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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
MASON SUPPLY co
 BOOKS EXAMINED
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(Continued from Page D ton on South Leonard street ii, 1884, in a raid by federal men. The still was said to be the largest ever uncovered in this section of the country.
 Judge Inglis, the federal men, and Special Prosecutor Alcorn, who par ticipated in one of the conferences were silent when queried as to the subjects discussed. The federal men were asked point blank late yester- day if the Devino books had been under inspection, and they were close-mouthed.
 Expects No Action
 Devino said today that he was cer- tain there would be no further &C., tion resultant from the inspection of his books. He denied having been called to any hearings by the federal men.
 Since the two conferences between the treasury men and Judge Inglis 1t has been speculated that a ques- tion of jurisdiction between the con- spiracy trial and possible federal nti- gation, may have arisen. The secrecy which has accompanied the confer ences has bespoken their importance
 Revelations Expected
 Before many more weeks of the Waterbury conspiracy trial have passed-the 1lth week was concluded yesterday--it is expected that some further revelations of the federal au- thorities' business in Waterbury will be made. The 18th week of the trial will open Tuesday at 10 o'clock, and there will definitely be session on Wednesday, February 22, Washing tons birthday.
 The MT. Beano" case has always been a matter of mystery to Water burians. The still, located in an aban- doned coal storage plant on South Leonard street. was termed as abso- lutely the most elaborate affair ever captured in this section.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
|PRECEDENT SET
 IN OvERTURES
Factory, Union Offcials Negotiate as Employees
 "Listen In''

On the stage of the Oalsville Com Iiaunity theater yesterday afternoon executives of the Oakvilie Divsiion of Scovill Mfg. Go. and the negotiat- ing committee of the Waterbury Brass Workers Union discussed enl- yer-enploye labor relations be- fore 8 capacity audience.
 Such an open discussion was u1- precedented in Connecticut labor re- latioris.
 The management and the union discussed the closed shop proposed by the union in its petition for a contract. The management refused to agree to the proposal. Company representatives were Bonnet Bronson, president; George Boden, general manager and John visscher, superintendent. Union representatives were: John J. Driscoll, Alex Castih, Raymond Holwell, all international represen- tatives of the 0. I. O.; Chairman Shelton Overbaugh of the union unit; Secy. William Quill, Abel Davis, Lester Wright, M. J. Barkaus- kas, Brony vaiciulis, Real Narcotic, Louis Carangel, Henry Miller and Clern Conr1or.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18

Pope has been elected. The chim- ney sweeps must then at once clean the Smudge from the chimney. When some candidate gets the necessary two-thirds vote. the bal- lots alone will be burned and clean white smoke must ascend. to give the news that the 262d Pope has been elected.
 Probably the most important posts are those of the six officials of ceremonies. They are known also as captains of the wheels. They will guard the six booths through which food. mail. censored letters and verbal messages will pass. Ver- bal messages must be spoken loud ly, so that everyone about may hear. All letters are censored oift- side by Prince Ludivoci Ch;gh-Al- bani. the special marshal of the eonclave.
 The three physicians are needed because of the age of the cardinals. The druggists will assist as nurses if necessary. and one of the physi- clans will be skilled surgeon, with complete equipment.
 The carpenters, bricklayers and tinsmiths will be needed in case re- pairs are required for the cardinals scells." consisting of three room apartments. in which the cardinals, their secretaries and their servants will each have a room.
 Three artisans are needed also to dismantle the voting stalls in the Sistine Chapel as soon as . Pope is named. This diSmantling takes place while the new Pope gees into . small dressing room. where he finds gowns of three sizes laid out for him--srnall. medium and large, He selects the best sitting costume and returns to, the only remaining voting stall. where each cardinal kncelS and kisses his foot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
HOLY CROSS GRADS
 CONVENE AT ELTON

