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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
MayAower Camp

The retiring officers of the Royal Neighbors of America were guests of honor at a dinner held last evening at Harmon's grill. Mrs. Nora Doyle, district deputy of New Haven, New London, Fairfield and Litchfleld counties was among the guests of honor.
 Mrs. Jean Mclean, retiring or acle was presented with a gift by the district deputy. All other off, cers also received gifts with Mrs. Mclean making the presentations.
 During the evening a program of entertainment was enjoyed and Mrs. Helen Cuddy McGrath en- tertained with vocal solos accom- panied by Miss Catherine Connor. pianist.
 The retiring slate of officers in- cludes: Oracle, Mrs. Jean Mclean; vice-oracle, Mrs. Louise Rose; past oracle. Mrs. Mary Lynch; chancel- Tor, Mrs. Anna Mclean; inner sentinel, Mrs. Sara Lynch; outer sentinel, Mrs. Mary Coughlin; re- corder, Miss Margaret Doyle; re- ceiver, Margaret Cunningham; pi- anist, Catherine Connor; marshall, Mrs. Margaret Lonergan and managers. Mrs. Annie Greaney, Mrs. B. Mulcahy and Mrs. Bridget Dunne.
 Others present were: Mrs. Cath crime Calvin, Mrs. Catherine Greene, Mrs. Francis Kyauskas Mrs. Mary Martin. Miss Mary Martin, Mrs. Martha Moriarty, Mrs. Nora Walsh, Mrs. Nora Lynch, Miss Vivien Archambault, Mrs. Catherine McVerry. Mrs. Catherine Synott, Mrs. Dorothy Brennan, Mrs. Rose Lynch, Mrs. Helen McGrath, Mrs. Nora O'Don- nell. Mrs. Florence Karpelman, Mrs. Sophie Carroll. Mrs. Mary Kane, Mrs. Bridget Coyle, Miss Kathleen Calvin, Mrs. Mary Mur- phy, Miss Frances Hurban, Mrs. Mary Phelan, Mrs. Hattie Tracey, Mrs. Dorothy Doyle, Mrs. Gather inc Devereaux, Mrs. Anna Thorpe, Mrs. Margaret McGrath, Miss Molly Nolan, Mrs. Catherine Loy. Mrs. Catherine Marinan, Mrs. Ag- nes Holleran and Mrs. Della Mc- Avoy.
 Mrs. Helen Cuddy Mcdrath sang. Group singing and dancing were also on the program. Miss Catherine Connor was pianist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
Leaves Hospital

Mrs. Michael Exarhou, g, of 1406 North Main street, one of two women overcome by carbon mon- oxide gas Monday noon, was dis charged from St. Mary's hospital yesterday afternoon.
 Mrs. Nicholas Exarhou, her mother-in-law, was greatly inn proved last evening, and her name has been taken off the danger list, 1t was learned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
Skating---Butl

Mild weather of the last few days caused cessation of skating at the various public parks.
 But last night the temperature was well below freezing and to- day 1t remained chilly, with prom- isc by the weather prophets of snow tonight.
 So, the park department today announced that there is shating-- but only at Washington park.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13

suspended provided Pace pays his wife one-half of his salary for one year.
 The judge told the defendant, however, that when he "had had caught up with back pay ments," the court might see fit to reduce this ratio of separation al- lowance.
 The couple agreed that they could not live together, in answer to a query by Judge Mascolo. Probation Officer Emil Hummel reported on the financial stat of the case. Attorney Yale Matzkin appeared for the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13

tonight are the following: Joe Ken- ny, Edward Martin, O. Arthur Du- Bois, E. Lester Platt, Fred Poudin, Walter Painter, Martin J. Dunn, William Rooney, Fred Seidel, Harry Simpson, Louis Daddario, Robert Cosgriff, and Everet Cook.
 Count the membership and see what you get.
 It's Friday the Thirteenth and The Last Mans club of thirteen is holding session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
Bound Over

AIlegedly to have frequently beaten her 12 year old grand daughter with 8 shoe, Mrs. Mary Goux, 51, of 26 Lafayette street, was ordered held for superior court by Judge Edward Mascolo yesterday morning. Neighbors tes- tified about the child being mis- treated. The girl was placed in the custody of Miss Kathleen Crowley, probation officer, and Miss Cath erine Burns of the welfare depart ment and will be placed in . home when the usual formalities are completed. It was a case of many pathetic features.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
Break Fails

An attempted break at the res taurant of Chris Harmon, 452 Baldwin street, netted nothing for a marauder last night, or, early today.
 Patrolman Clarence Marsella reported that someone had broken the latch handle from a rear cel- lar door between 12:30 and 1:35 o'clock this morning.
 MT. Harmon was called and told police that apparently the thieves had been frightened away by the officer as nothing was mssing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
Market Declines Again
 Today At Trade Start
Utility Stocks Were Weak -Chrysler Was Away Off;
 Steels Down; Aviation Issues Better Than Others.

