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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-17
City Assessors To Be Quizzed
 On Properties

One of the early witnesses in the conspiracy trial who will follow Joseph F. Moore on the stand will be 8 Bristol assessor, according to reports. A clerk in the Waterbury assessors of- flee, Bartholomew Scannel is also under subpoena and in regular attendance at the trial.
 The Bristol assessor, it is un- derstOod, will be called upon to ' identify records of property listed in the name of Donate Pietra0ria, of Bristol, charged with receiving $75,000 from the city for trucking services. The state contends he did not own 2 truck. The Waterbury asses sors' records, 72 books, will be used to identify property as- sessed to Waterbury contrac- tors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-17

admission of a $5,000 check which the state contends was used to buy stock for Controller Leary. The check was admitted. The other time, was for arguments over the admis- sion of the inventory of the estate left by Fruin.
 Judge Inglis reserved decision in the admission of the inventory until next Tuesday.
 Arguments on Check
 Arguments arose during the ob- jections of defense counsel to the admission of check issued by the Connecticut Supply Company, signed by Francis J. Fruin. to Lapham,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-17
City attorney

City attorney.
 A woman living at Ritter's hotel said he exhibited an ornate docu- nent with a seal and ribbons att tached, and signed purportedly by Adolf Hitler, giving him an office connected in some way with the German finance ministry.
 Information New Jersey authori- ties telegraphed here said Ritter served nine months of three year sentence for violation of immigra- ton laws and then was released on condition he leave the country. He posted $l.O00 bond guaranteeing de- parture and was permitted time to clear up his affairs in this country. i
 The deadline, twice extended, passed with Ritter still in the coun- try, 1t was alleged, and the federal warrant was issued.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-17
Federal Agents
 In Conference
 With Prosecutor

At the conclusion of the tes- timony of James F. Purcell in the Waterbury conspiracy trial yesterday, two federal agents, including Thomas Harney of Hartford, attached to the in- come tax investigation, division, conferred at length with Spe- cial Prosecutor Hugh M. A. corn and County Detective Ed ward J. Hickey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-17
fled toward the border from Braw- ley, Cal. Ritter's trail was lost.
 Ritter Is Key Man

fled toward the border from BraW- ley, Cal. Ritter's trail was lost
 Ritter Is Key Man
 Winters said Ritter, who also used the name of Oscar Schroeder, was the key man in a syndicate which operated confidence schemes in nine countries including the United States and which had deposits total- ing $33 900 900 in a single New York bank. These deposits and smaller ones elsewhere, he said, represented profits. He said he had been prom ised $300,000 for his services during the next few yearsx.
 ""He can make money too fast for his own good" Winters said.
 Ritter had been living luxuriously at an expensive hotel here. A brief case he left at a night club put au- thorities on his track. The case con- tained partly -coded telegrams. offi- cial-appearing documents typed in German. and a clipping from New York City newspaper describing American counter-espionage efforts against Nazi spies,
 Conyicting Telegram
 Norman Henderson. chief iilves- tigator for the district attorneys of- flee, said one of the telegranns con tained the words 'as soon as we get the three million dollars we must make a quick change in climate. ' They had been sent to q. New York
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-17

Commissioner Major w. Judge, who have tried to take the bill out of political realms into the consider ation of its worthlessness as prac- tical measure, Controller Sherwood L. Rowland was committed to simi- lar opposition.
 Rowland Breaks From Culhane
 The controller, breaking away from George, who headed the Re- publican Fusion ticket which re- suited in Rowland's election as con- troller, admitted that Georges bill imperils the fiscal position of the city,. On suggestion by Com missioner Judge, who remarked that a number of the state legislators consider the bill a political meas lre", the controller agreed to write four letters for delivery today to Senate and House leaders, urging that the bill be defeated.
 The bill, in question, calls for a moratorium on sewer assessment payments for a full year and is retroactive to Janury 1, this year. The finance board failed to see how it would "help" the persons who originally sought its adoption in asmuch as many of the sewers on which assessments are due were completed last fall and payment was scheduled before January l.
 The measure also provides that assessments on projects completed by the WPA be cut, the amount of saving to the city" by the federal grants.
 Senator Doesn't Understand
 "Senator Culhane doesn't seem able to understand that the sewers are not entirely completed by WPA funds" commissioner commented. 'He refuses to become aware that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-17

