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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-21
SUPPORT IS GIVEN
T0.STOCKS ON CURB
Most British Issues Are
Steady, With Only Mod:
crate Losses Recorded.
BY JOHN A. CRoNE.

Special Dispatch TO The star.
NEW YORK, September 81. - In
common with other exchanges, the
Curb Market today had heavy offer
ings to absorb, and during the early
hours dropped rapidly into new low
ground. Around noon. however, sup
port appeared ana prices were steadier
The British crisis naturally placed
some emphasis on issues with British
Affiliations, but most of these held
fairly well, notably Ford Motor of
Canada and Ford. Ltd, both OF which
Rad only moderate losses. Woolworth,
Ltd dropped only a small amount to
us, but this was new low. Interna-
tionals Petroleum. after touching 8ss,
flrmed little. Imperial Oil dropped
to ga and then recovered.
The heaviest selling at the start was
in the utility list, where losses ranged
from 4 to 1874 points. The big loss
was in the comparatively inactive Com
n1onwealth Edison, which, after SloSing
at 17l34 on Saturday, opened at 100
and later extended the loss.
Blocks of 5000 to $4,000 shares were
frequent on the tape. Electric Bond
q Share opened on a 15.000-share
block at 10. off ga. The stock went
lower and then rallied. American SUI
perpower sold at 6, of ss, on a 1000
share opening, but later was also
firmer. American Gas q Electric was
more than points lower at one time.
Other issues that rallied after heavy
declines included American Common
wealth, Power A, Electric Power &
Light optional warrants, Electric Power
Associates, Middle west Utilities, Nj
agara Hudson Power and United Light
q Power A. New lows for the year
were made in practically every case.
But most stocks managed to recover
from l to points above these lows.
Gulf Oil Of Pennsylvania, after drop
ping to 411s, rallied to AZ, off only a
point on the day. Cities Service opened
on l3,60o-share deal and dropped well
under 2, but later improved Wide
losses occurred in Standard Oil of In
diana and Standard Oil of Kentucky,
but the rest of the oil groups was fairly
steady.
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HOPE FOR HIGHER
GRAIN PRICES SEEN
UnfavorabIe Weather Condi-
tons May Cause Short
Crop in West.
Special Dispatch to The star.

special Dispatch TO The star.
KANSAS CITY, Mo, September al
Baked under unseasonably torrid skies
for two weeks, the wheat belt is yet un-
decided whether or not to increase Its
acreage or to cut it to the lowest area
in four years. Reports to the State
Experiment Station of Western Kansas
indicate that the new crop will go into
the ground in the least favorable con-
ditions in half decade.
While 1t is possible that large acre
age will be scratched in, the super
intendent of the station declares that
an average crop is possible only through
the most favorable Winter and Spring in
years. On this basis the hope for q
higher level for grain prices is encourag
ing the holding of wheat which may by
next Spring give return that will
prove profitable to the producer. This Is
merely a hope-farmers in the mean
time merely waiting for some sign that
will warrant staving off for few weeks
or months the disposal of the holdover
on hand.
Rural bankers are considering what
they shall do about collections on notes
to come due in the next few weeks.
Mostly they are fairly well fortified with
reserves. though bond accounts have
shown losses and deposits, while below
ordinary figures at this period. have
held up to a fair average. Savings
especially have grown.
Already the interior is feeling the
strain Of unemployment and is prepar-
ing for the coming Winter. Farm work
is practically over so far as any itinerant
labor is concerned. The towns have
risen against expanded budgets, counties
have cut their expenses, States are ask
ing boards and commissions to reduce
outgo and to discharge every possible
employee. Conservation of local funds
and efforts to maintain such ability as
possible for handling necessary activi-
a factor in the unwillingness of indi-
viduals or companies to enter on liberal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-21
New York Cotton
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK. September 21.-Cotton
prices broke into new low territory for
the year under an extremely large vol
ume Of business today and, after ner-
vous fluctuations over a range Of 81 a
bale, ended 4 to points lower than on
Saturday.
A feature Of trading was the heavy
arbitrage business between New York
and Liverpool owing to the decline In
sterling and the widening of differences
between the two markets of over 100
points from the close of the week due
to the decision of the British govern
ment to suspend gold payments. Spots
were reduced points to $40.
Cotton range:
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Markets at a Glance

NEW YORK, September 81 Up. -
Stocks irregular; leaders rally buoyant-
ly after new lows. Bonds weak: for
eigns lead decline. Curb weak: cover
ing reduces losses. Foreign exchanges
weak; market demoralized. Cotton
lower; British situation, Southern sell
ing. Sugar easy; European selling.
Coffee lower; trade selling.
CHICAGO, September ri R.-
Wheat steady at decline; strength at
Winnipeg; rally In stocks. Corn steady
at decline: bullish Iowa advices: de-
creased visible supply. Cattle trregu-
lar. Hogs higher.
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MONEY MARKET.

