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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-14
WATERBURY PRODUCE
 MARKET
Furnished by Connecticut Depart ment of Agriculture-B. F.
 StorrS Local AgenD

ment of Agrlculture-B. r.
 Storrs, Local Agent)
 Wednesday, Oct 14-Higher egg prices were put into effect today by larger distributors of Conn. Newlaid Fancy grade, the new price being 52 cents per dozen. Newlaid Mediums were unchanged while Special Pullets were advanc- ed to 32 cents per dozen. The mar rket remained firm for large native eggs of all grades while mediums and bullets continued liberal and many sellers were clearing them with difficulty.
 Live poultry remained weak and low priced. Stock in good condi- ton, however, was meeting with a much better demand than that which was more or less undergrade. Dressed stock was steady and un- changed.
 Vegetables and apples at the farmers market were too liberal for buyers needs and only a few products on sale sold out before the close. Medium to poor quality apples were the weakest and slowest clearing. Potatoes were weak and late selling. Peppers and tomatoes were slow late in the morning. Most ripe tomatoes were only ordinary.
 (Unless otherwise stated quOta- tions are based on sales of good merchantable products to retailers at farmers market or by whole- salcrs).
 FRUITS.
 Ap ples, Fancy Mcintosh and Delicious 2.OO-2.5O bu., No. 1 Me- Intosh and Delicious 1.50-2.OO bu., others 1.OO-f.S5 bu., Utility, Me- Intosh and Delicious 1.OO-1.35 bu., Baldwins .6O-.75 bu., others .75- 100 bu.; grapes, native .6O-.75 4 bu.
 VEGETABLES.
 Beans, lima 2.25-2.5O bu., snap 1.75-2.OO bu.; beets, cut .4O-.45 H bu.; cabbage .8O-.75 box; carrots, washed .45-.5O # bu.; caulifOwer, No. 1 1.25-1.75 doz.; celery, flats 1.5O-1.75 dOz., hearts 1.00-1.1O doz., rounds .5O-.75 doz.; lettuce, native .4O-.75 box; egg plant .5O-.6O bu.; peppers .4O.-75 bu.; potatoes, na- tive .65-.75 bu., Maine 1.0O-1.10 cwt.; squash, winter .02-.OS lb., pumpkins .8O-1.OO doz.; spinach .5O-.8O bu.; tomatoes .75-1.OO H bu.; turnips .75-.8O bu.
 POULTRY PRODUCTS.
 Conn. eggs per doz.; Newlaid Fancy .52; Special .4S-.5O; Extra .45-.47; Gathered .4O-.45; Newlaid Medium 40; mediums .35-.3S; pull lets .27-.32; western. first-extra .25- .35; live, fowl .17-.23 lb., chickens 1923 h.; dressed, fowl .27-.S0 lb., chickens .32-.4O Ib.
 LIVESTOCK and MEAT.
 Butcher stock, cows .O2-.O5 lb., calves .O8-.12 lb.; meats, beef .12- IS lb., veal .12-.1S lb., lamb .1s- IS lb., pork, loins .16-.21., pork, local dressed .13-.16 ID.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-14
BY ELMER 0. WALZER Limited Press Financial EditOr)


 New York, Oct 14-UP)- Slow and steady liquidation brought stocks down 1 to points on the New York stock exchange to-day.
 Bond prices, notably railroad is- sues. declined. Wheat. sold off after early firmness, but cotton held steady.
 Trading in stocks was more ac- tive than yesterday, sales to 1:30 amounting to 100000, the ap- proximate total for the full session yesterday.
 At 1880 p. m. the Dow-Jones in dustrial average was at 97.47 or 2.77 and the lowest since week ago Monday W hen it hit a new bear market low at 86.4S. The rail- road average was at 52.62 off 1.62 and the utility 38.63 off 1.28.
 There was nothing in the imme- diate news to bring prices down. Traders were reticent about piac- ing new long commitments, now ever, until the European situatlon especially the German ana Brn- ish troubles-was clarified. The Tar eastern problem was being watcneo carefully and it was believed tnls phase also had a restraining infiu- ence.
 Domestic news included a sharp rise in car loadings to new hlgh for the year; record 9-montns earnings by American Telephone and Telegraph Company and an extra dividend of $2 declared by Woolworth Company.
 Woolworth was a strong feature in the early trading, rising more than points. It later lost all Of its gain and around 2 p. m. was holding unchanged at 51.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-14
Wife Is Spared 1~
 Ordeal Of Taking Witness Stand
Jury Expected to Receive Case Tomorrow and State
 Anticipates Verdict By Late Afternoon-fius= a band Testifying To-day, Denies Attempt to Burn
 Dwelling and Collect Furniture Insurance

