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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
. BRUCE CATION IN WASHIN TON
fall an American president who tried

fall an American president who tried to help work out a settlement"
 Like many others, Senator Downey feels that old-line power politics would be apt to be dominant in a European peace conference. Conse- quently, he suggests that if this country wants to keep out of Euro pean entanglements it ought not lightly to consider taking part in a conference of that kind.
 As matter of fact, the United States in the past has done very little in the way of mediating in- ternational displtes. Few of the cases in which it has so acted get much attention in the history books: the most notable, probably, is the medi- ation efforts which ran from 1866 to 1872, by which 1t helped bring to end a war Spain was fighting with Ecuador, Chile, Peru and Ball. via.
 ANOTHER ROOSEVELT
 'TENDERED GOOD OFFICES"
 Less risky-from the viewpoint of the isolationist-is the action which
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
FIRST AID CLASS
 FOR WOMEN OPENS
Louis Laun to Conduct Initial Session Tomorrow
 at 43 Field Street

Louis Laun will conduct the first session of a class in First Aid for young women at 43 Field street Wednesday evening at o'clock. The class will be given under the aus pices of the local chapter of the American Red Cross.
 The Red Cross also announces two other classes which will begin shortly. A course in first aid for young men over 17 will get under way soon, and all those interested may enroll by calling Red Cross headquarters on Field street. The Home Nursing class will begin at the Rose Hill library, 327 Baldwin street. Tuesday, Oct. A. Mildred Bowes, R. N., is instructor for this course.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
U. s. Unprepared!

The United States is woefully unprepared for national defense in the opinion of Col. Roy E. Rice. Speaking at the Y. M. c. A. lobby forum last night he asserted that the country has 8 capable army and able navy but that action must be taken at once on the matter of defense.
 He spoke of the recent Platts- burg maneuvers and what they revealed. Among other things he said more field training and tacti- cal exercises are needed along with the present army drills and that the nation must speed up the manufacture of arms and muni- tions for the country's defense.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17

ss3o5O. The successful bidder gave bid of SC for the issue which will mature annually at rate of si2.00o for nine year, and S7'O00 for the tenth year.
 Fire L. Stowe, former city coun- cilman, and a candidate for that poe ition on the Republican ticket at the last election, was appointed a mem- Der of the board of public safety to succeed Arthur E. Bimble, Republi- can, who resigned becaue of pres sure of business. MT. Bimble's term expired this year. John H. Brooks was reappointed to the board. He and MT. Stowe, Patrick R. Phalen and Philip Guerrieri are the board member and will serve as police and fire commissioner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
''New England Days''
 May Witness Boom
Campaign Organized to Promote Sale of Products
 Various Sales Organizations Cooperating in Plan

Boston, Oct. 17-The greatest CO.,
 operative campaign yet undertaken to promote the sales of New Eng land farm and factory products will be launched Thursday, October 19, by New England producers, whole sale and retail distributors, trade associations and chambers of com- merce. "New England days" as the intensive 10-day drive is called, aims at enlarging the market for the products of New England. The campaign is sponsored by the mar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
SUSAN CHAPMAN
 SUFFERS BURNS
EastOn Avenue Woman Sustains First and Third
 Degree Burns

Susan Chipman, 46, of l54 Easton avenue, was burned about the body today when flames from rubbish she was burning leaped to her clothes.
 She was taken to St. Mary's hos- pital where attaches said she sus- tained first and third degree burns of the body. Her condition was re- ported fair.
 Police and fire departments had no knowledge of the accident at press time. The injured woman was taken to St. Mary's in the hos- pital ambulance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
WILLIAM SABIA'S
 CHARGE NOLLED

