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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
FLEET MAY SEND
UNITS TO HAWAII

Washington, Sept. 25-(UP)-The
navy high command 1t was learned
today, is considering seriously"
plan to send many units now based
on the west coast to Pearl Harbor,
Hawaii, its major Pacific base for
training purposes.
The plan was reported under con-
sideration by Admiral Harold r.
Stark, chief of naval operations, and
Admiral G. G. Bloch. commander
m-chief of the U. s. fleet.
Informed quarters said that the
units Of the U. s. fleet, whose oper-
ating bases are at San Pedro and
San Diego, CAL, would be only tenn
porarily assigned at Pearl Harbor
for the duration Of the training Pc
RODS. The contemplated move
would not constitute a transfer Of
the entire fleet to Hawaii, 1t was
said.
Most Of the assignments would
involve destroyers, cruisers, and air.
craft carriers, it was understood, but
it was doubtful If any of the IL bat
tleships now on the west coas'
would be sent to new posts. It was
indicated that Q definite decision
would be reached shortly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
GUNS HEARD OFF
NORWEGIAN COAST
Observers Believe Great
Naval Battle May Be
in Progress

Oslo, Norway, Sept. 25-(UP)-
Heavy gunfire was heard off Ber-
gen on the Norwegian west coast
today.
The firing at sea first was heard
at 9 a. m. and at $50 a. m. gunfire
was heard off Heggenholmen, north
of Bergen. Off Hjeltefjord IS
trawlers were seen steaming north
ward and mariners expressed belief
that they had been forced off their
courses by naval battle.
Rain reduced visibility to such an
extent that observers on shore could
see nothing in the direction from
which the booming of guns was
heard.
Western Norway reports received
at Oslo said that seafaring men
were convinced that the heavy gun
fire could mean only a sea battle
of major proportions.
Field dispatches said that firing
was heard as early as 1880 a. m.
There and that the shooting con-
tinued all morning. Observers at
Field said they had seen warships
through murky mists and had heard
the roar of airplane motors.
Watchers on the coast at Mar
steinen said they were able to see
heavy black smoke.
The reported battle, western Nor
way indicated, is In progress In the
Norwegian sea or in the far north
ern reaches of the north sea be-
tween the Norwegian coast and the
Shetlands.
Sound Of cannon fire today fol-
lowed reports that last night gun
fire was heard north Of the Mar
steinen lighthouse, from which sew
eral ships were reported to have
been sighted. 8
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
MAN DECAPITATED
BY TRAIN SUNDAY
Victim of Hartford Acct
dent Unidentified-Can-
ton Woman Suicide
(By United Press)

Violence claimed the lives Of five
persons, including two small chill
dren, in Connecticut over the week.
end.
Ten-months-old Thomas Maskali-
no, Stamford, was killed when he
was thrown from his mothers arms
as she was struck by an automobile
while crossing a Stamford street. The
mother was not hurt seriously.
Two-year-old william Fatherly,
Darien, died at Norwalk hospital of
burns suffered when pail Of hot
water spilled over him.
Miss Ella Galligan, New Haven,
died at Norwalk hospital Of injuries
suffered when she fell from an au-
tomobile on the Merritt Parkway.
State police said she mistook door
handle for a window handle and fell
from the car.
An unidentified man was decapi-
tated by railroad train In the Hart
ford freight yards.
Mrs. Frances Yadach, SO, Canton,
died from effects Of swallowing
poison. State police said the death
apparently was q suicide.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
Kingsley Resigns
From State Board
Head of Auditing Firm Assures Governor Moore OF
New Jersey of His Innocence; Pmdie Loses License

firm, wrote Gov. A. Harry Moore that
he was confident he would be cleared
of the charges in an appeal.
There is no need Of my telling you
of my innocence and feel that the
ultimate result should establish this
fact" said Kingsley, who was con-
victed at Waterbury with Mayor T.
Frank Hayes and other officials. Il
realize that the present juncture 1t
might be embarrassing to you for me
to continue as a member of the COM
mission"
It was also learned today that the
license of John G. Purdie, as a pri-
vate investigator. has been revoked
by New York authorities. Purdie has
withdrawn his plans FOR appeal to
the supreme court of errors from the
courts conviction, and is serving a
one year Jail term imposed by Judge
Ernest A. Inglis.
Kingsley, who has been a member
of the New Jersey board Of several
years, was reappointed by Governor
Moore at the height Of the trial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
Formally At War, Canada Prepares To Shoot
Stream OF Supplies, Trained Pilots To England

