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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18
TORRINCTON
Dankin Bldg. Is
 Badly Damaged
S5O,OOO Blaze Rages in Lower Floor-Upper Sections
 Smoked Out-Pythian Sisters Convene Here

A fire which occurred yesterday morning in the Dankin building caused about $50.000 worth of dam age. Where the damage was done most was on the main floor which is occupied by the Dankin store. where dresses. materials and other small things are sold.
 The upper floors were damaged mostly by smoke. The fire was de- tected at about 9 o'clock when the messenger hoy in the Dankin store detected smoke coming from the basement. and running down stairs he saw that stack of cloth stored there was on fire. Officer William Twittey. who happcned@to be in the building at that time went upstairs to warn the occupants. Somef or the occupants stated that they heard an explosion shortly after the alarm had been given, and others stated that. they had heard none.
 As soon as 1t was possible some of the things were recovered from the offices on the upper floors.
 The damage to the building was largely in the basement and the first floor. The building itself hav- ing just been renovated and re- decorated by MT Dankin at q cost of S5.000.
 A little smoke escaped into the Metropolitan Furniture store caus- ing damage to parlor suites. pillows, etc.
 The loss is largely covered by in- surance.
 Pythian Sisters Hold Convention
 The sixth district convention of n..kf &n tat xuye g ta 4af n hall Thursday afternoon. The dis- trict includes Torrington. Water. town, Thomaston and Winsted Temples.
 At the afternoon session, school of instruction was conducted hy Deputy Sarah Hart of Hartford and grand temple officers. Supper was served to 150 at 6:30 p. m
 A regular meeting of Harmony Temple was held at 8 D. m. at which Mrs Mccoy of West Haven, grand made an official visit. A class of nine candidates was initiated. as- sisted by the Harmony Temple de- gree staff. The Harmony Temple. which Is rated the best in the state, work.
 A gold piece was presented to the grand chief by Harmony Temple visitors from Hartford. West Ha- ven. Meriden and Plainville were in- cluded.
 Meeting Of Rod and Gun Club The quarterly meeting of the Tor rington Rod and Gun Club was held Tuesday evening at the ciut | house, at which new committee chairmen. we're appointed to carry | on the work this summer. The regular weekly shoots will l be held today and tomorrow. An old fashioned dance will bs held next Friday evening. It will Dc held at the club house.
 HrcvitDce 4 regular meeting of Plerponl | Chapter, O. E. &. will be held Mon. 1 day evening. The members have been invited to yisit Ephriam Kitty
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18
OAKVIL.LE:

St Mary Magdalene's church, Rev Leo N. Finn, pastor. Masses at 7:15, 8:15, 9:15 and II o'clock. The 9:15 mass is the chiidren's mass followed by Sunday school. The last mass is at Il o'clock and wil be followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacra- ment.
 Union Congregational church, Rev Oscar l., Locke, pastor. Sunday school at 9:30 o'clock; morning wor- ship at 10:45 o'clock; pastors class for boys at 9:30 o'clock; pastors class for girls at o'clock; World Friendship Institute at o'clock with Tadashi Tominage of Japan as the speaker.
 Ali Saints Episcopal, Rev A. Nugent Samwell, rector, holy conn munion at 8 o'clock: morning prayer and sermon at 10:45 o'clock; church school at 9:30 o'clock; Young Peo- ple's Fellowship at 6 o'clock.
 Wedding Announcement
 Mrs Ella Andrews of Henry street announced the marriage of her daughter, Minnie, to Jules Adams. son of Mrs Adeline Adams. of Am herst Mass. at Carmel. New York, on Wednesday, April 5th, Jay An drews, brother of the bride, and his wife, were the attending couple. MT and Mrs Adams are on a wedding trip to New York.
 Mems Club Meeting.
 The Mems club of the Congrega- tional church held their final meet ing of the season last evening at the Congregational church hall. Sup per was. served previous to the meet ling by the Ladies' Aid society. After the business meeting short enter |tainment was enjoyed, The enter |tainment consisted of orchestra music by the Bristol company. Solo by Walter Krantz accompanied by Mrs Ralph Clinton or the piano: also James Tiorian rendered solo ac- |companied by the plano by his sister. Miss Ruth Tlorian.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18
THOMASTON

