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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-17

of the Waterbury conspirators, were on recommendation of the extraord- mary grand jury.
 The four, former Senators Joseph H. Lawlor of Waterbury and Mat thew A. Daly of New Haven, and former Representatives John D. Thoms of Waterbury and Daniel F B. Hickey of Stamford, are accused of accepting bribes in return for their influence in the passage of legislation designed to benefit the Electric Steam Sterilizer Go. Former Controller Daniel J. Leary and other principals of the Waterbury con- spiracy trial were officers of the concern.
 Following the report of the grand jury. and the arrest of the alleged Waterbury conspirators, Alcorn ob- tained bench warrants in Hartford superior court for five former legis- lators, June 2. Three days later, Senator Nathan Spiro of Danbury, one of the five, pleaded guilty to the charge and paid fine of $1,500. Conviction on the charge carries the penalty of debarment from hold ing public office for life.
 The other four have pleaded not guilty and are free under bonds of $500. They have made several moves for speedy trial, but after several arraignments, Judge Ken meth Wynne on last October 5 con- tinued their case indefinitely, pend- ing the completion of the Waterbury conspiracy trial.
 The next criminal term of super for court at Hartford will be in Sep- tember.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-17
Conapensation Agreements

The following agreements in which compensation will be paid weekly during the period of total disability were filed today and ap- proved at the office of the com pensation commissioner:
 Apothecaries Hall Co. and Har- old T. Hogan, TAO South street, hernia, $10.75 beginning July 20.
 Patent Button Co. and Helen Kelly, 68 Beecher street, left thumb injury, $8.52 beginning August 8.
 Turner & Seymour Mfg. Co. and Howard Coone, Torrington, finger injuries, $11.13 beginning August s.
 Mattatuck Mfg. Go. and Geor- gianna D. Morel, 315 Bank street, 10 per cent loss function left in. dex finger, $7 for 3.8 weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-17
Ex-Senator
START RAISING
 SQUALLS AGAIN
Admiral Cole Decided to Begin, Not Wait Until
 Tomorrow

With the Squalus Salvage Fleet, off Portsmouth, N. H., Aug. IT, CUP)-Abruptly changing his plans, Rear-Admiral Cyrus w. Cole today ordered navy salvagers to proceed immediately with the second lift of the sunken submarine Squalus and its 26 dead men.
 A half hour after announcing that the second lift had been further postponed until daybreak tomorrow Admiral Cole decided that the seas had calmed sufficiently to permit the attempt today.
 Though low tide-the most desir- able time for the lift-had passed at 9:15 a. m. (EDT), the admiral felt that the submarine could be raised quickly enough for salvagers to benefit by the incoming tide in the tow shoreward.
 Admiral In Charge
 Admiral Cole came out to the salvage scene from Portsmouth navy yard aboard a coast guard dispatch boat to take personal charge of the next major step in the navy's great est salvage project.
 Working under the handicap of heavy ground swell. divers earlier had repaired and readjusted hose lines, leading to the nine pontoons, which were damaged or tangled by overnight squalls.
 Today's lift was to bring the Squa- Jus from the present 170-foot depth to the 100-foot level. The $4,300, 900 submersible then was to be lowed stern first to shallower water four to six miles nearer Portsmouth navy yard where ultimately 1t will be drydocked for repairs.
 Salvagers said every precaution would be taken to prevent recur. renee of Saturdays mishap when the Squalus grounded on an "un- chartered pinnacle" after being lowed lh miles from the spot where It sank May g.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-17
MOTERU SAJUNCA
 MEETS TOMORROW
Mrs. Anthony Bukauskas to Introduce New Pro.
 gram to Members

The A. L. c. w. alliance "Moteru Sajunga" lodge 43, will hold their regular meeting tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock in the K. of L. rooms on Green street.
 A convention report will be given. A short program will follow the busi- ness meeting. Mrs. Anthony Bu- kauskas will introduce a new pro- gram for fall activity to the mem- bers.
 Pictures Tonight
 Paul Kaumeckis, who has taken movies of many interesting happen. ings and scenes in Waterbury, will show many reels of films tonight at the regular meeting of St. Joseph's choir in the rehearsal looms on Congress avenue at 7:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-17
Former Legislators
 Facing Arraignment
Two Waterburians to Stand Trial in Hartford on
 Charge of Corrupt Legislation; Acorn to Prosecute

