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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-03
Lowther's Car Damaged

LOwther's Car Damaged
 Fred Lowther reported to police yesterday morning that his car had bsen damaged at Main and High streets when struck by one driv- en by local man who was com ing out of High street. The driver of the latter car agreed to a set clement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-03
Mayor Scully Gives
 Proof Of Accusation
Reads Paid Advertisement of PerrieIIO Addressed to
 Italian COuntrymen; G. o. P. Candidate AstOunds

In support of his contention that eX-Mayor Patrick M. Perriello in jeeted the racial issue into the city election campaign, Mayor Vincent A. Seully has issued a statement containing the text of an advertise ment carried in the Italian paper, The Citizens of Connecticut
 The advertisement, over MT, Per- riello's name, is addressed to "Countrymen'. In one section, 1t says; Tt is no longer party elec- ton but a racial election :. On you is the duty of electing me"
 The mayor declared that 1t was astounding" that MT. Perriello should demand proof, as he did in speeches yesterday, since he tSeul!y) had given the name and date of the paper previously.
 Mayor Scully's statement;
 cannot ignore the false charges made Saturday night by MT, Per riello. He denied the accuracy of statements that I made Friday evening. He referred to my quota tions from a letter published in The Citizens of Connecticut" an Italian language newspaper, and challenged me to submit proof,
 When I made the statement, gave the name and date of the newspaper. In view of this, it is astounding that he demands fur ther evidence, but since he does so, I will quote the article in full,
 It is headed, "A Call To The Italian Voters" The sub heading is "Perriello Asks For Aid From His Countrymen." The complete text follows:
 "COuntrymen,
 Honored by the candidacy for Mayor of the City of Waterbury, I turn to you to be elected. My election concerns the honor of our United Italian group. It is the first candidacy for Mayor that has been given to an Italian in this city. It Is the first recognition that has been given to the Italian voters. The hour awaits you to in- crease the prestige of a group which in former years has been kept in the shadow. Seize this Op- pcrtunity. If I am elected I will run this City with impartiality. I will not adhere to the political creed, but I propose to govern ac- cOrding to my conscience. The few months of my past administration gave proof of my straightforward ness. The Republican party to which belong had positive proof. This year aI obtained the can didacy for Mayor and now it is necessary to show our numerical strength.
 In New York. the Italian Mayor has given his best. President Roosevelt has publicly commended FiorellO LaGuardia and all Italians of America have enjoyed this high praise.
 Ycu also. electors of Waterbury, take advantage of your vote. personally will be grateful to you. The great Republican party opens the political road to our children.
 ! thank all those who will vote for me. It is no longer party
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-03
Controller

election but 1t is a racial election. I will know how to be grateful to you and to all those who will put their faith in me. With you rests the decision. On you is the duty of electing me.
 PASQUALE PERRIELLO. Pull the Second Lever.'
 Together with this statement I am submitting to the newspapers the article in question. Tn the face of this, MT, Perriello has the 9uda- city to make the charge: "All the rumors of racial prejudice have ing bearing on the campaign have been manufactured and spread by the Democrats He says further: T would not stoop so low as they have to inject ra- cial prejudices," and still further: q have made no appeal to anyone on the basis of racial extraction"
 How he can reconcile these statements with his direct signed appeal is beyond my understand ing,
 I repeat what I said in my radio talk, which is, that for myself I reject and repudiate any support based on racial likes or dislikes. It is unfortunate that MT, Per riello brought the matter up in the first place, forcing me to take notice of the nature of his cam paign,
 It is doubly unfortunate that he has seen fit to challenge my statements and require the sub- mission of proof. To accuse us of raising this issue is an unquah- fled falsehood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-03

Number five: Mayor Scully is a product of Waterbury, Q descend- ant of an illustriouS father who gave Waterbury up to his time the most honest administration it ever enjoyed. He has proven his worth to the community from boyhood to manhood. Not for just four months.
 Reasons why Patrick M. Perrlel- 10, Republican candidate for mayor will not be elected:
 Number one; A certain Italian element that was responsible for Mr. Portfolios defeat in the Re- publican primary two years ago, not MT. Portfolios real packers at that time, have iraugurated a whispering campaign which tinges of racial and international as- pect, Such as: We want one of our own kind as mayor, and that If all Italians and Germans vote for Perriello, he will win" Real citizens and Americans resent that.
 Number two; The leaders og the Republican party who saw :o 1t that Mir. Perriello WIS nom- mated when they could not get anyone else to accep. the nom- nation are false frierds of his. They have control of the Repub- lican party but their support can be discounted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-03
McHlsgh Predicts Win
 For Scully By 4,OOO
Former Republican Leader Cites Five Reasons for Anticipated Democratic Victory-Also Five Reasons for Portfolios Expected
 Defeat