ials. Two years ago the Dominion
had three airplane factories. To-
day 1t has thirteen. All are speed
ing up production, and delivery Is
made direct by flying the Atlantic.
Previous to the present emergency
Canada had only one small-arms
factory, gQyernment-operated. Now
British war contracts have enabled
various engineering pants to switch
to munitions manufacture.
WAR MATERIALS
OUTPUT SPEEDED
Production Of the "sinews of war"
has been, and will be speeded up.
Ninety per cent Of the worlds nickel
is produced in the mines around
Sudbury, and copper production can
be speeded up.
Canada is an important producer
of gold, and also q safe haven for
gold already produced. More than
$500, 000,000 in British gold has al
ready been deposited in the Bank
of Canada. The western oil fields
of Alberta, as yet comparatively un-
touched, might quickly start to flow.
The great grain terminal elevators
which dot the prairies and the stor-
age facilities at Halifax and St.
John will be placed at the disposal
at fixed prices. The entire wheat
production of Canada can quickly
be placed under complete control.
There is q carry over Of 5000
bushels, and a heavy crop is in pros
pect.
Expansion of American manufac-
turing plants having branches in
Canada may be expected. Nothing
can effect the legality Of sale by
Canada to England Of goods pro-
duced in Canada.
More than $4,000, 10000 of Amer
lean money is invested in Canada,
and skilled workers and equipment
can readily be transferred across
the border to speed up Canadian
production of supplies and NUM-
tons.
Boeing Aircraft, for instance, has
plant at Vancouver turning out
Shark bombers for the Royal Can
adam Air Force. Other plane-build-
ers can quickly adopt the same
technique.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25

Senator George T. Culhane will
appear before the board of alder
men tonight to seek rulings on the
oppintment of. moderators and
other election officials for the city
manager referendum next Tuesday.
1t was reported today that he was
obiecting to letting the Citizens
Good Government Association ap-
point half the election officials.
The wording of the referendum
act, in Section 254, apparently gives
the Good Government group the
power to name one-half the officials.
There is considerable dispute as
to the method by which the moder-
ators and other officials to repre-
sent the opponents of the city
manager plan will be chosen.
The referendum act says in Sec
ton 254:
The voting machines used in said
election shall have affixed in the
first space for questions to be voted
on ballot label containing the fol-
lOWulS QuCoClOll. s94ldA WIG SASJ Va
Waterbury accept the Councilman
ager charter as passed by the 1889
legislature?" The elector shall indi-
cate his choice for acceptance by
pulling the Eyes" lever; for rejec-
ton, by pulling the mo" lever
Whenever the applicable statutes
for general elections provide for
election officials from opposing po-
litical parties, such officials shall be
in this special election, OF opposing
views on the question of acceptance
or rejection of this act, as shown by
affidavits filed with the proper cleo
tions officials on or before Septem-
Der II, 1899. Any corporation without
capital stock formed under the pro-
visions of section 3498 of the general
statutes, whose membership is COM
prised of not less than five thou
sand inhabitants of Waterbury, as
shown by its sworn statement of its
president and secretary, and whose
board Of managers shall adopt res
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
Moderators Rulings
Desired By Culhane
Senator to Seek Data at Adernlanc Meeting Tonight;
Opposes G. G. g. A. Naming Half of Election Officials

olution certifying that such corpora
ton is in favor of or opposed to the
acceptance of the charter proposed
by this act, may, upon filing a copy
of such sworn statement and resolu-
ton with the registrars, indorse the
affidavits of the prospective election
officials of its own view; and such
Endorsed affidavits Endorsed affi-
davits shall be accepted by the cleo
ton authorities for each side Of the
question at issue and. the persons
named therein shall be appointed in
the order Of filing to the limit of the
number Of election officials required
for each side Of the question In
preference to any persons named in
affidavits not so Endorsed. Any such
organization, upon filing such sworn
statement and resolution with the
registrars, shall be entitled to ap-
point not more than two challeng-
ers for each voting district at such
election.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
GEORGE ]. GALLEY
OPENS STORE HERE
Well Known Jeweler Re.
turns to Waterbury to
Renew Acquaintance