NEW YORK, September 81 (P.-Call
money steady, Ia per cent all day.
Time loans, steady; 5000 days, liza
IL; months. 112a124; SIS months,
134a2 per cent. Prime commercial
paper, Q; bankers acceptances I'M
changed; 80 days, 1a7s; 5000 DAYS.
1a7s: 4 months. 1bal; SIS months,
1ssa1H.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-21
CHICAGO STOCK MARKET

~ the Associated Press
CHICAGO, September 81. - Follow
ing is the complete official list Of trans
actions in stocks on the Chicago Stock
Exchange today:
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TREASURY CERTIFICATES.
Broker Firm Suspended,

NEW YORK. September 81 R--
The New York Stock Exchange firm
OF SCHUYLER, Chadwick a. Burnham
was suspended today for insolvency
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-21

For the year 1880 $4,000 accidental
deaths were recorded throughout the
country. motor vehicles accounting for
the greatest proportion-one-third Of
the total
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-21

High Low Dividend Rate.
RIGHTS-EXPIRE.
bA Poop q l. Clan Is 6 ~ s
nua payment 'Ex fPsrIy extra tpius AZ In STOCK
Payaoe IN cash or stock payable
dividend Il Plus S. in stock.
stock Plus 81 in stock.
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BALTIMORE STOCKS.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
BONDS.
tRepOrted b. J. . w. selieman = c

5000 United Rwy & Elec 1st As. ..,... 80
5000 United Ry 81 Elec income As.
5000 w B A Railway LIST 5s....... II
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NEW YORK BANK STOCKS
NEW YORK, September IL R.-a
Over-the-counter market:
TRUST COMPANIES
BANKS.

Engineers Of New Zealand are work.
mg on. an NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ckamnaR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-21

The muscles Of the human Jaw exert
Q force Of 534 pounds.
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BONDS.

issssss s ssls "a 5: ii iss,: lss i5S ,5s
1000 conw s Co Stss 40 81 si Al
1900 Insull utii o. $780,. 81 SIS $50.
Bond sales today, $4,000. -
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BONDS.
20
InduStrials

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MARKET

PREY. $751;
High. Low.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-13
LEGISLATOR AND POLICE DOG HAVE
 BATTLE AT FIRE
The Law Maker Tried to Enter Burning Home and the Fight Was On-The Legislator Won

Boston, March 13 - (UP) - A struggle between a Massachusetts legislator and police dog preceded the rescue of a man, his four chill dren. and their grandmother, from a burning house in East Boston early today. State Representative Alexander Sullivan discovered fire in a dwelling near his Wadswortii street home. When he tried to enter to warn the sleeping occupants he was confronted by the family's police dog named Rex. A battle between the legislator and the dog ensued. Finally Sullivan broke away and dashed upstairs. After arousing Leo Lavasseau. Sullivan picked up two of the IIaveasseau children, Leo, Jr. 12, and Richard, z, and carried them to safety.
 The dog, seeming to sense the sit- uation. did not interfere when Sul- livan rushed back into the house and carried out two other children. Alice. 10, and John 6. Sullivan entered the house for third time and As-' sisted Patrolman John Welch in carrying out Mrs Sarah Lavasseau, 65, grandmother of the rescued children. Meanwhile the cider La vasseau had escaped unassisted. Sullivan was slightly overcome by smoke.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-13
County Detectiue Roland Alli1,g To
 Ask For Vacation
Poor Health May Get Two Years Lay-Off With Full Pay

murder case, the Leopold case and other major matters during the past four years tha aggravated his con- dition. Many times he was forced to work day and night on the cases. Therefore, a bill is being raised in the claims committee to give him a two-year leave of absence with full pay. If at the end of this time he has not fully recovered the 1883 legislature may be asked to retire him at half pay.
 County Detective filling has been in the service of the state for IA years. He was first a member of the state police. Then he was named county detective for the Waterbury district of New Haven county. to serve under former States Attorney Terrence Carmody. When the latter resigned and States Attorney Lewis took his place, County Detective filling continued in the service of the county. During his period of service here County Detective filling his displayed an ability to investi- gate successfully the most difficult cases. His work in the Leopold case was considered f1awless.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-13
MONTREAL MAY BE } HEADQUARTERS
 FOR FAKE RING
Fraudulent Naturalization Papers Being Issned and Chicago Gangsters Are Saved From Deportation

