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New Britain herald., 1929-12-18
SCOV|LL COMPANY
 PLANS EXPANSION.
Proposes to Issue 25 Million in Notes, 12 Million in Stock
Special to the Herald)


 Waterbury, Dec. 1S-New financ ing to permit the purchase of addi- tional properties and business is proposed by the board of directors of the Scovill Mfg. Co. of Water bury. The plan is to issue debentures convertible into common stock at the opinion Of the holders.
 A statement issued by F. o. Goss. president of the company, explains the proposal as follows:
 Your directors have under con- sideration acquisition of additional property and business in their judgment profitable to acquire: and have arranged to pay for the same, if acquired in Fifteon-Year 51a Per Cent Convertible Gold Debentures of your company to be dated January i, 1880, convertible at the option of the holders of the debentures into common stock Of your company at S65.00 per share for the first year, $67.50 per share flor the second year, s10.O0 per share for the third year, s72.50 per share for the fourth year and there after during the life Of the debentures at $75.0O per share.
 We propose to authorize S25,000, GOO principal amount of such deben- lures. a substantial portion of which would be used in the acquisition now under considerations; the unis- sued portion 10 remain issuable from time 10 time in the discretion of the directors in payment for additional property but if sold for cash to be first offered for subscription 10 the stockholders pro rata 10 their then holdings.
 The conversion, if made, Of the entire issue of debentures would re- quire 3S4.619 shares of common stock and it is necessary. if the de bentures are 10 be issued. that the stockholders authorize an increase in the authorized stock of the cont pany sufficient to meet such convcr- sion when and if made from time to time by the holders Of the deben- lures.
 Tn addition 10 such increase of stock to meet the conversion privi- lcgc your directors believe it desir- able and recommend that 130,3So additional shares of stock be author- ized for issue from time to time in the discretion of your directors in payment for such additional proper ty the directors may from time to time vote to purchase, any portion thereof not used in payment for pro- perty but which the directors might cash to be first offered for subscrip lion to the stockholders pro rata to their then holdings"
New Britain herald., 1929-12-18
MISS CLARK WILL WE'D ROCKEFELLER Lawyers Daughter Engaged to
 MilliOnaire'S Son

Philadelphia Dee. IS PI - A age at Northeast Harbor, Maine summer resort, has resulted in th' cuga cement of Miss Mary T. Clark of this city and NoIson A. Rocke- fCllcr, second son of Mir, and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller. Jr.
 In announcing the engagcmen; yesterday Miss Clarlis parents. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Hamilton Clar!;, said the wedding would not take place until some time after next Junc,' when Mr. Rockefeller will have graduated from Dartmouth College. Present plans are for honeymoon in Europe.
 Miss Clark is 22 and Rockefeller q. Their romance began in the Maine resort where both families spend their summers, Mr. Clark said. and an association, which started through the interest of both in ou'- door sports, Llossomed into an en- sagomcnt.
 Miss Clark made her debut in 19-b soon alter nef graduation rom the Fox Craft school in Virginia. She is an accomplished sportswoman, favoring riding, swimming. tennis and basketball. She has given con siderable time 10 theatrical produc- tions in behalf of social work. Her father is member of a Philadelphia law firm. Her maternal grandfather was George B. Roberts, a former president of the Pennsylvania rail road. She is one of two girls in a family of eight children.
 Rockefeller has specialized In begins his business career he eXpcc!s to start in his fathers offices in New York. His hobby is photography.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-18
TilsOn to Be HOnOred
 By King Victor Tonight

Washington. Dec. IS tPl-Repre- sentative Tilson of Connecticut house republican leader. tonight will become grand officer Of the crown of Italy.
 Ambassador Mar1ino Of Italy will decorate him g. a ceremony at the Italian embassy. Tho award was made 10 Ii. TilSon by King Victor emmanuel of Italy 'as token of appreciation for your friendly feel nqs and interest toward the Italian people"
 The medal will be placed in the custody Of tbe state department un- til congress approves his acceptance.
 Tilson has more than 60,00D ltal- ians in his district in Connecticut and his interest in their affairs was brought to the attention of the king Of Italy, who expressed a de- sire to show his appreciation.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-18