period, hut session will be held this afternoon,
 With reference to the check of the Connecticut Supply Company, sign- ed by Fruin, with which the state contends stock was purchased for Daniel J. Leary, Judge Inglis in- quired:
 Do I understand that you pro. pose to offer evidence that this check was used to purchase that g. 800 shares of stock which you fine under the name of MT. Leary?" Exactly His Purpose
 Alcorn replied, That is exactly what we propose to show-that tht check was used for the purpose ol the equivalent of it. It will also ap. pear. I think, that at the time that check was cashed in the Waterbury Trust Company or paid, there wa! not sufficient funds in the bank tt meet it, but nevertheless it was paid I noticed the gentleman Cassidy had something to say about tht check in that respect, but examina. tion of the check will show that tht check was paid. There isn't any question about that at all.'
 Check Too Remote
 Attorney Cassidy argued that the check was too remote from the sit uation to be admitted. He inquired if because "a man attend another mans frneral--a friend-does that make his a crOOk?"
 Judge Inglis admitted the check after stating that he would take the assurance of the states attor. ney that the check would be con. nected to the conspiracy. He added that he would strike it out if the connection was not made.
 Attorney James D. c. Murray ar- gued that the proof as offered by the states attorney could not be connected to Hayes or the other de- fendants in a general conspiracy charge.
 Attorney Cassidy pointed put that Fruin is dead and not a defendant
 When Attorney Crawford pointed out that the states attorney should prove the claim that the Connecti- cut Supply Co. was dummy" AL corn replied, nonsense"
 Five of the IA jurors in the boz wore green today as the St. Pat rick's day session of the trial-the 50th since November 29, was opened Many of the defendants and counse wore green. 2
 Mayor Frank Hayes was deckec out completely in green ensemble including suit, shirt and tie. His nearest competitor for green honor: was Donate Pietraoria, who wore a huge green carnation, over an ever larger sprig of fern.
 Today's session of the trial, which is expected to last until later in the afternoon. was the final of the 18th week of the trial, of which there apparently Is no end in sight. MT. Moore, an employe of the Connecticut Supply Co., was called to the stand, to resume testimony which he started yesterday on cal of the state. He succeeded City Accountant James P. Purcell on the stand. Purcell testified for 1s consecutive court days before being excused. s+ss fiss
 Stacked up on a table. near the other exhibits were several books which appeared to be from the vaults of the assessors office. They
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-17
UItimatum on France

Greenwich, Conn.,, March IT, (UP).-Wythe Williams, editor of the newspaper Greenwich Time, said today he had received a communal cation from sure source in central Europe" indicating that Adolf Hit Ter may be preparing to serve an ultimatum on France concerning the colonial question and Alsace Lor- raine.
 '"The recent sensational news printed in this newspaper concern ing the beating of Propaganda Min ister Goebbels came from this same authority" Williams said. "The pres- ent message, decoded. reads as fol- lows:
 Army circles are grayely con- cerned that the next move will come immediately after the Czechsloyak- ian conquest is adjusted In the form of an ultimatum to France concerning the colonial question ane; Alsace Lorraine. The east will be be settled quickly as most of the Czechoslovakian Notifications, after only slight modified tions, will be adequate to defend the new from tier"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-17
ITALY WILL SEEK
 FRENCH LANDS
Continued from Page D

tained reserve in view of the un- certainty of Slovakia's future.
 Responding to newspaper appeal to show their friendship for Hun gary, crowds gathered at the Hun garian legation to shout: Long live Hungary! Long live Polish- Hun garian friendship"
 But after this demonstration, stu- dents in the crowd tried ot move to the nearby German embassy to denounce Germany. Police, station- ed in the street some distance from the embassy, and armed with bay- oneted rifles, stopped the crowd.
 The students began shouting Down with Germany" Mounted police galloped in from side street and charged into them. The stu dents tried to break through the foot police, but after failing twice, dispersed.
 Police closed Plus XI street, in which the embassy is situated, and diverted traffic. Mounted police patroled the neighborhood con- stantly to prevent anti-German demonstrations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-17

