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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29
Aldermen Meeting In Farewell Session May
 Witness Verbal Tilt
President Burton H. Walker Opposes Making "Giff' to Auditing Firnl-MayOr Accuses Com.
 missioner of Being Unreasonable

board referred the bill last week, was not recommending payment of the entire Sl40B, but only Q conn promise of $o7e, including $459 for the extra postage and half the total of the extra bill for clerical work.
 "Itls an awkward situation, cer- tainly," said Commissioner Pape we shouldn't ordinarily ask for more money, meaning an over-ap- propriation, But it's different in Q case when it's for the broader good of the city. This audit served Q good audit; 1t made possible the collec- ton of large sums in back taxes, We can justify this extra payment in our own minds"
 The debate continued, until finally Mayor perrlello said impatlently; "We're not getting anywhere"
 Htill more discussion ensued, witl, the mayor telling Mir. Walker that the latter was unwilling to "listen to reason"
 MT. Pape moved that the board recommend payment of the extra $e70 to Qrlifenhagen. Mir. Walker cast the only dissenting vote.
 Final transfers necessary in var ious departments to clear kheil books ct the end of the year were voted, subject to aldermanic ap- proval.
 Back Taxes
 Collection of back taxes and ass sessments totaling s40,96S,40 in No- vember was reported. A list of back taxes which the tax collector recom- mended be placed on the suspense list as uncollectible was voted re- turned to him, for insertion of fuller explanation in regard to some oi the items.
 The economy committee, which had functioned for almost two years was discharged with @ vote oi thanks.
 As the board ended It's last meet Ing, Mayor Perriello offered personal thanks to oil the members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29
Capital Again Hears Third Term Discussion
Ray Fuckers Article in Living Age" Starts Washing.
 ton Buzzing; F. D. R. Not to Be Smoked Ouf'

clines to run.
 elsewhere in MT. Fuckers arr ticle, the President is quoted as say ing to Sen. George W. Norris that he Gould not stand the day.by -uay bat ter another four years in this of- fice.'
 Directly quoted, also, are the chief executives comments on the political a6equacy--or inadequacy--- of such Democratic aspirants to the presidency as Sen. Burton K. Wheel CT, Postmaster General James A, Farley, Vice President John N. Gar- ner, Paul V. McNut and others"
 Norris promptly denied having discussed the subject with Tucker or with the President and the writer announced with equal emphasis that the talk had taken place, as reported, and that he recalled fiir- ther details of 1t. Shortly the tele. phone Of White House Secretary stephen T. Early began to ring Said Early:
 My understanding is that Sen Norris has denied both that he conversed with MT. Tucker or with the President on the subject. I am certain MT. Tucker has not con- yersed on that subject with the President. The question arises, then, where did MT. Tucker get his inforination?"
 The Tucker Morris incident leaves i04O speculation about where 1t was. There is general belief here that Mr. Roosevelt does not want Q third term and somewhat less riurisyous group Is committed to the theory that he will be persuaded to run again, anyway. But if Mir. Roose- welt is not a third term candidate. there is an inclination here to rate Secretary of State Cordell Hull the most available compromise caiidi. date. fairly acceptable both to con. servatiyes and New Deal Democrats.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29
" WARLESS WORLD. NEW OBJECTIVE
American Student Union Invited to Unite With
 Youth Congress

Chicago, Dec. 29-(UP)-The Ma tional Youth Anti-war congress in- vited the American Student Union today to join it in creating the foundation for ''warless world.
 The congress was af1liated witl, the union until 1888. It broke away at that time, charging the union was dominated by Communists.
 In a telegram to the unions fifth annual convention now in session at Madison, Wis, the congress reaf- firined its opposition to "all forms of totalitarianism, the Fascism oi Germany, the war dictatorships oi Britain and France, the despotism of the new imperial Russia, and the steady encroachment on American liberty.
 If these principles are yours and you cannot work for them in the American Student union," the tele- gram said, i've invite you to join us in the National Youth Anti-Wal congress to help lay the foundation for warless world"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29

