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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18
Driver Escapes!

The driver of a stolen car re- covered by police after an ex- tended chase early this morning was still at large today.
 The car, owned by Edgar c. Wilson, of East Farms, was stolen from Idylwood avenue and East Main street about fnid- night, and was recovered after pursuit through the West End shortly after 2 o'clock.
 After tracing the car to the West End police surrounded the area with squad cars. The driver lost control while making right turn into West Side hill from Wilson street, crashed through the iroli fence and hedges at 942-946 West Main street, and escaped.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18
Attachment

Angelo Scionti of g Cypress street and his son, Mario, were served with a $3,500 property attachment as suit was filed in superior court yesterday after noon by Ralph Devin0 of the Waterbury Mason Supply and Lumber Company.
 The plaintiff alleges that MT. Scionti gave a quit claim deed to his son on Piedmont street prop erty in an endeav0r to "cheat" his firm of it's equity in the property.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18
DISCHARGE GIVEN ACCUSED OWNER

Antonio Criser, 52, of 26 James street, arrested by Lieut.. Patrick Moylan and Lieut.. Ernest Pakul on charges of keeping liquor with in tent to sell, was granted a dis charge when arraigned before Judge Edward Mascolo in city court to- day.
 The arresting officers testified that they found quarts of gin and whiskey concealed within cigaret machine at Criser's tavern, at $40 Bank street.
 Criser declared that he kept the liquor in his shop, where he has Q beer permit. because he was sick recently and was under doctors or- siers to use the liquor incidentally. He testified that he had been re- gently confined to the hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18
Suits Withdrawn

Two suits in which damages of $14,000 were asked were withdrawn from the court of common pleas today.
 One is the action of Esther Wolk of this city against Lin nea Nelson, of Ellington, in which damages of $11,O0O were asked for injuries suffered in an automobile accident Feb. 20, 1889.
 Also withdrawn was the $3,- 900 suit of Elodia Riccelli against the City of Waterbury, the action being based on a fall on an alleged defective side walk on Newell place May 3l, 1887.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18
Seeks Title

The Colonial Trust Co.,, acting as administrator of the estate of the late Charles s. Futile of Wol- colt, today filed suit in superior court to clear title to piece of property in Wolcott. The action is directed against G. w. Denny and others.
 The action is returnable to court in June.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18
Marriage Intentions

The following marriage inten- tions have been filed at the of- flee of the town clerk:
 Joseph l.. Brousseau, TAO Sylvan avenue, and Catherine M. Me- Dermott, 1112 Baldwin street.
 Frank F. DeBiase, 35 Avon ave- nue, and Mary Ann DiOrio, 294 South Leonard street.
 Martin Shuman, 101 Maple street. and Lucy Gaudiosi, 124 Shelley street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18
Spotlighting Brass City News
New Scout Unit

The newly organized Sea Scout unit, Flying Cloud, will be oflcial- ly "launched" at ceremonies to- night at the First Congregational church in Watertown.
 The ceremonies scheduled for 8 o'clock, will be followed by 8 social hour and dancing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18
Section 1851

John La Reviere, 21, of 1000 North Main street, arrested last night by Patrolinen John Mcdonnell and John Walsh on bike charge was granted a continuance till Saturday when arrainged before Judge Ed ward Mascolo in city court today.
 La Reviere is charged with violat- ing Section 1851 of the General Sta tutes pertaining to improper use of bicycles on the highways, without proper warning signal and after dark without proper lighting equip ment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18
INDIAN CAST

Chief Thunder Cloud, a full- blooded Cherokee, today was por- traying Geronimo, Apache Indian war lord of the southwest, Para mounts Great Enemy" Geronimo terrorized Arizona and New Mexico for 10 years in defiance of the United States army, costing the government $41 ,000, 900.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18
HITcHINa POSTS COLLECTED

Cleveland. O.. (Up)--Although he never has ridden. Van R. Rodgers collects old hitching posts and plants the best ones fin his front yard. But his collecting doesn't end there. He also collects World War helmets. woden Indians. wagon wheels. loco- motive bells, coffee mills and an- tique guns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18
Cigarettes Stolen

Six cartons of cigarettes were stolen in a break into the Quality Market at 19S Cooke street during the night, police reported today.
 The break was effected through the rear of the market where win dows were forced, according to police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18
Trial Ends

