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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-01
WATERBURY DAY
 COMES TUESDAY
Nineteen Bills Relative to City Will Come Up
 for Hearings
tBy Democrat Legislative Reporter)

(By Democrat Legislative Reporter)
 State Capitol, Hartford, March l. The cities and boroughs commit tee of the legislature will hold its second "Waterbury Day" of the ses- sion tomorrow, when 19 bills affect ting the Brass City will be given hearings. During the hearing period which will begin at o'clock, a half dozen Norwich bills will also come up for consideration.
 One of the most important Wa terbury bills is that of Rep. Hugo Guastaferri, which calls for the es- tablishment of a city merit system under personnel department. This measure has the backing of the Wa terbury chapter, Connecticut Merit System association.
 Eleven of tomorrow's bills have the backing of Republican Town Chair man J. Warren Upson and were in- troduced by Senator J. Howard Roberts of Thomaston.
 Other bills listed include charter amendments proposed by Senators George T. Culhane and Edward P. Egan and Rep. Daniel Mahaney.
 Most of Senator Roberts bills would strip the mayor of many of his present powers, while one meas ure would change the city's fiscal set-up. Among the Roberts bills are measures which would prohibit the mayor from vetoing vote of impeachement against himself or their city officials, which would make all the mayors appointments subject to approval by the board of aldermen, and which would enlarge the powers of the city controller.
 The cities and boroughs commit tee already has large number of Waterbury bills under consideration.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-01
HUGE MUNITIONS
 DUMP EXPLODES
Japan Suffers Great Loss at Osaka-Deaths Be-
 lieved to Be Enormous

Tokyo, March 1-(UP)-A gigan- tic munitions dump exploded today at Osaka, the great industrial center, of Japan. Casualties were unknown but were believed to be large. Fires spread from the explosion area and troops were called out to aid fire men.
 Police were unable to suggest a cause for the explosion, or to start an investigation. The explosion dis rupted street car lines and blew down telephone wires. At once it was apparent that the situation might prove to be most serious. The entire Osaka fire brigade was sent to the dump and troops were sent t otheir assistance. Relief workers were mobilized within short time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-01
JOHN H. LEARY IS
 NAMED BY MAYOR
Appointed as Mechanic of Voting Machines; Starts
 18th Year

Appointment of John H. Leary, of 9 Welton street, as mechanic of Waterbury's voting machines was made today by Mayor Frank Hayes. MT. Leary, for 12. years custodian and mechanic of the machines, thus starts his 18th year in this capacity, in addition to his duties as clerk in the office of the registrars of voters.
 And MT. Leary is confronted with his busiest year since undertaking supervision and handling of the voting machines. Reason for this is the possibility that Waterbury may have four occasions on which the voting machines will be used during 1889.
 Referendum Likely
 First, there is the possibility of referendum on the proposed charter change; next, the expected Republican primary and the possi- bility of some sort of Democratic primary; then the regular city election in October.
 In relation to the expected Re- publican primary, comment was today that only about IA or 15 of the machines would be required. as there are about 5000 Republi- cans registered on the primary list. In the event of a Democratic primary, which would be held about 8 week later, if past performance is criterion, possibly 25-27 machines would be required to tabulate the vote of the 10000 plus registered Democrats.
 MT. Leary has seen the city add |neA voting machines every so often during his years ef service and last year six machines of the latest ! .,rss,sf a-,Ss.. ks..xxNsl Sssa 0nea 1N
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-01
Five Cardinals In
 Lead For Election,

Vatican City, March 1.-WP) These five cardinals are be- lieved to be the strongest can- didates for Pope:
 Elias Dalla Costa, 67, arch bishop of Florence; Luigi Lavitrano, 65, archbi- shop of Palermo;
 Alessi0 Ascalesi, 67, arch- bishop of Naples;
 Maurill0 Fossati, 63, arch bishop of Turin;
 Giovanni Nasalli- Rocca, 67, archbishop of Bologna.
 All possess the qualifications based on precedents established in the past 100 years in the elec- ton of new Popes. All are Ital- ians; all are less than 70; none Is of the Curia (the group with administrative and political duties and resident of Rome) and none belong to particular religious orders which might detract from their more gem eral church interests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-01