A conference of the New Haven District Methodist leaders will be held at the First Methodist church here Saturday, January G. from 1880 to s p. m., featuring election of lay leaders and associates for the dis- trict. The speaker will be Bishop Francis J. Mcconnell.
 The Standard Bearer Queen Esther society of the First Method ist church will meet Tuesday, Jan uary 9, instead of January 2.
 The Methodist Ladies Aid society will entertain the Waterbury group of the Ladies' Aids at the annual meeting, with election of officers, January 9, in the church parlors. Mrs. Chester L. Clark will be in charge fo refreshments.
 The Missionary society of the Methodist church will hold q spe- cial meeting January l7 when the ladies of the Second Congregations church will be guests.
 The calendar of events next week at the First Methodist church fol. lows:
 Tuesday. January 2, 2;3o-W c IT. U. meeting; stockholders club
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29
BY LYLE c. WILSON Limited Press Staff COrrespondent)

Washington, Dec. 29-(UP)-Presi 2 dent Rooseyelt's sense Of timing and fitness of things will check any ef- fort to smoke him out on his le40 election year plans, his intimates said today as the capital rumbled with another of Q series of third term discussions.
 That confident expression Of Tn. side opinion was intended neither to suggest third term candidacy nor to deny 1t. Rather, 1t means that MT. Roosevelt intends to select his own time and place for arl. nouncing future plans. It IS said with considerable authority that he will not choose to discuss that sub- feet on January 8 on the occasion of Washington's $i00.a-plate Jack son day dinner.
 Today's third term talk is notable for its you did-I didn't character, beginning with Q press release by the magazine, Living Age, as fol- lows:
 sPrcsident Roosevelt is directly quoted as stating It would not do for me to run again in the Jaf1u. ary issue of Living Age. The quota ton occurs in an article by Ray Tucker, Washington newspaper commentator, entitled F. D. R. De-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29
Suit Settled

A $500 civil action brought by Zenaide Morin in the Court of Common Pleas against the Con- necticut Theatrical Corp. was withdrawn this morning. Tn plaintiff claimed that she had oc- cupied seat in the balcony at the State theater on July 29, 1887, and that while descending the steps from the balcony she slipped on e banana peel, which had been thrown on the stairway and fell, sustaining e back strain, which resulted in bringing about nervous shock.
 The terms of settlement were not made known,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29

jections of Commissioner Burton II. walker, Republican, who is pres- ident of the board of aldermen.
 The controversy promises to have the aidermanic board, which holds It's last meeting tonight, end It's ex- istence with the same fireworks that marked its organization two years ago. The, AnAnce board which has served for the past biennium ended its career yesterday.
 "A GIft
 Lengthy debate over the proposed extra payment to 0riffenhagen found MT. Walker declaring that 1t yves almost giving them a gift" Mayor Patrick Perriello answering, You just won't listen to reason, !" and Commissioner William B. Pape making the assertion that eXpendi. tures in excess Of appropriations arc justified If they result in savings to the city on other items.
 Commissioner Walker indicated plainly his belief that others besides hv would oppose the payment to the diiffenhagen firm when the alder- men take up the matter tonight,
 A week ago dritfenhagen x Asso" ciates submitted q bill, for Si ,4e8 in excess Of the original estimated cost of the probe. The firm said in an accompanying letter that it was willing to write of oil or part Of the bill # the city so desired. The letter explained that the audit en- tailed great deal more work than hed been first estimated, explaining that postage alone was $460 more than expected, while the remainder of Si 4e8 was for extra clerical work,
 Commissioner Major W. Judge, chairman Of the boards economy committee, said that q special audit in the corporation oounBel's office had been ordered by the committee. This entailed great deal of in- yolyed procedure, he said,
 "They should have told us q long time ago that the bill was going to be more" said MT. Walker. NO firm has the right to come in here and just make guess. This board asked the aldermen for q specific sum to be transferred to pay for tho audit: now it's going to ask for more. How can I defend that be- fore the board of aldermen2"
 Compromise
 Mr. Judge pointed out that the economy committee, to which the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29
Odd Fellows