The members of Franklin lodge of Odd Fellows are planning to at- tend the district meeting of the Odd Fellows of the Naugatuck valley which will be held at Waterbury with the Nos5 hogan lodge on Tues day evening, April 28th.
 The Gasceon lodge No 20. Knights oi Pythias will confer the rank of knight on candidate on Thursday evening at Pythian hall, following the regular meeting.
 The card party given by the Girl Scouts Troop No at St Thomas nall last evening was largely attend cd. The entertainment given by the members was well rendered and greatly enjoyed.
 The High street circle of Kings Daughters will meet on Monday evening at the home of Mrs Charles Bullock orr High street.
 Mrs r. C.. Flynn entertained her bridge club e. her home on Jud- son stree: Friday afternoon. Prizes were awarded and refreshments served by the hostess.
 clau1 ftfckstfs of BaiHanr spent yesterday in toWA for few hours on ENWUXMM|Za tt l&tg SF
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18

Chapter of Litchfieid on that eve ming.
 aJ "A sociable and dance will be held under the auspices Of the Italian Labor Society sin Ria1to hall on Sat urday, April IS, at D m. Music twill be furnished by Fabbio's orches- tra of Derby.
 A. B. WeIIman {, has { aken the agency for the Copeland electric re- frjgerators His territory for com rnercfaf installatfons is all of Litcb- field County, and for domestic re sfrigerators, Torrington and vicinity.
 The 75th anniversary of the funding of the Harwinton Agricul- tural Society will be observed in connection with the annual fair of the society to be held in october.
 officers were Installed at the speclai convocation of Cyrus Chap ter, R. A. M., yesterday evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18

The " Scandals deserved much better patronage than night show caught the second evening and after witnessing theaeals period of have no hetaney labelling fine a production has been good fortune glimpse As of fact feel quite safe in going believing be the of any have years The boys and gals performed nappy style there was talent galore mechanics mighty clever all things considered The should feel proud of its initial the line. We hope will be annual after this productions which depend for laugh might take tip from the show. It clean babys thumb What need be said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18
GHOST STORIES REVIVED

People of Portchester. England. are more certain than ever that ghosts inhabit the famous ancient castle of the place. They point to the recent finding of three skeletons at spot where they say ghosts were definitely seen to vanish on at least three separate occasions las; winter. Tho castle was once an early British camp, then Roman fortress, later Norman stronghold. and in the Napoleonic war jail for French prisoners. Smallpox and other epidemics broke out several times among the French prisoners, and great number of them died and were buried there. Porchester Castle has been designated by the government as an Ancient Monu- ment. and the skeletons were un- earthed during repair work by Of- flee of Works laborers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18
-IoJ-- FRIDAY FRANKNESS
There's an odor in the air, Fish. Tish, Tish, Odor just seems everywhere, Fish, Fish, Fish.
Good evening.

Gleanin9s Hartford Mayor Hayes, Executive Secretary Tommy Kelly Atty Bill Lak Capt Money of the fire de- Lewis Reed has been missed from his accustomed
 a Judge Harold Logan should 6t in very nicely Though Harold less urban he As of the late John Logan alderman time East Farms when the alfalfa
 higher to-day Hes well city slant And Wolcott needs h umpf Guns Badwn kid toying presented by Waly lngls The dog was born adjusted loan through the Bonus Not bad eh t. Corporal Coye has hospzed four i'll cans also understand within three weeks the post will through special be known Past Commander Muvie class great membership work that Jim doing Jim entitled they made better than this splendid officer and ex-soldier
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18

