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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-09
Three Alarms
 Over Sunday Gas Stove Explosion on Ab= bolt Avenue Started
 Blaze

A gas stove exploded yesterday afternoon in the third-floor tene- ment of Eugene A. Migiliaro of l24 Abbott avenue and before firemen extinguished the blaze the residence was badly damaged. There was not much danger to the building. but personal loss to the tenant by fire and water. Some of the furnishings of his home were destroyed. The firemen found the rooms filled with gas on their arrival. Angelo Sylves- ter is the owner of the building.
 The. riding academy of Samuei Belcher on the Middlebury road was the scene of 8 fire yesterday morn ing The damage was very slight; Engine Company No. responded to the call
 A defective oil burner in an apart ment house at 331 North Main street called out apparatus early last eve hing. but no, damage resulted. John Hutchinson is the agent of the build ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-09
Manufacturers Will
 Draft New Platform
National Association to Bring Leaders Into Session to
 Draw Up Planks for l932 Campaign

fceeding revision, invited large groups of representative industrialists with Fin and without it's membership to formulate an expression of public policy from the viewpoint of indus trial judgment and experience. Each
 platform conference has been on the
 broadcast scale;a non-partisan; non- sectional and absolutely open to the
 freest thought of the delegates.
 Those in conference = nearly two
 hundred on the last. committee ;-; represented every field of industry including transportation. After full and free discussion. the major blanks were agreed upon and sub | committees appointed to frame each plank. The tentative drafts of all
 committees. were in turn submitted to drafting committee and the final result presented to the general
 committee in which every industrial state of the Union was represented.
 The sub committees indulged in. ex-
 tensive correspondence with their | respective sections and industries and the final result of the months of communication, deliberation and debate was a representative cross- section of American industrial opin- ion.
 The blanks included ! in, the 1928
 platform of American industry were on the judiciary; regulation of com binations; international relations; foreign trade policies; tariff, agricul- ture; government in business; reor- ganization of government depart ments; taXation; federal reserve bank system: merchant marines; transportation; railroads: water ways highways commercial aero- nautics;. flood control; private em- ployment relations; immigration.
 ''The Platform of American In dustEy,' said MT Edgerton, Twas sub mitted in the belief and hope that men who have daily contact with the problems and difficulties of .op- erating for the best interests ofytheir entire. forces, should be able to give substantial guidance to the national law makers, None of our plangs have been, drawn on so-called par ty lines; but simply with a view. to the success of the manifold indus tries which are owned by millions of stockholders of large and small means. We went to the previous national conventions, and will go to the next = in the full con- viction that these leaders of in- dustry are arriving at their best conclusions for the good of all the people ana Tor the Speclal peneIlt Ot none.
 When we appeared at the con- ventions we received full attention, Stripping either of the last platforms of it's political rhetoric and partisan criticism and confining compari- .son to the substance of ideas and policies. each. with one or two ex- captions, showed in numerous re- .spects marked agreement with the policies urged by industry. Both dis approved directly and by iimplica- ti0n not less than by refusal. to spe- officially embrace things which in dustrial judgment stamped with dis approval.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-09
War Veterans
 Held Session Here
Dr M. A. O'Hara Mentioned for the Office of State
 Commander

pr M. A. O'Hara of this city. sen- for vice-commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars was ,boomed for the office of state commander at the meeting of New Haven county posts at the armory yesterday afternoon Posts from New Haven, West Haven Milford, Naugatuck, Meriden. Wal lingford, Ansonia and Derby were present as hosts of Wheeler Young Post of Waterbury.
 < William Dibble of Meriden. for mer state commander. presided. Ad- dresses were given by Past Depart ment Commander. John R. Kelly of Bridgeport, chairman of the state poppy committee, Dr A'Hara, Irving Brown of Naugatuck, department chief of staff, Alice Ryan of Ans0nia. county auxiliary president, which or zanigation met in conjunction with the posts, Mrs Mary Grove, president of Lieut.. Shea Auxiliary and state department guard. and Mrs William Dibble, department senior vice-presi :. dent. The next county meeting will be held in West Haven and second Sunday of April.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-09
Forty Carloads Of Equipment Received;
 Four More Coming
Change Is Completed TT Sections of Toll Switch. $ boards Provide Positions for 54 Operators x