George Reed was elected chief patriarch of Ansantawae encamp- ment Of odd Fellows at the an. nual meeting last night ct Odd Fellows hall. A committee was appointed to make arrangements for installation exercises.
 Elected along with Mir. Reed were the following; Senior war. den. Harold Gardner; high priest, Edward Barker; junior warden, Walter Book; financial scribe, Otto Reichenbach; recording scribe. William J. Gardner; audi. tor, c. W. Bragg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29

Of the study book on Foreign Mis- sionsnad Miss Dorothy Crawford on Home Missions. e:00-Boy Scouts.
 Thursday, January 1, 7:50--Mid- week prayer service. Meeting Life's Problems" will be the theme for our Thursday evening meetings. This Thursday evening the subject will be "The Problem Of Learning to Live Wisely"
 Friday, January 5, s:oo-Choir re- heareai.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29
Out of Season?

Brush fires were put out by the fire department yesterday in the following places: On property of Frank Hayes, rear of 27l Railroad Hill street; property of Charles Kenworthy, l95 Piedmont street; property of Frank Hayes, Plank road; property of Katherine Sweeney, off Oakville avenue; and on the Thomas McGrath estate, 866 Baldwin street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29
Notified

Nine local motorists have been notified to appear in Waterbury police court next Thursday for hearings before q state motor ve- hicle department official.
 The nine motorists are George Lucian, of SS Marian street; Louis Marano, 50 Normand street; Henry Martin, 6S West Liberty street ; George Kunxe, IA Railroad Hill street; George Norman, of S1 Cloves terrace; Angelo Brunelli, 700 Highland avenue; Frank Cac- clano, ll0s East Main street; Had ley |. Moody, 49 Sheffield street ; and Joseph Palmento, 70 Ward street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29
Federal Aid

Federal funds will make possible c broad expansion program at the 'Scoville Wild Life sanctuary, near Watertown, according to reports from Washington.
 The development will include fencing and posting of the area, and planting of cover and food bearing trees. The program is ex- pected to be esyically beneficial to game birds and song birds at the sanctuary.
 The money Is made available through the Pittman-R Robertson act, which provides for a 10 per cent tax on sporting guns and ammunition,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29

Strong aldermanic opposition is expected tonight to the recommend- ation of the board of finance that So7e in excess of the cost originally estimated be paid to Griffenhagen & Associates for an audit of the city tax books. The finance board voted the recommendatio over the ob-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29
Holidays

All State of Connecticut offices in Waterbury will be closed both tomorrow and Monday. Among the offices to be closed are the branch headquarters of the de- partment of motor vehicles.
 The closing will give state em- ployes a long weekend holiday, such as they enjoyed at Christi mas,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29
Overcome

Mrs. Helen Sullivan, SS, of 24 Nelson avenue, was reported in fair condition at St. Mary's hos- pital where she was taken yes- terday after being overcome by gas at her home.
 Fire Marshal Dennis J. Lahey said water in . pot boiled over and put out the flames In the kitchen range.
 The woman was found uncOn- sci0us by . relative, Daniel Hawkins, who summoned the fire department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29
"DemOCraCy"

Darwin J. Massrole, New York attorney, will be the speaker at Q meeting on the Sunday Noon club at the Second Congregational church Sunday, His subject will be Gan Democracy Endure in the United States?"
 MT. Massrole was for 20 years affiliated with the Socialist party in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29
Seek Vandals

Park department officials have enlisted the police department In an attempt to learn the identity oi the vandals WIG desfoyed three evergreen trees in Washington park.
 Supt. of Parks James Curtin, who reports that no complaint of damage to evergreen trees at Washington park has ever been made before, said today that the guilty persons are liable to be fined $25 for destruction of each tree.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29
Receives Gift

City Clerk John P. Fitxmaur- Ice was today presented with travelling bag by the members of his staff. He ends his term to- morrow, and on Monday begins his new duties as secretary to Mayor-Elect Vincent A. Scully.
 MT. Fitxmaurice has been city clerk for the past eight years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29
Spotlighting Brass City News
Casualty!

