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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05

preferred stock, $19O, ,66O.75; common stocks, $128, 8,884.25; automobiles, $1,- 100; personal effects, $550.
 Mr. deLancey, who was 67 at the time Of his death, was one of Wa terbury's leading citizens and had made his home here for more than 30 years. He was an executive of the Eastman Kodak Co. for some time, and directed the building of the Eastman plant at Kodak Park, N. Y. He was associated with several other firms, before coming to Wa terbury in 1905 as an executive Of the Waterbury Buckle Co.
 Official Draft Board
 He served first as secretary and later as chairman of the second dis trict draft board during the war, and developed plan, approved by the government, whereby executives and skilled laborers, whose work was essential, could remain at their posts. He was a member of the U. s. Shipping Board for several years and later served as chairman of the boards industrial relations division.
 Mr. deLancey retired from busi- ness in 1922, and entered the Yale School of Fine Arts, receiving a de- gree three years later. Thereafter he devoted himself mainly to
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Another British Ship Was Attacked But No Hit Made

A telephone call from Rome to London last night conveyed the news that Premier Benito Mussolini would join Great Britain and France in carrying out new British plans to end piracy"
 The message as conveyed to the foreign office was:
 "The Italian government has con- cured with measures which the British government intend to adopt in the zone of the western Medl- terranean reserves to British naval patrol. The Italian government proposes to adopt similar measures in the zone entrusted to Italian naval patrols"
 It was noted that this message recognized that Britain had deter mined to carry out the measures regardless of the support of other nations-and France was ready to do whatever Britain did.
 Some quarters believed here that Britain intended not only to carry out the "sink at sight" policy against pirate" craft but to establish con- voy system such as that of the World war and send warships so protect groups of merchantmen in the Mediterranean
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05
GEORGE HOLMES
 TO MAKE APPEAL
Southbury Man Going to Legislature to Stop Any
 German Bund

Southbury, Conn.,, Feb. 5-(UP)- George Holmes, founder and pres ident of the United Americans, an organization opposed to un-Amer- ican activities, said today he would appeal to the General Assembly to prevent establishment of German American bund camp in this town.
 He made his statement following prediction of Wilhelm Kunze, New York city, national public relations director of the bund, that we will continue work on the Southbury camp"
 Kunze spoke at a bund organiza- tion meeting at Bridgeport.
 We plan to establish unit Of the United Americans in Bridge port" Holmes retorted.
 Our principal aim is to gain mo- ral support throughout the state to keep out SubserviSe organizations. and we must have this support so that we can go on the legislature and enact laws which not only will keep out Nazi camps but will ban those which already have been es- tablished."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05

London, Feb. 5-CUP)-The Ex- change Telegraph correspondent at Barcelona quoted an mconf1rmed report today that Spanish National ist airplanes had attacked another British ship approaching Barcelona, but had failed to hit it.
 This report arrived as the British government, its anger over the re- newal of Mediterranean piracy" in creased by the airplane sinking of the steamship Alcira, was reported ready to draft strong note to the Nationalist government.
 It was forecast that the note would say, as regards the sinking of the Alcira and the previous sink ing apparently by submarine of the British steamship Endymion, that the government did not recog- nize any blockade of the Loyalist coast and would refuse to tolerate attacks on British shipping.
 Forty British WarShipS in the Mediterranean will enforce new or ders to sink at once any submarines detected under the surface near Mediterranean trade routes. The fleet already had orders to fire on planes which might moleSt British ships.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05
UNITED STATES
 QUERIES JAPAN
Demand on Nip= pOnese About Naval
 Ships; Must Reply
By HOBART C. MONTEE -nited Press Staff CorreSpOnden


 Washington, Feb. 5-(UP)-The United States demanded today that the Japanese government say cat egorically on or before Feb. 20 whether Japan is building or plans to build super-battleships ill excess of 35,000 tons.
 The alternative, in event Japan fails to give a satisfactory reply, the note stated, would be that the United States would be compelled, in consultation with Great Britain and France, to consider construct ing super -battleships larger than 35, 900 tons and mounting guns larg- CT than the present 16-inches cali Der.
 Note Cabled Grew
 The demand Wa5 contained i'll a note cabled to Ambassador Joseph c. Grew at Tokyo for presentation to the Japanese foreign office.
 The British and French govern ment are presenting similar notes, the state department announced.
 "A preliminary consultation has taken place and the British, French and American governments have decided to approach the Japanese government with a request for in- format tion," the department said.
 The United States, Great Britain and France are signatories to the 1886 London Naval treaty which
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05
BRITISH CABINET
 IN HURRY SESSION

