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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-26
Pension Union
Favors Sales
Tax on Gasoline

rhs psopls. when They spprossd
Initiative isi, increasing old age
pensions 20 SEQ . snsnsh. issued .
mandate 10 Tbs issi iesisssar 70
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thsm. ths Washington otd Age
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money BY means a tbs specific
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Increase TIE ssiss tsx Of any othae
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-26

wAsHfsGTOs - Ths ssnsts
voted. - 10 Il. Monday 20 CON
slider the controversial Walter
Logan bail. which would give fed
srai courts veto power over tina
rHsiss and regulations Of quasi
judicial federal agencies
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-26
Greeks Take
New Ground!
Capture z Cities.
Continue Advance

LONDON - An Exchange
telegraph dispstch from
Athena said today that Greek
troops had occupied posrxdcc.
rhs Eseh.nxs Tsissvsph ltssst-
lshl assney said that after seru-
ryinE t'orrsdse and Massopail. ths
Greeks advanced nu . ~ids fruot.
Italians ~srs said IN hzv~ ahss-
dan~d Mount osts.vitxs. srsth -
Mn~sopoli, vhsfs they hsd hid
strongly fortified posstions
They siso wsrs ssid 10 ~ fiss-
Ing from Mount rsmori. ~hleh -
an s.ooo-foos psah east NJ nsras
Frsebssi snd about 10 anilss nosth-
east ~ rremssi.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-26
Illness Fatal
To Drummond
Ex-Tucomu Tuilor
Dies in Portland >

Alexander stewart SANDY
Drummond. 50, well-known Ia
conan, died Sunday in Portland,
Ore, at the home Of his daugh-
ter. Miss Elizabeth Drummond.
He had been in failing health for
two years.
Drummond, a pioneer tailor OF
Tacoma, was born in Perthsnire'
Scotland. Feb. %, 1858. He came
TO Tacoma when but young man
bringing with him the lovable
qualities Of mis- race. Of which ne
was so proud. and they endeared
HIM TO all MS friends. which in
Guided such dignitaries as Harry
Lauder. The famous Scottish
comedian was always a guest al
Drummond's home during his local
appearances.
An sdmirer Of the works Of
Robert Burns. Drummond once
oonfided 70 q friend that he mad
meant TO pattern his life after the
famous poet. and II was toward
this end that he enlarged MS
vocabulary 10 the extent II be-
came a continued source OF Won
der TO his many friends. He was
active in leading local Scottish
celebrations in commemorative Of
Burns brit h d y, and always
dressed in full Scottish costume.
complete with kits, for the occa-
mons.
For many years he was presi-
dent Of the CALIFORNIAN society. a
Scottish organization which he
helped organize He also was q
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-26

BUENOe A1nkH UuconflFma6
rumors circulated Monday thai .
revolutionary uprislng had br7hen
out At Asuneion. Paraguay. Ne
details were known and IL Pare
Eaayan legation had no report =
any outbreak
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-26

BERLIN-Authorized Nazi
spokesman said Monday that
Slovakia's signature to an
axis pact had completed the
present series of diplomatic
negotiations and that Bull
garia was not expected to sign
any such pact.
The statement caused surprise
since it had been said in we'll
informed private circles and in
non-official sources close 10 the
foreign office that all preparations
had been made for Bulgarian ad-
herence this week.
This. however. was never Off
cially confirmed. CAT Sofia last
week it was said that Bulgaria
did not intend TO enter the war
or Join the axis unless Russia did
likewise or gave approvalD Asked
whether the apparent sudden
change was due 10 the recent de-
Tense measures taken by Turkey,
an authorized source sharply re-
piled:
ut should not he assumed
that those countries which in
tend to conclude pacts with the
reich would let themselves he
deferred by the scowls OF
neighboring countries"
Previously, Nazi informants had
said that short delay was to be
expected. but that Bulgarian Off
Gals were scheduled to sign up
later with the axis powers, as Ru-
mania. Hungary and Slovakia had
signed up.
Slovakia Sunday signed pro-
tocol of the German-Italian-Jap-
anese alliance, identical with pro-
tocols signed last week by Hun
gary and Rumania.
The semi-official foreign office
organ, Diplomatic-Political Core
spondence. denounced the speech
of Greece's Premier John Metaxas
in which he said that Greece was
fighting with the democracies and
against totalitarian powers. II
said Metaxas speech was "extraor-
dinarily risky and perilous.' II
was the first comment by author
lied Nazi quarters on the Greek
war.
II said, "Metaxas thereby openly
proclaims himself the tool of Brit
aims war expansion policy =. Eu-
rope today stands against England.
Whoever desires to establish soli-
darity with England to the ulti-
mate consequence, and is prepared
TO sacrifice the higher interest of
their peoples own living space in
favor of foreign goals, should not
be surprised if history proceeds
over the ruins resulting from their
own guilt, to resume with the or
der of the day
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-26