Forty carloads sof dial equipment weighing nearly one million pounds lave been received and the work of Installing this equipment in the new three-story telephone building at State and Grand streets Is about 25 per cent completed, said Harold G, Davis, manager of the local ex- change of the Southern New Eng land Telephone company, when in- terviewed to-da- about plans for dial service in this city next sum- mer. te 4s
 The installation work, though progressing rapidly. will not be completed until shortly before the conversion Of manual telephones to dial service, Manager Davis said. There are yet four carloads of equip ment to he received from the West era Electric company. A force oe l34 men under the supervision of Joseph V. Kricek, foreman of the Western Electric company, which has charge uf the. installation job, is working in the new building.
 The dial equipment now being in stalled will provide service for more than 19.000 main telephones, Man ager Davis said, in explaining that the equipment IS engineered for q much larger number of telephones than the number now in the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-09
Rabbi Krass
 Forum Speaker Tells Hearers to Observe the Ten Commandments
 of God

Speaking on the subject. '.What |. Wrong With the Ten Command ments?' Rabbi Nathan Krass of Temple Emanu Fl, of New Yor;s city, at the Second church form last night, stated that they are still th.s pillars of society and are a vital force for good in the world.
 They should be taken seriously anG should glide us all in the path of righteousness and good. The com mandments have not become ob ! selete, but are still as strong as ever
 Dr Kress then proceeded to analyze the commandments, telling what each stood for. If these were not followed to the letter, the people of the olden times knew that the results would be extremely bitter to all.
 Talkies will be produced in India
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-09
The Mid-Week
 Lenten Service
Will Be Addresses By Dif=
 ferent Speakers From Out of Town


 Visiting clergymen from different parts of the state will be speakers at the mid-week Lenten services to be conducted in local churches dur ing the coming week. In Davenport hall of the Second Congregational church Thursday evening. Dr F. '. Porter of the Yale Divinity school will speak on How Does Jesus Help?''
 St Johns church will be the scene of the Union services of Epis- .copal churches on Wednesday even- ing. Rev George Lawton Barnes, rector of St Andrews church, New Britain, Meriden, will be the speaker. Rev Robert Plumb of Trinity church Brandford, will speak at the Lenten services at Christ Chapel Friday night. German Lenten services will be held at the First Lutheran church Wednesday evening and English ser vices will be held on Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-09

I New York, March g - With the political pot simmering in national and state centers throughout the country, John E. Edgerton, presi- dent of the National Association of Manufacturers, announced today that the executive committee of the organization has, authorized the summoning together for the fourth time of industrialists from all parts of the country, for the formulation of Platform of American Industry for. 1882. The first meeting will be held in New York City. in June next, in conjunction with the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Asso- citation.
 The Platform of American Indus try was first drawn under the aus pices of the Association in 1920: re- drawn in 1924 and 1928 and will be revised again in the light of the in- dustrial situation of the present time and then submitted to both the democratic and republican conven- tions next year.
 Believing that industry could be more helpful to- the major political parties by expressing its views and suggestions in advance of legislation rather than after, the association. beginning in 1920 and at each suc-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-09
THE WATERBURY
 AERIE OF EAGLES
Held Service Last Night for Departed Members Who
 Died Past Year
IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY

Impressive memorial services were held last evening by members of the Waterbury Aerie. of Eagles and largely attended. Tribute was paid to the memory of twenty-o -onc members of the aerie who died dur ing the past year, and to all de- ceased members of the order. The officers of the society participated in the ritualistic ceremonies that are regarded as among the most beauti- full of all fraternal exercises. Mem Ders of the family of the deceased occupied specially reserved section in Eagles hall
 President Raymond s. Bergen de- Iivered the eulogy, while Past Worthy President William J. shan ahan paid a general tribute to all Eagles, who have measured up to the ideals and principles of the order.
 The services opened with the singing of Nearer My God to Thee, the conductor, Michael R. DriscOll. Prayer was offered by the chaplain, John J. Lawlor, after which the members sang Abide With Me-" William O'Brien sang selection. Remarks were made by Worthy Secretary J. Lester Brennan and the services closed with the singing of Lead Kindly Light
 The members who have died dur ing the year are Patrick Trainor, Peter J. Dunn. Christopher Guinan, John Degnan, William P. Sullivan, Thomas Hanrahan, James Houlihan. John F. Logan. Patrick McFadden, George J. Walker. Santo Muzzica- to. Daniel M. Coss. James McAul- fife, John Harrington. John A. Reed, Joseph l.. Kirsch. Edward Keenan, Alfred Shandimier, Thomas J. Lud- dy p
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-09

