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The Washington times., 1931-10-23
Canadian Building
Increases in Month

Value of building permits issued
by 81 Canadian cities during Sep
tember totaled $10,322.414 against
$8,224,074 in August and $11,O93,-
02O in September, 1890.
Cumulative total for first nine
months of 1881, at $50, ,898, ,267
compared with $126,361, $50 for
first nine months of 1890.
The Washington times., 1931-10-23
BANKS ALL SET
To FORM UNIT
On CREDIT
Meeting Late Today Likely
to Find Every institution
in City Authorized to Join

When Robert V. Fleming,
president Of Riggs National Bank
and organizer for the local unit
of the National Credit Corpora
ton, arises to address the joint
meeting of the District Of Column
bia Bankers and the Washington
Clearing House associations at
the New Willard Hotel at 4 p.
m. today, it probably will be Q
packed" house.
Unanimity Likely
That is to say, all, or nearly
ALL of his auditors will be there
with instructions from the banks
they represent to sign UP for
their full quotas to the organiza-
ton. which will be known as
Credit Association No. 3, Fifth
Federal Reserve District. More
than 80 of the 80 banks eligible
here to membership were known
to have voted authorizations be-
fore noon today.
The meeting this afternoon,
which was called by President Z.
j. McQuade, of the bankers
association, and Chairman H. H.
Mckee, of the clearing house, is
likely, then, to resolve itself
largely into an organization
affair. Representatives of the
banks signing up will elect q
loan committee which will have
control of the local unit. The
organization will function i'm
mediately.
Back Up HOOver
Credit Association No. 3 will
be the local arm of the
$500, 100000 organization formed
at the request of President
Hoover with the object of releas-
ing frozen credits" in banks
throughout the country. Other
units are being formed in the
various centers Of the fifth
district, which comprises the
District of Columbia and the
States of Virginia, Maryland,
West Virginia. North and South
Carolina.
The Washington times., 1931-10-23
STANDARD CAP & SEAL

Standard Cap and Seal Corpo-
ration reports for nine months
ended September 30, 1881, net in
come of $498,606 after interest,
depreciation and Federal taxes,
equivalent to $2.42 a share on
100000 no-par shares Of capital
stock. This compares with $685.
359, or $2.71 a share, in first nine
months Of 1880.
The Washington times., 1931-10-23
ELECTRICAL OUTPUT

The production of electricity
by the electric light and power
industry of the United States for
the week ending Saturday, Octo.
ber II, was 1856, ,051 900 kilowatt
hours. according to the National
Electric Light Association.
The Washington times., 1931-10-23
NEWS
In Today's
CLASSIFIED ADS

EooN =. y y FOR Rent 7.Iks ISnE1:1ISw .SdH,..
screened porch suitable for
light housekeeping heat,
light and gas only SSS per
mSdOGa mSVinS for as 'o% o%p as aSn ss.5o per
load our prices are the low
est :. reliable men -. our
work is satisfactory Give ps
q call.
USED CAR FOR sALE-stude-
baker Dictator Sedan. 1927 model
excellent condition through.
out am forced to sell
will take any reasonable offer
-. Call today.
ACREAGE FOR SALE-Five acres
on State Road only 20 miles from
tas Sns,nes. D''r''' soo down SaSs tSe iSs
property balance monthly.
APARTMENTS FOR RENT-Cal-
vert St., near ShOreham Hotel
Two large rooms and porch
light housekeeping privileges.
HORSES FOR sALE-Eixht fine
wOrk-hOFseR fine condition
just what yea need for the
farm ear be bought today
at . very reasonable price.
Fhsss are "sideli1hts" On some o. MAR,
interesting GdCerttsensents YoE tctH find II
'odGgS Classified Ads.
The Washington times., 1931-10-23
BY DIR. ARTHUR M. wOLKIsER
Copyright. 1881, by International
News Service)

