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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-12

through the veil of mist, colored the sky. While you and I stand here, Crossie, anything may be happening and probably is."
 He began pacing the floor again, putting furiously on his pipe.
 God, man, you stand there like a stick!" He stopped abruptly in front of Crossie. we've got to act and act quick"
 Crossie, unmoved, looked amia- ply back at his temperamental chief.
 There are several courses to pursue in this story" he said calmly. T think the best ap- proach lies through your society department. Where is Mary Frank lin?"
 The phone buzzed on Toms desk. "This is Mary Franklin calling from Rhinelander 4-7254," came Mary's agitated voice before Tom could say Hello" "A man named Nick Hart has just come into this apartment. Send the po- lice-' Her voice stopped sud- denly, terminated by a shriek. Ladd heard the receiver crash to the floor.
 (TO Be COntinued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-12
No More Suffering From Gas
 Bloating Or Sour Stomach

Waterbury matron feels like brand new person after vendol relieved constipation, which caused many troubles. Enjoys good appetite and steady nerves.
 The popularity of Vendol con- tinues to grow. It's like throwing a stone in pool of water, the waves keep growing wider and wider. Every day, delighted men and women liv- ing right here in town. tell of the amazing relief Vendol gives, and just recently Mrs. Vivian Ianniello of 29 Irion St., Waterbury, spoke in the highest praise of this grand compound of Natures Roots and Herbs mixed with mild Alkalines, as follows:
 q was a victim of constipation which was the cause of no end of other troubles. Why, couldn't eat a meal without suffering later from sour stomach. gas, bloating, short ness of breath, acid risings and a feeling like there was lump in my throat. denied myself first one thing then another because. knew 1t would disagree with my stomach.
 Nearly every day was started of by awakening with a headache, that tired out. draggy feeling, as though I had hardly been to sleep. Some times I felt dizzy and achy, tongue was coated and had vile taste in uy mouth.
 "Vendol was praised so highly for these troubles, l got some, also box Of the little Vendol laxative tablets, and quickly discovered that all the praise given it was well de- served.
 T never had any medicine give such natural, complete. easy bowel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-12

action, and now there is no more indigestion, gas, sour stomach, bloat- ing or choking feeling. enjoy rest ful sleep and awaken with a clear head, free of that dizzy feeling and brassy taste in my mouth.
 I'm thankful for finding such a splendid medicine as Vendoi, and hope many people now suffering like I used to, will give it a chance to help them, too"
 Don't put of q single day giving this great compound of Natures Roots and Herbs with Alkallnes . trial It Is sold and highly reeom- mcnded here by ApothecarIes Hall O.. 6 Bank s.. and by the foIl0w- ing druggists in nearby towns; Tine Hpooner Drug O.. OakvIIIe; Nauga- tuck Drug G., and Donuyans < Pharmacy lu Naugafuck, Lennon Pharmacy in Thomasion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-12
COCOA KID AND
 KAPLAN TONIGHT

Boston, May 12.-(UP)-Louis Cocoa Kid) Hardwick, veteran Hartford, Conn.,, negro welterweight, meets Mike Kaplan, 21-year-old Boston youth in a 10-round main bout here tonight.
 In an eight-round semi-final, Henry Chmielewski, hard-hitting Polish middleweight who is unde- feated in 13 bouts since turning pro last June, was favored to score his ninth knockout at the expense of Jimmy O'Boyne of Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-12

Come in, Crossie,' he called, as Padraic Croswell, the city editor, looked inquiringly through the door. T want to talk to you about Janice French"
 Crossie was thin with a long, sal low face, prominent nose, large and bony, and great shaggy, sandy eye brows. When he first appeared in the editorial rooms of the Gazette 15 years before, it had been rumored that he was an Irish radical. There were few in the office even now who remembered his coming, but they knew that he did speak Gaelic and that he had an amazing knowledge of the stars. Aside from this he had proved himself a good newspaper man, which was all that really mattered.
 Janice is still missing" said Crossie briefly, draping his lanky form over the edge of Toms desk.
 That's why I want to talk to you. A grand story here if we can get at the bottom of it. Where's that office boy with those clips?"
 Pete ducked in, dropped an en- velope marked, Janice French" OH the desk and sidled out. He'd worked on the Gazette long enough to know when to steer clear of the boss.
 Now here's society girl who's fallen for a killer" continued Tom. forgetting, in his frenzy over the story, the sarcastic remark he was about to fling at Pete. She's easy to look at. She's rich and she's out for thrills. A natural for guy like Martin. Big money to him. But how are we going to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-12
CHAPTER III

The sleet whipped by a strong wind shrouded Lower New York. Empty office buildings loomed like gigantic cmbsones in the haiduk of early night their backness the New York Morning Gazette An occasional late worker hurried toward the building his head bent low to save himself from the sharp pcke of the see as it blew in his face. Otherwise the streets were deserted --
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-12
CAST OF CHARACTERS MARY FRANKLIN society educator. DUKE MARTIN - suave night club gang ster. JANICE FRENCH - society deb JIM SHIRLEY-playboy.