London, Feb. 5-UP)-A hur- riedly convened meeting of cabinet ministers was held at the foreign office today and it was believed that extension and strengthening of the anti pirate" patrol in the Medit- terranean was discused.
 Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden, Viscount Hailsham, Lord Chancel- Tor; Sir John Simon, Chancellor of the Exchequer; Sir Thomas Inskip, minister for defense coordination; Alfred Duff Cooper, First Lord of the Admiralty, and Malcolm Mac Donald, Dominions secretary, at tended.
 In order to attend the meeting Inskip cancelled speaking engage mentS this afternoon and tonight on the ground of urgent minister ial business.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05
Bing Crosby's Brother Has ExposedHollvuoodScandal

were represented to them as movie and radio executives. While they danced in scanty clothing, the man in charge of the office walked among them, making obscene ges- lures or stripping off the little clothing they had retained. Other indignities occurred while the girls were being photographed, Crosby said.
 The girls were among hundreds of young beauties who live in Holly wood with the hope and remote prospect of getting jobs in the mo- vies. Crosby said the man obtained the girls names from photograph CTS to whom he applied for attrac- tive young "unknowns" who might be trained for screen and movie work. The man Crosby named came to Hollywood from Chicago and at first tried to affiliate with Crosby's agency.
 Crosby also operates a publicity and promotional bureau. He once was reputed to have had John Montague, the golfing sensation, un- der contract that was to gross him $1,0O0,000.
 Crosby said he rejected the mans offer and the man thereupon opened offices of his own.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05
C0n1pensation Denied ToSome Local People
First Appeals Will Be Heard By Commissioner Mar garet Nerdon at Her Office in Lilley Building
 Next Friday-Three Cases Are Slated

First appeals of local persons from denials of unemployment con- pensat ation benefits by the commits sion, will be heard by Commissioner Margaret Verdon in her office at the Lilley building, next Friday, Hartford authorities said today.
 Three cases are slated for hear ing Appeals from benefit awards, by both employers and employees are commencing to be filed throughout the state as the unemployment com penSation division of the Labor De- partment diSpenseS with its prepon- derance of claims.
 Various Reasons Given
 Claims may be denied for various reasons and if the person affected by the denial believes he has been treated unjustly, he may appeal to the commissioner in his congresSion- al district. Further than that, the case may be appealed to the courts if the action of the commissioner is unsatisfactory. Strict rules have been laid down as to the time elaps- ing between denial of claim and ap- peal.
 Employees, Employers
 Employees appeals are usually filed by persons who have been denied the benefits they thought they were entitled to under the act. Employ
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IS
 GIVEN ANSWER
John De PastinO Replies to Criticism Published
 This Morning

Notwithstanding the Waterbury Republicans we'll known buck pass ing' habits and "garbled reports" a special meeting of the Italian Brotherhood, one of Waterbury $ most influential Italian organiza- tions, will be held tomorrow morn ing at 10 o'clock in Moose hall. The specific purpose of the session will be to protest the alleged anti Italian attitude or the editorials ap- bearing in the Waterbury Republl- can and Waterbury American.
 President John 6foFza will preside and John DePastino, national com mander of the Italian-American World War Veterans, will be one of the many prominent leaders in at tendance.
 Statements Refuted
 In a statement today to The Dem- ocrat, MT. DePastino answers state ments credited to the Young Italian Democrats, questioning his sincerity and challenging his service record as veteran of the World war. MT. DePastino declares he has had no trucks working for the city, no mem- bers of his family on the city pay
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05
Special Prosecutor Alcorn