Albany, x. r.. Dec. IS LP-A score of cities and towns through out northern and eastern New York were cut off today from communl. cation with the outside world tr either telephone or telegraph. whiis miles of wires lay along the hi%h ways. broken by the weight Of ics which formed after several hours O. ram last night.
 Operators at the albany exchange ot the New York Telephone com. pany were instructed to report there would be indefinite delay in corr- pleting any toll calls to Glcns Falls and points north Of there. as far as the Canadian border Similar con- dltlons prevailed as regards tel.. graphic communication.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-18
CURB LISTS HEAVY
 AND SALES SMALL
Higher Priced Issues Drop 5 to
 20 Points During Day

New York, Dee. IS CPj-The euro market turned visibly heavy in the carly afternoon today, after drifting in uncertain manner during the morning. Inactivity of operators for the advance evidently prompteI spectators for the fall to resume operations in a cautious way, despite the markets dullnesr.
 Losses Of 1 10 more than points in the more popular trading sharAs were common, while some of the high priced issues broke j to !J points. News regarding curb stocL5 remained mcagrr. and the action or the market appeared to be goVcrn- ed almost entirely by professional traders.
 \. X P. Drops
 Great Atlantic X Pacific dropped 2U points to 40 in a few odd !ut sales. and Deere lost nearly 10. to a new low. rcileCting cuts in re- fined sugar prices.
 In the Utility group, such issues as Electric Bond and Share. Allied Power and Light. and Middle West "ased slightly. Brazilian Traction dropped more than points. Amcri. can Cities Power and Light issu2s saSgcd on the earnings statement dIaclosing d sh&rp depreciation of the market value of holdings. carryiu2 the total close 10 the level of the be- ginning of the year. Insult t'tih.y Investment encountered profit taking on yesterdays upturn, attributable 10 the stock dividend.
 Fox Under Pressure
 Fox Theaters A was again under pressure. reflccting indications that the Fox film trustees will he oppoe- ed by the clacs A stockholders in re- organization plans. The stock drop ped to 6 5-S, within a fraction Of its lew.
 Cities Service was a soft spC' breaking about 2 points. its widest movement in several ses5icns O.ls were generally heavy, despite the further reduction in crude oUtp il last week. Gulf and Vacuum both Sasged. but Humble was firm for time.
 Investment trusts mostly c2sr,l although Third National Investors vas bid up about point
New Britain herald., 1929-12-18
URGES CARE IN BUYING

"Connocticut people should be more familiar with the better grade of farm products" Charles D. Lewis. executive manager of the Hartford County Farm bureau stated in an address to the members of the Ri Wanis club at the Burritt hotel al noon today.
 He called attention 10 the fact that there is a vast difference be- tween native fancy turkeys and the :'o-calicd ''Westorn frcsh,' that there is q difference between native fancy new laid eggs and western fresh, and advocated that Connecticut people in purchasing fruit be more serious in their demands for the better grade.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-18
Mrs. Hattie l.. Andres

Funeral services for Mrs. Iatti" l.. Andres, 6S years Of age, of i Warlocl street for the past 60 years d resident Of this city. who died yes. tcrday, will be held tomorrow aft ernoon at o'clock at the home, Rev. Theodore A. Greene of the First Congregational church will olficiate and burial will be in Fair view cemetery
New Britain herald., 1929-12-18
Real Estate News

Mortgages make up the bulk Of realty documents filed for record at the office of the. town clerk today: Included gre Betty r. Hickey to the New Britain Trust Co.,. Sl,500. Com monwcalth avenue; Edna F. Mo- Grand street; Joseph Eru to prudrn- tial Insurance Co.,, $3.50O, Nav street; Ersilia Duccini. ct al. to New Britain Trust Co.,, $1125. Cor bin avenue; Julian K. Wezowicz to k, l.. Johnson, $l,000, Stanley street; Alfred J. Benson, ct al, to (. Ernest Carlson, $3,000, Glen street; Charles A. Bence to J. w. Hagcarty, S3,450, Chestnut and Stanley streets,
New Britain herald., 1929-12-18
Youth Has Buying Orgy
 But Offers No Payment

Buhalo. x. Y, Dec. IS UP)~- Eugene La2ettc. l7. sat back in his cell at a police station today ana ruminatcd on culmination of tho thrill he had often thought Of at his home in Royal Oak. Mich.
 He had wanted to go into a store and buy just everything he wanted. He did that yesterday-but there were no deliveries.
 In the course of few hours he ordered several thousand dollars worth Of clothing. watches, trunks dreasers, jewelry, etc., and aslleI they be held until q check arrived from his father, "'president of tha Santa Fe railroad"
 He later was arrested and admit ted his father worked at the Ford plant in Detroit.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-18
EXCHANGE ERRAT|C,
 RISE SHORT LIVED
Business News, Mixed in Char aCter, Has Considerable Effect

