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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11
WIBERC TO GIVE
 OFFICERS SEALS
Salvation Army Will Hold Services at Citadel Sun=
 day Night

Adjutant Hugo Wiberg of the Sa1- vation Army will present red seals of accomplishment to the local off, cers of the Waterbury young peoples corps at service tomorrow night at the citadel on Cherry street.
 The following objectives were reached during the past year: Or ganization of a Boy Scout troop; more than 10 per cent of young peo- ple's converts enrolled as junior soldiers: 50 per cent of junior sol- diers reaching the age of IS trans ferred to the senior roll; 70 per cent of corps cadets eligible to re- ceive certificates for two courses completed.
 Lieut.. Charles Crispell will be in charge. He vii 1speak on the topic, 'The Happy Warrior" Major Will liam Trigg, divisional young peoples secretary in Hartford, will inspect the young peoples corps here next Tuesday afternoon and speak to corps cadets in class last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11
F urious Attack Made
 Upon Massed Rebels
tContinued from Page D

been dropped into the city by the Nationalists, and the people were inured to danger.
 People Not Excited
 It was remarkable to see how lit- tie the fighting seemed to mean to ordinary men, women and chil- dren. Streets are deserted at night. During the day, guards ask fre- quently for Identification papers. But movement about the city is as- tonishingly free.
 For long time people had lived in the western part of Madrid 300 yards away from Nationalist trench es. Now, in the eastern part, they were much nearer than 300 yards to the firing. When burst of fir- ing started, people would run to shelter. But as it dwindled, they would go out again. They had to, to get their rations of lentils, beans and chick peas, the only food. Chil- dren play in the streets, and people stroll in the sun, 100 yards from some fighting areas.
 PICK UP 3
 One Band Surrenders
 iendaye, French-SpaniSh From tier, March 11-(UP)-A broadcast from the Union Radio of Madrid as- serted today that rebelling troops who held the Communist party building had surrendered to defense council forces and that the city was to return to normal.
 Earlier reports which reached the frontier said that defense council troops had defeated the rebelling elements in a series of firece fights in Madrid and that the authorities hoped to crush the movement dur ing the week end.
 A United Press dispatch filed at Madrid shortly before the Union Radio statement said that defense council troops attacked rebel posi- tions in the Retire park, on the east side of the city, at g a. m.
 At 11:30 a. m. the Union Radio broadcast
 "Spaniards! Seditious elements which fortified themselves within the building occupied by the central and provincial committees of the Communist party have surrendered internationally to the Republican forces made up of assault guards and carabiniers.
 "The defense council publicly ac- the heroism shown once again by these units in carrying out their duty.
 "Spaniards! Madrid is again nor- mal."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11

lCOIlCllueQ IEOIIl rage lJ voted unfavorable reports on bills legalizing bingo and pari-mutual betting on horse and dog-racing in Connecticut.
 The committee, however, was re- ported split on the bingo question and several members reserved the right to appear in favor of the bill when it reaches the floor of the senate and house.
 Probability existed the commit tees rpeort would be overthrown in the senate, and the bill passed. There was heavy sentiment for the measure in the house also.
 No committee conflict with re- ported on the horse and dog-racing measures. which proponents said would bring in millions of dollars of revenue to the state. There was some support, however.
 Opponents said it not only would bring in money but also various "gangster elements"
 State Sen. Anthony J. Rich, R., Bristol, senate committee chairman, said the committee felt on both the bingo and racing bills that gam- bling would be encouraged If they were approved.
 He said the committee also turned down measure which would legal ize games of chance at charity carnivalS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11