Tiny pupils in elementary schools in Nortern Ireland are being fitted with gas masks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-17
NAzI SWINDLER
 MAY BE TRAPPED

Continued from Page |,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07
NOTICE OF SALE OF TAX
CERTIFICATES

Notice is hereby given that
Kermit b. Baker has filed with
with me written request that the
tax certificates together with all
subsequent. omitted or levied taxes
held by the State of Florida be
advertised and sold to the highest
bidder for cash as provided by
House Bill 396 of the 1887 acts Of
the Legislature. upon the following
described real estate in the County
of Monroe, State of Florida, to-wit:
Lot 10. Blk. l, Pine Crest, Big
Pine Key, Plat Book l, Page 1871,
as recorded in Monroe County Rec
Ords. Deed Book -, Page -.
The taxes to be sold are evil
denced by certificate No. 1924 of
1928 and represent taxes for the
years 1927 to 1899, both inclusive.
Said tax certificate together with
all subsequent omitted or levied
taxes will be sold to the highest
bidder at the Court House Door
in Key West, on the 18th day of
February. 1899, at 300 O'Clock p. NJ.
Dated this the 3lst day of Janu-
airy, 1899.
(SEALl Ross C. SAWYER
Clerk Circuit Court, Monroe County,
Florida.
jan31; feb7-14. 1939-MI49O
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07
NEW INVENTION
IN RADIO FIELD
Is INTRODUCED

Bv A. Fl. A.

Outstanding among innovations
recently introduced by radio
manufacturers is the Wireless
Record Player. by Philco-now
on demonstration at Pierce Bros.
Outstanding is the word, all
right-becauSe, as we saw this
wonder d emons tr ted, VIC
couldn't help wondering what in
the world would come next. Of
course, there's Television in the
offing-but, up to now, this new
contraption is the clevereSt of all
inventions.
Here's the way the machine
works:
A record is placed on the turn
table of an ordinary looking
photograph box. . button is
snapped on which starts the mo-
tor, and the arm placed in posi-
ton to play the record. Then,
! the box is placed anywhere in a
room where a radio set is stand
ing-or, if you choose, into an
other room not too distant from
the radio set. There is no appre-
ciable sound issuing forth from
the phonograph attachment-but
the contents of the record plays
through your radio set.
In effect-What is demonstrate
ed, is a broadcasting unit, repre-
sented by the phonograph and
machinery inside. This unit
broadcasts to your set on an ex-
elusive wave band all its own.
All that is necessary to complete
! the broadcast is to tune your ra-
dio set in on the miniature broad
casting station in another part of
the room or elsewhere.
The idea of the innovation ap-
realed to us-especially when we
considered that no special radio
set was needed. Whenever radio
programs were unappealing-we
could do our own broadcasting
and received Of whatever nature
programs we misunderstanding,
of course, upon the library of
records we possessed. An addi-
tional thought is that we could
have records made of our own
voice, or program created along
lines of our desire-and broad
cast them back at us, just to see
''how we do" or don't do as .ra-
+ do artists.
We'lf have to tell Pierce Bros.
about that.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07
BOAT EXCURSIONS
WELL PATRONlzED

Capt. c., H. Wade. of the ex-
cursion boat "Balmy Days., re-
ports many well-patronized sail
,ings during the past week. The
boat schedules two trips each
day of two and one-half hours
duration. The morning trip
leaves at 900 o'clock-after-
Moons at 2 o'clock.
In that there is no moon at
present-Moonlight trips have
been called off. Party reserva-
tons for night trips may be
made, however, with Captain
Wade.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07
THAT THERE IS GREAT