Copyright, 1881, by lnterhduohdl
News service)
NEW YORK, Oct. 23-The
high prices for goods brought
about by the initiation resulting
from Frances huge gold imports
and her high tariff are making
it more and more difficult for her
to compete in the worlds mar
kets. Each month the nation is
obliged to buy a larger proper
ton of her goods in the worlds
markets, while she is able to sell
less.
Why has France made so little
attempt to remedy her trade
difficulties? Why is the compe-
titive power Of French agriculture
and French industry being per-
mitted to become continuously
weaker?
French Little Worried
In England, the backwardness
of British industry is everywhere
the subject of discussion. The
programs Of the political parties
revolve around such questions.
But in France you find little
attention given to economic prob
lens. You frequently see edi-
torials explaining the righteous
ness of the French point of view
in this or that economic and po-
litical question.
But you seldom see an article
dealing with the consequences Of
the vexing problems France must
soon, face. The French laborer
and working man drink their in
comparable wine, which they buy
at an incomparably low price,
and are happy.
Position Is Strong
Consequently, the average man
will deny that there is anything
about which the French people
The Washington times., 1931-10-23
2a Stocks Incline Higher Balance Backs and Fills
Economics of Depression
Seen Ignored in France

need to worry. If the growing de-
preston Is brought to his attent
ton, he almost, invariably, at
tributes the existence of the prob
lens to the evil intentions Of
The Washington times., 1931-10-23
Items of Good
Trade Gains

Profits improved by Balti-
more credit firm.
Utility company starts big
construction work.
New England farmers elec-
trifying homes,
Firm pays bonus as bust
ness improves.
City Ice e. Fuel Co. sets
profit marks.
The Washington times., 1931-10-23
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK, Oct. 23 U.N.S.).-No
demand for European exchanges.
The Washington times., 1931-10-23

Editors note-FollolDing Is the
third of q series of articles by DR..
Arthur M. WolkiSer, internG-
tionGlly knotDn economist, t0ito
has Just returned from a sir
months surrey OF Europe. The
tuorld -,Dide depression has been
Slow in reaching France, but, in
the tolloDing article, DR.. WoIktser
tells hop it is rapidly taking hold
of that country, due, largely, to
Frances huge gold imports.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
Charles A. Comiskey Chicago White Sox
 Owner Died To-day
CAPONE IN LAST FIGHT TO KEEP
 OUT OF PRISON
His Attorneys Went Before Two Circuit Court of Appeals Judges in Bat- tie to the Death

Federal Building, Chicago, Oct. 26.-(UP). ).-Attorney Albert Fink for Al Capone and United States District Attorney George E. John- son and his staff went before two circuit court of appeals judges at 11:15 a. m. to-day to argue for and against granting a writ of super sedeas in the Capone case.
 Result of the hearing is expect ed to determine whether Capone will start for Leavenworth peniten- tiary late to-day as scheduled or be released on bond while his con- viction is appealed.
 Chicago, Oct. 26.-UP).-Al Capone, growing about a"dirty deal," starts for Leavenworth peni- tentiary to-day to begin an 11-year term unless his attorneys win a st-minute stay of sentence.
 A special coach stood in the rail- road yards ready to receive the gangster. Five guards were assigned stations on the car for the prison bound journey.
 United States Marshal H. c. w. Laubenheimer said he had orders to hold Capone in jail until fore noon to-day and unless further or ders come, he would start his pris- oner for the federal penitentiary by evening.
 Convicted of income tax evasion,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
MISSOURI STATE CAPITOL UNDER
 GUARD TO-DAY
An Army of Unemployed Marched to Building and Made Demands for Help