The additional facilities can be cut into service from time to time as they are needed to meet the re- quirements of subscribers.
 Included in the equipment are 27 sections of tull switchboard which provide positions. for 54 workers who will handle not .only toll calls. but all assistance calls. There are also nine sections of information desks. or position for nine informa- ton operators.
 For the next few months the force of Western Electric men will be set ting up the iron frames which sup port the dial equipment, placing the hundreds of sections of dial equip ment together, running mile after mile of copper wire. and soldering thousands of connections. When the installation job is completed the r,en will make series of tests to make certain that the equipment; is I eady for operation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-09
NEW PHONE EXCHANGE 25 PER CENT DIALED
MISSION AND 40
 HOURS DEVOTION
Drew Large Congregations to St Francis Xavier
 Church Yesterday.
WILL CLOSE TONIGHT

The wine and rain storm yester- day had no appreciable effect on the mission service at St Francis Xavier church. Tho women attended meet ings at 2 and 4 o'clock in the after room and in the evening the men filed the upper. church. The forty hours devotion opened at the Il O. clock mass. ard as usual was an edifying sight. the large number of small children taking part in the procession anc the manner in which they went through the exercises causing much favorable comment.
 The mission will close tonight and tie forty hours devotion will close to- morrow morning
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-09
The Waterbury
 College Club
Heard Address Saturday
 By Dr Mary McCOnaughy

.-t. 5 r= @
 Dr Mary McConaughty of Mount Holyoke college spoke Saturday aft ernoon before the members of the Waterbury college club on Man aging Our Minds. Dr McConaugh- ty, psychiatrist, delivered her talk at the home Of Mrs L. P. Frantz on Elnwood avenue. She said that while other psychologists make a long list of the impulses which rule our lives she makes but two, the impulse to be liked and the impulse of ambition. We should rate our selves by algebra and not by arith- metic, she said.
 Z The hostess at the meeting were Mrs FrantZ, Mrs Gordon Stearns, Mrs A. E. Smithies Miss Gertrude Traurig, Miss Margaret Truman Miss Julia Sullivan, and Mrs w. B.. Smith
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-09
ONE CENT A DAY PAYS
 UP TO $1OO A MONTH

The Postal Life .& Casualty In- surance Go, 21S9 Dierks Building, Kansas City, Mo, is offering new accident policy that pays up to s100 d month for A months for disabil- ity and $1,OO0 for deaths-costs less than 1c day--$3.50 year. Over 68.000 already have this protection. Men, women and children. ages 10 to 70, eligible. Send no money. Simply send name. address, age, beneficiary's name and relationship and they will send this policy on 10 days FREE inspection. No ex- animation is required. This offer is limited. so write them to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-09

on the steps they are taking to pick Chairman Deacon's successor and are not mentioning any names for publication. Nevertheless, Dr Gil- yards name is seriously before the leaders of the organization.
 Chairman Deacon's resignation at this time has caused no little con- fusion in the g.o.p. ranks, especially with the work of starting prepara- tions for the coming city campaign practically ready to start.
 It was reported today, also. that Congressman E.. w. Goss, former chairman, might be asked to resume the chairmanship until the coming city campaign is over. Just how Congressman Goss would consider this proposition is matter of guess work. It is admitted on all sides that if he would consent to assume the duties of chairman once more even if for a temporary length of time. the leadership would be promptly given him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-09
1sadOre Zanac
 Held Under Bond
lie Is Charged With Viola ton of the Prohibition

y
 Isadore Zanac of S44 Bank street was arraigned before United States Commissioner Harry A. Krasow Sat urday afternoon on the charge of violating the prohibition law. Prob able cause was found and he WAS ordered held for the next session of United States court under bonds of S1.000. Bail was furnished and the accused will be given hearing in Hartford on May 26th. possibly be- fore Judge Carroll Hincks of this city.
 Zanac was arrested last week by Federal Agent Harry Slocum when the latter entered his place and ne gotiated buy. On being served q drink. the agent seized the bottle and then Zanac. The latter is the first local victim of the federal agents new drive on the buy and pinch" system
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-09
ALWAYS DEAD TIRED?


