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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-18
Opportunity For
 Public To Aid
 Needy Children
Wl6yC Crosby Contest Thanksgiving Morning Expect
 ed to Be Greatest Financial Success in History
 of City-AppeaI for Under Privileged Child Makes Headway

The. campaign to sell tickets for the milk fund game of Thanksgtv- ing morning has started. Tickets have been distributed in the grades and high schools, and very soon every individual in Waterbury Is going to have an opportunity to purchase tickets for the game and thus help out this worthy cause. And 1t Is a. worthy cause. The teachers who come in contact with the youngsters of our city can cite very many pitiable cases of under nourished, unfortunate children whom all would gladly aid if they had these cases brought to their attention.
 When there is a terrible disaster the horror of 1t makes demands that cannot be withstood. Tn such a case there Is neither room nor need for over-emphasis on suffer- ing. When there Is, week after week, some new disaster, as in time of war, we become accustom! ed to 1t, our nerves are dulled and we no longer respond. There is a continuing need in this com nunity that calls for help. We have children in our schools who have been and will continue to he under-fed, under-nourished Their parents, stricken by misfortune, by the present lack of employment, are of themselves unable to provide adequately for them. There are several agencies in the city work
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-18

Sixteen different operations are necessary in making the ordinary sewing needle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-18

ing for their relief. The schools of Waterbury wish to do something in this line to aid the children who oppear daily in the classroom and who need help. That is the reason for this milk fund--not to aid children coming from well-to-do homes, but for the little chaps who are not receiving all they should receive. @
 This free distribution of milk to our youngsters is not exactly new. The ordinary citizen of Wat erbury will probably be amazed to learn that last year no less than 233,683 bottles of milk were dis tributed in our schools, absolutely free, to those needing 1t. This year 1t Is evident that even more milk is going to be necessary. Already 2,6O2 bottles are being distributed every day in our schools and 1t is the hope of Dr Godfrey, Dr Dono- van and Commissioner Walsh that this average can be maintained
 Surely half pink of milk day for a youngster is not much. Sure- ly no one in this city would refuse his aid in maintaining this work. 1t is unnecessary to point out that in order to keep 1t up noney must come from some source. Very many cannot afford to send in checks to the fund but a very great many can buy at least one ticket for the game. Fifty cents is not a great sum but multiplied ten
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-18

thousand times 1t means real money, and in this case 1t means the maintenance of a really char table work.
 When youngster asks you to take a ticket don't stop to consider whether or not you are a football fan, whether or not you can at- tend. Remember only that if you and your neighbor and all neigh bors take tickets, that many youngsters of Waterbury--not of Boston or Chicago. but Waterbury little folks, will continue to receive milk every day. Refuse the tickets and you are refusing those who have so little.
 The tctai contributions to date for the milk fund amount to S3,- 728.63.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-18
ROWLAND. HUGHES
 NEW FOOD MARKET
Opened To-day With
 Choice Quality of Stock at Lowest Prices
CASH AND CARRY PLAN

Howland- Hughes food market, the newest department of this pop ular establishment, had it's formal opening this morning. It's inaugu- ration had been anticipated with no little interest on the part of the thousands of patrons. It Is hail. ed as a crowning achievement in the building activities of the firm and it's opening in conjunction with the great house warming" event now in full swing. makes 1t an affair of public importance.
 "rhe Best for Less" is the slo- gan of the new food market. Qual- ity foods and choice meats will be available at most attractive prices. Nationally known brands of pro- ducts will be featured in the oper- ation of the grocery branch of the department.
 Not only the appreciable savings that will be more than apparent in purchases, but the convenience of the splendidly stocked market should make is one of the best patronized of Howland-H Hughes many departments. Fresh cuts of meat, the choicest of chops and fruits and vegetables of the finest quality at the lowest price will make visit to the new food mar ket a profitable one. The cash and carry plan will make exceptional bargainst available at all times.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-18
S5,OOO DAMAGE
 SUIT IN COURT
Emily Pace, Plaintiff Against Edith Leas in
 Superior Court
MOTORCYCLE MISHAP