William Sabia had a case of drunken driving against him nolled in the court of common pleas this morning. He had been found guilty in city court.
 A case against James Walsh was started before Judge Miles F. Mo- Mfr shortly after noon.
 Walsh Is charged with breaking and entering and was sentenced to 90 days in jail by Judge Edward J. Mascolo in tiA, city court from which he appealed.
 The alleged offense took place at the Waterbury Country club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
TORRINCTON BOND {
 ISSUE IS AWARDED
Cooley and Company of Hartford Given Contract
 By City Council

Torrington, Oct. 17-Administraitve appointments ana awarding of the $1l5,000 Southeast school bond is- sue were completed at special city council meeting yesterday afternoon The bon Is which will mature over a 10-year period was awarded to Cooley and company of Hartford, highest of IT bidders, at an interest rate of 1 pernatnec damrpfmoiue q m 1A per cent and premium oi $1023.50.
 Day, Stoddard and William com- pany of New York city were second highest bidders with the same rate oi interest and a premium rate oi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
COMMUNITY CLUB OFFERS PROGRAM
HOpeville Members Plan House Tonight in School
 Gymnasium

A cordial invitation is extended by John E. Grady, president of the Hopeville Community Club, to all residents of South Waterbury tc attend the open house being spon- sored by the club this evening iil the school gym. Festivities will begin at 8 o'clock and admission will be free.
 Charles Ahearn, chairman of the affair and his committee, have se- cured other acts of entertainment in addition to the boxing matches, thus making it an evening of fun for both men and women. Harry Leary will be master of ceremonies.
 Members of the Welfare commit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17

tee, with Mrs. Michael J. Hyland as chairman. will be in charge of re- treatments.
 Tins affair will be the first in 8 series being sponsored by the Hope vile Community Club. Plans will be announced later for the annua. Halloween parade for the children and the masquerade dance for grown-ups.
 Among the entertainers featured this evening will be Angela Cichett. soprano; Fannie Rossi, blues singer Louis Rizutti, baritone; and the Mount Carmel Quartet. Boxing matches have been arranged, feat uring Sammy Craig. Lou Leonard Maxy KatS, and Felix Longo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
MERRIMAN FAMILY CHOOSES SHUMWAY

The Merriman Family held theii annual reunion in Litchfield Sat- urday evening and elected Car, Shumway of this city president anc Roy Merriman of this city vice president.
 Mrs. Helen Bates of Waterville was named secretary and the treas urership was given to Mrs. Beulah Merriman of West Hartford.
 Approximately 120 were present at the reunion, people attending from New York, Wisconsin, Massa- chusetts, Waterville, Thomaston Litchfield, Bristol, Hartford, Tor rington and this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
Attending Luncheon

Miss Kathleen Crowley, local probation officer will be a guest of the National Probation As- sociation at a luncheon Thurs day in the Hotel New Yorker, New York City.
 Principal. speakers will be Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt and Jus tin Miller, Judge of the U. s. Court of Appeals.
 The luncheon will be held in connection with the American Prison Congress, and is co-spon- sored by the National Probation Association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
Barn Destroyed

A barn owned by Randolph Betts, treasurer of the Water town Trust Company, was de- stroyed by fire last night.
 The barn located on MT. Betts' Midllebury road property, con- tained a crop of hay and a haybailer and was partly cov- cred by insurance.
 WatertOwn's three fire trucks responded to an alarm at l1:SO o'clock, and firemen confined the blaze to the barn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
Recovering

Deputy Chief Martin J. Can- pion of the Waterbury fire dee partment, today was reported "better'' at his home. 67 Manor avenue, where he had been seri- 0usly i'll for 2 few days.
 Capt. Stephen J. Bloomfield of Engine 10 is acting deputy chief in MT. Campion's absence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
HeaIey Mentioned

Atty. William F. Healey of Der by, who is well known in Water bury, is being strongly mentioned for the post of states attorney for New Haven County at New Haven to succeed the late Samuel E. Hoyt. who was recently killed in an automobile accident.
 He is married to the former Helen Connor, who resided on Plaza avenue here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
High Rating