Tomorrow is election day in Waterbury. A full slate of off cials will be elected to admin ister the affairs of the city for the next two years. It is the duty of every citizen in Waterbury to cast his or her vote. It is also the duty of every citizen to cast his or her vote especially this year for the candidates capable of coping with the eXtenuating times we are undergoing. Mir. and Mrs. Citizen, it is now en- tirely up to you. Are you satis- fled with the administration of your affairs by Mayor Vincent A. Scully? If you are, he solicits your vote and If not, he does not want to be reelected. He has spok- en to you over the air waves. at meetings in various halls, and is- sued statements to the press. He has refrained from personalities and has answered all accusations
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-03
RABBI CEWIRTZ
 LOCAL CANDIDATE

Presiding at services of the Beth Israel synagogue Saturday was Rabbi Seymour 0ewirtg of Bradley beach, New Jersey. The visiting rabbi who Is a member of the Union of Orthodox Rabbis in the United States and Canada, will ofIiciate at the lecal synagogue during evening services for the remainder of the week.
 He is currently being considered with two other candidates for the rabblnate Of the Beth Israel aae Sharith Israel synagogues. This post was vacated by Rabbi Moses D Shelf kopf last spring, when the spiritual head of the two Hebrew congregations accepted an appoint meat as chief orthodox rab& O Springfield, Mass
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-03

from his opponents. At all times he quoted that he is seeking re- election on his administration of your affairs for the past two years and his ability to do like wise for the next two years. The statement is as honest and sin cere as the man that made 1t.
 Rumors and press notices of the outcome of the election, have been heard and read by most of you.
 Being a close observer of poli- tics locally for a great many years, whether that qualities me to predict or not to predict the outcome of the mayoralty race is a matter of opinion. Others are doing so and in most cases are agreeing with my prediction, which is that Mayor Vincent A. Scully will be reelected by a ma iority of 4,000 votes. I base my prediction on five reasons why
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-03
POLICE ASSIGNED

Police supt. William !. Roach ha assigned policemen tO du.y at eaei Of the S2 votiag places tomOrrsw.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-03
City Sheriff

Vincent A. Scully will be re- elected and five re- Y
 Patrick M. Perriello will be de- feated as follows;
 Reasons why Mayor Vincent A. Scully, Democratic candidate for mayor, will be reelected:
 Reason enc: For two years he has economically and efficiently administered the affairs of the city of Waterbury for the bene- fit of all citizens regardless of their political affiliations,
 Reason number two: Tn his campaign for reelection just to be reelected he makes, no prom ises of doing the impossible. He has had from time to time print ed in the newspapers the qual- ifications and the accomplish mentS of his associates in key positions of the present adminis- tration and who are candidates for reelection. All tried and found true.
 Reason number three: Repub- leans who would support Re- publican candidate who has the qualifications of Mayor Scully If the leaders of the Republican party saw fit to have one nominated, will not support Pat rick M. Perriello because these same leaders through press no- tices ard literature mailed to every Republican voter two years ago informed them that MT. Per- riello was not the proper man for that office.
 Reason number four: Labor, manufacturers, business men. property owners, the majority of Democrats, the voters who have no real party affiliations. and tremendous amount of Republl- cans are satisfied with the Scully administration for the past two years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-03
Reglstrar

Number three: The Italian peo- pie have two candidates for ma- jor offices on the Democratic ticket in Humbert F. Mangini for tax collector, and Clayton A. Briotti for city sheriff. Friends Of these Italian candidates and Ital- ian members and leaders of Ital- ian Democratic organizations sat- isfied with the Democratic party and the scully administration, re. sent statements that 90 per cent of Italians will vote against Mayor Scully. They claim that neither Perriello nor the Republican party run their Organizations.
 Number four: perrlello advo- cates that threatens unless Per. riello gets the full Republican support the Italians will not sup- port c Republican candidate for congress in the fifth congressional district in the coming special election, hurts rather than helps Mir. Portfolios chances,
 Number five: MT. Portfolios acc tlons before he receiSed the nom. inat!on and since. Before the nomination was given to him he was 100 per cent for revRmping the leadership of the RepuhN- can party for the benefit Of every Republican in Waterbury. He openly stated that the present leaders opposed and doubleerossed him fer the last time.
 Since he accepted the rom. ination so grsc.ously handed to him by these same leaders that could not find anyone else to a:- ceps 1t. believe because of as- sociatlno with them that he has acquired a great deal of theT traits. Instead of continuing the four months of achievements he accomplished when he was mayor two years ago, during his present campaign, instead of offering
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-03
RALLIES TONIGHT

