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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-29

6ohIu OF FINANCE mas had 70 90
much work which was properly that
OF other boards. It alleges that
"the other boards did not function
on their own initiative.
1t Is recommended that the in
coming administration clear up the
records In the tax collectors office.
There Is considerable variance, 1t
states, between the tax office records
and those in the controllers office.
Economics effected in the past two
years. and the work OF the finance
boards economy committee are de-
scribed, as we'll as the steps taken
In preparing the 1910 budget. which
calls for tax rate OF 32.5 mills. A
substantially lower tax rate In sub
sequent years can be achieved, the
statement asserts.
Text Of Statement
Following Is the text Of the fl
nance board statement accompany
ng the proposed budget:
@4' November rs. 1889.
To the
Honorable Board Of Aldermen,
City Of waterbury, Connecticut:
AZ this time. when change I'm
administration Is taking place, II
seems appropriate that the Board
Of Finance report as briefly as
possible the program that II has
been carrying on since January /,
1888, In the fiscal interests Of the
City Of Waterbury. and that this
report should accompany its pro-
posed budget for 1910 10 the Board
Of Aldermen.
BY the first Of January, 1888, Il
was sufficiently clear TO the Board
OF Finance that II had q great
responsibility and a heavy Job ON
It's hands In connection with the
fiscal situation Of the City. An
incomplete audit Of the City's ac-
counts had been Tor was being)
made by Griffenhagen and Assoc
ciates. The audit was necessarily
incomplete because Of missing
records.
~ was, OF course, necessary tnat
the Board OF Finance have as COM
plete an audit Of the accounts Of
the City for the year 1887 as pos
sible. IL was found that there
was sufficient appropriation for
auditing left In the 1888 budget
10 that Griffenhagen were engaged
By the City TO complete the audit
for 1887.
Sub Committee Needed
II was evident that n sub.com-
mittee OF the Board Of Finance
should be appointed, who would
give the time necessary and who
could develop program and rec
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-29
BRITISH PLANES
BATTLE NAILS
Fight Off East Coast OF
England; Sharp Fight
ing in North Sea
BY REUEL S. MOORE
United Press STAFF Correspondent


London, Nov. 20 - CUP - Royal
air force fighting craft battled Ger
man planes off the east coast today,
pouring stream Of bullets into one
Heinkel bomber as 1t turned on its
side and dived through clouds and
mist to the sea
Great puffs of black smoke were
trailing the plane off the north
CUMBERLAND coast and 1t presumably
plunged into the North Sea because
the British pilot on its tail had to
pull up suddenly to avoid falling in
To the water.
The Heinkel craft and other Ger
man planes were reported to have
lodged through the clouds over the
Firth of Forth and to have battled
with Royal Air Force planes over
southeastern Scottish towns earlier
in the day before being driven out
to sea.
Machinegun fire over one town
indicated a sharp battle above the
clouds messages from one SOUTH
eastern Scottish town said.
Other Planes Chased
Two other German reconnais-
sance planes also were chased
through the clouds over Scotland by
r. A. F. planes. the Evening Stand
ard reported. but they turned east
ward and flew swiftly over the
North Sea.
The plane that was attacked off
Northumberland apparently was
shot down but the wreckage could
not be found on the sea and the air
ministry statement merely said that
1t dived toward the sea after being
attacked.
Later two British fighting planes
were reported to have attacked q
Heinkel bomber over a town near
the Firth of Forth, where several
German attacks and reconnaissance
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BY ALAN MACELWAIN
United Press staff Correspondent

NO4AasG@A 4sG&sS kS~s@eA &~sA @SES~>~@e~~~A@~g
Los Angeles. Nov. 20 - Cup -
william Leach's last hope had not
been realized today but County
Hospital physicians had all but
despaired for the life'of Miss Bever-
ly Wager whom he stabbed In a
frenzy Of jealousy.
His last hope, scrawled while
carbon monoide gas slowly choked
him, was that she dies the death
Of a rag doll" He had just stabbed
her seven times.
His suicide notes-there were three
Of them-did not mention Keith
Helmick, his rival In love. He evil
IDENTIFY believed he had succeeded
IN killing him. He stabbed Helmick
several times with q pocket knife
and the blade struck his victim's
spine and paralyzed him.
Leach, 80. . movie Studio eR-
ploye. had been enamorsts Of Miss
wagner. who Is Is. for months. She
wns hls swastheart until ehn INST
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-29
CLEVELAND HAS !.
FIGHT FOR FOOD
Extra Police Guarding Re-
lief OffiCes-Pe People Are
ClamOring to BE Fed