"A 3-4 ofs l 1-2; U. s. Steel 2,50O at 6S off 1 1-8; Bethlehem Steel 72 off l 3-8; American Smelling 47 off 1 IA; U. s. Rubber, 1,500 at A off l; International Nickel 52 IA off 1, and Kennecott 38 Ia off 7-8.
 Aviation shares held better than the others, aided by analyses show ing the industry would be carried N record production by government orders if Congress accepts the Pres ident's armament recommendations Douglas Aircraft opened at 69 IA up 1-8,
 Railroad issues were down frac. tionally. Oils were steady. Small losses were noted in electrical equipments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
BODENWEIN FUNERAL

New London, Conn, Jan. 13--(UP) Funeral services will be held Sat- urday for Theodore Bodenwein, pulp fisher of the New London Day, who died yesterday after long illness.
 A delegation of publishers repre- senting the associated dailies of Con- necticut will attend the funeral. Among those expected to be present are Elmer Buhhell, Middletown Press; Johnstone Vance, New Brit ain Herald and James L. McGovern, Bridgeport Times-Star.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
Davenport Auxiliary

Davenport Auxiliary, United Spanish War Veterans, at a meet ing in the armory last night, ac- cepted an invitation to attend the installation exercises of the Sons of Union Veterans which will take place in the arm0ry tonight.
 Katherine Williams was ap- pointed chairman of the essay committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
5O9o of Pay!

Vito Pace, 30, of 10 Spencer ave- nue, appeared before Judge Ed. ward Mascolo today in city court on q charge of non-support. On testimony of his wife, mother of two children, the judge sentenced him to six months h jail which is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
Scout Council Plans
 Annual Elton Dinner
Dr. Lorne Barclay, National Camping Director, to
 Speak Here Wednesday Night

Dr. Lorne w. Barclay, National Director of Camping and Activities of the Boy Scouts of America. will be the principal speaker at the an- nual dinner meeting of the council Wednesday evening, January IS, at the Hotel Elton.
 pr. Barclay has been identified
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
Spotlighting Brass City News
Settlement

After being partially heard by Judge Miles F .McNif in common pleas court yesterday, the $2,500 civil action of Mary Pelosi of this city against the city of Water bury was withdrawn and reported settled. The litigation was based on the plaintiffs claim of injuries sustained in a fall on defective sidewalk on Cherry street, July 29, 1887. Summa & Summa were counsel for the plaintiff and As- sistant Corporation Counsel Tim othy s. Sullivan appeared for the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
Will Filed

The will of Antonio Marciano was admitted today by Judge Pat rick Healey in the probate court. The testator, who died November l, left all of the estate to his wife, Raffaele Salerno Marciano.
 A son, Michael Marciano, was named executor without bond,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
Judgment

Judge Frank P. McEvoy in su- perior court today granted the fol- lowing foreclosure judgment:
 Waterbury Savings bank against Daniel J. McGrath and others, debt, $4,997.60, law day, third Tuesday of June, 1899.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
BY ELMER 0. WALZER

Limited Press Financial EdASOrD
 New York, January 13. - (UP) = Stocks declined at moderately active opening today. Bonds eased. January cotton gained point but other positions had losses ranging to points.
 < Chrysler opened 1000 shares at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
Garage Fire

Fire in the garage of Erwin Pathway, IT West Clay street, caused slight damage this morn- ing. Engines 2, 3, 4 and 10 re- sponded to the alarm and were out II minutes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
INVALID RESCUED

Hartford. Conn.,, Jan. 13-CUP)-- Mrs. Constance Potter. Fl. an inva- lid was rescued and 24 others fled their homes today when fire broke out in tavern on the ground floor of a three-story tenement house.
 Bremen removed Mrs. Potter on a stretcher and confined the flames to the rear of the tavern.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13

course there was just cause and then only after IS per cent of the popular vote had signed the peti- ton and after 1t had been passed on by a judge of the superior
 The judgeships are still up in Che air boys. can name twenty one lawyers who have approached me on the matter.
 And so until Wednesday even- ing ..... So long nowl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13