41AAA 4E11I6 40 9&k1A
NEED for a stronger civic stand
by the citizens of Key West is
evident partly by the reviving of
the parking meter question.
Shown by meter officials that
there is no need for Key West
meters, part of council is still en-
deavoring to push the matter
through. A great influence re-
Gently has been the civic action
of certain clubs of the city in
sending resolutions to city coun-
Gil The Southside Association
sitting in on City. Council meet
ings has been another influence,
representing a large number of
the citizenry. But besides stimu-
lating and influencing the city
government there are larger
points to be considered by a we'll
represented citizens committee.
Key West must be made into an
attractive tourist city and there
remains loads of work to be done
in this direction to emphasize our
n atural advantages. Outside
groups must be encouraged to
come here to furnish greater
service. There must be concerted
action of the citizenry which will
encourage such groups as cruise
ships, resort hotels, beach de-
velopers, artists colonies, a Gull
tural program of music, art, and
literature, yachting groups, to
come to the little island and de-
velop it's beauty and charm SO
that it might be a grander place
in which to live. A final point:
such a representative citizens
group might find it advisable to
vote realistically for senators and
congressman WHO will aid the
city as a whole. :.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07
CATCH TWO SAILS
IN WEEKEND TRIPS


A four pound sailfish.
SIX feet eight inches long. was
brought in by Henry S. Sly
. field of Crosse Point. Michi-.
gan. Saturday while. fishing
in Captain Paul Demeritt's
, Dac. Mrs. SlYfield accom-
panied Mr.. SlYfield. Both
are registered at the Casa
Marina.
First sailfish in the new
cruiser recently acquired by
Mr.. and Mrs. Berfram c.
tiopeman of Wanesboro. Vir-
ginia. was caught Sunday
by Mr.. Hopeman. Il was a
43 FOUNDER. six foot six inch
es long. The cabin cruiser
is named Ike Ailenroc. MIR.
Hopeman caught the largest
and smallest sail last year at
the Casa.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07

Froe County Records, Deed Book T,
Page 272.
The taxes to be sold are evil
denced by certificate No. 209 of
1870 and represent taxes for the
years 1929 to 1889, both inclusive.
Said tax certificate together with
all subseqs ent omitted or levied
taxes will be sold to the highest
bidder at the Court House Door
in Key WeSS. on the 18th day of
February, 1889, at 400 o'clock p. NJ.
Dated this the 3lst day of Janu-
airy, 1889.
(SEAL) Ross c. Sawyer
Clerk Circuit Court, Monroe County,
Florida.
jan31; feb7-14,1939-M1489
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07
WEATHER FORECAST
fTill 100 D. m. Wednesday,

Gill 7:30 p. m, Wednesday,
Key West and Vicinity: Partly
cloudy with mild temperature to-
night and Wednesday; gentle to
moderate variable winds, becom-
ing easterly to southerly.
Florida: Partly cloudy tonight
and Wednesday; slightly warmer
in extreme north portion We'd
neSday.
Jacksonville to Florida Straits
and East Gulf: Gentle to moder-
ale variable winds becoming east
erly to southerly, and partly over
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07

are tied for first place in the
standings and these games may
break up that combination. Road
side Pirates and Trojans are
knotted for second place.
Trojans and Blue Sox tangle in
the opener Sunday, and Conchs
win battle Pirates in the night
cap.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07

Today's tendencies are toward
a sensitive. impressionable ma
trre, but with some leaning to-
ward selfishness and jealousy.
Try to cultivate a freedom of
thought. that melancholy and
hatred OF others may not ruin the
lie. A love of romance is strong
in those born today.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07
CORD COLLECTOR

TULARE, Calif.-S. S. SIAM
baugh of this city, whose hobby
is. collecting strings and Irvine,
possesses a ball weighing 525
pounds, and which, If .unwound,
would reach 1872 miles. H.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07
jerks RETIRE
FROM SERVICE

"A. c. jerks, formerly keeper of
the light at Carysfort Reef, which
he had been attached to for the
past IA years, is now on the mac
tive list of keepers, having been
retired on February l.
Mr.. jerks had been in the
service 26 years, one month and
a few days when his time for re-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07
.DOUBLEHEADER AT
NAVY FIELD SUNDAY

The Monroe County Baseball
League will play its scheduled
doubleheader next Sunday at the
Navy Field.
Key West Conchs and Blue Sox
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07

FOR SALEy5Iot 4s'x5O',. corner
Duval and Loui2a streets; two
lots, corner bertha street and
Roosevelt Boulevard; two lots
on Pine Key, 1OO'x1Oo', good
location. Apply 1912 Olivia
street. decl4-s
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07