Trial of the $5000 damage suit of Emily Pace against Edith Leas was started before Judge Richards Booth and a jury in superior court today. The action is based on in- juries the plaintiff claims she suf- fered when she was Struck and run down by the defendants motorcy- cle, operated by Arthur Kiersted on North Main street.
 According to the complaint she was crossing the street to her home at SIP North Main street, on July 2, 1880, when she was struck. In addition to numerous bruises, con- tusions and lacerations she sus- tained fractured lief tleg and a severe shock, the complaint d. leges.
 Attorney T. F. Conway and At torney W. W. Gager represent the plaintiff and Attorney Lawrence L. Lewis appears for the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-18
Frank Salinardi
 Out on Probation
Fine of $25 Imposed Paid
 Last Night

After payment of $25 fine im- posed in addition to a 30 day jail sentence, a month ago, Frank Sal- inardi of this city was released from the New Haven county jail at o. clock last night. He is now on pro- bation until the court costs amounting to $86 are paid.. When Salinardi was sentenced a month ago, fine of $25 ad costs was added. Yesterday Attorney John J. Tobin informed Judge Miles F. Me- Niff that Saiinardfs term expired and sought the courts permission to have Salinardi placed on pro- bation for the payment of the fine. Judge McNiff refused. The $2b fine was, raised however, before 6 o. clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-18
Final Preparations For
 St. Margaret's Supper

Everything is in readiness for the turkey supper to be given by the ladies of St Margarets parish tomorrow night at Temple hall. The committees have been busy for several weeks working to make the supper a success. The supper has created city-wide interest and 1t Is expected that a large number will drop in at Temple hall between 4 and 8 tomorrow to sample the fine turkey supper which will be of dim ner proportions.
 All returns for tickets and sup per fund donations should be made before the supper tomorrow to Mrs Thomas Delaney of 19 Plaza avenue of the general supper com mittee, or to Mrs Hugh Murphy, 85 Waterville street. who heads the tickets committee. Many gem erous donations of food and sup piles have been made by local merchants and tradesmen, for which the clergy and general par ish are extremely grateful.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-18

into the river." Captain stuart Mp. DonneIl, bead of the patrol here. who directed the seizure last night, point. but is is very theacherOun.
 'PyzyBld and his companion reached n small bar several feet Off the island. and then this man Louis M., apparently attempting to go further, stepped into one of the numerous holes on the floor of the river at that point.
 "The rapids covered hi mimme- diateiy. We could not see him at first because 1t was dark. Pysyslsi, apparent yfearing a similar fate. returned to the island. and sur rendered.
 T had two men with me and.they
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-18
TEXAN BOASTS OF SAW
 USED BY DEAF'SMITH,

Houston, Tex-Corrad Marschall 91-year-old Houston butcher, has saw which he believes was used by Deaf Smith, famous Texas scout. to saw away the foundation of Vince's Bridge, a feat that help ed bottle up the Mexican army at San Javinto.
 He found the saw, now almost rusted away, at the site of Vince's Bridge in 1865.
 He Is confident the saw was used by Smith to cut down the bridge and, incidentally. to cut off Santa Ana, the Mexican general, from escaping. A museum once offered him $500 for 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-18
SCHOOLS GET TICKETS FOR MILK FUND CAME
High Honor for
 Milton L. Jennes
Appointed Member of Staff of Vale Freshmen
 Book

Milton L. Jennes. son of Mir and Mrs J. K. Jennes of Crescent street, has been honored by Yale university with the appointment of advertising manager of the Fresh
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-18
NAUCATUCK
Heavy Fog Holds
 Up Motor Traffic
Capt Goodwin of Football Team Released From iospi-
 tal-Team Idle This Week

auto markers and with operating an unregistered motor vehicle. He will be given a hearing in the lo- cal court next Monday morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-18

played thnif Haahils'sis VI tlz6 where Louis M.. waa lR1t eaN1 z|K men saw him iicundefina n fI|A shallow water. trying 10 stand nSE buf the strong current battered HiNI down again and again.
 "Then the current cauHiil is|H. being carried, he was swept toWard the falls.
 'The lights followed iilin for only a minute more and then the darkness engulfed him. He didn't haev . chance to escape death.
The Washington times., 1931-04-02
Financial Nevs Stocks Bonds Commodities and Comment
Short Hours Aid Industry
To Retain Employees