J. Francis Smith, chairman of the Democratic state central com mittee Is attending the legisla- turc rather regularly these days, . true indication that he is wor- ried less the boys jump the traces again. Incidentally, Fran here is . tip for you hear that two other senators are rather burned up with the leaders of the Democratic organization :. I would check this if I were you.
 Atty. William Wertheimer has plenty on the ball when it comes to state politics He was the first who advocated a state audit for every city and town in the state. Now he has another plan and a good one. It deals with a referendum which would cause .A.e removal of an elected official and making 1t possible for another election to be held. Providing of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18
Strikers Use Guns But Flee When Militia Returns Their Fire
NO ONE HURT IN
 EXCHANGE OF SHOTS
Bullets of Strikers Land Near Troops = Latter
 Shot Into Tree Tops
BY WILLIAM H. LAWRENCE United Press Staff Correspondent

BY WILLIAM H. LAWRENCE
 United Press Staff Correspondent
 Harlan, Ky, May 18. - (UP) - National Guardsmen and United Mine Workers pickets exchanged about 50 shots today near the mine tipple of the High Splint Coal Company, Totz, Ky. No in- jurieS occurred on either side. The exchange occurred about two hours after most of liar land County had been plunged into darkness by failure of main power line between Harlan and Lynch, Ky.
 The report of the firing - First serious violence to mark the unions effort to force Harlan County oper- ators to sign a union shop contract for operations of the regions coal mines - was given by Captain Ver- non Sanders, in charge of the Ma tional Guard forces stationed at the High Splint Mine.
 Sanders said about 25 men sud- denly appeared over 8 hill near the mine tipple. A detachment of four state militiamen was stationed at the poit and ordered the men to halt. Tickets Open Fire Instead, the Guardsmen reported, the men shouted:
 were going to close down this mine"
 "At about the same moment" Sanders said, "the pickets opened fire. Bullets started spattering around the Guardsmen. The Guards were instructed to return the fire with their rifles, aiming over the heads of the advancing men. When the Guards opened fire. the pickets quickly scrambled back up the hil land disappeared" Sanders said that no arrests were made. None of the Guardsmen were wounded and no injuries were apparent among the attacking force. About 25 shots were fired on each side, Sanders said.
 A squad of militia inspected the place from which the shots were fired. s anders said they found dis charged cartridges which had been (Continued on Page 5
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18
Title Conferred on Our Lady of Lourdes Pastor
 at Bishops Request
LETTER OF BISHOP
 ARRIVED TODAY
Monsignor=Elect Is Now on Extended Visit to
 Homeland in Italy

Rev. Joseph valdambrini, pastor of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, has been elevated to the rank of Do- mestic Prelate with the title Right Reverend Monsignor by the Holy Father, Pope Plus XII, at the request of Most Rev. Maurice F.. McAuliffe, Bishop of Hartford. Father Valdambrini at present is enjoying his second trip in a few years to his homeland in Italy. He left this city for Italy April 29 and is not expected back until some time in September. He will celebrate the 40th anniversary of his ordination to the Catholic priesthood on Trinity Sunday, only a few weeks away, in Rome, Italy. The appointment of Father Val danbrini to this high position is believed to be the first where an Italian priest of the Hartford Dio- cese has been singularly honored. Hoyever, there has been other priests, but not of Italian extraction, who have been made monsignors.
 Bishop McAuliffe's Letter ~v-.~- Bishop McAullffe's letter to Father Valdambrini which was re- ceived at the rectory this morning follows.
 Episcopal Residence,
 140 Pennington Avenue.
 Hartford, Conn, May IT, 1899. My Dear Father valdambrini; I am pleased to inform you that the Holy Father, at my request, has elevated you to the rank of De- mestic Prelate with the title Right Reverend Monsignor. The appoint ment Is being announced in the Catholic Transcript this week. In congratulating you I wish to express the hope that you may be granted many more years in the Sacred Ministry as fruitful and successful as those which have gone by.
 With expressions of good wishes, l am,
 Sincerely Yours In Christ,
 MAURICE F. McAULIFFE,
 Bishop of Hartford.
 Born In Rome
 Father Valdambrini was born in
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18
City Charter To Have
 Sweeping Alterations
Cities and BorOughs Committee Has Given Approval; Will Become Effective If City Manager
 Charter Is Not Adopted

