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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17

Tomorrow evening at 6:30, the members of the St. Patrick's Holy Name quoit league will journey to the North End where they will meet the members of the St. Thomas Holy Name society in the match game consisting of the best two out of three games.
 The St. Patrick's team of which peter FitzHenry is chairman, is considered one of the city's best quoit teams, but the St. Thomas team, under the chairmanship of Timothy Shea have been practic-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
St. Thomas

ing steadily for the last few weeks, and think they will be able to take over the aggregation from Brook lyn.
 Chairman Shea reports that the grounds adjacent to the new club rooms are in excellent condition for the match. It is expected that a large gathering will be present as there is a keen friendly rivalry between these two teams.
 The matches are expected to get under way about 6:30 and will be IS points each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
Full Weather Report

Boston, July 17 tUP)-weather forecasts
 CONNECTICUT - Fair tonight and Tuesday. Wednesday showers. Not much change in temperature. MASSACHUSETTS, and RHOD | 1SLAND---Fair tonight and Tuesday with not much change in tempera. ture. Showers on Wednesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17

Driving without a license in Italy will bring a maximum penalty of @ year in prison plus 8 $250 fine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
CARD or THANKS

-.----------------------------
 We wish to thank our many friends, relatives and neighbors es- ncciaily the: Provincio di Foggia &ocIety for the beautiful floral trib- ,stes and the sympathy and kindness shown US during our recent bereave- ,uent the death of our beloved father, Pasaua1e Varanelli.
 fGigned)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
DIED

CALyO = In this city, July 16th, 1889, Salvatore Calvo, of 324 South Main St. Funeral tomorrow morn ing, at 8:45 o'clock, from 324 South Main St., to Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Burial in Calvary ceme- tery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17

uUMsCHATT - In this city, July
 18th. 1859. John Dumschatt, of
 Whittemore Road. Funeral tomor- row afternoon, at 100 o'clock, from
 A1derson Funeral Home, 70 Central Ave. Burial in Mapping cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17

1o39 Allen Martin Daggett, of Cheshire. Conn, Funeral Tuesday, from Balley-Snyder Funeral Home, 9A Willow St. Burial in Merrill cemetery, Morrill,, Maine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17

PETsAs-In this city, July 18th, 1889, Mrs. MarRarite Holmes Petsas of lS9 Orange St. Funeral will be private, from Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central Ave. Burial in F New Pine Grove cem~tery.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-06
ORDER YOUR WOOD COAL. FUEL OIL-TODAY
You'll Find the Best Buys in Fuel Here Daily

Fir mill run wood. big cord $3.50
Old growth heavy fir slab. cord. %
2 cords or more. per cord 80. DO
Pitchy mill block wood, cord o.oo
Choice mill nubbins. cord ...... o.o0
Part dry seasoned wood, cord 70
Bone dry under shed slab, cord. 90
tiasvv nianer ends cord -. 750
Dry fire place wood. cord ..... o'b0
Choice fir sawdust 2 units 80. SO
Clean lump nut coal. ton $3.50. I'D
Good furnace mix coal, ton -. os9
Any kind of wood u cords. up 2S5
Bring trailer help self $3.50. DOC W
Stove oil and burner oil
FDwAPDs FUEI, 72l East 18th 81
Main a5ao Main oO27
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-06

KILN DRY range wood, $50 . cord
Immediate delivery heavy plEuef
ends. $50 cord ~ sa.d1st 2
FUEIs. 4OI East ilth AAln elle.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-06

THICK nr bark for fireplaoes and
furnaces 6nappF. speedy service
@. ANDERSEN FuEL co
1910 ny 81 BR 22sl
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-06

~ 500 haze = h0ns fF aals call
HsncFy Realty. IA Ii0z.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-06
Beauty Parlors
Transportation

INDEPENDENT Dollar Line S, F. 90.
new low fare to Portland and l. A
Croft Hotel. 1919 Pacific MA 806i.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-06

SLAB. $3.50 BIG LOAD
BUY your winters supply
bR 1900
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-06

WIT : 1 s..a.. N sg.ts ..i Eea csii
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-06

WRITE ~ call fof booklet n logged
land Ia West Wash fof sais on easf
ssfuas WeyefhAalAef Timber Co.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-06

TRADE Buy -nnfI. 41th riIsss want
Aua htsICk DAHL, FAfklAad cali
- fns Tacoma fiHiea sffits Tor oHe
Tee tltkst fAafs IL ai1sfs . good
sfsOW 81 = john HaMfis& tissAtsf
las. 50
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-06

4o-AcRE ranch. near McMillin. mod
ern house references. 7lo bth ave,
S. W. Puyallup.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-06
DOWN 60 PRICES !