Democratic headquarters an- aounced that the chairmen Of the closing rallies tonight will be as fol- lows:
 DuggaHl SquaFe-James 4. Phelan. Washington Hill tat Washington and South street)--Patrick Wallace. Ahrigador Cat Baldwin and Bridge streets) )-Miss Julia Quill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-03
STAN KLANESKI
 NEW CONSTABLE
ThOmastOn SeleCtmen Has Named Republican to
 Succeed Albert Golden

Thomaston, Nov. 3--Stanley Klan- eski, Republican of East Main street, hes been appointed by the board of selectmen as a member of the local constabulary to succeed Albert Golden, constable since 1884.
 Golden was reelected to that position at the recent town elec- ton, but informed the board re- gently that pressure of other brlsi- ness would make 1t necessary for them to appoint a successor
 Klaneski is employed at his fath- CTS barber shop on East Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-03
Tax Collector
ELECTION FACTS

Polls open--frOm 6 .. m. to 6 ?. m.
 Eligible voters s-lT,30S. Party levers -- First, Demo. cratic; second, Republican; third, Independent Democratic.
 Voting dlstrlcts-S2,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-03
COMPANY C IN
 DRILL SESSION

Company c. Third Battalion, Connecticut State Guard, will hold c regular drill session tomorrow eve- ning, Instead of week from tomor- row night, 1t was announced this morning by Hubert Risney of Ches- hire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-03
Nils Swanson Feted

Nils Swanson was guest of hon- or at a family dinner party at his Northfield road home yesterday. He received many gifts from the guests attending who included: MT. and Mrs, Alfred Lundberg and family, MT. and Mrs Victor Lundherg and family, Mir. and Mrs. James Ryan and family, Rev. ard Mrs. Milton Nilsson and family, Howard Edgar ton and family, Rudolph Borgeson and Harry Swanson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-03


 something constructive to the public, he has dono nothing but complain about the Scully ad- mlnistraticn, clwelled continuous ly on his four months In office, make promises In his speeches, and in the press of what no would do if he is elected, and bellyache in general.
 JOHN McHUGH,
 A Republican
Evening star., 1941-11-27

In Maryland. DR.. Page has been
taken q prisoner by the Confed-
crates. Emily Page is our guest!
Monday, October 6, 1862.
Beautiful day.
But this has been day of sorrow.
This mornings paper announces
a great battle at Corinth between
Van Dorm, Price and Lovell's forces,
the Federals commanded by Gen.
Grant
The Confederates were defeated
with heavy losses Of men and am
munition. My own darling son was
with Gen. Van Dorm.
am stricken with grief and fear.
The girls tell me that the reports
are frequently exaggerated and in
error. but I cannot reason thus.
can only pray, pray God to spare
my dear boy.
Tuesday, October Z. 1852.
Anxious almost to madness-the
uncertainty uncomfortable.
Wednesday, October 8, 1862.
Lovely weather: the nights are
beautiful know because I can
not sleep.
The morning paper has a notice
in it of the death of Judge LomaX.
Thus has departed a great and good
man. I firmly believe that his heart
was broken by the conflicts of his
beloved country.
Friday, October 10, 1862.
Cloudy morning.
A dispatch from my dear son.
Thank God. he Is well and for the
moment-safe.
Saturday, October IL, 1862.
1t rained last night, Is still
drizzling.
DR.. Snyder came to give me an
account Of Lunsford Lomax, not an
encouraging one They doubt if he
will recover from his wounds.
Among the wounded DR.. Snyder
found Col. Mems, the husband Of
Virginia Preston Anne and Tom
Greene walked to the Georgetown
Heights this afternoon. They say
it is beautiful country and very suit
able for wealthy people who can
afford many acres of ground
Anne and Tom Greene seem very
devoted-stranger than fiction.
Wednesday. October IS, 1862.
Clear and quite cold
Nothing more from Corinth.
Evening star., 1941-11-27
which is most needed-the dust ter

