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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-18

Hartford, Conn. April 18.-(UP)- The Senated girded for a scorching fight today as the Democratic lead ership submitted a five point amendment to the judiciary com- mittee's bill establishing conspiracy statute.
 Sen. Joseph B. Downes, D., Nor wich, who offered the amendment, declared his disappointment at the failure of the Republicans to com promise on this bill"
 The committee-approved measure prescribed maximum penalty of $5,000 or IS years in prison for con- spiracy and stipulated no person shall be convicted of the crime sole ly because of membership in any lawful organization"
 DOwnes Amendment
 The amendment by Downes pro- posed:
 That it be proven an overt act was committed.
 That the penalty be commen- surate with the nature of the crime, and not exceed $50O0 or 15 years in prison.
 No officer or member of any or ganization or association be held answerable for an act of member except where there is "clear proof" of actual participation or knowledge of the deed.
 That the statute not apply to pending actions.
 Repeal of existing intimidation statutes.
 Time Has Come
 '"The time has come," said Downes flor Connecticut to act to clear up this rather foggy situation. This (the bill and amendment) modern
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-18
John A. .MacdonaldDies Suddenly This Morning
Former Highway Commissioner, Who Resigned at Request of Ex-Governor Cross, Is Stricken
 With Heart Attack Early Today

West Hartford, Conn, April 18- (UP)-Former State Highway Com- missioner John A. Macdonald, 48, who resigned under fire as result of the Merritt Parkway land scandal, died today of heart attack. Mac donald became highway commis- sioner in 1923 and served until he quit in 1888 at the request of former Gov. Wilbur L. Cross. His family said he suffered one or two other heart attacks recently. His death today, however, came suddenly. Funeral services will be held Friday.
 Born In Putnam
 Macdonald was born at Putnam. He went through the towns public schools and was graduated from Valparaiso university with degree in civil engineering.
 He worked at various jobs until 1917, when State Motor Vehicles Commissioner Robbins B. Stoeckel named him deputy commissioner. In 1923, Republican Governor Charles A. Templeton named Mac donald state highway commissioner, succeeding Commissioner Charles J. Bennett.
 In 1927, Republican Governor John H. Trumbull reappointed Mac- donald and in 1881 and 1885, Demo- cratic Governor Wilbur L. Cross re- appointed him.
 He was a member of the Connec- ticut Society of Civil Engineers, American Association of State Highway Oficials, Association of Highway Ofhcials of the North At lantic States.
 Spent $2O0, 100000
 Macdonald headed the states largest department and, during his Y nh Va
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-18

Although he theorized that it might have been Leary," he didn't know if it was or not" Mackenzie, confessed former dope addict told the grand jury year ago March
 Asked if he had ever received any money from Mayor Hayes, his an- swer to the grand jury was an en- phatic, "No-no, Sir-no."
 On the stand since last Wednes- day, Mackenzie had spent most of the time listening and identifying the story he gave before the grand jury, admitting that he perjured himself, and agreeing that it was .E partial conflict with the story told by his erstwhile lobby partner, Will lamSon.
 Williamson Got Half
 Concerning the $5S,40O, Mac kenzie said today, williamson got half and the rest was a kickback or a handback or whatever you call it."
 On redirect examination by Special Prosecutor NAlcorn today, Mackenzie gave the reason for the beginning of his addiction to dope.
 Almost emotionless, he said, Eff teen years ago lost my wife ill childbirth For six following weeks I heard the clock strike every single hour. remembered morphine and took 6 tablet. That night I fell asleep.
 That was the beginning and was at it and at it. If I used a little more will power I would have been all right"
 Took Cure Ten Years Ago
 He admitted that ten years ago he took a cure and stopped for two
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-18
Includes With Himself Mayor Hayes, Former Cont. Leary, Williamson
Veteran Fireman
 Asks Retirement

A veteran of almost 30 years service with the Waterbury fire department. Private Patrick F. Griffin of Engine 2 today filed application for retirement. The board of fire commissioners will act on the petition at meet ing tomorrow. Private. Griffin was appointed to the depart ment December 15, 1909 and has compiled a service record of high regard by his superiors. He resides at 91 Cole street.
 Also on the agenda of busi- ness for the board tomorrow is the disposition of the case of Private John E. Cuddy, who has been suspended on charges of conduct unbecoming a fire man. He has been a member of the department since January 15, 1919.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-18
NAVY FLEET WILL
 DISCOURAGE JAPAN
Is Being Concentrated in Pacific to Stop Seizing
 More of Asia
BY GEORGE B. ROSCOE