Jefferson City, Mo. Oct 26-(UP) Sixteen special policemen to-day guarded the Missouri state capitol and the governors mansion as an army" of hunger marchers, al- most 500 strong. arrived to demand unemployment relief. In strag- gling groups, the men converged from the larger cities of the state. Some came in trucks. Others hitch linked their way to ask aid for themselves and their families. The "army's" leader, w. c. Nc Quistion. self-styled secretary of the Missouri state hunger march. was selected to confer with Gov ernor Henry s. Caulfeld.
 We demand a donation from the state of $150 for every unem- ployed man." said McQuistion. We demand enactment of unemploy- ment insurance by a special ses- sion of the legislature. providing $10 a week for each man out of work and $2 for each person de- pendant upon him. We seek three year moratorium on farm debts and ask that no man be evicted from his home for non-payment of debts"
 The marchers carried signs and placards. They read:
 Fools starve. Men fight."- Defend the workers rule in So- viet Russia, a,"-"December 2, We march on Washington"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
Grief Stricken Mother AndHis
 Brother Hurry
Richard Brinsley Sheridan Received Broken Neck in Army-Yale Game - No Chance to Save Him Say Doctors in Charge
OTHER FOOTBALL
 CASUALTIES

New Haven, Conn, October 26- (UP) - A grief-stricken mother raced with death today as Cadet Richard Brinsley Sheridan of Au. gusta, Ga, West Point football end, lay with a broken neck in a Drinker rispirator at New Haven hospital and may beat race with death.
 Informed at Greenville. s. C.. that her son was probably mortally injured in the Ya1e-Army football Sheridan. ST. and another son, Ger aid, started north by train.
 They will arrive this afternoon
 sheridan remained unconscious. He has not stirred since he dropped to the gridiron after col lision with Bob Lassiter, Yale half- back. He is unable to take nour- ishnent.
 AS the hours passed, Sheridan's strength ebbed slowly. The deli
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
BLIND MARCHED
 OUT FROM THEIR BURNING HOME
Human Chain Paraded Into Crowded Pittsburg Street, When Autos Form Gordon of Safety

Pittsburg. Oct 26.-(UP)-Fire to-day attacked the Pennsylvania Association for the Blind building and 75 blind men marched order
 ly in a human chain" into a crowded boulevard where motor- ists formed a cordon for their
 protection. The 75 were ready for
 work at the Pennsylvania Associ- ation for the Blind when fire start ed in the basement. The sightless
 men and women quickly formed into line, hands on shoulders and
 marched to the street. Passing mo- torists and pedestrians quickly formed a cordon of safety about them. Bremen confined the flames to the basement.
 Two sightlcss men. sorting ma terials in the basement, were led
 to the street by firemen. In addi- ton to the blind about 25 other persons fled. There was no dis
 order as the sightless men and women weaved their way across the traffic jammed boulevard to the Salvation Army building and other places. The fire occurred at the height of the morning rush
 hour and traffic was tied up on the boulevard and several connect
 ing streets. Thousands of per
 osns crowded about the scene oi tha hiaza.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
Sheriff Claims She Got Wound in Hand From Same Bullet That Killed One of the Women - Was Supporting Her With One Hand as She Fired Bullet

Los Angeles. Oct 26.--CUP)- A new theory as to how Mrs Ruth Judd received a pistol wound in her hand was advanced to-day as the "nerveless blonde confused her own defense by agreeing ten- tatively to face murder charges in Arizona.
 Mrs Judd told Sheriff James Me- Fadden of Phoenix she was ready to go back whenever he said"
 McFadden advanced the new theory regarding the wound which Mrs Judd claimed she received de- lending herself against Miss He'd wig Samuelson and Mrs Agnes Le- roi. She is accused of numbering the two women and shipping their bodies here as luggage.
 "The bullet that passed through the heart of Miss Samuelson was the same slug that was embedded in Ruth Judas hand" McFadden declared.
 "She shot the girl twice. then probably supported the body with her left hand while firing the final shot with her right. The bui-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
PARKING SPACE
 ARGUMENT WAS
 ENDED BY DEATH
Two Drivers Had >Fistic Battle and One of Them Collapsed and Died