Edward J. o'Donnell and Virgil A. Sciullo are in charge of the din- Ner meeting of the Naugatuck val- ley club of Holy Cross college this noon at The Elton. Dr. Michael J. Lawlor will preside.
 Arrangements will be made for the annual banquet May at The Elton where Rev. Francis J. Dolan, s. J., rector of Holy Gross college. and Rev. George Connors, of Springfield. Mass. national alumni president will be guests.
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 the chest of the father of one mus keteer killed in Spain.
 Then the mlsketeerS and the m.li- tiamen paraded past Mussolifii, marching with the "Passo Romano" i" the Fascist version of the German army goose step. Mussolini, in fine fettle, showed his pleasure at the precision of the marchers.
 The singing of Fascist hymns closed the ceremony.
 Militiamen and nusketeers cheer cd wildly as Mussolipi left. Persons close to Mussolini dis closed that as the result of the in- cidsnt before his viile Senator Ar- turo Bocchiri, chief of police, in- sisted that his guard be increased, but that Mussolini refused. He has often said that he does not fear for his person, and 1t is only at Boc- chini's insistence that that plain clothes men guard his villa fin force.
 He Is due to appear before many thousands of people at Turin tcmoF- row. His visit there. g miles from the French frontier, was long planned, and 1t w4s expected until the pOpe'e death that he would take the occasion to advance his can- paign for fulhllment of Itaiy's "nat- iiral aspirations"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Katherine (Grifiin) Goodman will be held iron, the Bergin funeral home, 200 East Main street, Monday morning at 8:S0 o'clock to the Church of the Sacred Heart, where q solemn higl, mass of requiem will be celebrated at 900 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary ceme- tery. Friends may call ct the fun eral home this and tomorrow aft- ternoon and evening. est.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Amelia Hettltnger will be held this after- noon at 2 o'lock at the Bailey- Snyder funeral home, p4 Wlll0w street. Rev. Martin [. Loreny, pas- tor of the First Lutheran Church, will officiate. Burial will be In the Grove cemetery. Naugatuck.
 Funeral services for William A. Sleeves will be held this afternoon at l:30 o'clock at the home in Pros- pect and at 3:s0 o'clock ct the chapel in Mountain Grove cemetery Bridgeport. Burial will be in the Bridgeport cemetery. Rev. D. Wright Lunsford, of stratford, will officiatc
 The funeral of Gabrielle Carbone was held this morning at S:l5 o'clock from the Colasanto funera home, e32 Bank street, with q solemn high mass at Q o'lock ii, the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Burial was in the family plot. Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of william drusky
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Morgenthau, ,Woodring Have Testified Twice
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 built to army specifications.
 3. That discrepancy existed between the original and transcrib- ed copies of a war department or- der authorizing the mission to tr1- spect the plane. As sent from the department, the order specified that the inspection was to cover every thing "less secret accessories" As received by naval officer assigned to assist the mission, the word "less" was missing. This was attributed to an error in transmission. Since the plane had been privately planned and built 1t was not equipped with army accessories, secret or other- wise. Zse.
 4. That although no specific in- structions were issued, 1t was quite well understood" that everything per- taining to he French activities was to be kept secret.
 5. That the procurement division of the treasury, which was brought into the negotiations at the request of the president, had never before had any interest in the raanufac- ture or procurement of military air. planes"
 6. That Assistant Secretary Of War Louis Johnson believed the Douglas bomber could not be cliamed as the property of the army, but that he participated in the army protests against its inspection by the French on a broad and general basis rather than on the ground of these specific (military) regulations"
 President Instructed
 Johnson's testimony revealed the instructions to cooperate with the mission, which bought for cash more than 500 planes, were given "by the president of the United States in a conference at the White House."
 He supported Gen. Malin Craig, army chief-of-staff, who testified that he had protested. the sales. Johnson said that the inspection did not violate army regulations govern ing sales to foreign governments be- cause the Douglas plane was not owned by the war department and was not being developed with gov- ernment funds.
 There is no power vested in the war department of the government presently to compel the entry of that ship into the competition (for army contracts)," Johnson testified, "even though 1t may have been built to the general U. s. army objectives."
 He said that after the White House authorization for cooperation had been given, he met with Wood ring and Craig, and 1t was agreed that should handle the matter and treat 1t as routine, as we would treat any other foreign purchase"
 War Dept. Order
 Admiral William D. Leahy, chief of naval operations. testified that the procurement division of the treasury requested that Capt. Sydney Kyaus accompany the French representa- tives to California where the plane was demonstrated to them. The or der from the war department said, in part:
 Capt. Kraus and members of a French mission will arrive Santa Monica or Mines Field Saturday night. Authority granted for them to inspect Douglas atatck bomber, less secret accessories, fly in same and open negotiations with Douglas com
 The testimony revealed that Kraus pany relative to purchase"
 received a copy of that order which did not contain the word "less." Kraus testified that the copy was made for him by Maj. K. B. Wolfe. the army's representative in Califor- mia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
Six Witnesses Called
 M 12 Weeks Time

