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proximate the staggering total of from s8,0OO
OOO, 900 to SIC, 900 100000 year.
The young army of 6,700 employees recruited
for the taking of this unprecedented census"
said Mr.. Loman "is generated by woman
Miss Farnum. 1t Is she who was charged with
the task of recruiting them and of assuming
responsibility, under the direction of w. M
Steuart, director of the census, for their as
signment to their tasks; and it is she upon
whom rests a large share Of the responsibility
for their proper disposition, now that the task
is completed Miss Farnum is chief of Person.
mel Of the Census Bureau, bureau with per-
sonne problems unlike those of any other bu-
reau in the Government service. I might add
that this is one Government bureau where the
preponderance Of the work is done by women
and of its group of $40 supervisory officers, 1856
are women.
In the Patent ONCE" he continued I'VE
have at present 16 women who have earned the
title assistant patent examiner, and others
who have served in that capacity in the past.
-Four of this latter group resigned in recent
years to carry on their private patent-law
practices, having gained the necessary ex-
perience under Uncle Sans tutelage I am
told that they are now successful practicing
attorneys.
IIlN the Conference on Home Building and
Home Ownership" concluded Mr. Lamont
women are playing major role. Through the
medium OF this conference President Hoover
hopes to put at the disposal of the American
people valuable facts and suggestions to aid
them in wise selection and proper financing
Of their home ventures, for it is the Chief
Executives belief that the most important de-
velopment OF pqan's life is the purchase and
building OF home, which, incidentally, is
usually the project the most complicated and
least understood of any he undertakes.
With this thought in mind Mr. Hoover
called together leading experts of the country
many OF them women-to study the business
Evening star., 1931-12-06

THAT was when red-headed guy in the
| garage got funny when he noticed my face
still red yet and said. What's the matter,
Prince Charming. didn't you ever see pretty
dame before?"
I got mad and said Plenty of them, but
doubt If one has ever seen you twice" Red
Grogan, his name was, and didn't know it,
but his face a spot with him, as they
say and the next thing knew 1 was knocked
down. Then the next thing he knew he was
knocked down and don't know how long the
up-and- down business would of lasted If Dutch
hadn't stopped it. BY that time guess Reds
face was real sore spot, because my jaws were
very sore spots, because he was short and stocky
and couldn't reach higher, but could punch
him in the eye easy
This guy is a hell cat" Red said TO Dutch
Where did you learn to box?"
In an orphans home" said Orphans love
to box"
Well" Red said, 1.-The next time wanta hit
guy I'll ask him first If he's an orphan"
Everybody laughed at that ana We shook
hands and he went across the street to
butcher shop for some raw meat for his eyes
SO his wife wouldn't kid him too much, he said
The fight dismissed Mrs. Carter off my mind
which shows I wasn't very well acquainted with
Mrs. Carter. Because, next night, while I was
waiting outside night club they call them, so
as to charge more for no better stuff than in
plain speakeasy, who should drive up but Mrs
Carter and dismiss her chauffeur like she was
going in the club. But she said Hello, how
are you tonight?" and gave a number on
East Sixty third, near Park. 1t was such
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-27
BOY LOVED THE
 RAILROADS AND
 STOPPED WRECK
His Father Is Trainnlan So Son Saved Express, Aft- CT He Heard Plot to Smash It

Boston, Oct. 27.-(UP).-A boy with an inborn love of railroads disrupted a plot to wreck the west ern express of the Boston & Albany railroad last night.
 Hero of the movie-like episode was Edward J. Hogan. IA. of trainman S6 years.
 Edward. husky youngster, was enroute to join his gang" at a Charles-River wharf after supper when he discovered seven ties heaped on the outbound rails near Faneuil station, where there is a 20-foot embankment.
 The boy began hauling the bulky timbers off the tracks, and only two remained when two men. ap- parently the perpetrators of the plot. appeared, one of them armed
 with a pick-axe handle. He chased
 Edward away, striking him on the side with the handle. Then he and his companion disappeared. Afraid to return to the scene. Edward hurried to a place where some excavating was being done. seized red lantern, and put 1t on
 the tracks about 100 feet east of where the two ties lay. He then went to police box and sounded a citizens alarm, which brought officers only two or three minutes
 before the western express was scheduled to pass.
 Police removed the ties and the
 lantern and the train roared by. its crew and 300 passengers unaware
 of their narrow escape from serious accident.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-27
Short Talks at
 St Joseph's Hall
Rev Edward A. Gradeck Principal Speaker Last
 Night