Decision was reserved late yes- terday afternoon in the $20,0O0 personal injury suit of Douglas Wylie Weaving, Jr.. of this city against Anne B. Felde and John Mckay, Jr. The case was heard by Judge Kenneth Wynne in su- perior court.
 The plaintiff, a young boy. was permanently scared, it is alleged, when an auto, owned by Anne B. Feld and driven by Mckay. back into him while he was riding his Skooter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18
MISS BYRNES GUEST
 OF G. o. P. AUXILIARY

Miss Katherine Byrnes, national committee woman, vice-chairman of the Republican state central com mittee will be the guest speaker ct the meeting of the Young Women's Auxiliary of the Young Mems Ital- ian Republican club Friday evening at the Hotel Elton. Mrs. Michael Testa will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18
BOY, 3, UPSIDE DOWN"

Royal Oak, Mich., (UP)-An x-ray examination has revealed that the position of every organ in three year old Joyce Bowden's body is reversed. Termed situs inversus by the medi- cal profession, the condition means that all internal organs are either reversed or transposed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18
LATE REALTY NEWS

Quit Claim Deed Maria T. Morena to Frank France, property on Peach Orchard road.
 Annie zaplisnl. to Serge Zap iisni, property on Citizens ave- nue.
 Margaret Bell to Frank A. Clarity. property on Leneoak avenue.
 Mortgage Release Serge zaplisni to Roman and Agnes Rakubas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18
BY ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial EditOr)

New York, May 1e.-(UP)-Stocks developed a firmer tone today at a quiet opening. Bonds were steady. Cotton futures were mixed in a narrow range.
 Most of the leading shares ad- vanced nearly a point. Three opened on blocks of 1,5O0 shares, namely, Chrysler at GA 1-2 up 7-8; U. s. Steel 45 up 1-4 and U. s. Rubber 36 1-4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18
BRUSH FIRE

Engines 2. 5. Truck ?, and the Booster responded to an alarm for a brush fire at Atwood avenue near Mill Plain street shortly after l o'clock this afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18

Japan shipped 2,88S,114 pounds of cellophane paper to other countries last year, decrease of fl per cent from 1887 because of the war in China. El
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18
Home Owners Loan Corporation 2A Percent Bonds, Series 3 NOTICE or CALL FOR REDEMPTION
 BEF0RE MATURITY

NOTICE or CALL FOR REDEMPTION
 BEFoRE MATURITY 10 Holders cf Horne Ouners' Loon Cor porsfSon 7;z percent bonds. Series 2. snd Others Concerned:
 Public notice is hereby given that sn outstanding Home Owners' Loan Cooperation 2x percent bonds, Series D, dated August l. 1854, gre hereby called for redemption cn August l, 1859, and will cease to bear interest on that date. Fun information regarding the presentation and surrender of the bonds for redemption under this cell will De given in Treaniry Department circular to De issued later.
 Holders of Home Owners' Loan Corpora tion bonds now called for redemption on August i, 1889. will be offered the privilege Of exchanging all or any part Of their called bonds for other interest-b bearing obligations Of tho Home Owners' Loan Cooperation. coneefainS which public rotice will be given by the Scce- 1850.
 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK BOARD HOME OWNERS LOAN coRpoRArIoN
 John H. Fshey. Chairman, Washingten. D. C., May Is, 1859.
 APPROVED:
 HENRY MoRoENrfIAu. M..
 Secretary of the Treasury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18

NEW YORK CURB Elec. Bond & Share .......
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18

l8-(UP)-Ford rules.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-03
History May Not Repeat,
But K Requisites