Gossip John J. Goldsmith has left for visit his old home New York Happy days to the youngter
 Town Plot reader know if recall The good old days o'clock whistle blew night and kids hustled home for Yep than that Waterbury continues break into takies monthly The May of Cosmopoi tan carries yarn Compromise which the Waterbury Connecticut given little tossing Oh we'll such is the royal road happiness Pete Shea Eddie Udelowitz and Sheriff Nick exiting Bank hashery Wonder the city ager plan discussed while they
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18
On the towns merry -so-round

On the towns merry go round Tweny-sx of dyna mite used blast rock Wallngford quarry yesterday Gunthr photo of the blast He's for sound pictures Doc Hirseh quite marksman understood pops regularly the Summit club house Harry Lah ops bowling took the flag in the Clock shop league They will banquet guests this evening honor of the display of form Pouen champ ypist has been visiting her parents Bunker Hill Reno bedquared New York. toastmiste the Warner Brothers ban quet, Hollywood Inn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18
FORCE or HABlr

'.The traffic officer says you got sarcastic with him."
 But didn't intend to be. He talked to me like my wife does and I forgot myself and answered. Yes. dear.' '"--Pathfinder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18
Tellinq it to the daisies.

Telling the daisies The day have shed their winter kimonos pretty while paradng their perfect thirty fifty fou White headonei beginning appear local marking the resting places o World dead douby identify the flags ft attracting The Peoples Bank and Trust Grand scRt closed doors he and all future hnaneia matters will be handled the Merchants Trust
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18
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Our thank VOL cornPr

thank you Thanks Miss Frances E. Bowes teacher grade Welon school box of foil the Tower yesterday afternoon by pupil Miss Bow very kindly and with had her pupils collect material I'll that where the derived purchases and goodies kiddieS n the hospital
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18
Do you remember when

Do remember when A flag. bearing the legend 'J. B. Mulngs flew above the famous Bank clothing
 Drinking chained 10 the Carrie Weton fountain
 Guadsmen hung about the old Amory and kdded the they catch the stock shows Jacques Legitimate shows the old Poli house and evening gowns theatrical big Dreamland the old Immaculate Conception church popeyed the natives with akeng movies East Farms the stopping point for horse The Bank school the bridge from Wards flats The Brook lyn branch of the American Brass known Holmes Booth Hayden's wise cracking conductor of the Bank line would sing Riverside both sides" John K- lougbeys drug institution The first artificial plant Waterbury erected from the Helman Brewing company Bob flanagan big shot the guards and of the finest mtmn the old home
 ed. Bill Sandand crossed guns front of bis military cap The Colonial Trust erected home and sdered beautiful bit of financial architecture An iron deer looked West Main and then looked back
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18
lpREPAREDNEss

Young Husband: Last night when II got home my wife had my chair drawn up before the fire. my slippers ready for me to put on. my pipe
 cynie: HOS did you like her new
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18
SCOTCH RELICS TO BE SHOWN
 AIn..., naIAna . s,A i,airlnnr,ns rich in

Many reitcH ana nelriOOmS ITCH iu tradition are to be lent by prom. bition of Scottish Art and Treasures in London in February. The COun- tess of Linlithgow Is lending a jeweled stomacher and rope of pearls which were the property of Mary Queen of Scots. The Earl of Airlie will lend the Garter Ribbon of Prince Charlie. and Lady Car michael will supply the cap worn bv Charles when he went to the scaffoid, a handkerchief. and his ton will be devoted to weapons of different periode Hugh Walpoie, the novelist ls lending the death p1ask of Sic Walter Scott, and there will De reilca of Robert the Bruce. Iehn Knpx snA RuKpG,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18
PROTECTIcD.