Limited Press Stan COrreSpOndent)
 Washington, April 18-The fleet is being concentrated in the Pa cific to discourage Japan from talk ing advantage of European crisis to seize more land in Asia, Major George Fielding Eliot said today.
 Eliot, an infantry officer during the World war is recognized as an authority on military matters. He addressed the national defense symposium of the Daughters of the American Revolution in convention here, and is discussing current mili- tary moves with officers of the army and navy departments.
 The United States, Eliot believes, has recently become the leading world naval power because of great Britain's realization that the military plane makes is impossible to de- pend solely on her fleet.
 Eliot said the fleets transfer to the Pacific Ocean was a pre- ar ranged plan.
 Well Conceived Plan
 Tt is well conceived and sound plan," he said, that in time of stress that the fleet be in one ocean and not divided, The Pacific ocean probably has been selected not only because it is the normal base of the U. s. fleet but also because 1t has been the practice of our Japan ese friends to take advantage of any diversion in Europe to do some thing in the Pacific. The presence of our fleet there might lay a re- strainng hand on them"
 The fleet was ready today to leave the Atlantic under orders issued by President Roosevelt last Saturday. About 70 warships will make the re- turn trip and will make the voyage in waves" to avoid overlooking the Panama canal.
 The Pacific squadron will include 1858 ships-12 battleships, g cruisers, .our aircraft carriers, 6S destroyers md 51 submarines. The Atlantic uuadron will include "A ships. in piuding four battleships, seven cruisers, one airyraft carrier, 25
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-18
MONROE SCHOOL
 WHIPPING CASE

Monroe, Conn. April 18-(UP)- Breach of peace charges against two school officials accused of beat ing two pupils with rubber hose were to be reviewed tonight at a meeting of the Board of Education. The board, however. was not expect ed to make a recommendation until after the officials. principal Frank B. Bushey and district supervisor Frank w. Knight, were arraigned in town court Friday night. The boys, Anthony Celon, 15, and William Blakeman, 13, reportedly were punished because of . classroom prank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-18
Beatrice A. Connor
 Resigns Position In Controllers Office
Her Resignation Follows Closely That of Miss Elizabeth Robinson Statement Is Made That Office Is
 Being Run By James P. Purcell

Forced to resign, accept insults Mrs Beatrice A.. experienced bookkeepe and stenographer in the office of Controller Sherwood L. Rowland today had sub
 mitted her resignation Her resignation follows that of Miss Elizabeth a R Robinson head bookkeeper in the col olice Dy very 1eW oayS as announced yesterday the office of the controller which showed that the office
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-18

At the opening of the conspir- acy trial this afternoon at 2 o'clock, Frederick J. Dalton, member of a prominent local insurance and real estate agency as we'll as member of the board of finance was called to the stand by Special Prosecutor Hugh M. AlcOrn. MT. Dalton was not included in the list of fellow commissioners called two weeks ago. Commissioner John H. GOss, president of the Scovill Manufacturing Co.,, may be called this week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-18
SALTONSTALL, JR.
 TO BE MARRIED

Groton, Mass, April 18-( (UP)- The engagement of Leverett Salton- stall Jr. eldest son and namesake of Massachusetts governor, and Miss. Nancy Smith of Groton was announced today by the prospective brides mother, Mrs. c. Wharton Smith.
 No date was set for the wedding,
 The governors son, now a Har- yard senior, prepared at Noble, & Gfeenough school. Miss Smith. Post debutante daughter of the late Henry s. John Smith of Portland, Me, is a member of the junior lea que and the Vincent Club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-18
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, April IS (UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through April 18th, compared with a year ago: This Year Expenses Last Year $7,1SS,131, ,265.91 $5,S59, ,506. 8S2.s1
 Receipts $4.52s,13s,551.S3 $4,94S, S,S02.5 80
 Gross Defict $901 1,704.315.11 $2,s2S,s7s,414.os $s5s,O37.ss5.1l
 Cash Balance s3.171. .432,933.3S $2.927, ,05s, ,65S.2s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-18
STORE HELD UP