Montreal, Mar 13.-(UP)-An aI- leged $3,000.0 900 fake naturalization paper ring in Montreal. operating in conjunction with Chicago gangsters, is under investigation here by off, cials of the department of justice at Ottawa. in cooperation with off, cers of the fraud prevention depart ment of the National Association of Credit Men, New York city.
 A Toronto judge, 1t was learned, has already been commissioned by the Honorable Hugh Guthrie, min- ister of justice. to. investigate the activities of the fraudulent ring throughout the Dominion.
 Search has already been made in Vancouver. Calgary. Regina, Winni- peg and Toronto, and the indications points to Montreal as headquarters for the ring. Behind the ring, it is claimed, is an ingenious method of preventing gangster forces from be- ing deported by the United States to Italy and other European eoun- tries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-13
REUBEN WAS NO RUBE EVEN
 FIT WAS FRIDAY THE 13TH
 AND HIS HORSE GOT STALLED

"My pap told me I'd best come to this here tavern" Reuben said. "I never knowed him to say wrong afore. He put up here some 35 year ago and folks here took care of Nell"
 The clerk insisted and Reuben be- came indignant.
 "You'll have to do it." he said. because it's the law. want to see the chief constable"
 At police headquarters around the corner Captain James J. Walk ins looked the matter up and dis covered hotels were required to pro- vide stable, hay and provender for the horses of the guests.
 Bess was stabbed in q Back Bay garage. Reuben slept at the Bruns- wick, announcing before he went to bed that he guessed he'd visit some friends on Cape Cod to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-13
IRVING PUTNAM
 OF PUBLISHING COMPANY EDEAD
He Was 79 Years of Age and Member of Distin- guished Family Died From an Operation

New York, Mar 13.-(UP)-Irv- ing Putnam, head of the publishing firm of c. F. Putnam's Sons, died yesterday at the Medical Center where he had undergone on oper- ation last week. He was 79.
 Putnam had attended Amherst college in the class of 1872, but left in his junior year to enter the firm founded by his father. the late George Palmer Putnam. The fam fly was distinguished in American history, Putnam being a great nephew of General Israel Putnam of the Continental army in the Revo- lutionary war.
 He is survived by his wife, the former Emma Louise Brock, two daughters, three sons. and two brothers, Herbert Putnam, librarian of congress, and, Kingman Putnam, of Bronxville, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-13
BURIED IN WELL
 AND EVERYBODY
 AT WORK DIGGING
Farm Boy May Be Dead and Rescuers Are Haiidi- capped as Earth Keeps Caying In

Duluth, Minn, Mar 13.-(UP)- Bremen, deputy sheriffs and farm CTS fought against renewed cave-ins to-day in an effort to reach the bot tom of a 40-foot well where George Marchiniak. 20, was entombed late yesterday when its dirt sides col lapsed. They hoped to reach March, iniak within few hours, and learn whether their fears that he had suf- located were true. The farm boy had been working in the well when the dirt began sliding down on him. He cried out for help. but was buried before he could be reached.
 Workers toiled throughout the night, but. each time they neared the boy, additional dirt fell and pre- vented rescue. This morning the men dug into the loose gravel with new energy, protected by wooden cassons. The firemen said there was no possibility that he boy would be found alive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-13
Gov. Roosevelt Much Stronger
 For President
From the Happenings at Progressive Conference at Washington It Would Appear That Hoover Is Down and Out With Pros gressiye Element
WANT ROOSEVELT
 IN WHITE HOUSE
BY RAYMOND CHAPTER United Press Stan COrrespOndcntl

