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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
SAMOSET HOTEL
 PARTLY BURNED

Plymouth, Mass. April 29-- (UP)-- A general alarm fire partly destroy ed the Samoset Hotel, 93-year-old summer inn only quarter-mile from historic Plymouth Rock, today causing damage estimated unoffl- cially at over 10000.
 The four-story wooden structure atop g hill once numbered as guests Danial Webster, and Presidents Me- Kinley and Coolidge.
 The fire was discovered al ut 200 8. ri1., and brought lndef control four hours later by firelnen from Plymouth, Kingston, Duxhury, Mid- dleboro and Marsfield. {. Boarded up for the winter, the hotel was unoccupied. The 100-room hotel. built in 1846 by the Old Colony Railroad, was owned by Joseph .Nogueria of Plymouth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
SPELLMAN RITES
 LATENEXT MONTH

Boston, April 29-(UP) - Late next month has been set tentative ly for the installation of the Most Rev. Francis J: Spellman as arch- bishop of New York.
 The Rt. Rev. Stephen J. Donahue, auxiliary bishop of New York who arrived yesterday to visit his "close and good companion, said the in stallation date would be announced in New York in two days.
 Bishop Donahue brought the archbishop : designate the official respects and good wishes of the clergy and lay members of the New York diocese.
 The two prelates, who were Stu- dents together at the American Col- lege in Rome, visited William Car- dinal O'Connell directly after Bi- shop Donahue's arrival here.
 Bishop Donahue celebrated an ordination mass at St. Johns sem mary this morning, and was to re- turn to New York later today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
FIRST REVOLUTION
 25O YEARS AGO
Rev. Cottoa Mather In spired New England Col-
 Onists to Revolt

Boston, April 29-(UP) The 250th anniversary of Americas first revolutions bloodless affair led by the clergy-was celebrated here to- day.
 Near noon on April 29, 1889, a motley group of farmers and trades men listened to the Rev. Cotton Mather read a declaration of rev. olution from the gallery of the council house. Then, with little resistance, they seized and impris- oned officers on oppressive gover- nor Sir Edmund Andres staff.
 Next day Andros surrendered the stockade on now-levelled Fort Hill and soon departed for England amid the hoots of Bostonians who Hooked to the waterfront to see his ship sail.
 Four years before. Taunton cit- izens had opposed the kings de- mands for poll and property taxes. Through their town clerk, they sent message which said in part: We do not feel free to raise money on the inhabitants without their own assent in assembly," The clerk was jailed three months and fined 20 marks for relaying the message.
 Soon after, the Massachusetts Bay colony charter was revoked and Andros placed in charge to levy taxes, command public assemblies and interfere with town meetings until infuriated Colonists revolted- 86 years prior to the real American revolution.
 X Today, various honorary and pa- triotic organizations marched from Faneuil hall to Fort Hill Square where Mayor Maurice J. Tobin of Boston spoke.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
CONDEMNATION TO
 PREVENT SCANDAL

Hartford. Conn, April 29 CUP)- State Attorney-G General Francis A Pallotti said today the state was avoiding any possibility of future land scandals. such as occurred on the Merritt Parkway. by condeming all land over $1,O00 needed for highway building purposes.
 Governor Baldwin and I have come to the conclusion" Pallotti said in a radio addres, That when- ever any had is to be purchased by the State of Connecticut for highway purposes. and the land or building thereon exceeds the price of 1000, the office of the attorney general Is to bring an action for mandatory condemnation against the land, N X
 "The Merritt Parkway situation, or any similar situation, will not rise again in Connecticut"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
DEMOCRATS FAVOR
 AUTO INSPECTIONS

Hartford, Conn, April 29- (UP) State Sen. Joseph B. Downes, Norwich, Democratic leader, today placed the Democratic party on rec ord in favor of motor evhicle in- spections by the state. 8
 In a radio broadcast, he asked quick action by legislative com mittee to report out bill providing for such inspections.
 ''The issue" Downes said, should be decided definitely as soon as pos- sible."
 The motor vehicle scommittee now IS considering a plan whereby the state police would control auto- mobile inspections. A tentative bill provides increase of the police force by 50 to patrol the highways and inspect cars at random.
 A 50-cent fee would be added to the registration to finance the plan
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
Soviet Nonstop Flyer And Attemped Route

