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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
CONSTRUCTION
 OUTLOOK FOR 1882
Business of Coming Year
 Will Be What the PeO- pie Make It
u. s. SHOULD TAKE LEAD

Candidly facing the 1892 con- struction outlook, with neither un- due optimism nor pessimism. the Associated General Contractors of America see for the coming year exactly what the country chooses to make of it. From all present in- dications the volume of work for 1892 will depend largely upon what constructive action Is taken to stim- ulate 1t.
 Every day 1t can be more clearly seen that the premise of the pro- gram adopted by the Associated General Contractors last October, "Present conditions will not adjust themselves but must be adjusted" is a sound and vital fundamental. The restoration of confidence is imperative and until some genuine constructive move is made, confi- dence will continue to decline. The rate of construction contract award figures in the 37 states reported by the F. W. Dodge corporation con- tinues to hover under seven million dollars per calendar day as com pared with II and 13 millions per calendar day In 1880 and with 1s millions per calendar day in 1929.
 If measure of confidence is to be restored in 1882 and the busi- ness Index forced upward at least to the level of 1880, the contract award rate, as revealed by the DOdg6 figures, must be forced up and not allowed to drop below i3 millions per calendar day. ThIs enn be done by q united attack on both the building and engineering construction fields.
 The leadership for thIs attack, however. hardly can be expected from individual efforts. but very properly may be furnished by the federal gOvernment itself as the logical solution Of the national problem Of business sfaRnati0n and unemployment. The fleid Of needed public construction is vast, inoiud. Ing highways. public bulldlnkE, re built stun areas, reclaimed waste lands, grade separations, farm 70 market fpads and ether new eensl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
BY LYLE (. WILSON nlted Press Stan Correspondents.


 United Press Stan Correspondent. Washington, Dec 29.-UP)- Unemployment and relief condi- tions were classed as fairly good" in not more than ten states, in a survey submitted to-day to the senate committee studying relief problems.
 The survey was presented by Frank Bane, director of the Amer tcan Association of Public Well fare officials.
 Delaware. some of the Pacific coast and Rocky Mountain states dnd a scattering of New England dfad other states, were placed in the "fairly good" classification, the highest made.
 Numerous states will require 4utside help during the year to meet relief needs, according to the survey.
 Bane testified at the relief conl- fitittee hearing after Paul U. Kel- IDgg, editor of the Survey, New York, had told the committee that afrresponsible direction" of big business was an underlying cause of the present unemployment situ- ation. Linton D. Swift, of the Family Welfare association, following Kellogg, said the need for relief increased 220 per cent between 1s16 and 1925, showing that un- employment was growing serious even during years of comparative uroaperity. Bsne's survey covered each of enc Ss states. Among the reports were:
 Connecticut-Good state organi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
PEOPLE OF INDIA TO FACE BULLETS
 AND NOT STAVES
BY FRANCES LOW United Press Correspondcnt

Bombay. Dec 29.-(UP)-Indian nationalists who faced police slaves in their last fight for independence aims will face bullets in their new campaign, Mahntma Gandhi told Indian and European members of the India Welfare league here.
 The Mahatma referred to the new ordinances to combat increas- ing terrorism, which have resulted in. fighting and riots in Bengal and the northwest frontier province. He called the ordinances "inhuman and worse than desperate" k
 Gandhi said he could undertake to eradicate anarchy in Bengal "but on my own terms and not the government" He praised Sir Samuel Hoare, secretary of state for India in the British goverfi- ment, as the frankest and most honest of the British cabinet mem bers.
 Gandhi announced. however, that with Q sense of self respect" he ton with the Indian government because of the latest ordinances.
 The Mahatma said he intended tO 0tAaAh CNCAJ AACAN " AA0aOC tAAG government to make cooperation possible.
 The danger spot of the terrorist campaign in Bengal at present is Dacca. an important town of the Dholeswari river, a tributary of the mother Ganges." It is described as the most dangerous place for Europeans. officials and civilians alike, in all India. No European passes through the streets without great risk. although business Is be- ing carired on as usual.
 The situation in Calcutta is ale most as bad. Aside from F.. Vil- Hers, president of the European as- sociation who was shot and slight ly wounded, only government of flcials have been attacked there.
 Two of the most daring shoot ing occurred in the secretariat of the writer's buildings In the governmental quarter. The strict est precautions against the entry of unauthorized persons are in force there.
 Most assailants in the Bengal as- saults have been young college students. the largest class In India with the exception of the pea ants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
BANDITS STOLE THE WHOLE TOWN
 AND LOOTED IT