Trial of four former legislators on charges of corrupt legislation was imminet today, with the Waterbury conspiracy trial practically conclud- ed. Special Prosecutor Hugh M. AL corn who won a victory with convic- tions in the conspiracy trial, will also prosecute the four legislators, who have been under arrest more than a year. Their arrest, like those
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-17
Woman Musician Dies

Boston, Aug. 17--(UP)-Mrs. Ca- roline B. Nichols, 75. widely known as a pioneer woman musician and orchestra conductor, died at her home last night after long illness.
 A native of Dedhann, she had led her famed orchestra, the Fadettes, in some TOO concerts during tours of the United States and Canada and had played in over 2000 sum- mer resort and park concerts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-17
Accused Driver Given Discharge Today
Judge Voices Regret
 For Injured Woman In
 Disposing Of Charge
Accident Occurred Last November, With Mrs. L. J. Thibaut Sustaining Serious Injuries State
 Failed to Prove ReclIessness

Judge Theobald E. Conway today discharged Matthew Antonacci, 25, of r Fuller street, who was accused of reckless driving after an accident at the corner of East Main street and Frost road November 2 in which Mrs. L. J. Thibault of 152 Fairlawn avenue, was seriously injured. In discharging Antonacci, tfe court said it was unfortunate Mrs Thi- bault was painfully hurt but the state presented no evidence that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-17
Marriage Intentions

The following marriage inten- tiOn has been filed at the office of the town clerk:
 Rigway Macy Hall, Cambridge, Mass. and Lucy Elton Wayland, 163 Wo0dlawn terrace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-17
POPE TO MEET FARLEY

Vatican City, Aug. 17-(Up)-The Pope Will grant an audience on Sat- urday to Postmaster General James A: Farley and his two daughters, who are touring Europe. The Far leys are at present in Naples.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-17
Special to The Democrat)

Naugatuck, August IT. - Alex ander Durette, 37, of Beacon Valley Road, was instantaneously killed in fall at the Naugautck Chemical Company where he had been en- ployed in the dispersion depart ment as a mixer for a number of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-17
progressed from front page news to front page nuisances!

Whether Chamberlain knows tha,
 a shabby umbrella can be made tt
 look like new by sponging 1t witt
 8 strong solution of sweetened tes
 :. Why Emily Post insists that
 the correct pronunciation is to.
 mah-to, not to-may-to. (Accordins
 to Funk & Wagnalls dictionary. thI
 latter is the correct one)
 Whether 1t isn't ironic that since
 the repeal of prohibition the sofi
 drlnk industry has boomed
 That a Chicago outfit is now sell.
 ing .paper-weights made out ot
 regular eight-balls Who auth.
 ored this deft-inition: A popula,
 person is one who enjoys being
 bored.
 whether you know that biologica] chemists condemn rhubarb as a food
 which can cause gall stones. (Be- cause 1t contains oxalic acid. A poison which can't be oxdized or burned by the body) Why, ir, China, peanuts are called Longevity fruit" How come the movie studios can overlook a bet like Jean Muir, who has more Ooomph and ability than nine-tenths of the girls floating around Hollywood 7. Whether Wrong Way" Corrigan knows that in 1910 Walter Wellman set out to fly from Atlantic City to Ireland and landed off the coast of North Carolina Whether. stenographers know that continued crossing of the legs can cause palsy '. That, according to the London Opinion, the most useful of all so- cial accomplishments is being able to yawn with the mouth closed.
 That President James B. Conant, of Harvard, still sleeps in old fashioned nightgowns Whether you realize that there are 29 other metals more valuable than gold That Franz Liszt was the glamour boy of the composers. According to Coronet, women cut locks of his hair to wear next to their hearts, fought ,o drink the dregs of his coffee cups, botted his bath water, and collected eats of chairs that had been pressed by his immortal posterior)
 That in Alabama a husband is held legally responsible for his Wife's misconduct. and an anti luated law authorizes him to beat her to keep her under control That Dr. Miles Dresskell, of Colum- oia university, says singing in the oathtub helps to build a happy fam fly life Whether J. P. Mor- yan's observation isn't true: A man always has two reasons for doing good reason and the 'eal reason.
 What it's like to live in Loving, Texas That German chemists Ire now trying to make wool out of fish Whether you know that n Japan, religious services are held Or silkworms which have sacrificed heir lives for the silk industry!
 That the Chinese laugh when old bad news. Gro fool the evil ,pirits) Why it's against the aw in Erie, Penn, to fall asleep in ! barber's chair Who authored his gem in Lilliput: "The first peo- ,le to spray poison gas from afr planes were the Riffs against the 5paniards in 1921. I was surprised when I learned this-I had always thought of the Riffs as uncivilized."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-17
NO TIES ALLOWED

