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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
YOUNG COFFIN
 STATE SESSION
lz7 Clubs to Be Repre- scented at Third Annual
 Convention in Hartford

Delegates from 127 Young Repub- ncan clubs throughout the state, ex- pected to number about 500, will converge on Hartford April when the third annual convention of Con- necticut Young Republicans will be held at Hotel Bond. The chairman of the committee on arrangements, Henry Pierson, of Hartford, yester- day announced that the date is changed from early May to April.
 James B. Lowell, of Canton, state secretary, is general chairman of the convention committee, which is as follows: MT. Pierson, Hartford; ; Mrs. Mary L. Reed of Bethel; Her bert Scheiner of Rockville; Jerome c. Koech of Hampton; Mrs. Helen Grabber of Lebanon; Gilbert Mather of Deep River; Mrs. Florence Nolan of West Haven, and George Bene- dict of Winsted.
 The credentials committee chair man is John Kramarsik of West Hartford; registration chairman, William T. Neal of Collinsville, and reservations chairman, Albert Put aam of Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
DR. LATOURETTE
 PUBLISHES BOOK
Baptist Church Speaker of Recent Weeks Expects
 Market Spot Soon

"HoW does man become increas- ingly a Christian when he already is one?" and How does he begin from where he is and at least be in motion away from not Christian enough'?" are the problems behind the new book, Prayer and Worship" by Douglas V. Steer, to be published by Association Press on Monday, Feb ruary 28. The author is one of the more popular young writers among the Friends and is Associate Pro- lessor of Philosophy at Haverford College.
 The book is an attempt to restate clearly and simply the reasons for private prayer and corporate worship as indispensable aids to growth in religious life. The final chapter with the bibliography, serves as a guide and outline to the best in de- votional literature.
 This volume i3 the sixth in the series of little books called the Hazen Books on Religion. Their purpose is to present simple, compactly and inexpensively 8 number of the best available einterpretations of tn Christian philosophy as a guide tc Christian living. Since their in- ception little more than year ago. these books have sold at a steadily increasing rate averaging more than 2,5O0 copies month.
 Other titles published so far in- clude Christianity and Oul World" by John Bennett; God, by Walter M. Horton; Jesus" by Mary Ely Lyman; Religious Living, by Georgia Hardness; and "Toward a World Christian Fellowship" by Kenneth Scott Latourette. A sev- enth volume, "The Church." by George Stewart, will be ready April 1. Dr. Lotourette spoke at the First Baptist church in this city two weeks ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
REV. NIEMOELLER
 IS SENTENCED

Berlin, March 2-CUP)-The Rev. Martin Niemoller, world war hero and militant leader of the opposition movement in the Evangelical church was sentenced to seven months im- prisonment in a fortress and fined twice today for defying the govern ment.
 One fine was of 500 marks ($200.) The other was 1,5O0 marks ($600) AS Niemoller was credited with the months he had already served, it was conceded that he had given satisfaction as to the prison sen- tence and the smaller fine. But he will not be released until he has paid the larger one.
 Niemoller went on trial before a secret court February T on four charges of defying the government in its campaign for Modification. of the Evangelical church. He had been in nrison since July last.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
TWINS WILL GET
 FUND INCOME

Marblehead, Mass, March g. (UP)-The way was cleared today for payment to Jack and Jill Bridg- es, year-old Marblehead twins, of last years $67 income from a $l,- 900 twin fund" established in the 28-year-old will of a seed mer- chant.
 Attorney General Paul A. Dever yesterday filed waiver as a party in interest in all public trusts. Suit for the payment was filed by the mother, Mrs. Jessie Holman Bridg- es, 24, wife of young Boston bank CT, who wanted the money to start a "college bank account" for the twins.
 The twin bonus" fund was es- tablished by the late State Senator James H. Gregory's will, which di- rected that the income from $1,O0C be paid yearly to the parents ot Beverly-born twins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
MONSICNOR BARRY MOURNED BY MANY
Body to Arrive in Hartford From Florida Tomorrow;
 Funeral Saturday