MT. Alcorn, ST. started a two-or- three weeks vacation to an unan- nounced destination last night after the announcement that he had been made special prosecutor.
 States Attorney Lawrence L.. Lewis, who disqualified himself yes- terday from the investigation, after suggesting that the grand jury be called, stated today, T have laid be- fore County Detective Hickey and his assistant, George L. Greer, the entire results of our investigation up to the present time.
 Special Headquarters
 Special headquarters are expected to be established for the staff of in- vestigators during their work. MT. Lewis said today that they would not use his office. We are entirely out of the picture" he continued.
 MT. Lewis said, however, that should MT. Alcorn or the members of his staff seek information from him, which he could provide from his present records, he would will ingly oblige.
 The controllers office will be the focusing point for all the activities of the newly appointed investiga- tors. Questions regarding the charg- es of overdrafts in accounts and loss of important records and vouchers will be asked, as preliminaries to the paramount issue of decision or the grand jury action.
 Alcorn, known as the watchdog of Connecticut" will undoubtedly make announcements on this sub ject when he returns from his va cation. Judge Inglis intimated yes- terday that no action would be
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FIGHT FOR GREEN
 ESTATE ENDING

New Bedford, Mass, February 5 - (UP) - The third bout in a four state fight for a $5,O0O,000 inherit ance tax on the estate of Colonel Edward H. 2. Green ends today.
 Only one rebuttal witness re- mained at the Massachusetts hear ing. He is Charles A. Parker, Bos- ton Traveller special writer, called by Assistant Attorney General Seth P. Cole of New York to tell of an article he wrote about Green sev- eral years ago.
 Testimony yesterday indicted that Green referred impartially to his Texas, Massachusetts, New York and Florida residences as my home" and back home. All four states seek to levy an inheritance tax on the estate, but only that in which he was legally domiciied' at death can collect.
 Special Master John s. Flannery has been appointed by the U. s. Supreme Court to near evidence in the case. He already has held hear ings in Texas and New York and on April II will open a similar session at Miami, Fla.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05
INMATE VICTIM
 FORGIvES KILLER
Joseph O'Donnell Believes John Mack of Tewks='
 bury Is Crazy

Tewksbury, Mass, Feb. 5 - (U.P0 Joseph ODonnell, 55, critically wounded by ward mate who slew four others, was holding his own in a fight for life today.
 His aSSailant, John Mack. IT, of Chelsea, gaunt, giant lunberjack, was in county jail at Cambridge awaiting hearing Friday on mur- der charges. He shot the five men at daybreak yesterday, he said, be- cause they were mean to me-"
 O'Donnell, wounded in the lung, told police he didn't Know why Mack singled him out.
 My bed backed up to his" he said. "Only last night I coughed and knew it awakened him. told him was sorry and he replied, if they were all like you. Joe don't ask revenge. John Mack must be off that's all. never saw or heard any one tease him."
 Fourth Victim Died
 The fourth victim of Mack's with ering guntire, John Lewis, 76, died last night after murmuring:
 T forgive him. He must have gone crazy. forgive
 Michael O'Keefe, 10, of Boston died instantly in the pauper ward massacre. James McGee, 78, of Am herSt and Edward Mercier, 70, of Springfield expired after operations.
 Mack fled down fire escape, but was captured three hours later in nearby Lowell He said he bought the gun from Q New York mail or- der house two years ago with money obtained from the sale of tobacco issued him-a non-smoker by the infirmary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05
UNITED FRUIT
 COMPANY INCOME

Boston, Feb. 5-CUP)-The Unit ed Fruit company today reported 1887 net income, after interest, tax es and depreciation. of $11,8l7,128 or $4.04 share. This compared with 1886 net income of $14,176, 996 or SABA a share. Declared div idends in 1887 totaled $ll,6lO, ,388 compared with $l2,350, ASA in 1886. Cash balance, exclusive of the in surance fund, at the end of the year was $45,057,010 including U. s. Gov ernment securities, compared with $45, 246.208 at the close of 1886. The company appropriated $8,516, 25S for capital expenditures in 1888. Un- expended from previous appropria- tionS was $2,143518.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05
Hitler Puts Himself m Full Nazi Control
Germany Is Shaken From Top to Bottom in All Depart= nlents-Nazis Will Rule Army, Air, Economic
 Forces Everywhere
By FREDERICK c. OECHSNER United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Berlin, Feb. 5-(UP)-A tighten ing of Nazi control ill the economic field may follow the drastic shake up in the army, air force, foreign office and diplomatic service, it was predicted in some quarters today. Strong hints that the process of "amalgamation of the army and Nazi party" had not been complet- ed, and that there would be further moves, were thrown out by Nazi party newspapers.
 It was indicated that declara- ton on foreign and political mat terS which Fuehrer Adolf Hitler is to make to the ReichStag February 20 might mark the end of re- organization period.
 It was announced officially today that seven army and six air force generals would retire February 28. It was admitted semi officially that the retirements were based on diff ferenceS of opinion.'
 Hitler In Full Control
 WlJIl llllllSSll III lull COllV4Ol OA the entire fighting forces as chief of national defense, with the war minister and the army commander in chief eliminated, with switch in foreign ministers and the recall of three key ambassadors, Hitler has effected what some foreign diploma tice quarters called "a bloodleSS June 30." But NaziS, while admitting that the shakeup cleared an atmos- phere of political tension, denied stoutly that there was anything at all to suggest in it bloodless yer sion of the drastic purge of June 30, 1884.
 Normally restrained, the news papers today displayed the story of yesterdays shake-up in the army, the foreign office, the diplomatic service and the vital economics
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INJURED HOCKEY
 MAN WILL PLAY