Rev. Edward A. Gradeck of the Holy Trinity church in Hartford, was the guest speaker at a series of talks sponsored by the Knights of Lithuania, last night at the new St. Joseph's school auditorium. The usual large audience of young men and young ladies attended and were treated to one of the most interesting talks of the season. Father Gradeck's subject was on What Sports Should Develop to Young People of America-Com- mon Sense. Friendship and Healthy Bodies Developed from Good Sports" The speaker also told sev- eral football stories, one of which had reference to the late Knute Rockne, famous coach of the Notre Dame team, who was always first for clean sportsmanship by hsi boys. Following Father Gradeck' s short talk, Rev. John Kripas. cur ate of St. Joseph's church, intro- duced Rev. John Jakaitis. M. I. C.. of St. Mary's College in Thompson. Conn.,, who also spoke highly, com mending the wonderful audience present last night.
 Next Monday night, another real treat is in store for the young men and ladies of St. Joseph's parish. Rev. John Kripas, chairman of the K. of L. social committee and Deputy Sheriff John Jenusaitis have been honored by being able to secure Honorable Judge Edward Finn, judge of the .court of com mon pleas, as the guest speaker next Monday night at the new St. Joseph's school auditorium.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-27
October Shows Big
 Sales Improvement
Collections Also Better, According to National Credit
 Smvey-New England Leads Nation

New York, Oct 27-A noticeable strengthening in the foundation for collection and sales volume throughout the country is noted in the October survey of business and trade conditions in 110 of the na- tion's leading trade centers, as published today in the October issueissue of Credit and Financial Management, official publication of the National Association of Credit Men.
 For the fifth consecutive month resistance to further drops n the volume of sales and collections is revealed, with October presenting almost exact duplicates of hte per centages of September in regard 10 good, fair and slow collection con- ditions. 2
 As in September, so in October, sixty-two per cent of the corre- spondents report fair sales condi- tions and the September figure of fifty-four per cent fair collections is duplicated as well in October. The duplication Is also noticeable in the number of cities reporting good collections, a total of four again being present. Only one of these four cities was not present last month. It is Utica. New York. which replaces Miami, Florida, in the good column. Springfield,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-27
Out Crates Seven Lawyers And Wins
 Brookside Berth
When Case Is Called Seven Attorneys Rise to Defend
 Accused, Intending 10 Impress Court Prisoner
 Fears Result and Argues Own Case, Unsuccess- x fully

The greatest array of legal talent ever assembled as counsel for the defense in the history of police court was in evidence this morn ing when the case of the state versus Frank Steele was heard.
 Prosecuting Attorney Emil Hum- mell called the name of Frank Steele. Seven lawyers immediate ly stood up and bowed to Judge John F. McGrath signifying their intentions of defending the accused on the allegations of intoxication and vagrancy.
 The court stared for a few sec- onds at the lineup of barristers. Steele also looked at them. He apparently was attempting to re- call who and how many were with him when he was given a ride. Steele immediately came to the conclusion that he had but one chance in eight if he was to be tried with the lineup. He hastily decided that it was case of every man for himself and immediately proceed to steal the show and the limelight.
 Patrolman Charles Nolan testi- fled that he found Steele camp. ing out in the city's Green. None of the seven lawyers for the de- fense challenged the statement. Steele took the stand and made one of his famous long speeches. He declared that he had respect for the law, it's officers and the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-27