New Haven, Conn. April 18-( (UP) Police today sought a gunman who held up Morris Levitin's grocery store last night and escaped with $l70. There were no customers in the store at the time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-18
Disputed Conspiracy Bill Passed Today
Democrats Submit 5=Point Amendment to Judiciary Committees Bll-Senator Downes Is Amazed
 COP. Did Not Accept Compromise

Hartford, Conn.,, April 1S.-(UP) Democrats, with the aid of an insurgcnt Republican, succeeded today in passing the controversial conspiracy bill in the senate with a five-pOint broadening amend ment.
 The vote was 18 to 16.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-18
The Weather

Showers Tonight, Wed. Morning, Winner
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Evening star., 1939-03-16
Baby Boy Born 4 Weeks
After Twin Brother
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press. - - ;,
JASPER, Ind, March 16.-Four
weeks to the day after the birth Of
William Joseph Scherle . twin
brother was born yesterday to Mrs.
Robert Scherle At her home here.
The new baby weighs 7 pounds.
and DR.. L. A. Salb said both the
mother and baby are doing well.
William Joseph at birth February
IS weighed 5 pounds.
The delayed birth Of the twin is
short of the A days which is the
longest case in the records Of the
American Medical Association.
Several days after the birth Of the
first twin Mrs. Scherle resumed her
Evening star., 1939-03-16

housework and had been caring for
her three other children, Mary
Catherine, II; Clara Q, and Ar
mold. s.. ,.s.
l,%< The mother is % years old. The
father. employed as 4 woodworker.
is 20.
Evening star., 1939-01-03

The authors will reply per-
sonally to readers who wish help
with social problems. Address
them in care of The Evening
Star, inclosing a 3-cent stamp.
(Copyright, 193So
Evening star., 1939-01-03

This charming design has the
classic, well-bred simplicity of line
that makes the shirtwaist dress
such a favorite with smart women.
Cleverly placed darts make it fit
with suave slimness at the waist
line. Action pleats, in the front
and back. give graceful animation
to the skirt. And in addition to
this beauty of line, the dress has
fresh, attractive details that give
1t distinction and newness-the
square double pockets. high-shoul-
dered sleeves and narrow, faring
Hnk cuffs.
In sheer wool. challis. fiat crepe
or tie silk, this will be a dress
Evening star., 1939-01-03

Answer:
/. Faith and respect once de-
stroyed can never be regained. When
you have found that your idol has
feet Of clay you never again believe
that 1t is pure gold. 1t is possible
for q woman to continue to love her
husband after he has deceived her,
but 1t Is never with the same love
she gave him before. What she gives
him Is pitying love for a poor, weak
creature who had not the strength
to resist temptation. and it has in it
neither respect nor faith. Only con-
tempt for him and little contempt
for herself that she could still care
for so poor thing.
q Children are secretive things
and nobody knows just what they
think OF their parents. Also, they sit
in hard judgments on their parents.
What boy would think of his phil
andering father would depend good
deal on how his mother treated his
father. have known cases in
which children sided with their err
ing fathers because they thought
that their mothers nagged too much
or were too quarrelsome, and they
didn't blame their fathers for leav-
ing them.
Evening star., 1939-01-03

The Body
Playing Imaginary
Games at Home
Good Exercise
BY PATRICIA LINDSAY.