Eleven weeks of actual trial have been expended in superior court and experts admit that the Waterbury conspiracy case is stiil in it's infancy.
 Fights weeks of the trial were required to impanel the trial jury and the past three weeks featured the presentation cf evidence. The trial started November 2e. but for a variety of reasons has been de- layed several times.
 Only six witnesses have been called by the state thus far. The three weeks devoted to tht pres entation of evidence. starting Jam uary 3i. have had as witnesses the following:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
Bible Class Awaits
 Hurricane Pictures
Telephone Company to Show Films at Grace Methodist
 Church Monday Night; Geo. Wright on Honor List
WATERX.LLLE

Wateryille, Feb. Monday even- ing the Evefymaia,s Bible Class of Waterville, will hold an open meet ing at 6 o'clock at the Grace Meth odist church, when moving and sound pictures of the hurricane and flood of last fall will be shown, through the courtesy of the South ern New England Telephone Com pany. There will also be a travel ogue of various countries, desecrib- ing the lives and costumes of the people.
 It is the desire of the Bible Glass to have this a community affair, the purpose of which will be to make people better acquainted with one another, and 8 cordial invita- ton is extended to both men and women to attend. Refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the program, when the Bible Glass will be assisted by members of the Ladies' Aid Society.
 A workers meeting for members of the Bible Glass will precede the open meeting, ata ' o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
MR., MRS. MILLS
 CAPTURE PRIZES
Hillcrest Couple First Place Winners at 'Ship-
 wreck Party
MIDDL LEBuRY Correspondent; Eleanor Read
 Telephone 5-o9Ss

Middlebury, Feb. lS - MT. and Mrs. Raymond O, Mills of HillcreSt won first prize for their costumes worn at the "Shipwreck Party" sponsored, by the MT, and Mrs, Club. of the Congregational church, Thursday evening,
 The other prize winners were: MT, ard Mrs. John Hornbecker, MT. and Mcs. Walton B, Smith, and Mir, and Mrs. Edmund Jones, The hosts for the evening were: MT, and Mrs, Melville Skin, Special guests were Mr. and Mrs. William c, Greene, formerly of South street, who re- gently took up their residence in t.srtforG.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18

January 31: City Clerk John P Fitzmaurice.
 February 1: John P. Fitz- maurice. Edward c. Levy.
 February 2: Edward c. Levy. February 3: Edwsrd c. Levy. February 2: Edward c. Levy. February 8: Edward c. Levy. February 2: Edward c. Levy. George HorWitz.
 February 10: George HorEitz, Arthur Lockwood. James Purcell. February l4: James P. Purcell. February is: James P. Purcell. February l6: James P. Purcell. Edward J. Hickey.
 February IT: James P. Purcell. Edward ,. Hickey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18