judge. He promised that if given the opportunity he would go into exile in Cheshire for one year and If he dared to show himself in Wa. terbury until, er-until, well until the end of next April he hoped the judge would send him to jail.
 Judge McGrath's questions were relayed to Steele, who is very hard of hearing, by court officer, Patrol- man Walter Overton. As Steele orated from the witness stand one by one Of the seven lawyers for the defense faded out of the picture and retired to the side-lines. Steele almost grinned with satisfaction. He had been kept guessing whether they were with him or against him. but as he proceeded to talk them into submission he was tickled.
 When Steele had completed his talk after many interruptions he was ordered taken back to the workhouse at Brookside for three months. The judge remarked that he would not be obliged to worry about room and board for the win ter. Prosecuting Attorney Hum. mell agreed with the judge re- marking. Tt is perhaps best that he goes to Brookside. He might upset the organization down in New Haven"
 It later developed that the seven lawyers had volunteered their serv- ices to befriend Steele hoping to impress the court by their mum bers. but Steele didn't take any chances by admitting the nook up."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-27
BANK CREDIT PLAN GIVES BOOM TO
 MARKET VALUES
More Than Ten Billion Dol- lars Has Been Added Value of Securities and Farm Products
BY RICHARD l.. GRIDLEY Limited Press Financial Writerl

New York. Oct 27-(UP)-More than ten billion dollars has been added to the market value of the country's securities and major ag- ricultural products since the bank credit plans were announced sev- eral weeks ago.
 Compared with the National Credit corporations resources of one billion dollars, the ten billion dollar appreciation in stocks and commodities shows the extent to which confidence has been restored merely through announcement of the plan. Doubtless other factors have been responsible for the rise in prices, but stock, grain and cot ton traders are almost unanimous in their belief that the greater part of the improvement can be traced to the credit plan.
 Rough estimates place the ap- preciatton in securities .on the stock exchange from the October 5 low at slightly more than seven billion dollars. Bonds were al- most unchanged but appreciation in value of stocks on other ex- changes and unlisted securities, brings the total to approximately ten billion dollars. In the same period, the nations leading agri- cultural products-corn, cotton and wheat-have risen nearly half a billion dollars.
 Gains in stocks listed on the New York stock exchange from their early October lows amount to approximately 20 per cent; wheat has risen II to IS cents bushel; corn about cents a bushel and cotton approximately $10 a bale.
 Although the appreciation in stocks Is far larger than the gains In commodities. strength in the lat- ter has been far more impressive because 1t gives aid to the already agricultural sections. Many commodity brokers feel the bear markets in cotton and ders are not so sanguine.
 Per capita appreciation of both stocks and commodities for the en- tire population amounts to nearly $100. This gain is purely on pa- per. but nevertheless is highly im- portant.
 The rise in prices will be of valu- able assistance to the National Credit corporation, which Is at- tempting to free slow bank resour- ces in its plan for restoring con- fidence through strengthening the banking structure. The credit cor poration will extend aid through loans on liquid assets.
 Rising prices in securities and commodities will allow banks to realize more quickly on listed as- sets and lessen the demands on the credit corporation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-27
Importance of
 Mental Activity
Subject of Lecture By Dr
 L. J. Thompson

Dr Lloyd J. Thompson. resident assistant professor of psychiatry and mental hygiene at Yale. spoke on Gan What We Think Make or Break Us?" at meeting held in Davenport hall of the Second Con- gregational church last night. Dr Thompson pointed to the import ance of mental attitudes upon the health of the individual and also to the importance of constructive and destructive attitudes of mind
 Attitudes, he explained, are fos- tered largely by those around the individual in his early days. He described various types of indivi- duals. explaining that frequently the physical makeup of the fn- dividual plays an important part in shaping his mental attitudes.
 About 200 persons heard Dr Thompson's talk. Monday night another meeting will be held in Davenport hall at which time William M. Harris. chairman of the local relief committee will be the speaker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-27