"The provisions Of sections one and two of the bill as passed by the Senate" he declared, "are in- consistent with each other, and, to make the bill a workable piece of legislation it should be reconsidered.
 'The amendment introduced by the Democrats was introduced obvi- ously and deliberately for the sole purpose of adding confusion and of preventing the passage of the meas ure which they privately want to see defeated.
 Public Being Fooled
 The public should not be fooled by this cheap political maneuvering and any failure to pass a sound workable measure in this session of the General Assembly will be due entirely to the obstruction tactics of selfish politicians.
 '.The amendment as passed in the Senate corrects no known existing evil, but is merely designed to de- feat the whole bill.
 q will continue to fight against cheap politics and I know that the Republicans will back me"
 The bill, passed by an overwhelm- ing majority in the house, prohibit ed members of the legislature from holding administrative or judicial jobs during their terms of office.
 The senate amendment extended the restriction to virtually every conceivable office, whether appoin- tive by the legislature or not.
 Far Beyond Any Reform
 The senate amendment, the gover- nor asserted, "goes far beyond any requirement. for reform. The sole purpose of the amendment is to make partisan, political issue out of reform measure which the peo- pie wanted and have long demand ed. It attempted to cover offices not subject to appointment either by the governor or the general assem- ply. It attempted to cover offices far removed from any appointive power of the general assembly and of the governor.
 At the last session of the gen. eral assembly, when the governor was a Democrat, and the senate was overwhelmingly in control of the Democrats, merit act was passed. The Democrats excluded themselves as members of the gen. eral assembly from the provisions of the act and the bill was not passed until the Democrats had so expected themselves from the pro- visions of the law.
 ''Thc Republicans in the house and most of the Republicans in the senate in this session were willing to pass house bill 9 as a workable piece of legislation and unselfishly made 1t apply to themselves. We are trying to carry out campaign pledge, fair and square, without any political manipulations. House bill 9 as passed by the house met fairly and squarely the evils which we be- neve have existed and of which the people have complained"
 Prevent Two Evils
 The governor said it was intended to prevent two evils:
 1. Appointment by the general assembly of members as judges and
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-01
Detective John G. Purdie and James F. Healey Named as Also Being
 Recipients of Funds
BRISTOL MAN, DAN PETERS
 ALSO NAMED IN CHARGES
By JOSEPH P. DONAHUE Democrat Staff Reporter)

Thousands of dollars paid out to four of the de- fendants in the Waterbury conspiracy trial during the years 1931-1937, principally without the knowledge of the board of finance, formed the background for the 41st day of the trial in superior court today.
 Purcell Gives Names of Receivers
 In an unusual atmosphere an almost deserted courtroom James P Purcell, chief accountant in the controllers office gave testimony concerning large payments to Corporation Counsel Charles s. OCon- nor, Detective John G. Purdie, head of the Under writers Investigation Bureau of New York; James F. Healey treasurer of the Connor Trucking Company and Donate Pietraoria, alias Dan Peters of Bristol Corporation Counsel Over 1000
 Reading from records handed him by Special Prose- cutor Hugh M Acorn, Purcell testified that Corporation Counsel OConnor received than $11OO0 from 1883 to 1887 for mainly petty cash account He started to tell of conference he had with OConnor early in 1888 concerning OConnors cancelled checks but was cut oil defense counsel maintained that he should establish defnate date.
 Conner Trucking Company Is Paid
 The Conner Trucking Company received $8073.0O in 1937 Purie received % in 1885 and 19S7 and according presented and testimony given by Purcell the stand for his 1th day. Petty cash allow as reason for the large payments to MT. OConnor He also given allowances for expenses in connection with legislation beneficial to the City of Waterbury.
 Payments Made To Purdie
 Payments made to Purde Tn 1857 were charged CO an appropriation for auditing in the controllers office the witness said While introducing three checks said to have been paid to Purdie, Acorn said he would show that "they were deposited in account carried in OlSenS name" Olsen is Carl D. Olsen, also defendant.
 When defense counsel objected to the remark Judge Iglis ordered the jury that they should not regard marks made by state defense counsel in arguments
 Accountant Purcell surprised the defense when in to question from Attorney John Cassidy to what the petty cash fund he replied Something not approved by the Board of Finance. He tesfying in connection with the $1127545, which records show waS nd
 Another Trend of Trial
 Special Prosecutor Acorn apparently ready to start another trend of the trial involving other defend ant defendants when court adjourned at o'clock All checks and other evidence pertaining to Corporation Counsel OConnor had apparently been offered and pre- sented to the jury.
 Purcell testified that OConnor who receives $6,00O annual salary, fixed by law received payments in of his salary Long discussions based the petty cash fund allowed OConnor Purcell said that the fund was established in 1880 recommendation of Griffenha gen and Associates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-01
EVERY CARDINAL
 ENTERS CONCLAVE
Cardinal O'COnnell Arrives on Time to Join in
 Procession
BY REYNOLDS PACKARD United Press Staff Correspondent