A badminton casualty was reg istered last night when John Stevens, Jr., 23, of ll0l East Main street suffered a laceration over the left eye while playing the game at the Second Congrega-' tional church gym,
 The youth was treated at the Waterbury hospital,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29
FrQterndL Neus
Roosevelt Lodge

A special program at the Press club last night marked the 18th anniversary of Roosevelt lodge, Knights of Pythias. More than 60 members and guests attended.
 Murray 0rossman was the toastmaster, and Jack D. Freed man was chairman of the arrange ments committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29
CAMERA CHOP sUEY

James Wong Howe, ace camera man on RKO Radios Abe Lincoln in Illinois" and solly Ward, former vaudevillian and gag-fnan, have pooled finances and shortly will open c Chinese night club on ttc outskirts of the film, colony.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29

New Years Eve will witness a happy gathering at the home of Mir. and Mrs. James J. Andriaccio of IA Cooke street. One son, two daughters, two granddaughters and four great grandchildren will be among the many to gather to feliciate MT. and Mrs. Andriaccio on their golden jubilee of their marriage in Newark, N. J. on De- cember 3l, 1889. For many years
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29

Peru has decorated Mataji Fu- kunaga. of Japan. for proving that the Japanese were among the founders of the Inca empire"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29
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chorse Purchases Today end Tomorrow
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chorse Purchases Today end Tomorrow
 Billed in Februory. 4 Greet Store-A Great Suit-At A Great Price-$24.75. In Prep Shop" Second Floor Two trousers "Crosmoor" tweed suits, in wonderful new shades, from the style studio of "Sam- peek" in sizes 32 to 40, for $z4.75.
 If you're climbing inc social Iod- der it's fine to weor "Sompeek" tux suit os $z4.75-or toiIs ot $31.75, for more formoI functions -eithev model will give you feeling Of soeioI security which adds grace end boise to your op- peoronce-sixes 3z to 70. Zip in and out wool lining weather beotegs-do your own air conditioning with these sopeoots ~ Things in or out according to inc temperature = greet coot ot greet price $z4.75.
 "chcote" fine fur feIs hots $500. "Rccmcc" dress end business shoes $3.7S to $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29
BishopF. .J.McC Cornell
 omesHereNextWeek
New Haven District Methodists to Convene in Local
 Church-Officers and Lay Leaders to Be Elected

Wednesday, January 8. 2'45- Missionary society meeting. Mrs. Herbert Coe will review c chapter
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29
DRUM CORPS HOLD
 REHEARSAL TONIGHT

All members Of the East End Community Drum Corps are re. quested to report tonight ct 7;3C o'clock for rehearsal, The meeting will be held ct the Chase school.
 American pianos may be intro. duced into Egypt.
Evening star., 1939-01-19
BEDS and C0UCHES

IA Poster Beds with pineapple or
plain top posters; hardwood
construction in walnut or maple
finishes. Were S9.95 to $11.95.
Friday ---$5 -$5.95
2 Studio Couches. Innerspring
construction. Attractive plaid
cotton homespun covers. Were
s29.95. Friday $1s.95
l Bed-Hi Studio Couch with
heavy cotton tapestry covering
and two comfortable inner
spring mattresses. Slightly shop
worn. Was s44s5. Friday,
$24.95
2 Studio Couches with maple
finish arms; comfortable inner
spring construction; attractive
plaid cotton homespun covering.
Were 1895. Friday $23.95
Innerspring Mattresses, double
bed size, with silent interlocking
coil units; imported cotton dam
ask covers. Were $24.95. Fri
day S12.25
Metal Windsor Beds, baked-on
walnut finish. Three-foot size.
Were $7.95. Friday $4.45
The Palais Royal, Beds 80.
Fourth Floor
Evening star., 1939-01-19
CLEARANCE OF COATS