The golfer drove his ball from the tee. and to his consternation saw 1t soar away. and almost hit an old lady who was sitting on the grass in the middle of the fairway.
 Don't your know it's very dam gerous to sit there, madam ?'' he said, coming up to his ball.
 "oh, that's all right; I'm sitting on a newspaper" she replied ,--- Answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18

Editor Tall Topics wonder you have noticed that which reduced their time have increased them again. this sign starting back prosperity? Or don you resaurants?-Fabian.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18
IALE ENn rIRSr

T think the end of your latest novel is lovely
 "oh. good, And what do you think Of the opening chapters2'
 haven't got 10 them yet. p-- AnsWets. sux.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18
Around the town

Around tbe town Traffic Officer Dick Baldwin euid. ing gents and ndsn land South Main and Ex change place Harrison Allen Leavnwortb princy spiffnq through wtb gray Nick Jame looking them oyer on North Main street Walter Somervie sherng past with eye racket Eddie Cury with his u.u,I bu. he eaops through Exchange place Bill McCartbv dono heads up for traffic Nonh Mains dizzy corner ladv sx aminins abooked rug she leaves an Exchange place think they know something of mechanics they grease car Let 'em try hooked rug for change
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18

Editor Tall Tower Topics If they police cars because the running boards through by hopping and would do have policemen Waterbury They'd the saddles. getting on md off. B. C.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18

Naugatuck high baseball team will meet the Watertown high team this afternoon at Recreation Field. It is expected that Bill Wargo will start on the mound for the locals and Stanley Keshkes. Watertown high recently took over Ansonia high.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18

\ regular fneeting Of PIerponl Chapter, 0. E. S. will be held None day evening. The members hnve been inyited to yisit Ephriam Kitbx.
Evening star., 1931-06-12
EDUCATION HELD
TEACHER IN LIFE
Right Rev. John M. McNa-
mara Tells Graduates 1t In
StruCtS in How to Live.

Education is not merely a means to
earn living, but an instruction in how
to live, Right Rev. John M. Mcnamara,
auxiliary bishop Of the Baltimore
diocese, told the graduating class at
the Georgetown Preparatory School yes
terday at Garrett Park, Md.
Bishop Mcnamara conferred the
diplomas. certificates and medals,
assisted by Rev. Robert S. Lloyd, S. j.,
headmaSter Of the school.
Graduate Is Speaker.
Another speaker was John Edward
Laughlin, jr., assistant professor at Har-
ward University, the first graduate of
the Georgetown school to return as a
commencement speaker. Mr.. Laughlin
was graduated in the class of 1928,
later being graduated from Georgetown
College and the Harvard Law School,
where he has been assistant to Prof.
Joseph Beale, author of Marriage and
the Domicile" and Conflict Of Laws, "
in which he was co-author.
In his address Mr.. Laughlin told the
class that exaggerated individualism
reacts against the good Of society and
urged the young men to remember that
they are members of big family and
it is their duty to share in the improve
ment of the family.
Honor Awards Made.
The valedictory was given by Robert
Emmett Spalding and the salutatory by
Francis Kerwick Cole. Honor awards
were announced as follows: Robert
Emmett Spalding, medal for highest
average class standing of year; Francis
K Cole the Henry Walters Medal;
George Emory Potter. the O'Reilly Elo-
cution Medal, and Philip A. Tumulty,
son of Joseph P. Tumulty, secretary to
President Wilson. the George E. Hamil-
ton Medal for general excellence.
Glass officers are: Higinio Charles
Fanjul, president; Philip Anthony Tum-
ulty vice president: George Emory Pot
ter, secretary. and Joseph Theodore
Schmidt, treasurer.
Diplomas were awarded to the fol-
lowing: Thomas Philip Campbell, John
Francis Sannon. jr.: Francis Kerwick
Cole, Martin Henry Dumler, Higinio
Charles Fanjul, Ll:wellyn Pugh Haden.
Richard James Heekin, Hugh Gerard
Koch, John Jessup La Plante, Charles
William McFadden, Philip Michael
Murphy. John Regis Nyhoff. Lawrence
John O'Brien, Thomas Aloysius O'Cal-
laghan, Stuart Philip O'Malley, Charles
Lee O'Neill. Thomas O'Toole, George
Povey Parton, George Emory Potter,
Austin Joseph Powell, Joseph Theodore
Schmidt, Francis Joseph Schneider,
William Henry Schroeder, John Shields,
Joseph Vincent Shields. Robert Emmet
Spslding, Francis Faron Talbot and
Philip Anthony Tumulty.
Evening star., 1931-06-12
GEN. DUNLAP'S BODY
REACHES NEW YORK