New York Dec. IS tP)-priccs on the New York stock exchange con tinued to pursue an cratic course today as trading continued in light volume. An carly period Of heaViness was followed by a brisk rally at mid day, but fresh selling developed on the recovery. Ira ding was largely professional in character. although the weakness Of several stocks was attributed 10 liquidation for the pur- pose of establishing income tax loss e.
 Announcement Of the formation of large middle western steel merger. which has been under way for q long time. was one Of the most important and interesting developments in the days new.
 Freight Report DiSappoints Some disappointment was appar- cnt at the further falling off in freight car traffic. and the appoint ment Of Q receiver for the American Piano company.
 Iron Age stated that "thc anoma- lous situation of production shrink ing and confidence rising charHcter- iZcs the steel market as tho year end approNches.' explaining further that producers are satisfied that tn" sharp decline in steel output that began in October was a psychologi- cal effect Of the stock crash and greatly exceeded the actual contrac- ton in steel consumption"
 Republic Steel broke more than , points on the traditional selling OR the good news" although some liquidation also is believed to hay" been inspired by the fact that tlra merger did not include the YounGS- town Sheet &- Tube and Inland Steel Companies, which are generally eX- pccted to be included in the new combine. L. $. Steel common. attJr moving up < 10 l7S, fell hack 70 169 l-4 and then rallied above IF Auburn Auto dropped points, Otis Elevator and American Tobocca. Purity Baking. I.oews and Fox File. saeged to nearly points in tha carly outburst of selling.
 Merger IsumOrS Heard
 Concurrent strength of J. l. Case and the advance Rumely issues led 10 rumors Of q possible combination of these companies, New York trac- tions also rallied hriskly for some unexplained reason. General Elcc- tric converted an early loss of points into d gain of points. Dc troit Edison and International Busi- ness Machines were marked up ! points above last nights close, American & Foreign Power 3-S. about "t2 points each.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-18
Bristol Bricklayers Ask
 For Reduction in Hours

Bristol Dec. IS R)-Thc local union of bricklayers and masons have voted to demand five day week schedule and SIP a day from contractors effective April 1. If tha demands are met. briclllaycrs and masons will be receiving fifty cents less week than they are receiving now under fve-and- half day week schedule.
 The local unions demand, it was said, was in line with similar action being taken by other local unions throughout the state.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-18
CAPTAIN MISSING,

Havana. Cuba. Dec. IS UP) - Advices from Matun2as today said that Captain G. w. Gowr of the Munson liner steamship BeIlasco he'd been lost mya; eriously at sea after the boat left Havana Monday. The steamship arrived at Matan2as last night.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-18
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our most heartfelt thanks to kind neighbors >and friends for their sympathy and assistance during the illness and at the death of our beloved brother and uncle. Thomas J. Smith. We wish to thank in special manner, his shopmates, the American Le- zion, Veterans of Foreign Wars. and others who sent flowers.
 Brothers, Nieces and Nephews.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-18
Mrs. MomQS DcrGerian

Funeral scrViCes for Mrs. Mamas Derderian, prominent Armenian resident, who died yesterday morn- ing at her home, 14 Putnam street, will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:S0 at the Laraia & Sagarino fu- neral parlors and at o'clock at St. Stephens church on Fremont street. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-18
Boy Burned With Soup
 Is Taken to HOsDital

James Pastalicchio, 4 year old son Of MT. and Mrs. Dominck Pastalic- chic of 70 Talcott street, was pain fully burned by hot soup at his home today and was taken to New Britain General hospital. His con- dttion is not considered serious.
 Joseph Czarniok, 7, of zoo Smith street, fell on a sidewalk while on the way to school this morning and sustained a possible fracture of the right arm. He was taken to New Britain General hospital.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-18
Frank <irke