Massachusetts, Terre Haute, Indi- ana and Helena, Montana, are Tn that classification again in October, but both Helena and Worcester, Massachusetts, lost their classifica- tion of good in sales in the October survey as compared with Septem- ber's.
 Additional comments on local conditions reveal that southern business faces a perplexing situa- tion. Florida correspondents relay news of slow conditions at present, but bright outlook for the future which, of course, includes the usual prosperous winter season with its accompanying tourist traffic. Ken lucky also feels conditions to be on the upward trend, but Louisiana states that ''the price of cotton continues downward and with most cotton growers already owing more than the cotton will bring, we have a sorry situation. Employment is really on the increase, the cause of a 1892 holiday on cotton raising
 which many think would help seems lost. We are thankful, how.
 everc. for a good feed crop"
 From California come reports oi a noted improvement in retail sales and building lines, while Col orado finds collections and sales 70 be improving slowly and Minnesota states that despite a slight decrease in sales. buyers are continuing to purchase current needs, finding the money to take care of. these purchases and at the same time re- ducing debts. South Dakota re- ports collections and sales from twenty to twenty-five per cent un- der those of last year and Kansas ascribes unfavorable weather con- ditions and low prices for the lack of improvement in collections and sales.
 New England sends in the most optimistic reports. Western Massa- Vermont and surrounding districts report improvement in sales within the past month which tends to relieve the unemployment as additional help is be- ing taken on.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-27
Sniff Interest Dates
 10 Elinainate Future
 Temporary Loans
$5O,O0O Golf Course Issue of Bonds Bear May and November Payment Dates Instead of January and July as in Previous Sales

Inauguration of a new system of paying interest and redemption on city bonds took place last night at q special meeting of the board of aldermen when a vote was passed ordering $50,000 in munic- ipal golf course bonds placed on the market for sale. The bonds will bear interest at the rate of A. per cent and the interest and redemption will fall due in May and November of each year. This represents a change in the dates for such payments and will wipe out the necessity of future tempo rary loans to meet such obligations pending the receipt of taxes.
 At the present time the city's various bond issues fall due in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-27
Civil Actions in
 Common Pleas Papers Filed in Suits Amounting to Over
 $I0,O00

Seven civil actions totaling $10,- co were started in the common pleas court yesterday. The seven plaintiffs, all Wate bury residents, were hiding in a car owned by Benjamin Kobotznick and operated by his Lrother, Samuel, when 1t f. ed in a collision near the Southington Mountain on Aug 18th with a machine operated by Ray me, C.. Wallin of East Hampton. The D.. tiffs and the amount sought by each are Celia Robot. nick, $5,000; Samuel Kobotznick, $2.500. Benjamin Kobotznick, $500 Bernie Medick, $500; Belle Kobotz- nick, $500 and Nathan Kobotznick. $1,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-27
Deeds Filed
 for Record
Light X Power Co Secures Title to Land in Water-
 vile

Papers were filed to-day in the office of the town clerk conveying parcel of property on Thomas ton avenue in Waterville from the Connecticut Light & Power com pany to the Connecticut Railway & Lighting company. The land is not large in area but adjoins the prop erty of the Beardsley & Wolcott Manufacturing company. The lat ter firm conveyed the tract to the Connecticut Light & Power com pany on June 27th. 1929.
 Another quit claim deed filed to-day was from Henrietta A.. Snyder to John Sloksnaitis and in- volved property on the south side of Greenleaf avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-27
ANTHONY TOMANIO NOT BEFORE COURT
The Name Should Have Been County Detective
 Anthony GainnelIi
A BETHLEHEM STORY

Through correspondents error the Waterbury Democrat stated yesterday that County Detective An- thony Tomanio of Torrington. formerly a member of the state police department was fined $2.15 and costs in Bethlehem Saturday night. a,
 The name should have been County Detective Anthony Gianeil!. connected with the states attorney office in New Haven county.
 The Waterbury Democrat takes this occasion to rectify any per- sonal harm that may have resulted to MT Tomanio by use of his name in connection with the Bethlehem incident. It regrets that the mis- take was made and not discovered until after publication of the same.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-27
Protest Against
 COerciaI Act Patrick Sarsield Club Passed Resolutions
 Friday Night

