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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01
Waterbury Financier to Testify Before Federal
 Board Tomorrow KNOWS NOTHING ON LINE OF QUERIES Bridgeport Bankers Also Called in on Affairs of
 McKessOn Co.

Summoned to New York to testify before the federal grand jury in the far-reach- ing investigation into affairs of the McKesson & Robbins firm - presumably mulcted of millions of dollars by the Coster Dietrich Vernard Musica brothers = Rowley w. Phillips, Waterbury H. nancier and director of Nc Kesson & Robbins for a num- Der of years, told The Democrat to- day that he will appear before the federal inquiry board tomorrow morning.
 As to what line of questioning will develop, MT. Phillips remarked today that he has no inkling. He said his presumption is that he will be asked questions similar to those he answered when he made 8 voldn- tary appearance in the New York attorney generals Investigation in- to the affairs of the $86, 100000 drug firm after the suicide of the ex- convict who made himself president of McKesson and Robbins. "F. Donald Coster", really Philip Musica.
 Bridgeport Bankers Called
 Callad hefore the federal grand jury today was Samuel Merwin, Bridgeport City Trust company president. but MT. Phillips learned today that MT. Merwin was Ill at his home and had not appeared when scheduled. Similarly, c. Bar mum Seeley, who with Mir. Merwin, interested himself in the affairs of Coster- -Musica when the arch
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01
Trial Highlights

The l2 jurors of the regular panel dine together at The Elton, under the supervision of deputy sheriffs. The two alternates dine in . place apart from the regulars.
 High Sheriff J. Edward Slavin took charge of the deputies at- tending the trial yesterday. Chief Deputy Daniel J. Callahan had been in charge during the polling of the jury.
 The fact that so many argu- ments develop over the admission of . single question-and many more concerning the admission of an exhibit to evidence-is Q clear indication that the trial will last for many months. At torneys for the defense objected. one after the other yesterday. with Attorneys Murray, Crawford, Slade and Cassidy voicing princi- pal remarks. These four ques- tioned all the veniremen during the sessions when the jury was being sought. .......
 It has been agreed that when one defense counsel enters an 0b- lection and takes an exception to an overruled point, the objection and exception shall be on behalf of all defendants, unless specific statement to the contrary Is made.
 Attorney James D. c. Murray's attendance at the Waterbury con- spiracy trial yesterday necessi- tated the postponement until February of the drawing of a special jury panel for the trial of former New York .Assemblyman Edward 5. Moran In General Ses- sions court, New York. Moran Is charged with accepting bribe and Attorney Murray Is his coun- sel. M
 Two federal men attended the hearing yesterday and it Is under stood that . third will bc present at future sessions. 4 special table will be assigned them.
 Not single seat was empty yesterday afternoon, although in the morning there was plenty of spectator space. Only about . dozen witnesses were kept on hand, the remainder being ex. cused by the state, lon calI."
 Thomas ]. Fleming, snperinten. dent of streets, showed signs of the Illness which caused him Co remain In bed from January c to few days before yesterday. He was very pale as he returned tc the trial.
 The defendant Charles '. VIII llamscn of Darlen does not sia near the other defendants. Hs is beinK tried hy fudge rnRlIe, while t1<e ether xH efe n ffIal se Ihe {<#
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01
WIFE OF FLYER
 SEEKS DIVORC

salem, Mass, Feb. 1--(uP-A pro- bate judge had under advisement today the divorce petition of Mrs Mildred N, Polando, wife of John L. Polando of Lynn, one-time co- holder of the worlds distance flight record.
 Mrs. Polando charged cruel and abusive treatment. She sought c,is- tody of their l0-year-old son John Jr. and $25 weekly for support. The Polandos were married in November 1927.
 Ip 1881 PolAndo and the late Rus- sell N. Boardman broke the distance record by flying nonstop over 5000 miles from New York to lstanbul.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01
By JOSEPH P. DONAHUE