Chicago, Oct 26. (UP)-An argu- ment over a parking space precipi- tated fist fight between two mo- torists which ended in the death of one as his wife looked on.
 The victim, Edward l.. Berger. 30, father of two children. was about to park his automobile in a space on State street, when. witt nesses said, Max Scalar, 2S, headed his machine into the area. Angry words were exchanged. Both men leaped out and several blows were exchanged. Berger collapsed. Sea- lar took him in his automobile to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Physicians said the cause was heart disease.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
PREMIER LAVAL WILL SEE SIGHTS
 OF OUR BIG CITY
Last Day of American Tour Will Be Pleasing and Restful--Daughter Has Unique Farewell

New York, Oct 26-(UP)-Pre- mier Pierre Laval of France, his diplomatic conversations with Pres ident Hoover completed. came here to spend the last day of his Amer ican trip chiefly in sightseeing.
 Laval, who arrived from Wash ington eraly to-day, sails for France on the He de France at l a. m. tomorrow.
 The premier's schedule called for trip to the top of the Empire State building. worlds tallest struc- ture. at II a. m. Other sights of historic and scenic interest will oc- cupy his time until p. m., when he will attend dinner of the for eign relations council at the Wal dorf-Astoria. Immediately follow ing, he will attend a meeting of the foreign policy association.
 According to present arrange ments Josette Laval. the premier's 19-year-old daughter, will say farewell to America by waving her hands over a delicate mechanism aboard the He de France, and, by means of air currents, release a bomb from a plane over the har- bor. lighting up the Statue of Lib- erty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
Illness Dated From 1919 When His Great Championship Team Broke His Heart, After Several Players Went Crooked
Wonderful Career of Comiskey Had Its Joys and Tragedies = But Through It All He Fought for the Good of the Game = His Life From Boyhood Is Pic turesque Story

Eagle River, Wis, Oct 26-UP) Charles A. Comiskey. owner of the Chicago Whi, Sox. died to- day at his 600 acre Sand Lake ss- tate near here.
 "Old Roman St, cumbed it 1925 a. m. to a long illness which many of his friends declared had it's real beginning back in 1919 over +ie ".,'o ous Black Sox"
 dals.
 His son, J. Louis Comiskey, was with him when he died.
 Comiskey's career In the basr- ball wo Id was without parallel but he died without realizing hls one greatest t--nbition-to build up another great White Sox team 1 m tke wreck 3e of the cha .n- pionship club which broke his heart and almost broke up base ball itself back in 1919.
 He was connected with baseball f. om his youth to his death. He was the only player to come up from the ranks to sole ownership of a Major league ball club. He managed the old St Louis Browns of the American sassecias ton wh h,n they the worlds baseball championship by defent- ing the Chicago "white Sox'-of he National league in 1886.
 Twenty years later he was sole owner of the Chicago White Sox of the American league when they won the worlds title by defeating the Chicago Cubs in the famous series of 1906. No other man ever held this double distinction.
 In 1920 he broke up one of. the greatest baseball teams ever as-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
GREEN HAS DIED FROM
 INJURIES
Victim of Hit-and-Run Man Had Fractured Skull Police Seek Unknown Driver-l0 Violen t Deaths in State

Struck early last evening by a hit-and-run driver, Gtstaf Green. 65, of 35 Frost road, died early this morning in St Mary's hospital of a fractured skull and internal injuries. Members of the detective bureau spent several hours to-day in an effort to learn the identity of the operator responsible. A mirror, which had been apparent ly torn off a spare tire mounted on side of the car, was the only clue found at the scene of the accident. The driver sped away after hurling MT Green to the ground. The tragedy occurred on the Cheshire road about 300 feet of Reymond's bakery.
 James Mcdonald, a baker, heard the noise of the crash and as he rushed out of the building he was in time to observe big sedan speeding away. He found MT Green unconscious on the ground. The police ambulance was rushed to the scene and the injured man re-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
Mrs. Judd Refuses
 To Change Story Of
 Two Women Killings
OLD CATHOLIC
 RECTOR DIES AT
 EAST ROCKAWAY