No dead heats are allowed in row. ing races. The judges must pick a winner regardless of how close the finish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-17
BUILDING PERMITS

The following building permits have been issued by the building inspector: Louis karusan. os los Locust street. to erect . dormer on hts house. $500.
 Aksenty Geletka, te erect . ene.famlly dwelling on Tudor street, sa.2oo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-17
The Democrats Service Bulletins
 AJOB WITH UNCLE SAM

How does one go about getting a federal government job? The answer to that depends upon WHAT job. Uncle Sam selects the vast body of his employees by means of civil service exami- nations. They cover almost ev- cry sort of profession, trade. craft, and special training that exists in the U. S. Other jobs are political in nature. and ap- pointmsnts are made by various administrative and elective off, cers; in many cases, political rec- concentrations are . e-requisite for consideration. The merit sys-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-17

fsadore Hirschhorn, a New York bowler. holds the record ef rolling i0i consecutive games in thirteen and . half hours. His average score was i03 i-2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-17

tenn is slowly but surely gaining ground and more and more fed eral employees are being placed under it.
 Our Service Bureau at Wash ing on has an interesting 24- page booklet Employment in the U. s. Government" that tells how employees are selected and ap- pointed, and how to 90 about seeking . federal government ap- Yointment.
 Send the coupon below. with . dime enclosed, to cover return postage and other handling costs, for your copy of this booklet:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-06
Sports QUESTIONS Answered

Have you sports question you want answered? Write your ques- ton clearly, sign your name and address and mail your query to Sports Fan Question Man, Sports Service Bureau, The Waterbury Democrat, 1913 18th street, Wash. ingt0n, D. C., enclosing q Scent postage stamp for personal reply. Don't telephone: write as directed.
 e. When were the first motion pictures taken of an important prize fight? Were they made in daylight or at night?
 A. March IT, 1897, at Carson City, Nevada. when Bob Fitzsimmons won the heavyweight crown from Jim Corbett. The first pictures of an i'm. portant bout at night were those taken of the Jim Jeffries- Tom Shar. key match at Coney Island, N. Y, November 3. 1899.
 Q. Did Pitcher Paul Derringer ever belong to the Chicago Cubs?
 A. No; his major league playing career has been confined to the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds.
 c. Were there any knockdowns in the Jack Dempsey-Tom Gibbons heavyweight championship fightp
 A. There were no knockdowns in that bout, which went the full scheduled distance of fifteen rounds. The match was staged at Shelby, Montana, July 4, 1923.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-06
Dartmouth Proves Class
 Of New England Grid World

Boston, Nov. 6-(UP)-Joy knows no bounds in Hanover Hills today for the Dartmouth Indians have proven themselves the most formid- able football machine in New Eng land.
 Meeting their first impressive op- ponent of the season, the big Green romped through the Yale team Sat- urday at will to roll up ,33 points and blank out the Els.
 Though Dartmouth had shown weakness in both offensive and de- fensive play against Harvard, its showing Saturday excelled in both categories. Yale could advance neither through the line nor in the air and Dartmouth not only capit- alized on line weaknesses of Yale but also snagged nine of the Eli passes and ran them out for gains.
 The Indians moved forward to another Ivy League game this week. end, and their visit to Princeton probably will be as disastrous for Princeton as 1t was for Harvard and Yale.
 Harvard found Princeton tough but was rlosed out only by a blocked kick that resulted in a safety against the Crimson and gave Princeton an unimpressive 9 to 6 win. The Har- yard eleven showed definite im- provement in all departments since the clash with Dartmouth.
 Nice Work
 The 13 to ' victory of Boston Col lege over Auburn, gained in the final seven minutes when the Eagles took to their own clement height ened BC'S chances on its Western trip to meet Detroit this weekend.
 Brown was ready to take on Yale next Saturday after scoring 54 to 2 victory over Tufts, their largest score in many seasons. Long runs, line bucks, long and short passes-- all gave the Bruins an impressive appearance as they waded through the Tufts jumbos.
 Holy Cross, as had been expected, found little trouble from the Provid1 ence College Friars and banged out
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-06
Eagles Took To Air To Defeat Auburn Array