 1, known as the College Highway, in Cheshire, in the vicinity of the Cheshire Reformatory. At said time, Warren A. French of No. 87 Sims Street, Bridgeport, Connecti- cut, 8 State Police Officer att tached to Beacon Falls Barracks, was operating @ Ford two-door sedan, owned by the Department Of State Police, southerly along the westerly side of said Route No. 1 in the course of his duty on highway patrol between the New Haven line and the Milldale line, to which he had been assigned.
 Both deceased and French were duly licensed motor vehicle opera tors and were proceeding at Q rate of speed not excessive, de- ceased at about 35 miles per hour, before slowing up near the drive way to the Cheshire Reforlnatory, as hereinafter described, and French at between 35 and 40 miles per hour. There was 6 light rain but visibility was good. Wird- shield wipers of the police car were in operation. The pavement was of concrete and wet.
 As deceased approached the southerly driveway to the Ches- hire Reformatory, which is the main entrance to the reformatory, running east and west and per- pendicularly to the College High way at the westerly side of the highway, he slowed down and pulled over to the easterly should CT to allow 8 car following to pass having just previously driven to- wards the center of the highway seemingly intent upon making a more gradual approach to the entrance of the driveway and then changing his mind to permit the car following to pass. Said car following was driven by one Will lard Lesi1une and registered in Massachusetts. It was Nolan's in- tention to enter the driveway and, in permitting the car following him to pass, he came virtually to 6 stop on the easterly shoulder of the road and about eight or ten feet south of the driveway. There- upon as the car passed him at his left, Nolan proceeded behind the passing car and across the road towards the entrance to the said driveway.
 When he had trayersed slowly, at about ten miles per hour, a dis tance about equivalent to the length of this car onto the vest erly side of the highway, that is, the rear wheels being about on the center line and the car at about a 45 degree angle with ref- erence to the said driveway and pointing approximately northwest erly at about opposite the ,nid- point of the entrance to eaid driveway, the car operated by French going south on the wes- erly side of the highway collided with the Nolan car, the left front of the French car striking against the forward side of the Nolan car just in front of the cabin of the light truck. The Nolan car was whirled almost completely around by the force of the impact and came to rest headed in a 1orth- erly direction on the easterly side of the road near the center line, it's front wheels turned slightly toward the driveway and about opposite to where the police car came to rest. The latter careened against a telegraph pole at the southwesterly corner of the drive way, turned over on it's left side and came to rest lying on its left side headed in a southwesteriy direction, off the road and on the lawn of the reformatory grounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
RoIo NOT RETURNING


 Paris, Feb. 1S.--(UPl-Lieut. Gen Vicente Rojo. one of the ranking officers of the Spanish Loyalist army. told the United Press from Southern France today that he would not return to Spain.
 Rojo arrived at Perpignan, in France near the Spanish frontier. from Paris last night and continued on to Vernet Les Bains, where his wife and children have lived for several months.
 It was reported that he had sent his resignation to the Republican government because of a conviction that it would be useless to continue the civi, war. and that his decision was the deciding factor in the re- fasal of President Manuel Azana to return to Spain from the Spanish embassy here.
 Can't Re Interviewed
 Rojo. taking to the United Press from Vernet Les Rains today, re- fused to give details. He said he could not give an interview because of a French government ban on political activities by Loyalists in France. But he added that he would not return to Spain and that he would return to Paris after a week end with his family.
 Rojo and Gen. Jose Miaja. su- preme commander in central Spain. were promoted to lieutenant general the highest rank in the Loyalist army-only a week ago.
 The promotion, in RojoS case, was for his direction of the defense of Catalonia. where he was chief of staff of the Loyalist army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18

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 of the especial nature of the con- clave. The chimney sweeps for eX- ample are needed to keep the 1l5-
 foot chimney spotleSs. In accord
 aTlce with church tradition. the
 public waiting in St. Peters square
 will be able to tell by the color of
 the smoke from the chimney wheth- ser . new Pope has been elected. Halloting takes place morning and afternoon daily. If no candidate gets Q two-thirds majority. the bal lot slips will be burned with a sInudge that gives off a black smoke. which tells the world that no
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
|lF YOU FEEL SUNK Roud fi,is and cheer up

Ass you % hlus that fife is no longer worth mezn. depreesed--inst absolutely SuNEy Then here's good news fof you h case you need xond general system t0nic-Just take fanons Lgdia E> rinkh2m's Vegetable Com. n4und- Lak It's wholesome herhs and roots k11p Entrxe buiid up moee physical resist mors eaafly threw oIf the "hlues" and give mnfG snerFy to enjoy fife.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18