If you haven't a spare dollar in
your pocketbook and yearn for
beauty, you are apt to envy the
screen stars who make fabulous SAL
aries and can afford to buy" just
about everything they want, includ-
ing a young and handsome hus-
band! But if the truth we're known,
you would be informed in no uncer-
tain terms by the stars themselves
that their good looks are kept intact
by the effort they make to keep
themselves beautiful.
Take, for instance, Ann Sheridan
who is a lazy beauty at heart and
simply loathes routine calestherics.
She finally baked at the exercises
prescribed for her and invented
some of her very own which are
movements taken from various
games.
Football is used to beautify her
legs Cor to preserve their beautyD
Ann, whose technique is quite pro-
fessional, kicks imaginary balls over
an invisible goal post q dozen times
with each foot. And sure kick It
is, too-swift and high!
Ann then turns to pitching, bat
ting and catching fancied baseball
The first two movements she claims
cultivates arm muscles, the third
strengthens her thighs when she
crouches quickly for the catch to
stop a home run!
Getting basket balls through q
very high loop and net, stretches her
entire body from tiptoes and finger
tips thus assuring her graceful
walking and other movements.
All these you can do at home in
your living room. And If you wish to
complete the relaxing and beauti-
flying routine you will not exclude
AIMS ice-skating make believe. She
goes about the room pretending she
is ice skating in long, graceful
strokes and this, she says, relaxes
her muscles marvelously.
Rowing takes care of her back
muscles, which are usually neglected,
but as she has a rowing machine
she actually gets the pull she needs
Swimming, of course, is the perfect
muscle stretcher and whenever Ann
can find an excuse to plunge into q
warm pool she does 50 and swins
until she feels 50 beautifully eased
that there is no need for a cup OF
hot milk at bedtime to assure peace
full hours of slumber!
If you like tennis or golf keep on
practicing them in your home during
the conf1ning months. For golf
Sims the waistline while tennis keeps
a gal nimble and her circulation just
rushing around!
Evening star., 1939-01-03

might build a lovely room about one
fine painted or carved piece, and at
small expense create around this
room furnished in modern repro
ductions which will acquire indi-
viduality with their association with
the important piece.
The Dynamic West
Comes East.
1t is now possible to purchase in
Washington another type Of painted
furniture which up to this time has
been seen only in shops on the West
Coast. Its design has been evolved
from the types of furniture made
by the Indians of the Southwest
under the tutelage of the Spanish
mission priests in the early Colonial
days of the West. Pine lumber came
out OF the forests, the designs came
from the memory of the padre"
who tried to reproduce the things
he had known at home (possibly to
ease the pains of homesickness).
The tools were few and simple, but
the instruction was exacting and
patient and from all of this was
evolved type of furniture that was
useful, sturdy, graceful and func-
tional. This modern version of the
mission type is based on those de-
signs and fits in very we'll with new
or antique early American types to
give just the necessary contrast and
color to make them both interesting.
The illustration shows this furni-
ture used in a room for children. It
has just the right note of in
formality and is designed to stand
continual use and hard knocks. The
double decker bed, which has been
pushed up in front Of the window
for the purpose Of the photograph,
is ideal In small room, as it frees
so much space for play. You will
probably have to work out sched-
ule of turns" as there is always .
scramble to be the one allowed to
sleep on the top deck. This room
would be equally attractive COM
bined with undecorated pine or
maple. Possibly a chest of plain
pine flanked by chairs of the deco
rated type or the painted bed on
one long wall with waxed pine work
tables at the head and foot, with the
painted desk across the room and
an overstuffed wing chair in the
corner. Many Of us will find this
mission type just the thing we
needed to give new up-to-date
appearance to the maple we are
rather tired Of, and offer a bright
decorative note around which to
build a more interesting room.
Evening star., 1939-01-03

you can simply live in-ideal for
business, shopping, general wear
Whether you choose a dark color
or one of the new high shades, use
crisp white collar and CUTS for ef-
fective contrast.
Barbara Bell pattern No. 1923
is designed for sizes "a, SO, 50, 10,
AZ, A and 46. With long sleeves
size 36 requires ~ yards Of 39-inch
material; with short sleeves, ~
yards; 5s yards of 39-inch material
for collar and cuffs.
Send IS cents for the Barbara
Bell Winter Fashion Pattern Book
Make yourself attractive, practical
and becoming clothes, selecting de-
signs from the Barbara Bell we'll
planned, easy-to-make patterns.
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Evening star., 1939-01-03
Headdress

PARIS R.-The circus horse in
spires the latest feathered headdress.
1t is the same two -tiered plume the
dappled gray wears between the
ears while the daring equestrienne
is leaping through the hoops. Rene
Rambaud, Paris coiffeur. shows a
slightly modified version in cyclamen
pink and says the ladies like 1t.
Evening star., 1939-01-03

croceed motifs interesting any other kind OF hand
work This swirl inches in diameter but when your bed
table completed will have
intriguing swrs The motif especially simple to make and to join
The pattern contains complete drec
ons also what material and how much will
need
To obtain this pattern send NO 1855 and ncose cents In
Address
work Editor Of The Evening
Evening star., 1939-01-03

