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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
Capone Given Short
 Delay Before Trip
 To His Prison Cell
Circuit Court of Appeals Halted His Start Until
 O'Clock Tomorrow Afternoon

would have to return to jail for another year to satisfy the 11-year total imposed by Federal Judge James H. Wilkerson.
 For two hours Defense Attorney Albert Fink and Assistant United State District Attorney George Ja- cob Grossman disputed the ques- tion of supersedeas and bond in Judge Alschuler's office.
 Grossman urged that if the judges considered freeing Capone on bond, the amount should be considerable" and should include the $50,000 he was fined. The prosecutor referred to the gang ster's illicit source of revenue" and his peculiar type of associates"
 You mean this man might at- tempt to flee the country?" asked Judge Alschuler.
 "Yes."
 Well" said the judge, there's a question as to whether the coun- if he did"
 The appeals court judges in- structed that United States Mar shal H. c. w. Laubenheimer be or- dered to retain Capone in jail un- til their decision is ready to-mor- row.
 In the event the appeals court denies the supersedeas, Capone may be started for prison to-mor- row evening. It had been planned to place him aboard a Burlington train at p. m. to-day, with five guards to see he did not attempt escape or that enemies did not suc- ceed in belated gang revenge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
fspecial to The Democratl

Milford, Oct 26-Plans for the organization of Democratic club in the fourteenth senatorial dis trict, patterned along the lines of the Litchfield County Democratic club and other county and district clubs now Icing organized, were l. -nched at a gathering of demo- crats of the district held at Trum- bull Inn, following a banquet ten- dered to Deputy Factory Inspectors Hugh W. Burns of Naugatuck and Harry Kaville of West Haven.
 Law. nee Gallagher and Miss Katherine Fitzgerald, members of the state central committee from the fourteenth district were em- powe. d at the meeting to name a committee of five democrats from the district to make the necessary arrangements to call the party members of the district so- gether to perfect the organization.
 Committee Gallagher and Miss Fitzgerald expect to name the members of the committee In the next few days. Among those who strongly endorsed the organization were Committeeman Gallagher, who stated that he felt the district could elect a democratic senator if the proper organization work was done. Dr James Dolan of Man. chester who is firm believer in organization of the various districts also voiced his approval. He stat ed that at the present time efforts are being made to organize a club an active interest in the forming of the Litchfield County club also gave his endorsement to the forma- ton of the club, as did Miss FitZ- gerald and Inspector Burns.
 All O. the sp- akers voiced the opinion that there has been a neglect of organization work, es- pecially in the smaller towns. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
BY ELMER 0. WALZER TJuife6 Press Financial EditOr|


 New York, Oct 26.-UP)- Stocks rallied fractionally from early lows in the afternoon trad- ing to-day following a decline of to points.
 Volume was relatively light with sales to 1:3 Opp. m. totaling 900,- 900 shares, against 100000 shares in the corresponding period Fri day. The Dow-Jones industrial average which was down more than points at noon had rallied to 107.20, off 2.50 at 1880 p. m. At that time the railroad average was at 53.30 off 1.03 and then util- ity 41.99 off 1.14.
 The only really strong stocks on the board were the gold mining shares. Tn this group Alaska Juneau rose 1 IA points to 16 and Homestake mining 8 points to no. Buying in these issues were trace able to the "Hoover-Laval state- ment which urged retention of the gold standard.
 Steel common touched 6S 7-S and around the end of the fourth honr wa sback slightly at 69 IA off 3 3-S from the previous close. Case rose more than a point from its low and Auburn points. Utili-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
(By United Press)

