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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-22
Embezzlement Trial
 Delays Civil Cases
Only One Judge Here For Superior Court Schedule;
 Special Monday Session For Short Calender

Trial of the case of Miss Mary Cavanaugh in the superior court on a charge of embezzling funds of the City of Waterbury and other criminal matters that that court has had to deal with is giving the law yers, who have civil matters pending before the court a long vacation.
 This is the fourth week of the Cavanaugh trial and is certain to occupy the time of the court for the greater part of next week and might run into the following week.
 One Judge Here z.
 There is only one superior court judge sitting in Waterbury at the present time, Judge Frank P. Mo- Evoy of this city, who is presiding at the Cavanaugh trial, and he of course cannot hear a criminal case and also try civil cases.
 During the lengthy conspiracy tria! two judges sat in the local superior court, Judge Ernest A. Inglis hear ing the conspiracy case while other judges were assigned to hear civil matters.
 One of the fortunate things about the present situation is that the civil docket in the court is not heavy, or in fact, not as heavy as it usually is.
 Lawyers who have civil cases pending will make grand rush to have them heard as soon as the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-22
Full Weather Report

Boston. Feb. 22-(UP)-weath- CT fOfecasts
 CONNECTICUT-F a fir tonight. lmreasing clOudiness with slowly rising temperature. : MASSACHUSETTS, and R HOD I tonight. Friday in creasing cloudiness and warmer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-22
DINNER TONIGHT
 FOR BOY SCOUTS
Mrs. Julia Walker to En- certain Troop 20 at
 OrOnOke Road Home

Fred Shadduck, Herbert Knutson and Frank Green of Troop 20, Boy Scouts, were guests of Troop II, Bunker Hill Congregational Church, at a board of review last evening conducted by Henry Sandy Dono- hue, assistant executive of Matta- tuck Council.
 Arthur Baker, Michael O'Rourke, Jr., and Ted LaBonne were advanc- ed to life scouts while Ted DeZinno was advanced to a first class scout. Kenneth Walker and Charles Lord passed tests for merit badges. Ad- vanced to second class scouts were John Villano, William Rinaldi, Clarence Hart, Joseph LaChapelle and Joseph Chateneuf.
 This evening Mrs. Julia Walker of Oronoke Road will be hostess to members of Troop 20 and Scout master Terry O'Rourke and Mrs. ORourke at a dinner party in honor of Washington's Birthday.
 The ski patrol of Troop 20 were guests of the Chase Country Club laSt 0uuuay WueIS WulIC1 cPOIIO instructor Carl Carlsgrud gave ex- pert advice and assistance to the visiting scouts. The scout troop will be guests of honor at the basketball game Saturday night at Russell School gym between the West Side Speedboys and the Frank Cecere's New Britain Purifiers, winners of the state tournament at the old armory here last winter. The Blessed Sac- raments and Bunker Hill will show in the preliminary game after which dancing will follow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-22
City;s Economy Hits
 Trade ln Local Stores
Delorable Condition of Streets Keep Hundreds at Home = Storm Got "Head Start" on Small
 Crew of Workmen.

The loss to local merchants since the recent blizzard as a re- suit of the conditions of the city's streets is inestimable. The mer- chants, according to all reports, experienced one of their worst weeks in years since the snow fell and are not preparing any bouquets to forward to the citys street department.
 One merchant interviewed today, (and he apparently felt as most of the merchants dol said that he never saw conditions 30 bad about the Center of the city for so long stretch and the main streets so badly rutted and clogged up with, snoWdrifts. In the past in Waterbury he said the city had sufficient men in the street department to prevent a storm from getting away from 1t, at least as far as the center of the city and the city's main streets were concerned.
 Remain At Home
 The result of the bad condition of the streets, insofar as the mer- chants are concerned, he said is that people won't leave their homes to do any shopping. A large percentage of automobile owners cannot get their automobiles out of their garages and on many side streets, he said, even if they did get them out they stuck in drifts. These people used to using their own automobiles apparently won't use the busses, he said.
 Another thing that is holding people from coming down town" to shop is the crowded condition of the busses, which are all jam med to capacity he said, and he pointed out many older women who do much shopping are afraid to ride in the busses because of the jolting they take as the busses blow through the ruts ''like a steamship blowing through a heavy sea-" He did not know how
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-22

Cavanaugh case and other criminal matters on the court docket are cleared up.
 There will be no letup apparently in the claiming of the civil eases to be tried and Judge McEvoy is to for an extremely busy time during the remainder of his stay in Wa terbury, which has several weeks to go yet.
 Monday Session
 The local judge apparently does not mind hard work, however, On several occasions he has heard mat ters that do not ordinarily come up On Fridays, which is usually de- voted to short calendar session, and yesterday he suggested to at- tcrneys in the Cavanaugh case that a session in that case be held next MorViay. The Superior Court rarely sis on Monday. As it happened no session will be held Monday due to the fact that Atty. Maurice P. Wrenn of Miss Cavanaugh's counsel announced that he would be unable to be in court.
 The only civil matters that have received attention during the past
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-22
SUPREME COURT DOCKET LISTS
 LOCAL CASES
Pending Decision On Print ing Expenses No Definite
 Date Assigned

