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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-24

ay
 Cloves, who is being sued for $i5,0OO by Miss Barnofsky's estate, was the last person to leave the den of his home, where the fire broke out, and the finding states, was in the habit of flicking ashes from a lighter cigarette into the waste basket.
 There is no evidence, other than his habit, to show that Cloves flicked burning ashes into the waste basket on the evening and morning preceding the fire, nor when during that time he last smoked cigaret, the finding states.
 Text of the finding follows:
 Randolph Cloves resided in the easterly half of @ ttree story duplex frame house at No. 151 Hillside ave- nue in the City of Waterbury. His dwelling contained three rooms on the first floor, three on the second and two rooms on the third story. Two exits were had from the first and second stories and one from the third story. A smoking den which overlooked the easterly yard was To- cated on the first floor, the center room of the three. In the den were four overstuffed chairs, one of which was a large wing chair, carpets, radio, ash tray, waste basket and numerous magazines and papers. The occupants of the house, in ad- dition to Cloves, included house. nOrofITy Hn1tioOc and maid, Julia Earnestly. whose bed room was on the third story direct ly above the smoking den.
 On October 25, 1944, Cloves re- turned to his home after an after noon in town where he consumed a quantity of alcoholic liquor. Be- fore and after dinner which was served at TOO 2. m. he consumed an additional quantity of liquor and smoked a number of cigarettes. In the den where he spent the evening he occupied the wing chair, on one side of which stood large ash tray and on the other side of which was cardboard waste basket. His housekeeper retired about 100 a. m. the following morning at which timO Cloves was sitting in his cus- tomary chair in the den with an al- coh0lic drink beside him. She was unable to recall whether he was then smoking. She testified that within fifteen minutes thereafter she heard Gloves enter his bedroom which was located on the second floor directly across from her room. About 200 a. m. Mrs. Ceilings was awakened by smell of smoke. At the same time she heard screams emanating from the maids room.
 She immediately ran to Cloves room, awakened him and attempted to telephone for the fire department but found the telephone out of or der. On opening the door of the bedroom, smoke and flames were observed, whereupon she and Cloves went to the front window of the latter's room where the window was opened. Both remained there until firemen arrived and assisted them tc the street.
 Upon arrival of the fire, depart ment Miss Earnestly was lying over the window sill of her room, appar- ently unconscious. Before firemen could reach her, she toppled from the window to the ground, dis tancs of about 30 feet. She was at once taken to St. Mary's Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
 An autopsy performed upon the body of the deceased disclosed that she had died from carbon monoxide
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-24
OBITUARY

NAPPER-Charles Napper, 57 Pearl street, stepfather of Benny Singleton, widely known profes- sional boxer, died suddenly at his home last night after eating his Thanksgiving dinner He was an employe of the American Brass Go.
 Medical Examiner Dr. Edward H. Kirschbaum said that death was due to a heart attack.
 Surviving besides his wife, Eliza beth, and the boxer, are three children, Anna Dean, student at Virginia seminary, Alvin and Freda
 ACCOUSTI-Th h o m AccouSti 59, 91 Easton avenue, died at Wa terbury hospital yesterday morning after brief illness. He was born in Italy and came to this country and to Waterbury A years ago. MT. Accousti was member of the Aviglianese Aid society and was employed by the Chase Brass & Copper Go.
 Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mar garet Accousti, two sons, Julio and William; a daughter, Jane; a bro ther, Vincent; two sisters, Mrs. Vito Margiotta and Mrs. Rocco PiStone, all of Waterbury.
 The funeral will he held from the Colasanto funeral home, 932 Bank St., at g a. m. Monday to St. Lucy s church where a requiem high Mass will be celebrated at 10. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the ufneral home to- day, tomorrow and Sunday from 2 to 10 p. m.
 The board of directors of the Aviglianese Aid society will meet Sunday at 8 p. m. at the funeral home
 PARTREE-Mrs. Adella E. Par tree, 94, widow of John c. Partree, died at her home in Bridgeport Wednesday.
 Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Jennie c. Morris, and Miss Anne E. Partree, both of Bridgeport; a sister, Mrs. Hattie Livingston, Wa terbury; and a brother; Marcus D. Ellis, Milford.
 The funeral will be held at II a. h. tomorrow at the Bishop funeral home, 1139 Fairfield Ave, Bridge port. Burial will be at D. m. in Evergreen cemetery, Watertown. .PEPIN-Mrs. Julia c. Pepin, 18 Ives street, wife of Raymond Pepin, died late yesterday afternoon at St.. Mary's hospital.
 Born in Waterbury, the daughter of William and Margaret (Kenny) Sheehy, she resided in the north eastern section of the city most of her life.
 Besides her husband and her par- entS, she is survived by a son, Ray mond, Jr., four sisters, Mrs. John Sheehy, Mrs. Vincent Manzoli, Mrs. Richard Northrop, all of Waterbury; Mrs. William Simpson, New York city; and one brother, Sgt. John Sheehy, stationed with the U. s. Army in Florida.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulville funeral home, 27O West Main street, Monday, time and other arrangements to be announc- ed. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 10 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-24
Temple Israel
 Sisferhood Sets Record For Sal z