Rev. Matthew J. Traynor, pastor of St. Mary's Church, New Britain, former Waterburain, will be dea- con of honor at the funeral services Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Augustine's Church, Hartford, for Rt. Rev. Msgr. Michael w. Bar ry who died Monday in Miami, Fla.
 The body of Msgr. Barry will ar rive in Hartford tomorrow morning at Il o'clock. Hundreds of parish Oners and friends will assemble at the church Friday and Saturday to pay their final respects. Friday eve- ming at o'clock priests will gather to chant the Office of the Dead.
 A solemn pontifical mass will be celebrated Saturday morning before the main altar of St. Augustine's Church which Msgr Barry founded and served as pastor 36 years ago. Most Rev. Maurice F. McAuliffe, bishop of the diocese, will cele- brate the mass. Burial will be in St.. Johns cemetery, Middletown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
BEEN s. PUTNAM
 BACK ON STAND
88th Witness Called Be- fore Merritt Parkway
 Grand Jury

Bridgeport, Conn, March 2-(UP) -Eben s. Putnam, president of the Greenwich Water Co.,, was called back to the stand today as the 88th witness to be examined by an extra ordinary grand jury Investigating the states expenditure of $6,100,000 for Merritt Parkway land pur- chases in Fairfield county. Putnam's company, and a sub- sidiary power concern, were listed as having received $228,837 for 6O.2 acres.
 Meanwhile dispositions were be- ing taken in Florida for Mrs. Nellie Joyce and Arthur H. Waterman, both of Greenwich, who received the highest individual amounts from the land sales.
 Mrs. Joyce was given $245,0 ,000 for tracts at Greenwich and Stamford, and Waterman, as president of the WeStport Estates, Inc, was recorded as having received $183,O0O. He was former head of the Prudence Co.,, New York, which received a $210,OOO check paid to the Port Green Realty Go. The check later was reported to have disappeared from the vaults of the state treasurer.
 While the jury continued its in- terrogations to get to the bottom of the 432 separate transactions, an audit was being made of the bank accounts of persons involved in the sales. This was expected to consume nearly a month. The jury now is in it's sixth week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02

man, who was assigned to traffic duty near the Apothecaries hall last summer, claims he was severely in- jured when struck by truck oper- ated by the defendant. A fractured leg was included in the injuries.
 The City of Waterbury is a CO., plaintiff in the action, seeking to regain compensation which was paid Officer Falvey. Attorney Frank Summa represents the plaintiff, At torney Timothy s. Sullivan appears for the city and Attorney Martin E. Gormley defends.
 Superior court hearing of the $20,- 900 evil action of f1ve-year-ol Joan Dunn against Rollin Clarke of Che shire continued today before Judge Frank P. McEvoy and a jury. The trial was started yesterday after noon.
 In the complaint filed by her father, Raymond Dunn, the child claims she was struck by the de- fendant's car as she crossed East Main street, at Bryan street, April T, 1887 at 6:35 D. m. Fractures of both legs and other injuries are alleged to have been caused by the accident.
 Attorney William B. Fitzgerald appears for the plaintiff with At- torney Perry Graicerstein defend | ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
RABBIS REAFFIRM
 PEACE COVENANT
Problems of Church and War Discussed in New
 York Tabernacle