International statesmen con- ferred in many parts of the world over the week end in efforts to aid world peace and financial rehabili- tation. Conflicts in other parts of the globe remained unsettled.
 Premier Pierre Laval and Pres ident Hoover concluded their con- versations at Washington on in- ternational finance and disarma- ment.
 The president stressed the vital necessity of world peace and ar mament reduction in an address broadcast to the Methodist ecum- enical congress at Atlanta.
 Italian Foreign Minister Dino Grandi conferred with German statesmen at Berlin while Premier Benito Mussolini urged revision of peace treaties and reparations in an address at Naples.
 Tokio insisted that there was no possibility of war with China over the Manchurian situation but de- clined to name a date for with drawal of her troops. Soviet forces were reported concentrated on the Manchurian frontier in greater than usual numbers. Mukden re- ported that Soveit officers were training Manchurian troops oppos- ing the Japanese.
 Great Britain took urgent meas ures to restore order in Cyprus, where anti-British mobs hauled down the union jack and raised the Greek standard.
 Premier Laval's Visit Washington, Oct 26-(UP)- Further adjustment of war debts and reparations as a move to smash the world depression has been invited" as result of Pre- mier Lavaps visit to this country Laval and President Hoover agreed further relief from the debt and reparations burden was necessary, and suggested 1t could be had at Germany's request.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
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 two sons. Theodore and Charles, and one daughter, Madeleine. HE first two children were Marion ana Tom and when they came along Edison did not forget his early tele- graph days. Marion was caiieo Dot" and Tom "Dash."
 Hammer recalls quite clearly the first Mrs Edison. She was a tall, striking. statuesque blond. She had a very beautiful complexion ana her eyes were of an entrancing blue. She was working in Edison's Newark factory when the inventor met her.
 Her daughter, Marion, inherited her beautiful eyes and complexion, and the child had long, lovely. golden hair. When she came to the iaboratory she often made a bee line for Hammer, who used to cut out paper dolls for her and tell her fairy tales.
 And then in these early days there was Edison's father. He was an exceedingly tall man, with 8 face completely enveloped In a beard. But for his height, he was a dead ringer for old Uncle Jeo Cannon and his love of jokes and repartee were likewise Cannonian. He was known about the place as old "Pop" Edison, and tho shadow of his tall frame often fell across the work benches in the laboratory.
 Did Edison drink? Hammer says no. Perhaps he might have taken . little beer. But for strong intox- tcants he had no use, says Ham, mer. But he was an inveterate chewer of tobacco. And he loved at times strong cigars. There is a famous cigar story connected with Edison.
 When the business offices of the Edison properties had been moved to 65 9th Avenue, Edison always kept supply of cigars in his desk. To these his associates were very fond of helping themselves--not one at a time. but they would fill their pockets. This meant a great deal of cigars and one day Edison got tired of such systematic footing and said to his secretary. MacGow- an:
 'Mac, I want yo uto go out and buy me some cigars. Get some made out of rope or anything regular 'stinky doras'." Mac bought the cigars and put them in Edisor's desk. One day. a week or so later, Editso.. asked Mac if he had bought the cigars and Mac replied that he had. Edi- son asked what had become of them in the drawer.
 "Why, I smoked them all." chuckled Edison.
 NEXT: How Edison could work undisturbed in his laboratory with curious tourists at his elbow Sarah Bcrnhardt calls and is thrilled as she plays his crude phonograph J. F. Morgan's visit and what happened .. W hat Edison, self.educated, thought of college graduates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
Following Decline Of Several Points
 Market Took Rally
Volume Was Light and the Only Real Strong Stocks
 on the Board Were Gold Mining Shares

ties moved up from their lows as did railroad shares.
 Some selling came into the Chain Store shares following the decision of the supreme court in upholding the North Carolina law to tax Chain Stores $50 a unit. Great Alt lantic & Pacific Tea company stock dropped from 177 to ITO 1-2 on the suit which was lost to-day. Sears Roebuck was at 42 IA off 1 3-4; Montgomery Ward 177-8 off 3-4; Woolworth 56 7-S off 3-4 and Kroger Grocery 21 1-2 of 3-4.
 A long list of railroads reported earnings for September sharply un- der the corresponding period of 1890 and this had a tendency to bring down the carrier shares frac- tions to more than 3 points, the widest loss in Atchison.
 The first 31 railroads to report had aggregate net operating in- come of $28,04A,000, against $49,- 379,00O in September, 1880 or a de- cline of 43.2 per cent. These earn ings were 51.8 per cent below hte $5S,233,000 reported in September, 1920. The same roads showed a de- cline from 1880 of 42.3 per cent in August of this year.
 EARLY TRADING
 New York, Oct 26.-(UP)-Some selling came into the stock market to-day on disappointment In some quarters that he Hoover Laval con- ferences failed to result in more concrete proposals.
 hA rrnlnoAinU mndarQta- however. the losses where they occurred were generally narrow. Some stocks moved ahead. The oil shares were again in demand and few special issues including Phil lips Jones made gains. The latter IA up # on what appeared to be polo manipulation. Alcohol shares | were up.
 On the advancing side were U. S Industrial Alcohol at S0h up K American Water Works s5h up # socony-vacuum 15 up < and Texa. Corporation 19% up A.
 l Cotton futures reacted to II points at the opening. Bonds alse went lower in lighter turnover.
 stock eschange. the tendency wa, irregular. The decline appeared tt be slowing down in the first few minutes of trading and volume shrank to small proportions.
 There was little in the news ovel II the weekend aside from the Hoover Laval conferences. The street hat anticipated definite results from tn, latter but on more careful readint of the statement issued by the prin ciapls finally came to the conclu sion the document held bullish new in. that 1t meant better understand ing between the principal gold hold ing countries. rrt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
By BOYD LEWIS
(United Press stan Correspondent