Tale of plan to kick back half of the proceeds of utilities survey contract to Thomas P. Kelly, ex- ecutive secretary to Mayor Frank Hayes and Con- roller Daniel J. in the cellar of the City Hall in the spring of 1930-was told in part this morning at trial of the Waterbury conspiracy case in superior court by Attorney Edward c. Levy, of New Haven. He has pleaded guilty to the conspiracy charge.
 Levy took the stand at 1215 o'clock, following City Clerk John P Fitzmaurice who cross-examined for by Special Prosecutor Hugh M Acorn. Levy testified from 1215 until o'clock and apparently will be recalled by the state after the resumption of court at two o'clock
 Photostatic Copy Ready
 photostatc copy of the alleged contract between the City of Waterbury and the George Browning Company which the alleged basis for the alleged split about to be presented in evidence by Mr. Acorn when court adjourned for the noon-day lunch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01
SEVEN YEAR OLD
 GIRL LIFE SAVER

Warwick, R. T.. Feb. i-tup) = seven-year-old Jean Pratt wat credited with saving her twin broth ct, mother and their maid from possible death today when fire de stroyed their two-story home.
 Awakened by smoke, the little girl reused her mother, Mrs, Robert sW Pratt wife of a Providence invest lnent broker. her twin brother Rob- cit Jr. and the maid. Florence Hf0Rn, All four jumped tp safety kfpQa eeond.stofy window. None
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01

I Levy, the S9-year-old New Haven lawyer and utilities" nagnate, pleaded guilty to the charge of con- spiracy which the other 9 men are now being tried on. He appeared in court early this morning with County Detective Edward J. Hickey, and his lawyer, William I. Hadden of West Haven. Hadden was also in court yesterday.
 What Grand Jury Said
 Concerning Levy the grand jury said: without question the most fragrant case involving the illegal employment of special counsel and the disbursement to him of large sums of the city's money is the case of Edward c. Levy, 6 New Haven attorney. Between June, 1881 and July, 1887, available records show he received $i26,707 from the city of Waterbury. Of this sum, however, he retained only rela- lively small portion"
 When first arraigned on the charge of conspiracy, Levy, rho was one of the most frequent witnesses before the grand jury, pleaded not guilty, but at 6 later arraignment he entered the guilty plea, along with Harry E. Mackenzie of Bethel, at the time Timothy Morgan plead ed nolo contendere.
 It is apparent that MT. Alcorn intends to continue along the lines of his allegation yesterday--that the conspiracy originated with the con- tract entered between the city and Levy for the reduction of utility rates.
 Another man expected to be an early witness in this connection is George B. Browning of New York, utilities expert, who vas said to have been an affiliate of Levy's ik the local contract.
 Levy, wearing glasses and q blue suit, walked nonchalantly to the witness stand at 12:l5, from his seat in the spectators row. N. N is Questioned By Alccrr
 Questioned by Special Prosecutor Alcorn, he told the court and jury that he had volunteered to bo wit ness for the state, end that he he'd pleaded guilty to the conspiracy charge. sS
 He said, in preliminary question: ing that he is married, has a child three and one half years old and is now in association as q lawyer with his brother in New Haven.
 He said that he has been a lnen- Der of the bar since 1921 and that since 1927 he has been associated with the Motion Picture Theater Owners of Connecticut. ''g Associated With nrewning X
 Asked if he had been in assoeiafion with any other man, Levy replied yes, George M. Browning of New yorlE, operator of corporation known as George N. Browning. Inc. At one time was secretary Of tho come paiiy.H xIe said that ho believed the stockholders wore Browning and hls wife.
 "The corporation served coasunl< efs of electricity ai,a power with the Idea of eEcnonI<iuz on the aIz51IIf' paid tQ power cefnpaniea'
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01
All Waterbury Measures On Docket Must Wait Because Calendar Is Heavily Loaded
Local Merchants Pick
 Accused Check Passers
Three New Haven Men Identified as Users of Fraudu= lent Clock Company Payroll Checks-Face
 Forgery Charges in Court Friday

Identified by at least IS of the than thirty chants vctized by passing of fraudulent Waterbury Clock Company payroll checks three New Haven vii face charges of forgery tomorrow in city court The trio Benjamin Gargano, 46 James McGrath, 28; and Frank Theobald L Conway today They are held in 10000 bonds Prosecutor Frank T. Healey and Defense Counsel Louis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01
DIES or INJURIES