East Rockaway, L. l., Oct 26. (UP)-Rev Charles A. Craig, rec tor of St Raymond's Catholic church here since 1926, and for merly of Springfield, Mass died after a heart attack yesterday. He had been i'll for some time. After solemn requiem mass here We'd nesday, the body will be taken to Springfield for burial in St Michaers cemetery. An accom- plished musician, Father Craig once was associated with Mme Ernestine -Heink. He or ganized the first male choir in Brooklyn.
 Father Craig was 64. He was or dained for the priesthood in 1905, after graduation from St Johns seminary. Brooklyn. Until 1920 he was curate of St Joseph's church. Brooklyn, then became rector of Our Lady of the Shows church at Blue Point, L. I. He was member of the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by three brothers. James Craig, Norwalk, Conn, and Edward and William Craig, both of Spring field Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
BRITISH FLAG IS TORN DOWN AND
 SEVERAL DEAD
B0ldest Attack Yet Made By Rioters in Isle of Cyprus - Leader Will Be DepOrted

Larnaca. Cyprus. Oct 26.-(UP) Rioters headed by the bishop. of Krenia attacked the British com missioner's office at Kyrenia early to-day. tore down the British flag, and raised the Greek standard.
 The attack was the boldest man. Hesitation favoring union with Greece since anti British demon strations began last week. Earlier disorders resulted in destruction of the government house Atnicosia and casualties estimated at three killed and 57 injured. including s6 policemen.
 It was expected that the bishop would be arrested and deported under the decree Issued by the Eovarn0r. Sir RH~ei~ Ht~~~@
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
GREATEST MONEY WINNER ON TURF
 BEING RETIRED
Owner of Sun Beau Made the Announcement TO- day = Won Purses to Amount of $376,744

Binghamton, N. r.. Oct 26.- (UP)-The Binghamton Press to- day published a formel announce ment by its publisher, Willis Sharpe Kilmer, owner of Sun Beau. confirming reports of the famous horses retirement. Sun Beau. is the turf's greatest money win ner In all time, having captured purses totalling $376,744.
 The announcement, from Remlik hall, Remlik. Va. where Kilmer is staying, said: "Sun Beau Is re- tired for the year and is being let out of training, and has been since the Hawthorne gold cup. Doubtless he could win more stakes this fall as he Is being re- tired perfectly sound. But he certainly deserves his rest after two years of constant training"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
DUMPING HALF
 BARREL OF BEER
 WASVERY COSTLY
New Haven Man Got $l5O Fine 20 Days Suspend- ed Sentence and 6 Months on Probation

New Haven, Conn, Oct 26.- (UP)-Dumping a half barrel of beer on the sidewalk cost Thomas Cummings, of New Haven $150. a 20-days suspended sentence and six months probation in United States district court here to-day.
 Other liquor cases were disposed of as follows: Abraham Snyder, Hartford. $400 fine. 10 days sus- pended sentence and six months probation; Fred St Lawrence. of Meriden, $400 fine. 30 days sus- pended sentence and Edward Bass, Meriden, $100 fine, 10 days sus- pended sentence and six months probation; John Carlo. North Hartford, 10 days in the Litchfield jail: Edward McInnis. New Lon don, $500 fine. 80 days suspend ed sentence and six months pro- bation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
RUTH NICHOLS
 FORCED TO JUMP
 FROM HER PLANE
Caught Fire as She Was About to Start = She Was Uninjured, But Plane Destroyed