United Press Stan Correspondent)
 New Haven. Conn. Oct 26-(UP) Mrs Richard B. Sheridan, Sr. of Ga, arrived to-day at New Haven hospital where her son. Cadet Richard B. Sheridan, Jr, West Point football end, lay with a broken neck. lowering between life and death in a Drinker respira- tor.
 Westport, Conn, Oct 26.-(UP) Mrs Richard B. Sheridan. ST. en- route to New Haven where her son, Cadet Richard B. Sheridan, Jr, West Point football player. is dy- ing of a broken neck, passed the state police barracks here in an au- tomobile conveyed by state police at about 1880 p. m.
 Mrs Sheridan, racing from Green vile, s. C., had left her train at New Yorf city and departed at once by automobile. New York
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
wATERTOWN

A very pretty wedding will be held in St Johns church this morning at 8 o'clock when Alex Mcdonnell of Waterbury will be married to Miss Anna O'Connor. Rev c. P. Teulings will perform the ceremony and celebrate the mass. After an unannounced wed- ding trip MT and Mrs Mcdonnell will reside in MT Hevey's house on Main street.
 The annual harvest supper spon- sored by St Johns church will be held this year November 17th. Supp per will be served from until $ This supper is one of the outstand- ing events of the year and plans are already under way to make t an unusual success.
 Events of the week
 Monday-The arent-Teachers' association will hold a meeting In the high school at o'clock. All. parents, teachers and townspeople, are invited.
 A supper will be held at the Methodist church at 6 o'clock.
 Tuesday-The Women's Auxiliary of Congregational church will meet in the chapel at . o'clock.
 Friendship Temple. Pythian Sis ters win meet in Columbia Hall ou Sunset avenue at o'clock.
 The Parish Helpers of Christ Episcopal church will meet at g o'clock.
 Court Merritt Heminway. r. of A. will meet at 6 o'clock.
 HuauHav--Thara xuffl ha n celebration of holy communion in Christ church at 6 o'clock.
 The annual banouot ana election
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
STATE MAY HAVE | MARINE SCHOOL
 | FOR TRAINING
Officers Would Get In- structions in Such a School at One of Our Ports

Hartford. Conn. oct 2s-(UP)- Connecticut will have an ofiicers' training school for the merchant marine service, if public interests in the state can be enlisted to back the enterprise. it was annoupnced to-day. Plans for such a school were approved at a recent meet ing of the maritime affairs com-i mittee of the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, which will choose a suitable port for the institution.
 By law the federal government is required at the request of the governor of any state to furnish a naval ship for such purposes and to appropriate dollar for dollar against state appropriations up to $25,000 for certain designated ports. No Connecticut port is at present among those so named.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
NEWTON D. BAKER
 MADE PROTEST
Petitioned That Appeal of Steel Companies on Merger Be Dismissed

Youngstown, O., Oct 26-(UP)- Newton D. Baker today petitioned the court of appeals to dismiss the appeal of Youngstown Sheet and Tube company and Bethlehem Steel corporation from the injunc- ton, restraining the billion dollar of the two companies. Baker is chief counsel for the sheet and tube.
 The motion was opposed by Har- ry Crawford, counsel for Cyrus S.. Eaton and the anti-merger forces. who asked in another motion that plaintiffs in the oroginal suit be reimbursed trial costs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
By RAY BLACK