morning during which he disclaim- ed any knowledge of or responsibil- ity for the fire which broke out under mysterious circumstances in the building at 497 Highland ave- nue where he was a tenant.
 Bremen found portions of the building in question saturated with gasoline when they answered an alarm on the afternoon of Sun day, July 26th. The Latvanis fam fly resided on the top floor It is the claim of the state that Latvanis and his wife sprinkled the gaso- line and then started the fire in an effort to collect insurance which had been laid heavily on their furniture.
 Latvanis and his wife have en- tered a flat denial of the states charges. They are represented by Attorneys Henry Freeman and Marcus Weisman. With the argu- ments underway this afternoon, it is believed that Judge Jennings will complete his charge tomorrow morning and that the case will be decided by the jury before late to- morrow afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-14
The Salvation
 Army Citadel
Special Service Announce ed to Take Place This
 Evening

Special services of general pub lie interest will be held this even ing at the Salvation Army citadel at 16 Abbott avenue. The guests of honor this evening will be Cap tain and Mrs Raymond Howell of Ansonia. It is Captain Howelrs first official visit to Waterbury. Members of the local post are we'll acquainted with him and the splen- did record he has established since his graduation from the Salvation Army college in New York city eight years ago. He is considered one of the best speakers the army has in Connecticut.
 The services at the citadel are open to the public and all are in vited to attend. The usual evening services will be held at the Green at o'clock. The special services will start at o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-14
WOMEN VOTERS
 AT ROUND TABLE
Session Held at Residence of Mrs F. s. Chase in
 Middlebury
YESTERDAY AFTERNOON

Over 30 members of the Inter- national Relation committee or Women Voters met yesterday aft- ernoon at the home of Mrs. Fred erick S. Chase in Middlebury, where a round table discussion took place. Mrs. Louis I. Albert acted as chair man while the speaker was Mrs. Florence Kilchelt of New Haven whose subject was. European Politics" Committee members present were Ms. Meyer B. Erlang- CT, Mrs. Walter D. Makepeace and Mrs. Isaac Weinstein.
 A meeting and round table dis cussion of the League of Women Voters will be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock at the Mat tatuck Historical society under the direction of Mrs. Edward McDon- aid.
 Mrs. Harry F. Coe will be as- sisted by Miss Martha Preusser in organizing Nle round table discus sion which will be on the new city charter. This meeting will be the first of series to be conducted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-14
COLLEGE YOUTHS
 IN SAD DILEMMA
Yale Boys Are Forced Now to Pick Up Clothes and Do Own Busting

New Haven, Conn, October 14- (UP) - Things are so bad at Yale now that the students are forced to pick up their own clothes and do their own dusting, the Yale News complained today. The pres- ent staff of chambermaids is total ly incapable of maintaining the students in the conditions to which they have become accustomed, says the news.
 The News wants the university to hire more chambermaids. thus killing two birds with one stone preventing undergraduates from doing menial tasks and helping solve the unemployment problem.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-14
PREMIER LAVAL EXPECTS TO AID
 PRESENT CRISIS
In His Talks With Presi= dent Hoover, He Will Use Only Com m o Il Sense in His Argument
By RALPH HEINZEN Limited Press Staff COrrespOndent)