The big political development of the Spanish civil war was the re- lease by the Loyalists of Higuel Primo De Rivera. son of the late dictator under the monarchy and brother of the late Jose Antonio Primo De Rivera, for Jose Hiaja, Jr., son of the president of the Madrid defense council.
 Prima De Rivera was taken from the British-owned port of Gandia, on the Mediterranean coast in Re- publican territory, by British destroyer Thursday night. Coin- cidently young Miaja, who had been held as hostage by the National ists, was understood to have crossed the frontier into France on hic way to Republican Spain.
 Frontier reports indicated that exchange was 8 sign that the at mosphere might be ripening for &C., tual peace negotiations between the Nationalists and the Republicans.
 Primo De Rivera had been held by the Loyalists since the start of the war. His brother, Jose Antonio, head of the Nationalist falange or- ganization, was executed by the Re- publicans in December, 1886, after a court martial.
 Another brother, Fernando, had been killed by Republicans at Mad rid at the beginning of the war.
 Jose Antonio was regarded as the principal martyr of the Nationalist cause. His name has been inscribed on the walls of cathedrals in Na- tionalist territory.
 siderable political importance.
 Other Fighting Going On
 Tn addition to the fighting in the Retire Park sector, other fighting was in active progress on various fronts around the capital. Commu- nists attacked around the northern and eastern fringes of the city be- tween 7:30 and 9 a. m.
 Government guns pounded them heavily and the unceasing crack1e of small arms enveloped wide arc run- ming from the suburbs of Chamartin to Centas indicated a fierce general battle.
 Government tropos, distinguished by white armlets, filled Alcala, ap- parently for counter-attack against the rebels, who were trying desper- ately to break through the ring guarding the center of the city.
 Shipping began from the former Communist headquarters but the building burst into flames and @ fire brigade was sent to fight the fire and prevent munitions explosion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11
Three Are Bound Over On Blackmail Charges
q ssed ruo1, psnu,1uoo,

Goldberg lacked bail at g o'clock today, spent his fourth night in jail last night. He was to be taken to New Haven county jail this after noon to await the opening of the April term of superior court.
 Story of Defendants
 The story told by the defendants was that Goldberg, in trouble with the bonding company which secured his job with the onl company, had embezzled various amounts during the last several years; that Mrs. Goldberg and Carmody had made up about $500 of these shortages and that they were unable to provide about $500 the bonding company de- manded before the end of this week.
 Carmody told the court that he wormed the story from Goldberg, a friend of ten years standing with whom he lived, and, after consider ing means to try to raise the money, 1t was decided to seek the money from Mrs. Gagnon.. Goldberg claimed that he had given Mrs. Gagnon about $5 or $6 week" over the vast two years.
 Mrs. Gagnon Denied It
 Mrs. Gagnon declined to confirm Goldberg's contention that he had given her money, saying:
 I'm not answering that"
 Pressed by Attorney Lawlor for explicit answers, Mrs. Gagnon main tained her stand and said that she had been told she needn't answer some questions" by her attorney, John F. Tobin.
 MT. Tobin addressed the court when defense counsel pressed the complaining witness. @
 T ask the court to instruct the witness (Mrs. Gagnon) that she
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11


 of the Pope but he is a year younger.
 It was regarded as certain that the appointment, from the interna- tional diplomatic viewpoint, the most important under the Pope, would be welcomed heartily in democratic countries, especially in France.
 Is Regarded Highly
 The new secretary is regarded most highly by all diplomats and others of foreign countries who have had dealings with him.
 He was born at Casario, on the outskirts of Naples. AS youth he won many scholastic honors. He studied law and then entered the Seminary of of Caprancio at Rome. He won high honorS at the Gre gorian University and took degrees in philosophy and theology. Upon his graduation he became a member of the Academy of Noble Ecclesias- tics, the diplomatic school for the Vatican. His ability was soon recognized and he entered the Sec retariat of State where he held many confidential posts.
 He was entrusted during the World War with the task of restor- ing diplomatic relations between the Vatican and Switzerland. He succeeded, and was named Papal Nuncio to Switzerland when the post was reestablished in 1920.
 Promoted Papal Nuncio
 In 1926 he was promoted to the post of Papal Nuncio to France. It was recognized at that time that the post was 8 most difficult one. The first outward sign that Cardi- nal Maglione was making a distinct success came in 1929 when he sat beside the president of France at the Joan of Arc festivals at Orleans, Soon afterward he was decorated with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor, the highest decoration. In 1885 came the eliminating sign when Pierre Laval, then premier, visited the Vatican. Soon after ward Cardinal Maglione was ele- vated to the Sacred College and re- turned to Vatican City.
 He returned with the highest ad- miration of those French people who knew him. He was regarded as learned and profound, exceedingly well read and with great knowl- edge of European affairs.
 Vatican quarters said today that the appointment of Cardinal Mag Hone meant that the Vatican would have, in the pope and him, the strongest possible diplomatic organi- zation, at time when the world
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11
CURTIN HEADS
 N.E.PARK ASSN.
Annual Meeting Held Yes- terday at Massachu-
 setts State College
fSneciaI to The Democratl