George ]. Galley, widely recog-
nized by Waterburians as depend
able jeweler, has returned to this
city and re-established business at
SO Grand street. Prior to his removal
to New Haven some time afo. Mr..
Galley conducted successful bus
mess here. And now he returns to
greet his old friends and make new
friends In a new place Of business.
In addition to carrying full line
of exclusive jewelry, including
watches, diamonds, silverware and
a variety Of other gifts, the Galley
jewelry store will provide expert
watch and jewelry repairing at low
prices.
Mr.. Galley formally opened his
new store this morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25

maximum power behind the war eff
fort. Conservation of food resources
and the speeding up of production
in many fields has already begun,
and across the sea and through the
air, Canada's supporting strength
will soon begin to flow to Britain.
CANADA is RESERVOIR
OF MANPOWER
Canada's military forces have al
ready been readied for whatever
may come. The 5000 regulars and
125, 900 militia are standing to arms.
But a better indication Of Canada's
potential military value to the home
land is in the fact that she sent
600,0 900 men and women In uniform
to Europe during the World War.
The Canadian navy consists Of
only six destroyers, but that Is six
more than she had in World War
days when she depended on ships
loaned by the British Admiralty.
Coastal defenses have been i'm
mensely strengthened, and the air
force, while small, about $50 ships,
is modern and well-trained. Some
of the best Royal Air Force flyers
of the World War were Canadians,
who are naturally skillful and bold
flyers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
HOGAN FILES SUIT
SEEKING $4,000

John Hogan Of Ansonia today
brought civil action in the superior
court against the Connecticut
Theatre Corporation, seeking dam
ages of $4,000. He claims he was in
jured March 10, 1889 in a fall on
a sidewalk near the Capitol theatre,
Ansonia. The fall was caused by
the icy surface of the sidewalk, the
writ contends, and was due to the
negligence Of the operators Of the
theatre.
Josefina Lindgren brought action
for $4,000 against Frederick @.
Teich and Maud M. Teich, on an
allegedly unpaid note. Attorney
Carl Lundgren Of Ansonia filed
both actions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
Compensation
Agreements

Compensation Of s62Lso for loss
Of 20 per cent use Of his left hand
was awarded Thomas A. Maxwell
of I'll Circuit avenue by the Wa
terbury Rolling Mills, in an agree
ment approved today by Compen-
sation Commissioner James M.
Lynch. The injury occurred De-
celnber Is, 1888.
Another agreement in which
compensation will be paid weekly
during the period Of total disable
ity was filed today and approved
rs follows:
Chase Brass and Copper Com
pany and Nicolan Martin, 1873
North Elm street, infected callous
ON palm Of right hand. $l1.65 be-
ginning August 20.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
For Camera Fans

On Saturday, September 30,
the railroads in the eastern part
Of the United States will be cele-
brating at the Worlds Fair. That
day has been set aside as Rail-
road day, and a number OF
special events Of particular in
terest to railroad fans has been
arranged. Arrangements have
been made to have a special
showing Of Railroads on Par
ade" for c..mera fans. They Will
be permitted to 90 behind the
scenes and photograph the
specticle from all angles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
eng. ELIMINATES
MARRIED MEMBERS
All N0n-C Commissioned Of
ficers Included in Grad
ual Reduction

Brigadier General Reginald Della
cour, new adjutant general, has Or
dered the gradual elimination. of all
married men, except commissioned
officers, from the Connecticut Ma
tional Guard. The order includes the
discharge Of commissioned Of
ficers, corporals and sergeants.
Special orders from the adjutant
generals office include discharges to
three Waterbury guardsmen.
First Sergt. John J. .McGraw.
Howitzer Co., has been released,
for the convenience Of the state"
Priv. First Glass Arthur Knott.
Jr, Co. E, and Priv. First Glass
George e. Druan, Co. e. are re-
leased effective Oct. 6 on compile
ton of one year Of q three-year en-
listment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
NATIONAL GUARD
SEEKS new MEN

Hartford, Conn.,, Sept. 25.-(UP)
National Guard commanders
throughout the state today began
enlisting 877 new men to bring Con-
necticut's armed forces to a peace
time peak of 5000 enlisted men.
increase in personnel was or
dered by State Adjutant General
Reginald B. Delacour after author
ization by the war department.
At the same time, commanders
were informed to eliminate married
men from the ranks and substitute
single men. All recruits from now
on will be unmarried.
Approximately a quarter of the
new men will be stationed at
Bridgeport for harbor defense.
Virtually every unit in the state
will gain additional men under the
authorized increase.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
Embezzlenlent

Charles Koosa, 81, of this city,
will be arraigned in superior court
tomorrow morning before Judge
John A. Cornell, on charge OF
embezzlement. At a previous ar
raignment he pleaded not guilty
and asked for a continuance to
the January term. The case is ex-
pected to be disposed of tomorrow.
Attorney A. Henry Weisman ap-
pears for Koosa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
Jury to Report