Pine River, Minn, Dec 29-(UP) Posing as deputy sheriffs. six machine gun bandits terrorized Pine River to-day and robbed stores and homes for two hours. During their stay the bandits slugged Constable ole Houghward and herded half a dozen victims around the town as they entered and robbed a drug store, a hard ware store and several homes.
 The bandits entered the town at 3 q. m. and captured" it until . a. m. when they drove out toward Bralnerd. They left three men locked in the basement of the Ben Horrigan home and three women locked in the bedroom of the same house.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
THE FORESTERS
 OF AMERICA
Court Merritt Heminway Observed Its 42nd
 Anniversary
OFFICERS ELECTED

Court Merritt Heminway of Wa tertown, one of the best known subordinate branches of the For esters of America in Connecticut ushered in it's 42nd year of activi- ties at n largely attended meeting last evening. The session, one or the most enthusiastic in years, was marked by past and present off, cers of the court and of Grand Chief Ranger Walter $. McGowan. He was reelected financial secre- tary of the court, which was hon. ored by the Foresters of the state In elevating him to the highest state office in 1929 and breaking a precedent of forty years in re- electing him grand chief ranger.
 Announcement was made last evening that James J. Walsh of Meriden grand court treasurer, would be an official visitor to Wa tertown on January 18th. He will explain to the members of the society the work of the survey committee formed several months ago for the purpose of carrying out a program of reconstruction.
 Chief interest in last evenings meeting was centered in the elec- ton of officers. The reelection of Dr Edwin G. Reade as court physi- can was one of the outstanding features and incidentally represent ed a testimonial for the doctors loyalty and whole-hearted support of the courts activities.
 Joseph Barry was chosen chief ranger; Samuel Collins. sub-chief ranger; George E. Ryan, treasur- CT; w. $. McGowan. financial secre- tary; F.. J. Garfield, recording secretary; Stanley Buckingham, lecturer; James Planning. trustee for three years; Oscar Jarlott, trus- tee for two years; R. N. Deland, trustee for one year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
Stocks And Grains ! Moved Upward With
 \ Market Stronger

but the undertone was firm and traders were anticipating higher rate shortly.
 United States Steel led the up- turn in the share market, touching 39 IA up 2 3-8 from the pre- vious close and 3 IA points from the bear market low touched yes- terday. Other leaders followed and the volatile Auburn Auto scared s IA points to 132 3-4.
 New York Central rose points to 30 IA and Chesapeake and Ohio 2 3-S to 2S IA in firm railroad group. American Telephone was carried up ? 1-2 points to ll6 Tn the communications Consolidated Gas reached GO l. Pup 2 l-4 points in the utilities division. Case spurted 2 points when wheat and corn rose more than a cent q bushel.
 The usual tendency of a broad ening In the list of issues traded as the year end hears was noted to- day. Two strangers for 1881 made their appearance in the railroad group at sharply deflated levels They were shares of Chicago x Eastern Illinois. Both the common and preferred sold at 50 cents n share, off $28.50 q share for the preferred and off $21.50 for the common.
 Minneapolis, St Paul & Saulte Ste Marie common and preferred issues each sold at $1 a share, the common off 1-S point and the preferred off points.
 At 1:30 D. m. the Dow-Jones in- dustrial average was at 77.23 up 3.39; railroad 34.03 up 1.25; utility 3l.78 up 1.23. Sales to 1880 totaled 1,80O,OOO shares. against 100000 shares in the corresponding period yesterday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
TEN CENT DANCE HAS SHRUNK TO
 THREE CENTS