Cleveland, Nov. 29.-(UP).-City
officials ordered extra squads of
police to two relief offices today to
quell crowds clamoring for food Or
defs. The present crisis resulted
from exhaustion of state relief funds
to match those put up by the city.
Normal matching has been on a
$3.50 basis until state funds dwin-
died to 80 per cent. Then finally
zero. The extra strain on the city's
share meanwhile diminished its
money.
City officials have blamed Cleye-
lands recurrent relief problem on
the state administration, which,
they charge, mot only has Stunned
the responsibility Of providing
funds" but also has refused to re-
fConkinl,ad .on pNmm Al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-29
Finland Has Answered
Russia But Will Not Dis
close Its Contents
EXPECT CRISIS TO
STRIKE ANY MINUTE
Finnish People Are Very
Indignant Over Fake
Charges of SOviets
BY NORMAN B. DEUEL.
UNITED Press Staff Correspondent

NOniteu freSS Statt OOEreSpOnuentI
Helsingfors, November 20.
= (UP) = Finland sent a
message to Moscow today re-
plying to Russia's announce
ment that the Russian-Fin-
nish nonaggression treaty
was Cancelled. Contents of
the message will not be dis
closed here until the Finnish
minister in Moscow has
handed 1t to the Soviet premier, v.
M. Molotov, probably this afternoon.
Firms believed that Russia might
bring the crisis to a head by seizing
four unfortified islands in the Gulf
of Finland. -s.g-,gs lpst sgt r.s-s.t.
These islands-Hoagland, Lavan-
saari, Tycarsari and Seiskart-had
been included In Rusia's territorial
demands. They are defenseless and
the Soviet fleet Is known to have
been active in their vicinity lately.
What Finland would do If they were
seized was only guess but people
in the street here reflect the idea
that Finland would fight to resist
aggression.
Public Is Indignant
Russia's cancellation Of the Rus
sian Finnish non-aggression treaty
and her protests against alleged vio-
lations of the border by Finnish
troops-charges that the government
has denied and the people are con-
WINGED are false-caused public In
dignation here.
The situation admittedly was crit
ical. The cabinet met until midnight
drafting the reply to Russia's denun-
citation Of the non-aggression pact.
1t will be handed to Soviet Premier
v. M. Molotov this morning by the
Finnish minister, Baron A. A. s.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-29
Soviets Rushing Heavy
Reinforcements Firms
Admit Crisis Very Near
NO DEMOCRAT
TOM RR0W

Following it's annual
custom The Waterbury
Democrat will not be
published tomorrow =
Thanksgiving Day. The
Democrat extends to its
readers best wishes for a
most pleasant holiday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-29
Board Of Finance
Performing Work
OF Other Boards
Lengthy Statement, Prepared By John H. GOss, From
Finance Board, Accompanying 1910 Budget;
Submitted to Board OF Aldermen

resume Of the citys financial problems during the
past two years is contained in lengthy statement accom-
panyg the proposed 1910 budget submitted to the Board
Of Aldermen last night by the Board of Finance The
statement prepared by Commissioner John Goss was
approved by the other finance commissioners The state
ent declares that the city needs good administrative
boards and charges that during the years the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-29
THE WORLD WAR
Is YEARS AGO,
NOV. 80 1914
Ry United Press)

by United Press)
Battle Of Lowicz- Sanniki, Poland
opened.
Russian and Austrian armies
locked In battle in the Carpa-
thians.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-29
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Nov. 29-(UP)-Gov.
ernment expenses and receipts for
the current fiscal year through Nov.
eth, compared with a year ago:
This Year Expenses Last Yeau
So, 1,244,659.27 $3,55s,99l, sci. "a
s2.145,47s,1ss.s7 s2,i92,4O1, 5s5.1I
Gross Deficit
sl,s75,771,525;sO si,ss7.5so. o5s.1s
Net Deficit
s1,s65,457.s75.sO 1881. s23, s5s.1s
s2,1s5. 1854, ss4.ss s2,sss,71o s2s.4s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-29
Christmas
Carols
Through the Ages

UENx1EMGV
God rest you, merry gentle
men,
Let nothing you dismay,
Remember Christ, our
Saviour
Was born on Christmas
Day. ;"
This traditional English yule
song Is still sung by groups Of
car0llers on the streets Of London,
as 1t has been for several hundred
Years.
10Shobping Days
1OTill Christmas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-29
The Weather