In the belief that credit should be given where credit is due The Democrat hastens to extend congratulations c. the SisterhOOd Society of Tem- pie Israel who sold $5l, 900 En 'E" bonds at The ViceeFy House last Tuesday only to dis- cover that all local papers, the next day, gave credit for the sales to the Sisterhood of Beth Fl SynagOgus.
 We feel the latter support us in the congratulations which at this point wish to reverse again and extend them to the Beth-EI group. who on Wed- nesday sold $9O,337 in bonds at the Victory House. The Sixth War Loan Drive can't fail with such support!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-24
@,se4MS1yn>vT ESTABLISHED 1885
ESTABLISHED 1885

These $45 Suits, Topcoots And Over coots For Men Are Just Blazing Their Own TroiI And Opening Up New Territory For Us.
 They're doing whot we pIonned they would do - Bring home the bacon to us by sheer force of in- trinsic value = VoIue in fabrics = In style, appearance, hond tai Iorins, fit and glorious record of service mileage man can worm up to.
 They feel as good as they look = and they look so much better than the average run of $45 suits it's small wonder they go like hot cakes because they're recom- mended by one man to onother. Regular hours Saturday Novem- Der 25 - 9:30 to 6 P. M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-24

Waterbury's Sixts War Loan Drive continued steady progress to- day toward a $18,636,O ,O00 campaign goal with all local organizations of- fering strong support to aid the citywde effort.
 But $55,OOO short of a Treasury quota of $655,O the Scovill com pany felt assured today that it would go over the quota by tomor- row in its stride toward a volun- tary quota of one million dollars or more. The plants main whistle was blown 3 times this morning making a total of 89 blasts since Monday and signalizing the pur- chase of an equal number of $1,0OO bonds.
 The company will take over Vic- tory House tomorrow where the new car to be given as a prize to purchasers of $50 bonds will be on display. An all-day entertain ment will be provided by the com- pany band and entertainers and by many of the fife and drum corps from around the state who are par ticipating in tomorrow'S meet at the East End Community Club will aid in the days occasion.
 Tickets for the general public for the awarding of car or the equivalent on "E" being sponsored by the company will likely be erady for purchase and distribution on Monday. The tickets will likely be distributed through all authorized bond issuers caring to assume this stimulating influence on the drive.
 Meanwhile, announcement that three more divisions of the Ameri- can Brass Co.,, attained their Sixth War Loan drive bond yuotas was mad yesterday by w. Howard Dowd, general chairman of the company bond committee. American Metal Hose branch surpassed its goal of $71,900 Wednesday.
 Other divisions that went over the top are Waterbury Brass Goods branch, $68,700; General Machine shop, $6,50o; and general offices $59,700.
 Tn Sisterhood of Beth-El Syna- Leach and George A. Kelly. Burial was in Calvary cemetery, with Rev. John Conlan conducting the con- initial service. Bearers, all employees of Waterbury Tool, division of VickerS, Inc. were James Brislin, Thomas Donavan, Wilson Miller, William LeClair, Parker Powell and James Ward.
 The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth (Stabile) Cercola, 129 Anderson avenue, wkas held from the Major ano Funeral Home yesterday to the church of Our Lady of Mount Car men. Burial was in Calvary ceme- tery. Bearers were John Compoh Gene Sileo, Pasquale Mastropietro Anthony Natelle, Anthony Damicc and James FiSchetti.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-24
YOUNGSTERS WRECK
 STATION WINDOWS

An 11-year-old and a 12-year-old boy have been turned over to juve- nile authorities after breaking II windows in three South End gas stations last night.
 Chief Inspector Joseph R. Bend Ter said the boys. who were caught by Motor Patrolman John Spadaro, admitted breaking the windows "be- cause of grudge." The was sta- tions are Shakers at 1911 South Main street. Osborne's at 1900 South Main, and Brigha's at 1515 South Main.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-24