Tn defeating the Planesinen oi Auburn, l3-7 the Boston College Eagles lived up to their name anc took to the air to do 1t. With less than 1 minute to play pass from Charlie o'Rourke to Vito Annals scored the winning point in one ot the most sensational comebacks a football game has ever produced and sent 10000 fortunate fans into hys- terics.
 Boston College was kept in the hole all the first half because they waited until 4th down to punt while deep in their own territory and Justin McGowan fumbled and re- covered on his own A. Although the Planes men could not connect this break into points the greatest kicker in all Dixie, Dick McGowan kept the ball inside the B. c. yard line. He got off one punt that trav- eled over 65 yards from the line of scrimmage and landed, on the fly, In the B. O.. end zone.
 At the start of the End quarter Vito Ananis got off on a 45 yard side line dash deep into Auburn ter- ritory. But this was quickly nullified when @ touchdown pass from O. Rourk to Toczylowski landed in the arms of Auburn's Cheatham who sped 75 yards for a touchdown. The most remarkable thing about this run was the 6 blockers who protec- ted him all the way.
 B. 0. had more than Auburn to beat. They also had the clock. They started their 84 yard march for the tying score with less than 10 minutes to play.
 O'Rourke passed to Toczylowski on the yard line and from there Davis took it over for the score. Maznicki then proceeded to split the uprights with the tying point.
 Lucachik grabbed the most im- portant pass of the day with Happer riding his back.
 With Harrison in the clear and about to grab pass Happen again played piggy-back for his second piece of pass reception interference.
 Moments later O'Rourke fumbled the pass from center, picked it up and fired 1t to Ananis for the win ming points, with the clock showing 50 seconds to go.
 Not satisfied with his yoeman service all day O'Rourke continued to thrill the crowd even after the gun had sounded. On the last play of the game he put on 8 snake dance that started on his own 38, crossed the width of the field twice and wound up on the Auburn F. If he had not been so tired he would have brought the count to 19.
 Besides McGowan, Auburn came up with Carl Happen a high-step- ping back, Capt. Milt Howell, a truly All-America guard and Lloyd Cheatam great defensive back.
 The Eagles showed, besides the incompatible O'Rourke, Ananis, Maznicki, and Lukachik with Toczy- lowski on offense and Goodreault a star end and Dubziuski, a great center on defense.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-06
MAT'TATUCKS DROP
 TWO TO CROWNS

Though both the New Haver Crowns and Waterbury Mattat,,cks roled two games each well oyer efll m the Southern Connecticut duck. pm league last mint, the Elm City entry came through with two of the three games. Games of 652 and 02s were enough to win over $50 and 6ia rolled by the Mats. On the odd game, Mattatucks just missed GOO With a 599 game to 557 rolled.
 Monk" Carmody of the Crowns and Benny Stokes of the Matts tieIj Tor high single with l57 strings while Carmody took high three honors on Q 40o set: and also won two of three games in singles roll-off with Stokes though Benny,s 70 Ototal Din. fall was l6 pins better than Car mody who started with l20, dropped to 107 and finished with a i48st rine: Stokes had e weak iO4 to start but came to life with two nice scores of l56 and 140. yet lost two of the three games, Carmodys final i48 doing the trick by eight pins Jasper Jack Slattery also contributed some nice bowling to the Mattatuck cause. Team scores:
 MATTATUCK RECREATION
 so. CONN. DUCK PIN LEAGUE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-06
INDIES JUNIORS MEET
 BUNKER HILL RAMS
BY JAMES NATALIE

The Indies Jrs. and the West Side Jrs. who were to play at Washington Park yesterday afternoon postponed their game because of the heavy downpour. This game was to be a grudge game for both teams are out for the city junior championship ti- tie. Both teams fought to a 6-6 tie last year. This game will be played at a later date.
 The next game for the Indies Jrs. will be next Sunday with another strong team known as the Bunker Hill Rams. The Rams and the West Siders battled into 20 contest with the Siders on the long end, @ few weeks back.
 A practice session will be held by the Indies Jrs. Tuesday night at 2. All players are urged to attend, for this will be an important session. Coach Frankie Place will be in charge of the practice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-06

Q 4e to o victory over 8 comparative ly weak opponent. Joe Osrnanski, g counterpart of his flashy brother of last fall, Bill Osrnanski, led the way to victory when he intercepted a Providence pass early in the first period and romped 95 yards for g touchdown.
 Hanley "Hot"
 Eddie Foy, 180 pounds of spunk, was too much for Boston University when he led the aMnhattan eleven to a 26 to win. And the loss brought a pointed comment from coach Pat Hanley today:
 T won't be surprised if quite a few regulars are left home and more competent reserves take their places when We meet the University of Cincinnati out in Ohio Saturday."
 Down East, Bowdoin appeared as- sured of the Maine State title after winning over Bates, 2 to o. Amherst took advantage of an intercepted pass and recovered tumble to win over Massachusetts State College, 13 to o. .@
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-06
OREGON STATE
 WIN CLINCHES
 NEW YEAR GAME
Tulane Alabama Tangle This Week; De Cor.
 revOnt Stars
BY HARRY FERGUSON Limited Press Sports Edftor)

