particles down to a solid base.
If it is possible undercut the sides
little. Then, with an old toothbrush,
clean out the crevice, and keep it
thoroughly wet for few minutes.
The next step is to mix little Port
land cement with water to a creamy
consistency. l mix it in an old wash
basin and stir it with a soup spoon.
Then, using the toothbrush again, I
brush the cement mixture thoroughly
into the surfaces l have just cut.
The actual mortar required for fill
ing the cracks is mixed one part Port
land cement to one and one-half parts
of clean, screened sand. l use very
little water just enough to moisten
the mixture thoroughly, so that it will
be wet enough to pack tightly into the
cracks. usually measure the mate
rails in teacup and stir them with
the soup spoon in the same old basin.
The dry ingredients should be we'll
mixed before the water is added.
While the surfaces of the cracks
are still moist from being brushed with
the creamy cement, l fill the cracks
with the mortar, packing it firmly by
tappingit with the blunt end of the cold
chisel. hammer handle or a spoon. 1t is
essential to fill every crevice. The NOR
tar should be only ''crumbly wet" to
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Professor Of Architectural Engineering. Yale Univessy

of practically colorless liquids which
are prepared especially for this pur-
pose can be obtained from local paint
dealers. These are oilproof and wear
resisting, and aren't as sensitive to
dampness as the concrete paints or
enamels; but if any unusual amount of
moisture is present in the floor there
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back of a garden trowel. These patches
should be kept damp for a week after
they are fixed. A wet rag, occasionally
remoistened. will serve the purpose.
The whole operation is simple
enough, but it's even simpler to
harden the surface of the entire floor
so as to eliminate busting. A number
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THE ACTRESS AT NO. I
Confinvsd from peps ten

They didn't have to bother about
finding him. He found them - in the
new apartment, full of flowers and fan
mail. Louella was standing beside the
fire, pulling on white gloves.
He just came in. She turned and
stared at him, not recognizing him.
His features had coarsened, his mouth
was slack, and he was down at heel
and shabby. There was a cut on his
lip. where the blood had hardened
and dried black She made to
ring the bell, frightened. but he
stopped her.
what do you want?" she asked.
He laughed. what do l want?
Gee, Louella, what do you think l
want? You're my wife, aren't your"
Then she knew him.
Lilli's Mortified face, behind him,
in the door
He had lived on her ever since.
The allowance she had to make him,
to hold his tongue, was of ever grow
ing proportions. There was no end.
There were times she felt like daring
him to do his worst. But she was
afraid. Work meant a lot to her now.
She was committed to an expensive
way of life. Besides, she wasn't sure
how she stood over signing that con-
tract. She had had enough trouble.
She paid.
The English contract came as a
surprise. three years ago. She sailed at
twenty-four hours notice. Lilli, stouter.
trifle more gray. packed against
time. rejoicing.
But it is the dispensation of Provi-
dence. Now, par example. we have
shaken that one off Here he
cannot come with his demands. Done.
Finished. Zutr'
Don't let that notion start build
ing-up under your hairdressing." said
Louella, patiently. Little Ed will be
right along"
1t looked as if she wasn't going to
be right. Wonderfully. mercifully,
they heard nothing of him at all. Her
first contract completed, she signed
another. She was only too glad to stay
away. The peace of it was rejuvena-
ton. Sometimes a little wild hope
stirred in her heart. Perhaps he was
dead |! Was it wicked of her to hope so?
God would perhaps understand.
She was happier than she had been
for a long time. Nothing mattered
much. Nothing could hurt her any