Amherst, Mass, March 11-James J. Curtin, superintendent of parks, of Waterbury, Conn.,, was elected president of the New England Park association at the annual meeting held at Massachusetts State college here yesterday. The Waterbury of- ficial was vice-president of the park association.
 Other officers chosen were: Vice president, George Chesley, of New Britain; secretary, G. Allisan Wells, of Springfield, Mass, and treasurer, Martin F. Noonan, of Providence, R. I.
 Superintendent Curtin has been active in affairs of several organi- zations concerned with park depart ment and recreation subjects, serv- ing as officer of state and sectional associations. Before his appoint ment at park superintendent he was associated with the late City En- gineer Robert A. Cairns in the Wa terbury engineering department.
 He attended St. Mary's school, Crosby High, school and Massa- chusetts Institute of Technology. MT Curtin recently recovered from a serious illness and has been back at his desk in the park department only a few weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11
CONFERENCE ON
 AT COURTHOUSE
Legislators Meet Bar Assn to Discuss Expansion
 Plans

A committee representing New Haven county legislators conferred with the legislation committee of the Waterbury Bar Association at the Waterbury superior court build ing today, concerning the proposed alterations of the building. The seg- islative committee consisted of Rep- resentatives Daniel J. Mahaney of Waterbury, c. Raymond Brock of Hamden and Clarence Baldwin of Woodbridge.
 A general inspection of the entire building was conducted. The bar association committee, headed by Attorney Terence Carmody has urged the expenditure of approxi- mately $150,000 to construct a new wing to the present building.
 Strong opposition to the expendi- ture has been expressed "off the record" by New Haven county legis- lators, within whose jurisdiction will come the final disposition of the proposal. It has been suggested that Compensation Commissioner James M. Lynch and the county sheriffs be forced to find office space other than in the county building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11
FARMERS STILL
 HOLD LEAD IN LEGISLATURE
70 of 3Oz Members Claim
 Agriculture Law Has 5 Only "A Members

Hartford, March II. = Connecticut farmers formed the Republic of Connecticut in 1889 = and they still hold control of the state govern ment after 300 years! Of the 302 members of the General Assembly now serving m Hartford, 35 in the Senate and PCT in the House O. Rep resentatives = not less than 70 are farmers by trade.
 The farmers far out-distance even lawyers in the number of members of both houses. Law is represented by only 24 members-nine in the Senate and IS in the House.
 Of the elected state officials, three are attorneys. Governor Raymond F. Baldwin gave up a profitable and promising law career to accept the republican nomination for Cover nor at the convention in New Haven last September. State Treasurer Joseph E. Talbot is likewise laW- yer, and so, of course, is Attorney General Francis A. Pallotti.
 The farming industry is represent cd by only one member in the Sem ate, but has an overwhelming ma jority of 69 to Is over law in the House. The insurance and real es- tate business also has IS repreSen- tatives in the lower house.
 Some unusual trades and crafts are represented among members of both houses. There are three fun eral directors in the House of Rep reSentatives. The clergy is repre- sented by Rev. George V. Hamilton, of Stamford, and Rev. Ernest c. Carpenter, of East Haven, both Republicans.
 Senator Charles E. Wheeler, vet eran Stratford Republican, is an oyster cultivator. Representative Kenneth J. Hayes, 28-year-old Hartford Republican, is 8 mail car- rier. Charles R. Kirchberger, mem Der of the lower house from Morris, states his occupation as a farmer singer" There is also 8 labor or ganizer, numerous contractors me- chanicS, and salesmen.
 But farmers still have the upper hand in the House of Representa- tives with II members from Hart- ford County, II from New Haven, seven from New London. three from Fairfield, seven from Windham, IT frc6n Litchfield four from Middle sex and nine from Holland, adding mp to 69.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11
LORETTA (. BONES
 DIES AT HOME
Well-Kn0wn East End Res= ident-Employed at Wa=
 ter Dept. Many Years