The Waterbury conspir- acy case appeals are once again listed on the docket of the Supreme Court of Errors for. the March term of that court. The docket was made public today. That the appeals will not be heard at that term of the court is apparent in that the case is listed as "Not Printed" which means that the evidence in the ap- peal cases has not been printed and that the cases as a result are not ready for hearing at this term.
 It was generally known that the cases would not be heard, as the Supreme Court refused to accept typewritten evidence taken at the trial and insisted on the evidence being printed. The job of printing it is estimated will take about IS weeks and will cost the appellants approximately $10,000. Four motions are now pending before the states Supreme Court led by defendants in the conspir- acy trial which seek to have the state bear the expense of print ing the evidence and it is expected that all the defendants will file similar motions. The motions stipulate that the defendants have not the funds to pay for the printing of the evidence and that the state should bear the cost so that they will not be deprived of their right of appeal, which they claim they are entitled to under the state statutes.
 The Supreme Court of Error doc ket lists the appeal cases are follows:
 Appeals of Defendants T. Frank Hayes ct al., from Superior Court and from Denial of Motion to Set Aside the Verdict. (6026- 6052).
 1s1o STATE OF CONNECTICUT Hugh M. Alcorn.
 Harold E. Mitchell.
 Hugh Meade Alc0rn, Jr. IT rRaNx HAYES EFT AT.
 James D. c. Murray and
 Joseph F. Murray for T. Frank
 Hayes.
 Josiah H. Peck and
 Frederick Waterh0use for Daniel 7 J. Leary.
 Thomas F. McDonough for
 Thomas P. Kelly.
 George HI. Lynch and
 Albert w. Hummel for Thomas
 J. Fleming.
 William J. Wholean for Martin
 J. Dunn.
 John H. Cassidy for Charles 8.
 O'ConnOr ct al.
 Sidney S. Cassel for Philip
 Coppeto.
 Stoddard, Persky & Eagan for
 Henry Minor ct aL
 George w. Crawford and
 Nathan Shepatin for Simon J.
 Alderman.
 Benjamin Slade for George H.
 Kingsley ct aL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-22

General chairman of local Infan- tile Paralysis Campaign wrote "4iniS" tnday to his committees
 work here.
 either by offering their services are making donations.
 The spirit shown during the drive was heart-warming, MT. Cassidy said. He cited as an example let ter written by mother who first thought she would be unable to make any contribution because of her baby's illness but later at a sacrifice, contributed a dollar.
 Her letter to MT. Cassidy stated: "Dear Sir:
 'This year our circumstances were such that 1t did not seem that we would be able to contrib ute to the Infanti1e Paralysis Fund but during the week pre- viCus to the presidents birthday my baby became so ill I thought I would have to take him to the doctor. The doctor was kind enough to prescribe over the phone and 1t was then decided that if my baby became we'll without having to visit the doc- tor I could contribute one dollar to the Infantile Paralysis Fund.
 'Within two days my baby was we'll and with best wishes for those unfortunate victims I asked my husband to leave our contrib ution at your office in my baby's name"
 Toices Appreciation
 MT. Cassidy says in his State- ment:
 I would greatly appreciate it if you would be kind enough to ex- press through the columns of your newspaper my sincere appre- citation for the splendid spirit and cooperation evidenced in general in this worthwhile cause. The splendid help given by the news papers and radio played major part in bringing before the pub- lie the importance of this worthy appeal.
 would personally like to thank everybody who gave up their time and energy in order to make this the success i has been. It would probably be unfair to feature any particular organization, inasmuch as the sacrifice was made by the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-22
PUBLIC OFFICIALS
 SOUGHT BY POLICE
Indicted In Detroit In Move to Break Up Gambling,
 Lottery Rings

