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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-09
World Questions
Might OF Russia
As Attack Drags
USING OLD
METHODS OF CZARIST
IN MASSING TROOPS;
Firms HIT CRUISER

(By Associated Pressp
LONDON. Dec. s.-German
residents and the peoples of most
of the nations of Europe are be-
ginning to wonder if the Russian
might is so great after all. with
Finland handling the invaders
roughly.
Russia claims that her armies
are advancing at the rate of six
miles a day. Finland claims the
capture of 100 Russian tanks.
Her coast artillery has been fir
ing effectively with Russia's
largest and most powerful cruis-
er, the Kiroff, out of commission
with engines hit. The Manner
helm line has not yet been pene-
trated.
Russians are using the old
Czarist form of attack in sending
massed troops against the 'inns.
Sharpshooters on the Finland
side are, thereby. shooting the
Soviets by the thousands, a total
of 10000 having been reported in
casualty lists to date.
= Diplomatic Developments in
the Russian phase came thick and
fast today. Argentina told the
League of Nations that if Russia
were not blacklisted from the
league she would quit.
Russia told Rumania it would
be most helpful if she would sign
a pact with the Soviet forces.
Russia did not indicate what
guarantee of independence she
would give Rumania.
Hungarian representatives ar
rived in Rome, Italy today to
confer regarding trouble arising
in the Balkans following Russian
advancing conquests.
Russia today denied through
its newspapers that Russian
prisoners captured in Finland
and brought to Helsinki had
maps of bombing areas in
Sweden and of the islands off
the Norwegian coasts. News
papers claimed that the press
agency which handled the story
out of Helsinki grossly misrepre-
scented the further fact that Rus
sian prisoners said that Russia
was fighting her way to the At
lantic.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-09
Firms LEAVE
To FIGHT REDS
GROUP OF 400 SAILS FROM
NEW YORK TODAY: 9TH
Frs HAVE LEFT
lRr A..onlatea Pre..l

NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-Large
groups of Firms are awaiting
transportation to fight for Fin
land in its war against Russia.
There are 1,5O0, none of whom
are American citizens, who are
awaiting clearance and trans
portation to go to Finland.
Large groups have already left.
A shipload Of 400 is scheduled 20
leave this afternoon from this
port. The men are between the
ages of 10 and As.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-09
Elk's Ball Tonight To
Benefit Poor OF City

Highlight of the social world
this weekend in Key West will
be the annual Elk's Charity Ball
being given tonight at Raurs
Club.
Weeks of thoughtful planning
and promotion work by the COM
mittee-in-charge. now at an end,
will bear fruit in one of the best
dances of the season, as the pro-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-09
DIR. PLAINFIELD TO
PREACH MONDAY

DR.. j. H. Plainfield. of Tampa,
will arrive on. SIS. Cuba Monday
morning and will preach at the
First Baptist church that evening
at 7::30 O'Clock.
DR.. Plainfield is superintendent
of Latin missions in Tampa and
is coming to deliver the sermon
at the invitation of the church.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-09
VISITORS FROM
new YORK LEAVE

Rudolph Rafalsky, sergeant on
New York Police Department,
Mrs. Rafalsky. and daughter,
Joyce, who have been spending a
stay here with Mrs. Rafalsky,s
brother-in law and sister, Mr.. and
Mrs. Olaf Soderberg, have re-
turned to their home in New
York.
They were accompanied here
by Mrs. Mary Johnson, mother of
Mrs. Soderberg, who will spend
the winter in this city.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-09
BIG FORT GUNS
FIRING TODAY
WARNINGS GIVEN TO RESI-.
DENTS NEAR VICINITY TO
OPEN WINDOWS

Firing of the 155 millimeter
guns at Fort Taylor began early
this Afternoon by National Guard
contingents in camp at the Fort.
Warning of residents in the
area was given today by Guard
representatives, who asked that
windows be kept open.
Red targets left today in tow
OF launches. Danger area was
$4,000 yards.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-09

Key West. Florida, has the
most equable climate in the
country; with an average
range of only IL Fahrenheit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
DWYER'SLAWYERS
 REMAIN SILENT