Fair, Warmer Tonight;
Very Cloudy Thursday
I FUN Weather Report ON Page 8
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-03
STATE

Tonight marks your final oppor- tunity to see the new Beau Geste" starring Gary Cooper; also Charlie Ruggles in the comedy Might Work" at Warner Bros. State thea ter.
 Tomorrow on the stage of the State theater, Manager Julia Smith will present patrons of that theater with the biggest scoop of the year; the personal appearance of Betty and Benny Fox, famous sky-dancers. Betty and Benny as you probably know will dance their Dance of Death" on an 18-inch disc more than a hundred feet above the roof of a local hotel. Immediately after their outdoor performances they will appear on the stage of the State and reenact this thrilling dance on the same size disc many feet above the level of the stage. The dancers will give three performances at the State so if you attend either during the matinee or evening you're sure see these sensational dancers. Here is an unusual opportunity to get a closeup view of the dancers. Don't miss it! Make up a party and at tend.
 In addition to this outstanding treat will be the hit show of the month, Honeymoon in Bali" with a great cast headed by Fred Mac- Murray, Madeleine Carroll and AL Ian Jones.
 The new hit casts Miss Carroll as a representative of the career girl type. She has a very important position in a Fifth avenue depart ment store, and the chief man in her life, Allan Jones, an opera sing CT, can't seem to marry her on any terms. Fred, a carefree fellow in- clined to a life of adventure, has just returned from Bali at the start of the story.
 The romantic and comic doings shift into high speed when Miss Carroll meets Fred who falls desper- ately in love with her.
 Local theatergoers will be espe- cially thrilled by the scenic back provided for the Nassau and Bali sequences. and will be de- lighted by the singing of Allan Jones, who sings two arias in that beautiful voice which has thrilled so many listeners.
 And for your further enjoyment the management will present the comedy sensation of the football season, "$l,000 a Touchdown" with two famous comedians, Joe E. Brown and Martha Rave being CO., starred for the first time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-03
THE HEAVENS IN OCTOBER
Two Eclipses Brilliant Planets in Evening Sky;
 Great Spiral NebuIa
BY DIR. CLEMENT s. BRAININ Of The Columbia University Observatory Stan

Two eclipses, one of the sun and one or the moon, are scheduled for tnis month. The first of these to axe place will be that gem of all astronomic phenomena, a total eciipse of the sun but unfortunate y lt VIII not be visible from the Nortn American continent, nor, inc oeeo, from any readily accessible part of the world. The path of to- Ianty IS so close to the south pole tnat the one and one-half minutes ol totality will be a complete loss 70 the scientific world. When one considers how short the total time that astronomers have had oppor. Cunlty of observing this phenomena on since the beginning of modern astronomy, the loss is readily un- derstandable. The second of the ecilpses is of infinitely less value to science as it is only a partial eclipse of the moon, but it will be visible throughout our continent. Over nlnety-nine per cent of the moons surface will be in the umbra, or deep shadow, SO that it will be al- most a total eclipse. The moon will enter the penumbra O. partial sha- dow at about a quarter of eleven on the evening of the 27th and about an hour and ten minutes la ter 1t will enter the umbra. The entire phenomenon will be over at about half past four on the morn- Ing of the 28th. The above times are all given in eastern standard time and must be corrected for the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-03

sus and its distinguishing aspect is a curved line of stars extending to- ward the northeast. There are three bright stars in additio nto the one which forms a corner of the Great Square. Beginning with the latter these stars are known as Al- pha, Delta, Beta and Gamma An- dromedae respectively.
 Gamma Andromedae is an easily observed double star and is par ticularly noteworthy because of the marked color contrast between the two components. The brighter of the two components is of orange hue while the smaller is distinctly blu- ish and their close proximity acc centuates this color difference. To the north of Beta Andromedae lies an indistinct patch of light which is easily visible to the naked eye under good conditions of observa- tion. Ancient astronomers had ob- served this light long ago but it was left for modern astronomy to iden- tify this as tremendous spiral ne- bula the Great Nebula in Andro- meda. In small telescope it is an interesting sight but it takes a pow erful instrument and the aid of the photographic plate to bring out its true spiral nature. It is undoubted- ly the closest to us of all the spiral uebulas in space.
 The line of the stars of the An- dromeda constellation leads to the constellation of Persues, the hero who saved the life of the Maiden
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-03
In The Local
 The1te7:S
POLI'S