St. Mary's and the Waterbury Hospital are on the approved list of hospitals in the United States issued yesterday by the American College of Surgeons.
 St. Mary's has a bed capacity of 264. while the Waterbury Hospital bed capacity is 372.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
DR. EDWARD LEWIS
 ALL SOULS SPEAKER

Dr. Edward Lewis, New Haven Paleontologist. has been secured to give the principal address at the an- nual mems dinner at .l Souls church Thursday evening at 6:30 o'clock. The women's auxiliary will serve 8 roast beef dinner to the men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
LANNON STREET
 BLAZE QUELLED

Only one seasonal brush fire broke out today.
 Bremen from Engine company 1 responded to an alarm shortly after l o'clock this afternoon and put out the blaze at the rear of 21 Lannon street, property of Mrs. Raffaele Rosa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
Spotighting Brass CityNews
Flag Presented

The West End Community club held its first fall meeting at the Chase park house last night. The speakers of the evening were Dr. E. w. Goodenough and John Hannah. Motion pictures were shown by Joseph Mulville.
 Plans were made for the nom- snation and election of officers on November 27.
 Paul Reed, the clubs president presented it with an American flag and a gayel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
School Bombed

Stones were hurled through two windows of the Walsh school dur ing the night, according to Lieuts. William Foley and Edward McEl- ligotts of the detective bureau, who investigated today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17

repeal program in the s e te feel that such media tion would involve America in Euro- pean affairs more deeply and direct ly than anything that has been sug- gested since Wood- row Wilson lost the League of Ma tions fight.
 The trouble is that mediation, as d diplomats use the word, m e ans a good deal more than simply tram hitting back and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
By BRUCE CATION Waterbury Democrat Washington Corresuonienf

Washington. oct. 17--It is not only President Roosevelt who is reluctant to offer American mediation as a means of ending the European war
 Some of the men who are most bitterly fighting his arms embargo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
Replevin Action

A replevin action was filled in the Court of Common Pleas to- day by Allan P. Walcott against stephen Morelli of Bridgeport.
 A 1887 Packard sedan valued at $350 is involved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
RuffIe Curtains

DRApER1Es - THIRD FLOOR
Evening star., 1939-07-27
Lost Boy and Man
Safe, Third Person
Reported Missing
Six-Yeur-OId Found
In Forest; Chicogoon
Is Located
BY the Associated Press.

oy VIC AoSOSldtto lSoo.
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, July 81
A boy and man, lost in the North
west woods, were safe today, but
hardly had their fate been solved
when new reports of a third miss
ing person were made to police.
Rescued from the depths of the
Paul Bunyan Forest, ITS miles
northwest of here, last night was
6-year- -old Russell Jensen of Albert
Lea, Mimi, who had been missing
since Monday morning.
Shortly afterward, from isolated
Lake Manitou, so miles north of
International Falls. Mimi, on the
Canadian border, came word of a
successful hunt for Frank C. Lam
bert, SO, chief of the Chicago SAN
itary district.
Lost. however, was Stanley Booth,
pioneer resident of Hibbing, Mimi
An all-day search in the Togo Bear
River area, about 200 miles north of
here, failed to unearth any trace Of
Booth, who had not been heard
from since Monday noon, when he
set out to examine wolf Snares he
had placed in the woods. His wife
notified authorities, and c. c. c.
contingent was organized today to
search for him.
Evening star., 1939-07-27
Charles 6. Lumborn
Funeral Tomorrow