Miss Loretta c. Bowes, well known employe of the Water Department of the city of Waterbury, died early this morning at her home, 16 Shell don street, after brief illness. She was the daughter of Mrs. Sarah Bowes.
 Miss Bowes received her educa- tion in local schools and was grad uate of Mulcahy grammer school and Crosby high school. Following her graduation from high school she became associated with the con- mercial office of the Southern New England Telephone company as bookkeeper. Later she entered the employ of the Water Department cf the city of Waterbury where she remained up to the time of her ill., ness. She possessed a genial nature which had endeared her to her busi- . ess associates by. whom she was held in high esteem. Miss Bowes was popular throughout the city especially in the eastern section where she made her home. She was active in various organizations, always being a willing worker in the support of worthy cause.
 Miss Bowes was a devout com municant of SS. Peter and Pauls church and was member of the choir of the church and the Chil- dren of Mary Society. She was also a member of the East End Com- club.
 Besides her mother she is sur vived by two sisters, Miss Mary Bowes and Miss Elizabeth Bowes; four brothers, Martin F., Patrick F., Joseph J. and Daniel F. Bowes.
 The funeral will be held from the home, time and arrangements later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11
REVOLVING FUND

Hartford, Conn, March 11.-(UP) --The general assembly's agriculture committee today took under consid- eration @ measure proposing crea- ton of a revolving fund of $3,00,00O to aid farmers who sustained losses in the September hurricane and food.
 Samuel Graham, Sufield, presi- dent of the Connecticut Farm Bu- reau Federation, appeared in favor of the bill at an executive session of the committee.
 Under terms of the bill, farmers would be loaned monye at low inter- est rates. The fund would be ad- ministered by a state commission appointed by the governor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11

Continued from Page D cember 21, 1897, because of an in ability to agree on a method of iron ing out jurisdictional conflicts and of bringing both the old and new CIO unions into the federation. Both sides had agreed upon a sub stantial recognition of the indus trial unionism theory which caused the split. They had agreed to spe- cify industries where the industrial form of organization would apply.
 AFL and CIO negotiators agreed early today that progress" had been made in the two conferences since the initial meeting last Tuesday with MT. Roosevelt, whose efforts brought the factions back to the conference table.
 The five hour session devoted to discussing the CIO plan, to unite all AFL, CIO and independent rail- road unions, was the longest of the new meetings.
 CIO Spent Two Million
 New York, March II. - (UP) = Court records disclosed today that the Congress of Industrial Organ nations has spent $2,000,000 in its membership drive in the textile in- dustry that began in 1887.
 The figure was contained in affi~ davits by Sidney Hillman, chair. man of the textile workers organ izing committee, CIO. affiliate, and Emil Rieve, TWOC executive director.
 They were filed in supreme court in opposition to a suit by Francis J. German, president of the United Textile Workers of America, who attempted to tie up the TWOC funds. Justice Aron Steuer denied Germans motion yesterday.
 The affidavits, which said that TWOC employed 175 persons and spent $10O00 a week, protested that Gormar's plan would halt the mem- bership drive and disturb the in- dustry. They said the $2,000, ,00o spent included $1,000,000 contribute ed by other CIO unions: $500,0 0,000 given by the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, which Hill- man heads; $221,000 from autono- nous units of the United Textile Workers, and $10O,0O0 from UTW locals not organized autonmously.
 German led his union out of the CIO last fall and is trying to get it back into the American Federa- ton of Labor. His suit charged that the TWOC was withholding his unions funds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11
BRADLEY MAY BE NAMED

Hartford, Conn, March II = (U. PO - J. Kenneth Bradley, Vest port, law partner of Governor Ray- mond E. Baldwin, was mentioned prominently today for appointment as state liquor control commissioner, succeeding Frank s. Bergifl, New Haven Democrat, whose term ex- pires this year.
 Bradley formerly was Republican senate majority leader and is prom i1ent in Fairfield county politics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11

 AWARD IS MADE

Compensation of $210 is awarded Nickolas Molnar of Bridgeport in an agreement approved by Compensa- ton Commissioner James M. Lynch. The amount will be paid by the East ern Malleable Iron company of Naugatuck, at the rate of $7 weekly for 30 weeks. The injury consisted of left thumb fracture.
 Another agreement concerning the payment of $15.02 to Adam Sepanek of Seymour by the Seymour Mfg. Co.,, beginning February 15 and con- tinuing during the period of dis ability was filed and approved today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11
OBITUARY