MESSENGER WANTED at Demo- crat Office. A position is open as messenger at the Democrat Office. Hours between 8 and 4 o'clock. Ap- ply in person or phone 4-2121.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-24
Scovill Co. Takes Over VictoryHo Tomorrow
Bond Sales Committee Confident of Reaching Quota of $655, ,OOO; Betn-EI SisterhOOd Holds Sales Record

gogue sold $9O,S37 worth of bonds on Wednesday at the Victory House headed by Mrs. Harry Fleisher, chairman.
 Bristol Company and Platt Bros. Co.,, both have exceeded quotas to date with four weeks more to go on the drive.
 Members of the retail division of the drive were meeting this morning under direction of Major J. Peter Costigan toward their goal of $1,250,OO0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-24
DIED

ACCOUSTI-In this city, Nov. 23rd, 1914, Thomas Accousti, of 91 Eas- ton Avenue.
 Funeral Monday at 9:00 a. m., from Colasanto Funeral Home, 932 Bank Street, to St. Lucy's Church at 10 o'clock. Burial in Calvary ce'ne- tery.
 PEPIN In this city, Nov. 23rd, 1944, Mrs. Julia c. Pepin, of IS Ives Street. Funeral Monday from Mulville Flu neral Home, 270 West Main Street, time and other arrangement to be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-24
No Criminal Negligence Found In Recent Fire Tragedy
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Francesca (Adornetto) Panasci, 1884 North Main street, took place this morning at o'clock from the Maiorano fu- neral home, 95 Willow street, to St. Lucy's church at 10 where a solemn high Mass was celebrated by Rev, Italo Calcagni assisted by Rev. Felix 5coglio, deacon, and Rev. Michael McVerry, sub-deacon. Burial was in new St. Johns cemetery, Brooklyn. N. Y. Bearers were Anthony Muc- c;no, James Salvatore, William Burns, Augustus E. Peck, James Griffin and Timothy Lynch.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-01-17
Crepe Vine

Continued from Page lO
would quit outright. Such pro-
cedure would undermine the
whole structure of government.
The attitude of the Celanese cor
poration toward winning the war,
has been unsatisfactory, and Mayor
Conlon and many prominent citi-
zens know it. Why Mayor Conlon
approves of the actions of this
group at this time is beyond the
comprehension of many citizens.
The war record locally Of the
Celanese Corporation Is nothing
to brag about. Investigate the
many occasions when the work.
ers, through their union, sought
the cooperation of management
IN promoting bond sales and War
Fund and Red Cross drives
among the company's employees,
and met with q blank wall Of
opposition and sabotage.
The record Of Local 1874 In
the betterment Of the conditions
Of the workers OF Celanese,
should be commended by all
public spirited citizens. ANY
public official who condOnes the
working conditions prevailing be-
fore the advent Of Local 1874 IL
either HOMECOMING to his master,
or Is q bitter anti-unionist.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-01-17
Dutch Tell
Inside Stow
On Germany

London, Jan. 15-Workers in Ger
many now are in the position Of
slaves with physical punishment
such as beatings left TO the dis
erection of foremen and other minor
officials, a Dutch student who had
just escaped from the Reich,
where he had been shipped for
labor. told Aneta today.
The informant declared that he
had seen one woman beaten and
kicked by her foreman because
her attitude displeased" him. He
also said that when 1t appeared
that a piece of work would not be
finished on schedule, the workman
was threatened with a beating IL
he did not succeed in completing
the job on time.
The student said that the threats
were fulfilled. too. with beatings,
however. usually taking place in
isolated spots.
Two Dutch students who
openly rebelled against be n z
sent to the Reich were locked up
for "a hours in a concrete cellar
which was only five feet long,
wide and high, and which was
flooded TO a depth of one foot
making it impossible to lie down,
he said.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-01-17

In Service

George Meyers, one-time presl-
dent of Local 1874 and of the
Maryland-D. C. CLIO Council. was
shifted to Salt Lake City. where
he had a touch of flu, and has now
landed in Pueblo, Colorado, which
he says has a dandy climate. A
furlough due in February has been
cancelled, he says, and he looks to
be shipped out.
Arthur Schusterman, another ex-
president Of the local, has shipped
overseas in the general direction
Of Europe.
Mel Fiske, former editor Of the
CLIO News, is on a South Sea island
with a harbor defense unit Of the
Marines. Frankly, Mel is lonely.
Louis II. Oss, spinner who
joined Local 1874 in 1857. md then
joined the Air Forces IN April,
1912. is a prisoner of war in the
hands of the Germans. the War De-
partment announces. Brother Oss,
who halls from Homecoming. had
risen TO the rank of lieutenant
when last October he was reported
missing in action after a raid over
enemy territory. He was navigator
aboard the "Gnome," Bit
bomber.
Leroy w. Chase, heading for
home on his first furlough, was
killed in the Atlantic Coast Line
wreck Dec. 16. Brother Chase had
worked in Textile Service and
later in Ac"tone Recovery. He rad
Joined the union in 1887.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-01-17
Swimming Hole
Recovered