Cleveland, Dec 29 - OUP- cleveland's tolerance of the "taxi dance" lasted just long enough for officials to hear about it. Then they banned it, because it was not "genteel,"
 A solitary dime-a- dance oInp0- rum was opened on Inc West Side, but after single engagement inc girls thought the idea a "wash. out.r Instead of a dime. they re- 0elyed but three cents for each dance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
DOUBLE TRAGEDY IN LYNN TAKES
 ON NEW ANGLE

Lynn, Mass, Dec 29.-(UP)-A finding that a Lynn riding school master died week ago from acute alcoholism has been revealed by an autopsy to be erroneous, and It appeared likely to-day an autopsy also would be ordered on the body of his pretty young sweetheart. who died after attending his funeral.
 Medical Examiner Nathaniel P. Breed and Dr J. Stewart Rooney, Boston pathologist, cooperated In year-old John Anketell. chauffeur. father of two children. They re- versed the opinion of pr Alfred Bowen, prominent Lynn physician. ing, and ordered the vitals sent to Dr William r. Boos. Harvard toxi- coiogist, for examination.
 Both Anketell and Dr Bowen. b4, and twice divorced, were admirers of pretty young Dorothy Cloutier. found dead in her gas-filled apart ment Thursday. 1t was believed the girl, unwed mother of n l4- month-old baby. committed suicide. possibly through grief over Anke- tells death. But Assistant District Attorney John F. Wilson indicated last night that her body might be exhumed for autopsy.
 Anketeii taught Miss cioutier horseback riding, and she became 50 proficient she was made an ln- atrnctor at his school. After her child was born she gave ID the pos siti0n. but retained that of seere- tary 10 DF Bowen.
 The riding school master was brought to Mlaa Ciouiler'n apart ment by two men Monday nlght. Dorothy called Dr Bowen, who made two subsequent visits, 0n the first two occasions the physi' clan nanertodly administered soda. tiyea of sihe eommen drug store variety. On the third visit, early
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
UNDIES REPLACE LIQUOR IN MAIL
 FOR CHRISTMAS

Great Falls, Mont, Dec 29--(UP) It used to be that wise persons tried to smuggle liquor into this country through the mails, but customs house officials report that the center of balance has shifted from spirits frumenti to silk and woolen undies.
 More than 500 Christmas pack ages cleared here recently con- tained no liquor, and records show that the most popular gifts seem to De fancy and plain underwear.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
Thousands Apply For Registrations
 At Local Branch
Special Staff to Handle Noon Applicants - l932
 Plates Become Legal on Last Day of Old Year

1t has been decided by Miss Irene Dillane, in charge of the office, to keep the office open from o'clock in the morning until o'clock in the evening. It will be closed New Years day.
 The office will be open Saturday, January 2, until 4:30 o'clock in the afternoon so that those who wish to use their cars for the weekend can secure markers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
Claims Boarder Stole Wife's Loue, Demands
 $1O,OOO Heart Balm
Walter Maggay of This City Sues Sergi Nkitko of
 New York, Claiming Alienation of Affections

cal common pleas court. The case is returnable the first Tuesday of January.
 The plaintiff says he is the hus- band of Josephine Maggay and in 1880 and for many years previous was living happily with his wife In Waterbury. In 1881, the com- plaint alleges, the defendant came to the plaintiffs home and by his arts, blandishments and seductions, alienated the love and affection of the plaintiffs wife and destroyed the happiness of his home.
 In consequence the plaintiff has suffered great distress of mind and body and his health and happiness has been destroyed. the plaintiff charges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29

Tuesday. he found Anketell dead.
 Dr Bowen said last night he be- iieved Miss cloutier died accident ally. He said he would "do all In my power to clear this young wo- mans name"
 Police to-day located one of two men who accompanied Anketell .o Mss cloutier's apartment the night before his death.
 The man. whose name was not revealed. was prospective pur. chaser of Anketell's riding school: He produced a third of q pint Of liquor, the remnant. he said. Of the bottle he. Anketoll and the third man had drunk before reaching Miss cloutler's place. fIe reveal ed that after Anketeiis death the young woman sought the bottle Of li0u0F, apparently Intending % have it examined.
 Though the man said the liquor had not made hlm co, t was sent fo tho state chemist for analysis,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
RUSH STARTS FOR AUTO MARKERS
REMOVE
 TACK FROM LUNG
 BY NSTALLMENT

