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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
Modern Romeo, Juliet Dilemma Is Strengthened Out So That Month Long Struggle May End In Happy Marriage

Lowther is 30, 6 Yale graduate, an insurance salesman. Both are prom inent socially.
 Her father, Walter R. Herrick former city park commissioner, told Judge Hill that he objected to Low ther's attentions to his daughter and did not believe he loved her.
 The Romeo and Juliet case was first taken to court almost month ago. Lowther obtained on Nov. IS an oral order from Supreme Court Justice Isidor Wasservogel, entitling him to his Juliet. But he still found the way barred by nurses and detectives at both the Herrick town and country homes, and had been unable even to communicate with her by telephone.
 Yesterday, inspired by the letter postmarked Nov. 29, Lowther and his attorney, Johnson. chartered ar airplane and went to Riverhead ls appeal to Judge Hill. who has iuris- diction over the neighborhood of the Herrick country home.
 Judge Hill heard the lovers story and issued a writ, demanding thai Herrick produce his daughter h court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08

the family will prosecute her fam fly for harboring minor. (Miss Her. rick is 200 And be careful of Mari- on O'Neil (said to be former fi- ancee of Lowther) because mother is overly friendly with her, if you know what mean. Your telephone is tapped and so is Eli Johnson's (Lowther's attorney)
 T love you darling, with all my heart. Don't ever believe anything you hear, and less that you see. And remember-you're the only one in the world I love or care for.
 'Ill wait for you no matter what Be careful what you do or where you go, because you're being fol- lowed. Don't ever mention the con- tents of this letter to a soul. Don: come near the place, because they'll get you on trespassing. Nellie is for us, my darling angel.
 Goodbye. my sweet angel, I love you and always will, remember that I'll go through hell for you and ] ] have. They'll never keep us apart unless they kill me. All my love darling angel"
 Miss Herrick is . pretty brunette
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
CONTROLLER GETS
 LOAN BANK BIDS
$l,250,O Will Be Float ed By City in Payment of
 All City Expense

Bids from banks in Boston and New York on the interest to be charged on e $i,2S0,00o loan to be fioated by the city will be sought by Controller Martini J. Sweeney. The loan, to be used in payment of city expenses from Jan. 1, until the first installment of taxes becomes due May 1, was authorized yesterday by the board of finance.
 Controller Sweeney submitted tt the board lengthy statement ex- plaining the city's needs during the early part of the year. There will bt required. he said, $l,073,000 for pay rolls, $700,0O0 for supplies, and $446,- 300 for bond interest and redemp. ton. Of the total needed, he ex- plained, revenue during the first part of the year would supply S750,- GOO and the surplus resource snik- ing fund would make available about $200,000, leaving $l,250,000 al the amount needed to be borrowed
 Controller Praised
 Praise for the thoroughness of MT Sweeney's report was given by Com missioner Major w. Judge.
 On suggestion of Controller Sweeney, 1t was voted to have
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love letter, smuggled out of the summer home of the girls parents at Wainscott. 25 miles from River head, and presented in court by Lowther as exhibit A.
 George, darling" 1t read, I'm here in Wainscott with mother, Nell lie, (the family nurse, Nellie o. Connor, 70) detective and trained nurse. I'm alive but that's about all. They are taking every means in the world to prevent me from moving step in any direction.
 T had to write this letter to you. that's all. I had to. came last night at 7:30, and they are think hing of moving me with detective and nurse to the other Walter Her. ricks in Babylon for while, so don't breathe a word. Father wants to take me on a cruise or something. but I'm going to refuse to go.
 eff you ever mention you heard from me I'll murder you. God knows what they'll do to me. Don't come here or make any trouble because they'll get you for disorderly con- duct. If ever speak to Helen (Helen stedman, e friend) again
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
Fingerprints Found in Bloody Bedroom Identi- fled as Those of Boxer POLICE SEEK FOR
 HIM IN MIAMI Pugilist Suspect Said to Be of German Birth;
 G-Men Interested