DOWLING-Mrs. Katherine Dow ling, widow of Edward Bowling, of 373 East Main street died at St. Mary's hospital last night after a brief illness. She was born in Ire- land, coming to Waterbury 50 years ago. She has lived here ever since. She leaves one son, Terrence F. Bowling; two daughters, Mrs. Bea lily, and Miss Katherine Dow ling, both of Waterbury, and five grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Mary Cuddy, Mrs. Elizabeth Phelan and Mrs. Michael Kerwin; four brothers in Ireland.
 The funeral will be held from the home, 373 East Main street, at g o'clock Monday morning, followed by 8 solemn requiem mass at the Church of Immaculate Conception at 9:45. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery.
 She was member of the Rosary confraternity of the Immaculate Conception church.
 SHAPLEIGH - Arthur Byron Shapleigh died at his home 261 Grove street this morning after a brief illness. He was born on June 22, 1869 in Tanworth, N. H. but had been a resident of this city for the past twelve years. During that time he was employed by the Am- erican Metal Hose Company.
 MT. Shapleigh is survived by his wife, Mrs. Josephine Taylor Shap- leigh and one daughter, Letitia Shapleigh, a teacher at the Nathan Hale Junior high school in New Britain.
 Funeral services will be private. SALvADORI-Word was received here yesterday of the death of Evaristo Salvadori, 75, in Arezzo, Italy, February IT. Surviving are his wife, Domenica of Italy; two sons, Fernando and Galliano, both of Italy; four daughters, Mrs. Santi Catalani and Miss Ofelia Salvadori, both of Waterbury, Mrs. Olga Cini and Mrs. Celide Del Sarna, both of Italy, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
 SIBOLD ' Mrs. Caroline Sonde- ricker Sibold, wife of Rudolph C.. Sibold of 614 Washington avenue died this morning at the Waterbury hospital. She was born in Brooklyn, N. r., on October 26, 1885, the daughter of Julius and Catherine Sondericker. She has been a resi- dent of this city for the past thirty years. Mrs. Sibold was a member of the First Lutheran church and the Ladies Aid Society of the church. She is survived by her husband: :: her mother; two sisters, Mrs. Thomas Sheedy and Miss Charlotte Sondericker; one brother Herbert John Sondericker all of Brooklyn, N. Y. The funeral will be held from the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue on Monday afternoon at 9 o'clock, Rev. Martin Lorenz offlciat- ing. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 2 to g o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11
LAMBERT-DELANEY WIN DANCE PRIZE.

connie Lambert and William sCowboy" Delaney, who have won 5nnumerable contests. added another fitle to their growing list last night when they wefe judged the best fiea Aoppers at the Sigma Swing club daneS in Garden Hall, Giu,nar Carlson was emcee. John C0pes headed the committee in charge, assisted by Albert FolIachio, Oswald Jarnes and Albert DePaoia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11
KITCHENER POST NAUGATUCK GUESTS

s The Nau-atuck American Legion
 post will be host to Lord Kitchener
 post, British Veterans association, "Wednesday night with a bus leaving the local posts hall at 7:30 o'clock for those who make their reserva- fio1s before tomorrow night. Archie AitcheScn is chairman of the com- mittee arranging the St. Patrick's dance Saturday night at post hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11
reports that separatists intended to proclaim an independent state.
 Solution By Night

TtpOIIS IlldI SCpdIdtloto 1lItC1idCu " proclaim an independent state.
 Solution By Night
 The central government promised 8 solution by tonight, with new Slovak cabinet and coincident guar antees for concessions to Slovakia But the situation remained danger ouS.
 Ousted Premier Tiso, Karl Sidor. minister of state in the central gov- ernment, and members of the Hlinka and other Slovak nationalist parties met until the early hours of this morning, vainly trying to agree on a new cabinet.
 Sidor had been arrested on his arrival here from Prague, where he conferred with central government leaders yesterday. But he was re- leased after a short time, and then attended the meeting. At the end of the meetin, he made radio speech to Slovaks, announcing that there had been misunderstanding" at several towns between police and members of the Hlinka guard. He appealed to both police and guards to maintain order.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends. relatives and heighbors and especially the members of the Am erican Legion. Departments 57 and 9S of the Waterbury Manufacturing Company and the Rosary Confrater- nifty Society of St. Thomas Church for their Kindness shown during our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved brother and uncle, James Healey.
 (Signed)
 MRS. JOSEPH EVANS
 <and FAMILY.