The glib saying that history repeats ITSELF is danger
Gus one taken too literally Certain it is that things
happen with familiar ring and dream-ke feeling that
this has all happened before But to argue at happened
thus once therefore must happen today dangerous
Nevertheless we are all prone, preoccuped we are
with the tumbng events of day. feel that nothing
like this did happen BEFORE the world was never so
topsy-turvey.
ieit that their own times out of joint. Hence is
interesting to turn for from todays
tons TO certain letters written in Paris May of 1905
The writer Henry Adams who for so years bent his
glacial gaze down from ivory tower what seemed to
him mad and brutal world.
In this May of 1905 Adams looked about him Paris
into what many people look back of
golden age Of peace and plenty. And this is what he
ported to John Hay:
Il precipices all round and dread every morning to
open newspaper. The situation is frghtfuly dangerous
Europe is awful nightmare II me-"
Thus Henry Adams, Sd years True enough, 10
after he wrote Europe Keeling in death-srugge
as mad rs any he had foreseen But it survived after
fashion
Is Hitler's drive for expansion new, unheard-of
dream which this man alone devised? Not at all Adams
sitting in his quiet room in Paris the forces
ing in 1905 that the today.
Il hope, he wrote to John Hay. France and England
will try to let Germany have her As she has asked
for nothing very serious The time when she will
ask for Holland Austria the Baltic provinces strip
OF Poland Her manners almost bad those of Eng
land or France were 100 years ago yet would be
fatal to everyone except perhaps to and victory would
only raise greater dangers and more enemies.
So wise reflected in 1906. And the which
he foresaw. and nearly fatal to everyone
And victory did raise only greater dangers and
enemies.
perennial Oliver Twist, demanding We surprised
and shocked But need not be- The worlds troubles of
today only the grandchildren of the worlds troubles of
yesterday and bear striking resemblance to their parents
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-03
PULSE OF THE PUBLIC

came to America they wanted
to be free-to have free religion
and speech because they had
not been treated rightly in the
countries they had left. These
pioneers upon adopting the con-
stitution and in the making Of
it decided that their new coun-
try should not be deprived of
the fundamentals of freedom.
Today We are facing the prob
lem of How can we keep our
freedom free ." With so many
rumors of fascists and COM
munistic groups holding meet
ing with the idea of overthrow
ing the government. l wonder if
it would be possible that such
minorities would attempt such
undertaking in the United States.
Perhaps they have already
started and are gaining a slow
but more sure foothold.
believe II is time for every
one TO read the constitution,
especially the Bill of Rights.
Pat yourself and say how lucky
you are that your ancestors de-
cided to live in the L. S. Wake
up, majority group. Fight for
what our forefathers fought for
by fighting to keep the constitu-
ton and form of government as
long as there is living breath
to fight.
CLARA NOVELLI,
4049 So. Puget Sound Ave.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-03


would be foodstuffs, munitions
oils. chemicals.
Farm SURPRISES would prob
ably disappear like snow in the
sun. Unemployment might be
reduced from 100000 to D.
600 000-aproximstely normal.
Economic experts cannot see
beyond this quick squirt in in
dustry and agriculture. After
foreign assets here have been
exhausted, the future will de-
pend on unknown factors
whether the Allies can rake up
more cash-whether the Johnson
Act will be amended to permit
extension of credits - whether
the United States will become
so involved that We will again
be impelled to lend money TO
our Europeans debtors.
G. o. p. leaders. in a recent
gabfest, made several admis-
sions which will disappoint the
people who expect them TO res
cue the country from economic
perdition in 1910. They admit
ted that Republican admins
tration would move very eau
tiously in breaking down New
Deal reforms.
President Roosevelts social
and economic measures. even
though Mrs. Roosevelt calls
them only "stop-gap,' have
been too deeply engrafted on
the governmental structure TO
be torn out ruthlessly and inn
mediately. No politico presi-
dent or congressman won d
dare to abolish the SEC. WPA.
AAA. Ssh. managed money or
managed power. The G.OP.-ers
admit they would not destroy
the machine. They would SIM
ply change the administration
levers.
In 1910 the opposition will
probably adopt Tom Deweys
strategy-the kind All Landon
employed until the "Old Guard"
won him TO a hammer-snd-ton
attitude. Dewey accepted most
OF the Roosevelt-Lehman re-
forms in principle. but prom
Used TO administer them more
economically and efficiently
Incidentally many topnotch
Democrats ruefully concede that
the Republicans are better BUSH
ness men and managers than
the Democrats. It's their cor
roding fear that the people will
reach that conclusion next year
and turn out the reformers.
Almost every government de-
partment and agency must
watch the pennies for the rest
OF the fiscal year. For one res-
son or another they have ex-
hsusted their funds far in sd-
vance of June 30. when they get
new credit at the treasury.
Partial responsibility rests
with congress.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-03
We Go to Sea Again

The Yankees whose graceful clippers sliced through the
Seven Seas 100 and going to again.
The American Merchant Marine has been deteriorating
for Now Admiral Emory Land reports that 1.-THE long
and dangerous decline has been checked the
versed, and progress forward has begun
In time of national emergency, country which has
depend the carriers of other countries to bring
the necessares of life is in bad way Even in time of
peace, it is desirable situation Now. largely gov
eminent expense it is true. making gallant effort
to put the American flag back the where it
floated so proudly.
That is nothing Government money has in the past
been poured into attempts to build merchant marine but
with unhappy results. The effort is already bringing
tangible results the shpyards and the ports of the world
Whether the fleet built will be able to maintain its
share of the worlds carrying trade without being
tinual drag the taxpayer, remains to be
For purposes of national defense. naval auxiliary,
the ships must be built Now the problem of running
them in such to draw their share of business and
make them little of drain the national economy
possible.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-03