Paris, Oct 14-(UP)-Premie Pierre Laval said to-day that he is going to Washington in the hope of checking the world economic crisis.
 In a speech to the Anglo-Ameri- can Press association, an organiza- ton of English and American cor respondents in Paris, he said:
 q dare say because I am natur- ally optimistic that the gravity or events will not prevent us from finding fundamental solutions. My abilities are simple, like my char acter, but in order to serve the cause of our civilization with Pres ident Hoover, my ambition re- mains vast and my will firm. l desire my only guide to be that old French virtue, common sense.
 Premier Pierre Laval and the chiefs of the French fighting serv- ices looked for possible reductions in the 1892 air, navy and army budgets to-day which Laval might present to President Hoover when he reaches Washington.
 The premier secretly met with President Paul Doumer, Minister of War Andre Maginot, Minister of Air Jacques Luis Dumesnll, Minister of Navy Charles Dumont, General Weygand and Admiral Durand Viel as the superior coun- cil of national defense.
 It was understood that any bud get reductions would be made without proportional reductions of man power. After the cabinet con- siders the question Laval will be qualified to discuss it with Presi- dent Hoover but will not be au- thoriZed to decide the possibility of slashing defense budgets. :.
 It was understood here that President Hoover was preparing to propose a worldwide reduction of 20 to 25 per cent in military Dud- gets which France would not op- pose provided it was accepted by all nations including Russia and Germany and all reductions were uniform.
 Mile Josette Laval, 19-year old daughter of the premier, did not appear officially to-day in the pre- mier's party but she insisted she would accompany her father even if she paid her own passage. Jo- sette forced her fathers hand re- gently by announcing she had booked passage on the He de France, on which he sails for New York, Friday.
 The premier announced to-day that he would broadcast to the United States Thursday night through arrangement with the Ma tional Broadcasting company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-14
Mayor Curley Wants Wrestling Match To
 Help The Unemployed

urged Paul Bowser to promote a championship wrestling bout at Boston Garden between Henri Dc Glane and Jim Londos.
 One fourth of the gross receipts of the bout would be donated to the city for jobless relief, Curley said. adding that Ray Fabiani, matchmaker. had agreed to con- tribute $10,000 if the bout took place at Boston Garden.
 In his note to Bowser, Curley re- ferred to "the support that the public of New England had accord ed wrestlers under your manage ment," and said he knew of no reason which would justify refusal upon your part in this good work"
 Meanwhile Curley asked Budget Commissioner Charles Fox for a report on receipts of Aimee's re- vival meetings. He expressed an anxiety to learn what Fox twas do- ing to safeguard the interests of the unemployed against some care less checker"
 Aimee agreed to donate half the profits of her meetings to the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-14
NEW ENGLAND IS
 LEADING NATION OUT OF CRISIS
Increased Customs COllec= tiOns Show This Part of ' Country Is Killing De- preSSiOn

{, Boston, October IA - (UP) - Increased customs collections give further evidence that New Eng land is leading the country out or economic depression. Seymour bowman, assistant secretary of the treasury, stated upon arriving to attend conference of New Eng land customs officials today.
 ''New England is the bright spot of the country in the collection of drties," bowman said. "It was the first section to feel a decline in collections, and now is the first to show a pickup"
 bowman declared that customs collections at the port of Provi- dence, R. T., in August were the largest in history there for that month. Boston collections have shown an encouraging increase, and all other New England cus- toms districts have shown in creAses, he asserted.
 rs "We hope that these increases are evidence of improvement In business that will spread through out the country" bowman con- uluded.
 s Arriving from Washington with Bowman was F. x. A. Eble, com missioner of customs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-14
GOVERNOR ELY IS TRYING TO END
 TEXTILE STRIKE
10000 Woolen Workers Are Out From Lawrence Mills and Some COn1= promise May Be Ef= fected

Boston, Oct 14-UP)-Results of Governor Ely's first direct eff fort toward ending the strike of more than 10000 Lawrence wool en workers in protest against 10 per cent wage cut were awaited anxiously to-day.
 The governor promised a com mittee of 60 workers yesterday he would urge mill officials to agree to arbitration of the wage dispute. He was to meet subcommittee of II workers to-day to "try to tell them something"
 The workers are willing to sub init the dispute to arbitration, and to return to work under the old wage scale pending the outcome. Robert J. Watt, secretary-treasurer of the state federation of labor, told Ely. It will be considered re- markable.. however, if Ely induces all mill officials, or even those en- ploying a majority of the opera tives, to agree to arbitration. The American Woolen company, which employs most of the strikers, has announced it will not alter it's de- termination to institute the 10 per cent reduction.
 The committee of 60 workers conferred with the state board of conciliation and arbitration here yesterday forenoon and afternoon and were to meet it again to-mor- row in Lawrence.
 The U. S. circuit court of appeals yesterday denied the request of Edith Berkman, communist union leader, that she be readmitted to bail pending settlement of her de- rortation case. The U. s. district court revoked the bail because of her activities in connection with the Lawrence strike.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-14
WOMEN RESCUED
 BY FIREMEN