which is most needed-the dust ter
rife
Reported that Gen. Burnside has
met with defeat at Cold Spring,
between Baltimore and Frederick.
Lost all of his artillery and other
wise much crippled.
Thursday, September Is, 1862.
This is the day appointed by
President Davis for thanksgiving
and praise for our late victories.
God grant they may continue.
Wednesday, September "a, 1862.
Decidedly cool. Reminding one of
the approach of winter. Alas, a sad
thought with no fuel The Presi-
dents proclamation for freeing the
Negroes was made public yesterday
1t had my approval.
Tom Greene came to see me last
evening to ask my permission for
him to propose to Anne. If she
should consent" he said, may we
be married quite soon? I already
have so many years to my credit"
he added, smiling, that I cannot
afford to. lose a precious moment" ="
I gave my rather reluctant consent
From Anne's smiles and bushes
later on 1 gathered that his pro-
posal was accepted.
Mrs. Bayne was here today to see
If she could obtain the release of
her brother, who is prisoner in the
Old Capitol-it seems an almost
hopeless quest.
The Penny Post brought me a
pencil note from my dear son, the
first line have had for an eternity.
Said he had been ordered to Vir-
ginia. Dear boy. he no doubt
thought that would delight my soul,
but I do not know whether to be
glad or sorry. Every inch of Vir-
ginia seems to be a battle-ground at
the present moment.
Wednesday. October l. 1862.
Very cold-and no fuel.
There is some great excitement
in the city today. l am so appre-
hensive from day to day that some
times it seems as if my heart must
cease to beat. I wonder if I shall
live to see my family reunited-I
fear not.
Julia has gone to Georgetown to
see if DR.. Snyder would 60 with her
to see Lunsford Lomax, who is
seriously wounded and in hospital
Evening star., 1941-11-27
0M~0>N< <SS- -
eyseare@ from am old
WASHINGTON DIARY

Popes Army constantly coming in
The gun boats look very formid-
able at the end of our street.
Large numbers of troops have gone
up the river to prevent jackson from
crossing into Maryland
Saturday, September s, 1862.
Lovely weather-desecrated by
man.
The soldiers. quartered on Nine
teenth street. made night hideous"
by their profanity and tumult, but
this is only one of the minor evils
of war.
The newSboys are now crying.
Gen. Jackson has crossed into
Maryland The young man usually
does the thing he starts out to do.
Now We shall have fighting in good
earnest.
Sunday, September I, 1862.
Beautiful day.
We went to service at ST. Johns,
which is the only Episcopal church
not used as hospital, and there
We prayed as We never prayed be-
fore that God would send us peace.
Tom Greene came to tell us that
the Confederates had crossed the
Potomac in force into MARYLAND.
taken Frederick. blown up the
bridge over the Monocacy River and
taken possession of the Ohio Rail-
road.
Jackson again. I am Sure-he is
military genius with unlimited
courage.
The gunboats have done down to
Glymont to prevent the Confed-
crates from crossing.
onday, Sept. 3, 1862.
Beautiful morning.
There was fighting at Poolesville
this morning.
Some 30 or 40 Confederates were
brought in as prisoners today. They
were exhausted men.
Wednesday, September 10. 1862.
Looks as If We might have rain,
Evening star., 1941-11-27
\X&;:f5T \X:; :; 6 &C.
~
LECTURES.

LIZ NnLS.
National Defense: Policy and
Performance" by DR.. William YAM
dell Elliott. forum meeting: Mrs.
Franklin D. Roosevelt, chairman;
Commerce Department Auditorium,
Fourteenth street between Penn
sylvania and Constitution avenues
NV, 8:15 pm. today
Music lecture, William Treat Up
ton, Arts Club, $3.50 pm. today.
Fountain Sculpture From Yer
sailles," by Charles Seymour, spon-
sored by the National Gallery of
Art, lecture hall. National Gallery
of Art, Sixth street and Constitu-
ton avenue NV, $50 pm. tomor-
row.
MUSIC.
Concert. United States Soldiers
Home Band Orchestra, Stanley Hall,
$50 pm. today.
Concert, Agriculture Department
Orchestra. Agriculture Auditorium,
$50 pm. today.
FRIDAY Morning Music Club,
Barker Hall. 1880 am. tomorrow.
MEETINGS.
Alliance Club, Hamilton Hotel, 3
pm. today.
Bladensburg Historical Society,
auditorium Of the Agriculture
Building, University Of Maryland,
8 pm. today.
Meeting and entertainment. New
Jersey State Society, Confederate
Memorial Hall, 1922 Vermont ave
nue. NV. 8 to IL pm. today.
Thirteen Club, cabinet room, Will
lard Hotel. pm. today.
Washington Section Laymen's
Retreat, parlor D, Willard Hotel, 8
pm. today.
Lido Civic Club, Mayf1ower Ho-
tel, $50 pm. today.
Medico- Chirurgical Society. audi
torium, Freedmen's Hospital, s:l5
pm. today.
Town Hall of the Air. broadcast
over Station WMAL. followed by
discussion in hospitality room, Jew
ish Community Center, Sixteenth
and @ streets NV. $3.50 pm. today.
DANCES.
Washington Hoo Hoo Club, Ward
man Park Hotel. 10 pm. today.
Doctors Hospital, Mayf1ower Ho-
tel, 10 pm. today.
LUNCHEONS.
Reciprocity Club, Mayflower Ho-
FOL 102n n N, toponrrou
District of Columbia Bankers As
sociation, parlors A. B, c, willard
Hotel. 12:45 pm. tomorrow.
FOR MEN IN THE SERVICE.
Game night, refreshments, vari-
GUS games, Columbia Heights Chris
tian Church. 1435 Park road NV,
7:30 pm. today.
Regular prayer meeting, followed
by young peoples social variety of
games, Mount Vernon Place Meth
odist Church, 8 to 1890 pm. today
Evening star., 1941-11-27