 How sad. Sallow complexion, coated tongue, poor appetite, bad breath, pimply skin and always tired. what's wrong? Chances are you're poisoned by clogged bowels and inactive liver. Take this famous prescription used constantly in place of calomel by men and women for 20 years-Dr Edwards Olive Tab lets. They are harmless yet very ef- fective. A compound of vegetable ingredients. They act easily upon the bowels, help free the system of poison caused by faulty elimination and tone up liver.
 Rosy cheeks, clear eyes and youthful energy make success of fife. Take pr Edwards Olive Tab lets, nightly. Know them by their color. 15c, 30c and COG. All druggists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-09
C.. Q. P. May Name
 Gilyard Chairman
Veterinarian Looms Likely Choice for Office Vacated
 By Deacon


 pr A. T. Gilyard, well known local veterinarian, today loomed as the likely choice of the local g. o. p. for the chairma nship of the republican town committee. Town Chairman Walter Deacon has signified that he is to resign and, therefore, the g.o.p.. chieftans have been looking around for a man capable of'filling the post. The result has been, it is reliably reported, that Dr Gilyard will be the choice of the republican chieftans to lead the party in the coming city election. pr Gilyard has long been an actlve member of the local republican ma chine and many times in past years has been mentioned for the post of town chairman. At the present time leaders of the republican party are reticent to give out any information
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-09
City and Borough
 Judges To Meet Here

1t is proba ble that an association of city and borough court judges of the state will be formed at a meet ing to be held in Waterbury on the 27th at the Hotel Elton. The chief topic of discussion will be the sug- gestion that the all city and borough court judges adopt the black robes worn by judges in common pleas, su- perior and supreme courts Of the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-09

Company has also agreed to act one of the official judges. and It tr' expected that the third judge wiiE
 be announced within day or two Since proper lighting plays such asG important part in window display- the committee in charge of arrange ments for this years event agreed fo and it is indeed fortunate that Nil
 Bell has accepted the committees
 invitation to come to Waterbury since he is recognized as one of the outstanding lighting experts in the country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-09
Bates And Bell
 Fashion Judges
Third Will Be Picked to Aid in Making Spring Opening
 Success

Word was received this morning at the office of the Chamber of Commerce that E. A. Bates of the staff of Retiring" a recognized publication dealing with modern methods of distribution will act as one of the official judges in the 1881 Spring Opening Display, the grand opening of which takes place Tues day evening. March 17th. The off cial judges will judge the windows on Wednesday night, the 18th, and the prize windows will be announced to the public on Thursday.
 A. D. Bell of the General Electric
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-09
Lieut.. Shea Auxiliary
 Veterans Foreign Wars

Lieut.. Shea auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will sponsor a sup per to be served at the armory on the 26th. Proceeds of the affair will be directed toward the charitable program in which the auxiliary is engaged. The committee in charge of the event is composed of Mrs. Mary Grove, president; Mrs. William Bauser, Mrs. Henry Grenier, Mrs. Elizabeth Savage and Mrs. Lucy Moss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-09
Dr Godfrey on
 Health Matters
Subject of Address Before UnicO Club Tomorrow
 Night

Local Health Problems is the subject on which Dr Edward J. Godfrey health officer will speak on at the regular meeting of the Unico Club to be held tomorrow eve ming at the Hotel Waterbury at o'clock.
 Secretary Humbert Mangini sent out the announcements and urged all to attend this session.
 It was also announced that on March 24th, at the regular meeting of the club, Prof G. Prezzolini. di- rector of Casa Italiana at Columbia University. will be the speaker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-09
Purim Program
 Largely Attended

The Purim programs for members of the Beth Fl and Temple Israel congregation. held yesterday after noon and evening were well received by large audiences. The congrega- ton of Temple Israel held its Purim party and dance in the evening fol- members of the sisterhood. Children of the primary and advanced grades participated in the entertainments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-09
NAH JoNNG GAME @S
 ENDS IN $5O,OOO SUIT