A newly drawn jury panel will
report at superior court Wednes-
day for trial Of several civil cases.
No criminal cases are slated for
jury trial this session.
The first case on the docket fol
Wednesday is that Of Carmella
D,Attellis against the City Of Wa
terbury. The second case listed is
that of Juliette LeDuc against
James B. White.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
Two Alarms

Minor fires, extinguished by the
IRE department yesterday includ,
ed one on South Main street ana
one on Pearl street.
An ashbox in the rear OF 444
South Main street caught fire at
i:07 o'clock in the afternoon,
while the other blaze took place
shortly after Z o'clock in the eve
ming In an oil burner at the home
of John Berardis, SO Pearl street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
Recovering

The condition Of Stephen Kelly
81, of 727 Baldwin street, who
made an unsuccessful attempt to
hang himself Saturday night,
was reported comfortable" at the
Waterbury hospital today. His
name, however, remains on the
danger list.
Kelly was found by his mother,
Mrs. Catherine Kelly, Of n Rut-
land street who summoned Daniel
Putetti and his son Anthony, OF
20 Rutland street.
Police arrived In time to help
the neighbors place the semi
conscious man in the ambulance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
CRAP SHOOTERS IN
CITY COURT TODAY
Four Pay S. Each to OBJ
tain NOlle for Violation
of Gambling Law

Nabbed in raid on game OF
scraps" on West Dover street. four
men charged with violating the
gambling law obtained nol!es on
payment of IS each when brought
before Judge Theobald E. Conway
In City Court today.
They were Morris Moved, AZ, OF
"a IL Mill street; Walter Boyden,
n. of 22O River street; Joseph Mar
tet. 40. of 1919 West Main street;
and John Longo, 26, Of 81 Grand
street. j.,
Police in two patrol cars headed
by Lieut.. Patrick Moylan. OF the
vice squad. Lieut.. Ernest Pakul, and
Capt. william Duggan raided the
west Dover street lot yesterday.
More than Is men, they said, were
gathered unde. a tree rolling the
bmes." When they spotted police,
tl.ev scattered to the four winds.
Bonds were called in the case OF
louis Crosse. "a, of 42l East Main
street, who was also nabbed in the
raid. but who failed to show In
court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
BROWNS FEMALE
WINS |. |. SHOW

"P. Us Little Model" IS months
old and showing for her first time,
walked off with honors at the an
nual Westbury, L. l.. dog show yes
terday. The dog, owned by Mr.
and Mrs. Patsy Brown of Chestnut
avenue. was unanimously judged the
best female, annexing two points
toward her championship.
Royal Kid Surprise" owned by
James Dwyer OF New Haven, was
judged the winning male and best
of breed. Both winners yesterday
will compete in the Adhesion Ter
rier Show which will lbe held in this
city, October %.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
"WOn't Talk"

Detectives were investigating
today the case Of John Carroll,
81. Of 132 Charles street, who
was picked up ON Bank street
early Sunday morning with q
back injury. Carroll, who Is re-
ported in fairly comfortable"
condition at st. Mary's hospital
refused to tell police how he got
the injury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
Home Robbed!

When Caesar Sebantianelli
and family returned from the
Worlds Fair to their home at
81 Inman avenue Saturday
night they met an unpleasant
surprise.
While they celebrated at the
Fair, a thief entered their home
through an unlocked window.
stole q gold signet ring, a $50
bill, three $40 bills, So In small
bills and change, and citizenship
papers.
Detective Sergt. Anthony
Mariana investigated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25

Louisville u Nashville made a new
top at So 3-8 up La. Gre at North
ern preferred gained / Ia to 81 1-2.
fractional advances were noted IN
Pennsylvania equalled its high and
Santa Fe, Southern Pacific, South
ern Railway and Union Pacific.
Motors, Rubbers and some utilities
registered small gains. Bethlehem
ste el was up more than a point
Soppers held steady.
Several issues registered wide
changes. Curtis Publishing Co., pre-
high at 541s and its common was
ferred spurted 4 liz points to q new
active with gain of nearly a point.
Eastman Kodak preferred broke
AZ points to new low at 1851.
Aviation rallied after an irregular
decline.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
1919 Raise

In line with the general pro-
gram of pay increases in local
factories. the Waterbury Clock
Co. today posted notices Of a 10
percent increase for all hourly and
piece work employees.
Approximately 10000 workers
have been affected by previously
announced 10 per cent increases
in Waterbury's larger factories.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25

Trenton, N. j., Sept. 25-(UP)-
George H. Kingsley Of Bogota, N. j.,
who was convicted Of conspiring with
Waterbury, Conn.,, officials to de-
fraud that city of 100000. resigned
today as member Of the New Jersey
board Of public accountants.
Kingsley, head Of an accounting
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
LOUIS STEFANO
ARRESTED AGAIN
(SpeciaI to The Democrat)