DOWN 60 PRICES!
s2.7b-Bis Il cord dry slab, gr, mix.
and planer ends for kindling.
e3.0o-ha dry slab, "a ct. mix. and
planer ends.
o. 5o-Ia ed. dry slab, under shed.
% 5o-ia cd. dry planer ends.
icd Cds
IS 25-Mixed fir edgings ...s5 so
4.50-Pitchy fir millrun ....... 72o
B50-Block and slab, guaran-
teed over half block go. e5o
eso-Inside mill wood 1000
e.50-Dry slab, under shed ..l15o
SMITH FUEL, Proctor 4s7l
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-06
Real Estate for Sale

DEC. BPEcTAL--e-room warm doubig
constructed duplex. good condition.
completes double plumbing. heavy
wiring. large concrete bAnement.
new Ace furnace, garage, shed. lot
h0NT5 n. In good apt dist bet
Stadium ana Bryant schools $50
rental value. ~ 400. terms Owner.
2i3e So. J.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-06

fc IN No. forest wood. alder.
9o.0O t6.so. o g. se.5o. Ga s27o.
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Real Estate Wanted

TRADE BDY .BkGA. .ifH 1IDss want
hfs LOUISE f, WrfIKft. iAto ~
Asth. call A. TIA Teeof1A TINES ~.
fies ter cs3s tres iie1et fbsfs = al
Eafa ; good show Al John Han
flek tbektef i1s4ss9
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BuFFELES heavy planer ends. IN
steamed core nlocks. log ends or
slab. DORWIS FUEL. Ma eSsz.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-14
6. OF 6. CHORUS. NAMES OFFICERS
Lithuanian Group Presents Gift to Dr., Mrs. COIney
 at Meeting
|BR RooKLYN NEWS

In the last of its monthly meetings for 1889 the Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce chorus elected John Dcn- gall as its president for 1940. The meeting was held yesterday in the Legion Hall on Bank street.
 Other officers elected were: Vice president, George Steponaitis; treas- urer, Connie Jegela; secretary, Bea- trice Kukanskas; financial secretary Theresa Krivinskas; librarian, Les- cadia Romanauskas and Beatrice Kukanskas; honorary member, Dr. M. Colney; publicity, Mrs. M. Col ney and Lascadia Romanauskas; ser- geant at arms, pr. Colney.
 The chorus presented Dr. and Mrs. Colney with a complete set of chromium electric coffee and toast server in honor of their second an- niversary of radio work and broad- casting together. During the social period tea was served and the radio group members spoke on the prog ress and benefits derived from this activity in the past two years.
 The next meeting will be held on January 10, 1940, with Ernest Ma zaika as guest speaker. It will be held in Legion hall.
 Next Wednesday after rehearsal Christmas party for the members will be held. Natalie Krugelis and Matty Kukanskas comprise the com mittee in charge of thi sevent. Gifts will be exchanged between members.
 London shops have curtailed their "fiY1 fairs" for nhiIdref,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-14
JUDGE DENIES
 ATTY'S MOTION
Verdict In $SO,OOO Suit Against Chase Co. Not
 to Be Set Aside

Judge John A. Cornell in the superior court yesterday afternoon denied . motion of Attorney Edward J. Mascolo to set aside the verdict in the $50,O00 civil action of Joseph CroughweK against the Chase Brass and Copper Company.
 The jurlst gave every indication that he would oeny the motion when it was argued last Friday and he re- served decision.
 Croughwell, who was employed by the c. A. Templeton Company as a tire repair man was severely in- jured when a tire owned by the Chase Company which had been sent to the Ternpleton Company for repair, blew out with such force that the tire rim was thrown through the air, the rim hitting Croughwell and causing permanent head injuries.
 Negligence on the part of the Chase Company employees in failing to fasten a locking device on the rim was alleged.
 The jury in the case was out only a short time before 1t brought in a defendants verdict.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-14