by the development of new prod
ucts such as the rustless or non
corrosive Irons and steels, which
are helping to keep some Of the
companies at fair production
volume through the slump, the
report showed. Mr.. Charles con
tinued:
"Aside from stabiliZatiOn
measures, the extension Of re-
lief to needy employees has been
found necessary by some mem
berS.
Here is one steel mill pres
ident'S method:
Through q committee that
we have, no one goes hungry
or lacks coal or clothes. We
do not give this in the form Of
charity, but extend credit in
our cOmmisSary so that when
the borrower can work he can
pay it back.
"NO honest workman Is seek
ing charity-all he wants is
work. In our plant so far,
IL have been able to share
the work so as to give all some
thing to live on even If 1t Is
small"
The Washington times., 1931-04-02

BY shortening hours of labor
and providing for plant ex-
pansions, companies affiliated
with the National Association Of
Flat Rolled Steel Manufacturers,
have held employment up to 83
per cent Of normal, Col. Arthur
Woods, chairman of the pres
ident's emergency committee for
employment was informed today.
George H. Charles, president of
the organization, reported mem
Der companies are producing at
present IS per cent of the ma
tional output of flat rolled steel
and have 101,347 men employed,
compared with a normal 122,565.
He added:
"MOSt Of our employees are
on a part time basis, four days
per week on the average. Since
production declined 30 per cent
in 1880 as compared to 1929 it
Is obvious employment has held
up WELL"
One firm reported an actual
increase of employees due to
stabilization measures and plant
expansions.
Employment is being spread
The Washington times., 1931-04-02
PROCESS GIVES.
RICHER GAS

A new type of gasoline with
an exceptional anti.knock rating
is described in a publication
issued by the Petroleum Conver.
sion Corporation, Of New York.
The gasoline is produced by q
method known as the true vapor
phase process.
In the conversion of crude oil
to gasoline by this process, all
the material to be converted, in
cluding the sulfur compounds,
becomes gaseous at temperatures
of $50 degrees Fahrenheit or
higher.
In this high temperature
gaseous conditions, the sulfur
compounds are decomposed largely
into hydrogen sulfide, which Is
easily removed by patented
methods which are a part Of the
process.
The Washington times., 1931-04-02
BIG MACHINERY.
ORDERS DUE

The final week of March and
the close Of the first quarter finds
pending business good in the
country's machinery and ma.
chine-tool markets, American Ma
chinist reports.
Actual orders, however, con-
tinue to be spotty, although the
months sales record for the in
dustry is expected to exceed
February totals as February, in its
turn, exceeded January. Condi-
tions in the trade are approaching
normalcy, but the progress is so
gradual that its influence from
week to week is scarcely felt.
Sentiment is better in the New
York market as a number Of good
leads slowly assume the shape of
orders. After several quiet weeks,
Chicago again feels spring in the
air, with upturning inquiries and
orders, railroad inquiry leading.
The Washington times., 1931-04-02
FOREIGN GAINS
SEEN BY BANK

NEW YORK, April 2.-While
the past month has brought no
very startling change in business
situation, evidence of improve
ment appears in the composite
indexes of production and trade
computed to allow for seasonal
variation, the monthly review of
economic conditions issued by the
National City Bank states:
"WhiIe there is no certainty
that the decline may not be
resumed later on as was the
case after the temporary re-
vival last spring, the review
declares, the prolonged decline
that has already taken place,
and the low levels to which
business has been reduced
makes this seem improbable.
What appears more probable is
that business has now reached
the bottom of the valley, the
width of which is still indie
terminate.
Although there have been a
number of unfavorable develop
ments such as further dividend
cuts, the drop in the income tax
collections and declining CON-
modify prices. the review sees
these as being offset by the
improvement in the foreign situa-
ton.
The Washington times., 1931-04-02
CooRDIrIATED TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION
Through the more extensive ne Of containers
and portable truck bodies, m cooperation With
established trucking companies. By aA1liz4ion with
tranaoontinentL bus lines and half irtrest IL
Pennsylvania Greyhound Lines, Inc. the Peznsyk
vznia Railroad established during the year sound
and profitable basis Of coordinating rail and high
way transportation which benefits the Company
itself. the public and the highway agencies inA
terested. Travel over the coordinated railam
route between New York and Pacific Coast cities
showed such satisfactory increase that II wss
necessary to place two daily railar 4S>houn
schedules IN effect in each direction. A new S6A
hour ali >ar mail express and passenger service was
also inzugrated By TranAonntineutd g Western
Ar Transport, Inc, winch took over the opera
tions Of the Transcontinenta Ar Transport, Inc.
and Western Ar Express. Ine- 10 operate the
line between New York and Los Angeles
San Francisco.
The Washington times., 1931-04-02
THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
SUMMARY OF ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1880