While tentative arrangements were
being made today for the funeral Sat-
urday in Arlington National Cemetery,
the body of Brig. Gen. Robert H. Dun
lap is scheduled to reach New York to-
day aboard the liner Leviathan.
The Marine Corps officer was killed
near Tours, France, in landslide while
trying to save woman's life.
Lieut. Col c. r. Sanderson left
Washington as the representative OF
Marine Corps headquarters to meet
Mrs. Dunlap on board the Leviathan.
A military guard of hcnor has been
ordered to be on hand when the liner
reaches port and escort the body to
the Pennsylvania Station, where it will
be placed aboard train for Washing
ton. A salute of IL minute guns will
be fired.
Brig. Gen. Dunlap was studying
French near Tours preparatory to en-
tering the Eccle 6e Guerre at Paris this
Fall to study French military methods
when he was killed.
Evening star., 1931-06-12
TnDAY'S ADJUSTMENTS.

National-National Players in "Whis-
pering Friends" at 800 pm.
Gayety-"Melody Maids" at 2:15 and
BIS pm.
Columbia-"In "Indiscreet." at II am.
1, $40, Sis, 7:20 and 9:25 pm.
Palace-"Kick In," at IL, 2:10, ABS
7:20 and $50 pm. Stage shows at
1:25, $50, 6:35 and 9:05 pm.
FOx-"Daddy Long Legs" at 11:5s
am, 2:32, 4:47, TAI and 9:56 pm
Stage shows at 1:47, 4:02, 6:56 and
GIL pm.
R-K-O Keith's-"TranSgression," al
11:45 am. LAS, 3:45, 5:45, 7:45 anc
GAS pm.
Earle-"Big Business Girl" at 11:3e
am, 2:12, 4:46, TAB and 1910 pm.
Metropolitan-"The Lady Who Dared,
at 11:05 am, 1854, 2:43, 4:32, 6:21
$40 and 1902 pm.
Tivoli-"Born to Love-" at 2:20
4:1O, 5:55, 7:45 and 9:35 pm.
Central-"A Tailor Made Man." al
IL am. to IL pm.
AmbassadCr-"Tarnished Lady," a
6:15, 8:05 and 955 pm.
Evening star., 1931-06-12
DANCING.

LEGARE STUDIO.
Private lessons in ballroom dancing, les
sons, S. Glass Tues, inst. & practice, 8-l1.
2O35 st. NV. Decatur 26ss
PROF & MRS. ACHER STUDIO. 1927 10th
ST. n.W-Classes Mon. and Fri. Instruction
3 to 9, dancing at Orchestral. Pvt. lessons
by appointment. Met. 4130. Est 1900.
BALL ROOM DANCING AS TAUGHT BY
the Dancing Masters of America-Private
lessons. 1745 E st. NV. LIST d. Net: 5000
The Washington times., 1931-09-25
STOCK BOD|NGS
Ill FOR NEAR.
f. FUTURE
Spectator Views BecIouded
Outlook as the Result Of
Heavy Reaction Yesterday
BY THE SPECTATOR