Yesterday: Mary Franklin, society editor, drops in at Dukes party, asks where Janice French is. He denies knowing Mary phones her office and as she calls Duke puts in a call too, but there is no answer.
Evening star., 1939-02-28
Straughan Case
Is DeeIared Murder

States Attorney H. Winship
Wheatley, jr., said today he is "con-
vinced" that Andrew w. Straughan.
36-year-old Capital Transfer bus
driver who was found dead near
Berwyn, Md, Thursday, was mur-
dered.
Il have definitely discovered also
that Mr.. Straughn had been play
ing the numbers" Mr.. Wheatley said
today. He added he had not been
able to verify suspicious Mr..
Straughan had recently won large
sum.
The Prince Georges County ofi-
cial said that an arrest could be ex-
pected soon, but that he did not
want to make the arrest until his
case is complete. Several phases of
the investigation are still under way
he said.
Mr.. Straughan was found early
Thursday morning on the bank
OF Paint Branch, about 20 feet
from the Baltimore boulevard near
Berwyn, his skull crushed. He died
early Friday at Casualty Hospital
without regaining consciousness. He
lived at BOG West Madison avenue,
Hyattsville, Md.
Three men, described as old
friends of Mr.. Straughan, who,
police said, had been drinking with
him early Wednesday night, and
three others, including the pro-
prietor of a Berwyn tavern, are
being questioned in connection with
the killing.
Evening star., 1939-02-28
C.. Melvin Sharpe Succeeds
Quinn on School Board
Power Company
Official Named
By yCourt

The justices of District Court to-
day appointed C. Melvin Sharpe, ex-
ecutive assistant of the Potomac
Electric Power Co., as a member of
the Board of Education to fill the
unexpired term of Attorney Henry
I. Quinn, who resigned recently to
fight a threatened shake-up in the
educational system because of the
Griffenhagen report.
Mr.. Sharpe is to serve from March
l to June 30.
Reached at his Office in the Poto-
mac Electric Power Co. Building.
Mr.. Sharpe told reporters he had
received word of his appointment in
a telephone conversation few min
utes earlier
Naturally, I feel it is a great op-
portunity to serve Washington" he
said.
I've always been interested in
school work and in the maintenance
of the Districts public school sys-
tenn, and I certainly will put forth
every effort to do whatever Is
asked of me-"
Asked to comment on the recon-
mendations contained in the Griff-
enhagen reorganization report with
reference to the Board of Educa-
Evening star., 1939-02-28
War Admiral Sick,
Likely Out Of Race
Special Dispatch to The Star,

H1ALEAH PARK, Fla, February
28.-War Admiral, owned by Samuel
D. Riddle of Glen Riddle, Pa, was
taken down with a 103 fever this
afternoon, and will in all likelihood be
unable to run in the $50, 1000 Widener
Cup, Saturdays mile and one
quarter classic.
The sturdy son of Man O. War
didn't act like himself this after
noon. Trainer George Conway had
veterinarian examine the early
favorite for the closing feature of
the Miami Jockey Clubs winter
meeting. The vet, after careful
check-up informed Conway that
War Admiral was suffering with a
103 fever.
Conway was stunned, as he had
his heart set on winning the Wild
ener and bringing the valuable gold
trophy. which goes with the race,
back to Mrs. Riddle, who is i'll at
her Pennsylvania home.
If the fever subsidies during the
night, Conway will make an effort
to breeze War Admiral tomorrow. If
unable to do so, Conway will pub
licly announce War Admiral's with
drawal from the Widener.
War Admirals illness leaves
Stagehand, trained by Earl Sande,
1-to-2 favorite for Saturdays
race.
Evening star., 1939-02-28
Colder Weather Due
To Follow Rain

The rain and fog that made sloppy
going for work bound crowds this
morning should give way tomorrow
to fair skies and colder weather.
The forecast called for partly
cloudy weather tonight, with q low
of about 40 degrees; tomorrow fair
and colder"
A downpour which began. here
about daylight had accounted for a
third of an inch Of precipitation in
q few hours.
Meanwhile, the Southwestern
wheat belt was digging out Of one Of
the winters heaviest SHOWS. Yes
terday the storm derailed trains in
Texas and New Mexico and stalled
city trafic In several neighboring
States, the Associated Press re-
ported.
Evening star., 1939-02-28
loya|ist Diplomats
Keep Posts Here
Despite Crisis
Won't Surrender Until
Government Gives In,'
Says Dr.. Lecuonu
BY BLAIR BOLLES.