! Be sure to attend Loew,s Poli to- morrow evening and participate in the hilarious fun of Uproar Hour, a sensational and hilarious event that keeps the audience in stitches. Re- member, you play and we pay. Gus Meyers and the Loew Poli orchestra will be on hand to furnish the musi- cal entertainment.
 Hilarious fun and an unusual quality of beauty are distinguishing features of 'Everything's On Ice. , which has tiny, six-year-old Irene Dare, princess of the ice-skating world, in its leading role. Against the colorful background of swank Palm Beach night club the graceful little actress glides through the intricate maneuvers of several ice-ballets at the head oi brilliantly costumed groups of ex- pert skaters, to present a floor show" of charm.
 But less smoothly flows the TO- nance of Irene's older sister, Lynne Roberts, who suddenly finds her love-life taken over by a kibitzing uncle. Roscoe Karns. The latter's well meant but totally misdirected efforts as 8 matchmaker bring on a succession of Imaginable situations and the merry climax finds the meddler convinced, at last, that love is 8 dangerous thing for an outsid- CT to fool with.
 Everything On Ice" is one of the most thoroughly delightful films ever to come to the screen. Also prominent in the cast are Edgar Kennedy, Eric Linden, Mary Hart and others.
 On the same program is another smash hit 'The Girl From Rio" featuring Movita and Warren Hull The story depicts the hectic life of a South American singer who be- comes involved in a sensational crime.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-03
STRAND

Performances this evening at Warner Bros. Strand theater con- clude the engagements of the Dead End" kids and Ann Sheridan in "The Angels Wash Their Faces" also Lynn Bari and James Ellison in Hotel for Women"
 Acclaimed as the most ideal com- bine of color, music. dancing spec tacle, pageantry. laughs and thrills, "The Wizard of Oz," Limitation of the celebrated fantasy comes to the popular Strand tomorrow afternoon as the headliner of the fine twin bill.
 An all star cast, one of the big gest Hollywood has ever assembled for one picture, is headed by sing ing Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley, Billie Burke, Margaret Hamilton, Charley Grapewin, little dog nam- ed Toto and ten thousand of the very amazing people of O..
 Preview critics have judged the picture as the most sensational musical treat to come out oe the annals of Hollywood screen enter tainment. While natural color has long been held to be useful in many types of pictures, 'The Wizard of o." is declared the first to make use of technicolor on 6 sound psy- chological basis.
 Six new song numbers, some of them already enjoying national fame, are among the many high lights of the film.
 Co-featuring the program will be "Everybody's Hobby" with Irene Rich and Jackie Moran in the fea- tured roles.
 Attend the Strand regularly and see the best of the big hit pictures. Coming soon are Hedy Lamar and Robert Taylor in ''The Lady of the Tropics" '"The Women" "The Man in the Iron Mask" 'The Star Maker, and "The Rains Came"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-03
Legal Notices
DISTRICT of WATERBURY,

DISTRICT of WATERBURY, ss. PROBATE COURT, Oct. End, A. D.. 1889. ESTATE of JOHN BARONE.
 late of the Town of Waterbury in said District, deceased. The Administratrix, c. t. a., having exhibited her account with said estate to this Court for allowance, it is
 ORDERED, That the 9th day of October, A. D. 1889, at 10 o'clock, in the forenoon, standard time, at the Probate Office in Waterbury, be and the same is, assigned for a hearing on the allowance of said account, and the Court directs the Administratrix, c. s, t a., to give notice thereof. by paper having. a circulation in said District, and by leaving with. or by dressed. to each of the persons in- terested, and residing without the Probate District of Waterbury, a copy of this order, all at least six days before said day of hearing.
 Attest:
 MARGUERITE M. FAHY, lO-5-lt Asst. Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-03

Andromeda when the latter was left as sacrifice to the sea monster Cetus. The line of Andromeda stars leads directly to Alpha Persei or Algenib, a second magnitude star equal in brightness to the brighter stars of Andromeda. Beta Persei is the famous demon star Algol and lies slightly further from the Pole Star than Alpha. It is the best known variable star in the heavens although its variation is due to the fact that it IS really 8 double star whose components periodically eclipse one another. The entire phenomenon takes about ten hours and is repeated with clocklike pre- cision in a period of approximately three days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-03
LIQUOR PERMIT NOTICE OF APPLICATION