NEW YORK, Sept. 25. - With
speculative enthusiasm for the
rise almost completely abated by
the aggressive selling tactics Of
professionals. the market outlook
for the near term Is strictly be-
elouded.
While secondary selling was
logically looked for in view Of
the spectacular rally Immediately
preceding, this reaction should
normally have been checked
above the previous days lows.
Instead, 1t carried the market
averages to new low ground for
the bear movement.
The one ray Of hope lies in
the action Of the rails. They
alone Of all the groups making
up the accepted market averages
gre above their former bottoms
for the year. Ability Of the car.
rlers to hold above these resist.
ance points should point the
way for the trend of the list in
general.
The deflation in the utility
group has been so drastic,
amounting to approximately 20
points in the standard statistics
averages in the past month, that
number Of highly regarded
utility stocks are selling close
to a ten-times earnings ratio.
AS. an illustration, American
Power and Light. which reported
net per common share Of $2.48
for the IL months ended June 30,
is quoted at approximately nine
times these earnings in the open
market: American Waterworks
with net Of sara is quoted at IL
times; Columbia Gas and Elec-
trio with net Of $1.55 at II
times.
Commonwealth and Southern,
with net of Al cents, is at IL
times: Consolidated Gas Of New
York with net Of $500 at Is
times: Electric Power and Light,
with net Of $2.i9. at 10 times;
North American. with net Of
$3.50 at l3 times, and Standard
Gas, with net of $5.16, at eight
times,
The Washington times., 1931-09-25
MART No PLACE
FOR AVERAGE
MAN, VIEW
Haney Warns Public Danger
Turks in Stock Ventures
as Professionals Jockey
BY LEWIS HANEY

ny LEWIS 6NANG1
Director New York University Bureau
Of Business Research
In such disturbed and trying
times as this, no one can be sure
about stock prices. No matter how
reasonable q price may seem, ne.
cessitous liquidation may carry It
lower.
On the other hand, a drive on
q short position may bring q sharp
rise, as in Reading the other day.
Obviously, the average man
should not be in the stock market.
Artificial Support
About all that one can say for
the market is that it was made
to stand up well during the past
three days. With several foreign
exchanges closed, it has doubtless
had to bear the brunt of liquida-
ton from all over the world.
But such firmneSs as has existed
has been mostly due to short
covering and to support by
4IklAklC1UA POWCkSs SSAoO UAACAC Woo
really only half a market in
operation, since short selling was
prohibited for time.
Things were probably shaping
up for o rally just before the Eng
liSh news broke. The bad news
enabled shorts to cover without
running prices up. This helped to
hold the market, but 1t must have
weakened the technical position
by reducing the short interest.
Ready to Let Go
Besides the reduction in the
short interest, one should remem-
ber that the stock bought for sup
port purposes will probably be for
sale on any rally.
Anyone with half an eye could
see that on Monday Steel was be-
ing pegged at IS. Such buying
was hardly for investment.
SO I doubt If a rally will 60 very
far or last very long.
The Washington times., 1931-09-25
Lombard Company
Reports Earnings

For the calendar year. 1880,
Lombard Electric Company re-
ports consolidated earnings avail.
able for interest and deprecia-
ton, but after deduction Of
taxes, Of 55,48S,661 lire ($2,906,.
1881, equivalent to 4.43 times an
nual interest charges on 1882
500 first mortgage bonds of the
company outstanding as Of De-
cember 81, 1880.
Such earnings were equivalent
to over three times all interest
charges paid during the year.
The Washington times., 1931-09-25
Weekly Food Index
On DOlUnlUard Turn

NEW YORK, Sept. 25.-Brad.
streets weekly food index has
turned lower after q month Of
steady advance. The index is now
only slightly higher than the low
point reached this summer.
The index number for this week
is $2.15. This represents a decline
of l.8 per cent from the previous
week, but is four-tenths of l per
cent higher than a month ago
when prices were at lowest level.
Compared with a year ago the
decrease is 20.6 per cent.
The Washington times., 1931-09-25
VIRGINIA RATES
HELD UNFAIR

Examiners Of the Interstate
Commerce Commission today rec
commended the commission find
that freight rates on fresh and
green vegetables, in carloads,
from Virginia points to Eastern
and Southern sections Of the
country are unreasonable.
The complaint was brought by
the state corporation commission
Of Virginia on behalf Of growers
and shippers.
The Washington times., 1931-09-25
PAN AMERICAN PETE

Pan American Petroleum and
Transport Company and subsidi-
aries report for six months ended
June 80. 1881, profit Of $4,O31, ,O51
after depreciation. depletion,
amortization and intangible de.
velopment costs, inventory, ad.
justmentS, ETC., but before ed.
eral taxes, comparing with ST..
9SS,361 in first half Of 1880.