South Paris, Me, Feb. 4E(UP)- Paul Dwyer's lawyer refused to- day to reveal the important mat ter" which they discussed for 45 minutes yesterday at State Prison, where Dwyer is serving life sen- tence for murder committed by another man.
 Attorney E. Walker Abbott, on his return here from the prison at Thomaston, would not say whether, as result of the conference, he con- templated any action. He would neither confirm nor deny rumors that his 19-year- client had ask ed him to seek a pardon for him.
 Dwyer had requested a conference with Abbott, saying he wished ot discuss a matter of utmost im- rortance." Warden John H. Welch with whom Abbott talked for Is minutes before seeing Dwyer, also refused to comment when question: ed as to the nature of the con- ference.
 Dwyer was sentenced Dec. 2, 1887 after pleading guilty to the murder of Dr. James G. Littlefield of South Paris. Nine months later he re- pudiated his confession and named Deputy Sheriff Francis M. Carroll father of his sweetheart, as the actual killer. Subsequently, Carroll was convicted and he also is serv- ing life sentence at State Prison
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
|RINALDI GUILTY
 IN STRIKE FEUD
Judge Conway Defers Sem tence-Accused Claims
 Argument Provoked

Michael Rinaldi, 23, of 52 Canal street, one of the truck drivers still on strike against several local con- cerns, was found guilty in city court today of assault and breach of the peace in connection with a fight with non-striker. The guilty finding was made by Judge Theo- E. Conway, after widely diverging stories had been told by state and defense witnesses.
 Rinaldi admitted striking Fred Giglio, driver for the Joseph Pope Co.,, on Spring street, Jan. 19, but said that Giglio had struck the first blow, and had said, Lets have it out"
 T can see where there's some excuse for being hot-headed under the circumstances" said Judge Con- way. He deferred sentence in the case.
 Francis DePrimo, 48, of 1090 North Main street, charged with violating the state liqor laws, was fined $50 and costs.
 George D. Myers, 40, of 195 South Main street, charged with breach of the peace, received nolle. ContinuanceS to Monday were given Alonzo Pitcher, 30, of 17 West Clay street, and Adolph Clark, 23, of 46 Orange street, charged with violating the motor vehicle laws.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
Saw Pink! Few Drinks Starts Chap on Self-Serv- ice s h op ping Tour Fined
 $500.

It was during the hearing of a shoplifting case in city court this morning, the defendant being charged with stealing merchan- disc, while drunk, from the F. & w. Grand Go. store.
 Where is the evidence?" asked Prosecutor Frank Healey of the clerk, and a paper bag was hand ed him.
 The prosecutor peeked inside, then turned modestly away. Ht handed the evidence to Judge Theobald E. Conway without re- moving 1t from the bag.
 That's only one of them," he told the judge. "There were 12 al- together"
 Them" 1t turned out, as pry- ing reporters peeked into the bag, were women's lingerie, in delicate shades of pink.
 The defendant won a suspended sentence on the shoplifting charge but was fined $5 and costs on the drunkenness count. The lingerie. still in the paper bag, was turned over to a clerk from the store.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
AWARD GRANTED .
 INJURED WORKER
Ernest Tyers Given Com= pensation of $937 By
 Commissioner Lynch

Compensation Commi S o n T James M. Lynch today granted an award of $937.31 in favor of Ernest Tyers of Oak street, Naugatuck, against the Naugatuck Chemical Company. The petitioner sustained leg injury March 16, 1884, while working, and as . result, lost 65 per cent of use of the leg. Medical expenses are also provided.
 Joseph Carey of 57 Bronx ave- nue, Waterbury, is granted compen- sation from Lewis Brothers at the rate of $10 weekly from December g, 1888 to January 28, 1889. Con- missioner Lynch found that he hus- tained back muscle strain while carrying a basket of carrots Decem- Der p, 1888.
 Other agreements in which com pensation will be paid weekly during the period of total disability are as follows:
 Charlotte Hungerford hospital Torrington and Hazel w. Anderson Torrington, infected right finger $13.85 beginning January 27.
 Watertown Manufacturing C4n- pany and Thomas Magee, Water town $13.64 beginning January 26, toe injury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
UNITED FRUIT
 INCOME EDOWN
Reports for l93S Show Decline; Earnings Equal
 $3.54 Share

Boston, Feb. 4E(UP)-The United Fruit Company reported today net income for 1898, after charges, of SIG, 2,746 as against $11,817,128 in 1937
 The 1898 earnings, after deduc- tions for taxes, interest and depreci- ation, equaled $3.54 share on 2,896, 500 shares of common stock outstanding as compared with $4.07 in 1897.
 Dividends declared during the year were listed at $9,413,940 equal to $3.25 a share. The company re- ported $35,877 on hand Dec. 31, 1888 in cash and U. s. government secur- ities, exclusive of an $11,750,000 insurance fund.
 For additional fixed properties, the company spent $12,841 ,408 last year. This year the company has appropriated $8,654,20 for capital expenditures in 1899, an addition to a $3,326,037 balance unexpended from previous appropriations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
BAD HIGHWAY
 CONDITION DUE