Funeral services for Frank Nirke. aged 4o. of 553 Pennington avenue, who died yesterday at the New Brit ain General hospital from burns sustained in an explosion at his home a week ago. were held this after noon at o'clock at the Frank P. Duffy funeral parlors on Main street. Burial was in I'airview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-18
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to extend our most heartfelt thanks to kind ncighbors and friends for their sympathy and assistance during the illness and at the death Of our beloved husband and father, Clarence Lanpher. We wish to thank in a special manner, the police commissioners, members Of the police and city engineering deuartments, roresters, Woodmen and others for their floral tributes.
 MRS. CLARENCE I.ANPHER
 And Family.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-18
Funerals
RiCCO GaSpcrini

Funeral services for Ricco Gas perini, aged 25. of 1925 Stanley street. who died Monday will be the home and at 9 o'clock at St. Mary's church. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-18
COUPLE IN SERIOUS CONDITION

"orwalk. Dee. IS UD-AuNlcty Tor the condition Of Miss Margaret "ray. l7, and Andrew Mczzo, i9, unconscious after an automobile ac. Gdent since early Monday morning W15 expressed at Norwolk hospital today.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-18
Sablotsky-Baggish
 BetrOthal Announced

Announcement was made today Of the engagement of Louis SablotskN, son of MT. and Mrs. Michael Sa- blotsky of 47 Willow street, to Miss Alice Baggish, daughter of Nathan Baggish of 142 West Bourne park way, Hartford.
 Mr. Sablotsliy is salesman for Lash Motor Co.,. and Miss Baggish is bool1keeper for the Betty shop in Hartford.
 No date has been set for the we'd ding.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-18
MRS. ALICE GREY STORRS
 PASSES ON AT AGE OF 6S
Widow of samuel r. StOrrs. Main Street Druggist, spent Greater
 Part of Life Mere

Mrs. Alice Grey storrs, widow or Samuel Plutter Storrs who operated a drug store on Main street years ago, died this morning at her home at 60 Vine street at the age of 6S.
 Born in West Hawley, Mass. she came to this city when a young girl and had resided here practically all her life. She was a member of the Christian Science church for many years.
 Surviving are sister. Mrs. Carrie Damon and a niece, Mrs. Lawrence llumaSon.
 The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock with Chris tan Science service at the home. Burial will be in Fairriew cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-18
BUILDING BILL POSTPONED

Washington, Dec. IS P)-Thc house bill authorizing an additional $230, 0,000,000 for public building con- struction was temporarily laid aside today by the senate public building committee and little hope was ot- fered of its final adoption by con- Gress before the Chri2tmas recess.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-18
Hardware Corporation
 Votes Extra Dividend

At the meeting Of the board Of di- rectors Of the American Hardware Corporation held today. an extra dividend Of sl per share payable January to stockholders of Dccem- Der IS was declared.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-18
Wallace l.. Anderson

Funeral services for Wallace T.. Anderson, aged 2S, tf Osgood ave nuc, who died yesterday will be held tomorrow afternoon at , o'clock at the Modeen & Taylor funeral home. Hartford. Burial will be in Zion Hill cemetery, Hartford
New Britain herald., 1929-12-18

Machines have taken the place of men 10 such an extent that several millions of people are seeking em- ploymcnt. Since 1920 the railroad concerns alone have reduced their forces 250,U00 men.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-18
Extra S1 Dividend
 Voted by l.. F. & C.,

An cAlra dividend .Of %l DOT shArc payable January $ to stockholders of record December T was declar- I'd by the board of directors of Lam held today.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-18
De- a ths s
Miss Alice F.. Wright

this city. died this morning at her home, 134 Washington street. Mid dletown, after a short illness.
 Two uephews. four nieccs and several cousins survive.
 Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 at her home. Burial will be in Middle tOWn
New Britain herald., 1929-12-18
Wall Street Briefs