Detroit, Feb. 22..(UP)-County Prosecutor Duncan c. McCrea and his chief investigator, Harry Col burn, were sought by police today.
 They, along with two police Lieu tenants, two other investigators from the prosecutors office, a former police superintendent and 12
 other persons, were indicted last night on charges of conspiracy to permit lottery and gambling, &C., cepting gratituities and neglect of duty.
 Most of the defendants had been picked up or had surrendered, but McCrea, mentioned as candidate for the United States Senate. was missing. The police department, some of whose officials were in- volved with him in the scandal, was ordered to arrest him.
 The indictments were the out growth of an investigation of rela- tions between officials and the underworld, begun six months ago after Mrs. Janet Mcdonald, lot- and said in 8 suicide note that her lover, William Mcbride, was a pay off man" for gamblers buying pro- lection.
 Mcbride later died in Florida. Circuit Judge Homer Ferguson, sitting as a one-man grand jury, re- turned the indictments. A special prosecutor, Chester F. O'Hara, pre- sented the evidence and announced that the 19 indictments were "only starting gun, and. a pop-gun at that" ' McCrea, before he vanished yes- terday, recommended in recorders court that O'Hara be charged with attempted extortion. He charged that OHara had threatened to 'in- jure John L. Lovett, general man. ager of the Michigan Manufactur- CTS Association, unless Lovett re- commended that the Michigan Con- solidated Gas Company pay O'Hara $1 800 to settle 8 suit pending against 1t. The suit was filed by two lm men claiming to have obtained reduction in the gas company's per- sonal property assessment. Lovett had not signe da complaint against OHara and Judge John V. Brennan reserved decision on McCrea's re- commendation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-22

many cases of 'dbuss sickness" were produced he said but he presumed many.
 He said the bus lines and garage men were the only ones who made any money in Waterbury since the blizzard. The only business done by most merchants he said was over the telephone. Economy Questioned
 It might be good business for the city, he said to try to take care of the City of Waterbury with a street department crew about the same size as that used in Naugatuck and Watertown, but he claimed it is giving the tax. payers a terrible break. After all he said merchants pay a big per- centage of the city taxes.
 This was not 8 real big storm he said and was handled in su- perb fashion in other cities and towns in the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-22

month are those that appeared on the short list and heard on Fri- days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-22
Final Report Issued on March of Dimes Appeal Here
No Parking! Police Post Special Warnings to Clear Path For Snow
 Loader.

Parking around the Green, on Cole street and on the east side of Bald- win street will be forbidden tonight to allow the street department crew to work on snow removal. Police Superintendent William J. Roach announced today.
 The snow-loader will begin clear ing out snow around the Green shortly after 6 o'clock. It will then proceed to Cole street, starting at Stanley park and along the entire length of Baldwin street as far as Madison street.
 Cars parked in violation of the special regulations will be towed away, with the cost charged to the drivers, the superintendent warned. Towing of three cars was charged to their owners last night for viola tion of emergency parking bans on seven streets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-22

individual who could afford to give only a small amount and was as deeply appreciated as those who contributed in a larger de- gree. The school children of the city contributed over $500 in pen- nies, nickles and dimes. l want to extend my thanks to the princi- pals and superintendents of both parohcial and public schools. The health officer and medical society gave splendid and willing assist ance. Stores and business houses did likewise, in fact it is difficult to enumerate any particular one.
 Very truly yours,
 T. P. CASSIDY,
 Chairman. Following is the final list of contributors to the InfantiIe Paralysis Funds
 Previously acknowledged $31o7.57 A. William DddOna ...... 100 Robert Mills ............ Leo l. Michael Whelan ........ 100 Rowland Palmer ......... 100 Mary E. Grady ..:...... 100 Fl. F. Merrifield ......... 1.OO Police Department ...... 1.5O St. Ann's School ........ 15.O0 Julia Quille .............. 100 Total ....................ss .ss131.O7
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-22
$326,945 ORDERS
 FORLOCAL PLANTS

Orders totalling $32e,s45 have been awarded three Waterbury firms by the War Department, ac- cording to an announcement at Wa shingt0n by Assistant Secretary of War Louis Johnson. The largest order was received by the American 1rAs9 co. It is for el9l 100 worth of brass cartridge cups. The Scovill Mfg. co. has received
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-22
Children Contribute
 $500 In Small Coins
 ToPronote Campaign
Waterbury Sets New Record With s. .O7 Donation to Presidents Fund - Chairman Thanks Press,
 Radio and Public For Cooperation

Contributions to the local Infan- tile Paralysis Fund campaign run in conjunction with the national campaign totaled sS,1s1.O7, accord ing to a final report made today by Thomas P. Cassidy, chairman. In Q statement to The Democrat, Mir. Cassidy offers his thanks to all those who aided the campaign,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-22

The newly organized symphony orchestra of the Second Congfe- gationaI church win take part in the services next Sunday evening under the direction of George Gentle. conductor. The orchestra composed of 25 members win have as their guest artist, Miss Brone Rasims, viOllnist: Miss Basins is we'll known in local musical cir. cles and has been presented sev- er&l times i'm connection with radio programs.
 The newly named officers of the orchestra include: L. E. Wheeler, president and concert master; Wilson, treasurer; Normand Reed, supervisor; George Gentle, con- ductOr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-22
Commander