(UniteQ t'reSS Stau correspondent
 Chicago, Oct 26-(UP)-"Scar- face Al" Capone's journey to Leavenworth penitentiary was or dered delayed temporarily today by the circuit court of appeals.
 The order Halted Capone's sche- duled removal from the county Jail to a train late today to start for the prison where he is under a eleven year sentence after convic- tion of income tax fraud.
 Decision on the defense plea for a writ of supersedeas and bond was set for p. m. Tomorrow by Circuit Judges Samuel Alschuler, Will M. Sparks and Evan A. Evans after the plea had been argued.
 Capone was n-t present at ihe hearing. He remained in his jail cell. After the 10-year peniten- tiary sentence is completed, he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
bers the day that blowing-up oc-

bers the day that blowlng-up oc- cured.
 On the laboratory floor Hammer one day found what is known as a "crown of cups" It was a group of Leyden jars connected up to- gether in box. A thunder shower came up very suddenly and Ham, mer was curious to see if he could charge the jars with electricity from the. heavens. Going outside, he pulled up the lightning rod and discovered to his amazement that it was only imbedded in the earth a scant few inches. Considering the eminence of the ground on which the laboratory was located and the underlying bed of rock, the slight depth of the lightning rod really afforded no protection at all.
 Coming up from his house, which was only a stones throw from the laboratory. Edison beheli Hammer monkeying with the lightning rod. By the time he reached the laboratory Hammer had hooked up copper wire to the Leyden jars and was suriously watching for the experiment to be- gin.
 Hammer, you do that again and I will take you by the back of the neck and throw you out of the lap- oratory windows believed Edison from the stairs. "You might have destroyed my laboratory" he con- tinued.
 Hammer then pointed out the in- adequancy of the lightning rod and Edison told him to fix 1t. Disap. bearing down the stairway he looked back to find the chief sur veying the attempted experiment with Q humorous twinkle in his eyes.
 Later on the Edison laboratory
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
BARBER DID THE
 BEST HE COULD
Too Big a Family to Help But Will Give JObless Free Hair Cuts

Boston. Oct 2e.-(UP)-Rosario Quartarone, barber with six chill dren to support, couldn't afford to donate to the unemployment relief funds, but he has found a way to aid the jobless.
 A sign placed in the window of his Roxbury shop to-day read:
 Free haircuts to unemployed. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. between 3 and p. m.'
 Rosario believes men will stand a better chance of winning jobs If they face their prospective employ CTS we'll groomed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
HATH PLANS DEMOCRATIC CLUB
Waterbury Day.
 Great Success
Cash Sales TOtaled Close
 to S2OO,O ,OOO

Cash sales on ssWaterbury Day. last Thursday reached close to $200, ,000, according to the survey made by local commercial banks on Saturday.
 On Friday, the day after the big event, the survey showed that $183,500 was deposited over the normal Friday deposits. The check and charge account total will re- main unknown because it would entail considerable work to reach an exact figure. The sales for the day, however, pleased all con- cerned even beyond highest expec- tafions
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
ATTEND FUNERAL
 OF CONGRESSMAN
Three U. s. Senators and l3 Congressmen Honor Late Fletcher Hale

Laconia, N. H., Oct 26.-(UP)- Governor John G. Winant, three U. s. senators and a delegation of Is congressman attended funeral services at Congregational church yesterday afternoon for Represen- tative Fletcher Hale, repn, who died at a Brooklyn, N. r., hos pital Friday night.
 The Rev John A. Chapin, for mer rector of St James Episcopal church, officiated. He also read the committal service at Union cemetery. ..r.-e 4t
 President Hoover wired condo fences to Mrs Hale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
Statesmen In Every Section Of World
 Seek World Peace