Bloomfield, Conn. Feb. i--CUP)
 --Ferdinand Goermandt, 7i. died early today at st. Francis's hospi- tal. Hartford, from injuries suf- tered Monday night when straick " q cax Qsax n's hama.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Feb. 1--UP)--Gov- ernment expensea and receipts for the current fiscal year through Jan ;Snis SSs SSap SSpa'sH Expenses p ssf Esst a Year S5.2l0,4s0,sss.22 $4,2ls,s47.25l.is sa,sas.s2s.e77.47 $s,4s2.172.sl5.1i Cross Deficit I
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01
New Haven Attorney. Discloses Division Of
 "Spoils" In I estirnony
Thomas P. Kelly, Daniel J. Leary Were to Get Kick Back of Proceeds in
 Utilities Survey Contract
LEVY ALREADY HAS PLEADED
 GUILTY FOR CONSPIRACY

For yesterday CA testimony turn to of today's Democrat
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01
The Weather

Cloudy Mild Tonight; Thurs. Cloudy, Warmer Full Weather Report Page ,.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01

Tue defendant Charles '. Wil-l llamscn of Darleu does not his near the other dcEendsnls. He ik beiuK tried hs lndse rnslR, while tI(e ether xH afe eal ffl&l se lI.s
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Thomas ]. Fleming, stperinten- dent of streets. showed signs of the Illness which caused him Co remain In bed from January c to . few days before yesterday. He was very pale as he returned to tbe trial.
Evening star., 1939-03-23
TwizzIer Answer

The airship made five stops In
all.
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its way just before reaching the Big
River Ha n0llld saa thu do rk annr,,

its way just before reaching the Big
River. He could see the dark, angry
looking water of the Big River rush.
ing along and carrying with it logs,
whole trees, great cakes Of ice and
all sorts of rubbish. He could hear
the cakes Of ice grinding against
each other, and he could see logs
whirled round and round and rolled
over and over, and the great fear
which becomes terror filled Jerry's
heart. He looked this way. He
looked that way. He looked every
which way. The more he looked the
more afraid and the more hopeless
he became.
Presently Jerry's ship, the old log,
you know, caught among the twigs
of branch of a tree, a branch that
already was partly under water.
Without stopping to really think
Evening star., 1939-03-23

end of an old log, sailing swiftly
toward the Big River, had not only
what might happen to worry about
but what had happened and what
was happening. The water had swept
away his fine house in the Smiling
Pool and then had filled his castle
in the bank, a thing he hadn't
dreamed possible. Now the swift
current was sweeping him swiftly to
the Big River, and once out on that
there was no knowing what might
happen to him. OF one thing he was
certain, and that was that he would
be taken so far from the Green
Meadows that he never would see
them again. So Jerry was very, very
unhappy. a
At last he was in among the trees
Of the narrow bit of swamp through
which the Laughing Brook makes
Evening star., 1939-03-23
LET'TER-OUT
FIRST AID
LIES LIKE THAT
BY Fred Neher

letter rearrange
the removed
they make q dollar
Answer to Yesterdays Letter-Out
Letter-Out
(B) BEsEECH-CHEEsE (get it from milk
(A) TITRATE-TTTTER chucke
CT) NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. is good)
Co CORNED-DRONE (what arplanes do)
(E) CHLORAL-COIIAR Ct may be detachabe)
Evening star., 1939-03-23
SIums Cleared Again
Trademark a pplied
For U. S Patent Once
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ADVERTISEMENT.
-Ry hohnn
d or delineated herein.

For the third time unsanitary Cit,
Jeanne dare. a block of crumblind
dwellings in Paris, has been cleared
of its inhabitants so that the build !
ings may be torn down to make
way for new ones. Tenants were|
asked to leave the shacks three years
ago and again in 1887, but for ond
reason or another the house wreck 4
ers could not start work. So each
time back went a motley crowd.
Most of them were destitute, and
many reared poultry and rabbits in
their own or in unoccupied rooms.
Shelter has been found for the last
INDECENT occupants. who had been
playing hide and seek with the po-
lice until moved, and wrecking Of
the buildings has been started.
Evening star., 1939-03-23
Bedtime Stories
BY THORNTON w. BURGESS.