The loyalist diplomats at the
Spanish Embassy here declined to-
day to depart from their posts in
despair over the resignation of
their President. Azana, and the
French and British recognition ac-
corded the regime of their govern
ment's enemy. General Franco.
Franco has branded these diplo-
mats, including Ambassador de los
Rios, traitors, and at the arrival of
the time when they have to leave
the embassy they will be men with
out country.
Until the government gives in,
we don't surrender" DR.. Pedro Le-
cuona. the minister counsellor at
the embassy, said today In an in
terview.
Dr.. Lecuona regards Premier
Negrin's retention of his post as
evidence Of the Loyalist govern
ment's continued existence. He was
pale and tense and tired looking
when he talked, and the Ambassa-
dor, who spent sleepless night of
worry, left instructions that he
wished neither to see nor to talk
with newspapermen. He stayed
with his wife and daughter in the
embassy, away from the chancery.
Hull Studying Case.
United States recognition of the
Franco government would mean of
course, the immediate dispersal Of
the Loyalist representatives from
the Embassy. But there has been
no official Identification from the
State Department Of what action
this country will take. Secretary
Hull says he is studying all phases
of the situation. Certain sources in
position of authority hear that
recognition of Franco will be long
in coming.
DR.. Lecuona said the credit re-
sources of the Embassy have not
been questioned by American banks.
However, the Embassy has had no
direct word from the Loyalist area
for several days, and DR.. Los Rios
has received no instructions from
his government. The most recent
communication the Ambassador had
with Europe was a message yester-
day from London informing him of
Evening star., 1939-02-28
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MADRID, Feb. 28-Premier Juan
Negrin of Republican Spain sum-
moned his cabinet today for most
important conference in an Eastern
Spanish village. the name of which
was undisclosed.
Madrid's besieged population, in
cluding four cabinet members, re-
manned uninformed, meanwhile, of
the recognition the British and
French governments accorded yes
terday to the regime Of National
ist Generalissimo Francisco Franco.
They were still in the dark also
regarding Manuel Azanas resigna-
ton, announced in France today,
as President of Republican Spain.
The cabinet call came after
lengthy conferences on the entire
Republican situation earlier today,
when, it was reported, the ministers
reached no decision regarding the
pressing problems before them, in
Guiding possible surrender to Franco
or continuance of the 31-month-old
civil war.
Madrid morning newspapers failed
to mention details of the legitimate
Spanish government.
The ministers in Madrid this
morning were Antonio Velao, minis
ter of public works; Segundo Blanco
Gonzalez, public instruction and
sanitation; Tomas Bilbao Hospitalet,
without portfolio, and Bernardo
Giner de los Rios, communications.
Negrin and Foreign Minister Julio
Alvarez del Vayo were in Valencia
early today. Others, including Home
Affairs Minister Pauline Gomez Saiz
Justice Minister Ramon Gonzalez
Pena and Minister of Labor Jose
Regas Moix left for Eastern Spain.
Francisco Mendez, treasury minis
ter, was in France.
Velao said that I'VE will not know
(See SPAIN, Page A-4)
Evening star., 1939-02-28
War Games Over,
Roosevelt Meets
With AdmirdIs
President Is Due Back
Saturday. to Address
Congress, Session
BY the Associated Press.