high due, to 8 certain extent, to the seasonal decline in several indus tries.
 The distribution of placements shows decreases from the preceding month of 52 per cent in agriculture, 42 per cent in professional serv- ice, 38 per cent in wholesale dis- tribution, 30 pc rcent in manufac- turing and 27 per cent in hotel, res. taurant and amusement placements. A seasonal rise in retail trade i5 indicated by 37 per cent increase in the retail classification.
 The occupational distribution shows the following decreases from October: Sefni-skilled, A per cent; professional and kindred, 36 per cent; unskilled 28 per cent; skilled A per cent and service, IS per cent. Salespecple classification shows an increase of 43 per cent while cler- ical placements remained about the same as in October.
 Of the 4,1S8 applicants placed, 1911 are women and 2,277 are men, or whom l55 are veterans. Place. ments over a month in duration to- taled 2,401 or 57 per cent.
 Limited placements which results
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-14

and the War" ct the First church last night. Indictment weather held the audience down to small num- Der.
 Dr. Walker declared that the United States should exert every ef- fort to keep out of the conflict, cit- ing authorities to the effect that democracy might well become 6 thing of the past if we did become involved.
 Dr. Gregg asserted that the way to prevent future wars was to es- tablish just peace. The suggestion that United States of Europe be formed should be given serious con- sideration, he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-14
3O4TH PLANS 2OTH
 ANNIVERSARY TIME

Nick Mancini is chairman of the committee in charge of the 2oth an- niversary banquet of the 3o4th h. fantry association to be held Jan 27 at the Royal Windsor on Water town avenue.
 Others on the committee are Ray Fallon, James Brennan, Charles Johnson, Comdr. Al Trehan Vice. -Comdr. Patrick Foley; Treas Fred Chesson, Secy. Philip Kelly, Chaplain Harry Bergin, ex-Comdr Edward Cass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-14
JOB PLACEMENTS
 IN STATE BETTER
4,1SS Made in November as Compared to 3,l7l for
 Same Month in l03S

Hartford, Dec 14.-Private job placements made throughout the state by the Connecticut State Em- ployment Service during November total 4,188 as compared with 3,171 for the corresponding month of last year, Labor Commissioner Cor nelius J. Danaher announced today.
 The information was contained in the monthly reports of the branch managers to the commissioner While the total number compared favorably with the November, 1886 total, there was a 20 per cent de- crease from last months all time
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-14
TEAM A. C. TO
 HOLD ITS DINNER

The annual dinner dance of the Ttam Athletic club will be heh to- morrow night at Waverly Inn, Cheshire. The guests of honor will be Mayor Patrick M, Perriello and Prosecutor Michael J. Galullo.
 Patsy Mangini is chairman of the arrangements committee. Assisting him are Anthony Comardo. Peter Augelli and Anthony Naples. The toastmaster will be Joseph Lavec- cl1ia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-14
DIR. LEWIS TO BE
 COUNCIL CHAPLAIN

Rev Dr. John N. Lewis, rector of St. Johns Episcopal church, will be chaplain of the School of Lead ership Education" which the Water bury Council of Churches will hold every Monday evening in the Sec ond Congregational church starting January 8 and ending February 2l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-14

from orders received in which em. ployers designate by name those workers required and which are not included in the total of 4,i88 place. merts were 1eo.
 In addition, 883 placements were made during the month in public employment bringing total of all placements 10 6.27O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-14
NORTH ITALIAN
 CLUB IN PARTY

The North Italian Social club will hold It's annual Christmas dinner and party Sunday afternoon at 1:30 at the rooms on Farrell road.
 On the committee in charge are: John Brunetti Pres. Henry Carislo, Louis Cantamessa, Cesare
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-14
piogsi and cesare Piola.

Officers chosen at a recent meet ing will be installed Jan. 2 at the clubs rooms. They are: Presi- dent MT. Carisio; vice-president, MT. Brunetti; financial secretary, MT. Cantamessa: recording sec- retary, Luigi Mccenzo, and treas. urer, Luigi Carissimi; trustees, Domenic Violte and MT. Pioggi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-14
TWO MINISTERS
 LEAD DISCUSSION
Bad Weather Cuts Attend. ance - Church and
 War" Series Ends

Rev. Dr. John c. Walker. pastor of the Second Congregational church and Rev. Dr. James E. Gregg, pas- tor of the First church, led the dis- cussion in the final program in a series cf forums on "The Church
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-14

London shops have curtailed their fun fairs" for children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-04-07
Randolph Pleads
For District Vote