Boston, Feb. +CUP)-Treacher- ous highway conditions were expect. ed this weekend with the Bostor weather bureaus prediction today that the temperature will drop sev- eral degrees tonight.
 Sleet and rain in the wake of the winters heaviest snowfall glazed highways throughout Massachusetts making driving hazardous.
 Several ships reached port many hours overdue, delayed by fog which held them outside Cape Cod canal The offshore shroud already had claimed one life and resulted in the grounding of two vessels of Cape Cod.
 The return sailing to New York of the Eastern Steamship lines Saint John, fogbound yesterday, was can- celed. This was the second cancella- ton of the week caused by weather conditions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
Utility Securities Are Leaders In Movement
Several Issues Set New Highs for l93S39; American Telephone Up 4 Point; Bethlehem Steel Jumps 2H
By ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial Editor)

New York, Feb. 4-UP)-Utility stocks moved into new high ground for the year today and other sec- tions of the stock market list made new highs since January 21.
 Several issues made new highs for 1938-l939. Three were in the tobac- co section, Liggett & Myers issues and Lorillard. Utilities contributed to new tops with Commonwealth & Southern preferred at 8 new high of 56 up 1 and Public Service of New Jersey equaling its top at 35 1-2 up 3-4.
 Utilities furnished the greatest volume. Columbia Gas and Consoli- dated Edison were the most active stocks on the board. They firmed fractionally. Electric power prefer red issues and Columbia Gas pre- ferred were strong spots.
 American Telephone rose to 157 IA up 3-4. Bethlehem Steel jumped 2 IA points to 69 and U. s. Steel gained more than point to 60 5-8.
 Railroad issues turned up after early irregularity. Santa Fe gained point and smaller advances were noted in New York Central, Penn- sylvania, Great Northern and South ern Pacific.
 Safeway Stores made a new high at 38 1-2 up l 1-2. Sears Roebuck rose nearly 2 points and the mer- cantile section generally was bet ter. An exception, Kress, lost a point.
 Rubber shares were bid up sub- stanially. Aviation issues made small gains. Chrysler rose more than a point. Gains of l to more than points were made by Case, DuPont Ingersoll Rand, International Busi- ness Machines, Monsanto Chemical and Westinghouse Electric.
 Bonds made moderate advances Grains ased slightly. Cotton futures were steady. The pound Sterling and Franc held around yesterdays last levels. Builders and Marks were better.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
Firen,en, Cops
 In Radio Tieup

The first step in having the fire department join in the pO- lice radio system was taken today with the installation of a radio in the car of Fire Chief Thomas F. Cavanaugh. The set has been tuned to the p0- lice broadcasting station fre- quency.
 Other fire department cars will be similarly equipped, and authorities hope to make ar- engagements soon to have two- way equipment in. several fire department cars. By this means, police and fire depart ment cars could exchange com- munications. The joint service would be especially valuable at the time of any major emer- gency in the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
By ELMER c. WALZER United Press financial Editor

New York, Feb. 4-CUP)-Pressure lifted on the stock market during the past week and prices advanced. Volume continued small.
 Business news improved. Bonds were better. Commodities were ire guar.
 Adolf Hitler's speech on Monday was interpreted favorably. Many Wall street experts considered it as conciliatory as possible in the cir cumstanceS.
 Foreign markets interpreted Hitler's remarks as mot unfavorable" and a better tone developed in London, Amsterdam and Paris. The improve ment was reflected in New York.
 Meanwhile, improvement was not -ed in many business lines. Retail trade rose above the corresponding period of last year for the first time in four weeks. Construction in- creased. Electricity output, a meas ure of business trends, rose. Car loadings made a contra seasonal rise. Automobile production declin- ed Il per cent but was 65 per cent over the 1888 period and the outlook was good.
 Traders turned to the buying side of stocks and found thin markets for most issues. The feature group was the utility, which was helped by belief the government was striv- ing to induce utility companies to launch the billion dollar expansion program discussed late last year in connection with national defense plans.
 American Telephone made new high for more than year. The company's subsidiaries reported an- other gain in telephones, bringing the total to a record high.
 High steel operations helped steel company issues. The rise in retail trade proved helpful for department store and other mercantile issues. For a time, banking stocks were in demand on improved reports from that industry.
 A better market was noted for aviation issues. Analyses said com panies in this group now have suf-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
Market Advances As
 Pressure Is Lifted
Volume Remains Snlall-Htler Speech Interpretation
 Makes Better Tone in All Foreign Markets

ficient orders on hand to operate through 1889 at the same rate they worked in 1888, which broke all previous records.
 Coppers weakened late in the week, but were higher on balance. Anticipation of demand from utility companies helped the issues. Oils about held their own. Motor shares firmed. Railroad shares had periods of strength.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
BETA HI-Y DANCE
 TO BE HELD AT Y