United Press Stan COrrespondent)
 Washington, March 1S.--(UP)- The progressive vote, so far as lead- CTS of the conference here this week can lead 1t, appeared to have been. lost by President Hoover for 1932.,
 It is headed. according to indica- tions thrown out by leaders of the conference, toward some progressive figure.
 The man coming closest at the, moment toward meeting the specifi- cations of the progressives is Cover nor Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York, though no commitment was made by any speakers during the conference. He was invited to att tend but declined, though sending a sympathetic message.
 Despite an effort to limit the dis cussion to formulation of legisla- tive program for the next congress, i, the White House repeatedly thrust itself in as an ultimate considera- tion of the progressives.
 ''It is not enough to have pro- gressive conferences" said Senator George w. Norris, repn, Neb. chair man of the conference. What this country needs and must have in of der to get progressive legislation is president of the United States who is himself progressive. What we leed in order to bring prosperity and happiness to the common individual lis another Roosevelt in the White House"
 Later Norris said he was refer ring to Theodore Roosevelt, not the governor of New York. .
 Though leaders were restrained in discussing the subject, none who at tended the conference had any doubt but that next year many progressives will be found working the wheat belt in opposition to the reelection of President Hoover and in behalf of Governor Roosevelt, should be be nominated by the democrats.
 Attacks on public utilities at the conference operated in effect against Owen D. Young, head of General Electric, who is urged by many democrats for the presidential nom ination. What the progressives
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-13
HARVARD CHAPEL BRINGS PROTEST
 FROM EDITORS
Will Be Memorial to Har- ward War Dead It Would Discriminate Against Catholics, Jews and Others

Cambridge, Mass, March 13--- Charging in effect that erection of the proposed Harvard world war memorial chapel would be an act of religious discrimination. editors of the Crimson, undergraduate daily. sought to-day to mould widespread student opposition to the project. Under present plans work on the St,000.000 chapel, to commemorate , Barvard's hero dead in the world war. will be begun in June. The structure is scheduled to be built on the present site of Appleton chapel.
 In a pamphlet distributed to stu dents with to-day's issue of the Crimson, thu editors pointed out that though 270 of the Harvard men who died in the World war were of the Protestant faith, there were 90 Roman Catholics. 20 Jews and 10 of other beliefs. including Christian Scientists and agnostics.
 'Followers of the Roman Catho- lie faith are forbidden to worship in any but a formally dedicated church. the Crimson editors ar- gued. Tt | preposterousr to believe that Jews, agnostics and Christian Scientists car, have any honest sym pathy in a Protestant memorial"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-13
(By Democrat Stan Manl

Hartford, March 13.-County De- tective Roland filling, attached to the office of States Attorney Law renee l.. Lewis in Waterbury for the past seven or eight years and an employe of the state for the past IA years, has petitioned for a two-year leave of absence from duty and has filed claim for full pay during that period with the claims committee of the legislature. County Detective Alling's health is not the best and he has been advised to lay off work for two years. At the end of that period, if his health is not any bet ter, County Detective filling may re- sign at half pay.
 About year and a half ago Coun- ty Detective filling was forced to lay off for few months so that he might undergo treatment. His health was impaired because of injuries re- ceived in the war. He then return ed to work but has failed to recover satisfactorily. It was the strenuous work imposed upon County Detective filling in Investigating and prepar- ing the states evidence in the Gizzi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-13
PATROLMAN WAS
 FOUND LYING IN
 STREET WOUNDED
Had Bullet in Temple and Nashua, N. H., Policeman Is Expected to Die of Injuries

I -. I'd s .
 Nashua, N. H.. March 13-(UP)- Patrolman Robert D. Meunier. 2S, was found lying in the street here early today with bullet wound in his temple. Death was expected momentarily at Memorial. hospital where it was said he had not regain ed consciousness and his condition was extremely serious"
 Police arrested James H. McCann, 25, at his home. It was claimed that McCann's cap was found near the patrolman and revolver with one chamber discharged was found in his room. He denied all knowledge of the shooting. A policeman waited at Meunier's bedside in the hope he might make statement should he regain consciousness. Police were at loss to account for the cause of the shooting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-13
COURT MARTIAL |. OF " MILITARY
 MEN IN SPAIN
Their Leader Has Been Al- ready Tried and Execut- ed-No Death Penalty Expected for the "