YAKIMA George v. Eiaesy. II.
Yakima county Deputy ssssssof
for many years. died of q heart
attack gUndsy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-26
Officials Confer
Nazis Claim More
Enemy" Ships Sunk

BERLIN-A German auxiliary
cruiser, operating OVERSEAS" has
reported sinking $4,000 tons Of
enemy shipping. Nszi informsnis
said Monday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-26
Recallers
WELCOME"
Eastwood
To Renew Drive:
Mrs. John Doe"
On Hund. but Mum

Safety Com m is Toner
Holmes Eastwood returned to
duty on the city council Mon
day only to be greeted by his
old anti-vice friends" +. l..
Currier and Carl Club, who
reviewed what has been going
on the five weeks Eastwood
has been away and then as
sured him the recall petitions
against him are going full
blast again.
Currier even quoted to Eastwood
the rumors that have been circu-
lated since the commissioners de-
parture, supposedly from Wash
ington, d. C, as to why he left
town"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-26
Axis ParleYs
Suddenly
Come to End
Slovokio Signs
Pact. Climoxing
Meeting Series
BULLETIN

MOSCOW - Foreign observers
believed Monday that the Soviet
union has made no commitments
10 the axis powers and continues
to stand on a policy Of neutrality
entirely outside the axis.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-26
Remington,
Law Expert,
Dies Here
Wos Fumed Court
Reporter. Author
OF Law Volumes

Arthur Remington, IS, retired
court reporter OF the state supreme
court and author Of many books
relating 10 the practice Of law.
with particular reference 10 Wash
ington laws, died Monday morning
at his home. $500 No. Mullen ST,
He served ms court reporter from
his appointment in 1904 until re-
tirement in 1880. His first book
was published in 1908. under the
title Of Notes on Washington
Reports"
The book met with instant sue
cess, and was a forerunner Of
long series compiled in later years.
including 13s volumes Of the
Washington Reports" "Reming-
tons Digest Of Washington Re-
ports five volumesl. "Reming
tons 1918 Code Of Washington"
"Remington's Compiled Statutes Of
Washington, "Remington's 1927
Supplement TO Revised Statutes"
and "Remington's Desk Book of
Washington Current Law" an
annual.
Latest of Remington's work is
complete and modernized revision
of Washington laws titled Rem
ington's Revised Statutes Of Wash
ington Annotated. The book. pub
lished in 1892. was released In II
volumes. included reference 10
court decisions in 16s volumes of
Washington Reports" including
many valuable notes. This book is
now used as a model for codes of
all western states by its publishers,
Bancroft Whitney Co, San Fran
cisco.
Used In Law schools
His books are highly regarded
throughout the legal profession in
United States. They are used In
many Of the outstanding law
schools of the country. including
Harvard and Yale. Considered the
best publication of its type, his
Washington Digest" is in stand
ard use at these institutions.
Remington was said 10 be the
only court reporter in the United
States to use the key system. a
method of procedure which makes
for much work on the part OF the
writer. but results in a simple
system of guidance.
Remington was born in Bsraboo.
Wis, December 7. 1863. the son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Judge Cyrus Clark.
He attended school in the town Of
his birth. entering University of
Wisconsin at the age OF Is. In
1886. and by medium of a special
course, was graduated in 1887. He
worked for a year in the office of
Bob" La Toilette. later elected
senator for Wisconsin. and during
this time also completed two years
work at the university.
Practiced Law First
After graduation. Remington
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-26

BANK TRANSACTIONS
Tacoma ............s4, o6e. 900
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-26
Practiced Law First

After graduation, Remington
started active practice with John
Bsrket Of Bsraboo. with whom he
Continued on Page s, Column q
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nor the sheriffs office is doing
anything about conditions in Ia
coma, Currier charged. directing
his guns particularly at gambling.
Raps Harry Cain
The state liquor boards agents
are the only agency doing con-
structive work. Currier charged.
but even they can't get any coop
Grafton, he added.
we realize that while Mr.. East
wood was away. you. Mr.. Mayor.
were commissioner Of public safe
ty," Currier then directed his re-
marks to Mayor Cain. Some feel
you had a stellar opportunity to
accomplish something, but that
things now are worse than before
the commissioner left for the east"
Affidavit Produced
Currier then read what purport-
ed to be an affidavit OF a Mrs
John Doe" in which she charged
her husband had lost large pro-
portion of his pay during the last
several months at various gam
bling resorts.
II was made clear that she had
first consulted with Mayor Cain in
person some two months ago, and
then had promised II possible to
bring her husband in for q con-
ference. Mr.. John Doe. however,
had not returned.
Officials Confer
Then. it appeared. she had gone
TO Prosecuting Attorney Thor Toll
lefson with her troubles. and he had
promised to get at least part Of
the money back for her.
Il talked 10 Thor about that
Saturday night" Cain disclosed.
He feels, however, that he can't
do very much unless her husband
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-26
Nobody In this room knows
why ! went TO Washington"
Eastwood retorted.