At the close of last nights con- ference on "The Church and War, at the Broadway Tabernacle church, Broadway and Fifty-Sixth street, New York, large group of Chris tian ministers and Jewish rabbis from Greater New York and many nearby communities, as well as sev- eral distant cities, stood together in public meeting attended by many laymen, and reaffirmed their conservation to the Covenant of Peace" to which many had pledged their lives at the ministers peace meeting, at Riverside church, ir May, 1885, and which states:
 Tn loyalty to God I believe that the way of true religion cannot be reconciled with the way of war. IT. loyalty to my country I support its adoption of the Kellogg Briand pact which renounceS war. In the spirit of true patriotism and with deer personal conviction, I therefore re- nounce war and never will l sup port another"
 The speakers at last nights peace meeting, which was the closing ses- sion of an all day conference on the problems of the church and war called at the invitation of Dr. AL Ian Knight Chalmers, minister oi the Broadway Tabernacle, on behalf of the group of ministers and rabbis who originated the Riverside church. meeting three years ago, were Dr John Haynes Holmes, minister o1 the Community church, and Dr Harry Emerson Fosdick, minister o1 the Riverside church. Rabbi Will liam F. Rosenblum of Temple Israe read the Scripture from Isaiah anc Micah, and led the following prayer:
 Grant US peace, Thy most pre- cious gift, O Thou Eternal Source of Peace, and enable Israel to be a messenger of peace unto the peoples of the earth. Bless our country that it may ever be stronghold o1 peace, and the advocate of peace in the councils of nations. May contentment reign within its Dor ders, health and happiness withir it's homes. Strengthen the bonds oi friendship and fellowship between all the inhabitants of our land Plant virtue in every soul, and may I the love of Thy name hallow every home and every heart. Praised by Thou, O Lord, Giver of Peace"
 Dr. John Haynes Holmes opened his address with this warning: "Wt are gathered here this evening ir the shadow of an incredible calam- ity the entrance of the United States into a second World War The signs of this impending dis. aster are all about us. Worst of al is the march of events, like the lead en footballs of fate down that 'roac of war which we travelled so blithe- ly in 19l6-17. Propaganda, prepared ness, patriotism - they are all al work, like the three witches 1T Macbeth brewing the same potiof which poisoned us to madness two decades ago."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
JOSEPH KENNEDY
 IN LONDON TODAY
Seeks Anglo=U. s. Trade Pact as First DiplO=
 matiC Coup

London, March 2.-(UP) Joseph P. Kennedy arrived today to assume his duties as United States ambas- Sador to Great Britain.
 One of the first things he wished to conclude, was an Anglo-United States trade pact, he said.
 The train bearing the former chairman of the U. s. maritime com- mission from Plymouth, where he disembarked from the liner Manha- tan last night, reached Paddington station before dawn. Kennedy re- mained aboard until 7:15 a. m., when he was welcomed by represen- tatives of the British foreign office and members of the U. s. embassy staff.
 Only few casual onlookerS at the station saw the new ambassador. He went by automobile to the embassy with Herschel w. Johnson, embassy counsel.
 Kennedy, whose appointment was heartily welcomed by both British officials and the British press. was officially welcomed by dignitaries at Plymouth,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
''SPO0KS!" Court House Officials Seeking Mysterious Night Visitors Find Evidence
 of Confer
 ence.

Who were the conferees in the specal tri-corner conference con- ducted Monday night in the room of the local county court house building, which on Tuesday morn ing was designated as the site of investigation by an extraordin- ary grand jury?
 Police would like to know. Ira c. Stevens, superintendent of the building, would like to know. So would other employees and of ficals of the building like to know. Somebody must know, but who?
 An unidentified policeman. while making his rounds through the raging wind on Monday at about midnight, noticed that the lights on the top floor of the building were lighted.
 Apparently he believed that the superintendent forgot to extin- gaish the lights before closing the building. But he made a report to headquarters, and headquarters immediately phoned Ira c. Stev- ems, who hastened to the scene. Efis dash was in vain, however, for the lights were out when he arrived.
 Investigation showed, however, that three chairs had been group ed in a circle, and that an ash and refuse receptacle (spit-toon) rad been placed at spot conven- tent to the alleged occupants of all three chairs. Their aim was not too good. however, as was verified by ashes and butts which ringed it.
 Suspicious persons entertained the notion that perhops the spec isl investigators from Hartford were conducting a final planning session, before the move to in augurate the grand jury was made in court.
 Capt. Joseph P. Stevens of the detective bureau said his depart ment had been asked to make no further investigation by MT. Stevens, who eXtinguished the lights. Capt. Stevens entertains the belief that some employe might have returned to the build ing to get some article forgotten at the end of the working day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
Y POLICE CARS
 IN WILD CHASE

Boston, March 2-(UP)-Seven- teen police prowl cars joined in a 70-mile-an-hour automobile chase through Dorchester and South Bos- ton today. One shot was fired be- fore the alleged driver, Albert H. Stephenson, 36, of Wollaston, was arrested on drunkenness charge.
 The 10-mile chase was directed over the two-way police radio by Dispatcher Michael Powers, who succeeded in hemming in the flee ing car.
 The chase began after five false alarms were sounded within % minutes in Dorchester, Roxbury and the south end. A prowl car al Uphams corner tried to stop a mo- torist who reportedly had sounded the alarms. The other cars ther were put into operation by powers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
Stocks Open Steady
 M Quiet Dealings
U. S. Steel Off One-Fialf Point at Outset-Sharp Inc
 crease in Gasoline Stocks Brings Selling