San Francisco.-Bridge games have been known to lead to di- in free-fOr-all@ fights, but now. for possibly the first time on record. a mah jonng game has resulted in the filing of a $50,000 damage. suit.
 w. w. Adams. is being used for $5O,00 actual and punitive dam- ages by a fellow broker, Kenneth Watson. who charges that in fis- tic battle over disputed point dur ing an after lunch nah jonng game, Adams struck him on the head. per- manently injuring him.
 Adams admitted the quarrel but denies the fist fight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-09
DON'T ENDURE TORTURING PILES
 USE RESINOL

If only few of those who have used Resinol Oirtmexat could cell you of the imm ediate relief 1t gives from itching, bleeding, pain full piles, you would be convinced how unnecessary it is for you to suffer. So gentle and healing, 1t can be used safely on the most in- flamed parts. Many women find Resinol in valuable for relief of local itching caused by acid OF IT, ritating secretioas.
 SAMPLE FREEs Write today to ResinoI. Dept. 6o. Balsimors, Md.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-09
DAUGHTERS OF ITALY
 COMPANIONS OF THE FOREST

A group of 25 candidates were initiated into membership of Daugh- ters of Italy circle, Companions of the Forest. at meeting in Colum- bus hall Friday night. Miss kath- leen Crowley, director of the Wa ,terbury Girls club was the speak CT. Entertainments. was furnished by Al Camardo. Lillian and Myrtle Reker, Joseph and Francis McKen- ma, Alfred and Babe E. Lymons' Eleanor Stance and Reed Hoffman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-09
MY. HOW COLD!

HE: I dreamt of you last night. SHE (coldly): Really!
 HE: Yes; then I woke up, shut the window. and put an extra blanket on the bed.-Tit-Bi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-09

Americans paid more than $500.- 900 for Portuguese sardines last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-09

Talkies will be produced in India.
The Washington times., 1931-02-19
j. s. BAR URGES
HOLIDAY

The executive committee of the
Federal Bar Association. william
r. Valliance, president. will meet
tonight in the Interior Depart.
ment Building to discuss means
OF making effective the law pro,
viding for Saturday haIt.holdi.
days throughout the yea:
Since 1901. Section 1881 CT the
District Code has provided it
shall be illegal for heads Of Fed.
Cral or municipal departments 20
compel employees to work after
IL o'clock noon on Saturday
without assigning an emergency
reason therefore "
Notwithstanding this, employees
have been required to work d full
day Saturday, except during the
summer months, without any rea-
son being assigned for disregard
Ing the provision of the code:
The Washington times., 1931-02-19
A CLEAR COMPLEXION

Ruddy cheeks-sparkling eyes
most women can have. DIR. F. M.
Edwards for 20 years treated scores
of women for liver and bowel all
ments. During these years he gave
his patients a substitute for calomel
made of a few well-known vegetable
ingredients, naming them DR.. Ed.
wards Olive Tablets. Know them
by. their olive color.
These tablets are wonder-workers
on the liver and bowels. causing a
normal action, carrying off the
waste and poisonous matter in ones
system.
IF you have a pale face. sallow
look, dull eyes, pimples, coated
tongue, headaches. a listless, no-good
feeling, all out Of sorts. inactive
bowels. take one Of DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets nightly for time and
note the pleasing results.
Thousands of women and men
take DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets
now and then to keep fit. 15c. Soc
and soc.
The Washington times., 1931-02-19
Study Club to Hear
Rep. L. J. Dickinson

At the Congressional Day meet
ing Of the Political Study Club, to
be held Saturday at the Washing
ton Club, Representative l.. j.
Dickinson of Iowa will discuss
political parties and representa-
tive government.
In honor of George Washing
toms Birthday anniversary the
musical program will consist of
patriotic airs. Mrs. Leonidas c.
Dyer is president of the club.
The Washington times., 1931-02-19
CUPS To Be Awarded
At Frnternitu Prom

Presentation Of eight trophy
cups, emblematic of superiority
in scholarship and athletic activi.
ties during the school year, will
be a feature of the George Wash
ington University inter-fraternity
prom, to be held at the Willard
Hotel March 6.
DR.. Cloyd Marvin, president OF
the university; Mrs. Marvin and
members of the faculty will be
guests.
Arthur Darton, of Sigma Phi
Epsilon, chairman of the social
committee of the inter-fraternity
council, will lead the grand
march,