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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-02
CURE FOR HORSE
 DISEASE FOUND

Washington, Aug. 2.-(UP)-Agri- culture department veterinarians re- ported today the successful use of a new vaccine to halt the spread of sleeping sickness among horses. The vaccine is made from artif1cially in- fected egg-embryoes.
 The vaccine was given a large part of the credit for reducing the num- Der of sleeping sickness cases from 184,000 last year to 8 few hundred so far this year. Last year one out of every five horses affected died.
 Mosquitoes are the carriers of the disease both among horses and among humans, 1t is believed. In at least one instance mosquitoes are be- lieved to have transmitted it from horses to humans.
 Several children became i'll of sleeping sickness last year in @ New England camp near where several diseased horses were discovered, Dr. Giltner said. The connection, how ever, was never established definite y.
 The new vaccine, discovered last year, Is made by artifically infect ing a 10-day-old egg embryo with the virus of the disease. The em- bryo dies within a few hours. It is then treated with formalin to pre- vent spread of the disease. Vac- cinated animals develop immunity within two weeks.
 Birds also are believed to be car- riers of the sleeping sickness virus. It has been found in pigeons and pheasants. It is transmitted, how ever, only by about eight known va rieties of mosquitoes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-02
BUNCLED DEATH
 STORY IS DENIED
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(COntinued from Page D chair with Protestant chaplain W. Bradley Whitney, he sang Tn the Gayden," Jesus Saves" and "Nearer My God to Thee" Green was in the chair 20 minutes and received five shocks of increasing voltage and amperage.
 Meanwhile, in death cell No. 3, St. Sauveur asked Catholic chap lain Ralph W. Farrell:
 "Isn't it taking g long time, Father?"
 "They are never in hurry about these things" the priest comforted him.
 When his turn came, St. Sauveur strode to the chair repeating the "Izail Mary" and reciting 8 prayer after the priest. He was pronounced dead by the three physicians after being in the chair 17 minutes.
 Heretofore, the use of the electric chair has dimmed the lights throughout the prison. But prior to tho double execution the chair had been modernized at a cost of $5,000 including installation of an inde- pendent generator.
 And so Henry Richards, 2l, of Maiden, serving 8 seven-t -to-ten-year term as an accessory in the same prison, did not know when his con- federates died in the chair.
 The hold-up during which the murder occurred netted $350-less than Green paid Portland, Me-, paWnbroker for the death weapon
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-02
Fifty To Complete In
 Scovill's Contests
Annual Francis T. Reeves Prizes to Be Awarded in Fishing Matches at WOodtick Hickman, Chairman

each class for the longest fish caught on each of the four days. And to liven up the contest bit, there will also be an e::tra prize for the long, est bullhead caught each day. No competitor can win more than one prize in each class.
 There are IA boats available at Woodtic, each of VI ici should take at least three persons. There will be no reservations made. Those un- able to get a seat in boat may fish from the shore. This is less of a disadvantage than might appera to the inexperienced eye, for in pre- vious years those fishing from the shore have frequently come of bet ter than those in the boats, what ever the reason may be.
 Frank Williams and Jim Harmon will record the scores, measure the fish. and act as judges for the con- petition. All Scovill employees re in- vited to take part, but Q state fish, ing license is necessary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-02
CHESHIRE MAN
 S7 YESTERDAY
John Marshall, Old Time Democrat, Still Active
 Likes Politics