Louisville. ky. October 2s - (UP) - Ruth Nicholss noted avia- trix, leaped from the cockpit and escaped injury at Bowman Field
 here today when her Lockheed- Vega monoplane. caught fire and was destroyed.
 Gasoline from a dump valve was
 ignited by the exhaust i4s she was
 warming up the motor preparatory to taking off for New York to complete q coast to coast flight. The plane was owned by Powell
 crosley. Jr. Cincinnati Radio Man. ufacturer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
WOMAN KILLED AND THREE HURT
 IN AUTO CRASH
Took Place on Webster Road Near Southbridge -Anto Hit Tree and Burned

Southbridge. Mass, october p - (UPb - An automobile crashed into a tree. overturned. and burs into flames, on the Webster roat early today. killing a woman ant seriously injuring three other oc cupants.
 Mrs Eliza Duquette. 28. O Southbridge. was burned to death Those taken to Harrington hos pltal were: Daniel Garvey. 31 Webster, the driver; and Bernard Perreault. 19. and Mrs Louis Blais %, both of Southbridge. Garvey'I name was on the danger list. I also was feared Mrs Blais migh die. Perrauit's condition was les' serious.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
HARVARD YOUTHS WERE RESCUED BY
 FISHING BOAT

Boston, October 26 = UP) - Snatched from an angry sea after being helplessly adrift more than six hours in a disabled boat. two Harvard students were landed here today. Those saved were Christo- pher Burkhead of Baltimore, Md . and Andrew Hepburn. 21. of Con- cord, son of a Boston architect. The pair left Marblehead. on the Massachuse North Shore. yes. terday, for Nahantg. Scarcely had they put out when the engine of their 30-foot sloop Pamaquid be- came crippled A squail caught them and they were swept sea- ward.
 Finally the Boston mackerel. Seiner Mara Stella sighted them and picked them up IS miles off
 Nahant. landing them here this
 morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
ON MURDER CHARGE

Bridgeport. Conn. Oct 2e--(UP)
 -George LengeI, Jr, was arr raigned in city court to-day on a charge of murdering Charles Lewis, Hillside home attendant Oct 16. Lengel waived examina- tion and was bound over to crim- inal superior court. He vas taken to county jaii to be held without
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
Nephew Of New York Mayor Gave Reasons
 For Quitting Job

buttons pulled off but it seems to be the style this year to wear buttons.
 I'm not getting the salary which the amount of work I do warrants. My conscience bothers me.
 'I have used up all the excuses I know for getting days off. out early, etc, having gone to funerals, weddings and christenings of all my relations including my grand mother who died twice in the same week through a fault in my mem- orv."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26

New York. Oct 26-(UP)- Luke A. Burke, IT. nephew of Mayor James J. Walker, wrote a letter resigning from his job as file clerk at the Rockaway Beach branch of the Manhattan Trust company. giving, the following reasons:
 "For mutual benefit both to the bank and myself as I will be able to sleep in the mornings and the bank will be able to get some work done.
 "To keep the buttons on my shirts; not that I mind having the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
SKUNKS AID TOBACCO FARMER

Marion, Va, Oct 26-(UP)-T. J. Hckam Lee county farmer, has found skunks useful in tobacco growing Hckam noticed many stalks of his burey had been eaten and then discovered worms were respons- ble. After that he saw skunks lodging through the patch picking off the worms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
SQUIRREL TRAVELS 200 MILES

Burlingame Cal, Oct 26-(UP)-This is not a nut story, strange it seems. Frsky, year-old female squirrel left last June at Quaker H Nevada City, 200 miles from here, made her way home this month. The family of Commander John E. Pond swears there is mistake in identity, and Frisky, friendly and un afraid seems to bear them out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
STEAM ROLLER ON RAMPAGE

Dayton, O., Oct 26-(UP)-They were paving street and somebody left fire in the steam roller When the workmen left, boys put the big gadget in gear and away she rolled The engine went three blocks with excited traffic cop in pursuit. It didn't stop until it had torn down iron fence and wrecked part of house.