Jaca, Japan, Mar 13-(UP)--A court fartial was started in this court martial was started .ust three months after Captain Fermin Galan proclaimed the republic of Jaca" and witnessed its extinction 26 hours later under the fire of loyalist ar tillery.
 The death sentence was asked for five of the defendants who were as- sociated with Captain Gaian-who was executed--but 1t was not be- lieved the extreme penalty would be exacted in view of the fact that the men on trial merely followed the ordars of the snneriors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-13
CHICAGO PEOPLE CHEATED OUT OF
 MANY MILLIONS
United States Attorney Johnson, Who Exposed Al Capone, Says Bribery and Corruption Prevail

Chicago, Mar 13.-(UP)-Bribery and corruption in the letting of pub- lie contracts have cost Chicago tax payers millions of dollars annually and will continue to do so until citizens have access to the actual figures involved, George E. O. Johnson, United States attorney, has disclosed.
 Johnson. who has added to his fame recently by successfully prose- cutting Capone gangsters for federal iDcome tax fraud, cited the records |of IS contracts to demonstrate to 400 guests of the Better Business Bureau just how much Of their money reverted to graft and bribes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-13
CAME VERY LONG DISTANCE TO BE
 GIVEN TRIMMING
On This Fateful Day, Too, Robert Savage of Cali- fornia Feels Savage Hitch-Hiker Got All His Money

New Haven, Conn, March 13.- .(UP)--F Friday the 18th found Rob- ert Savage of Monedta. Calif. penni- less. his personal belongings and automobile gone and his faith in mankind shaken. Savage motored from the Pacific coast without a mishap until he picked up hitch maker at Madison. Hardly had the stranger seated himself comfortably beside the driver when Savage felt something poke him in the ribs. It was gun.
 Relieving him of his pocketbook the bandit forced Savage out of the car and drove off. leaving the Cali fornian to hitch-hike to the state. police barracks at Westbrook, 8 miles away. to report his loss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-13
SENATOR LEWIS TALKS ABOUT THE
 PRESIDENCY
Man, Who Defeated Mark Hanna's Daughter, Be- lieves There Will Be Four Men Nominated

Washington, Mar. 13.--(UP).- Senator James Hamilton Lewis,, democrat, Illinois. who took over a suite in the senate office building yesterday, thinks there may be four presidential candidates in 1882.
 The veteran campaigner who de- feated Mark Hanna's daughter last November turned oracle on his 'ar- rival from Illinois. He predicted that in addition to the regular democratic and republican candidates, there might be fusion candidate SUD- ported mainly by dissatisfied repub- licans. and prohibition party can- didate.
 President Hoover, he said, will be renominated, but he declined to pick the democratic candidate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-13
NEW HAVEN MAYOR FIRES ANOTHER
 MAN FROM OFFICE
Asst Corporation Counsel Clarence H. Bolton Has Appealed to High Court and Calls Mayor Unfair

New Haven, Conn, March 13.- UP)-Removed as assistant cor poration counsel of the city on charges of alleged office irregular ities, Clarence H. Bolton, in an ap- peal to the superior court, to-day accused Mayor Thomas A. Fully of unfair methods in the proceedings which result in his dismissal.
 The mayor removed Bolton late yesterday, stating he had violated orders in failing to collect back taxes from Controller Frank c. F. Barnes and Finance Commissioner J. Edmund Miller and secretly em- ploying his wife in his department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-13
M'FARLANE AND
 WHEY COX WON.
 THE FIRST PRIZE
They Shot the Play=off This Morning After the Tie Yesterday With Sarazen and Johnny Farrell

Miami, Fla, March 13.-(UP).- The $1.500 first prize money of the international four-ball golf tourna- ment will be divided to-day by Willie McFarlane and Whiffy Cox, New York state professionals as a result of the and victory over Gene Sarazen and Johnny Farrell, here yesterday. The match was a play-off of the final match staged Wednes- day when the two teams tied after playing 40 holes.
 It was largely through the play of MacFarlane that the New York pros annexed the title. MacFarlane turned in a card of six under par. Sarazen and Farrell split $1,000 as second place money.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-13
Mayor Thompson Has
 Run Behind In All Straw Votes Taken

E Followers of Cermak, meanwhile held organization meetings at which they declared that "Thompsonism must end" and said taxation and unemployment will be major issues at the April election.
 {. Thompson laughed as he told members of the Interfraterniry club he would conduct "a gentlemanly campaign" Then he gave the club q sample by accusing Cermak of having Al Capone in his lap" and of wanting to become the ruler of Illinois by holding all the jobs at once."
 been numerous although Cermak himself is determined not to indulge
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