Toronto, Ont, Feb. B. (UP)- Ralph Weiland, star forward of the Boston Bruins National Hockey League team, said today he would play against the Toronto Maple Leafs in league game tonight des- pite' painful, although not serious, injuries he received in an automo- bile accident last night.
 Weiland's car crashed into one driven by Reginald McIlwain at an intersection. Weiland, his passen- ger, William Finlayson, and McIl- vain all suffered minor cuts and bruises.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05

sections of the city was, At least we can have an end of this cam paign which is casting suspicion on citizens of Waterbury" From both sides of the political alignment, with the exception of those con- cerned in active attack on the ad- ministration, came expressions of satisfaction that the matter at long last had come to a definite head.
 Rcwland's Mark Was Zero
 While Controller Sherwood l.. Rowland, on advice of his personal accountants and publicity staff, had presented scores of pages of both letters and figures at the Board of Finance meeting Thursday, the sum of all this preparation was zero ill effect when the affairs of his office finally went into court. Pending the
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DUNCAN A. LADD
 TO FACE TRIAL
Charged With Murder of Michael DiLeO, Former
 Local Barber

Charged with the murder of a former Waterbury barber, Duncan A. Ladd will go on trial for his life Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock in the New Haven superior court. Ad- mittance to the courtroom for those who wish to witness the proceedings will be only by passes which are now being issued.
 Murder in Barber Shop
 Lads is accused of the first de- gree murder of Michael DiLeo, father of three children, which took place in DiLeo's barber shop in Meriden. DiLeo at one time oper- ated barber shop in Waterbury. Mrs. DiLeo, whose maiden name was Mercaldi, is also we'll known in this city.
 Called Cold Flooded
 It has been alleged that the shoot ing was cold-blooded and ruthless. It is said that Ladd walked into the DiLeo barber shop with his shotgun pointed, muttered an &C., cusation, and shot before the bar Der had the slightest opportunity to defend himself.
 Slayer Captured
 Antonio and Patsy Mercaldi cap- tured Ladd and held him until a policeman arrived. He had dropped the gun and was reportedly fleeing toward his car. Some of the shot from the gun penetrated DiLeos hand, indicating that he instinctive- ly raised his hands in an effort to defend himself.
 Indications are that the trial will bring to light several unsavory charges. It has been claimed by many that Ladd shot DiLeo be- cause he suspected him of alienat- ing his wife's affections.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05
DIR. CARVER DIES

Simsbury, Conn, Feb. 5-(UP) Funeral services will be held Sun day for Dr. John P. Carver, 66, med- ical examiner for 70 years who died late yesterday after long illness.
 Born at Pelham, Mass, he leaves his widow and three daughterS-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05
States Attorney Lewis Turns
 Ouer AU Material Gathered About Office or Controller
City Officials WiH
 Welcome Jury Probe
May Clear Atmosphere, Disclose Its Political Nature; Rowland, His Staff of Publicity Agents Have
 Finished With Mark of Zero

With the statement "This will clear up the matter and disclose it's political nature various officials of the city and members of municipal commissions welcomed today the investigation recommended by States Attorney Lawrence L. Lewis that may result in calling of grand jury two weeks hence when States Attorney Hugh M Acorn ST. of Hartford will consider this action special prosecutor named by Judge Ernest A. 1ngliS Comment i'll many
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05
Attorney Hugh M. AlcOrn With His Staff Is Ready to Begin Exhaustive
 Survey of Charges
LATEST DETAILS OF DISPUTE
 HAVE HOUSED WHOLE CITY