New York, Dec. 1S-Thc Reading company has placed orders for 200, 0d-ton steel box cars, 400 each of which will be built by the Pressel Steel Car Co. and the Standard Steel Car O., and 600 each by tho American Car X Foundry Co. and the Bethlehem Steel Co.
 The 1880 expansion program of the Associated Oil Co. calls for the expenditure of about $o0.O0O, GOO, William F. Humphrey. president. Gaid today.
 stanley v, Lazarus, counsel for tn" Fox Film Corp. Class "A" stock holders committee, says that deii- hite action will be taken on behalf ot that group to prevent the trans. fer Of the assets Of the corporation To the holding company, which, It has been reported, the trustees of the class ''B' stock are about 10 form.
 WchlE-onr steamers will dock at west coast ports with cargoes of raw silk for delivery in January, ar- cordin2 to q schedule prepared by the Silk Association of America,
 According to the weekly estimate Of the National Coal association. about 1l,900,000 net tons of bituminous coal were mined in the United States during the week end ing Dec. 14. This is the largest amount produced in any week since last February.
 New building and engineering con- tracts awarded in the 37 states east of the Rocky Mountains during the week ending Dec. 13, totaled s67,- O'4.7oV. r. w. Dodge Corp reports. There were no exceptionally large projects reported last week. which accounts to some extent for the de- crease Of "S per cent from the pre- cedinG weeks total of s10S,6O9,5OO Last weeks total also showed a de- crease of Sl per cent when conI- pared with the total of s97.S40.q0O for the corresponding week last year.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-18
Mrs l,trlha Itpebp

Mrs Bertha Beehc, aged c widow Of Abner Beebc, 1icG this morning at o'clocl; at the home Of Mrs D. II. Dicherman Of 944 CorBin avenue following a heart at tack. She was resident of the Er- win home for many years.
 Mrs. Becbe was born in England and had ,Dcen a resident Of this city for many years. Surviving are two brothers. Walter and Percy Dcivale Of New York.
 Funeral arrangements. in charge of 5. C. Porter sons. arc incom- plete. pending the arrival of hor brothers.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-18
City Items

Captain William w. T. Squire of Co. l, 169th infantry, has received the pay checks for local National Guard members in his company. The checks will be disbursed Mon- day evening at s o'clock at the armory. '.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-18
WANTS SALARY INCREASE

An increase Of SlO0 in the salary Of the clerk of the park department is being asked by the board. The salary is now $1.@00.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-18

Both were reported to have suf- tered fractured skulls in an acci- dsnt in which toUi companions "er" ios, seriously hurt on the !.ouisboro. x. N.-AoW Canaan road.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-18

about G50,uO0 animals valued at about S..0IU.600.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-18
Public Utilities stocks
TREASURY BALANCE
ICE BREAKS WIRES

r"asurN Balance, $ig.TSN.HiS
New Britain herald., 1929-12-18

The 1880 expansion program of the Associated Oil Co. calls for the expenditure of about $9O.00O, ,000, William F. Humphrey. president, Eaid today.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-16
PAONESSA SPONSORS
 EMPLOYMENT BUREAU
Will Ask Council to Au- thorize Opening of
 Agency

Conditions of unemployment have become so acute and calls for as- sistanCe from the city either in ths 'Ornl of work or charity so numer- ous as to prompt Mayor Paonessa to prepare a message to the common council, asking authority to set up an employment bureau and an agency to investigate cases. This message will be read Wednesday, night.
 A municipal employment bureau was in existence in City hall several years ego, caused by an influx of Spanish labor which found itsclt without work or means when an in- dustral slump came. It is the mayors desire to set mp an office to function along similar lines, If the council approves.
 Since it was found necessary 10 lay off forces of city labor, scores of former employees have been mak- ing daily calls to the office Of the mayor. and in the past week they have sought to make their stories more impressive hy bringing wives and families, the family group us- ually including threc or more chit drcn.
 While many Of the eases have been found 10 he actually needy, some have been found to be ether, wise. One applicant for work. who described pitiful condition of back bills, exhausted credit in grocery stores and other needy circum- stances, was found to be a property owner who has two sons in college. i IL is the mayors hope to provide | help for those really in need, and , eliminate the otnerS ,
New Britain herald., 1929-11-16
TWO POLICE OFFICERS
 AND NEGRO WOUNDED
Running Five-Block Gun Battle in New York
 Today

New York. Nov. 16 P>-Two pa trolmen and a negro burglar sus- pect were shot early this morning in a five-block running gun battle on the upper East Side.
 Six patrolmen took part in the chase in which more than 20 shots were fired. Patrolman John J.. Duffy was shot over the heart and in the right side, while Patrolman Peter J. Finnegan received a minor wound in the right hand. The sus- pect, Peter Delaicey, 34 years old, was shot in the head, the right side and in the left leg. Duffy and De- laicey were reported in serious condition.
 The policemen said Delaicey was first observed acting suspiciously near a United Cigar store in Second avenue. near 92nd street. As they approached him he fed The po- lice pursued him in an automobile and when he ignored commands to halt they fired He returned the fire until he collapsed from his wounds.