FOURTEEN BOAT, with
fourahorse cupboard Johnson
motor, fully equipped, $3.50.
1877 Petronia street, rear.
jan4-s
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07
ChapterI2I
Darling

THE sound of crying came over
l the wire as Noel picked up'the
telephone. aa, ,
''Noel, is that your" a, tearful
voice asked. @ti $780,
"What is it?" Fear took hold, of
Noel as she recognized Mrs. Mar
chand's voice. whats wrong?"
she asked hurriedly not waiting
for an answer.
"Allan-he's been in an accident
on Long Island. They just tele-
phoned from the hospital. I've got
to get to him. What shall | do?"
Noel was too stunned to. reply.
She stood there holding the
mouthpiece against her breast. An
agonized cry broke from her lips.
She put the phone back to her
trembling lips.
"Is it-serious?" she asked fear
fully.
II don't know" the frenzied
tones came back to her.
"Wait just moment" Noel told
Mrs. Marchand. She turned to
David. standing. across the room
with puzzled expgeSsion on his
face. l9as1qer ..-
"Allan's been in an; accident.
His mother rants to get out to
him. Your car is downstairs. Will
you take uS?"
David nodded his head in assent
without speaking.
Noel talked again into the tele-
phone. Get on your things and
wait down in the lobby Well be
right over. Well get you there as
quickly as possible"
She hung up the receiver and
then her control broke. Tears
streamed down her cheeks. We've
got to hurry" she said as she threw
on her coat and picked up her hat
off the table.
Come, David-what are you
waiting for?"
David merely stood staring at
her so strangely.
Don't get excited" he said
calmly, too calmly for Noel. "Pll
drive Mrs. Marchand to the hos
pItdl. WHICIl one 10 II!
II didn't ask" Noel replied inn
patiently as she threw open the
door. "She knows. Hurry"
"Wait minute, my dear" David
deliberately closed the door. ''It's
late-and you're tired. There's no
need for you to come, too"
WHAT" Noel fairly shrieked
her shocked amazement. She
sobbed. Don't you understand?
It's Allan. He may be dying"
Il see. David's voice sounded
hoarse. He took his hat and opened
the door again for her. Without a
word they walked to the elevators.
Mrs. Marchand was waiting in
side the door when they pulled up
in front of the Lancaster Noel got
into the back seat with her. (Which
hospital is it?" she asked of the
quiet elderly woman who sat there
tight-lipped. white-faced.
CDR. Gaston's in Westbury-
they told me-" Her voice sounded
centuries old.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07
THE ISLAND CITY
A t re s en- t

wrath and enmity of those in
volved, always a srong criticism
of city judges who handle dis
orderly conduct and traffic vio-
lation cases mostly but it was
equally evident that he has been
a shining example of honesty in
his office. Readers. of this
column may we'll watch the ac-
tons of the next appointed city
judge, if Caro- capitlllates toe the
must get him" tactics of certain
of the city administration. ~,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07

FOR SALE-11h acres Planta.
ton Key, 3A acres on ocean.
ga acres on Bay, on Highway.
all high land, beach front on
both sides. P. o. Box %. Key
West. sept7-s
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07

firement arrived, and he is now
taking life easy at his home,
1904 Pine street.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07
NEW YEARS LOVE
The Characters
by angela Lordess

Noel Marchand, q beautiful
young actress.
Allan Ceilings, the man she
loces.
David Norris, the man she is
going to marry.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07
MATTRESS RENovATING
SPANISH INSTRUCTION

BENILDES REMoND, Ph.D., In
structor. Graduate of Havana,
Cuba, University. Private les
sons. For particulars, apply
11l2 Varela street.
thurs sat-tf
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07

Yesterday: After an emotional
scene. Noel conceals from. Allan
the fact that she louesi llifas a,sss
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07

CORNER LOT, 50xl00 feet. Cor
ner 5th and Staple Avenue
Apply Box D. The Citizen.
nov2-t;
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07

TWO-STORY HOUSE, modern
convenienceS. Near Casa Ma
rina, lot 163'x98'. Apply l125
Won Phister street. oct3l-s