L Wine Shetland Refer, Originally sl7s5
Reversible Coats sizes IA to 49, Originally s1495 Friday
S795
Plaid Back Coats in brown gray. blue wine Sizes IL to
16 Were $2295. Friday SIS
Tweed Coat in large womans sze 472 Originally $685.
Friday $9.75
Fleece Goats with wolf collars Beige sizes
to 90 geen size IL; oxford size 49, Originally $35 Friday
S1s.75
Tweed Goats with fur collars Brown 49, green a.
wine size 40 black white size 90 Originally S45
Black and Red Tweed Coat with lynx collar Orig
inaiy S7995 Friday S44.75
Black collars and cuffs Sizes
30 to 49, Originally s5995. Friday S34
Black Wool Coats trimmed with caracu peced Persian
Lamb and dyed fox Sizes 16 90 Originally 1895
Friday $3.50
Black Wool Coat with mink, Originally $685. Fri
Brown Wool Coat with Konsky collar Size 391a Originally
$50 95. Friday ay----------------- ---- S495O
Black Coat with silver fox collar size 37. Originally $780,
Black Wool Coat with large mink collar 49, Originally
&139. Friday
Persian Brown Wool Coats with natural collars
Sizes 16 and 20 Originally sl3e. Friday---------S
The Palais Royal Goats .. Third Floor
Evening star., 1939-01-19
| PAIR OF A KIND CURTAINS
We're 81 to 4
$5.95 ..,or
Nov SOC to a iNaV1
$2.40

20 Oiled Silk Bath Curtains wateyrepelent tailored ruff
fed styles Were $l49. Friday pair
40in Drapery Damak and cotton in red
shades. For window or door hangngs Was 49c Friday
19c yard
$3.50 S295 Sofa Pillows $L6S
Covered with goolooking rayon cotton novelty
rayon damasks Many coors and shapes Only 68 at this
.tractive low price.
200 yards 36n. Cotton Creonnes to make your slip
covers draperieS and pillows Was 29c Friday yard
AZ Soled Window Shades with spring rollers worth 27c alone
Used floor samples. Were 69c to 89c Friday
Upholstery Squares suitable chair seats ottoman
bags, ETC. Were 49c Friday
The Palas Royal, Draberies Second Floor
Evening star., 1939-01-19
CLEARANCE OF PAINTS
20% 10 50% Reductions

Article Wall and Wood Gloss Finish, washable
and easy to apply. Was $3.50 Friday--S279 gal.
Master Made Enameized House Paint for in or
outside use. White and many colors. Was $3.50
Friday --------------------- -----S179 gal.
Master Made Washable Flat Wall Paint in white
or ivory. Was $2.25. Friday gal.
Au-Purpose Four Hour Clear Varnish for nsors,
furniture or woodwork Waterproof and trans
parent. Was $3.25. Friday------$1.98 gal.
Vita-a-Var Bakehte Linoleum Finish; may also be
used on floors. Was 75c. Friday--------35c pint
Article Floor Finish, a no-rubbing finish for
any type floor. Price includes u gallon can and
yards of cheese-cloth. Was 81 SO. Friday y--$149
The Palas Royal, Points ). Fifth Floor
Evening star., 1939-01-19
500 Pieces tOc to So
DiNNERWARE
Sc to 81

Included are tea cups and sau-
GERS. bread-and-butter plates,
salad plates, covered vegetable
dishes, sugar bowls, cream
pitchers, soup plates, cream soup
cups, fruit dishes. OF china or
American earthenware. Not all
pieces in all price ranges.
/ China Dinner Service for g.;
incomplete. 81 pieces, including
large platter and covered vege-
table dish. Was s24.98. Fri
day S14.99
l China Dinner Service for
Eight; So pieces, including COW
cred and open vegetable dishes.
Was $27.50. Friday ay-$16.99
50 Dozen Cut Crystal Fruit Juice
Tumblers of optic crystal with
cut band. Were 79c doz. Fri
day 49c dOz.
1 China Dinner Service for
Eight; 50 pieces, less a platter
and sugar and creamer. Was
S21 so. Friday S12.50
l 54-Piece Service for Eight; Of
American porcelain; short
8 soups. Was 1898. Friday S6
! 31-Piece Service for Six; short
platter. Was $5.98. Friday So
Evening star., 1939-01-19
and Jay Of ats. tries
81 and So Novelty
Wool Fabric
HANDBAGS
$1.59