Charles Darlington Lamborn, 61-
year-old native of Washington.
prominently identified for many
years with banking and church
circles, died yesterday at his home,
60O8 Wilson boulevard, Arlington,
Va.
"A graduate of George Washing
ton University, Mr.. Lamborn served
for many years as treasurer of the
National Savings & Trust Co., also
of the First Congregational Church
and later as treasurer and trustee
OF the Covenant-First PRESBYTERIAN
Church. He was connected with the
General Accounting Office at the
time of his death. He was a former
member of the University Club, the
District Bankers Association and the
Washington Golf and Country Club.
A son Of the late Mr.. and Mrs.
William Lamborn of this city, he is
survived by his widow, Mrs. Romye
Burns Lamborn, formerly of Rome
Ga; two daughters, Ruth Burns
and Martha Jane; four sisters, Miss
Ann Lamborn and Mrs Emery Will
son of Washington, widow of a
former principal of Central High
School; Mrs. Tenney Ross of Ken
wood, Md, and Mrs. Arthur Willard
OF Urbana, wife of the president of
the University of Illinois, and son,
Charles F.. Lamborn.
Funeral services will be held at
the Covenant First Presbyterian
Church at 2 pm. tomorrow, with the
Rev. Samuel Allison officiating
1nterment will be in Rock Greek
Cemetery.
Evening star., 1939-07-27
Mrs. Jessie H. Wuttke
Dies After Illness

Mrs. Jessie Halleck Wuttke, g.,
of 1413 Webster street NV. died
last night at Garfield Hospital after
a prolonged illness.
A native of Indiana, Mrs. Wuttke
had been Washington resident for
30 years. A graduate of Butler
University at Indianapolis, Ind, she
was married to Capt. Paul Wuttke,
@. M. c., U. S. A., retired, at San
Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1904.
Mrs. Wuttke was employed in the
Agriculture Department from 1923
to 1924. when she was transferred
to the Veterans Administration from
which she retired in 1886. Mrs.
Wuttke was a past regent of the
Col. James Mccall Chapter, Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution.
Surviving, in addition to her hus-
band, are a daughter, Mrs. A. B.
Schreiber of Washington, and
brother, C. A. Snyder of Brooklyn,
N. Y, and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10
am. Saturday from the V. L. Spear
funeral home.
Burial will be in Fort Lincoln
Cemetery.
Evening star., 1939-07-27
WASHINGTON, c. THURSDAY JULY 27 1899
Charles I. IardeIIa
Dies at Age Of 78

Charles T. Iardella, rs, former
employe of Lansburgh & Bro. for so
years, died Tuesday at his home, 66
New York avenue INV.
Funeral services will be hello at
Q pm. tomorrow at the s" H. Hines
funeral home with burial in Glen
wood Cemetery.
A lifelong Washington resident,
Mr.. Iardella attended local public
schools and got his first job with
the firm as a boy Of IA, remaining
with the firm until his retirement
some IS years ago as head of the
shipping department.
Mr.. Iardella was member of the
Benjamin B. French Lodge No. Is,
F. A. A. M. for 48 years and also a
member of Columbia Chapter No. /,
r. A. M.
Surviving are his brother, Harry
and two sisters, Mrs. Blanche
Thompson and Mrs. Ida M. William
son, all of Washington.
Evening star., 1939-07-27
Case Against Striking
Gray Line Employees
Is Continued
Seven Men Charged
With Obstruetine
Sightseeing Bus

Hearings for seven striking en-
ployes of the Gray Line Sightseeing
Co. were continued in Police Court
today to August 2 when the court
was unable to reach collateral cases
on the docket.
Inc seven men were arrested yes
terday afternoon on charges of OBJ
structlng an entrance. They were
taken into custody when they al
legedly refused a second request OF
company officials to step aside and
allow sightseeing bus to leave the
company's Offices, 1854 Twenty-third
street NV.
Inc men were picketing the place
at the time of the arrests. They
were booked at the third precinct
ana released on IS collateral each.
Those taken into custody gave
tnelr names as Edward A. Okner.
Alfred H. Boggs, Howard S. Jeans,
George E. Moore, Herman Greene
Morgan G. Thomas and William l..
Fogarty.
Meanwhile, picketing continued at
the company S Offices and garages on
IWenty-third street and at the
downtown office and waiting room
l4l7 Pennsylvania avenue NV
Company officials reported that
persons holding sightseeing tickets
were being taken care Of. Several
| buses were in operation.
The strike began Yesterday
morning following the company S
refusal to meet union demands for
increased wage guarantees.
Luther Wyatt, attorney for the
company, said today that one of the
two sightseeing buses which left
headquarters last night for a reg
ular tour of the city was pelted with
eggs on Hams Point He added that
1t was not known who threw the
eggs, but that the bus driver and
lecturer, fearing another barage as
they reached the Congressional Lii
brary. obtained police escort and
returned to headquarters.
Evening star., 1939-07-27
Home Government
League 10 Organize
And Back Candidates
Arlington Group Seeks
To Indorse Aspironts
On Busis of Merit