Vatican City, March l. = (UP) - The College of Cardinals, with three from the United States pres ent for the first time, met in solemn conclave today to elect 262d Pope to the throne of St. Peter.
 The Cardinals were imprisoned in triangle of the Vatican bound- ed by the courtyards of St. Damas- GUS, Marshal and Holy Office. They will remain there until the tradi- tional column of white smoke arises from the chimney over the Sistine Chapel, indicating the election of a successor to Plus XI, who died on February 10.
 With the Cardinals, behind sealed doors and whitewashed window, were some 200 aides who will min iSter to their wants.
 The Cardinals, dressed ill purple mourning robes, marched into the conclave area at 3:30 p. m.
 First Vote Tomorrow
 The first vote will be taken to- morrow morning. There will be two voting sessions day, with two
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-01
BRIDGEPORT POST
 PUBLISHER DIES

Bridgeport, Conn, March l. (UP) Ed Flicker, president of the Post Publishing company, died today.
 The company publishes the Bridgeport Post. the Bridgeport Telegram and the Bridgeport Sun- day Post.
 Flicker, who headed the company for 2l years, had been in failing health for more than year.
 He was native of Cincinnati, Q. and was 70 years old.
 His widow, son and two daugh- ters survive.
 The funeral will be held Friday and the remains will be cremated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-01
HE LOSES FAITH {
 IN HUMAN NATURE
Father of Kidnapped Boy Is Told Best Friend Was
 One of Gang
By EARL 5. STEELE

United Press Stan Correspondent)
 New York, March T. -(UP)-Georg Katz's faith in human nature col lapsed today when he learned that Charles Mitchell, his best friend, had been involved in the Kidnapping of his four year old son, Michael, on February 20.
 "I'll never trust another person, except my wife," Katz said. T never thought good old Chralie Mitchell was 8 kidnaper. We've been friends for 20 years, lived in the same apart ment houses and brought Gp our children together"
 Mitchell, 31, Sol Schwartz, 29, and Schwartz's sister, Mrs. Nellie Res nick, 3i, mother of two children were arrested yesterday and identi- fled as the persons who held Mi chael Katz prisoner for two hours
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-01
Election Of New Pontiff May Guide Future Of Whole Worlc
Three Cardinals
 Not In Procession,

Vatican City, March 1-UP) William Cardinal O'COnnell of Boston, fatigued by his long race by boat and automobile to get here in time for the con- claye, was compelled to. drop out of the procession today, thus missing the ceremonies in the Sistine Chapel.
 Cardinal O'Connell was par ticularly tired by his long au- tomobile drive from Naples, where he disembarked. He re- tired to his cell, No. 54, to rest. Two other cardinals, Marchetti- Servaggiani and BOggiani, did not take part in the procession on doctors orders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-01
BY MAJOR J. S. BARNES (Privy Chamberlain of Cape and Sword in the Household of Plus XD

Copyright 19s9, by United Feature Syndicate Incl
 In ways it is not an exaggeration to say that the future of the world depends the result o the Papal election in Rome The Roman Church is spiritual Power first magnitude and the tiny independent State of the Vatican today yields greater influence in secular affairs than many great kingdom or republic.
 In these days af heated natonaism the extra national influence of the Church has visiby grown In
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-01

fact, the august assembly Of Card- inals taking part in the Conclave is actually more representative of world opinion than ever the League of Nations succeeded in being. It is above corruption; and the very weight of ecclesiastical and Roman traditions gives its members uni- versal voice the like of which is never found anywhere else.
 The election of the Pope is in the strict tradition of the Roman Elm pire. The Roman Imperial constitu- ton was in theory a blend of democracy, aristocracy and mon- archy. In practice it was military dictatorship. But in the Roman Church the Papacy is the summit of a career open to any talented Catholic.
 In practice today, only Cardin- al is elected to the Papal Throne, but this is a practice of conven- fence, not a rule. Nor is it rule that Cardinal should be priest It has become rightly considered that the Head of the Church should be in the Apostolic succession, though the door has been carefully left open for the exception, in ex- ceptional circumstances, to prove the rule.
 In any case, even in practice the rank of Cardinal is open to the humblest priest. Then, once a Card- inal, the priest becomes member of an aristocracy of talent, which no secular State can rival. As the whole organization of the Church is hierarchical and cultimates in the Pontiff, monarch welding supreme power, 1t combines the advantages of democracy, aristocracy and mon archy to form what Aristotle called
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-01
COP. LEADER IS
 SERIOUSLY ILL