NSSA~S~~A
 New York, Nov. 6-(UP)-There were only eight hardy survivors in the magic circle of major tinbeaten football teams today as the season went into its final month.
 Three Michigan, Nebraska and Oregon state-fell by the wayside overthe weekend and stern opposi- ton still Is ahead for those who have kept their records clean of de- feats.
 Southern California Is tindisputed king of the far west and seems cer. tain to carry the hopes of the west into Pasadena's Rose Bowl. The Tro- jans' 19-to-7 victory over Oregon State disposed of their most danger ous opponent to date, and knocked Oregon State from the ranks of the unbeaten.
 Notre Dame and Oklahoma be- stride the middle west with power- full resourceful teams. Notre Dame had an easy time with Army and the great Oklahoma team, one of the real powerhouses of the nation, brurshed aside Iowa State, 90 to 6, Nebraska caught a tartar in Mis. souri and suffered its first defeat of the season.
 "Breathers"
 Tennessee, which has to be ranked as the top team of the nation de. spite a schedule that gives them a breather every other week, remains united, unbeaten and unscored on. That 20-0 victory over a tough Louisiana State team is a fair indi. cation of Tennessee's power. The south emerges as the strongest sec. ton of the country. Behind Tennes. see come Texas A. and M., Tulane and North Carolina--all of them un. defeated. If this keeps up, Dixie is going to dominate the New Years bowl games. -T7
 Cornell, despite a close call against g weak Columbia team, remains the best in the east-unbeaten and un. tied and victor over powerful Ohio State.
 There may be trouble ahead for six of the eight leaders. Tennessee VIII have an easy time against the Citadel this Saturday and North Carolina will stearn.roller Davidson. But Oklahoma meets Kansas State, southern California plays Stanford, Tulane collides with Alabama, Notre Dame goes against Iowa, Texas A. and M. meets Southern Methodist and Cornell plays Colgate. There should be at least one upset lurking in those eight games.
 Some of the highlights of last weekend:
 Upset of the day--Illinois' IS to 2 victory over Michigan, which seemed to be rolling along toward the Bir Ten title and maybe the national championship. Tom Harmon. Mich. iganS great back, gave a good ac. count of himself, but the fates de. cided this was to be Illinois' Dav
 Standout
 Player of the day-Bill De Corre- won't, high school sensation of two years ago who finally got going in the Northwestern backfield. He rin. pea the Minnesota line to set up the lirst touchdown his team scored and then made a dazzling 61-yard run to win the game 14-to-7.
 Strangest game of the day and the season-Iowa's { to o victory over rurdue. The game was scoreiess i,n. ul tne final period when Purdue was thrown for two safeties.
 dame og the coming week-Texas A. ana M. vs Southern Methodist at College State. Tee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-06
Yale Blues Prep For Brown After Blank By Green
BY UNITED PRESS

The Yale football team, still . little shaky from the 33-0 Dart mouth assault by land and air. be- gan preparations today for the Brown game Saturday. a game which 1t hoped would be 6 breatlier before the Princeton and Harvard encounters.
 Hoped" is the right word for the Brown game. The way the Ellis per- formed this weekend few would be surprised if Brown turned and knocked off the blue.
 Yale didn't have a chance in the Dartmouth engagement. Their de- lenses were weak against the attack the Indians launched through the air and on the ground. Baunan and Kreiger and Hutchinson and Arico bombarded the Eli defenses merci- lessly, piling up the greatest score in the traditional Yale Dartmouth series.
 The Elis gained about 50 yards on the ground during the entire contest. They attempted 34 forward passes, and completed IS, almost 50 per cent. But most of these were on the short bullet variety, not heavy ground d-gainers. The Blue never threatened the Green.
 Other Connecticut teams, however, came through in fine shape.
 Trinity college maintained its tln- defeated record by trouncing Rochester, 4610.
 Wesleyan leaped on the Q. g. Coast Guard Academy and won, 20- 2.
 The University of Connecticut overwhelmed Lowell Textile, 20-0..
 New Britain Teachers College, still undefeated, United, and un- scored-on, conquered Wagner, 39-0.