Lord Kitchener Pest, British War Veterans, will hold an iEn- pOrtant meeting this evening in the organizations quarters on Scovill street. Commander Rob- ert Montgomery has issued orders
 instructing all members to at- tend and participate in the dis cussiOn on program of activities proposed for the coming months. The entertainment committee will submit recommendations at to- nights meeting. r
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-22

a $122,8T5 order for primer bodies.
 The other local order, received by the Mattatuck Mfg. CO, Is for $12,- 370 worth of battery cups.
 The Hendey Machine Go. of Tor rington has received a $2,e84 War Department order for horizontal metal shaper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-22
Auxiliary To Hold
 Card Party Tonight

Davenport auxiliary, United Spanish War Veterans, will spon- sor a card party at the state armory this evening. Mrs. May Hoffman heads the committee of arrangements. Plans will, be made during the evening for the annual inspection by state officers. The event will be held March IA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-23

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Fulton Lewis Jr tbs, Adrian OBrien $780, "Sinfon
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-23
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during his WATMutlal broadcast tomorrow
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-23
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4:3O-Augustana College Choir
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5:3O-Wtby. Dem. News
5:45-Little Orphan Annie
6:O0-Yankee News
6:15-Jim Britt-Sports
6:3O-Bill McCune's Orch.
6:45-Hits and Bits
7:OO-Fulton Lewis Jr.
7:15-"Adrian Sings"
7:3O-Phone Your Answer
7:45-Stage Door Memories
8:OO-Lone Ranger
S:SO-Alfred Wallensein's isnfon-
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9:15-"Everybody Talks"
9:3O-"Comedy By
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Musical
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1O:0O-Kiddie Show
1O:3O-First Offender-Drama
11:OO-Model Airplane Club
11:15-This Wonderfui world
States Army Band
12:O0-Walter Kidder's Concert
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-23
CIR AMIa)M
CRACKERS
WHO SAID IT?

50 many clever things have been
said by so many clever people that
no one can hope to remember all
Of the worlds wit. With only four
names to choose from, after each Of
the following quotations, 1t may be
easier for you to identify the author
Of each:
/. what is not fully understood
IL not possessed: (a) Leonides,
(b) Goethe, (c) Byron Cd Voltaire.
2. GOOD manners are made up Of
petty sacrifices. (a) Lord Chester
field, (b) Carlyle, (c) Emerson, Cd
Franklin.
8. 1.-THE May Of life blooms only
once: (a) Schiller, (b) Tennyson,
(c) Bryant, ID Milton.
4. LAWS are silent in the midst
Of arms: (a) Plato, (b) lola, (c)
Shakespeare, (d) Cicero.
8. II would rather be right than
be President: (a) George M. Co.
han, (b) Henry Clay, (c) william e.
Borah, I'd Theodore. Roosevelt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-23
DAFT SHOOTING UPsETs HOME

Garden, NJ, .(UPl-A wife won
a divorce Recommendation when
Ghe fl1tified that hsr husband went
0uf &C night to shoot darts. She
testified that the darts. however
were the kind used By Cupid and
the target was q pretty waitress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-23

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-23
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-18
Played Santa
 Out of Season
Ap FEATURE SERVICE

Here are home men who didn't wait for Christmas to play Santa Claus:
 A. C. Crombie. New York lum- Der man, brought IA year old Larry Windsor, of Republic, Wash, to New York to rejoin. his dog Trixie. Trixie had chased a chip munk into a freight car. The door was slammed, and 34 days later the car arrived in New York. Larry had asked Crombie to be on the lookout.
 Another Santa Claus was Henry Ford, who left Ethel Calf, 19-year- old Fort Wayne, Ind waitress, a $46 tip because she did a very good job
 To two other Santas, recogni- ton didn't come until they were dead. Wilhelm Loewenstein, New York leather importer, left $900,- coo for a chain of free cafeterias for needy persons.
 J. Harvey GravelI, Ambler, Pa, paint manufacturer, left the bulk of his $3,00000O business to a group of employees.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-18
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GENERAL LAND OFFICE
 District Land Office

District Land Office
 Anchorage, Alaska
 November 13, 1940 Notice is hereby given that Robert E. Shelley, entryman, together with his witnesses, Walter Bindseil and Ethel Bindseil, has made application for homesite, under the act of May 26, 1884 (48 Stat. 8OO Anchorage serial No 09890, for a tract of land described as Lot B of the Pederson Hill Group of Homesites situated on Glacier Highway, approximately 10 miles northwest of Juneau, Plat of U. s. Survey No. 2386, containing AGA acres, and it is now in the files of the U. s. Land Office, Anchorage, Alaska.
 Any and all persons claiming ad- versely any of the above mentioned land should file their adverse claim in the district land office within the period of publication or thirty days thereafter, or they will be barred by the provisions of the Statutes.
 GEORGE A. LINGO,
 Register. First publication, Dec. IS, 1940. Last publication, Feb. 12, 1941.