cials to take office on the second Monday of October. 4. Granting the controller power to appoint 8 temporary deputy con- troller.
 s. Allowing the board of alder men to override 8 veto by the mayor by a majority vote.
 6. Eliminating one of the three city court prosecutors.
 2. Abolition of the surplus re- source sinking fund.
 8. Provision for earlier prepara- ton of the city budget. 9. Changing the name of the board of relief to the board of tax review.
 Many Other Changes
 The bill includes a number of other changes. but full copies of the measure were not available today The charter amendments. fl passed by the house and senate. will become effective either if the cts manager referendum bill is defeated in the senate here. or if the city
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18
Purdie Received Sum of $13,960.60 From City
 in Three Years Time ATTORNEY CASSIDY IN
 SCRAP WITH ALCORN Again Hints at Mistrial as Judge Inglis Allows !,
 Testimony to Stand
BY JOSEPH P. DONAHUE Democrat Staff RepOrter)

City money paid to Detec- tive John G. Purdie of New York, a defendant in the Waterbury conspiracy trial, was deposited in the Water. bury Trust Company in an account labeled, Carl D. Olsen-special" during 1887, States Accountant Warren M. Brown testified today.
 Purdie, termed official snooper for Mayor Frank Hayes and Daniel J. Leary by an extraordinary grand jury, received $13,960.60 from the city during the three years, 1935-36 and 37, Brown said.
 Olsen, also defendant, and for- mer vice-president and treasurer of the Waterbury Trust company, ''is the man who figured in the trans actions" between the city and the Connecticut Supply company, Special Prosecutor Hugh M. Alcorn charged today. The Connecticut Supply company was a dummy corporation organized with the late Francis Fruin as president, as a vehicle of defraudipg the city, Alcorn has charged previously.
 Hes challenging me to make . motion for mistrial," shouted Att torney John H. Cassidy, counsel for Olsen this morning. as Alcorn told the court and jury that Olsen 4fig- ured in the transactions" of the city and the Connecticut Supply CO
 Atty. CassIdy's Protest
 Cassidy had argued that testi- mony of Brown relative to the Con- necticut Supply company's receipt of funds from the city of Waterbury was not admissible. We cannot meet tive cannot contradict it. he said, Francis Fruin is dead"
 But Olsen is here and Olsen is living and Olsen is the man who figured in the transactions" cried Alcorn, bringing about a renewal of threats made yesterday by Cassidy that there would be a motion for mistrial unless the states attorney ceased to make unfair statements in the presence of the jury"
 Judge Inglis allowed the statement to stand. however, and overruled the objections of the defense lawyer.
 Final Phase of Examination
 Browns testimony today, involving the Connecticut Supply company. Carl D. Olsen and John G. Purdie, is apparently the final phase of what is to be his examination by the state. It is believed that he
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18
'BORCIA' OF MASS
 MURDERS CAUGHT
G-Men Arrest Mrs. Rose Carina, Kiss of Death
 Widow" in New York
BY ALLEN MARTIN United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Philadelphia. May 1s-(UP)-The suspected "Borgia" of Philadelphia s mass murder merchandising cor poration was arrested by G-men in New York today as authorities went before the May grand jury and ask ed the indictment of 12 defendants in the widespread and fantastic plot to kill fo insurance.
 The arrest of Mrs. Rose Carina, the widow with the kiss of death" was announced by J. Edgar Hoover, director of the federal bureau of investigation, in Washington. She is wanted particularly for question ing in connection with the myster- ious deaths of two of her husbands, both of whom were heavily insured. She also will be questioned in con- nection with some of the other 100 murders charged against the syndi- cate.
 Mrs. Carina, whose capture came less than A hours after a warrant for her arrest was given to G-men, served as a secretary" to Morris (Louis the Rabbi Bolber, alleged director of the South Philadelphia branch of the merchants of death.
 An autopsy on the body of one of her common-law husbands, Pietro Stea, revealed traces of poison-be- lieved to be antimony and perhaps hemlock, according to chemists.
 Several Indicted
 As Mrs. Carinas arrest was an- nounced. five bills of indictment
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18
Special to The Democrat)

State Capitol, Hartford, May 18- Sweeping changes in the Waterbury City Charter, to be effective if the city manager charter is not adopted, have been approved by the cities and boroughs committee of the general assembly. The changes are included in all-inclusive bill, which the com mittee will report favorably. The lengthy measure includes bills sub- mitted individually by several legis- lators. but. principally comprises legislation offered by Senator George T. Culhane. of Waterbury. Favorable action on the bill Is expected in the senate and house.
 Scme of Hlghlights
 Following are some of the high lights among the proposed charter changes: rlrs
 1. Creation of the post of budget director. with q salary of s6,oO0 a year.
 2. Creation of a city department of purchases, headed by director of purchases ct an rnapecified salary. g. Provision for elected city ofn-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18
DENTAL SCHOOL
 WILL NOT CLOSE