oUMMAK1 ANNUAL
THE The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, covering
will be formally presented the stockholders the annual
that although the total
operating declined
dividends and all other charges but also provide surplus
nearly $11,ooooo.
outstanding close Net 2S compared
with $882
OPERATING RESULTS
COmAd
Tor1Or cExNspw
Txzsano
do....
NET
hJconF FNGh ErARTrA OHSo
NAkrcGR sNcoAH
II
CHARcwam amonto
Ne 6SSSS
After providing payment so dividends the stockholders and for sinking
and funds credited Profit and Loss Account
The Washington times., 1931-04-02

R1NA&G8
The Company met its maturing oblig9t3onn d.
euding $5o,ooo.ooo Ten>Year 7R Secured Go5
Bonds.
Issuance and sale during the ycaf Of $6o,ooaIeos
foctyyear, ~ per cent Gold Debentre Bands
left unused at the end Of the year approximately
$S3,ooo,ooo of the Company'S authorized m
debtedness. In order to prDvide the capital
necessary to continue the Company'S progressive
development and Improvement and TO retire oCE'
standing obligations, there will be submitted 10
the stockholders at the annual meeting the queS
ton Of authorizing the Board Of Directors to IN
crease the authorized Indebtedness TO the extent
Of $I5oooo,ooo additional.
The Company has paid prturn 10 ks StocAb
holders in every year since 1877. It is owned
by 733,414 stockholders, new high record whe
reside in every State of the Union and nearly al
foreign countries. A large proportion Of the years
increase of 37,2o5 stockholders represents new
employe holders as result of the employe stock
alotments of 1923 and 1890. The 1890 allotment
was heavily ovcrsubscribed BY more than 72,oo0
employees in all departments Of the service. En-
ployes constitute 22% Of the EeockhoadexA
oPERATING EFFICIENCY
Notwithstanding unusual business eontSouR
operating efficiency, as measured BY te cztSo 6
operating expenses to operating neuenucA wag
greater in 1880 than in any Of the preceding nina
years except 1913 and 1919. Operating ratios foG
the last ten years, given below, reflect the Com
pany's steady progress in reducing eosts through
greater efficiency and economy IN al parts Of the
oervicc, increased loadiaR, and speed Of trainA
closer cooperation betv officers and employees
and the expenditure Of N y millions Of dollars to
improve and expand equipment and fac1itieaa
The Washington times., 1931-04-02
NEW ERA SEEN
IN j. s. TRUST
BUSTING
Many Recent Activities Cited
BY Haney as Evidence That
Government Ire Is Aroused
BY LEWIS HANEY
Director New York University Bureau Of
Business Research and Former
Economist of Federal Trade

Director New York University Bureau Of
Business Research and Former
Economist of Federal Trade
Commission
1t begins to loo: as if we are
going to see an increase in anti
trust activity. OF this we have
two evidences.
Gradually it is dawning on us
that the Department Of Justice
and the Federal Trade Commits
sion are getting busy.
Want Bars Down
In the last few months so-called
consult DEGREES" have been OBJ
tanned against the asphalt roofing
manufacturers and the bolt, nut
and rivet manufacturers. The
case against the meat packers has
been reopened.
Now comes the news that suit
is being filed by the Government
against the Sugar Institute.
The ether indication is the large
amount of discussion and propar
ganda we have seen of late in
favor of modifying the antitrust
law.
Many Go Limit
A good many business men and
lawyers have been seeking to
educate" the public to a point
where they may allow a letting
down of the bars against combi-
nations and agreements in re-
Straint Of trade.
without prejudice, we can say
that too many of the combina-
tions which claim that they don't
know what the law, allows them
to do are trying to "go as far as
the law allows" The citizen who
really wants to keep the letter
and the spirit of the law rarely
has much trouble.
The Washington times., 1931-04-02
New York Bond Market
GOVERNMENT BONDS