Neither the police department
nor the sheriffs office is doing
anything about conditions in Ia
coma, Currier charged. directing
his guns particularly at gambling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
GERMAN BOMBERS
 STRIKE LONDON
Then Turn Aside to Hit At Birmingham, Other
 British Cities

London, Dec. 4-(UP)-German bombers gave London sample of a ''blitz-raid" during the night and then roared on for a more intense attack on Birmingham which had been assaulted twice before.
 Two motion picture theaters, a public shelter and hospital in the capital suffered direct hits. Incen- diary bombs struck the theaters and started fires during picture show ings, but the audiences calmly marched into the street.
 A high explosive bomb struck a convent which was being used as a public shelter and it was feared that many were buried under the debris. Another heavy bomb dropped on the wing of a hospital, demolished one of its walls and severed a gas main which burned furiously for half an hour. It was reported there were no casualties at the hospital or its dis trict.
 At noon workers were still search ing for persons trapped in the con- vent shelter. A mobile crane was lifting tons of debris. It was known that children were among those killed.
 Pause Temporarily
 The raiders appeared to have paused only temporarily over Lon-
 (Continued on Page D
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
CITY WELCOMES
 HEALTH GROUP
Officials From All Parts of State Were Present
 Here At Session

Health officials from all parts of the state were welcomed to Water bury today by Mayor Vincent A. Scully at luncheon meeting at The Elton, one of the events on the all- day program of the semi-annual joint meeting of the health officers of Connecticut and the Connecticut Public Health Association. pr. Edward J. Godfrey, local health offi- cers presided at the luncheon ! Relation of public health to na- tional defense cropped during talks and discussions as the joint gather ing proceeded. The principal speaker at the luncheon was Dr. c. c. Pierce, of the U. s. Public Health Service, whose subject was Public Health Preparedness"
 Meet at Castle Memorial.
 The health officers held their meeting, called by State Health Commissioner Stanley Osborn, at the Castle Memorial, home of the Waterbury Medical association, at 9:30 a. m. Holding of this session is required by statute.
 Thomas Murphy, local sanitary inspector, was one of the leaders of a discussion, on sanitary inspection procedure during the morning gen. eral public health section. Other discussions included: The Public Health Nurse in the Control of Syphilis and Gonorrhea," led by Rowena Belden, of the bureau of venereal diseases, state department of health; and Housing Inspec- tion," led by George F'eldman of the New Haven health department.
 Warren J. Scott presided this morning.
 Following the luncheon, sessions were resumed at 2:30 p. m. at the Castle Memorial. One of the speak CTS was to be Dr. Ira V. HiScock, of Yale, who directe the public health
 (Continued on Page 4)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04

A similar term was given Charles R. Swift, Yale senior and son of a Center, Colo, rancher.
 The Rev. William w. Clark, grad uate student of Hartford Theological Seminary and father of a small daughter, was sentenced to 3 months in the penitentiary.
 James P. Alter, first year student at Yale Divinity School and son of a missionary now in India, also was given a months term.
 Lighter Penalty
 In the cases of the Rev. Clark and Alter, Judge Hincks imposed the lighter penalty in view of the fact they were exempt from military service because of their clerical sta- tus.
 Of all four, Judge Hincks declared it seems to me they displayed a stupendous conceit. They have taken it upon themselves to decide they are wiser and nobler than theil associates who are willing to de fend the American way of life"
 The four young men all entered guilty pleas.
 Judge Hincks asserted there "!s no need to magnify the seriousness of the offense. Their refusal to give information is as silly as person who refuses to comply with the cen- sus or file income tax returns even though they have no taxable income.
 Must Believe Hitler
 If I accept their sincerity, I would have to come to believe that Hitler himself is probably sincere.
 (Continued on Page A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
MRS. J. B. MULLINCS HAS PASSED AWAY
Mrs. Kate Gilbert Mullings Was Known for Years
 in Musical Circles
(NEA Radiophoto)