Hartford, Conn, March 1.-(UP) Former Deputy State Attorney General Ernest L. Averill, high ranking Republican leader, was in a serious condition at Hartford hos pital today from stomach ailment.
 Leiut. Col. Averill, chairman of the Republican state convention at New Haven last September, was stricken while at the Heublein Ho- tel last night.
 His son, William Ayerill, is House clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-01
VERDICT OF SUICIDE

Hartford, Conn, March 1. (UP)- A verdict of suicide was given to- day in the death of Lyman Factor, 49. who leaped from the rcsf of a four story building here late yester- day. He leaves his widow, a son daughter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-01
Governor Baldwin
 Incensed At Defeat Of "Pet" Measure
Claims Public Is Being Fooled By Senate Democrats; Refers to John D. ThOms- Bill Sent to
 Conference By House

Hartford Conn, March 1. - (UP) - Governor Bald win today accused Senate Democrats of cheap political maneuyerng and with resortng to tactics DualJob Bill to make it's provisions al-ncusve He demanded the measure, which will go before the House disagreeing action result of the Senate alterations he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-01
Roman Catholic Church Spiritual Strength Has Be- come of Great Magnitude Yields More Power
 Than League of Nations Ever Did

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-01
Entered Over Protests

EnCcreu OVer ffOteStS
 Every item of evidence allowed this morning was entered over the protest of Attorneys Cassidy and Harold Ashworth, who represents the four defendants named.
 They claimed that no prima facie case of conspiracy has been estab- lished and therefore the evidence is not admissible. Judge Inglis oyer- ruled them.
 The courtroom was more deserted today than it has been at any stage of the trial. Even the witnesses who had been in daily attendance were apparently excused by the state, in-l dicating that Purcell will be on the stand for several days more, presum- ably followed by members of the board of finance.
 With the exception of the priilci- pals, the defendants, court attaches, counsel, newspapermen and federal investigators, only 8 few of those present were spectators.
 fist Session It was the 41st session of the con-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-01
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. March (UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through Feb. 27, compared with a year ago: S5,867,219,549.21 $4,764,9 0,658.25
 Receipts $3,645,5OO,23469 $3,S44, ,461, ,038.64
 Cross Deficit $2.221,719.s14.52 $s2O.44s,s19.s1
 Net Deficit s2.1s5,9S2,s64,52 $s67,795,4 ,4s9.sl ss.s52, ,sa4, ,ss7.s7 s2.s74.1so,ss75O
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Evening star., 1939-10-06
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Bedtime Stories
BY THORNTON W. BURGESS

Look long enough and hard enouEh
You'll always find q way
TO reach the place or set the thing
You're hoping that you may.
Danny Meadow Mouse peeped out
from under the tangle Of matted
grass back toward the Smiling Pool.
Plunger the Osprey was rising higher
and higher in the air and there was
nothing in his great claws. It was
clear that he had failed to catch the
Big Pickerel.
I'm glad Of it," muttered Danny,
which. when you think Of it, was
rather funny, for the Big Pickerel
had been watching for Danny him.
self and would have liked nothing
better than to snap his big jaws
on him. But Danny knew 50 well
what it felt like to be hunted that
though he was rather glad that the
Big Pickerel had been given fright.
He was also glad that he had es-
capped.
OF Billy Mink, Snapper the Turtle,
and the Big Pickerel he could see
nothing at all and rightly guessed
that all were hiding. Reddy Fox
was sitting on the opposite bank,
looking up at Plunger and grinning
in the most provoking way.
They've forgotten about poor lit
tie me-" thought Danny and his
heart stopped pit-a-patting quite so
fast. "The thing for me to do is
to keep going while the going is
good. I've got to get across to the
other side, but I don't dare swim
across the Smiling Pool. The
Laughing Brook comes in right here
and If I keep on following along
the bank perhaps I will f1nd a place
where I can cross 1t without having
to swim. It isn't the water, but the
things In the water T fear" Danny
shuddered as he thought Of the Big
Pickerel.
As soon as he had quite recovered
his breath he started on, dartiug
from one hiding place 70 another,
Evening star., 1939-10-06
jolly Polly
BY JOSEPH J. FRISCH.