Librety 1st cv AIS '32-'47....... 1o2 25
Treasury 35,s '4S'47,......... 101 3
Liberty 4th AIS S3-'3S .,... 1O3 26
Treas,irv 2a.s '41-47 June....... 1o1 12
treasury As 'N-'54 107 Is
The Washington times., 1931-04-02
American Express
Bank Assets GrOu

The American Express Bank
and Trust Company of New York,
which opened for business less
than a year ago, reports total
resources as of March 25 of S54,-
O52, 2,120. This compares with
resources of $50.536.124 on Decem
ber 81, and $38,782,461 shown in
its first published statement as
of June 80 last year.
The Washington times., 1931-04-02

After providing payment 80 dividends the stockholders and for sinking
and other funds credited Profit and Loss Account
The Washington times., 1931-04-02
RAINS AID FARM
PROSPECTS IN
VICINITY
Soil Fitted for Planting, But
Expert Says Much More Is
Needed to Insure Crops

A survey of Maryland and Del
aware farmers planting inten-
tions as of March /, last, taken
by the U. S. Bureau of Agrfcul-
tural Economics in cooperation
with the extension service of the
University of Maryland and just
made public, is of particular in
terest to Washington produce
merchants and consumers.
Rains Aid Planting
The rains of March, the first
normal rainfall in the past 18
months, has put the surface soil
in excellent condition for the
planting, says DR.. Joseph B.
Kincer, agricultural meteorologist
OF the United States Weather
Bureau here. But he warns:
"The' rains as yet have pene-
trated only the surface soil,
and to Saturate the subsoil to
the point where 1T safely will
Withstand the usual summer
drought will require IL to Is
more inches of rain to fall be-
tween now and June l, or one
and half times to twice the
normal for these two months.
The start made is excellent,
but its dollars and cents value
will be determined by how
Jupiter Pluvius follows it up"
Maryland Probabilities
According to the survey, Mary
land + farmers intend planting
greater acreageS of all the main
spring sown crops than we're
harvested last year. This is par
t1cularly true of the food crops,
oats, barley, soy beans and cow
peas, the acreageS of which may
be from Is to so per cent greater
than were harvested last year.
Of the important field crops it
is probable that only wheat and
tame hay will be harvested from
smaller acreages than in 1890.
Because of the drought last
year considerably less wheat was
planted last fall than was har-
vested. The drought also caused
serious damage to hay crops,
especially to new paintings of
clovers, with the result that the
acreage of tame hay for harvest
will probably be about 7 per cent
smaller than was harvested last
year.
With part of their usual wheat
acreage available for spring crops
and with shortage of hay in
sight farmers in Maryland have
In mind planting about 3 per
cent more corn, 25 per cent more
oats, so per cent more barley, so
per cent more soy beans, 40 per
cent more coWpeas, 9 per cent
more potatoes, Is per cent more
sweet potatoes, and Is per cent
more tobacco than they harvested
last year.
Bigger Delaware Acreage
Delaware farmers will plant
greater acreageS of all the i'm
portant spring-soWn field crops
this year than they harvested in
1880 If they carry out their in
tentlonS as expressed about
March /. The acreage planted
to winter wheat last fall was con-
siderably short of that harvested,
largely because of the drought,
so that the increased acreage of
crops planted this spring will
tend to offset the decrease in
wheat.
It must be remembered that
the intended acreages in this re-
port are compared with harvested
acreage last year, and not with
planted acreages. There was
some abandonment of acreage
last year, due to drought condi-
tions, particularly in hay crops,
and the intended increases in
acreage of field crops this year
are to offset prospective short
ages of hay crops this year.
The Washington times., 1931-04-02
PUGET SOUND POWER

c. w. Kellogg has resigned as
chairman of the board of Puget
Sound Power and Light Com
pany A. w. Leonard resigned as
president and was elected chair
man of the board to succeed Mr.
Kellogg, j. F. Mclaughlin was
elected president in place of MI.
Leonard.
The Washington times., 1931-04-02
IRON EXPORTS UP

The daily average Of exports Of
iron and steel products from the
United States in February showed
an increase over January, the
Department of Commerce reports
February'S daily average exports
amounted to 1888 tons, against
1892 in January.