Above map shows 4OOO- mile route over which Vladimir Kokkinaki, left, famous Soviet aviator, and his navigator attempted a nonstop flight from Mos cow to New York City. They had hoped to arrive in time for opening of Worlds Fair on April 30 but were forced down off the coast of New Brunswick last night. The course takes them over Finland, across the north Atlantic, Lab- rador, and the Gulf of St.
 Lawrence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29

confer the Sacrament of Confirma- ton on groups of children in sev- eral parishes of the diocese, at least one of them in this city. He will also take part in the ceremonies att tendant on the ordination of new priests at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Hartford next month. !
 Auxiliary Bishop Rumored
 Talk has been revived in church circles of making Waterbury the of- ficial residence of an auxiliary bi- shop of the diocese. There is no auxiliary at present, but it is under stood that such an appointment may be made, perhaps within the next year.
 This would not involve the crea- ton of new diocese, but merely the assignment of the auxiliary bi- shop to this city, with headquarters here, from which he would assist Bishop McAuliffe in his duties.
 Born In This State
 Bishop lief was born in Connec- ticut, and has relatives in Water- bury. He resigned from his Kansas see last year, and came to this city to make his home at St. Mary's hos pital.
 The duties of Bishop McAuliffe are many and arduous, and his schedule calls him from one part of the state to another. There has been obviously a need for assistance for him, which will be filled tem- porarily by Bishop Tief's acceptance of the invitation to officiate in Catholic church ceremonies when Bishop McAuliffe is unable to do so.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
FLEETS IN! FAIR
 OPENS TOMORROW
New Bridge to Be Dedi= cated; Million Expected
 on Opening Day

New York, April 29-(UP)-Thirty warships arrive today, the tape will be cut on a new $18,000000 suspen- sion bridge, "Texas Jack" Hill clomps in from Old Glory, Tex. astride very weary bull, and the Worlds Fair will open tomorrow on schedule.
 The expected opening day crowd of 100000 may get to see Presi- dent Roosevelt, if they are lucky enough to be near the Court of Peace where he speaks at p. m Anyhow, they will see $157 ,000, ,00O exhibition from 35 states and 60 for eign countries, covering 1,216 acres which will require three days of fast walking to get around.
 The first thing they will see is the Trylon, a slender, steeple-like struc- ture adjoining the Perisphere, where the wonders of tomorrow's world as they may be, are on display. Old timers will remark that they haven't seen such a strange contraption as the Trylon at any fair since Ferris wheel at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago m '93. And lot of New Workers will gaze in wonder at COWS buffaloes, and the Sioux, Ponca and Otoe Indians brought in from the southwest.
 There will be no Sally Rand here but there will be Billy Roses Aqua cade featuring Eleanor Holm, "the girl he's going to marry" and Faith Bacon who carries doves on her out stretched arms as symbol of the purity of her exposed charms.
 Next in eminence to the 700-foot Trylon is the U s. s. R. building 269 feet: next, the Parachute Tower 250 feet.
 Today, 45,0OO workmen were rush. ing the finishing touches on the ex- hibits and all will open on time.
 Already there were 350O00 visi- tors in the city. It has been esti- mated that 50,000,000 will pay ad- missions before the fair closes Oct 31, and that visitors will spend $1,. GOO ,000 900 in the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29