D. L. V.-"Spaghetti more than 6
feet long" is the correct form. The
word spaghetti is used just as the
word sugar is used. This sugar is
sweet" not These sugars are sweet"
Spaghetti is starchy," not Spa
ghettis are starchy." This spa
ghetti is tender" not These spa
ghettis are tender"
The leaflet, ITO Common Errors
of Speech" will be sent upon receipt
of a self-addressed, stamped enve-
lope.
Evening star., 1939-10-06
knowledge Comes
The Hard Wuy'
By the Associated Press.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.-It's all right
to be comfortable while studying,
but not too comfortable because
learning and relaxation just won't
mix, DR.. r. E. Dunford, psycholo-
gist, has advised University Of
Tennessee freshmen.
Trying to study while lying down
or propped in bed against soft pill
lows is frowned upon.
Effective study means work, and
work cannot be carried On lying
down." DR.. Dunford said.
Evening star., 1939-10-06

Now the water in the Laughing
Brook ran swiftly In places, leaped
In merry little falls, or seemingly
rested In quiet pools, but for q long,
long way 1t offered no crossing
place for q tired little Meadow Mouse
Evening star., 1939-10-06
Broin TwizzIers
BY PROF. J. ID. FLINT.

Here's your chance to skip lightly
from continent to continent and
climate to climate. hunting all kinds
OF wild animals. You'd better take
a heavy rifle, light rifle, a bow and
arrow and a penknife Anyway,
here we go. Can you tell what the
animals are?
/. Aondbigd. 6. Ktfoiedkil.
2. Bio. 7. Mdak.
3. Tfggiginahql. 8. Bdigakr.
4. Nfydk. 9. Yfkauud,
5. Dbdgtaon. 10. Yikfbba.
(Answer on Page CD
Evening star., 1939-10-06

here Q bunch Of grass, there . big
mullen leaf, yonder q piece Of bark,
and again . pile Of sticks. He never
stopped out in the open. No indeed!
That would have been the very
worst kind Of Meadow Mouse follyI
Evening star., 1939-10-06

The ape-man reached down and picked
up the end of length Of rusty, discarded
slave chain. He took a firm stance, legs
apart, his feet gripping the ground For
moment he watched the Tohrian charge
Then he swung the chain in a great arc
and let fly!
Evening star., 1939-10-06

who was afraid to swim because Of
hungry fish who might be watching.
Though he rested often, Danny grew
more and more tired.
All the afternoon he Travelled and
he was getting Just . uttle discour.
Evening star., 1939-10-06
LETTER-OUT
BY Bruno

Remove spell the word
called the Print the letter in center column opposite
the correctly
hbrous material
Yesterdays Letter Out
Letter-Out
(T) MERITS-RINdES (poet does ths).
(W) WASTER-RATES (prce scales).
ID NDORSE-DRONES (monotOnous hums).
(N) NBRED-BRIDE (shes just married..
(E) DENIMS-NINDS people don't always use thern).
Evening star., 1939-10-06
Points for Purents

BY EDYTH THOMAS WALLACE.
The methods tDe use iDiH depend
upon tDhether tOe really trish to help
our young people or ,Dhether tDe ,Dtsh
to feel selt-rtghteous ourselpes.
Evening star., 1939-10-06
BY Edgar Bergen
BY WiIIord
-By Mormon Morsh
BY Bud Fisher

but for Danny 1t was . real bridge.
He looked this way. that way and
the other way. He listened with both
ears. Then he scampered across af,d
gave tiny sigh Of thankfulness. He
was on the home side at last. ~
Evening star., 1939-10-06
Ys|MO DAN Turns ~ TINE TO SEE
XIV As SIZE IS ABOUT 10 EALk--

aged and almost . little hopeless
when, Just ~ the Black Shadows
came creeping silently through the
Green Forest he came to . bridge.
It was only IN old log which had
fallen across the Laughing Brook,