Mrs. Kate Gilbert MullingS, widow of John B. Mulings. died this morn ing at her home, 50 Kellogg street.
 Mrs. MullingS was a member of the First Congregational church and a soloist in the church choir for a number of years. She was always keenly interested in music.
 Her husband, the late J. B. Null lings, was prominently identified with the clothing business here in Waterbury for years and conducted one of the beSt-known mems tailor ing and furnishings store in Wa terbury for many years. The store on Bank street was familiar land- mark for years and the name is still linked tos the Commercial Block which he built in 1883 together with the late Henry FriSbie.
 MT. Mullings died in 1917.
 Mrs. MullingS was born in Wa terbury, the daughter of George and Maria English Gilbert.
 Survivors include one son, George G. Mullings of West Hartford former well-known local insurance executive and fraternal leader; one daughter, Minnie Adele Mullings of this city: and one grandson, George G. Mullings, Jr., Of West Hartford.
 Private Funeral
 Private funeral services will be held on Friday at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue with the Rev. Dr. James Gregg, pas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
76 YEAR OLD MAN
 SENT TO PRISON
Lorenzo Matted, ImprisOn- ed for Killing Two Inc
 mates of Old Home

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 4--(UP)-- Lorenzo Matteo, 76-year-old inmate of the Italian home for the aged was sent to prison today for 10 to l2 years for the crowbar killing of two other inmates Oct. g after he accused them of stealing several of his shirts.
 The victims were Ernest Fiori, who was beaten to death in the yard of the home. and George Penta, who was chased Into the street and slain.
 Matteo, held criminally responsible tr. . coronerS finding last night, pleaded guilty to e nanslaughter charge and was sentenced by Sup erior Court Judge Edwin c. DIcken- son
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
STREET LIGHTING
 TO BE SURVEYED
Outide Expert Will Make Survey At No Expense
 To the City

A city-wide survey of street light ing, in which the location and cost will be stressed, is planned by the city administration, it was learned today. The survey will be made by an outside expert, at no cost to the city, and his recommendations will be submitted to Mayor Vincent A. Scully and the Board of Works.
 One of the matters to be consid- cred in the survey will be more adequate lighting for the downtown business section. Members of the Board of Works have talked in- formally about such plan for the past several months, the claim be- ing made that the shopping district should be more brightly lighted at night.
 New Lights Expected.
 Installation of new lights in many streets not now sufficiently lighted will also be taken up. On the other hand, possibility of eliminating some lights now in operation will be studied.
 4He OutSiuc cApCfv VIII De dSkCd to give special attention to the charges assessed against the city for street lights by the Connecti- cut Light and Power Go. This question was taken up with the company by city officials earlier this year and is nov in the process of negotiation.
 Installation Of new street lights on an extensive scale has been pre-. vented in the past by the fact that for every new light the city's total electric bill Is permanently in- creased. The proposed budget for next year provides sii2-S00 for street lighting costs. but the figure goes up for each new light installed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
MRS. BEALL IS
 MUCH IMPROVED
Widow of Murdered Cook At Cheshire RefOrma-
 tory May Recover

Mrs. Susan Beall, 57, widow of John Beall. 60. Cheshire refornla- tory cook murdered in his sleep Oct. 29, was reported much improved at St. Mary's hospital today. Able to sit up in a chair, Mrs. Beall, a patient of pr. Edward H. Kirsch- baum, has finally been told of her husbands death. hospital authori- ties said. The woman was brutally beaten with a hammer and was on the danger list for weeks.
 Meanwhile, much evidence has been moved to the superior court house here in preparation for the trial to be held in January. Furni- ture and bloodstained bedclothes are being kept under lock.
 Held for the staying and attack, John Saitkowsky, whom jury in- dicated for murder in the first de- gree, recently attempted suicide by slashing his wrist at the New Haven county jail. A 24-hour guard is being kept over him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
Senator Culhane Says
 Victory Dinner Sure
Will Beeld As Scheduled Despite Opposition Against It, Senator Will Not Comment on
 Tangney Letter

Senator George T. Culhane said today that his Victory Dinner at The Elton Dec. IT will be held as scheduled despite the fact that To- cal organization Democrats will not attend and hints that Gov -elect Rob- ert A. Hurley ana members of the successful Democratic state ticket are seeking way of sidestepping the affair.
 "The banquet will take place, , Senator Culhane stated today. Asked if his reply meant he had received assurance that MT. Hurley would be on hand, he answered: :: You can draw your own inference"
 Senator Has No Comment
 Senator Culhane declined con- ment on the letter written by Town Chairman Maurice F. Tangney urg- ing state leaders to stay away from the dinner and charging the sen- ator with having worked against the election of three Democratic canui- dates this fall. lie intimated, how ever, that he may have statement on the letter later.
 Efforts to reach Gov.-elect Hur- ley by telephone were unsuccessful, his office reporting that he would not be available this morning or this afternoon.
 Several hundred invitations to the dinner. arranged as |, testimonial tc the governor -elect. and his wife, have been issued, and an associate of Senator Culhane said that many reservations have already been made.
 Politicians Speculate
 Political circles were speculating over the possible significance of a statement by MT. Hurley's secretary
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