Organization of the Home Gov
ernment improvement League to
back candidates for local Offices on
the basis of merit without regard
to politics will be completed at a
meeting in Arlington County, Va,
next week, it was announced today
by Dr. Victor Meyers, chairman.
A temporary organization has been
functioning for the past two months
while its members sought to de-
termine if Federal Government en-
ployes could support the group with
out violating restrictions placed on
Federal employees.
DR.. Meyers has written the Civil
Service Commission explaining plans
for the proposed organization similar
to the Better Government League
formed in 1881 in Arlington. A
reply was received from H. B.
Mitchell, president of the Civil Serv-
ice Commission, in which it was
stated: Government employees of
Arlington County. Va, have the right
under the executive order of May
20, 1881, to engage freely in county
politics with the limitation that such
activity should not involve general
partisan activity"
Organizers declared the new group
will support candidates on the basis
of qualifications and merit alone.
1t was stated the new group has no
affiliation with any existing civic
organization, although many civic
leaders have expressed interest in
the movement. A. D. Adams is
acting secretary for the temporary
group. DR.. Meyers will announce
the date of the organization meet
ing within the near future.
Evening star., 1939-07-27
100000 R. F. c.
Surplus Reported
8, the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
Jesse H. Jones Informed Presi-
dent Roosevelt yesterday that the
Reconstruction Finance Corp. will
show a very substantial profit" from
its operations.
Mr.. Jones, who recently left the
R. F. c. craftsmanship to become
Federal loan administrator, wrote
Mr.. Roosevelt that the corporation,
in addition to paying its operating
expenses from earnings, and inter-
est on the money it borrowed to
lend, had earned surplus of $751;
600, 900 as of July Is.
In the opinion of our directors
and other executives" Mr.. Jones
said, the surplus will greatly ex-
ceed any and all losses that may be
sustained from our entire opera
tionS."
Total disbursements, exclusive of
Congress directed advances to other
governmental agencies and for re-
lief, totaled 1888 1862 and re-
payments. $5,66l ,911 .562, leaving ST.
727,075,36 outstanding.
Evening star., 1939-07-27
Charles A. Webster Dies,
Lifelong D. 6. Resident

Charles A. Webster. 73, veteran
colored employe of the Southern
Pacific Tea Co. for so years, died
Tuesday at his home, 446 Ridge
street NV, after a prolonged illness.
A lifelong resident of Washington
he attended the public schools, after
which he was employed by Norman
w. Wrenn, president of the COM
pany with which he remained until
his retirement a year ago
Surviving are three daughters,
Mrs. Maude Eggleton. Mrs. Helen
Knight and Mrs. Beatrice Black,
and three sons. Clarence. Sherman
and Willis, all of Washington.
Funeral services will be held at
l pm tomorrow at the People s
Congregational Church with burial
in Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.
Evening star., 1939-07-27
In Mrmnriant