Over in the Green Forest, up in
the Old Pasture and in the Old Or
chard there was great rejoicing.
Winsome Bluebird had brought the
glad tidings that sweet Mistress
Spring was near. Welcome Robin
was singing Cheer up! Cheer up!
Cheer up! Cheer!" everywhere he
went. Gentle Sister South Wind was
doing her best to make an end of
the snow and ice. jolly, round,
bright Mr.. Sun was helping her. The
air was soft and warm. The sap was
rushing up in the trees, and the
brown buds were beginning to swell.
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So Nanny and Danny Meadow
MOUSE were wnrriod oc tho1, x,o toL..a

A>oAAAAy d11u 0dIlIly MEADOW
mouse were worried as they watched
the water creep nearer and nearer to
their home, and they made ready
to run for safety if it should be
necessary. Peter Rabbit and Mrs.
Peter, who used to be little Miss
Fuzzytail, spent most of their time
on the very edge of the Old Briar
Patch, anxiously watching the wa
ter creep and creep. They also were
worried. But both the home of DAN.
ny Meadow Mouse and the Dear
Old Briar Patch were so far away
from the Big River and the Laugh
ing Brook that it would take a very
great flood. indeed to reach them.
All Danny and Nanny and Peter and
Mrs. Peter had to worry about was
what might happen.
But Jerry Muskrat, sitting On the
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what he was doing Jerry scrambled

what he was doing Jerry scrambled
OF onto that branch and along it
until he reached the crotch where
the branch joined the trunk of the
tree. He had deserted his ship. A
few minutes later he saw it swept
out onto the Big River and there
tossed about among the cakes of
ice. Jerry shivered despite the
warmth of polly, ROUND; bright Mr..
Sun.
I'm glad I'm not on that log" he
muttered. Indeed am"
Copyright, 1938.)
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1t was hard to imagine any unhap-
pineSS anywhere on such q day,


piness anywhere on such a day.
But there was unhappiness. There
was unhappiness down in the Green
Meadows. All winter long the Green
Meadows had been covered with
snow. Now great part of them was
covered with water. Yes, sir, it was.
You see, the water from melting
snow had run into the Laughing
Brook and the Big River faster than
they could carry it away. and so it
had filled their banks clear to the
very brim and then crept out and
over the Green Meadows until you
would never even guess where the
Laughing Brook and the Smiling
Pond were, and the only way you
could tell where the banks of the
Big River were was by the trees
standing In . linz in the water.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-12
In Or Out?

The status of State Highway Commis- sioner William J. Cox is puzzling one right now. Presumably he still heads that department to which he was named a year or so ago by Ex-Governor Wilbur L. Cross But he did not get the stamp of legislative approval this year as Cover nor Raymond E. Baldwin. This was due to a combination of circumstances, but mainly through the lack of action by the Senate committee on executive nomina- tions. It failed to bring in any kind of report on the Cox nomination as we'll as those of Professor Olin Glenn Saxon to be State Finance Commissioner and Col onel Edwy L. Taylor to be continued on the Public Utilities Commission.
 Late last week the press associations carried the announcement that Governor Baldwin had given an interim appoint ment to Commissioner Cox which meant that his term of office would be contin- ued until the next sitting of the Legisla- ture. However, day later it was denied at the governors office that he had given recess appointment to Commissioner Cox, but that he was planning to do so and probably would take similar action with respect to the other two appointees who failed of legislative approval Until this occurs the state will probably con- tinue to wonder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-12

30 per cent of the national income, as compared with 14.5 per cent in 1929.
 "These huge expenditures have been made largely in the name of emergency ito provide relief and to induce recovery. But the commonly accepted estimates show almost as many people unemployed now as in 1883. And no wonder. The very method adopted obviously defeated it's own end.
 "The tremendous debt created and the heavy tax burden required have prevented the development of the confidence neces- sary to resuscitate the capital goods in- dustrieS and to induce the creation of new enterprises. Since the fiscal year 1882 the national debt, including guar anteed' debt, has increased almost $25,- 000,000,000.
 Lasting confidence, necessary to free the capital goods industries and to reemploy millions of people, cannot de- velop under such conditions. New cap ital cannot be created. Capital which remains available for use In new enter prises is being paralyzed by fear and rapidly confiscated through the heavy burden of taxes.
 "Our spending program has produced, not recovery, but paralysis and fear Is it not high time that we discard this pro- gram which bids fair to perpetuate our difficulties and to return to the time tested method of encouraging and foster ing the free play of fundamental economic forces, of encouraging men to work and capital to produce? Is it not evident that in this way only can true recovery be brought about?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-12
A Thought for Today
Bicycle Safety