Torrington, Sept. rs - Louis Ste
fano, proprietor of the Happiness
Restaurant, waterbury, before it
closed several months ago. was ar
rested here yesterday on mittimus
writ which claimed failu4e to pay
fine and costs in labor violation
case.
Stefano was nabbed by State
Trooper Norman Davis and Ser
geant Henry Tofieid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
Stocks Firm After
Irregular Opening
Rails Activity Brings Fractional Utilities
Show Small Gains

New York, Sept. 25.--(UP) stocks
firmed today after a narrowly Ire
regular opening. Around noon the
lyist was fractions to q point above
the previous close, featured by ac-
tivity in rails.
Norfolk q Western rose to 202, mp
2 and q new high for the year:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
Open Forum

An open forum on the subject,
"Shall America Sell Anything to
Warning Nations" will be conduc-
ted Wednesday at 8 p. m in the
Central Y. M. o. A. =. Robert
Stevenson, editor in-chief Of The
Republican and tn eAmerican
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
Hunters Caught

Three Waterbury hunters, who
are charged with hunting on Sum
day and without a license and
deer, will be ararigned in New
Milford town court tonight before
Judget Francis S. FerrisS.
The local trio who were nabbed
early yesterday morning by Dep
uty Game Wardens William B.
Kibbe and Alfred Hunyadi, are
Lorenzo H. TomaSsello, Pasquale
Mucci, and Harry Fitzpatrick.
They were caught, police said,
on the Benedict property in the
Long Mountain district.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
Office Burglarized

A break into the office Of DIR.
william Murray Good, 63 Center
street, Saturday night netted
thieves $50 In cash and $500 In
checks.
Entry into the office was Eff
fected by breaking o window,
after efforts at prying 1t open
failed.
The case was investigated by
Detective Lieuts. Joseph Bend
Ter and Edward McElligott.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
Seeks Decree

Vance Taylor of Plymouth took
action in superior court here to-
day, seeking q divorce from EN-
ma Huckins Taylor of Cheshire.
Fraudulent concealment Is al
legged. The couple was married
August IS, 1896,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25

Canada has already modified in
dustry, commerce, transport and
food distribution, with all plans rea-
dy to put them on a war basis at
moments notice.
Significant moves are on foot to
build up Canada's production of es-
sential war munitions and mater
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
BUILDING
PERMITS

The following permits have been
issued at the Office Of Building In
spector Patrick Carlin:
Mrs. Margaret Mcdonald, to
erect garage on Newton terrace,
$500.
Mrs. Bernice HOLMAN, to make
alterations at 100 Robert street,
500. 4
Mrs. Ruby e. Carrie, to erect side
porch at IL Baldwin avenue, $3.50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
Lady McAlpine Lodge
Holds Anniversary

The oath anniversary celebration
Of Lady McAlpin Lodge. Daughters
of Scotia, was attended by more
than 100 persons Friday night ut
Mechanics hall.
A varied program OF entertain
ment was topped of by Scottish
style supper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
Assigned

Lieut.. John v. Egan, USA, son
or DR.. and Mrs. John j. Egan OF
IS Willow street, now assigned 10
Fort Wright, N. Y, is expected to
be transferred soon to the Pan
anna Canal zone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25

While volunteers between 10 and
Al are being accepted for service In
Europe. universal CONSUMPTION Is not
planned at present.
Inclusion of Canada under the
terms of the United States arms
embargo is expected to raise certain
problems, as does the present reg
ulation forbidding enlistment OF
Americans under the Canadian col
.ors.
But Canada's economy already
has been so regulated as to place its
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25

The average motor vehicle own
er today uses 40 per cent more gaso-
line than he did In 1926: yet. be-
cause Of the decreased prices OF
gasoltne during the Is years. he
spends approximately $2.6s . year
less for gasoline.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
Marriage
Intentions

The following marriage inten-
tions have been filed at the Of
flee Of the town clerk:
George Thomas Baker, 50
Fort Hill avenue and Wini-
fred Reardon, IS Laures street.
Walter A. Cole, 66 Fairview
street and Mary Catherine Null
ligan, 104 Fairview street.
Joseph A. Diogostino, 10 Oak
avenue and Philomena Lucille
PonpOniO, 22O Wolcott street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
BY THOMAS WAYLING
Written for NEA Service)

Ottawa Canada, 25-Wh Canada in the war the begin
bridge
stream Of supplies and trained
air Engand's aid
King already has announced plans for
.,roort NV the Dominion of n