New York, March 2.-(UP).- Stocks opened steady in quite deal- ings today. Bonds were quiet and firm and cotton futures barely steady.
 U. s. Steel opened with 1-2 point loss at 55 3-8 and Be ;hlehem was down 1-8 to 591-4. Youngstown Sheet & Tube rose 3-4 to 37 3-4. Chrysler had IA sain N 54 3-8 and General Motors was of 1-8 to 25 1-2.
 A sharp increase in gasoline stocks brought selling into oils. Texas Cor poration opened 1900 shares at 43 off l-2 and StandaSi Oil of California slipped off 5-8 point to 32 IA.
 Westinghouse Electric, General Electric, Johns Manville and U. S. Gypsum firmed slightly.
 Rails were narrowly mixed. Chesa- peake & Ohio firln-u 1-2 to 36 3-4 and Pennsylvania 1-8 to 9 1-2, while Southern Pacific and New York Central eased moderately.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
(By the AbrigadOrian)

Today is fish day up here among our good people; true, no doubt, not observed as it was 30 or so years ago when all of the members of our families saw to it that we attended church and were blessed with the ashes that the esteemed priest placed upon our foreheads.
 And then how we went to church in the old edifice of the Immaculate Conception; unlike the noted Out Easter, the Abri- gadorian was brought up in the church. He was not a student, by any means, of theology, but he always attended church, and recites the prayers the Out Easter often says he is unable to repeat, because he knows no prayers.
 Old Days
 Ash Wednesday remndS us of old days on the Hill; the time
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
FASH WEDNESDAY,"
Old Time Resident Comments on Present-Day Observance of Lent With Past Customs-Relig- ious Feeling More Dominant in By-Gone Days.

that the elderly Donnelly blew his horn daily during Lent, and how many of us responded to the call with our now departed moth- CTS for the old fish wagon. And the late MT. Tanning, too; he of- ten blew his loud horn to inform the public that he was about and prepared to dispose of some of the best fish in the market. It was these two peddlers we knew so well. Perhaps there were others, but we remember these men bet ter than we do any of the others.
 Don't you recall the crowds that went to mass on the morning of Ash Wednesday, and the we'll filled church at the evening ser- vice. It seems like yesterday, but the time is now distant since all of this occurred. The new church too, has its many attendants, but to us who recall the old church, sometimes we feel that more at- tended than we see daily going to and from the beautiful new edifice on the north side of the Green.
 Rules Observed
 The old Irish families of our beloved section were a devout lot; Lent regulations were kept to the letter, and 1t was seldom that meat was ever served to use during the long 40 days of fasting. But we got along; we said our prayers daily; we went to church daily, and we listened attentatively to what the eloquent speaker told us from the pulpit at each service.
 The Old Hill, in those days, was made up mostly of the Irish, fine lot of people, who lived well and who obeyed closely every instruc- tion and order that came from the pulpit of the old church.
 And what a contented little group we were; no pickering; no ill-will, everything friendly, with good will toward each other.
 The coming of Lent for 1888 re- wives these feelings among some of us; we think, and we have a right to think, of the old days; our at tendance in school and the won- derful instruction as given us by the meek sisters of Saint Mary'S school, the first parochial institu- ton of the city. We think of the former pastors from the late Fath- CT Mulcahy and his successor, the late William J. Slocum, down to the beloved Father O'Shea of the present day. Men of knowledge and culture for onc to take his cue from; we all benefited by what they told us; we couldn't help but do that.
 Time Flies
 Time filters on, and changes come, but the good church lives on and will continue to survive all of us. And with the years, cuS- toms have changed and the reg ulations now, seem a little bit easier than they were in the old days. They seem the better, for af- ter all what the church teaches is for the good of all of us.
 Just the same there are some of us who feel we have already en- joyed the best days of life. Petty jealousies seem to appear on the horizon and few there are who know how far these feelings will go in the determination of ones life. We can see it every day. an uncommon practice of the years of yesterday.
 Nevertheless, we can all gain by closely following the teachings of the church of which it is our priv ilege to be a member.
 We shall at least feel better for it all.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
SCHATZMAN '0UT'
 OF LOCAL PROBE
Special to The ,Democrat)