Commissioner of Motor Vehicles Michael A. Connor recognizes dangerous condition along our public highways and streets in the operation of bicycles. Their number is steadily on the increase and it is apparent that some regulation is required if their continued operation is to be sanctioned. A code of rules and regulations to govern operation is the natural outcome of all such discussions. In the meantime and before state laws crop forth to govern bicycle riding opera tors should strive to conform to existing laws concerning vehicles
 Some towns have statutes affecting operation of bicycles. But the majority of these were framed back in the days of horses and buggies, not fast-moving automobiles. Bicyclists really demand code of their own today so that they may cooperate more readily with local and state authorities in the general safety campaign which engages us all, motorist and pedestrian alike. It is in such an interest, therefore, that various civic groups and other interested individuals and organizations join to impress on all cyclists the need of the utmost caution in using their bikes.
 The Democrat started bicycle safety campaign locally year or so ago and the response was most favorable. It showed quite clearly what could be done among the boys, girls, and older persons who still use bicycles Certain organizations, like the American Legion and automobile clubs, are continuing these safety cam paigns throughout the state quite suc- cessfully. It is to our own advantage here to contribute whatever we can to- wards such promotion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-12
Business Creates Jobs

From the office of E. l. du Pont de Nemours and Company at Wilmington, Delaware, comes letter to stockholders, employees, and friends, which well might be an open letter to the American public. It's pertinent and timely; it bears re- printing in part. Read it and profit thereby. ...
 'In 1882 we were justly appalled, by the tremendous increase in government expenditures which had taken place since 1927; but now our total annual expen- ditures (excluding interest and debt re- tirement) are more than double the 1882 figures and more than three and half times the 1927 figures.
 "Our total Federal expenditures, ex- cluding Post Office expenses, for the seven years from July l, 1882, to June 30, 1930, will amount to more than $53, ,000,- 100000. This is twice as much as the National Government spent from the time 0f its creation in 1789 to the end of the fiscal year 1916 = period of 127 years which included all our wars prior to the World War.
 This astounding increase in the annual rate of expenditures has taken place dur ing time when the average national Income has been subnormal The result has been that during the last seven years the Federal Government has spent 13 l-2 per cent of the total national income pro- 6uced, as against less than per cent during the preceding ten years. All forms ~ government in the United States for the r11t tVo years have been spending around
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-12

Therell be big building going on in Connecticut during the next few years. The Highway Department is just finishing up the Merritt Parkway Then it'll tackle the parkway extension-the Wilbur L. Cross Parkway, which is even more far reaching in its magnitude. And then there are the two great new highway bridges one at Hartford and one at New London. According to present plans the structure that will span the Thames river between New London and Groton is going to be world The bridge will be 2,400 feet long; this extreme length due to the condition of the river bottom. Hundred foot billings will support the span. The spans out distancing the proposed New London one are the George Washington bridge across the Hudson and the skyway over San Francisco's Golden Gate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-12
Building Boom at Last?

For several years, economists have been waiting for the building boom that was to lead us up and out of the depression. Each spring came, and it did not mater ialize. And everybody said, well, each year the need for houses becomes greater, the boom" more inevitable.
 Predicting on this subject, after so many disappointments, would be fool hardy. But, nevertheless, residential building during May will record the high est total since October, 1929, according to J. Seth Schnitman, economist. Certain it is that building for the first half of 1889 will record total perhap. 50 per cent higher than that of the first half of last year.
 This may not be the long-expected "boom," but it is certainly an encourag- ing sign, and welcome in it's own right. Best news of all will come when one of these months surpasses 1929, for it is only in the exceeding of 1929 records that there lies hope of cutting deeply into unem- ployment. The man who builds house today is true patriot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-12

Gov Herbert H. Lehman calls the bill recently enacted into New York state law affecting the size of liquor glass to be used in establishments as loosely drawn" create uniformity in the type of glass no gin, whiskey or rum, intended for consumption on the premises can be sold across the counter except in glasses of one and one-half ounce capacity Each glass must be so marked, too. While this clause of the bill is o. k., there are so many ambiguous ones that the whole measure may be thrown into the discard