Cliff Slater's orchestra will play for the second annual junior prom of the Beta Hi-Y Saturday, Feb. IS, in the Central Y. M. c. A. gym nasium.
 Robert Shumway is chairman of the general committee, Bernard Burns heads the ticket committee, Howard Bates is chairman of the refreshmenC committee, and Harry Waters is publicity chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04

| Recently bills of more than $10,- GOO were approved, to be paid ven- iremen who reported as prospective jurors.
 Aside from the sheriffs' fees, the following bills are included in to- days approved items:
 Hartford county commissioners, $57.69 for use of lights; Gustave Fischer Co.,, Hartford, $3.20 for sup plies; J. E. Smith Co.,, for lumber in connection with construction of an exhibit shelf in the courtroom, $28O9; Edward J. Costello, 155 Southmayd Road, lamps and shades for the courtroom lights, $50; Judd & Bronson, Inc, Middlebury, remov- al of railing from the courtroom, $5.50; Putnam Publishing Corp, New York, supplies, $33.23; Hartford Despatch O., transfer of records from Hartford to Waterbury, $60; The Heublein, Hartford, restaurant bill from November 16 to December 5 for Alcorn group, $19.15.
 Sheriffs' fees were as follows: Benjamin M. Blick, $12.08 and $1f26; Frank Brickel, $8.75 and SYST; Clayton Briotti, $16.48; $15.42 and $6.93; Daniel J. Callahan, $10.80; $60.43, $5406; $10.S0; Joseph Callahan, $8.91; Charles A. Cappella $19.47; $1947; and $22.31; William H. Clifford, $13!02; Daniel B. Con- nor, $12.14; $11.83 and $7.83; Eugene J. Fitzpatrick, $38.77; Albert J.. Francis, $12.62; S12.62 and $6.27.
 Simon Hugo, $14.93; George A. Hynes, $4.09; $9.18; $9.58 and $5.83; James J. Kerwin, $5.77; Edward P. Nancy, $7.43; James E. OLeary, $7.87 and $8.87; Christ Olsen, $17.85; $l8.85; $10.80 and $17.01; Joseph P. Schenck, $19.53; $2283 and $28.69.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
THEATER OWNERS
 WAR ON RADIO

Boston, Feb. 4-(UP)-Two hun- .dred New England theater owners agreed today to use every means short of actual boycott to end the fatal competition" of highly paid movie stars appearing on radio pro- grams.
 Movie fans are staying away by the thousands to listen to film fa- vorites on the radio, Arthur K Howard, manager of the Indepen- dent Exhibitors, Inc, charged as the organization of New England owners went on record as favoring a widespread campaign to bar movie stars from the air.
 Radio-with the presence of the movies glamorous actresses and actors-presents a "definitet threat to the future of the theater, How ard said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
TENEMENT FIRE
 IS DISASTROUS

Boston, Feb. 4-(UP)-Four per- sons were burned or overcome by smoke. two perhaps fatally, and 30 persons were rescued over ladders or otherwise assisted to safety early today when two-alarm fire swept a west end tenement house.
 William Larson, 38, was painfully burned and felled by smoke while trying to rescue his daughters, Jean, 8, and Eleanor, IT months. Both children were overcome by smoke and were reported in critical condition at hospital.
 Also hospitalized were Larson and his wife. who were rescued by fire- men and police after suffering first and second-degree facial burns.
 The fire was quelled after a half-hour battle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
DIVORCE SUIT
 FILING LEARNED

Bridgeport, Conn, Feb. 4-(UP)- Mrs. Jane N. Lassell has filed suit for divorce against Charles L. Las sell, well-known Westport artist, 1t became known today. The superior court action charged adultery.
 The couple was married June 1, 1920. Lassell, wartime flyer, was born at Wakefield, Mass, and studied at Boston. His drawings have ap- peared in nationwide periodicals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
Fined $lOO

Clarence Burton Hanson, 29, of 352 South Main street, was fined S100 and costs by Judge T. E. Conway in city court to- day on 8 charge of driving while his license was under suspen- sion.
 He was discharged on a charge of driving while under the in fluence of liquor and given a nolle on charge of driving with out a license.
 Hanson was arrested Jan. ! by Sergt. Charyes McWeeney and Motor Patrolman John McDon- nell after an accident at South Elm and Scovill streets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
Car Skids