This is to give notice that I,
 Joseph Bruno, of "A Savings St., Wa terbury, Conn, have filed an appli-
 cation dated Sept. 18th, 1889. with the Liquor Control Commission for a Restaurant Permit for the sale
 s4 Savings St. Waterbury, Conn.
 The business Is owned by Joseph
 Bruno, of 24 Savings St., Waterbury. Conn.,. and will be conducted by Jo- seph Bruno, of 24 Savings St., Wa terbury, Conn.,, as permittee.
 JOSEPH BRUNO. Dated Sept. zsth. 1889. s-2s-iO-s 3
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different time zones. Professional astronomers may not be very en- thusiastic about such lunar eclipse, but amateurs of the science will find 1t . very interesting phenomenon to observe.
 The Planets
 Although Mercury is too close to the sun for observation and Venus, too, sets almost immediately after the sun, it is nevertheless fine month for the observation of the major planets. Mars is a fine red star of mbagnitude about minus 0.7"; it lies in the constellation of Capricornus near the border of Sa- gittarius and sets several hours after the sun. AS Jupiter has just, on August 27th, passed through its opposition, it is still in excellent po- sitaon for observation for it rises shortly after sunset and stays up above the horizon all night. It lies in the constellation of Pisces near Cetus and its magnitude is minus 24.
 Saturn reaches its point of oppo- sition to the sun on the Fist and is therefore also in view all night. It lies in the constellation of Pisces near Aries and reaches maximum brilliancy of magnitude Q. r. The rings are in rather good position for observation although they will not reach their maximum opening as seen from the earth for several years. At the present opposition the distance of Saturn from the earth is about 770.000, 900 miles. Sa- turn has a family of nine satellites or moons, which is the most numer- ous in the solar system with the ex- ception of that of Jupiter which now is known to number at least eleven. The largest of Saturn's moons Is Titan with diameter of probably not less than 2600 miles or 800 miles larger than the diameter of the moon. The other Saturnian satellites are much smaller and Ti- tan is the only one visible in 8 small telescope: its stellar magnitude is about eight.
 The Fixed Stars
 The great triangle which is mark ed by the three brilliant stars, Vega in Lyra, Altair in Aquila, and Deneb in Cygnus is close to the zenith at map-time. Closely following these come the constellationS whose names are connected with the myth of Perseus and Medusa. Just to the southeast of Deneb lies Pegasus, the Winged Horse, which is readily rec ognized by the Great Square which now stands on one of its corners over the southeastern horizon. The northeastern corner of the square Is marked by star which strange ly enough, does not belong to Pe- gasus at all but to the neighboring constellation of Andromeda. The latter group lies eastward of Pega-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-03
LIQUOR PERMIT

This Is to give notice that I, salvatore Lorusso, of 91 Easton Ave, Waterbury, Conn, have filed an ap- piication dated Oct. 1889 with the Liquor Control Commission for q Restaurant Permit for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises, 10 Burton St., Waterbury, Conn. The business Is owned by Carmela Lorus- so, of 91 Easton Ave-, Waterbury, Conn.,, and will be conducted by Salvatore Lorusso, of 91 Easton Ave, Waterbury, Conn.,, as permittee.
 SALVATORE LORUSSO.
 Dated Oct. 2nd, 1899. 10-3-1O
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-03
LIQUOR PERMIT NOTICE 0E ARPI.IGATInN

This is to give notice that l. Andrew Kusaila, of 10 Branch St., Waterbury, Conn, have filed an ap- plication dated Oct. 2nd, 1889, with the Liquor Control Commission for a 8 Druggist Permit for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises, 375 Grandview Ave, Waterbury, Conn. The business is owned by The Grandview Pharmacy, Incorporated Of 375 Grandview Ave, Waterbury, Conn.,, and will be conducted by An dew Kusaila, of 10 Branch St., Wa terbury, Conn.,, as permittee.
 ANDREW KUSAILA.
 Dated Oct. 3rd, 1899. 10-3-10
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-03
Employment
Men Wanted

RESPONSIBLE MAN - Good per- sonality. mechanically inclined to demonstrate new appliance in the home A real business opportunity. Apply l to 2. Reliable Refrigerator service, B Union.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-03
VULCANIZING
lA Service stations Repairing

FOR QUICK SERVICE on Tires and Batteries call 3-5005. Batteries re- charged. soc: Hats fixed S5c: road service 25c. Somma Auto Supply. 234 East Main St
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-03

RELIABLE MAN OVER 70 ITO handle Watkins route. Steady in- come. Apply 3:30 to 5:00. 159 Wil- low St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-03

BATTERIES $3.25-Oil, gal. soc. No rental or road charge. Georges Tire & Battery. l64S So. Main. 4-9461.