New York, December 8 - (UP) - Bloody fingerprints found in the home of mur- dered Dr. Walter Engelberg, German consular secretary, have been identified as those of a former pugilist now be- lieved in Florida, it was learned today. The finger prints, one of the few tangi- ble clews to the person who killed the 42-year-old Ger man at his Brooklyn home Wcdnes- day, were Identified at the police laboratory, it was learned. Thai would indicate that the suspect hal a police record.
 Tire prints have been flown t Minxai. where two New York police officers, Inspector Michael McDef. mott and Lieutenant Neil Winberry are vacationing. These policemen 1t was revealed, will be asked to seek the cooperation of Florida au- thorities in experiencing the sus- pect.
 Sources close to police investigat- ing the crime of vengeance said the pugilist suspect was of German exc traction. They said that his size would indicate he was the wearer of a large bathrobe and size Il slippers found in the home where Engel-
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New York, Dec. 8.-(UP)-Love has won a rnonth-long struggle with locksmiths, and Eileen Herrick and George Lowther, III, meet today un- der the laws protection to plan their wedding.
 A court order prohibits any fur ther interference by the girls wealthy parents or their private de- tectives and nurses.
 Miss Herrick was brought before County Judge L. Barron Hill in Riverhead, Long Island, yesterday evening, her father holding one arm and detective, John J. Price, hold- ing the other, in response to her lover's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. Judge Hill, after hearing all sides, ruled:
 "Eileen Herrick is free to leave her parents home, but as long as she lives with her parents and Is supported by them she is under their control"
 Then, in the presence of the judge, objecting parents and attor- neys, the lovers were permitted their first kiss In many weeks. The deciding factor was . tender
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
Griffenhagen Co. Claims Violation of State Law,
 City Regulations
STATES ATTORNEY
 STUDIES SHORTAGE
S4l,746.76 in Interest and Penalties Not Collected
 in 1037

A voluminous report by Griffenhagen and Associates on an audit of the tax col lector's books for 1887, charging violations of state laws and city regulations, was under study today. The office of States Attorney William B. Fitzgerald, which is Investigating a reported shortage of $2,700 in the 1889 tax accounts, received a copy of the report, which was submitted yesterday afternoon M tho Board of Finance and last night to the Board of Aldermen.
 The report alleges that S4l,TAoIe in interest and penalties was not collected in 1887, charges poor ad- ininistsation of the office and criti- cizes lax handling of tax matters' No shortage for the year is claimed, but dozens of points of criticism are ilsted. Tax Collector William A. Ennis said he had no comment 70 make.
 Summary Of Findings
 Tn A "summary of findings", the report states: .. ib5 in excess of what should have been granted were allowed; and iii- terest. penalties and Hen fees were s405ei. .38 below what should have been collected.
 (a) The tax collector says this is accounted for by the fact that taxes received by mall had to Eemain ,ii- opened for several days, though re. ceiyed before the deadline, and hence penalties or interest should not have been charged.
 (b) The tax collector did not comply with the law relating to in- terest on general property taxes, which provides that when one in- stallment is paid late interest is due on both installments from the first due date.
 (c) Tt is apparent that interest, penalties and lien fees were waived in some instances" but the extent could not be determined.
 (d) The tax collector allowed 10 days after the penalty date for wa ter rents.
 (e) Computations of discount. interest and penalties were found
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
Boston Prelate Keeps Busy Despite His Age
Celebrates Feast of Immaculate Conception at Mass in Cathedral-Lays Cornerstone of New Prepa-
 ratory Seminary-Sees K. of (. Officers

Boston, Dec. 8-(UP)-This was William Cardinal O'Connells 80th birthday but his days program was no less strenuous than on any pre- vious anniversary during his 32 years as Catholic archbishop oi Boston.
 First, the dean of the Catholic hierarchy in America celebrated the Feast of the Immaculate Conception at & mass in the cathedral of the Holy Cross.
 Then he was taken in his chauf- feur-driven limousine to St. Clem. ent's hall where he laid the corner. stone for the new preparatory sem- mary.
 Back at his Lake street residence he received national officers of the Knights of Columbus including Francis Matthews of Omaha, Neb. Luke Hart of St. Louis, Mo, anc John F. Swift of Milford, Mass.
 This afternoon, the cardinal was to attend tea given by the League of Catholic Women. He will be hon. ored tonight in @ radio tribute dur. ing which Mayor Maurice J. Tobir will speak.
 Attacks Politicians
 Tn an interview on his 80th birth. day, the cardinal assailed selfish greedy and over-ambitious" politi. (Continued on Page 1O)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
ARCHIE (. BROWN
 SLIGHTLY BURNED