MIAMI, Fla, Feb. 28.-America's
unprecedented war games in the
South Atlantic were a matter of his
tory today, and President Roosevelt
and the Navy's leading admirals met
of Southeastern Puerto Rico to dis
cuss whether they proved the feet
could withstand foreign attack in
the West indies area.
The cruiser Houston. the Presi-
dents flagship, reported to White
House Offices here late last night
that the annual maneuvers-testing
the continental defenses-were Off
cially terminated at pm. yesterday
after general fleet engagement"
which began at daylight.
In the afternoon the approximate
ly 140 surface and undersea craft
comprising both defending and at
tacking armadas, steamed for the
little American island of Culebra,
between Puerto Rico and St
Thomas, Virgin Islands, and
anchored for the night.
Conference Slated.
This morning, the message said,
the President was to confer with
Admiral c. c. Bloch of the battle
ship Pennsylvania, chief umpire of
the games; Admiral E. c. Kalbfus,
commanding the white" invaders,
and Vice Admiral Adolphus An
drews, whose BLACK" fleet defenders
met the onrushing attack somewhere
north and east of Puerto Rico.
After discussing the lessons of the
mimic warfare he planned to re-
ceive the other flag officers on board
the Houston, work on some mail,
then start the approximately 1900
mile journey back to the South
Atlantic Coast.
1T now seems likely the Presi-
dent will disembark in Charleston,
S. c., on Friday said the message
from Capt. Daniel c. Callaghan,
presidential naval aide. He en-
barked at Key West, Fla, February
18 and is due in Washington Sat-
urday morning to address a joint
session of Congress at noon COM
memorating the 15Oth anniversary
of the meeting of the First Amer
lean Congress under the Constitu-
ton.
Fleets Anchor off CuIebra.
"A general fleet engagement be-
gan at daylight Monday and was
conducted by all units of the two
fleets until l pm.." said last nights
climactic communique.
"The chief umpire, Admiral Bloch,
in the U. S. S. Pennsylvania, at
that time officially terminated the
tactical exercises, thereby also end
ing fleet problem 20, which COM
menced over a week ago.
This afternoon all ships of both
fleets steamed to Culebra Island,
which lies between Puerto Rico and
st. Thomas, and anchored for the
night, the Pennsylvania lying close
to the Houston, President Roose-
velt's flagship.
During the engagement this
morning the wind was fresh and the
sea decidedly choppy, and the ships
and planes deserve credit for the
excellent handling of the many
types of offensive and defensive tao
tics which were emphasized"
Evening star., 1939-02-28
BoIIou Begins School Program
In Music Appreciation Drive
Acts to Assure
Active Cooperation
Among Students

Pursuing course authorized by
the Board of Education when it
unanimously indorsed The Stars
Music Appreciation Campaign re-
Gently, DR.. Frank w. Ballou, super
intendent of the public schools of
the District, took steps today to in
sure active cooperation by school
officers, teachers and pupils in the
program, under which The Star is
making available recordings Of 10
symphonic masterpieces.
In letter directed to the prin-
cipals, music teachers and others
in the public school system, the SUI
perintendent recommended, "in view
Of the cultural value Of this pro-
gram" that officers and teachers CO.
operate in the campaign by an
nouncing the purposes and advan-
(see MUSIC, Page A-3)
Evening star., 1939-02-28
Opening Game
Tickets Will Go on
Sale onorroW

Tickets for the opening base
ball game of the season, to be
played at Griffith Stadium Mon
day, April IT, between the
Yankees and Nationals, will go
on sale at 9 am. tomorrow at
the ball park, it was announced
today.
Reservations already made
can be called for, or the tickets
will be mailed on receipt of
checks or money orders. For
this game all seats are reserved
and the prices are: Bleachers,
SIS cents: right field pavilion, 80
cents; grandstand, sl.10, and
boxes. $l.65.
Evening star., 1939-02-28
New Retirement
Bi||Approvedby
Senate Group
Only Minor Change
Over Measure
Passed Last Year
BY ], A, O'LEARY.

The Senate Civil Service Commit
tee today voted favorable report
on the Nicely bill to liberalize the
Government employees retirement
law. 1t also created subcommittee
to hold hearings on other subjects,
including pay increases in the lower
brackets of the Classification Act.
Only one minor change was made
In the new retirement plan from
the form in which it passed the
Senate last year. 1t failed to receive
House action at the time and had
to be reintroduced in January.
The committee, presided over by
Chairman Bulow, also set up a sub
committee to consider bill to re-
quire all states to establish merit
systems for appointment of employees
carrying out programs paid in whole
or in part from Federal grants,
such as Social Security and High
way improvements.
Features of Bill.
Essential features Of the new
retirement plan are:
Reduces the age limits at which
employees with 80 years of service
may exercise the option of retiring,
to ga, 60 and SO for the respective
groups into which Government
workers are classified according to
the nature of their work. The pres
ent optional age limits are 60, 63
and so years.
Would allow three one-year extern
sions beyond the retirement age,
when desired by the employe and
approved by the Civil Service Com
mission. The President could au-
thorize further extensions when he
finds the public service requires en-
ployes with special knowledge.
Authorizes joint survivorship
plan under which the widow of a
deceased employe would continue to
receive an annuity.
Increases the employe contribution
from 3lz to per cent of salary, and
gives employees the option of pay
ing in additional amounts of from
l to 10 per cent If they wish to pur-
chase a higher annuity. Such de-
posits would draw per cent inter-
est. compounded annually.
Disability Provision.
Provides that employees retired
for disability be kept on the retire.
ment rolls for II months after COM
plete recovery while they are seek
ing reinstatement to the service. At
present only 90-day period is al
lowed.
An employe involuntarily sepa-
rated from the service before re.
tirement would get back all Of his
salary contributions with 4 per cent
interest, but If he leaves voluntarily
the per cent would apply only to
past contributions, with 3 per cent
interest on future contributions.
The only change made by the
committee today was to require that
employees who elect to buy larger
annuities must make these addi-
tlonal payments in multiples of $25.
The committee also ordered a ia
vorable report on the bill recon-
mended by the Civil Service Com
mission to authorize award of medals
to Government employees who render
distinguished service.
Senator Bulow will announce SUBJ
committees within a few days. On
the pay question there are several
bills to establish the minimum wage
for full-time employment, either at
81 200 or 1,50O, with small increases
in other lower grades.
Evening star., 1939-02-28
Adde's Reveals Martin
Will Be |mpeached
By the Associated Press.