Two of the oldest residents of this part of the country have had birth days today and yesterday. The younger of the two was 97 yester- day. He is John Marshall, Cheshire's oldest resident. Although he was born in Ogdensburg, N. Y, and has lived in Wisconsin, and in Water bury, the last eighty years of his life he has spent in the same house in Cheshire. Still in good health, he has high hopes of reaching te cen- tury mark. He is still able to walk about, and makes regular trips to te barber shop.
 MT. Marshall is much interested in politics, having been an ardent Dem- ocrat ever since he voted for Ste- phen Douglas for president in 1860. He lives with his daughter, Miss Lucille Marshall, and has a sister. Mrs. Herbert E. Banton, living in New Haven.
 Mrs. Olive Davison, of otis, Mass,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-02
BRITAIN PLANS
 TO BUILD BOATS
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The British program is proceeding at rapid pace. Three new crlis- CTS were launched recently. The 35,000-ton battleships, Duke of York and Beatty, will be launched shortly.
 There was no indication whether Russia intended to take advantage of the increased tonnage limit, though 1t was assumed that there had been an objective reason for the alteration.
 It was recalled that Admiral N. c. Kotzenov, Russian navy commis- sar, said in 8 speech on Russia s first navy day, July "A, that Russia now had the biggest submarine fleet in the world--bigger than Ger many's and Japan's combined. He said also "our Socialist industry has gained strength to such an extent that 1t is able to build modern ships, both small and large, in no way in- ferior to ships of the great naval powers. We are simultaneously preparing for the laying down of still larger ships"
 Announcement of the alteration in the treaty came immediately af- ter the disclosure that Britain had decided to increase its formidable 1889 program, which already in- cluded more than 70 warships.
 Godfrey Shakespeare, parliamen- tary and financial secretary to the admiralty, was expected to an- nounce the decision in the House of Commons today, in response to an arranged question by Charles G. Ammon, Labor, himself for- mer parliamentary secretary to the to the admiralty.
 The navy had just announced that 1t had decided to buy more than 30 fishing trawlers for antt- submarine work.
 New construction was expected to center on small craft, such as ships for escorting merchant ships.
 As part of its rearmament, the government Is putting into immedi- ate service the 133 warships of the fleet reserve, and 1t has called up 12,000 naval reservists to man them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-02
Scene Of 12 Years Ago Is Repeated

Boston, Aug. 2.-(UP)-One midnight, 12 years ago this month, hundreds of persons massed outside the walls of Massachusetts state prison.
 In the crowd were Alexander Green and his 10-year-old son Wallace.
 To the electric chair, that midnight, went Nicola Sacco, Bartolomeo Vanzetu and Celes- tino Madeiros, all convicted of hold-up murders.
 Last midnight, hundreds of persons massed again outside the prison walls.
 To the electric chair went Wallace Green, 22, and Walter St. Sauveur, 19, convicted of hOld-up murders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-02

for rehabilitation loans to be dis bursed over a two year period.
 An FSA official explained that if the lending bill had passed, 1t would have made it possible to take care of 100000 rehabilitation borrowers and would have made farm owners out of 60,000 tenant farmers.
 In sense, officials indicated, the REA is better of now that the lend- ing bill is dead The measure would have provided $500, ,0O0, 900 for loans over a seven year period. It was es- timated that of that amount only $20,000, 900 would be available for the current year-just half the amount previously appropriated by Congress. The $40,000,000 appropriation will enable the REA to extend electric lines to between 100000 to 125,000 farm homes. It now has a waiting list of applications totaling $6O,- 100000,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-02
BILL CLAMPS
 DOWN ON ALIENS

Washington, Aug. 2,-(UP.- President Roosevelt received from congress today 8 bill calling for au- tomatic deportation of aliens found guilty of espionage or sabotage, or of violation of federal or state nar- cotic laws.
 The bill was expected to represent congress- most drastic move at this time against alien criminals.
 The bill, which was approved by the senate yesterday, also would provide immediate deportation of aliens committed to institutions as habitual users of narcotics. Under present law, deportation of alien criminals is left to the discretion Of the secretary of labor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-02
FALL IS FATAL

North Adams, Mass, Aug. 2-(UP) Sabin, IS, died at a hos- pital today from a skull fracture suffered last night when she fell from the handlebars of a bicycle operated by her 14-year-old brother William, who was slightly hurt. The accident occurred as they were coasting down the city's steepest street. Goldie, high school soph- omore and daughter of a North Adams tailor, never regained con- sciousness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-02
nR. EREIID ILL

London, Aug. 2.-CUP)-Dr. Sig mund Freud, 83, father of psycho- analysis, Is gravely i'll at his home in the suburb of Hampstead, 1t was learned today. Dr. Freud, a refugee from Nazi Austria, has been in deli cate health for many years. His condition became worse several weeks ago and members of his fam fly have assembled here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-02
Chairman

Hickman, chairman of the recrea- tion committee of the Scovili Fore mems association. The prizes will be donated by Francis T. Reeves and the Scovill recreation committee, and will be fishing tackle, rods, other equipment every fisherman is always in need of. Only big fish will be counted in the competition again this year.
 Prizes will be given for fish in each of four classes--for black bass, either small or large mouth, pickerel, perch and calico bass. There will be four prizes in each of these classes, over the whole period, in addition to small extra prizes in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-02
30 WOMEN WORKERS
 ESCAPE BLAZE