Archie Q. Brown, of Wolcott, to- day suffered burns of the left hand and cheek in garage fire at 1242 Thomaston avenue. Famed by a stiff wind, the blaze also badly scorched the interior of the one story wood structure, part of which Brown sublets from Russell Ben- ninghoff
 According to officials, Brown washed his hands with gasoline af- ter working on a tire and walked over near a makeshift stove which he uses for burning rubbish A back draft caused by the strong wind sent out puff of flame. The flash ignited the gasoline on Browns hand and also burned his cheek and clothing.
 Brown was given first aid by fire men from four companies which re- sponded to an alarm under the di- rection of Deputy Chief Martin j. Camplon. The garage is owned by the John Monzani estate and l; leased to Beuuinghofk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
Finland Aggression to Be BIazoned to World as
 Crime of Century
WAR CONTINUES ON
 LAND, SEA BY AIR
Germany, Italy, Japan Are Out of League--Russia
 May Quit Next
BY JOE ALEX MORRIS

bx JOE ALEA MOkksAS United Press Foreign News Editor,
 Europe's warning nations make an important appeal to world opinion tomorrow when the League of Nations hears Finland's charges of aggression by Soviet Russia. In the air, on the seas and on the battlefrontS, the war goes on. The Red Navy ad- vised neutrals that a block ade of the Finnish coast was being inaugurated while the Red Army pounded at the defenSCs of soutn- east Finland, advanced slowly against repeated counter-attacks on the Arctic coast and showed to q point almost 50 miles in the center of Finland in an effort to cut the country in two.
 Although the Russians claimed they were within l0 miles of the iin- portant town of vipuri (viborg) in the south, the Films were still hold- ing their main defensive lines in that area and in the far north their white-clad and ghost-like troops were reported to have thrown the Red Army back several miles by a surprise attack in the Petsanlo region.
 West Front Given Up
 On the Western Front, too. the war went on with suddenly increased tempo. German bombing planes were reported turned back in . flight toward Paris. French troops on the Moselle- Rhine front started wider operations, Paris dispatches said, in retaliation for about 90 Nazi raids in the last 48 hours.
 Polish guerrilla bands were re- ported operating in the Carpathiarls on @ scale that prompted Germany to send around 6000o men to clean up those areas.
 British fighting planes drove Nazi craft from the North Ses coastal areas for the second con- secutive day.
 But for the moment the political front in Europe. brought into acc ton and on to the world stage through the suddenly restored ma chirery of the League of Nations, probably was more important than the fighting fronts. One reason f that the British and French appar- ently have decided to rally world opinion against the Soviets tactics and, with Germany, Italy and Japan abandoning the league and Russia threatening to follow, they may ex. pect to dominate the Geneva ses- sionS.
 Penalties On Russia
 The British, 1t was asserted in London, will support any practical proposals before the league for pen alties against Russia because of the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
MARVIN OWEN FOR
 BOSTON RED SOX

Cincinnati, Ohio, Dec. 8-(UP)- The Boston Red SoX today pur- chased Third Baseman Marvin Owen from the Chicago White Sox for an unannounced sum of cash.
 Owen came to the White SoX from the Detroit Tigers two years ago along with Gerald Walker and Mike Fresh in exchange for Vernon Ken nedy. He played in only 58 games last season because of leg ail- ment. His batting average was .237. Of the three Tigers players who came to the White SoX in the Kennedy deal, only Fresh remains. Walker was traded to the Senators earlier today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
Tells Russia To
 Let Her Friends Alone
Soviets Must Not Try in Balkans What They Are Nov Doing in Baltc-Britain, France Must Not
 Speak for Entire World
BY REYNOLDS PACKARD United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent) Rome, December S.-(UP) Italy through Fascist grand council communique noting its direct inter- est in the Balkans, has implicitly advised Russia not to attempt in southeastern Europe what she is att tempting in the Baltic, an authori- tative informant said today.
 "The Fascist grand council en- phasizes that all that can happen in the Danubian and Balkan basins cannot but interest Italy directly in view of its common territorial and maritime frontiers, which were increased as the result of the Union of Albania with Italy," said the communique.
 Between the lines of this diplo- matically restrained statement, in the interpretation given 1t here, was strong warning to Russia.
 The grand council, supreme body of the Fascist hierarchy, met for 3% hours, its first meeting in eight months. In token of its importance, and the dominance of .he interna- tional situation, Cout Galeazzo Ciano, foreign minister and son-in- law of Mussolini, addressed the meeting for 2l-4 hours and then Mussolini himself addressed 1t for an hour and half.
 Order of the Day
 The council in an order of the day:
 l-Reaffirmed Italy's non-bellig- ence in the war.
 2-Reaffirmed the Berlin-R Rome axis and alliance.
 3-Determined to safeguard its shipping with all means, for her prestige and her vital necessities"
 It was announced that Count Ciano would address the new cham
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
THIRD TERM HAS
 BLAzED UP AGAIN
Holds Spotlight as POliti- cal Parties Maneuver to
 Get Best of Start
By sANDoR s. KLEIN