DETROIT, Feb. 28-George F..
Adde's, recognized by the Congress
of Industrial Organizations as Sec
retary-treasurer of the United Au-
tomobile Workers, announced today
that Homer Martin. elected presi-
dent, will be tried on impeachment
charges at Cleveland on March II.
Mr. Adde's said that 20 of the "a
elected members of the U. A. w. In
ternational Executive Board would
conduct the trial in a Cleveland
hotel and that it would be held
regardless of whether Mr.. Martin
appears
Cleveland was chosen as the
scene of the trial, he explained, be-
cause special convention of the
c. I. O.-U. A. w. is scheduled for
that city on March q and the union
constitution requires that the in
ternational Executive Board meet
in the convention city two weeks in
advance of a convention.
Evening star., 1939-02-28
Soviet JuiIs
School Children
| As State Enemies
BY the Associated Press,

MOSCOW, Feb. 28.-Midnight
interrogations of school children
reluctant to confess counter-revo-
lutionary activities were pictured
today at trail of four officials
in Leninsk-Kuznetski charged with
fraudulent prosecution and with
permitting imprisonment of child
rem as young as 10 years old.
Testimony showed that one boy,
stubborn at first, broke down after
several days in Jail.
II did. I confess. I belong Ito an
anti-government organization" he
said. II began my counter-revo-
lutionary activity in 1885,"
Records showed that the boy was
only Z years old in 1885. Testimony
indicated that children awaiting
questioning were held incommuni-
cado in jails with common criminals.
Evening star., 1939-02-28
Freighter Is Aground;
Cutter Going 10 Aid
By the Associated Press.

80
NORFOLK, Va. Feb. 28.-Norfolk
headquarters Of the United States
Coast Guard said this morning that
the S. S. Cumberland, aground on
Frying Pan Shoals, southeast Of
Southport. was in mo immediate
danger" pending the job of refloat-
ing her.
The Coast Guard cutter Modoc,
outward bound from Wilmington.
N. c.. was only 20 to Is miles from
the freighter, the Coast Guard said.
The cutter was expected to help
float the grounded vessel.
The Cumberland said it required
the assistance, but that its engines
were operating normally.
AS far as coast guardsmen here
knew. the weather this morning con-
stituted no threat to the stranded
boat. The Modoc was believed to
be within an hours running dis
tance of the Cumberland.
WILMINGTON, N. c., Feb. % (P.
The Coast Guard cutter Modoc
put to sea today to assist the steam
ship Cumberland which reported it
was aground off Cape Hatteras.
Coast Guard Offices said the vessel,
carrying a crew of "a men, was in
no danger unless weather condi-
tions should change.
Evening star., 1939-02-28
| Mine 'Sitters'
Deny Strike;
|CIuin1 Back Pay
BY the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press,
HAZLETON, Pa, Feb. 28.-Forty-
nine hard coal miners who have
huddled deep in the Oneida colliery
for nearly a week contended today
they were not striking-that their
underground sit-down was merely
a gesture of protest" against nom
payment of back wages.
State Secretary of Labor and In.
dustry Lewis G. Hines, who urged
the men to come out of the mine
"in the interests of their families
and their own health" expressed
doubt that the case would be affected
by yesterdays Supreme Court rul.
ing that sit-down strikes are illegal.
The miners are demanding pay.
ment Of so, 900 they say Is due from
1887.