ne WOul0 cal TOT lnpOItaut IeVto- ions in the charter under which the city now operates.
 Blank Bill Filed
 A blank bill amending the charter of the City of Waterbury was filed early in the legislative session by Senator Egan. Its text has not yet been filled in.
 state Senator
 It is believed that. Senator Egan's charter changes, will be opposed to those offered to the legislature Thurss day by Senator George T. Culhahe of Waterbury. Senator Egan charged that the Culhane bill. calling for 6S charter amendments, had been ''raihoaded in, without the people of Waterbury having an opportunity to study the proposed changes.
 Senator Egan's charter amend mentS. it is believed, wonld affect the powers of the mayor, the board of finance, call for certain changes in some city boards, change the present. provisions regarding the po- lice and fire departments, call for regular audits of the city's books.
 Planning Commission
 The junior senator may also seek to resurrect the City Planning Com mission. which has not been func- tioning for several years.
 The fate of all the Waterbury charter amendments depends, of course, on whether or not Q refer endum on the city manager plan is held. and then on whether or, not the voters of the City accept or re- isct the city manager nlan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
Senator Egan Plans
 Charter Amendments
Changes May Clash With Proposals Offered By Ser- ator CuItahe- City Planning Commission Revived

Several important changes in the present city charter will be proposed to the cities and boroughs committee or the legislature by Senator Edward F. Egan of Waterbury in a bill embodyng proposed charter amendments The b will not be heard Tuesday when other Waterbury bills considered but will be given hearing at later oate Senator Egan today said he not prepared to discuss
 his proposed charter amendments. but did admit that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
OBITUARY

IsHERWOoD-Mrs. Edith Sarah Williams Isherwood, wife of Alfred Isherwood, died this morning at her home 50 Greenleaf avenue. A ila- tive of Manchester, England she was the daughter of William and Annie Williams. She attended Christ Chapel.
 Mrs. Isherwood is survived by her husband; one daughter, Miss Wiri- fred Isherwood of this city; four brothers, Arthur, John, Frank and Marsden williams and one sister, Miss Gladys Williams all of Eng land.
 Funeral services will be held on Monday afternoon" at 2:30 o'clock from the Anderson funeral home, Rev. Samuel Budde officiating. Bu- rial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 3 to s and 2 to Q o'clock.
 GRANGER-Miss Marie c. Mac donnell, teacher of drarnatics and elocution at Crosby High school, left yesterday for Kankakee, Ill. to at tend funeral services for her broth- er-in-law, Atty. Alexis Louis Gran- ger. Mir. Granger, Q prominent law yer in Kangakee, died suddenly Thursday night. Survivors also in- clude his wife, three daughters and @ son.
 SHEARON-Miss Mary A. Shear on of 177 Wolcott street died last evening at her home after q long illness. She was the daughter of the late James and Julia (Phelan) shearon, early Irish residents of the city. tH "
 Following the death of her mother Miss Shearon took over the duties of the household and was devoted to her home and family. She pos- sessed kind and genial nature which had won her the esteem of her many friends. A good tieighbor and trusting friend, her death will be deeply grieved by all with whom she came in contact.
 Tn her younger days she was a communicaiit of the old Immaculate Conception Church and later was one of the original members of the Sacred Heart Church. During the pastorship of Rev. Hugh Trainor, Miss Shearon was active in the affairs of the parish and was . willing supporter of the various url- dertakings of church groups.
 Survivors include three sisters Julia and Elizabeth Shearon and Sister Thecla of St. Peters convent West Hartford.
 The funeral will be held from the home on Monday morning at o:So o'clock to the Sacred Heart Church where . solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 10 o'clock Burial will be in old St. Joseph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18

MT. and Mrs. George F. Wright of 1784 Thomaston avenue, whose son, George, is . sophomore at Brothers College, of Drew Univer- sity, Madison, New Jersey, have re-. ceived word from the college that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18

(Continued from Page D would be more likely to approve the governments recognition decision, if Franco gave an assurance that he would be generous toward the Re puhlicans in victory and would pre- serve Spain for Spaniards.
 Assurance of clemency would en- able the British government to in- form Negrin that his fundamental condition for peace had been ful- filled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
Church Services

Mass will be celebrated at the Church of St, John of the Cross by lssv. Raymond J, Kennedy at g o'clock tomorrow morning,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18

Rev. William H, McCance, pastor of the Aiiddlebury Congregational church will exchange pulplts tomor- row morning with Rev, Paul Cullen cf the Congregational church m efle~town.
 { church school will beat s;S0 a. m, ard the members of the Christian sEndeavor Society will meet in the schurch rooms at 7.45 p. m,