of this amount. Other assets in clude bonds, real estate, cash and miscellaneous.
 Prominent Family
 MT. Holmes was member of an old and prominent Waterbury fam- fly. For some years he was en- gagged in the brokerage business but had been retired for a considerable time at his death. He made many large gifts during his life, and gave the state land for several game pre- serves. He was an ardent sportsman, and hunted and fished in many parts of the United States and Canada.
 MT. Holmes will, filed some time ago, is a long and involved docu- ment. A special bequest of $145 ,000 is made to the Waterbury hospital, with a voluntary trust fund of $100,- GOO given in 1923 to be considered as part of this bequest. The sum of $45, ,000 is to be used for the con- struction of nurses recreation hall at the hospital, in memory of MT. Holmes wife, Margaret Tor rance Holmes.
 Estate Divided
 After few other specific be- quests are made, the remainder of the estate is to be divided into 200 shares for distribution. The prin- cipal beneficiary is Walter F. Tor rance, U. s. referee in bankruptcy, who is to receive 50 shares. Dr. FL lis William Jones, of Los Angeles, Calf, is given 25 shares; Irving c. Jerolman, of Derby, 12 1-2 shares; Georgia L. Dimock, IS shares. Les- ser shares of the residue are pro- vided for number of other bene- ficiaries.
 The recapitulation of the inven- tory shows: real estate, $29 9,260; stocks. $438, ,480.50; bonds, $3,710.69; cash, $14,314.16; and miscellaneous, $2,004.75.
 Real Estate
 Real estate is listed as follows: along Naugatuck river, $7,0O0; Thomaston avenue, $200; Woodbury, $750; Middlebury, $50; Middlebury, $60; Middlebury, $9,500; Middlebury, $1OO: Watertown avenue, $1,4OO; Beacon Falls, $200.
 Three automobiles are valued in all at $425, farm tools at $25; live- stock at $50; jewelry at $404.75; and household goods at $400.
 Cash on hand amounted to $700, and the following bank deposits are listed: Waterbury National Bank checking account, $10,795. .2S: Water bury Trust O., checking account, $1,254.38; Waterbury Trust Co.,, saw Cl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29

Payments Delayed
 Ordinarily many sewer assess ments would be due and payable within the next few days, the char ter having provided that assessments be paid within 12O days of compile ton of the sewers. Senator Gull hane's bill gives a period of 300 days to pay, with two assessments being paid at periods 150 days apart. 1, The bill passed both houses of the General Assembly, but was delayed for some time in the Senate before being acted on. The measure was strongly opposed by the Board of Finance and Controller Sherwood Rowland, on the grounds that it would create a grave financial situa- tion since the sewer levies had been depended on for revenue.
 WPA Effect Uncertain
 What effect the act will have on WPA employment is not yet clear. It has been claimed that the bill will deplete the sewer fund, which the city uses to pay as its sponsors share in WPA sewer construction projects. With the city unable to pay its share, the WPA projects may be forced to halt, with a consequent loss of employmentst ito gWPA enl- ployes numbering between 800 and HOO.
 :. The revolving sewer fund is now virtually depleted, and additions to it from sewer assessments will now be delayed because of the long per- iod of time given property owners to pay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
NON.ACCRESSION
 PACT SUGGESTED
Britain May Ask French Cooperation in Guaran=
 tee to Germany

Paris, April 29. - (UP) - Great Britain may ask France to cooper ate in offering non-aggression guarantee to Germany, diplomatic quarters reported today.
 It was believed that the question might be taken up by Sir Eric Phipps, British ambassador, and Georges Bonnet, foreign minister, at luncheon at President Albert Le- brun's Elysee Palace.
 Diplomatic informantS said that the British government figured that a British or joint British French guarantee to Germany would be the best disproof of Adolf Hitler's contention, developed in his Reich stag speech yesterday, that Britain and France were seeking to "encir- cle" Germany.
 French officials quarters said that Britain had not yet suggested that France join in a move to offer Ger many guarantees.
 In other well informed quarters the belief was expressed that Sir Neville Henderson, British Ambas- sador at Berlin, would cautiously sound out German opinion.
 It was added that if he received any encouragement France would likely be willing to join in a British move.
 Thus, it was said, the way might be opened for business negotiations which Hitler has said he was will ing to undertake.
 Foreign Minister Bonnet held con- ferences today with William c. Bull lit, American ambassador, and Jacob Souritz. Russian ambassador It was believed that he discussed Hitler's speech and the next phase of international negotiations. Today's newspapers gave little space to Hitler's speech. It was believed that their attitude had been officially inspired.
 The view was taken in comment |Ahat the speech added nothing to European tension and took nothing from 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
PRESIDENT MAY
 ANSWER HITLER
Reply Might Come During Speech at Opening of Worlds Fair