New Haven, March 2.-Lieut. Will liam E. Schatzman, in charge of state police at Beacon Falls, told The Democrat today that he had not been requested as yet to take any part in the Waterbury grand jury investigation.
 While High Sheriff J. Edward Slavin of New Haven county. has been serving the subpoenas on the IS persons who were selected by Judge Ernest A. Inglis of Middle town, for the jury, there was a re- port that state police might be used by Special Prosecutor Hugh M. Alcorn. ST., to serve summonses on various witnesses.
 Although this may be part of the procedure after the grand jury is impanelled next Tuesday, Lieut. Schatzman had received no word concerning state police part in the affair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements in which compensation will be paid weekly during the period of total disability were filed today and approved at the off, flee of the compensation com- missioner:
 Torrington Mfg. Co.,, and Jay Champlin, Torrington, right shoulder injuries, $13.69 be- ginning February 16.
 Torrington Co.,, and Walter Sochon, TorringtOn, left hand injuries, $12.30 for 13 3-5 weeks, beginning April 21.
 G. c. Bristol, New Milford and Frank Benedict, Worthwhile, Conn.,, right eye burn, S11.95 be- ginning February 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
COAST GUARD AID
 IN BRINGING DOCTOR

Vineyard Haven, Mass, March 2. -(UP)-The coast guard and state police combined forces last night to bring aid to William Howard An drews, IS, who suffered fractures of the shoulder and wrist when he fell off a hayloft.
 Doctors here notified police that they needed the aid of Dr. Thomas B. Horan, New Redfard bone specialist. State police called coast guards who sent the patrol boat Faunce to pick up Horan on the mainland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
Patrolman Testifies
 Before Judge, Jury
John Falvey Claims SlOOOO for Injuries When Struck
 By Alvin Holmes Car Doing Traffic Duty

Patrolman John Falvey of the Waterbury police department was the principal witness called to tes- tify this morning in his $10,0OO civil action against Alvin Holmes, which is on trial before Judge Miles F. Me- Mfr and jury, in the court of common pleas.
 Polling of the jury required prac- tically all of yesterday. The police
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
N. H. LAW UPHELD

Concord, N. H., March 3-(UP)-- The full bench of the state supreme court has upheld New Hampshire's financial responsibility law for mo. torists. The year-old law require; proof of ability to pay damages from motorists involved in accidents witt damage of more than $25 before restoration of the licenses. The laws validity had been questioned ir several cases.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
WILBUR CROSS SCHOLARSHIP

Hartford, March 2-(UP)--The Wilbur L. Cross scholarship for German refugee students at Yes- hiva college will be inaugurated here April 3. it was announced to- day. Albert Einstein, famous scien- tist and pr. Bernard Revel, presi- dent of Yeshiva college, were among the guests invited to the inaugura- tion banquet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
PITCHING STONES
 PROVES FATAL

Woburn, Mass. March 2.-(UP)- The desire to pitch stones at a chimney of a razed farmhouse cost Hamilton McClay. Jr., his life.
 While he and friends were test ing their marksmanship last ngiht the chimney suddenly collapsed Falling bricks fractured Hamilton's skull, but his companions escaped injury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
TELLER FUNERAL

Hartford, March 2-(UP)-Funer- al services will be held tomorrow for Maximillian H. Peiler, 88, re- tired actuary of the Aetna Life Insurance company, who died yes- terday. He had been associated with the company for more than 60 years, He was native of Ger many. A son and daughter sur- yiye
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
Special to The DemOcrat)

Hartford, March 2.-Factory in- spectors of the State Department of Labor made 2,371 visits to manu- featuring and mechanical estab- lishments throughout Connecticut, during the last six months of 1887, Commissioner Joseph M. Tone stated today.
 The commissioner said that as a result of the inspections, 1885 or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
COL. HOUSE BETTER

New York, March 2-(UP)-Col. Edward M. House, former adviser and intimate friend of Woodrow wilson. who Is critically ill with pIetirisy. was better" today, his secretary announced.
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