The Patrick Sarsfield club, active now as ever in support of the cause for which men and women con- tended in Ireland back through the centuries and in our own day and time-the right to govern them selves-passed the following reso- lution at a meeting held in the club room Friday night:
 Resolved that the members Of the Clan Ma Gael and the I. R. Al. (Patrick Sarsfield Club) in meeting at Waterbury, Conn on the z3rd day of October. 1881, protest in the strongest manner, against the Irish Free State Coercion Act. and that we pledge our support to the Irish Republican" in resisting 1t.
 Signed in behalf of the club. Executive Committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-27

January and July. These months are midway between the tax col lection periods and in order to meet the obligations consisting of interest and redemption tempo rary loans are, made necessary.
 Under the new plan. the May taxes will be available when the bond redemption becomes due In May and the October taxes will be on hand when the other seni-an- nual payments in November are demanded.
 The $50,000 bond issue ordered put up for sale last ngiht will pro- vide for completing the municipal golf course on East Mountain. The bids will be opened on November 18th !
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-27
Card Party
 at Bunker Hill
Will Be Given Thursday Afternoon By Parent
 Teacher Assn

The Parent-Teachers' association of the Bunker Hill school will give a public card party on Thursday, October 29, at 2:30 p. m. in the gymnasium of the Bunker Hill church. There will be refreshments served and prize for each table.
 The committee in charge con- sists of Mrs Croft Curtis, chair man: Mrs Frederick Shettuck, Mrs Robert Thursfield. Mrs William Ffnnan, Mrs Philip Signor. Mrs William Steinmetz, Mrs Jessie Bur- ton. Mrs Chester Little and Mrs Frank Hess.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-27
WADHAMS RELIEF
 CORPS INSPECTION

Department President Elsie D. Hotchkiss and her mother. Depart ment Chaplain Ida Fletcher of Meriden were visitors at the corps inspection of Wadhams Women's Relief corps in the club rooms on Bank street. Other visitors were present from Torrington and Sails
 bury. President Blanche Maton Of Watertown presided. Assistant Guard Jessie Baker was installed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-27
OTHERS NOT NECESSARY

A man had been pulled out of the water. seemingly lead.
 onlooker: We must try artificial respiratlon--ncw there are six methods.
 eyes); If rum is one of them. --pie LustiEe Kiste. LeipsiG.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-27
Sign Blown Down
 Hit Woman On Foot

Mrs. Charles Marchand of IT Norton street suffered an injury to her foot yesterday afternoon when struck by small sign blown off building on East Main street op- .posite Brook street. She was taken to her home in a police car and given medical attention.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-27
DARTMOUTH CLUB
 ANNUAL MEETING

This evening at Halls Tavern in Naugatuck, the annual meeting of the Dartmouth Luncheon club will be held and officers elected for the coming year. David Gibson and Walter W. Wood are president and secretary treasurer, respectively Plans for the winter meetings will also be made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-27
Civil Service Exams
 At Post Office Saturday

Seventeen candidates for West Point and Annapolis will take tests Saturday morning at the local post office before Edgar D. Dwyer, civil service secretary at the post office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-27
GOING FOR THE CAT

Policeman: What are you doing near this jewellers shop with brick In your hand?
 Suspicious Character: Thanks for reminding me. constable. I promised to drown neighbors cat.-Moustique, Charleroi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-27
THEN THE FUN BEGAN

eff I were you" he said during a Hull in the domestic storm, T would have more sense."
 "Of course you would,' she re- sponded sweetly.-Pathfind
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-27
YES, HE WILL

Freshwed: My wife likes coffee for breakfast, while like tea.
 Oldwed: You'll soon get used to coffee.-Tit-B Bits.