Cambridge, Mass, May 18.-(UP) Dean Leroy M. s. Miner today de- nied a published report that the 72- year-old Harvard dental school twill cease to exist as such" next month.
 "Plans for a new type of course il dentistry @ Harvard Dental school have been studied, but are still under consideration and have not yet been approved" he said.
 "The Harvard Dental school will not be abolished. That's all the positive information that is now available"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18
ROYAL TRAIN HAS
 BEGUN ITS TOUR
Speeding Toward Montreal to Meet Another Welcome
 Like at Quebec
By WEBB MILLER
United Press Staff Correspondent

Limited Press Stan COrreSpOndent)
 Aboard Royal Pilot Train, enroute to Montreal, May 18- CUP)-A streamlined, rolling palace" of blue and silver steel carried King George and Queen Elizabeth westward to- day toward Montreal where subjects of the crown were paying as high as $50 a seat in reviewing stands for a glimpse of the first British monarchs to visit Canada.
 The King and queen boarded 8 special train at Quebec at 9:35 a. m. EDT, on the second phase of 8 journey that will take them twice across the largest of the British dominions and then into the United States. They will reach Montreal, bef1aged city in carnival mood, at 2:l5 p. m. EDT.
 Every precaution known to vet eran railroad men had been taken for the comfort and safety of the royal visitors. A pilot train ran 30 minutes ahead of the royal stream liner to see that the tracks were clear; the king and queen could rest in upholstered furniture: and flick of a switch would put into operation an air conditioning unit.
 "A Crowded Hours
 Quebec was host to the king and queen for almost "A crowded hours, during which their majesties went through steady round of formal receptions, luncheons and dinners. Today 10000 persons gathered around the station to see the king and queen of on their trip.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18
Pope Plus Takes Possession Of Mother And Head Of All Churches" In Rome

as he entered St. Johns. by the di- rector of the museum and memebers of the Roman aristocracy. AS the Pope entered the basilica, the huge crowd in the square applauded.
 Alone of those in the congrega- ton in the basilica. the Pope's rela- tives, Knights of the Order of Mall ta, members of the Roman aristocc- racy and members of the diplomatic corps were seated. The others re- mained standing during the solemn ceremony.
 At the close of the ceremonies, the Pope imparted benediction to the city and the world" from the bal cony of st. John Lateran. The bcne- diction was broadcast throughout the world. Thousands who janimcd the square cheered long after the henedicti0n.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18
Jewish People Foresee End of Their | Homeland
Riots, Fasts Strikes, Incendiarisn, Sabotage Follow Orders of British Government on Palestine;
 Heavy Troop Endorsements
BY JACOB SIMON Limited Press Staff CorrespOndent)


 Jerusalem, May 18 - (UP) - Riots, strikes, lasts, incendiarism and sabotage brought police and British troops into action today as Jews, foreseeing the doom of their hopes for a homeland, showed bit- ter anger at British proposals for Palestine's future. Explosive ten- sion obtained at Tel-Aviv. Heavy troop achievements were sent there from Sarafand after rioting in which 12 Jews, including a Jewish police man, were wounded in a clash with British troops. A strict curfew was imposed.
 Government offices at Tel-Aviv burned by incendiaries who stormed them and disarmed guards.
 Police charged into demonstrators, their clubs swinging, and fired into the air to disperse them.
 Government immigration quarters here were burned by incendiaries who wounded and bound Jewish supernumerary police guards and threw incendiary bombs into offi- ces. Archives and passport records of 20 years, which determined the legal status of Jewish immigrants, were burned.
 Cut Radio Wires
 The program of the big Palestine Broadcasting Station was inter- rupted late last night as it was broadcasting the text of the off, cial White Paper in which the British government announced its (Nov,fin,,ad nfo papn RI
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18
TWENTY COTTAGES,
 HOTEL BURNED

Burlington. Vt, May 18.-(UP)- Twenty cottages, including the sum- mer home of the late John Gari- baldie Sargent, former US. attorney general, and 6 50-room frame hotel were in ruins today after a $100,000 fire that swept Queen City Park on Lake Champlain.
 The fire, ignited by flaming brush, also destroyed a store and menaced 200 other summer homes. Some 150 regular army men from Fort Ethan Allen aided Burlington and Winooski firemen in controlling the fire. There were no casualties.