Boston, August 2.-(UP) - Thirty women shoe workers from Lynn escaped or were assisted to safety without injury today when @ bus caught fire in Winthrop Square.
 The driver, Joseph s. Wilson of Baldwin Street. Lynn, halted the bus and assisted several of the wo- men through the emergency exit. After sounding an alarm, he re- turned and tried to quell the blaze, suffering an injury to his left hand while so engaged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-02

just across the Connecticut line has already passed the century mark, and today starts on the third year of her second century. She was born in Palmer, Mass on August 2, 1887, and has lived in otis for the last 70 years, in a home on the old Knox trail, part of which was built by her grandfather in l786. She is the oldest registered voter in Berk- shire county, and the oldest living member of the w. c. T. Us being three years the senior of Mrs. Fan nie Abbott of Waterbury, also a staunch member of the organization who celebrated her 99th birthday last week. Mrs. Ravison lives with her daughter and son-in-law, MT and Mrs. Henry Somes.
 Schools of Russi anow have more fhoY1 Qn mn mn t1,iniie
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-02

About 50 competitors from all de- partments of the Scovill company are expected to take part in the an- nual Reeves fishing competition, to be held on four Saturdays-AugufS ,, and 26, September 16 and 30,
 rain or shine, from noon to 8 p. m., It Woodtick, according to Russell
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-02
LIQUOR PERMIT NOTICE OF TI0N

This is to give notice that I, Frank DiPrimio, of 1090 North Main St.. Waterbury, Conn, have filed an application dated Aug. End, 1889, with the Liquor Control Commission of alcoholic liquor (beer only) on the premises, 23 East Farm St., Wa terbury, Conn. The business Is own ed by Frank DiPrimio, of 1090 North Main St, Waterbury, Conn.,. and will be conducted by Frank DiPrimio, of Conn.,, as permitted.
 FRANK DI PRIMO.
 Dated Aug. End, 1889. 8-2-9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-02
BODY RECOVERED

Boston, Aug. 2-(UP)-The body of Edward Magnell, 12, who disap- peared Monday while playing with two friends along @ rotting wharf on the East Boston waterfront, was recovered late yesterday by a diver from the water-filed hulk of an abandoned five-masted schooner after a 15-hour search by police and firemen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-02

Japan has a wave of speculation in silk cocoon trading.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-02

Armament manufacture is to be extended in South Africa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-02

Schools of Russi anow have more than 3O,o0O,OOO pupils.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
LOVER REAL CATS,
 NOT LADY CATS
Omission of Comma Starts FurOre With Woman
 Author Alma Catts

New York, Feb. 15- (UP) The Daily News explained today that it had omitted a comma, and that Clara Booth, the author, doesn't shoot poor, innocent pussy cats. Yesterday, in an interview with Miss Booth, author of the Broad way hits "The women." and Kiss The Boys Goodbye" the news had mentioned that her hobbies includ- ed: "surfboard riding, shooting cats and needlepoint."
 A telegram to the news from Alma Eleanor Catts. who described herself as president, Bronx Chap ter, S. P. c. M. F. F. F. (Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Mans Four Footed Friends) read:
 Feel that you should write strong editorial condemning heart- less hobby quote shooting cats un- quote successful cynical Clare Booth which she so brutally confesses to in your paper this morning"
 The news explained that there should have been a comma after the word shooting" in the inter- view.
 The news added Miss Booths own comment: T love real cats. But not some lady cats know"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
SON OF POLICE
 CHIEF ARRESTED

Dedham, aMss., Feb. IS. (UP)- John Robert Moloney, g, handsome sixfoot son of Police Chief John J. Molpney, Milford, pleaded not guilty today when arraigned in district court on manslaughter charge in connection with the death of an elderly inmate of Medfield State hospital. At the request of Police Chief Colman J. Hogan of Medf1eld, Judge James A. Halloran continued the case to March r for trial, the defendant remaining free under $5,000 bail.
 Young Moloney was not repre- sented by counsel. His parents at tended the arraignment. The man. slaughter charge was based on the death last week of John ONeil, 73, of Cambridge at the hospital, where Moloney was an attendant. Author ities said O'Neil apparently died from a blow in the abdomen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15