tUntted Press stan COrreSpOnuent)
 Washington, Dec. 8-(UP)-The third term issue blazed into prom thence today against a background of Democratic and Republican maneuvers for the 1940 presidential campaign.
 Democrats, engaged in intra. party jockeying. took a few swipes at District Attorney Thomas F Dewey of New York, who wants tc be the Republican Stardard bearer Democratic National Chairman James A. Farley said Dewey's speech in Minneapolis opening his cam paign was Ian example of sidestep- ping"
 Republicans, shaping up their party tactics for 1940, indicated they would play Q cat-and-mouse game with the Democrats. Chairman John D. M. Hamilton of the Republican national committee hinted at that strategy when he said the orderly processes of government" entitled (Continued on Page lO)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
THE WORLD WAR .25 YEARS AGO,
 DEC. 8, 1914
tBy United Press)

(By United Press)
 Four German cruisers of Won Specs squadron sunk of Falk- land Islands by British warships commanded by Admiral Sturdee. One German warship escaped sinking.
 Russian army commanded by sRadk0 Dmitriev fought battle close Co Cracow; result indecisive. Austrian army began counter offensive i'm North Hungary; naxtza yeeaptuxeds
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
War Bulletins

Paris, Dec. S-(UP)- Several large squadrOns of German b0mb- ing planes penetrated deeply into France during the night In an ap- parent attempt to raid Paris, it was made known today.
 Taking advantage of heavy clouds and racing at an altitude of 23,000 feet, the German squad rons crossed the frontier and headed for Paris.
 Their presence was signaled at once, and successive waves of anti-aircraft batteries opened up on them as they advanced.
 The planes were driven off just east of the capital, 1t was under stood.
 French patrols have started acc tivities on the western front, it was disclosed, in retaliation for the 80 German patrol raids on the French outpost line yesterday. Several sharp clashes resulted, 1t was said, and the German activity was neutrallxeu.
 London, Dec. S-tUP)-The air ministry announced today that the Royal Air force had sunk . sub- marine off the British coast.
 An RAF plane, the ministry said, dropped two bombs on the submarine, . U-boat. The first dropped amidships, near the con- ming tower. The second bomb dropped directly above the sub- marine as lt foundered.
 The air ministry's announce ment said:
 "This morning aircraft of the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
Christmas
 Carols Through the Ages

SHEPHERDS, SHAKE OFF YOUR DROWSY SLEEP Shepherds. shake off your
 drowsy sleep,
 Rise and leave your silly
 sheep;
 Angels from heaven around
 loud singing.
 Tidings of great joy arc
 bringing :"
 This lively French carol emerged several centuries ago from the Besancon district of France, a hilly country near the Swiss border. Simple, religious peasant folk originated Christmas ballads like this one while working in the vineyards, and often chose the shepherd theme.
 Shopping Days 11 Till Clsristrnas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08

Washington, Dec. S-(UP)--Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through Dec. c. compared with year ago:
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 Receipts .
 $2,2s3,627,s5e.s s2,s01, ,24t,e
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The Weather

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Evening star., 1939-10-10
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Evening star., 1939-10-10

In August, and late clusters have
been seen all winter. II the birds

In August, and late clusters have
been seen all winter. II the birds
missed them.
Any seed or fruit favored by birds
has a wide distribution. So this
ambitious plant, or weed to be more
exact, is known from New Bruns-
wick to Minnesota, southwark to
Georgia and Kansas.
It's favorite place in the sun is on
moist banks and thickets, fence rows
and about dwellings or buildings
where weeds are permitted to have
their own way. They are trouble
some when they get into the fields
where animals Craze.
Any weed that becomes too rank,
and interferes with the rights of
man or beast, has to contend with
some one or more methods Of ex-
tinction prescribed by man.
Since this plant is an annual,
much can be accomplished by pull
ing the plant up before it has had
time to develop its seed children.
Burning will destroy the seeds.
Some throw the plant on a compost
heap and permit it to become use
full In fertilizing more acceptable
ones. When we learn to plant hardy
shrubs and plants that develop ber-
ries and seeds that nourish our
birds, and destroy the weeds that
steal into fields and among valu-
able plants, taking space and
nourishment that could well serve
more important plants, we are then
acting in accord with constructive
conservation-and that is well.