Hyde Park, N. r., April 29.-(UP) President Roosevelt may reply to Adolf Hitler,S speech to the reich stag, it was believed here today. Although the chief executive was understood to have felt that Hitler had violated diplomatic usage in that he had neglected to reply form- ally to his message asking peace guarantees. the significance of Hit ler's remarks was accepted gen. orally as challenge to democra- cies to. restate their position.
 Consequently, observers looked for MT. Roosevelt to take the lead by again denouncing aggression, per- haps when he delivers major ad- dress tomorrow afternoon in New York city opening the Worlds Fair.
 Although White House attaches said he had completed the draft of his speech hours before Hitler .telked, it was pointed out that he could very easily revise 1t. But he may choose another occasion.
 White House sources declined to give any clue to the presidents re- action to Hitler,s speech.
 The president spent most of his time today entertaining the Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Martha of Norway who arrived yes terday afternoon aboard the yacht Potomac.
 They were dinner guests at the summer White House last night and today. weather permitting, they will be taken on picnic. X
 The royal couple disembarked at a lumber yard dock in Poughkeepsie and were welcomed by the president and Mrs Roosevelt. The chief exc cutive did not wait for an intro duction out extended his hand to the prince and said NV, N
 How are you, glad to see you.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
WALSH SEEN AS. NEW BLDG. SUPT.
Education Board Chairman May Be Named to Ya-
 cancy; Tinted Before Before

The post of superintendent of school buildings, vacant since the death of John White several months ago, is expected to be filled by the Board of Education in the near future, 1t was learned by the Dem- ocrat today.
 Mentioned prominently for the post is John J. Walsh, president of the Board of Education. Although Commissioner Walsh denied several months ago that he was . candidafs | for. the position. it appears now that he will make no objection to his nomination, if his name is presented by the committee on school activi- ties. y e
 The matter of appointment has been quiet for several months, dur ing which time, however, it is un- derstood that several men presented their names to individual board members as candidates for the posi- ton. The matter of possible lack of appropriation to fill the vacancy, has also delayed the appointment, it IS unoerStooQ.
 Commissioner Walsh has been 8 member of the Board of Education for 25 years, during which time he has gained wide experience in school matters. It is expected that Democratic members of the com- mission will all approve of the nom- nation. believing Commissioner Walsh the logical candidate for the position.
 If Commissioner Walsh is ap- pointed, a new president of the board will come up for election. Mentioned prominently for the chair, are Commissioners Harry C.. Post and Nathan Freedman. A new member to the board would be ap- pointed by the mayor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
GETS PERMANENT JOB

Hartford, Conn.,, April % (UP)-- Elmer H. Lounsbury. Hartford, chief clerk in the secretary of states office on a provisional appointment, today was certified by State Person Iiel Director Harry Marsh for per- manent appointment under the merit system. dOpnsbury was for iner deputy secretary Of state
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
DEVEL LOPMENT COM.
 BILL FAVORED

Hartford, Conn, April % --- tU.P0 The legislative appropriations committee was expected today to make a favorable report next week on a measure creating a state de- velopment commission to replace the present publicity commission.
 The bill carries an appropriation of $T0.O0O for the biennilm.
 Under terms of the bill, the conn mission would promote agricultural and industrial development of Con- necticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
Russians Remain Beside Plane All Night; Await. Arrival Of Countrymen
Bishop lief To Aid
 In Diocesan Activities
Retired Cleric at St. Mary's Hospital Will Perform Episcopal Duties Waterbury Again RumOred as
 Seat of Auxiliary Bishop for Hartford Diocese

Most Reverend Francis J. Tief retired Bishop of Con- cordia Kansas who resides at St. Marys Hospital will perform episcopal duties in the Hartford Diocese it learned today Pressure of duties has created extremely busy schedule for Most Reverend Maurice F. McAuffe Bishop of Hartford and it understood that he have already been made Bishop lief to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
$35,OOO In Sewer Assessments Held
 Up By New Statute
Gov. Baldwin Signed Culhane Sewer Bill Yesterday; Property Owners Now Have 300 Days in Which to
 Pay; New Bills to Be Sent Out

Collection of O00 in assessments due the city will be delayed as result of Senator George T. Culhane State Capitol in Hartford by Governor Raymond Baldwin Tax Collector William A. Ennis said today that bills in that have been sent out since the first of the year The act will also neceSstae the sending new bills property since it is retroactive to January
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
Half Million Estate
 Left By Walter Holmes
Largest Probated Here in Several Months Stocks Comprise Bulk With Holdings in Scovil Co. Larg=
 est; Waterbury Hospital Gets Special Requests