That most valuable exchange in the world - The American Dollar will reach the peak of its buying power tomorrow in Waterbury.
 The reason? DOLLAR DAY!
 Yes, sirree, yes, sirree, the first DOLLAR DAY of 1889, sponsored by members of the Waterbury Mer- chants Bureau, looms for those ex- perts in obtaining bargains.
 The greatest price-cutting epoch of the season will be in vogue at Waterbury establishments where the early shopper will find such amaz- ing values that seeing will be be- lieving."
 Merchants Prepare Way
 Merchants are clearing out their winter stocks; astute managers are presenting bargains in merchandise so that spring, really about two months away, will find them ready to handle the warner seasons offerings.
 Even the weather man is expected to be kind to the thousands of Wa terbury shoppers who will seek to take advantage of the DOLLAR DAY bargains. Prospect is for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
CROOKED BEANO
 PROMOTER PAYS
Suspended Sentence of One Year; But $l,OOO
 Fine Must Be Paid

Salem, Mass, Feb. 15.-UP)-A suspended one-year jail sentence hung over James Nelson, 48, Of Swampscott today for conducting a fixed" beano game.
 Persons who play beano have a right to expect that "the cards won't be stacked against them," Superior Judge Raoul H. Beaudreau said yesterday in imposing $1,000 fine and the suspended sentence on Nell son, who pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy and larceny by trick"
 A co-defendant, Edmund R. Mayo, l9, of Maiden, described by police as a tool" also pleaded guilty to the same charges and was fined $200 and given a suspended one-year sen- tence.
 Police Chief Walter F. Reeves. who said TOO persons were attending Nelson's Beano game at Swamp scott's Sunbeam Inn at the time of the raid last Sept. 2S, testified that an elaborate system of peep-holes secret telephones and microphones enabled Mayo, in a second-fioor compartment, to control the num- bers called during the game.
 The siO0 prizes were awarded tc planted" players who received $5 for their services, Reeves said
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
SACCO, VANZETTI
 WITNESS DIES

Brockton, Mass, Feb. 15-(UP)- Funeral services will be held here tomorrow for Francis J. Burke, 73. witness to the holdup-slayings in 1920 for which Nicola Sacco and Bartholomeo Vandetti were executed in 1927 after one of the nations outstanding court battles.
 Burke. a salesman, died yesterday while on a business trip in Detroit. Mich. A native of East Weymouth and longtime resident of Brockton. he had lived several years in New York city.
 A Socialist party member. Burke gave important evidence to the grand jury that indicted Sacco and Vandetti for murder, but at the trial failed to remember his previous tes- tlmony and found 1t impossible to positively identify either of the de- fendcnats.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
ONE SELECTMAN
 STEALS PICTURE

Swampscott, Mass, Feb. IS. (UP) The four opponents of James w.. Buchanan, seeking election to the board of selectmen, grumbled today because: Buchanan discovered an ancient statute permitting can- didates to have three words, de- scribing their party or principles printed on the ballot.
 Buchanans name on sample pal lots just printed was followed by the slogan -Economy with Efhciency." Buchanan's action was upheld by Town Counsel Lester B. Morley. It's too late to follow suit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
TAX COLLECTOR. AUDIT MAY COME
Board of Finance to Dis- Cuss Cost of Huge Job
 at Meeting Tonight

Meeting with Howard Ferguson, partner in Griffenhagen & Associ- ates, municipal audit firm, members of the economy committee of the board of finance will take up consid- eration tonight of possible audit of records in the tax collectors oiiice over the period 1930-193S.
 During the past weeks Controller Sherwood L. Rowland has com- plained that his limited staff" has been unable to undertake the usual audit of 1888 and, thus, has recom- mended that special accountants be hired. In this connection, the con- troller sought to undertake "direc- tion" of an audit of the records cited over the eight-year period in order to check them with records in his own office, he inferred.
 Audit Is Desired
 The Griffenhagen firm is expect ed to start an audit of the city's &C., counts, as is customary at this time of year, and members of the board of finance. agreeing that an audit should be made to show condition of back taxes, are agreed that Griffen- hagen & Associates should be con- suited as to cost of the audit. It was suggested by Commissioner John H. Goss at the last meeting of the full board that the audit might be made in pieces, taking year or two at a time.
 Commissioner Major w. Judge, chairman of the economy commit tee, and the other members, Com missioners Goss and Charles B.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
Merchants Prepared
 For Great Dollar Day
Waterbury, Surrounding Towns Will Be Presented With Bargains That Eclipse All Previous Efforts
 in This Respect