Ann Arbor, Mich, Dec 2S-- (UP)--surgeons at University hos pital here are removing tack from the right lung of Fred Brill. Il, of Sheboygan, Mich, on the in- stallment plan.
 The tack, swallowed a year ago. has become encased in lung tissue. according to Dr R. Bishop Cam field. The surgeon said it's removal is a delicate procedure.
 we have removed part of the tissue" Canfield said. "Now we must wait, and let the boy rest several days before resuming the operation"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
WEATHER BLAMED
 FOR ACCIDENT

.MlddletoWn, Conn" Dec. 29.- OUp) .-"I'he worst weather condl- lions this winter" were blamed by Coroner Lowndes A. smith to-day for the death of q. Lansing Jones, truckman. who was crushed under m overturned truck at lIlgganum, Jan, 2
 Smith nbsOlyed tho driver Of the truck, Louis <. Abelefsk Of Port lnnd,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29

q The rush has started! Scores of motor vehicles owners were in line this morning at the branch office on Benedict street waiting for their chance to take out their 1e32 registration plates which can be placed on the cars starting De- cember 31. Thousands have been taken out the past few days.
 For the convenience of those who can only come at noon hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
By ELMER c. WALZER Press Financial Editor

New York, Dec 29.-UP)- Stocks and grains moved ahead to- day in the face of further irregu- lhrlty in domestic industrial and railroad bonds and a sharp break to new levels for the major decline in United states government issues.
 Selling in the U. s. governments was brought on to some extent by a firmer tendency in money rates
 Call money renewed at 3 per cent,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
DIED OF HURTS

Milford, Conn, Dee 2e,--fuPl-. TWO dRyH after failing from . mo. iOreyele, William Gibson Taylor, Jr gg, Of Devon, died of fgae. lured skull at Milford hospital iasi nights
 10 never rosained consciousness after llSe accident,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
Father Missing, Son Seeks the
 Aid of Police

Willimantic, Conn, Dec 29.-- (UP)-John Peha to-day asked authorities to search for his father. Albert. "A. who has bene missing for two months. He last saw him in woods near the Willimantic river drinking with four men, Phea said.
 Peha said the men told him they left him in the woods. The missing man is short, bald, has blue eyes and wore a grey coat and black vest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
LET 'Ef CRY

Montreal. - Hardhsarted land lords and complaining neighbofs were given q Jolt here when the Circuit Court ruled that a family cannot be evieted from a house be- cause one Of Iia offepFinae sets uH lnaiy Insisted lhak crying ze q nQfs mat occupation foF . aofmn1 Dnnx and that lt is not grounds foE eat* collation. of an apartment IsAses
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
WHITE SALE SAVINGS IN OUR DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT
COME HERE AND SAVE BY BU