Mr.. Ff,if: To settle an argu-
ment, viii you please tell me
how much money a third year
CITY fireman receives per month
Also, how much Of an increase
In pay did they get since 1888:
{. VI. =.
Pay IS $40 per month. There
has been no increase in the base
pay since 1885. though at that
time the firemen were under a
pay cut. In Jan. 1887. they were
returned 10 full scale and all
back pay restored. so In effect,
they have received that amount
without interruption.
Mr.. TiNit: Please state the
requirements for taking the bar
examinai ion in the state Of
Washington. VIII a graduate Of
a good correspondence course
FIJI the requirements. TIP.
One OF the first requirements
is that an applicant for the bar
examination be a university
graduate. He might qualify by
study OF law in an office. If ne
already had the college degree.
Correspondence hool study
would not be sufficient.
Mr.. Fisit: viii you please tell
me where ] can get about year
old Tacoma telephone directory
free of charge:
VAUGHN READER.
The directory department Of
the Pacific Telephone e. Tele-
graph Co. in Tacoma, corner 9th
and Fawcctt. believes II can
find last years directory for
you.
Mr.. Fixit: Will you kindly
tell me who was the winner Of
the silver Ski race at Paradise
for the year 1888: Also give me
the distance and time Of the
Silver Ski race, downhill race
and cross country race at Para
disc. T. X. IL.
Don Fraser of Seattle won
that race in 1888. He covered
its 3is miles in 5is minutes.
Distances vary every year on
those races. The committee Just
fixes arbitrarily starting and
stopping points which are con-
venient.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-03
DEMANDS SUPERVISORS
ANSWER CHARGES

Editor, The Times: / read with
interest news article pertain
ing TO request of the Pierce
county Demo. club for an inves-
tigstion of the communistic ac-
tivities in the teaching program
of the WPA.
Things are surely coming 10
a pretty pass when the political
party in power must make
public issue of such activities be-
fore they can get results.
II is high time that the super
visors in charge of these pro-
grams e her explain such
charges or else be removed from
their positions. ! am Demo-
crst and have been proud of
that fact, but If conditions of
this kind continue the party will
be one voter less as far as ! am
concerned.
like to see people work TO
provide for their families. but
not at the expense of the consti-
tuition of our great country.
X. l.. kNUTSON.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-03
BRIGHT MOMENTS
IN GREAT LIVES

Alexander Graham Bell. inyen-
tor Of the telephone. might have
failed har IL not been for the SYM
pathetic intervention OF friends.
The 29-year-old teacher Of deaf
and dumb in Boston had COM
pleied experiments and entered
his apparatus in the Centepnisl
exposition AZ Philadelphia. He
informed his pupils. however. he
did not have time to be there
himself. A fsvorite pupil. Mabel
Hubbard. broke down and cried,
pleading with Bell to 60. Al
the last minute. he changed his
mind. At Philadelphia the judges
passed UP his invention. calling
IL "a toy" The emperor Of Bra
I'll. however. who had once visit
ed Bells school, caught sight of
him and insisted that his inven-
ton be tried out What followed
was one II the greatest moments
in all science.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-03
. STORIES
IN STAMPS
Aroentino-o Rising
World Power

VAST. sprawling Argentina Is
growing at a tremendous pace
these days. Her fertile pampas
are capable of supporting a pop
ulation many times the 1850. 900
now occupying the 1.076. 900
square miles of territory. Exploit
tation OF her silver, copper. gold
and petroleum has just begun on
a major scale. The indications
are that Argentina will become
one Of the leading nations of the
world within a very few years.
Consider, for instance. the size
Of the republic. Argentina extends
from Bolivia $500 miles to Cape
Horn and from the ridge of the
Andes TO the South Atlantic. oc-
cupying the greater part of SOUTH
ern South America. II is $50
miles wide at some points. Its
area is sbou; equal to that of the
IL mountain and Pacific states of
t. United States.
Great plains stretch east Of the
Andes, heavily wooded. To the
south these same plains are tree
less and constitute the cattle rails
ing and agricultural country OF
the Argentine. This rich psmpss
region is roughly the size of Mis-
souri,. Kansas and Iowa. From il
are produced sufficient livestock
to supply the worlds greatest re-
frigera,ing plant located in Buenos
Aires. II has . daily capacity OF
5000 cattle and 10000 sheep.
Gold. silver. copper are yet 20
De developed in the mountains of
The Argentine. Petroleum is ex-
plotted by the government and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-03
FRIDAY. MARCH s, 1899