Armed with the material gathered by States At torney Lawrence L. Lewis during his two weeks in- vestigation of alleged misconduct in the controllers office during the past several years, agents of States Attorney Hugh M Alcon of Hartford were prepared today to continue exhaustive survey which is ex pected to culminate in the inauguration of grand jury probe.
 Special Prosecutor AcOrn
 States Attorney Acorn named special prosecutor in the investigation of the controllers affairs yesterday when States Attorney Lawrence L. Lewis and his complete staff disqualified themselves Judge Frank P. McEvoy also disqualified himself from the procedengs yesterday
 Assistants In Prosecution
 Named by Judge Ernest A. Ingis to assist States At torney Acorn in his investigation his Attorney Hugh M Acorn Jr and Attorney Harold E. Mitchell, who affiliated with his office The staff of County Detective Edward J. Hickey will assist in the Investigation taking place of County Detective Roland G. filling of this city who also disuualified himself yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05
Darragh deLancey EstateAm0untS7 7O| Sum or $452,318
Late Prominent Local Business Man Had Holdings That Are Appraised Highest of Any Estate in
 Years-InventOry Filed in Probate Today

The late Darragh deLancey prominent local business and art lover, who died November 15 1937 after long illness left estate valued at $45231883 An inven tory filed today with Judge Dennis J. Slavin in probate court The estate of the largest appraised here in tme Stocks and bonds made up most of the estate summary of the assets the following: real esate $21 200; bank accounts $7O1O.83; bonds $102,913
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05
NAMED YESTERDAY

San Juan, P. R., Feb. 5-(UP)- United States District Attorney A. Cecil Snyder and the former Wanda Gilwicz, were married here yester- day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05
7Ae Weather

Fair, Warmer Tonight; Sunday Cloudy, Warmer
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Telegraf. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1909-1951, 1938-07-01
Svedsky prime uvitan
~presidentem.

Kralovska druzina re sved-
ska pristala pfi 1st1 rex Della
ware a Christian, kde pred
800 Lefty skupiny svedskych a
finskych kolonistd pfistala V
novem svete. Byla uvltana pre-
sidentem Rooseveltem.
Korunni prime Gustav Adolf
ie nemocen ma palube lodi
Kungsholm. Jeho mlsto zasta-
way jeho syn prime Bertel. Ko-
runnf princezna Louise Alex
andra byla tez V teto druzine.
Navsteva korunn1ho prince
ie "a tim 1celem, ably byl dedi-
Rowan pomn1k ma pamatku pfi-
stanf svedskych osadn1kG pred
800 Lefty.
Telegraf. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1909-1951, 1938-07-01
Krajane mezi vitezi.

Clevelandska Safety Lee
gion" Ia pTisp6nf vyrobcd Hi
Speed Blue Flash gasolinu
vypsala pred casem ceny V eel
kove vySi 500 pro automobi-
listy, kterf prokazf, re dbaji
pTi j1zde nejv6tsf opatrnosti. o
ud6leni ceny rozhodoval vybor
"a pTedsednictvi okresnfho
soudce Lee E. Skeela, We KITE
rem mimo nam6stka policejni-
no Tiditele Roberta w. Cham
berlina zasedali zastupci Gle
velandskeho kIubu automobile
stu a bezpecnostnf rady. Ma
prvnfch m1stech mezi odmene-
nymi cenOu jsou diva krajane
Elmer Jlrovec a D. B. Kubat.
Celkem byly udeleny ctyri &C.
ny.
Telegraf. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1909-1951, 1938-07-01
VeIike neStesti.

M ". Griggs, strojvddce a
E. Burton, topic ma naklad-
MIN vlaku Fort Worth a Den
yer, zahynuli, kdyz parnf stroj
srftil Sc s vodou poskozenym
mostem do Salt Fork u yelling
tonu. Dick Brown, brzdaf VIA
ku, zachranil Sc plovanim. Sc
desat stop mostu Sc sritilo.
Manzele Bert Freeman a je-
itch syn z Wichita Falls sc uto-
pill, kdyz nahle vystouple vo-
dy potoka srazily jejich auto
mobil s mostu do vody u Cla-
rendon.
Deste, vlastne prdtrze MIRA.
XII We vychodnfm texasken
Panhandle rozvodnily vsechny
potoky a Teky. Take 1roda by
la znacne poskozena. Rovne5
venkovska staveni, stromy {
kToviny. V nekterych kraj1cl
Texasu padaly i kroupy.