40 Inch Wide Unbleached Cotton ClOth--Regular price 16c a yard. January White sale Qr price. yard ..:.......... " 30 Inch Wide Bleached "Fruit of tho Loom" Muslin - Regular price 21c a yard. January White Sale price, 1A~ yard
 2N Yards Wide Heavy Un- Bleached Shecting = Regular price 45c a yard. January White Sale price, 21r a yard .............. OAS AZ and 45 Inch Wide Bleached Pillow Case Tubing - Regular price 29c a yard. January White Sale price, 10~ g. yard ............... ~S 30 Inch Wide Bleachcd Cheese Cloth--Put up in yard pack age of 10h yard lengths in a handy box. Regular price 25c box. January White 1Sn sale price, 8 package .. A~S BON ACCORD B l. E A c H IL D SHEETS AND PILLOW CASES These are made expressly for Grieve, Bisset & Holland, Inc, and we highly recommend them for their wear-resisting quality. This is a much finer count sheet and pillow case than we have ever been able to offer at such q low price.
 v3xO0 Size Sheet for Single Beds --Regular price $1.05. January White sale price, 7Ar each .......'..
 72xD9 Size Sheet for % or Twin Bcds-Regular price $1.19 each. January White Sale Q1r sixo0 Size Sheet for Double Bed Regular price $1.29 each. January White Sale QQ~ price, each ...........
 81xiO8 Size Sheet, Extra Length for Double Bed-Regular price $1.39 each. January QR~ White Sale price, each wv 42x38 Pillow Cases.- Regular price 27c each. January 21r White Sale price, each AAS 4Sx38 Pillow Cases - Regular price 2sc each. January 22c White Sale price, each ~~ Turkish Wash Cloths - Regular price 7c each. January .vla White 6 for 25c "Martex. Turkish Wash Cloths Assorted colors put up IF In package, wrapped In cello phane. Regular price 12 Nc to 15c each. January White Sale 12 TOT SSc Honeycomb Knitted Dish Cloths -Good size. Regular price 12hc each. January White Sale 3 for 25c Hcmlned Part Linen Huck Tow els-Colored border, size 1Sx36. Regular price 2bc each. Jan uary White Sale 12C price, each .......s.:
 Henstitchcd Boott Absorbent Hand Towels-18x36. Regular price zoe each. January 1Ar White Sale price, each Turkish TOweis---Medium size, colored borders. Regular price 12kc each. January Wnite Sale price, Sc each ..........sss..
 2fxAO Inch Double Thread Turk ish Towels-Colored borders. Regular, price 25c each. Jam uary White Sale, 1E~ each ..............
 The items told of in this toned will be on sale on Wed GRIEVE,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29

Charging the defendant with having alienated the love and Es fection of his wife, Walter Maggay of this city to-day instituted suit for $10.000 damages against Sergi Nikitko of New oYrk city in the To-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29

struction which eventually must be provided. If governmental agencies this year take the lead in supplying their own construction needs. pri- yate construction undoubtedly will quickly follow and the wheels Of industry once again will be hum- ming in high gear.
 There is no argument as to the construction industry occupying the strategic point in any attempt at forcing the movement toward busi- ness recovery. This is granted by all economists, leading public off, cials and business leaders. The only argument that can exist con- cerns ways and means to maintain construction awards at a level that will secure the desired objective.
 It seems certain that establish ment of a reconstruction finance corporation and a system of federal home loan discount banks, as rec commended by President Hoover, would have a very beneficial effect on private construction, not only through facilitating the securing of capital for new construction, but by lending demand for much needed improvement in construction quail ity' and methods of appraisal. The presldent's conference on home building and home ownership has stimulated thought throughout the nation with relation to housing facilities and 1t may be that q res ava akening in this market, with special attention to m0destly priced homes for the average wage earner, may be developed. :.
 The construction industry itself Is prepared to serve the public on a higher plane than eyer before, and will continue its fight for skill. Integrity and responsibility dur- Ing the coming year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
MAs IIIg TIlOunI.IlR

HOuet0n, Teknb.~~Tf0ubIth, Ihoy say. comes in punches. Herbert firoves believes that, lie was held up and bandits took eibo from him. When he went to get his ear q short time after he found that someone had stolen the motoFs meter from lt. To clap the cllmaK, when he opened the grain steFe e which he works someone had faken 90 cents in pennies from the eaIslar, and about $50 Co feed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
MAY TAX CHURCH PROPERTY TO GET
 MORE REVENUE

Albany, N. r., Dec 29-(UP)- Taxation of church property as a means of increasing New York state revenue, was urged to-day by Joseph Lewis, president of the Freethlnkers of America.
 Explaining that the small prop erty owner was the one needing tax exemption, Lewis told the gov- ernor ''that if ministers of religion were sincere in their statements to help relieve the present financial distress they should be the first to propose that church property be taxed and that this gross discrim- ination be ended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29

Kashmir, over al,00D square miles in area. ia ihe largest lnde' pendent state in India.