Edward Schupack, 20, Of 22U Hartford avenue, New Britain, suffered minor injuries last night when the car in which he was riding skidded on Meriden road, east of Tyler's Ladder Shop, and crashed into a pole. The car was badly damaged.
 The car was driven by Robert Schupack, 19. Mrs. Henry Schu- pack, mother of the two young men was not hurt.
 Sergeant Charles McWeeney aad Motor Patrolmen Joseph Dunphy and John Deeley inves- tigated,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
Lecturer

Rev. John J. Byrnes, a native or this city who is professor at St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield, and lecturer at the Confraatrnity on Christian Doctrine, will re- sume his lecture course on Cath olic Literature" in Hartford Mon- day evening. Rev. Dr. John J. Loughlin is director of the Con- fraternity,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
Only Flair"

The condition of Thomas Carlo, A of Long Hill farm, Bucks Hill, yss reported flair" this morning at St. Mary's Hospital where his left leg was amputated Thursday afternoon.
 Carlo was cutting wood on a power saw when the fly wheel broke and struck his leg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
Tools Stolen

Theft of machinists' tools valued at several hundred dol- lars, from the John Draher Machine Company, 70 North Elm street, is being investigated b1 Detective-L Lieutenant Will 1iAm F. Pollard. The tools, which included several delicate instru- ments, were stolen from the plant Thursday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
ORDERS INCREASED

London, Feb. 4. (UP)-The air ministry announced today that 1t is increasing its orders for airplanes from the United States, in view of prospective improved deliveres." 1" Contracts have been negotiated, the announcement said, for delivery within the period contemplated in the original orders of 250 instead of 200 Lockheed reconnaissance planes and 400 instead of 200 North Amer ican Trainer Harvards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
FOREMEN ENJOY
 INFORMAL FARLEY

Informal entertainment was pre- sented last night at meeting of the American Brass Foremen's asso- ciation in the recreation rooms on Bank street. Edward Earth headed the arrangements committee. Re- treatments were served after the entertainment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
CAMERA CLAN PLANS
 LENS ILLUSTRATION

Earl Palmer will explain the op- eration of lens testing chart re- gently acquired at a meeting of the Waterbury Camera Clan Tuesday night at o'clock.
 Discussion of the rules for the print exhibition which the clan will sponsor in March will take place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
Case Withdrawn

withdrawal papers in the sl, 900 civil action of Thelma B. zackin against Max Bram were filed today in the court of com- mon pleas. The plaintiff claims she was injured in a fall on the defendants property January 20. 1888. No terms of the settlement were revealed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
Selling Assets

Judge Frank P. McEvoy today entered an order in superior court providing for the final sale of remaining assets of the Sanditz & Traurig Company. He specific ally stataes tht 50 shares of Sco- will Mfg. Go. shall be disposed of, and that note on Charles Wal ger be settled on payment of $500 on or before February 16.
 Sealed bids on the remaining assets will be received February IT, 1889. Each must be accompan- jed by e certified check for $1,000 as security.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
POWER ENGINEERS , TALK OVER BILLS

Members of the Waterbury chap ter, Power Engineers, met at Engi- neers hall last night to discuss bill before the legislature calling for state licensing of members of their profession. Also discussed was bill calling for the registration and inspection of boilers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
MISSION FOUNDER
 DIED YESTERDAY

Boston, Feb. 4 = (U.P0 - The Rev. Francis J. Connors, Maryknoll Missionary and a co-founder Of the Gate of Heaven Leper colony in Kong Moon, South China, died yes- terday in a Philadelphia hospital, according to word received here.
 A native of Peabody, the Rev. Connors returned to the United States in July after over Il years at the ieper colony. He founded the colony with the Rev. Joseph A. Sweeney of New Britain, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
Stocks Set New Highs as Market Advances Tod
Cost Of Trial Here
 Now Exceeds $67, ,OOO
Judge Ernest A. Inglis Approves New Bills Amounting to $866-Fees of Sheriffs Represent TOday's Bulk

Bills totalling $86611 in connection with the trial of the Waterbury conspiracy approved by Judge Ernest A. Ings today bringing the grand total to date in expenditures for the investigation and prosecution to $676o6S In greatest majority of the bills approved to- day. fees of sherfs who served subpoenaS and per formed other special services during the eight weeks period of the jury selecting.