No, dear reader, despite the
recent dry spell, q swimming hole
was not lost. The above caption
brings the glad news that
Swimming Hole, a real race horse,
trained by Jimmie HASTE, has
recovered from an injury sur
fered In his last start and Is
again ready for the best cOmpe-
titiOn at Hialeah.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-01-17
Workers. Educ.
Yearbook Out

Lawrence ROgin, Educational Di-
rector of the Textile Workers Un-
ion of America. is a contributor
TO the 64-page Yearbook Of Work
ers' Education, 1926-19iS. just pub
lished by American Labor Educa.
ton Service, Inc.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-01-17
Sports SIonfS


interests OF Chicago. The re-
ported price Is said to have been
one Of the highest I'm recent
years. IL will be worthwhile to
follow up this deal and see what
happens. Our guess Is that Mr..
SkOrOnsky will still ride some
long ones, and the new owners
will recOup. When you see
Skoronsky up, give the horse q
chance, despite the prevailing
odds.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-01-17
An Editorial

Mayor Conlon's stupid at
tempt to influence the CLOS
actions by Withdrawing his
little od from this paper is
meeting with the contempt
il deserves.
But consider the feelings
OF the editor OF q commercial
paper who receives q tele-
phone call from On impor-
tont advertiser. similar to
thot which your editor re-
ceived from the Mayor.
Will he stand out ogoinst
the advertiser and continue
to print the truth os he (ond
the owners) see it?
Maybe he will.
And then again. moYbe
he will trim down q little
next time.
Remember thot the press
in this country is free ONLY
in the sense that unionists.
and others, can print THEIR
OWN papers which will give
them the real news.
The commercial press is
not free, even approximately.
READ THE Clio NEWS.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-12
eporfChdnges
In Finn Regime

STOCKHOLM, Nov. II (UP)-
The Morgon Tidningen, in a Her
Sinki dispatch, reported last night
That Finnish Premier Urho Jonas
CaStren had resigned and that
former Premier Julio PassikiVi
was expected to be asked 10 fornl
new government.
IA Swedish rome radio broad
cast. recorded by FEC, said,
however. that when Castren was
asked yesterday if he had
handed in his governments res
ignation, he said he did not
wish 10 answer the question.
("POlitical circles have the inn
preston that the resignation OF
the Castren government will not
be published until after the new
government has been formed"
the broadcast Said)
PaaSikivi. veteran Finnish
government official, helped negc
-tiate-the-FeeeRt- aFnistiee- With
Russia.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-12
DeweyQuiz Hits
Albany Judges

ALBANY. N. Y, Nov. II tINS)
The Dewey-ordered investlg4-
ton of Democratic Albany County
took a sensational turn today with
the filing of charges OF impropfi-
ETY. against four Democratic SUI
preme court justices in this judi
cial district.
Special Prosecutor George p.
Monaghan accused the justices Of
intervening improperly in matters
arising from the investigation. He
produced alleged transcripts of
Intercepted telephone CONVERSE
tons TO support his point.
-h!S-chaFgeS-iR
an affidavit attached to a move
for transfer of the trial of John
J. Murphy. Albany County Demo-
cratic secretary, 10 a suitable
county where a fair and impartial
trial may be had"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-12
CHURCHILL ACCLAIMED

PARIS. Nov. IL INS)-Throngs
of cheering PariSianS estimated al
100000 or more. lined the
Champs -Elysees today TO cheer
themselves hoarse al the sight OF
British Prime Minister Churchill
whose arrival in the French cap
ital was announced this morning.
Accompanied by Foreign Secre'
tary Eden, Churchill arrived al
Paris yesterday and plunged inn
mediately into a round OF inn
portant talks with French leaders.
This morning. Churchill. Eden
and Gen. De Gaulle rode through
the shouting crowds 10 the tomb
or The unknown soldier where
they placed wreaths and decorated
Franch and British soldiers. After
lunch. Churchill and Eden re-
sumed their talks with French
officials.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-12
Senator Opens
Peace Army Row