An estate Of almost Mali million dollars the arges probaed here in many months left by the late Walter
 w. Holmes local businessman and phlanhropst who diee November 13 The inventory filed with Judge Patrick Healey in probte court today reveals assets totaine being listed at total value of $438 805O Stocks in the Scovi Manufacturing Company makes up $2OO,OOO
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
DRIVER DIES

Woodbridge, Conn, April 29-UP) --Mathies Miller. 77, was injured fatally late yesterday when the two- horse team he was driving ran away. throwing him from the wagon on a sharp curve.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
RUMANIA MAY SETTLE DEBT

Bucharest, Rumania, April 29 -- s(UP.) -- The government has in- formed American Minister Frank lin Mott Gunther that it proposes to open negotiations immediately for a definite settlement of government al and private debts to the United States, 1t was made known today
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29

Rumania contracted World War debt of $6S, ,982.ll4 and paid $4,79l. O07 on 1t The funded debt outstand- ing as of June 30, 1888, was $6S. S.86O,-
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The Weather

Cloudy Tonight-Fair.
 Warmer Sunday
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-12-02

PhilatelicaIly, at least, the Syrian
port of Alexandretta at the extreme
northeastern end of the Mediterranean
Sea, has witnessed some rather be-
Wildering changes. Originally a part
of pre-war Turkey, this region, to-
gether with the rest of Syria, was oc-
cupied by French troops during the
World war, and, subsequently, was
inundated to France by the treaty OF
Versailles.
In 1888 a series of rs Syrian stamps
were overprinted "Sandjak d'Alexan-
drette" District of Alexandretta), and,
later In the year, five Of these pro-
visionals received a second overprtnt
to commemorate the death of Presi-
dent Ataturk of Turkey. Early in 1889
the word "Hatay" was used postally
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-12-02

engaged in many different occupations,
Ike most old timers, but It Is not be-
heVed that he made a fortune here.
How long he remained In the territory,
he does not say, but not long enough
evidently to wean him from his wife
and child back in GAINESVILLE, and he
started on the return trip, going south
to within so miles of Salt Lake City,
where he hired out 70 one of Creighton's
outfits on his way to Omaha.
There were 20 wagons In the train,
and four mules TO a wagon and four
men accompanied each wagon. Two
occupied the high front seat; one drtv-
ing and the other carrying a gun. TWO
men were on the rear of the wagon
both with guns. It win be remembered
that in "a the Indians were becoming
fully reused and it was not safe TO
travel through the Sioux country in
small companies, or unarmed.
The drivers, or other employees OF the
train were given numbers instead Of
names to which they responded. Mr.
Cover was No. 8.
Near Julesburg the train ran out of
provisions for man and beast. On
reaching the town they tried to buy
what was needed for the rest of the
journey, but the captain in charge of
the post refused their request, saying
that he was not allowed to sell any,
thing; but as they were IN absolute
need, If they would give him $40 for
bag of flour, and 50 a bushel for
shelled corn, and could manage to steal
1t, they might take 100 pounds of flour
and few bags Of corn.
The wagon boss called No. 8 Cdr.
Cover and told him to take any three
men he wanted, and a large piece Of
canvas. Each man was to carry a gun,
and after dark go to the fort store
house, take bag of flour and shoot
If necessary but not come back with
out the flour. About midnight the de-
tail set out; passed the guard safely,
secured the flour and placed 1t on the
canvas. Each man then took hold of
corner of the canvas, holding a cooked
revolver in the other hand, and Ia this
manner carried the flour to the train.
Another band stole the corn in a similar
manner, thus supplying their needs
until they could purchase what they
wished.
At Wind river, on the way to Idaho,
Mr.. Cover says that his company was
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-12-02

for the first time when IA Turkish
stamps were overprtnted "Hatay Dew
lett Government of Hatay). Thus
no less than As PROFESSIONALS were Is
sued for use in this territory within
less than a years time.
The latest development arises from
the announcement in Paris recently of
the signing Of pact whereby Hatay
Cor Alexandretta) has been handed
back to Turkey to which it originally
belonged. Reports from Istanbul indi
cate that Republic of Hatayp stamps
have been prepared but have been held
back pending political developments.
Whether these will now be issued, or
whether the overprinted PROFESSIONALS
now in circulation viii be discontinued
is a question that only time will an
SWer