VAAS 0AAAoSSAAs AAASJ AAAS w oAAoV oAA
personable girls before their critical
friends or family, just as girls like
to parade their conquests at parties,
athletic games and dances-espe-
cially when the. conquests are tall,
dark and handsome.
So, it's extra important for you
to make hit when you're of the
home reservation. A letter from a
girl who will soon go on her first
college weekend party asks for in
formation which may prove of value
to many Of you, sooner or later. She
writes:
This will be a new experience for
me. I'd like you to tell me what to
take, how to act and what is ex-
pected of me as a guest. I will
arrive early on a Friday evening and
remain until Sunday noon, staying
at sorority house. There will be a
big dance and an open house party
at one Of the fraternity houses near
the campus" ROBERTA.
First Of all be sure to take your
sense Of humor along. A good one
is almost necessity-smoothing
over the rough spots, If any, and
making the good times even more
fun.
Here Are the Right
Clothes to Take.
The choicest portions of your
wardrobe make the trip. too-sport
clothes for informal wear. a dinner
dress and an evening gown; your
incest night things for the sorority
house.
Pay your own fare if buying a
ticket Is necessary. Before you
leave be sure to write or wire when
you'll arrive, and where. This will
save your date" the misery OF
watching numerous wrong girls get
on trains and trolleys. with his
spirits sinking lower with the ar
rival Of each wrong number.
Don't be hard to entertain. Cheer
fully agree to all suggestions for
fun. If sightseeing is on the pro-
gram. you enjoy galloping about the
campus and looking at the pictures
OF the great men Of Upsadaisy U
If you're clearly expected to yell
yourself hoarse at a basket ball
game, you yell yourself hoarse.
AS your dates" visiting lady
you're supposed to make a hit. He
won't mind having it said of him
that he sure can pick 'em. But don't
lose sight Of the fact that it's his
party. that you're his guest. Con-
centrate on him, 4ot on his frater-
nifty brothers. Don't pack your
tomahawk with the gleeful intention
OF collecting scalps.
Devote your best brand of having
fun and being fun to making your
date" glad he invited you. You're
his girl for the week end. If he
realizes that he is the Most I'm.
portant Person to you he'll feel
amply repaid. You won't have to
worry about not receiving more in.
vitationS.
Your relations with the other
girls are casual, but friendly. Con-
form to the rules of the sorority
Evening star., 1939-01-03
Casserole Cleaning

To make it easier to wash cas-
seroles or baking dishes, butter the
sides and bottom Of the dish thor
oughly before adding the mixture to
be cooked. As soon as the food has
been eaten, soak the dish in warm
water for 10 minutes. You will be
delighted how easily 1t can be
washed
Evening star., 1939-01-03
Dorothy Dix Says
Wife Loses Respect for Husband
After Learning He Has Strayed

g. Whether woman deserves
credit for continuing to live with her
unfaithful husband for the sake of
her children depends on three things,
I think. First, on whether she is
able to provide for her children ade-
quately If she divorces their father.
II a woman has no money of her
own and no trade by which she can
support and educate her children,
think 1t is heroic in her to shut her
eyes to her husbands affairs with
other women and keep her home to-
gether for the sake Of her children,
4. All authorities agree that di-
vorce inflicts terrible wrong on
children and that it warps their
minds and characters.
5. should have to print on as
bestos paper my opinion Of the man
who leaves his wife and children to
run around with other women and
spends his money on them that his
family needs.
go Oh. yes. the philanderer is
virtually always cured after his
wandering feet get too tired and
gouty to chase women any more.
Then he always comes back to home
and mother.
Dear Miss Dix: have been mar
ried two months to q very fine man
who Is extremely nice In every way
but one. and that Is that he is
ashamed to face his friends with
me. You see. before I married him
I had an affair with q married man.
His friends know this and every
once in while it pops up without
any warning. want his friends to
be mine. but when they act 50
prudish toward me could any girl
stand it? BEWILDERED.
Answer-As we SOW. we reap. You
are paying the price of your sin and
folly and there is no escaping it.
Your consolation is that in time you
can pay your debt by right living
and win back your place In So
ciety. DOROTHY DIX.
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