And official Washington expects such a move soon.
 It was agreed, that Germany must take the initiative for relief under the Young reparations plan by asking for appointment of an allied commission to investigate her situation.
 When the allies have granted relief, President Hoover will ask congress to create a new debt com mission to consider reduction of war debts. .F..
 It also was agreed that meas ures would be taken to check a raid on the dollar" heavy French withdrawals of gold from the United States. France Is expected immediately as one step, to use $25,O00,000 in gold which she is holding in the New York federal reserve bank to invest in accept ances in the American market.
 This drain of gold, in no way ac- tually has endangered American money reserves, but 1t has caused a panicky feeling all over Europe that the United States was about to be forced off the gold standard just as Britain was.
 Fear that this feeling would spread here has caused some un- easiness despite the unquestioned strength of American gold re- serves. President Hoover and Pre- mier Laval agreed in a joint com muniQue that maintainance of the gold standard in France and the United States would be a major fv.a l. tAy y~t vro omic life.
 These were the two major de- velopments in the Hoover-L.aval gress was made on disarmament. It was discussed at length.
 Laval gave no ground. He brought up his security plan though he had been forewarned by Senator Borah that it had no chance. He did not therefore ask the United States to approve 1t but merely laid his view before this government.
 He outlined Frances need for with the United States and France far apart. Difficulties confronting the Geneva conference next Feb ruary remain as before.
 Premier Laval was told the United States believes France as the leading continental power should take the leadership in set ting irritating political controver- sies in Europe which are standing in the way of disarmament, and economic recovery.
 Concluding these conversations which were sandwiched into a dizzy program which kept the dark, stocky little Frenchman racing about Washington almost four days, Laval and his daugh- ter, Josette, left shortly after mid- night for New York.
 He still was wearing his odd white necktie.
 VIII Hoover Visit France
 Paris. Oct 26-(UP)-Invitation of President Hoover to return the visit of Premier Pierre Laval was suggested in several political quar- ters to-day as the course for Laval to leash in" on contacts estab- llshed at Washington.
 It was realized only the slight est possibility existed that such an invitation would bA accepted. In- fluential opinion nevertheless be- lieyed that a European visit by President Hoover would be high ly beneficial and would not clash with the senate's foreign policy.
 A AAx> nx diannAezafnoank &lnaAa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
PREACHER WAS
 INTERRUPTED

Boston, Oct 26-UP)-While de- livering a sermon before 100 par ishioners, last night, "Dr" Nicome- des Pacificia, 25, was arrested at Holy Christian church as an alleged pants thief.
 Charles Walker told police he recognized the preacher as the man, who stole three pairs of trous- CTS from him July 31 last.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
WATERBURY PRODUCE
 MARKET
Furnished by Connecticut Depart ment of Agriculture-B. F.
 Storrs T.oeal AOAnfl

Furnished by Connecticut Depart
 ment of Agriculture-B. P.
 Storrs, Local Agent)
 Mono 7, Oct 26-Offerings at the farmers market were light and buying interest quiet. A number of product showed signs of near ing the end of their marketing sea- son for this year. Peppers, egg plant and tomatoes were in this gi up. Last piskings of these made up a lar.e e part of the morn nings offerings and average quality was below nor. ..l.
 Peppers sold mostly from 35 to 50 cents per bushel, low quality selling at low prices. Egg plant sold higher. mostly $1.00 per bushel when of fair quality. The few ripe tomatoes on sale went mostly for $1.00 per basket even though only ordinary in grade.
 Potatoes were not as liberal. S, Hers evidently are waiting for stocks on hand. bought earlier at lower prices. to clear before push- ing sales Higher prices since early last week at Maine shipping points have aided sellers confidence locally. Most sales at the market place were around 70 cents per bushel.
 CauIifiower was light in supply and sold higher. Apples were mo- derafe in supply Ind sold un- changed or slightly higher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
FRENCH BOURSE
 CLOSED HEAVY
Traders Reacted UnfavOrs ably to the Hoover. Laval C0mmunique

Paris, Oct 26-(UP)-The bourss closed heavy to-day, traders react. ing unfavorably to the Hoover Laval communique.
 The Washington statement waq viewed coldly with no prospect of immediate results. On that theory stocks and bonds were sold through the session.
 Treasury bonds dropped 10 points to 723 and the Young plan loan . points to 6s8. The American dole lar weakened dropping to 25.3s francs. against 25.405 francs on Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
DETECTIVES ON
 WAY CHICAGO
Eleven Years Ago Man Wounded Two New
 Haven Officers and Fled

New Haven. Oct 16-(UP)-De- tectives James P. Currier and John Healey left here today for Chica- go in an effort to identify . man held by the Chicago police as Charles Angle. who eleven years ago shot them when they tried to arrest him for wounding . rail- road policeman in Chicago.
 Angle has decided to waive ex- tradition, it was announced, and will be returned immediately if Identification is made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
Earth0uake Was
 Recorded From .' North America

Denver. Colo. Oct 26.-(UP)- An earthquake of moderate inc tenslty, either on the North Amer. ican continent or very near 1t. was recorded on the Regis college seis- mograph last night. 1t was an- nounced to-day by Father A. W. Forstall. The quake was of 25 min- utes duration. starting at 9:32 p. m. and subsiding at 9:57 p. m. MIST and was about 2,500 miles from Denver, Father Forstall said.