Boston. Oct 14-(UP)-Maroon- ed by fire on the roof of a Back Bay apartment house, three women were carried over ladder by fire men and p lice after being partly overcome by smoke early today.
 Those rescued were Mrs Rose Brittany, her sister. Miss Louise B. Teed, and Mrs Ethel Comiskey, occupnts of fourth-f1oor apart ments.
 A dozen other persons escaped from the building unassisted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-14
THOMASTON
ALL-NAUCATUCKS PLAY HERE SUNDAY
Manager BrOphy Arranges Good Game-The Fire Board to Meet

Manager Henry Brophy of the Ponies football team has arranged to bring the strong All-Naugatuck { eleven here for a game Sunday. Thomaston fans have been clamor- ing for this match and the manager closed the date Tuesday. The game will attract the biggest crowd yet to visit the Plume & Atwood field this season, as the Naugatuck team { is well known and one of the best games of the season is in order. The Ponies will hold practice on Thursday evening under the direc- tion of Coach Fay Vincent and Jack Innes.
 Meeting of Fire Commissioners The Thomaston fire commission CTS will hold meeting in fire head quarters this evening at o'clock, when the election of officers will ! take place.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the
 Methorist church will hold a mys- tery tea and supper in the parlors of the church Friday evening. Attends Centennial 3 OOUiotOh oOh oA ]NAA e~A'N. ] Mrs John Johnston, a graduate of wesleyan college of Middletown, has been spending a few days at the college attending the centen- nial celebration exercises.
 Briefs
 Robert Mackie, a carpenter, em- ployed by William Yoos. strained his back while at work last week and is confined to his home on Wa tedtown road. Mrs Augustus Brinkenberger of Marine street entertained her pin ochle club at her home Tuesday afternoon. Prizes were won by Mrs Joseph Taller and Mrs George Shearer. Refreshments were served by the hastess.
 Mrs Robert Graham of Johnson street entertained party of Wa terbury and Thomaston friends at bridge on Tuesday afternoon. School Heads to Hold Meeting Raymond N. Brown, supervisor and principal of the public schools will conduct the meeting of the prificipals and coaches of the Leav- worth high school of Waterbury, I.ftchtield, Terryville and Thomas ton which will be held a the Castle on the Waterbury-Thomas- lon road tomorrow evening. A ban
 uuef will precede the meeting.
 These meetings are held every six
 weeks during the school year. for the purpose of promoting friendly
 reiations between the schools. and furthering a spirit of good sports manship among the students in the Athletic leagues. The activities Of
 fhe league will be discussed, and
 fhe schedule for the basketball sea ron between teams representing the schools will be arranged. :. me members of the Hartford choral society will hold rehear-
 ssl at the Methodist church this
 Svenfnr at 6 o'clock. under the di-
 rection of George Munson or Hart
 ford.
 IT, ana Mrs Robert Johnston and
 s.mrhfer. Roberta. or Waterbury
 sssrs fhe guests of MT and Mrs
 15orace CIyne last evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-14

Presentation of testimony was completed and arguments were started this afternoon in the local superior court in the case in which Tofelas and Milalina Latvanis, man and wife, are the defendants. MT Latvanis was on the witness stand throughout the morning and early this afternoon, following defense testimony by John Klitna. the two sides rested and Assistant States Attorney William Fitzgerald began , his arguments to the court and jury. Judge Newell Jennings is pre- siding.
 Mrs Latvanis was not placed on the witness stand by the defense. MT Latvanis. however. underwent a stiff cross-examination at the hands of Attorney Fitzgerald this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-14
OLD RAILWAY MAN
 TO BE RETIRED
John A. DrOege Began His Career as Photographer Now ViCe=President

New Haven, Conn, Oct IA (UP) John A. Droege, who began his railroading career as a telegrapher for the B. & o. 51 years ago, will retire as vice-president and general manager of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Nov 1.
 Robert l.. Pearson, chief engin- ger, will become general manager and the positions of general super intendent and manager of trans
 -'tation will be abolished. Droege will continue to serve in an advis- ory capacity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-14
REBELS SEIZED
 VESSEL AT SEA
Venezuelan Rev offers Took Charge of Freight CT and Made Forced Landing.