Only 80 to sell at this prico.
Jumbo shapes and pouches
with frames. Plain. colors
and figures.
3 Suede Muff Bags. black or
brown. Were So. Friday -----$2
4 Wool Muff Bags in wine.
brown and green. Were SO. FRI
day --------------
S Evening Bags, Of rayon bro
cade, rayon velvet and bead
pearls. Were 50 and SO. Fri
day $l.o9
13 Suede and Leather Bags, in
black, brown and navy. Were 81.
Friday -Sl.HS
l Mans Travel Set, of natural
English pigskin; IA fittings.
Was $35. Friday ay-----Sl4.95
1 Mans Travel Set, Of black
English. morocco leather, suede
lined; IA fittings. Was $2995.
Friday G--------$lO.95
l Brown Leather Upper Bag, 16-
inch size; sold "as is" Was
$3.50. Friday-----------2. $3.50
The Palais Royal, Leather
Goods First Floor
Evening star., 1939-01-19
BEDDING

4-1o0G Wool Imported BIan-
kets. were $l1.s5. Friday--Ss.s5
2 Plush Auto Robes Of cotton
and wool. Were $9.95- S6.95
4 Kenwood Wool Blanket
Throws; were $685. $3.50
= White Marseilles-type Bed
Spreads of cotton fabric. Were
1898. Friday S2.95
5 White Mattress Covers of fine
muslin; were $3.50. Friday,
$1.S9
S Pairs st. Marys Virgin Wool
Blankets; were $35. Friday,
$27.50
Tie Palais Royal, DOM mesties...
Second Floor
Evening star., 1939-01-19
Boys $7.95 0vereoats
Friday S5.45

Double. breasted style with belt. OF
wool and cotton feeces. Sizes S, 6, Z
and 8: IA only.
3 Boys Collariess Corduroy Suits. Sizes
3. 4 and s. Formerly IS 95. Friday. $2.47
l Junior Boys Overcoat, wool and cot
ton Size s. Formerly 1895. Friday, S4.95
2 Boys Camels' Hair Goats. Sizes 13
and IA. Formerly $27.50. Friday, $l2.25
Young Mems Coats. Of lightweight
wool. Sizes l8 and 20. Formerly S245o.
Friday $11
Prep Fur Felt Hats. Size 65s. Formerly
$2.95. Friday
Boys Hats, Of fur felt. Sizes Ga and
62s. Formerly sl.5o. Friday 79c
6 Boys White Hockey Caps, Of knit wool
and cotton. Formerly soc. Friday, 2sc
10 Pairs Boys Flannelette Pajamas.
One-piece style in sizes 4 and 6. For
merly 89c Friday i5c
2 Boys Snow Suits. Wool and cotton.
Two-piece style In size H. Formerly
$595. Friday s2s5
l Pair Boys Ski Pants. Wool and cot
ton. Size r. Formerly $295. Friday, 81
Boys Rubber Raincoats. Sizes 10, IL
and Is. Formerly $2e5. Friday 81
Boys Sports Shirts, of cotton. Broken
sizes and lots. Formerly 69c. Friday. 29c
Pairs Boys Wool Shorts. Size 10. For
merly $3.50. Friday ay-----------.4 49c
Pairs Boys Corduroy Shorts. Sizes II
and 1s: Formerly s1.95. Friday y--6 69c
Boys z-Knickers Suits, Of wool and
cotton; sizes II, IS and 16. Formerly
S1295. Friday $5.48
/ Students 2-Trousers Suit. Wool and
cotton in brown; size 18. Formerly
$22 so. Friday $l0.25
Boys 2-Knicker Suits. Some sizes IA
and Is. All wool. Formerly 1895. Fri
day
The Palais Royal. Boys Shop -.