WASHINGTON. Nov. II GNS)
Senator Raymond +. Willis (R)
of Indiana. fired today the first
shot in a Senate campaign against
the administration proposal that
an American representative OF an
council be author
lied TO commit use of troops 10
keep the peace.
Instead, Willis proposed that
Sct-up new conn
mittee which would study inter-
national developments so that
quick action could be taken in
specific situations.
"The nation will have taken
n far step from our traditional
form OF free representative gov
eminent" Willis said, III we
place i'm one man. or his APP
pointed representatives, the
power TO decide upon the use Of
armed forces for other than
purely defensive purposes I'm
which the safety OF our country
or its nationals are In jeopardy"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-12
British Advance
From Forli
Nazis Pressed Back
Across River in Italy

ROME, Nov. II GNS)-Troops
OF the British Eighth pressed
northward from Forli toward the
Adigo line which the Germans
ha ,e built for defense of the vital
Bremen Pass.
Describing a day Of compare
tive quiet on the Italian front. the
Allied Mediterranean headquar-
tiers stated that the Britishers
made further progress north
west" of Forli.
Activity on the American Fifth
Army front was confined TO patrol
operations
Troops entering Forli found the
Germans had blown the bridge
west of the city across the Mon
tone River. The span was part
of the holly contested Rimini-
Bologna highway.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-12
Soviet-Jap War,
Hope of Byrnes

COLUMBIA S. c.. Nov II
INS)-War Mobilization Direc-
tor Byrnes voiced hope. today in
an Armistice Day address that
Russia would join in the war
against Japan.
Byrnes declared shortages of
critical war items were largely
"a product of our successes, since
American armies are running
months ahead OF our military
timetable.
AS a result. he added, I'VE must
obtain from our war factories ma
terial that was not scheduled for
production until next March. "
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-12
I Red Drives
Flank Budapest

MOSCOW. Nov. II UNS)--
Cutting the vital Budapest-Mis-
kolc Railway that links Nayi de-
lenses in Hungary and Czecho-
slovakia. the Second Ukrainian
Army today swept on across Hun
gary in a two-pronged drive to
outflank the capital city.
! Moscow's nightly communique
reported that Russian troops had
consolidated their hold by the
capture of SSzisalom. SIS miles
east-northeast of the capital.
e The Russians also toppled tho
eastern anchor of the enemy de-
Tense line along the Budapest
Ujszasz railroad southeast OF
Budapest. capturing the fortress
junction of Ujszasz. AZ miles from
the capital.
Moscow reported that Bulga-
rjan troops in southern Yugo-
sIavia had captured Slip, IS miles
northwest of Salonika, and Veles,
on the Salonika-Belgrade rail
road. 20 miles southeast OF
Skoplje.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-12
NO CURBS NEEDED

Mcany's answer was that defla-
ton and depression are likewise
catastrophes and are inevitable
unless the wage-freeze policy is
modified TO the extent necessary
10 provide the vital purchasing
power we must have for full pro-
duction and full employment"
The AFL leader branded as
ridiculous" the idea that the ma
ton should maintain present rigid
wage curbs until the end of the
1VaF- and then-raiSe hourly rates
10 compensate for the drop in
earnings because Of a shorter
work week and loss OF premium
overtime.
Meany called upon business and
industry TO join with labor in its
fight for a high wage economy if
they want postwar prosperity I'm
stead OF WPA and home relief"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-12
Bay City Merchant
Kills Self in North

BAY CITY. Nov. It'll health
was b ! a m Q d for the death OF
Charles +. Moulthrop, weal I h y
SportSman and businessman
whom authorities said shot him
self early today at his su m M e I
home near East Tawas. Moul-
throp 40-year-old secretary-treas-
urer of the Bay City Hardware
Co, was spending the weekend at
the summer home with his family
and friends.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-12
Margaret Banning
To Wed Executive

NEW YORK. Nov. II GNS)-
Author and lecturer Margaret
Culkin Banning OF Duluth. MINI.
and Tryon. n. C.. Will be mar
RED on Wednesday 10 Leroy Sal.
sch OF Duluth. president of tho
Oliver Iron Mining Co.
Mrs. Bannings first marriage
20 Archibald Tanner Banning
ended in divorce In 1884.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-12

lister Eden.
The statement said the United
States rs happy 20 iOin in extend
ing to the provisional government
of the French Republic an invita-
ton 10 full membership on the
European advisory commission
This was done. il was stated, be-
cause this government is CON
sciouS Of Frances vital interest in
the solution OF the German prob
lem and of the part which France
will inevitably play in maintaining
the future peace of Europe"