The vote should be extended to
Washingtonians to show the dc
tators Of the world that the Amer
lean democracy extends equal right
to all its citizens, Chairman RAN
dolph Of the House District Commit
tee declared last night before the
Washington Restaurant Association.
All the world should realize, the
speaker said, that this country ex-
tends the benefits Of democracy to
all its citizens.
Mr.. Randolph was introduced by
Frank johnson of Clarksburg, w.
Va, director Of the National Res
taurant Association. Other speakers
included j. Willard Marriott, presi-
dent of the local association; Robert
]. Wilson, field secretary of the
national and executive secretary Of
the local association: w. G. Harden
OF New York, Norman D. Jarvis of
the Bureau Of Fisheries and Comdr.
George R. LIE Savage Of New York,
director of the national association.
Julius Lulley will head the Wash
!ngton delegation to the national
convention Of the national associa-
ton In New York City, 1t was an
nounced.
About IS persons were guests Of
Raymond and Bernard Lurba at the
new Neptune room Of the Earle Res
taurant, Thirteenth and E streets
NV,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-04-07
Program Is Drafted
For Fight on State
Trade Barriers
Jackson Pledges Aid
Of U. S. in Removing
Tariff Walls

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, April 7.-Representa-
tives of a States and four Terri
tories drafted recommendation to-
day for removal Of State trade
barriers after hearing a Federal
official report the Governments de-
termination to maintain free inter-
state commerce.
Solicitor General Robert H. Jack
son told the National Conference
on Interstate Trade Barriers last
night that the Federal authority
must and will uphold the consti-
utional mandate that commerce
among these United States be free. u
The States themselves, however,
should take the initiative in break
ing down tariff walls" which
threaten national unity, Mr.. Jack
son said.
I'VE cannot let trade selfishness
or jealousy set up legal frontiers in
America where trade must halt
he added. Such petty barriers
have long since proved to be not
only economically futile but also
disastrous to peace and good will.
Rivals all too easily become enemies. j."
Conference committees on agri-
culture, liquor control, taxation and
commerce and industry drafted re-
ports preparatory to the final gen.
eral session this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-04-07
Dr.. Givens Champions
Married Teachers
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
SPOKANE, Wash, April MAR
ried women teachers have found a
vigorous champion in DR.. Willard
E. Givens Of Washington, D. c.,
executive secretary of the National
Education Association.
Replying to the question, How
can a teacher be enthusiastic, and
physically and emotionally happy,
If she is not married?" DR.. Givens
declared:
If I were in q position where I
was instructed by a school board
to let out all married women or to
let out all single women. I would
tell them to take out the single
women" he declared.
The N. E. A. secretary's question
and answer came during a round
table discussion at the general ses-
SION OF the Inland Empire Educa-
ton Association convention.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-03-09
FAIR EXHIBIT
WINNING VISITORS PRAISE

Washington's exhibit at the San
Francisco world 3 falr mas won high
praise from the thousands Of visitors
who have seen it, and is creating
favorable impression of our state, E..
B. McGovern of the Washington State
Progress Commission reported.
McGovern, in charge of the exhibit,
said 126,425 persons say Washing
ton g display the first ten days of the
fair. More than $500 were Washing
ton people.
That it is doing an outstanding job
of advertising Washington was told
in letter from Publisher Frederick
Wagner Of the San Francisco Call
| Bulletin:
s'The State Of Washington has
done a magnificent job in it's portrayal
of the attractions, the resources and
industry of your state, and I do not
see how any persons could deny the
urge to visit Washington"
Leslie s. Baker, director of the New
York World g Fair, declared Washing
ton g exhibit was the best in the San
Francisco exposition.
Ohm B. Jaafer, commissioner and
representative of Johore, India, like
wise was unstinted in his praise.
McGovern said that as result of
the exhibits, Washington may expect
vast increase in tourist business
this year.
"People wanted to know if they
could really see things in Washington
that they saw in the dioramas, photo
murals and transparencies When we
told them they were actual photo
graphs and reproductions Of Washing
ton scenes, they were amazed" he
said.
w. E. Draper of Yakima, member
OF the state planning council, and Har
ry J. Beernink of Seattle general ma1-
ager of the Washington Cooperative
Egg and Poultry Association, were two
Of the many Washingtonians who saw
the exhibit and pronounced it out
standing and representative of all
parts of the state.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-03-09
SIMPLE OPERATION
DEHoRNs CALVES