According TO astrology TINS 10
an unlucky day. for adverse as
poets rule. Routine work should
engage attention and all risks
avoided
Under this rule of the stars
the judgment may he faulty.
Decisions should be postponed
until more helpful conditions
prevail.
This is not an suspicious day
for commerce Shipping may
be subject to heavy losses
through storms or disasters.
Vessels belonging TO the United
States navy may have unex-
pected experiences.
Propaganda of all kinds viii
be IN circulation and will affect
large American organizations.
Secret societies will multiply.
State and federal budgets Will
continue to be unsatisfactory.
especially for taxpayers. Relief
problems will not be solved at
an early date.
Mars eliminating in the Gen.
trial states may courage
strikes. rioting and sabotage,
but there will be supreme ef-
forts to encourage cooperation
between employers and en-
ployes.
There is a CONFORMATION read
as indicating changes of govern
ment personnel. Women may
be unfavorably affected by the
stars.
International affairs will offer
new complications for the Unit
ed States. There is sign
promising to Mexico and our ne
gotiations with her.
Persons whose birthdate it is
have the augury of year Of
unexpected good fortune. Stran.
gers will be helpful to many,
but deception will be common.
Children born on this day may
be exceedingly intelligent. These
subjects of Pisces usually are
dignified and honorable, indus
trious and successful
Copyright. 1881
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-03
TOWNSEND PLAN WORTH
OPEN MINDED STUDY

Editor, The Times: In answer
TO recent correspondent. 1
would suggest that he might
revise his opinions by thor
ough investigation of the Town
send rec very measure for eco
nomic recovery.
II IS not pension measure
but It Is SO considered by ma
jorlty of the general public It
is a measure for the circulation
Of money throughout the land
from coast TO coast and from
Canada to the Rio Grande. This
Is the life blood of trade and
commerce.
This will be accomplished by
agents of the government. all TO
be 90 years Of age or over. who
are obligated 10 spend il inside
o. 80 days from month to month
as i Is received by mail from
the secretary of the treasury.
Il Is a pay as you go plan raised
" AAt S#-Id44Sl II dliSdtNlufl ldA
and distributed monthly as fast
as 1t comes in. Il is earmarked
fer this purpose and can be used
for nothing else and. OF course.
does not put the government in
debt one penny
II IS distributed pro rata TO
everyone eligible. The amount
received by each depends from
month 10 month on what the
tax raises but never more than
5000
The surplus. II any, goes to-
ward payment OF the public debt
and can be used in no other way.
Il IS worthy OF an open-minded
investigation.
J. X PHELPS.
Member Club No :,
SOS So. X 81.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-03
Keeping Up With
The Law
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Westy Petraeus jr. was a wit
ness at the trial of Margaret Pc
traeus. where she was charged
with the crime OF gaming. In or
der TO prove she was innocent.
Westy testified he was the one
who WAS guilty Of the crime.
Margaret was released. but the
officers then and there arrested
Petraeus for the crime which he
had admitted At his trial he
argued that his admission 10
save Margaret should not be
used against him.
In a recent holding the su-
preme court of California ruled
otherwise. stating:
I'VE are aware of no case or
authority which holds that one
who gives self-incriminating tes-
timony on behalf OF the defense
in a criminal proceeding or in
vestigation may thereafter as
sert the right. under any I'M
munlty statute, 10 go lnpuhlshcu
for the crime 50 confessed. The
protection Of the witness in such
circumstance Is not the inn
munity statute. but the coustitu-
tional provision which guards
him from the compulsory revels-
ton of self-incriminating evil
dence.
The petitioner commended that
his testimony was compulsory
because the defendant on whose
behalf he testified was entitled
TO prove her innocence BY show
ing that another was guilty. II
does not follow that one who is
willing 10 confess a crime to
exonerate another. should neces-
ssrily 20 UNPUBLISHED. Ex parte
Petraeus, California;