Vera Cruz, Mexico, Oct IA (UP) -Venezuelan rebels who seized the freighter Superior on the high seas forced the captain to land them at Capatarida, Venezuela. and left the ship stranded without food or fuel, Max Remes, the Superiors captain, cabled today from Curacao
 The rebels boarded the ship here as workers in the .Chicle fields. It was understood that they had piac- ed guns and ammunition abroad in merchandise boxes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-14
CAR LOADINCS
 WERE VERY BIG
Week Ending Oct 3 Was the Largest of Any Week So Far This Year

Washington, Oct 14-(UP) - Car loadings on American Rail- roads in the week ended October 3 were the largest of any week so far this year and showed a greater than seasonal gain over the pre- ceding week, according to figures released by the American Railway association.
 Loadings amounted to 777,S37 cars, an increase of 39,S0S cars over the previous week but de- crease of 193,41S cars from the corresponding week of 1880 and 402,110 cars from the correspond ing week of 1929.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-14
YALE MAY GIVE
 BUT ONE DANCE
All Fraternity Affairs Abolished This Year and One Big Dance May Come

New Haven, Conn, October 14 - (UP) - The Yale Academic h. trafraternity Council has voted to abolish the many scheduled dances by individual fraternities this year. due to business conditions, and will sponsor one big dance during the football season, it was learned today. The Sheffield Scientific School Council is expected to take similar action at a meeting Friday night.
 Fraternity leaders believe the plan will prevent embarrassment of many students hit by the de- presSion
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-14
WOMAN FELL FROM MIRANDA

Mrs John Valiante is under ob- servation at St Mary's hospital for injuries suffered this morning in fell from the rear veranda of her residence. 360 Pine street. Accord ing to the hospital report Mrs Valiante fell to the ground when the railing of the veranda gave way under her weight. When ad- imtted to the hospital she was given treatment for injuries about the spine and shoulders. X-rays have been taken to determine the extent of her injuries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-14

Samwell of the All Saints church will tell of his trip to England and Europe this summer. A SUD- per will be prepared and served by the Ladies' Aid society. Games and music will be enjoyed. The Dixie" Banjo club will be heard in many solos. The members of the banjo club included: George Budge, Don- aid Krantz, Philip Martin, Walter Cummings. Virgil Nelson and Will liam Babin.
 Briefs
 MT. and Mrs. Albert Lockhart and son, Arthur of Whittier ave- nue will motor to Manchester, N. H.. where they will be the guests of MT. Lockhart's brother. Rev. Lockhard, Thursday.
 MT. and Mrs. Clifton Bissell of Clematis avenue, Mrs. Albert Lock- hard of Whittier avenue and Mrs. Willard Perkins of South Water- bury motored to the Riverton fair
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-14
THIS NATION AND
 ENGLAND SOUND
British Business Leader Says the Present Dif6- cultieS Will Soon End

Atlantic City, N. J.. Oct 13-(U P)-England and the United States are sound in wind and limb," Sir Frances Goodenough, c. B. E., chairman of the British Commer- cial Gas association, told the American Gas association, in con- vention here.
 Difficulties of "The Present Sit- uation" are Nothing but temper. ary, on either side of the Atlantic" he said.
 R. w. Gallagher, of Cleveland, was elected president of the asso- citation. F. c. Freeman, Provi- dence, R. l., was elected director.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-14
DIR SIDNEY SORRIN
 SPEAKS AT DENTAL SOCIETY

Dr Sidney Sorrin. member of the faculty of the dental school of the New York university. was the chief speaker last evening a the regular meeting of the Waterbury Dental saciety. The meeting was held at The Elton with an attend ance of about forty members. Dr Sorrin's subject was ''Traumatic Occlusion' illustrated with stere- optican views. Dr Leo Finkelstein, president of the local society. pre-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-14
FIVE FIREMEN
 WERE INJURED

Holyoke, Mass, Oct. 14.-(UP) Five firemen were injured while battling flames that caused $150,- GOO damage to the clothing store or A. T. Gallup. Inc, last night.
 Those hurt were: Acting Chief Daniel Mclean, Arthur Hart, Fred Wood, George Baker and William Russell. None required hospital
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-14
LATVANIS DENIES ARSON ALLEGATION
Catholic Premier Of Spain Resigns From
 His Office To-day
Claimed That as Faithful Catholic He Could Not Stay
 Where His Religion Was Insulted So Deliberately

desire to resign and leave the way open for government endowed with authority to continue the constitutional discussion.
 His friends, however, tried to persuade him to withdraw his res- ignation, as he did week ago.
 The premier opposed article 24 from the start, although it was twice redrafted and modified. He
 felt that he could not morally carry out this mornings decision of the Cortes. It was considered possible, if he is not persuaded to reconsider his stand, that he might leave Spain for a time.