In the wild state, cows may have
needed their horns for defense, but un-
der modern conditions they are Of no
practical value except from the stand.
point Of beauty, say State College Of
Washington dairymen, who recon-
mend that horns be removed from
calves at an early age.
Horns may be removed with caustic
when the calf is about week old.
Caustic potash in sticks may be used
for this purpose. Tie the animal Sec
urely. Then clip an area over and a
round the horn "button' about the
size of a half dollar. Cover this area
with vaseline to prevent the caustic
fro m burning beyond the horn area.
Wrap one end Of the caustic in pap
err to prevent burning the fingers Of
the operator. Place the stick of caustic
over the center of the horn button and
rub with a circular motion until the
caust ic has gone through the skin and
into the center of the horn button.
Some practice is necessary to achieve
the Bsa It results.
Do "a OF turn the calf out in the rain
for, a, dh or two and do not allow 9TH
en- calbu to lick the treated horn but
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-03-09
INVITE A MILLION

As part of a concerted movement
to increase Washington g tourist trade,
more than 100000 mailing pieces
have been printed by business firms
of the state bearing an fInvite a Mil
lion" insignia, Hugh Van Valken-
burgh of the Washington State Junior
Chamber of Commerce reported this
week.
Realizing the tremendous value Of
tourist trade'', which last year
amounted to $S3,O0O,OOO in Washing
ton, he said Junior Chambers of Com
MERGE are cooperating with the Wash
ington State Progress Commission to
bring more tourists %sre during the
Golden Jubilee.
Business firms were urged to i'm
print the "invite million" design
on letters, envelops, statements and
other commercial stationary.
Van Valkenburgh is state chairman
of the "invite a million" campaign,
which is being carried on by the Junior
chambers of Chewelah, La Crosse,
Longview. Pomeroy, Ritzville, Seattle,
Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, Walla
Walla, and Yakima.
Supplementing the letter campaign,
he said, more than 100000 scenic
"invite a million" postcards will be
mailed to persons in all parts Of the
United States and Canada early in
May.
Cuts Of the letter design may be
obtained from your local printer. Rub
Der stamps Of the insignia for firms
whose stationary already is printed
may be obtained by writing the Wash
ington State Junior Chamber Of Com
merce, Seattle.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-03-09
DEMOCRATIC NEWS LETTER

OLYMPIA-When the smoke clear
4 away, and clear view can be had
OF it's work, this session of the state
legislature will probably be credited
With being about as "safe and sound'
as any the state has ever had.
Notwiths landing the hue and cry
of minority and pressure groups,
bulk of the legislation has been con-
stIuctive, according to observers.
For one thing, approximately rs
fewer bills were introduced this year
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-03-09

Hard-pressed cities were given a
measure of relief through ALLEGATION Of
additional funds. Seattle got it's Lake
Washington pontoon bridge; Tacoma,
it's Narrows bridge.
This legislature may also be noted
for what it did not do as much as for
what it did. It did not vote any new
taxes. In some instances, the tax rate
was raised or exemptions lifted, but
in the main the legislature followed
Governor Martins recommendation
for no new taxes. Neither did this leg
islature take away any of the road
powers from counties by attempting
to extend either the primary or second
ary highway system.
longtime observers are united in
their belief that this legislature is one
of the Understanding of many years.
Between sessions of the senate and
house, and long hours of committee as
signments, the legislators have had
little time for play these past sixty
days.
The Democratic leadership has kept
the wheels turning at rapid pace.
In the closing days, house and senate
often have been in session until l
and a. M, after which many Of their
members attended committee meetings
until as late as 3 a. M, preparing the
next days work.
- -
Legislators received report from
the Washington State Progress Com
mission that the states exhibit at the
San Francisco world g fair is acclaim
ed one of the best on Treasure Island.
Many letters Of commentator have
been received by Governor Martin
from Washington residents who saw
the elaborate exhibits Of scenery, re-
sources and Industries.
Six Independents Of the Washing
ton Conference of Democratic Women,
in addition to committee chairmen,
have been announced by Mrs. Emma
Abbott Ridgway Of sedro Wooley,
vice-chairman Of the Democratic state
central committee.
The vice-presidents are Mrs. Jean
cite Testu, Seattle; Mrs. Minerva
Troy, Port Angeles; Miss Julia But
Ter, Cathlamet; Mrs. F. B. Wilkins,
Yakima; Mrs. Mary Devereaux, Spo-
kane; and Mrs. Kathryn Malstrom,
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-03-09

than in 1887. This in itself has been
an indication of restraint on the part
Of the lawmakers. Only small per
centage of the bills introduced actu-
ally will be enacted into law.
From the outset, both senate and
house were controlled by firm Demo
cratic majorities, with d e m o C a t g
heading all important committees. The
final program will be substantially a
Democratic program as promulgated
by Gov. Clarence D. Martin and Dem
ocratic leaders of the senate and house
OF representatives, it was said.