partly cloudy tomorrow, but no rain or snow is predicted.
 Remarkable Bargains
 The Democrat presents today list ings of many of the ,larkable bargains which will be offered throughout tomorrow at the many stores having membership in the Merchants Bureau.
 A careful study of the offerings will indicate in advance of seeing the merchandise just how much money can be saved by buying dur ing DOLLAR DAY. The advertise ments are veritable treasure troves fo rthe shopper seeking to save by buying bargains.
 There will be bargains for every member of the household. Cloth ing that is needed, at prices mak- ing it imperative to buy at the new low price.
 All Necessary Goods
 Fixtures for the home. Equip ment of standard value which can be used throughout the years.
 Every variety of merchandise will be on display and at prices - WHEWl There never were such bargains in the history of Water bury.
 The Waterbury Merchants Bu- reau of the Chamber of Commerce is cooperating in every way to make 1939's first DOLLAR DAY 8 great success.
 Better plan to shop early. so that you may find replete stocks of the innumerable bargains. You'll be de- lighted with the extensive savings which will reward your foresight.
 There are always better buys in Waterbury, par ticularly is this true on DOLLAR DAY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
THREE PROMINENT
 PEOPLE IN DANGER

New Haven, Conn, Feb. IS. (UP) A federal grand jury today con- sidered whether indictments should be returned against three prominent persons as result of the McKesson & Robbins scandal.
 They were Irving Feinberg, Bos- ton: Benjamin Simon, Bronx, N. r., and his brother, Jacob, New York city, who have been accused in fed- eral warrants of illegal diversion of alcohol.
 Feinberg and Benjamin Simon were at liberty under bond pending arraignment in U. s. district court. Jacob Simon's arrest was delayed because of serious illness.
 Feinberg. head of the Graves Gin CO, and American Beverage Co., formerly was president of the United Drug and Chemical Go, which was absorbed by the McKeSson firm in 1884. The Simon brothers also were officials of the lquidated company.
 Results of the grand jury delib- erations will not be known until the cases are formally presented be- fore the court
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
CHOICE OF POPE
 IS DISCUSSED
Italian Paper Picks One of Cardinals-NO One Can
 Yet Predict
BY REYNOLDS PACKARD United Press Staff Correspondent

Vatican City, Feb. 15.-tUP)-The newspaper Telegrapho of Leghorn, organ of Count Galleazzo Ciano, Fascist foreign minister and son. in-law of Premier Benito Mussolini called for an Italian, non-political Pope today and recommended Car dinal Dalla Costa, archbishop of Florence, as successor to Pope Plus XI.
 AS alternate, the newspaper sug- gested Cardinal Massimi, president of the commission for Oriental codi- fication.
 It was in an unsigned editorial that the newspaper, whose editor, Giovanni Ansaldo usually express es the Italian foreign office view point, called for an Evangelical" Pope rather than a diplomatic" one.
 No Non-Italian
 "A non-Italian cardinal?" asked the Telegrapho. No! For evident reasons. North America? No! Be- cause North Americans are too much involved against the German struggle. South America? No! Because South America is too open ly opposed to the Spanish epis- copate, which feels 1t has not suf- ficiently backed the three years civil war. AS a matetr of fact, we do not see a foreign man ca- pabale of being Pope"
 The newspaper then called for an Italian who would attend to the care of souls," and rejected Car dinal Pacelli, secretary of state of the Vatican, who 1t said was noted as a diplomat.
 Pacelli Is Liked
 Telegrapho predicted that Pacelli would receive many votes in the early ballots of the College of Car dinals which is to meet late this month or on March 1. But it con- tinued to say that the first favorite was Cardinal Dalla Costa, "who is truly Evangelical and saintly."
 Marble cutters descended into the crypt of St. Peters this morning
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
Judge Thomas Is
 Called By Radio

New York, Feb. 15.-tUP)- John T. Cahill, special assist ant to U. s. Attorney General Frank Murphy, radioed U. s. District Judge Edwin s. Thom- as of Connecticut today to com- municate with him as soon as possible tomorrow regarding the affairs of the McKesson & Robbins drug concern.
 Thomas will arrive in New York tomorrow aboard the s. s. Quirigua, after cutting short . South American cruise to appear before a federal grand jury investigating the drug concern and the eastern federal judiciary.
 Cahill said he would not ask Thomas to go before the grand jury immediately, but that he wanted first to question him privately especially about Thomas appointment of re- ceivers for McKess0n & Rob- bins.