ARMSTRONG, JAMES F. In sad but
9tmg aher mJRSr JAMEs OF our sa hqsssnd and
passed on TO his reward and to land of
peace. happiness and rest six months ago.
Thursday. July %, 1889.
/ There's a vacant chair in our home,
Left by one We loved so dear
Ihere's missing link in the family chain
mat VIII always cause a tear.
w, do not know why. you had to 80,
We 1ust can't understands
But God knew best SO, He took you home
10 that sweet eternal land.
We, think of you in silence,
No one can see US weep:
buv silent tears are often shed
YOUR pEVoTED a9v WIFE TeElq AND II SSafP CHILDREN
DANIEL S BRANDON fell Asleep in
sonoin-law son. law, cherish his memory with rev.
unStinting devotion smoothed our path
Whlle he was here and still reaches out to
nehten our burdens.
He shall sleep. but not forever
We know in Whom We have trusted and
are fully persuaded that He is able TO keep
That which We have committed unto Him
NJ Msfaigst & gRANboS. XXI asS." nAv,n ,.p,r WIZ.
WALTER
BROWN. ETHEL MAY. In loving re-
NAY BRowS SRo Sho Seoyfe G4f this e EHE 5k
years ago today, July 81. 1898
THE FAMILY. =
GooCH, MILDRED JAEGER. In low
sister, M % 0gf JAEGaR efaR ea9eesr aoocH Sbo sbo
d1epTarted 5 IBIS tbs Life four years ago today,
MOTHER AND SISTER. I.
HUBER, CARL. In sad but loving re-
membrance of our dear husband and father.
CARL HUBER who departed this life
Twelve years ago today. July 21. 1927.
Gone NOT forootta,
HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN. I.
JACKSON. NELLIE BURRELL. Sacred
cousin NELLIE BURRELL Ss uJst JAcKsoN asf Who Sho
departed this life one year ago today July
27. 1898 0''
Though the months have rolled into a
year your memory in our minSs is as fresh
as the day you passed away
AUNTS AND COUSINS. I.
KYLE. LULAH V In sad but loving re-
membrance Of our dear mother LULAH v.
KYLE who departed this life twelve years
ago today. July p 1927
In the years that YOU have been ayay
we've learned how much the heart can bear.
EaGh passing DAY brings thoughts of you.
We miss YOU. mother. everywhere
No one knows of our constant longing,
Only those who know such grief can tell
For the one We loved so well
HER LOVING CHILDREN ANNIE AND
PAUL
SMITH. MRS FANNIE J. In sad but
loving memory of my foster mother FAM
ME J SMITH, who departed this life July
MRS. LILLIAN ?. WILLIAMS. /.
Evening star., 1939-07-27
Dog Annoyed by Noise
Bites Policeman

Motor Cycle Policeman H. A
Mechem of the Seventh Precinct
Station was nursing a foot wound
today because German police dog
didn't like the noise his motor
cycle was making in the 5100 block
of Fulton street NV. yesterday.
The traffic policeman said the
dog rushed from front yard when
he started his motor and nipped him
on the foot. The wound required
treatment at Georgetown Hospital
The owner of the dog received q
court summons.
Evening star., 1939-07-27
Foreclosure Evicts
Womun With 10000

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, July 27.-Clutching
bank books in her hands showing
total deposits of $4,000, 7O-year- old
Julia Kavanaugh was evicted last
night from the Brooklyn basement
where she has lived for 20 years.
A bank foreclosed the mortgage
on the house.
Neighbors said the elderly woman
refused to withdraw any money
from the bank and that she had
lived alone without gas, electricity
or heat. She earned food and cloth
ing by odd jobs.
Evening star., 1939-07-27
A. E. Hayward, Painter
And Curtoonist, Dies
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, July 27.-Alfred E.
Hayward, 54, painter, cartoonist and
humorist. died at his West Seventy
third street home Tuesday after a
Today illness.
He created the comic strip, Some
body's Stenog," circulated by the
Philadelphia Public Ledger Syndi-
cate for 81 years. His color
painting. "Aqueduct of St. Jeannet," {"
attracted worldwide attention, and
his paintings of Pennsylvania noun
tain streams won many prizes.