A rumor this morning that "Jeb"
Stuart's cavalry has crossed near
the city and that Gen. johnson is
near Alexandria with large force.
The rumor caused great stir here.
Friday, October 81, 1862.
Beautiful weather.
This month closes without any
dawning of peace.
The newspapers do not give us
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CHAPTER XXVI.
Wednesday, September 5, 1862.

/ "cuncSudy, SSptoHUci ., 1oVN'
Really cold.
We had a quiet night but for the
passing Of ambulances still bringing
in hosts of wounded from the battle
/ field.
We had company today from
breakfast time until midnight. Peo-
pie are in such state of excite
ment they cannot stay at home.
All manner of reports are in cir
culation, one is that the Confeder-
ates are planning to attack this city.
II seems to be the general opin-
ion that Washington is to be de-
stroyed-either by friend or foe.
The gun boats have moved up to
the acqueduct. The Federal Army
occupies the Notifications and all
looks warlike
I feel much concerned at the
thought of my house being battered
down. myself and children thrown
destitute on the world. but If our
cause is triumphant I shall not
murmur.
1t is said that Gen. Jackson with a
large force has gone to Pennsylva-
MIA
DR.. Page has been. taken a pris-
oner by the Confederates Emily is
staying with us, Is very miserable
about her husband.
Thursday, September I, 1862.
Beautiful autumn day.
The United States are in my debt
to the extent of $40 this day. AL
though l have no winter fuel. and
my necessities very great, with no
money to supply these needs, and by
taking the oath Of allegiance could
draw the amount due me-never
will sacrifice principle to interest
and disgrace my children and an
cestry
Excitement still continues.
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much hope for the success Of the
Southern people. England and
France say they intend to recognize
us as nation, but they are too
tardy in their movements. How
many precious lives might have been
spared if they had done so at first,
but Gods will be done!
tCopyright, 1871, by Lindsay Lomax WoodJ
Continued tomorrow
Evening star., 1941-11-27

This diary ,Cas ,Dritten BY Eliz-
dbeth Lindsay Lomar, daughter
OF an officer in the Revolutionary
War and ,Cido,D OF Mann Page
Lomdr, an Army major, who
died OF mounds received in fight
ing the Creeks and SeminOleS.
She spent the years Just prior to
the Cipil War in Washington and
the diary ,Uas ,Dritten at that
time.
Evening star., 1941-04-20

delegates. meeting at the Hamilton
Hotel, by John p. Davis. secretary
OF the National Negro Congress.
Speakers denounced the Vinson
bill and other "anti-strike' legisla-
tion In Congress, and delegates APP
plauded when one OF their number
repeated the words OF John L. Lewis
in refusing TO deal with the Presi-
dents new Labor Mediation Board.
Aid for Bridges Urged.
Another round of applause
greeted a statement by a Detroit
union spokesman that they may
take away our power to strike, but
we may strike anyhow"
The delegates were urged by Eli
nor Kahn, research director OF the
c. I. o. Maritime Committee. to
unite behind a lobby to prevent the
deportation of Harry Bridges. the
Australian born labor leader whose
alleged Communistic ties are under
investigation.
A member Of the Maritime Union
told the group that the admins
tration apparently was determined
to furnish conveys for vessels going
to England and that I'VE will be the
men who must sail the ships" He
did not explain. however, how
civilian seamen on American mer-
chant vessels would be brought into
danger.
The national action" group will
hold another meeting today on the
subject OF Freedom of Speech,
Press and Assembly"